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Chapter 23 - “Fake Anger, Real Feelings”

✨ Story Continues…

🌅 Morning…

🏡 At Naira's Side…

Naira was getting ready for school.

While tying her hair—

She suddenly smiled.

Yesterday's call…

The teasing…

"Kartik calling…"

"Mami…"

She shook her head slightly.

"Crazy…"

But she was still smiling.

From outside, her mom called,

"Arooh, come have breakfast!"

Naira quickly picked her bag.

"Sorry Mom, I'm getting late! I'll eat during lunch!"

Her mom tried to stop her,

"But Arooh—"

But Naira had already left.

🏫 At School…

Naira entered the school.

At the same time—

Kartik also arrived.

For a second—

They both noticed each other.

A small smile.

A small pause.

Then together—

They walked inside.

🏫 In the Classroom…

As soon as they entered—

Aradhya and Ashavi ran towards Naira.

"Hii diii!" 😄

Naira smiled warmly.

"Hii bachha… how are you both?"

Ashavi said proudly,

"We are good dii!"

Aradhya added,

"And ready to tease mamu again 😏"

Kartik: "Aradhya…"

Naira laughed softly.

Then she looked at Ishita.

"Hii Ishu…"

Ishita smiled,

"Hii Naru… preparing well for exams?"

Naira nodded.

"Yes yrr…"

Then—

She slowly turned towards Kartik.

There was a tiny pause.

"Hi… Kit."

Kartik looked at her.

A soft smile.

"Hi…"

Their eye contact stayed for a second longer than usual.

Aradhya whispered to Ashavi,

"See… morning start ho gaya 😏"

Both giggled.

A small pause.

Then suddenly—

Naira's expression changed.

She narrowed her eyes slightly.

Kartik got confused.

"What?"

Naira folded her arms.

"Oh… so you don't want to talk to me, hmm?"

Kartik froze.

"Wait—what?"

Aradhya and Ashavi instantly got excited.

"OHHHHH 😏🔥"

Kartik looked at them.

"YOU TWO—"

Naira stepped a little closer.

"Don't blame them…"

Pause.

"They're witnesses, right?" 😏

Kartik sighed.

"Seriously, Naru… you're believing them?"

Naira turned away dramatically.

"Haan… why not? You clearly said you didn't call me."

Kartik tried to explain,

"I just said I didn't call… not that I didn't want to talk."

Naira raised an eyebrow.

"Ohh really?"

She leaned slightly closer.

"Then why didn't you call?"

Kartik paused.

Speechless.

Behind them—

Virat whispered,

"Bhai phas gaya…" 😏

Shivansh nodded,

"Ab toh sorry bolna padega…" 👀

Kartik glared at them.

Then looked back at Naira.

"Okay fine…"

Pause.

"Sorry."

Naira tried to stay serious.

"But you should call next time…"

Kartik nodded.

"I will."

Naira turned slightly—

Then said softly,

"Good."

She started walking away.

Kartik stood there.

Confused.

Then suddenly—

Naira turned back.

A small smile on her face.

"I was joking, Kit…"

Kartik blinked.

"WHAT?!"

Aradhya burst out laughing.

"Mamu prank ho gaya 😏"

Ashavi added,

"Naru di wins!"

Whole group laughed.

Kartik shook his head.

"You all planned this, right?"

Naira smiled proudly.

"Maybe…"

Kartik smirked slightly.

"Dangerous…"

Naira replied softly,

"Only for you."

Both paused.

Then looked away.

Smiling.

Ending Line:

She called it a joke… but Kartik knew—there was something real behind that smile.

🖤 To be continued…

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