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Chapter 39 - I LIKE HER

Abhi (stretching with relief): Finally, my work is done...

(smiling to himself) Now, let's find my wifee and have lunch together!

[ hospitals hall]

Divyansh: Hey Ishana!!

Ishana (smiling): Hii!!

Divyansh: So, you're finally here as an intern. That means... we can have lunch together every day now!

Ishana (glancing at her phone): Oh, actually... I was just heading to lunch with my brothers.

Divyansh (a little disappointed): Ohh... okay.

Hospital Hall – Abhi walks in, scanning the area

Abhi (to himself, eyes narrowing): There she is...

(pause) Wait a minute… That guy again?! Why is he always hanging around her? This is getting on my nerves. I need to do something about him.

(louder, walking up to her) Ishana!!

Ishana (turning): Ohh, you're here too?

Abhi: Yeah, just wrapped up work. I thought... maybe we could grab a meal together?

Ishana: Umm... I was just about to have lunch with my brothers. But, you can come if you want.

Abhi (softly, stepping closer): I think... we should have lunch, just the two of us. Don't you think so?

Ishana (blinking): Why?

Abhi (leans in, whispering): Do you remember what happened last night?

Ishana (nervously): Uhh... okay, let's have lunch.

(internal monologue) Does he remember last night?! Damn it, Ishana!! What did you do after getting drunk?? Why do you always act like a fool when you drink? What could've happened for us to end up like that this morning...

Abhi: How about we go to my cabin? It'll be quieter.

Ishana: Hmm... okay.

Divyansh (popping up suddenly): I guess I can join you guys—unless you're heading home?

Abhi (firmly): No. You can't.

Divyansh (confused): Why not?

Ishana (trying to ease the tension): Oh, it's because—

Abhi (cutting in, calm but direct): It's because... I don't think you should be a third wheel.

Divyansh (brows furrowed): Third wheel? We're all friends here, right? How am I a third wheel?

Abhi (smirking): No. You're her friend.

Divyansh (slowly): And you?

Abhi: I'm her fiancé.

Divyansh (stunned): What?! Fiancé?! She's getting married?

Ishana (nodding hesitantly): Uhh... yeah. He is my fiancé.

Abhi (internally, with pride): Yes!! That's my girl. I've been dying to hear her say that out loud... Finally, I've shown him his place. I'm on cloud nine...

Abhi (aloud): Our engagement is in two days. I wanted to personally invite you. Will you come?

Divyansh (clenching his fists, forcing a smile): Sure... I'll be there.

(internal monologue) What the hell is he playing at? He knows how I feel about her… and now this?

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