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Here with the first chapter...!!
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In hotel room in South Africa
Mahi bhai was seated in the center of the bed, with Vi on one side, playfully arguing with Jaddu. Bhuvi was attempting to calm them down, but it wasn't working. On the other side of Mahi, Rah and Harry were squabbling over who would sit beside him, while Jassi tried to intervene, without much success.

Across from them, Ash, Ajju, and Shikhi were engrossed in their own conversation, unfazed by the chaos. Ishu and Shubhi were thoroughly enjoying the commotion, cheering and laughing at every turn.

Suddenly, the door swung open....
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and in strolled someone, clearly exhausted, yawning all the way. Without hesitation, he flopped down onto Mahi's lap, burying his face. What happened next was typical: the kids who had been vying for a spot beside Mahi quickly made room for their beloved Ro bhaiya. But now, a new dispute arose over who would lie on either side of Ro, and the first one to speak up was...

"My spot is claimed!" Jassi announced proudly, settling his head on Ro's back and giving him a tight hug.

"That's so not fair!" Harry protested with a whine, prompting Rah to roll his eyes in response.

The ones who were previously just enjoying the show were now eager to jump into the action, and the next battle unfolded between Ishu, Shubh, and Harry.

This was something new. Instead of the usual scenario where Ro would have already figured out how to spend time with each of them, allowing everyone to share a piece of his attention, this time, he remained passive.

"Can't you guys just stop for a moment? It feels like I'm in a zoo," Ro grumbled, his irritation evident though he still kept his face hidden.

Now, the three of them were in disbelief, howling and gasping at Ro's unexpected reaction. Meanwhile, Rah couldn't help but chuckle at their shocked expressions.

But there were two individuals who were now deeply concerned for Ro (any guesses..!!). Well, not just two, but three, although the third person wasn't quite ready to admit it because he was quite angry with Ro. It's not that others weren't worried, but their emotions leaned more towards shock.

" Bhaiyaa are you okay" Jassi whispered, his tone tinged with worry.

Ro didn't respond, clearly far from being okay.

" Ro....kya hua bacha" Mahi bhai asked gently, concern evident in his voice.

For a moment, Ro remained silent, but then he murmured slowly, "I'm just tired... I just want to sleep."

Mahi understood that there was more to it, but he wouldn't press further, especially not in front of the children. So, he urged the kids to leave for a while, assuring them that they would have their time with Ro bhaiya. Reluctantly, the children departed, leaving only the seniors and Mahi bhai in the room.

"Kiddo...what is it" Mahi asked again, his concern deepening.

" I told you...i just want sleep.." snapped Rohit shocking everyone as he rarely snaps at anyone...and probably never when it comes to mahi bhai

" Rohit Sharma....how dare you talk to bhai in that tone" Virat roared, causing Ro to instinctively cover his ears, his face creased with frowns.

" Its okay cheeku....i know he didn't mean to" Mahi interjected, trying to calm down the agitated Virat.

" But..." Virat began to counter

" Cheeku" said Mahi sternly causing virat to back off

" Itna kya neend neend kar raha hai....i am sure puri flight mein soke aaya hoga..." Virat murmured, the annoyance evident in his voice, audible to everyone.

" I couldn't sleep for a minute on flight....uggghh...my head hurts" Ro confessed tiredly, clutching his head in discomfort.

" Kyu" Ajju inquired

" Vo ...uska call agya tha...fir...vo hogya...to main so hi nahi paya" Ro explained in his usual tone.

Now everyone was looking at each other hoping someone would have understood but noone did

" Kiska call bacha" Mahi finally asked.

" Polly " Ro replied

" Ofcourseee....inke best friend polly ka call agya...ab usse baat kiya bina thodi so skate hai janab...polly to sabse zyada important hai...neend kya cheez hai...ye to kisi ko bhi kurbaan karde uske liye" Virat ranted angrily.

" Don't yell..." Ro winced, but his plea fell on deaf ears.

"Haan haan aur koi hukum...maharaj.... sirf aap hi to chilla sakte hai...vo bhi mahi bhai pe ...hm to bs chup chaap baith ke dekhte rahe...haina..." Virat retorted, his anger escalating.

The room fell into a stunned silence as everyone processed the sudden outburst...where was this coming from...?

"Kya hogya hai aaj in dono ko....kiski aatma agyi inme" Jaddu wondered aloud, echoing the confusion in the air.

" Call ke baad kya hua bacha" Mahi inquired once again, trying to make sense of the situation.

But Ro remained silent, lost in his thoughts, replaying the events in his mind.

**Flashback**

After his conversation with Polly, Ro settled in to sleep, only to be interrupted by the sounds of the IPL match streaming from the seats behind him. Two people were enthusiastically discussing the RCB vs. MI game.

Person 1: Whoaa...what a catchhh....Ab is a super heroo, man

Person 2: Look, Virat is coming all the way to appreciate him. Hey, he even hugged him!"

Ro rolled his eyes...." ofcourse us alien se chipke bina chain kaha ata hai isko" he muttered under his breath.

Person 1: Awww...they look so cutee.....just like brothers....look at the happiness on their faces

Person 2: I have never seen virat this happy with anyone else

Person 1: He never hugs anyone else like this....they both are just adorableee!

Ro's thoughts raced. "Have they forgotten? Do I need to remind them how many times we've hugged on the field?"

Person 1: "I'm sure he's closest with AB."

Person 2: "No doubt about that."

"What? No... of course not... I'm the one he's closest to," Ro muttered to himself, feeling irritated.

**Flashback over**

The memory kept Ro awake, fueling his irritation until it finally boiled over, leading to his unexpected outburst.

Rohit" Mahi said with a hint of sternness when he didn't receive a response.

" Nothing...just couldn't sleep" Ro replied, letting out a sigh.

" Aap logo ki puch taach puri ho gyi ho to main so jau?" asked Ro sarcastically

Before anyone could say anything...vi's phone rang and he went to balcony to take it .

Returning with a mischievous grin, Vi's smirk caught Bhuvi's attention. "What's he up to now?" Bhuvi questioned, eyeing Vi suspiciously.

" Whatever that will irritate Ro more" Ash remarked matter-of-factly.

" Are they ever gonna grow up" Ajju pondered aloud.

" Never " Shikhar chimed in

" And the show beginss" Jaddu observed.

"MAHI BHAI....I AM GOING OUT.... BISCUIT INVITED ME TO HIS HOUSE.." Vi announced, hoping for a reaction.

Ro, who was almost asleep, instinctively shifted closer to Mahi, burying his face but remaining awake

" HE SAID WE WILL GO FOR WATER SPORTS " Vi continued, chuckling at Ro's lack of response

" AND ALSO HE WILL BE TAKING....ONLY ME TO ALL HIS FAVOURITE SPOTS " he Vi eager to get the reaction

Ro struggled to maintain his composure, but Vi's next statement pushed him over the edge.

" I'LL PROBABLY STAY AT HIS HOUSE TONIGHT" Vi declared confidently, knowing it would provoke a reaction and it workeddd

" VIRAT PREM KOHLI....STOP RIGHT THERE"
Ro thundered, his frustration boiling over.

" I don't need your permission " Vi retorted, making his way to the door.

" Dare you step out of the room" Ro warned, his anger palpable.

" Tujhe to sona tha na...to so...main to chala" Vi taunted, opening the door

" Bhaiiiii " Ro whined, turning to Mahi for support.

" Whattt"  Mahi chuckled

" Why are you not stopping him" Ro pleaded, frustration evident in his expression.

" Why would I stop him?" Mahi laughed inwardly.

" How can you let him stay at that alien's house" Ro protested, growing increasingly irritated.

" He is not a kid Ro... I can't stop him...he knows what is best for him" Mahi shrugged, unmoved by Ro's incredulous expression.

"Didn't you want to sleep" Mahi reminded.

" Yeahh ..But" Ro began, unsure of what to say next.

" Let him go then...go cheeku...enjoyy" Mahi declared.

"Noo!" Ro exclaimed with determination, rising to close the door and pulling Vi back inside.

Ro noticed the mischievous smirk playing on Vi's lips and couldn't help but ask, " Why are you smiling like that? "He realized it was all a prank, meant to keep him awake.

" Bhaiiiii....i hate your cheeku..." Ro whined, feeling a mix of annoyance and affection

" I hate you too panda" said Vi mimicking Ro

" He doesn't love me anymore " Ro signed, sadly

" Tell something new" Vi remarked dryly

"Enoughhhh....both of you...quiet...finger on your lips " scolded Mahi, startling them both into silence, while the others struggled to contain their laughter at the sight of the two glaring at each other with fingers pressed to their lips.

"Bhai...he" Ro began

" No bhai " Vi interjected

" i said finger on your lips" Mahi reiterated sternly, prompting compliance from both.

" Ab main jisse puchunga...vo hi jwab dega....dusra chup chaap sunega...smjhe...nahi to dono room se bahar" Mahi declared firmly, and they both nodded in agreement.

" Why did you say that Ro that he doesn't love you " Mahi inquired.

" Didn't you see what he did " Ro responded

" But he always does that... what's new in this...there is something else...kya hua hai..." Mahi pressed further.

Ro scratched the back of his head. "Um... kuch nahi, bhai," he replied, lowering his gaze, which worried everyone, including Vi, about why he wasn't speaking up.

Mahi decided not to push him, knowing how stubborn Ro could be, and turned to Vi instead.

" Why did you pull that prank..when you knew that he is tired" Mahi questioned

" One because its fun to irritate an already irritated panda...and second that's his punishment for sticking with that polly molly" Vi explained

" And what about you sticking with that alien" Ro countered

" Don't call him alien...we are very good friends" Vi defended

" So are me and polly" Ro countered

" Good friends...yeah right...tabhi vo har time tere aage piche ghumta rehta hai" Vi retorted

" Tu bhi to tere biscuit k aage piche ghumta rehta hai...jab dekho....oh virat went to congratulate Ab...virat hugged ab...they look so cute..."Ro mimicked, clearly annoyed.

" Ab sbko mere aur Ab ki jodi itni achi lagti hai to main kya karu..and for your kind information.... main sabko congratulate krne jata hu " Vi shot back

" Oh please.." Ro scoffed

" Hogya tum dono ka " Mahi interjected, tired of their bickering, but it seemed to fall on deaf ears as they dragged him into their argument.

"Mahi bhai, tell him to stop sticking to Ab like a sticker on a bat." Ro pleaded

" No...Mahi bhai, tell him to stop sticking to Polly like a leech" vi countered

" He went on a dinner date with Ab" Ro accused

"He went on a breakfast date with Polly" Vi fired back

" He ignored my messages" Ro complained

" He ignored my calls" Vi retaliated

" SHUTUPP BOTH OF YOUU!!!" Mahi exploded, reaching his limit with their bickering. The seniors exchanged sympathetic glances, understanding Mahi's frustration.

"All because of you bhai is scolding me" Ro complained

" He is scolding me because of you" Vi shot back

"One more word and you both will see the worst" Mahi warned sternly, fixing them with a firm glare.

" Out of the room both of you...and i should not hear another fight between you two.." Mahi ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument.

They nodded in resignation and left, knowing it was wisest to retreat from the lion's den.As the other seniors departed, Jaddu remained behind.

"Kya karu main in dono ka" Mahi sighed.

" Don't worry bhai....i have a plan" Jaddu said, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

Mahi eyed him suspiciously...."Ab kya khurafat chal rahi hai tere dimaag mein? "

Jaddu's grin widened even more... "In dono love birds ko sabak sikhane ka time agya hai bhaiii...dekhte jaooo" he said, his tone filled with anticipation.

That's it for this chapter..!!
Hope you like it..!!
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(The first chapter is a bit long as i promised two chapters but couldn't really break the flow ...so the next chapter won't be this long... please bear with that...)

See you in the next one..!!
Till then Byee..!!
(Rooh)