Kumkum Bhagya: Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani

Chapter 24

Ranbir's Plan and Shahana's Dilemma

Ranbir was restless, clearly unhappy with Abhi's decision to keep him at home and force him to rest. Aryan walked in, smirking.

"Why are you so desperate to go to the office in this condition?" he teased. "Dying to meet Prachi, huh?"

Ranbir rolled his eyes, annoyed. Aryan chuckled but changed the topic. "Anyway, I'm heading to college. Need anything?"

Before Ranbir could respond, Mishti approached Aryan. "Can you drop me at college?"

Aryan was about to agree when Ranbir, suddenly struck with an idea, interrupted. "No, Mishti. You can go with your friends. I have some urgent work with Aryan."

Mishti frowned in disappointment and left. Aryan narrowed his eyes. "Okay, what do you want now?"

Ranbir grinned mischievously. "Go to Prachi's house and deliver a message from me. Just pretend you're there to hand over a file."

Aryan huffed. "Have you made me your personal delivery boy?" He was about to refuse but suddenly thought of Shahana. If I go there, I'll get to see her too...

Ranbir snapped his fingers. "What? Are you in or not?"

Aryan smirked. "Fine. Hand me the file."

At Pragya's House

Prachi and Rishi were getting ready to leave for work when Sarita Behen walked up to them, concerned.

"Prachi, you were unwell yesterday. Why are you rushing to the office today?"

Prachi smiled. "Auntie, there's a lot of work pending. I need to go and get it done."

Shahana nudged her shoulder with a teasing smirk. "Or maybe someone just wants to meet Ranbir?"

Prachi blushed. "Stop it, Shahana!"

Pragya turned to Shahana. "And what about you? Don't you have college?"

Shahana clutched her arm dramatically. "Maasi, look at these bruises. How will I travel alone in the bus?"

Prachi leaned closer and whispered, "Madam just wants an excuse to skip college!"

Rishi offered, "Shall I drop you, Shahana?"

Prachi cleared her throat loudly. "Oh! So this is why Madam is creating a scene—to get a ride from Rishi?"

Shahana turned red with embarrassment.

Just then, Aryan arrived, greeting Pragya and Sarita Behen before turning to Shahana. "I heard you don't want to go to college because of your bruises. I'm heading there, so I can drop you."

Shahana's face lit up. Pragya nodded approvingly. "That works. Aryan can take you while Rishi leaves for his office."

Rishi looked visibly disappointed.

Sarita Behen frowned. "Pragya, are you sure about this? This is the same boy who caused Shahana's accident last time with his reckless driving."

Aryan and Shahana's smiles faded.

Pragya defended him. "Humans make mistakes, but they learn from them. Aryan will be extra careful this time—especially since he's responsible for Shahana. Right, Aryan?"

Aryan nodded earnestly. "Yes, Auntie. I won't let anything happen to her again."

Sarita Behen sighed. "Fine. Do as you wish."

Meanwhile, Shahana turned to Prachi. "You still haven't given me a Diwali gift! I got you a beautiful pair of jhumkas, remember?"

Both Aryan and Rishi watched the conversation closely.