29. Lea's Relationship

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Shruthi's POV

I glanced at Arjun as we stood in front of the mirror, getting ready for our day out

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I glanced at Arjun as we stood in front of the mirror, getting ready for our day out. The room buzzed with excitement, a subtle energy that hinted at the adventures waiting for us outside.

"Lea, where are you off to?" Arjun inquired, his tone laced with curiosity, when Lea strode into our room to borrow my lipstick.

Lea, focused on applying a final touch of lipstick, didn't look away from the mirror. "College. We have an assignment meeting today."

Arjun raised an eyebrow, his expression one of mild skepticism. "On a Saturday?"

Lea turned to face us, her lips curved in a mischievous smile. "Special assignment. Needs special attention, you know?"

Arjun exchanged a knowing look with me. "You've been having a lot of these 'special' meetings lately. What's going on, Lea?"

She grinned, her lips forming a mischievous smile. "Just college stuff, Anna. Don't you worry."

I could sense Arjun's skepticism, and he nudged me subtly, reminding me of Lea's frequent outings. It seemed like he was piecing together a puzzle of his own. As we left the room, a cloud of uncertainty lingered, and I couldn't help but wonder what surprises awaited us beyond the door.

As we settled into the car, the suspense of our destination played on my curiosity like a melody waiting to be unraveled.

"Arjun, seriously, where are we going?" I couldn't help but press him, a playful grin on my face.

Arjun chuckled, keeping his eyes focused on the road. "Ah, Angel, what's the fun in revealing the surprise too soon? Just enjoy the ride."

I huffed in mock annoyance. "You enjoy keeping secrets too much."

He shot me a sideways glance, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Maybe I just enjoy seeing that intrigued expression on your face."

I rolled my eyes, feigning exasperation. "Fine, be mysterious. But you better make it worth the suspense!"

His laughter filled the car, a warm and reassuring sound. "I promise, it'll be worth it." And with that, the journey continued, the destination shrouded in anticipation and the promise of an unforgettable day.

As the car came to a stop in front of the escape room venue, my eyes widened with surprise and delight. The illuminated sign announcing our destination cast a warm glow, and the realization of what awaited us sent a thrill through me. I turned toward Arjun, my face lighting up with excitement.

"An escape room? Seriously? This is amazing!" I exclaimed, my enthusiasm bubbling over.

Arjun's eyes twinkled with satisfaction, pleased by my reaction. "Glad you like it, Angel."

Unable to contain my joy, I pulled him into a spontaneous hug. "Thank you! This is such a fantastic idea."

He reciprocated the embrace, and his arms around me felt like a comforting embrace. "Anything for you, Shruthi. Now, let's go and see if we can escape together."

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