As the family made their way to the boarding gate, everyone was excited for their flight. The group was divided into different seating arrangements on the plane, and there was one thing on everyone's mind — the chaos team: Namrata and Kairav. They were always together, coming up with mischievous plans to bring Ranbir and Prachi closer. And today, they were more excited than ever.

Kairav: (grinning, nudging Namrata) "Didi, tumhara kaam toh abhi shuru hoga, na? Ab hum dono milke Pranbir ko aur paas le aayenge(Big sister, your work is about to begin, right? Now, both of us will bring Ranbir and Prachi closer!)"

Namrata: (laughing softly) "Tu bilkul apne dad ki tarah smart hai, Kairav! Tumhare paas har solution hai(You're as smart as your dad, Kairav! You always have a solution!)"

Esha: Ye hui na baat! Namrata Kairav ki team yahaan hai(There you go! Namrata Kairav team is here!)😆

Kairav gave a smug smile, clearly proud of his self-proclaimed role as the matchmaker-in-chief. His eyes sparkled with mischievous energy. Everyone knew that despite his young age, he was extremely sharp and perceptive. It didn't take much for him to figure out what was going on between Ranbir and Prachi.

Meanwhile, Ranbir and Prachi were walking toward their respective seats, but Ranbir suddenly turned towards Namrata.

Ranbir: (smiling mischievously) "Namrata, mujhe Prachi ke saath baithna hai. Tumhare paas Kairav hai, toh tum dono saath baitho(Namrata, I want to sit with Prachi. You have Kairav, so you two sit together.)"

Namrata: (teasing) "Arre yaar, tum dono ki shyness kabhi nahi jaayegi. Tum dono ek dusre ke paas ho, aur fir bhi... tension (Are you serious? You two are near each other, yet still, tension?)"

Namrata winked at Prachi, but she knew exactly what was going on. She smiled mischievously and then said, looking at Kairav who was holding onto her arm:

Namrata: "Kairav, dekho, Ranbir aur Prachi ko saath baitha do, hum dono alag baithte hain(Kairav, look, let's give Ranbir and Prachi a chance to sit together. We'll sit separately.)"

Kairav: (in a mock serious tone) "Badi smart ho aap, Didi! Ab hum dono apna plan start karenge(You're very smart, big sister! Now, we'll start our plan.)"

Namrata: (laughing) "Bas, ab aage tumhare hi ideas honge. Tum yeh sab jaldi seekh rahe ho (Okay, now all the ideas are going to be yours. You are learning all this too quickly!)"

Kairav, with a little wink, grabbed Namrata's hand and led her to their seats. As they walked away, he turned back to give Ranbir and Prachi a thumbs-up, signaling that they were on their way to make magic happen.

As Ranbir and Prachi settled into their seats, they were both a little hesitant at first, but once they looked at each other, a soft smile spread across their faces.

Ranbir: (whispering softly) "Prachi, tum yeh jaane ki koshish mat karo ke main tumse kitna care karta hoon. Tumhare saath waqt bitana, mere liye sabse khaas hai(Prachi, don't try to figure out how much I care about you. Spending time with you is the most special thing for me.)"

Prachi: (shyly) "Ranbir ji, aap bohot serious ho jaate ho, lekin main... main thoda samajh nahi paati hoon(Ranbir, you become so serious, but I... I don't quite understand.)"

Ranbir smiled softly and looked around to see if anyone was watching them. But, as luck would have it, Kairav and Namrata were sitting just a few seats behind, watching their every move. Kairav looked at Namrata, who was trying her best to hold back her laughter.

Kairav: (whispering) "Didi, dekhna, in dono ka kya hoga(Big sister, watch, let's see what happens with these two!)"

Namrata: (whispering) "Haan, Kairav, in dono ko samajhna thoda mushkil hai, lekin ek din yeh zaroor apne jazbaat samjhenge(Yes, Kairav, these two are a bit complicated, but one day, they'll definitely understand their feelings.)"

Kairav nodded sagely. He had noticed the way Ranbir and Prachi interacted, how they were always a little shy but clearly cared deeply for each other. He was sure of one thing — these two would figure it out, and he'd make sure of it.

Meanwhile, Naira, who had been listening in, turned toward her husband Kartik and whispered:

Naira: "Yeh dono yeh kab samjhenge? Kairav toh bilkul uske papa jaise hai(When will these two understand? Kairav is just like his dad!)"

Kartik: (laughing) "Mujhe lagta hai, Kairav ko toh sab pata chal gaya hai. Aur usse koi cheez chhupi nahi rehti(I think Kairav knows everything. Nothing stays hidden from him.)"

The flight continued, and as the plane soared above the clouds, Ranbir and Prachi couldn't help but notice the quiet, almost magnetic pull between them. Even though there were moments of awkwardness, the connection was undeniable. And back in the seats behind them, Namrata and Kairav were plotting their next move, working together to ensure that Ranbir and Prachi wouldn't be able to resist each other for long.

Kairav whispered to Namrata again:

Kairav: "Didi, ek din yeh dono apne dil ki baat bolenge, aur hum dono unki shadi ka intezaar karenge(Big sister, one day, these two will speak their hearts, and we'll wait for their wedding!)

Namrata: "Haan, Kairav, aur woh din bohot jaldi aayega(Yes, Kairav, and that day will come soon.)"

Namrata: (whispering to Kairav) "Kairav, tumne woh seat-adjustment button kaam karne se pehle check kar liya tha na (Kairav, you checked the seat adjustment button before, right?)"

Kairav: (nodding, grinning) "Haan Didi, ab woh bas thoda push karegi aur seat bed ban jayegi... samajh gaye na Ranbir chachu ka kaam ban gaya(Yes, big sister, now if she pushes it, the seat will turn into a bed... and Ranbir uncle's moment will be set.)"

They laugh quietly, and Namrata adds:

"Aur jab light ke knobs ke saath woh struggle karegi, toh humare Ranbir jiju ka bas ek hero moment chahiye(And when she struggles with the light knobs, all Ranbir brother-in-law needs is one hero moment.)"

Kairav gives a thumbs-up and winks.

Prachi, seated beside Ranbir, is struggling to figure out the light knobs above their seats. She reaches out to twist them but ends up pressing the wrong buttons.

Prachi: (murmuring to herself, in pure Hindi) "Arre prabhu, yeh button kaise kaam karta hai? Sab ulta-pulta hai(Oh God, how does this button work? Everything is so confusing!)"

Ranbir notices her frustration and decides to help.

Ranbir: (smiling) "Prachi, relax! Main karta hoon na... tum hamesha itni tension kyun leti ho(Prachi, relax! I'll do it... why do you always get so tense?)"

Before she can say anything, Ranbir reaches out to help her. His hand accidentally lands on top of hers as they both try to twist the same knob at the same time.

Prachi: (gasping, flustered) "Ranbir ji... aap(Ranbir... you!)"

Ranbir: (stammering, equally flustered) "Oh... uh, sorry! Woh main bas(Oh... uh, sorry! I was just...)"

In the confusion, Prachi pulls her hand away, and the seat adjustment button gets pressed. The seat suddenly reclines into a bed-like position, and Prachi loses her balance, tumbling straight onto Ranbir.

Prachi: "Bhagwan(God!)" (as she falls on him)

Ranbir: (holding her instinctively) "Whoa, Prachi! Tum theek ho(Whoa, Prachi! Are you okay?!)"

Prachi's face turns bright red as she realizes she's lying on top of him, her hair falling around his face. For a moment, they're both lost in each other's eyes. The world around them seems to blur, and their hearts race.

Esha: There we go again! 😘

https://youtu.be/3vQS80G2eec

🎵Chura ke dil mera goriya chali

Chura ke dil mera goriya chali🎵

(A fair girl is leaving after stealing my heart

A fair girl is leaving after stealing my heart)

The iconic song begins to play softly in the background as they remain frozen in the moment. Ranbir's arms are still around her, and Prachi can't look away, her breath catching.

🎵Uda ke nindiyan kahan tu chali

Pagal hua, deewana hua🎵

(Where are you going stealing my sleep

I've gone mad, I've gone crazy)

As the beat picks up, Namrata and Kairav, watching from a few rows back, try to suppress their laughter.

🎵Kaisi yeh dil ki lagi🎵

(What of passionate love is this)

Kairav: (whispering) "Didi, dekho! Ekdum perfect moment ho gaya(Big sister, look! It's the perfect moment!)"

Namrata: (grinning) "Aur music bhi ekdum filmy hai. Bas ab dono ek dusre se pyar ka izhaar kar lein(And the music is so cinematic. Now they just need to confess their love.)"

Esha: Mujhe nahi lagata ki yah jaldi hai(I don't think it is soon) 🥺

Prachi finally realizes the awkward position they're in and quickly tries to get up, her cheeks burning.

🎵O chura ke dil tera chali main chali

Mujhe kya pata kahan main chali🎵

(I'm leaving after stealing your heart

I don't know where I'm going)

Prachi: (stammering, in pure Hindi) "Ranbir ji, mujhe maaf kijiye! Main galti se gir gayi... woh button(Ranbir, please forgive me! I fell by mistake... that button...)"

Ranbir: (still flustered but trying to lighten the mood) "Relax, Prachi! Tumhari har baat ka reason ya toh ek button hota hai ya tumhari shyness(Relax, Prachi! Every issue of yours is either caused by a button or your shyness.)"

Prachi glares at him, trying to recover her composure.

🎵Manzil meri bas tu hi tu

Manzil meri bas tu hi tu🎵

(You're my destination

You're my destination)

Prachi: "Aap hamesha mazaak kyun karte ho, Ranbir ji? Mujhe toh sharam aa rahi hai(Why do you always joke, Ranbir? I'm so embarrassed!)"

Ranbir can't help but laugh softly, brushing her hair behind her ear.

🎵Teri gali main chali🎵

(I'm coming to your street)

Ranbir: (smiling) "Sharam karna band karo, Prachi. Tumhare cheeks ke yeh laal rang bohot pyare lagte hain(Stop being embarrassed, Prachi. This redness in your cheeks looks so lovely.)"

🎵O chura ke dil mera goriya chali

Chura ke dil tera chali main chali...🎵

(A fair girl is leaving after stealing my heart

I'm leaving after stealing your heart)

Prachi's eyes widen, and she quickly sits upright, turning away from him.

Prachi: (murmuring to herself) "Yeh Ranbir ji mujhe hamesha pareshaan karte hain... par unki baatein(This Ranbir always troubles me... but his words...)" 

The music shifts to a playful tone as Prachi and Ranbir try to act normal, but the chemistry between them is undeniable. Meanwhile, Namrata and Kairav high-five from their seats, proud of their successful prank.

Kairav: "Didi, ab agle prank ke liye ready ho jao(Big sister, now get ready for the next prank!)"

Namrata: "Tumhare plans toh blockbuster hote hain, Kairav(Your plans are always blockbusters, Kairav!)"

On the same flight, Kairav notices that Kartik and Naira are sitting apart because of a booking mix-up. Kartik is near the aisle, and Naira is closer to the back. Both look slightly annoyed but pretend not to care. Kairav, with his ever-mischievous mind, decides to bring his parents closer.

Kairav: (to Namrata, whispering) "Didi, ab Mom-Dad ke liye ek dhamakedaar plan banate hain (Big sister, let's make an explosive plan for Mom and Dad now!)

Namrata: "Arre wah, Kairav! Tere dimaag mein kya chal raha hai ab(Wow, Kairav! What's going on in your mind now?)"

Kairav: "Dekho, main steward uncle ko bolke drinks aur snacks Mom ke paas bhejunga... phir Dad ko jealous banaunga. Phir unka reunion hoga(Look, I'll ask the steward uncle to send drinks and snacks to Mom... then Dad will get jealous. After that, they'll have a reunion.)"

Namrata grins, giving him a thumbs-up.

The steward arrives with a tray of juice and snacks, smiling.

Steward: "Ma'am, this is specially for you from your admirer."

Naira: (confused) "Admirer? Kaun admirer(Admirer? Which admirer?)"

The steward winks, and Naira looks around. Kairav, hiding behind his seat, points at Kartik. Naira raises her eyebrows but smiles shyly.

Naira: (murmuring) "Kartik... yeh nautanki kabhi band nahi karega(Kartik... he'll never stop his antics.)"

She waves at Kartik, who is surprised.

Kartik: (to himself) "Yeh kya ho raha hai? Maine toh kuch nahi bheja(What's happening? I didn't send anything!)"

Kairav sneaks over to Kartik.

Kairav: "Papa, dekha Mom kitni khush ho gayi? Aapko bhi kuch karna chahiye(Dad, did you see how happy Mom was? You should do something too.)"

Kartik: (suspicious) "Yeh sab teri planning lag rahi hai, Kairav(This all looks like your plan, Kairav.)"

Kairav: (innocently) "Nahi Papa, main toh bas help kar raha hoon(No Dad, I'm just helping.)"

Kartik, unable to resist, decides to send a note to Naira. He writes: "Coffee date at 30,000 feet? Say yes, and I'll come to your seat."

The note is passed to Naira, who reads it and blushes.

Naira: (to herself) "Coffee date? Yeh Kartik ka charm abhi bhi kaam kar raha hai(Coffee date? Kartik's charm still works.)"

She writes back: "Haan, par phir tumhare paas kaun baithega(Yes, but then who will sit with you?)"

When Kartik receives the note, he grins and immediately switches seats, leaving his original co-passenger confused.

As Kartik sits beside Naira, she acts nonchalant.

Naira: "Toh, tumhare admirer banne ka plan tha(So, was it your plan to become my admirer?)"

Kartik: (smirking) "Main kya karoon, tumhare liye admirer banne ka moka milta hi nahi hai(What can I do? I never get the chance to be your admirer.)"

Naira: (teasing) "Achha? Ab samajh aa raha hai ki tumne mujhe kyun chocolates aur flowers nahi bheje kabhi(Oh really? Now I understand why you never sent me chocolates or flowers.)"

Kartik: (laughing) "Arey baba, tum meri wife ho, chocolates nahi... pura chocolate factory chahiye tumhe(Oh come on, you're my wife; you don't need chocolates... you need an entire chocolate factory!)"

Esha: Isamen koi aashchary nahi ki aapaka bhai itana filmy hai! Dekho kaun bol raha hai(No wonder your brother is so filmy! Look who is speaking) 😉

Naira bursts out laughing, and Kairav, watching from afar, fist-bumps Namrata.

Kairav: "Dekha, plan successful(See, plan successful!)"

Namrata: "Tum toh genius ho, Kairav! Ab mujhe doubt hai ki tum kaunse birth mein love guru the(You're a genius, Kairav! Now I'm starting to think you were a love guru in a past life.)"

Prachi sits in the middle seat, with Ranbir to her right and a dashing man named Rocky Sharma, a famous actor and model, on her left. Prachi, being Rocky's biggest fan, is starstruck and shyly talking to him in her pure Hindi. Ranbir, though trying to act calm, is clearly fuming and feeling possessive.

Prachi: (excitedly) "Aap wahi Rocky Sharma hai na jo us naye fashion magazine ke cover par the? Main toh vishwas hi nahi kar pa rahi ki aap yahan hain(Are you the same Rocky Sharma who was on the cover of that new fashion magazine? I can't believe you're here.)"

Rocky: (smiling charmingly) "Haan, woh toh main hi hoon. Par aap mujhe aap kyu bula rahi hain? Mujhe Rocky keh kar bulayiye. Aur aapka naam(Yes, that's me. But why are you addressing me so formally? Call me Rocky. And what's your name?)"

Prachi: (blushing) "Mera naam Prachi hai(My name is Prachi.)"

Ranbir: (interrupting, trying to mask his annoyance) "Haan, aur Prachi ko modeling ka koi shauk nahi hai. She's more into family stuff, right Prachi(Yes, and Prachi has no interest in modeling. She's more into family stuff, right Prachi?)"

Prachi: (ignoring Ranbir) "Par mujhe toh laga tha ki aap jaise bade log sirf bade logon se hi baat karte hain. Aap kitne vinamra hain(But I thought big personalities like you only talk to important people. You're so humble.)"

Rocky: (leaning closer) "Aap jaise logon se baat karna toh ek pleasure hai. Waise, aap kaafi sundar hain. Kabhi modeling try ki hai(Talking to someone like you is a pleasure. By the way, you're very beautiful. Have you ever tried modeling?)"

Esha: Hamaari devi par apani najar mat daalo(Don't cast your eyes on our goddess!)😡

Prachi: (giggling nervously) "Nahi, mujhe toh yeh sab karna aata hi nahi. Par aapki tarah hone ki ichcha thi kabhi-kabhi(No, I don't know how to do all that. But I sometimes wished to be like you.)"

Ranbir: (gritting his teeth) "Excuse me, Prachi doesn't need modeling. She's perfect as she is. Right, Prachi?"

Rocky: (ignoring Ranbir, smirking) "Mujhe toh lagta hai, Prachi, ki aapka future modeling ya acting mein ho sakta hai. Waise, Ranbir Kohli naam suna hai aapne? Main unhe jaanta hoon. Ek bade businessman hain, par mujhe lagta hai ki woh aapke jaise ek gem ke liye kaafi boring honge (I feel, Prachi, your future could be in modeling or acting. By the way, have you heard of Ranbir Kohli? I know him. A big businessman, but I think he'd be boring for a gem like you.)"

Prachi: (laughing awkwardly) "Ranbir Kohli? Unka naam suna hai. Par mujhe nahi lagta ki woh aapke jitne interesting honge(Ranbir Kohli? I've heard of him. But I don't think he'd be as interesting as you.)"

Ranbir: (visibly frustrated) "Prachi, paani chahiye? Tumhara gala sookh raha hoga(Prachi, do you need water? Your throat must be drying up.)"

Prachi: (turning to Ranbir, confused) "Arre nahi, Ranbir ji, main toh theek hoon(Oh no, Ranbir ji, I'm fine.)"

Rocky: (chuckling) "Waise Ranbir, aapka naam toh Ranbir Kohli jaise lagta hai. Kya aap unse related hain(By the way, Ranbir, your name sounds like Ranbir Kohli. Are you related to him?)"

Ranbir: (with a sarcastic smile) "Haan, main hi Ranbir Kohli hoon. Aur Prachi meri future wife hai(Yes, I am Ranbir Kohli. And Prachi is my future wife.)"

Esha: Haye main marjawa(I will die!)😍

Prachi: (shocked and embarrassed, whispering) "Ranbir ji, aap kya bol rahe hain(Ranbir ji, what are you saying?!)"

Rocky: (surprised, still smirking) "Oh, toh yeh baat hai! Par mujhe laga tha ki Prachi single hai. Kya pata tha ki aap dono engaged hain(Oh, so that's the case! But I thought Prachi was single. Who knew you both were engaged.)"

Prachi, flustered, turns away. Ranbir takes this as an opportunity to lean closer.

Ranbir: (softly, but firmly) "Dekha, Prachi? Tumhare future husband ko boring bol raha tha. Ab tumhe samajh aana chahiye ki tumhare liye kaun perfect hai(See, Prachi? He was calling your future husband boring. Now you should understand who's perfect for you.)"

Prachi: (blushing, whispering back) "Ranbir ji, aapko itna gussa kyun aa raha hai? Maine kuch nahi kiya(Ranbir ji, why are you getting so angry? I didn't do anything.)"

Ranbir: "Tumne nahi, par woh kar raha tha. Tumse dur rehne ke liye usse bolna padega(You didn't, but he was. I'll have to tell him to stay away from you.)"

The flight is still in the air, and the lights are dimmed. The atmosphere is peaceful, but there's an air of anticipation between Ranbir and Prachi as they share their moment with the earplugs. Prachi is looking out the window, trying to avoid eye contact, while Ranbir seems to be excited to show her his music collection.

Ranbir: (grinning) "Prachi, listen to this. I've got a surprise playlist for you!"

(He hands her one earbud.)

Prachi: (taking the earbud shyly) "Ranbir ji, mujhe toh kisika music sunna utna pasand nahi hai (Ranbir ji, I don't usually like listening to other people's music.)"

Ranbir: (teasing) "Arre, bas ek baar sun lo, phir tumhare dil ki dhadkan bhi badal jaayegi (Come on, just listen once, and your heartbeat will change too!)"

He presses play, and the familiar intro of "Sheila Ki Jawani" starts blaring from the earplugs. The music plays loudly and the lyrics echo around them.

Prachi: (shocked and uncomfortable) "Ye kya hai, Ranbir ji?! Ye toh bilkul galat hai(What is this, Ranbir ji?! This is totally wrong!)"

Ranbir: (laughing, trying to hold his composure) "Kya hua, Prachi? Sheila ke jawani ke baare mein itna gussa kyun ho(What happened, Prachi? Why are you so angry about Sheila's youth?)"

Prachi: (rolling her eyes, embarrassed) "Yeh aapke purane girlfriend ka favorite song toh nahi hoga na(This can't possibly be your old girlfriend's favorite song, right?)"

Ranbir: (smirking, raising his eyebrows) "Woh jo thi na, Sheila... Uska asli naam Tara tha(That girl, you know, Sheila... her real name was Tara.)"

Esha: Baklu! 😝

Prachi: (gasping, turning red) "Aap... aapki purani girlfriend thi(Your... your ex-girlfriend?)"

Ranbir: (grinning mischievously) "Haan, main usse bahut pyaar karta tha... Lekin tumhare saath toh kuch aur hi hai(Yes, I loved her very much... But with you, it's something different.)"

Prachi: (completely embarrassed and flustered, muttering to herself) "Ye kya ho raha hai? Koi purani girlfriend ke baare mein baat kar raha hai(What is happening? He's talking about his old girlfriend.)"

Ranbir: (noticing her blush, teasing more) "Tum thoda jealous ho kya(Are you a little jealous?)"

Prachi: (quickly trying to change the subject) "Main jealous? Nahi, bilkul nahi. Aap toh bas apne purane doston ki baatein kar rahe hain(Me? Jealous? No, not at all. You're just talking about your old friends.)"

Ranbir: (laughing) "Achha, toh tumhare ko jealous hone ka darr nahi hai? Phir chalo, ek aur song play karta hoon(Oh, so you're not scared of getting jealous? Then let me play another song.)"

Prachi: (deciding to take control of the playlist) "Rukiye, rukiye! Main apna favorite song sunna chahti hoon."

(Wait, wait! I want to listen to my favorite song.)

Ranbir: (teasing) "Arre, tumhare favorite song kya hoga? Ek din aap yun humko mil jayenge(Oh really? What's your favorite song? Ek din aap yun humko mil jayenge...?)"

Esha: My all time fav! 😭

Prachi: (blushing) "Haan! Mere liye toh wahi sabse accha hai. Play karo(Yes! For me, that's the best one. Play it!)"

Ranbir: (grinning widely) "Okay okay, play karte hain. Tumhare liye sab kuch(Okay, okay, I'll play it. Anything for you.)"

https://youtu.be/90Q5bMN6u2w

He clicks the play button, and the soft melody of "Ek Din Aap Yun Humko Mil Jayenge" begins to play. Prachi's face lights up, and she hums along, completely relaxed now.

Ek din aap yoon humko mil jayenge

Phool hi phool raahon mein khil jayenge

(One day you'll meet me like this

And there will be flowers blooming in the paths)

Prachi: (closing her eyes, enjoying the music) "Yeh song bahut special hai mere liye. Aapko pasand nahi aayega(This song is very special to me. You probably won't like it.)"

Maine socha na tha

(I had not thought about that)

Ranbir: (looking at her intently, his voice soft) "Mujhe jo tum pasand karti ho, wahi sabse accha lagta hai(What you like, is the best for me.)"

Ek din zindagi itni hogi haseen

Jhoomega aasmaan gayegi yeh zameen

(One day life will be so beautiful

The sky will dance and the ground will sing)

Prachi: (smiling, a little shy) "Aap toh phir se(You're doing it again...)"

Ek din zindagi itni hogi haseen

Jhoomega aasmaan gayegi yeh zameen

(One day life will be so beautiful

The sky will dance and the ground will sing)

Ranbir: (laughing, playfully) "Kya, tum toh yeh song enjoy kar rahi ho, aur main tumhe bother kar raha hoon? Thoda aur gaana suno(What, you're enjoying this song, and I'm bothering you? Let me play more music for you!)"

Maine socha na tha

(I had not thought about that)