🎵 Song: Kesariya – Brahmāstra (Instrumental)

"Sometimes...

love doesn't begin with grand gestures.

Sometimes...

it begins with sharing the same favorite dessert."

Dinner had come to an end.

The elders were still seated around the dining table, laughing over old college memories.

The atmosphere had become even warmer than before.

Rajeev and Vikram had already forgotten they were guests and hosts.

For them...

It felt like they had gone back fifteen years.

Meanwhile...

Meera entered the dining room carrying a large silver tray.

A sweet aroma instantly filled the room.

Kabir's eyes lit up.

"Mumma!"

"Did you make...?"

Meera smiled proudly.

"Yes."

"Your favourite."

She removed the lid from the bowl.

Hot Gulab Jamuns with Vanilla Ice Cream.

The dessert looked heavenly.

Freshly prepared gulab jamuns soaked in warm sugar syrup, paired with chilled vanilla ice cream.

Anaya practically gasped.

"That looks sooo good!"

Everyone laughed.

Meera began serving everyone.

"Kabir."

She handed him a bowl first.

"Thank you, Mumma!"

She then turned towards Reyansh.

"And this is for you."

Reyansh looked at the bowl and smiled.

"My favourite."

"I know."

She lovingly patted his shoulder.

A few seconds later...

Meera reached Aarohi.

"Beta."

"I hope you like gulab jamuns."

Before Aarohi could answer...

Nandini smiled.

"Oh, she'll love them."

"This is Aarohi's favourite dessert."

Meera looked surprised.

"Really?"

Aarohi smiled shyly.

"Yes, Aunty."

"I've loved them since I was little."

Kabir immediately looked at his brother.

Then at Aarohi.

Then back again.

His eyes slowly became round.

"Same favourite dessert?"

At the exact same moment...

Reyansh, who had just taken his first bite, paused.

He looked up.

"So..."

He spoke casually.

"You like gulab jamuns too?"

Aarohi nodded softly.

"They're my favourite."

Reyansh raised one eyebrow.

"Mine too."

A tiny silence followed.

Then...

Without realizing it...

Both of them picked up another gulab jamun...

at exactly the same time.

Kabir noticed.

Anaya noticed too.

The two children exchanged another glance.

"Again?"

The elders, however, were completely unaware.

Rajeev laughed while telling another story.

"Remember when Vikram tried cooking Maggi in our hostel?"

Vikram immediately protested.

"It wasn't my fault!"

"It caught fire."

"I was experimenting!"

"You almost burned the kitchen."

The entire table erupted into laughter.

While everyone remained distracted...

Kabir quietly nudged Anaya.

"Psst."

Anaya looked at him.

"What?"

Kabir slowly leaned closer.

"I need to tell you something."

"What?"

He looked towards Reyansh and Aarohi.

Then whispered very seriously,

"Your sister is going to become my bhabhi."

Anaya blinked.

Only for a second.

Then...

Without even thinking...

She confidently whispered back,

"Your brother is definitely going to become my jiju."

Kabir's eyes widened.

"You think so too?"

"Obviously."

"My Didi smiled today."

Kabir grinned.

"My Bhai smiled too."

"He never smiles like that."

Anaya proudly folded her arms.

"My Didi has never talked this much to any boy."

Kabir nodded just as proudly.

"My Bhai has never teased someone this much without making them cry."

The two children looked towards the dining table.

Reyansh was quietly eating his dessert.

Across from him...

Aarohi was carefully avoiding looking in his direction.

Yet...

Every few seconds...

She accidentally glanced up.

And every single time...

Reyansh was already looking at her.

With that same teasing smile.

Kabir suddenly extended his hand.

"So..."

"Partners?"

Anaya looked at his hand.

A huge grin spread across her face.

She immediately shook it.

"Partners."

Kabir whispered dramatically,

"Mission name?"

Anaya thought for exactly three seconds.

Then smiled.

"Operation Cupid."

Kabir's eyes sparkled.

"I like it."

They shook hands firmly.

🤝 Operation Cupid

Mission:
Bring Reyansh Malhotra and Aarohi Sharma together.

Founders:

1. Kabir Malhotra (CEO of Planning)

2. Anaya Sharma (CEO of Execution)

Status:
Officially Started.

Neither Reyansh...

Nor Aarohi...

Had the slightest idea...

That two eleven-year-olds had just formed an alliance behind their backs.

An alliance that would interfere in their lives...

create endless situations...

protect their growing bond...

and someday proudly take credit for the greatest love story in both families.

For now, though...

It all began with one handshake...

and two children who had already decided the future.

End of Chapter 11 💙🍨🤝