Rahi braced herself, ready to accept any punishment that would come her way after the truth had been revealed. "Okay. What is the punishment?" she asked, her mouth twitching with a tinge of sadness.
Anant's voice softened, his affection shining through. "Should I give it here, or perhaps in the bedroom? Or maybe in the shower, like this morning?" he playfully suggested.
Rahi's eyes widened, astonished by Anant's ability to maintain a serious tone even in jest. She raised her fist, feigning anger, as if about to strike his chest. However, their playful moment was interrupted by the sound of Anant's ringing phone. Rahi withdrew her hand, and Anant swiftly retrieved the phone from his pocket, holding it to his ear.
"Speak," Anant answered the phone, his tone professional.
"Sir, Samay is r
