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Chapter 52 - LET'S HOOKUP TONIGHT

Abhi: You guys talk way too much… Where the hell did you even get all those questions from?

And yeah, Alex… The girl I liked and the one I'm getting married to—they're the same person.

Alex:What?! No way!

Bro, you actually pulled it off. You got the girl you wanted? That's seriously amazing.

Daniel: Wait, didn't you just say it's an arranged marriage on the call?

Abhi: Yeah, I did… and it is. But I got lucky. Turns out the one my parents chose is the same girl I liked. Destiny, maybe?

Sophia: (raising an eyebrow) And why am I only now hearing about this girl you like?

Tom: Maybe because you never actually listen when someone else is talking…

Kevin: (teasing) Whoa… That sounded personal, Tom. Why do I feel like there's a story there?

Tom: (quickly) Huh? No—nothing like that. I was just making a point. Anyway, tonight's not about me, it's about Abhi. Let's focus, people.

Kevin: (smirking) Fine. I'll leave it for now… but I will come back to this later.

Jack: No seriously, Abhi. How did it happen? You gotta tell us the whole story! How did you end up with the girl you liked in an arranged setup?

Nick: (grinning) Man, that's kinda sad though. You're gonna be stuck with one girl for the rest of your life!

I'd rather keep things casual—fun, flirty, no strings. You know me. There's no girl who can resist me.

Marriage? Nah, I'm too young for that.

Abhi: (smiling calmly) You'll understand one day, Nick. When you actually fall for someone…

When you really love someone, being with just one girl forever doesn't feel like a burden.

In fact, I won't regret marrying her. Not even for a second.

Justin: (nodding) True that. When it's real love, you don't need anyone else.

I mean, look at me… The girl I loved left me, and I'm still in love with her.

And you know what? I believe she'll come back someday.

Rocky: (softly) Bro, sometimes it's better to move on.

Waiting… it hurts more when you know deep down, they're not coming back.

Krish: (dramatic sigh) Oh my god! Can the heartbroken people not ruin the vibe tonight?

Some of us haven't even had a proper crush, and here you all are—spilling your tragic love stories!

Abhi: (laughs) Alright, enough drama. Let's drink, guys.

It's been a long time.

Let's toast—to our crazy, long-lasting friendship!

Kevin:Cheers to that!

Abhi: (raising his glass) I'm seriously happy to see all of you again.

Nick: Wait, wait, hold up…

Weren't we here to meet your fiancée?

Where is she?

Abhi: She went to find her friends. They're somewhere here in the club too.

Nick: Ohhhh… Nice! Sounds like tonight's about to get even more interesting.

Maybe I'll hook up with one of her friends…

Abhi: (sternly, narrowing his eyes) Hey.

Don't even think about it.

If she finds out, I'll be dead, man.

Nick: Chill, bro! Just trust me. I got this…

Abhi:No. I said no, and I meant it.

No flirting, no messing around with her friends.

If any of you misbehave or do anything stupid… I swear, I'll make sure you regret it.

(The group goes quiet for a moment, feeling the shift in his tone.)

Kevin: (raising his hands in surrender) Whoa, alright, bro. We get it. Message received loud and clear.

Justin: Man's in love… You can feel it.

Krish: Respect, dude.

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