Mallika stormed into her office, her mind clouded with anger and jealousy. She had never felt like this before never cared enough to feel possessive over someone. But Sumedh was different. He wasn’t just someone she liked; he was hers.

Monika enters

Monika: maam, sab theek hai?

Mallika exhaled sharply, trying to compose herself

Mallika: Sab theek hai, monika. Bas ek chhoti si problem hai

Monika knew her well enough to recognize the danger in her tone.

Monika: Kaun hai jo problem bana raha hai? Kya karna hai uske saath?

Mallika’s lips curled into a dangerous smirk.

Mallika: Ek ladki hai… Nisha. Mujhe uske baare mein sab kuch chahiye. Kaun hai, kya karti hai, aur Sumedh se uska rishta kya hai.

Monika nodded immediately.

Monika: Ek ghante mein sab details mil jayengi

As monika left, Mallika leaned back, closing her eyes. The image of Nisha kissing Sumedh on the cheek replayed in her mind, fueling her frustration

Kapadia mansion

Meanwhile, Sumedh sat on the balcony, deep in thought. Mallika’s sudden mood swings confused him. She had been sweet last night, almost affectionate, and now she was angry and distant.

Anuj walked in, sipping his coffee.

Anuj: Sumedh, beta, sab theek hai?

Sumedh looked up and sighed.

Sumedh: Mallika mujhse gussa hai, par mujhe samajh nahi aa raha kyun?

Anuj get suprised she is angry at him why

Anuj:- tumne koi shaitaani ki?

Sumedh:- no buddy mena kuch nahi kiya

Anuj:- then

Sumedh:- wo nisha?

Anuj:- Nisha wo makeup queen?

Sumedh nodded

Anuj:- kya kiya usne?

Sumedh:- usne mujhe gaalon pe pappi di aur mallika gussa ho gayi

Sumedh said cutely and anuj get shocked!!

Anuj:- (thinks) no no this can't be happen, mallika sumedh se pyaar nahi kar sakti

KAPADIA MANSION- Evening

Mallika comes to kapadia mansion and sit on sofa tired then she listen footsteps

She looked up—Sumedh was standing there, holding his ears with both hands, his face scrunched up into an exaggerated puppy-dog expression.

Sumedh: mallika, please mujhe maaf kar do…

Mallika raised an eyebrow and looked back at her phone.

Mallika: mujhe kuch sunai nahi de raha

Sumedh pouted. This was going to be harder than he thought, then suddenly dropped down on his knees in front of her.

Sumedh: Oh, great Mallika Devi! Kripya apne bhakt ko maaf kar dijiye! Maine agar koi paap kiya hai toh mujhe saja de do, par mujhse baat toh karo!

Mallika fought the urge to smile. He’s too cute! But she kept her expression neutral.

Mallika: Drama bandh karo, Sumedh

Sumedh:- mallika maan jao na

Mallika:- mujhe tumse baat nahi karni- you hurt me

Sumedh felt bad for hurting her, mallika goes stright in her room.. she get inside her bathroom then come out after changing her cloths.. she saw sumedh who is waiting for her only

Sumedh:- mallika plzzz sorreeeee

Mallika look at him

Sumedh:- mena kuch nahi kiyee sachhi wo nisha ne mujhe kiss kiya tha

Mallika:- aur tumne karne diya

Sumedh nodded

Mallika:- kyun?

Sumedh:- kyunki wo meri friend hai

Mallika:- mein bhi toh tumhari friend hoon tumne mujhe toh kiss nahi kiya

Sumedh:- lekin mena uss kissiii kaha di usne di thi jesa tumne di thi kal raat

Mallika sit on bed silent!! Sumedh sit beside her.

She didn't look at him, he don't know what to do

Sumedh:- mukku baat karo naa

Mallika get suprised he called her with a cute nickname

Sumedh: dekho agar mujhe maaf nahi kiya, toh main bhooka so jaunga phir anudi tumhe datengi

Mallika finally smiled

Mallika: fine… maaf kiya.

Sumedh: toh iska matlab ab tum mujhe ignore nahi karogi?

Mallika looked at him playfully and raised an eyebrow.

Mallika: Hmm… shayad thodi der aur karu?

Sumedh’s jaw dropped.

Sumedh: Mallikaaa!

She laughed, enjoying his expressions! He pout mallika leaned forward and kiss on his left cheek make him blushed

Sumedh touched his cheek, eyes wide as he stared at Mallika.

Sumedh: M-Mallika! Tumne… phir se kiya!

Mallika tilted her head innocently.

Mallika:- Kya? Tumne toh mana nahi kiya, toh maine bhi kar diya

Sumedh:- accha ek baat puchu..

Mallika:- pucho

Sumedh:- tum itna gussa kyun ho gayi thi

Mallika shrugged.

Mallika:- Mujhe sirf itna pata hai ki tum kisi aur ladki ke saath ache nahi lagte

Sumedh blushed harder.

Sumedh: Matlab tum… possessive ho?

Mallika smirked.

Mallika:- Bohot zyada

Sumedh (gulped):- dangerous bhi?

Mallika leaned in, her face inches from his. “Bohot.”

Sumedh’s breath hitched.

His heart pounded loudly as he felt Mallika’s presence so close.

Sumedh: toh… kya tum mujhe kabhi hurt karogi?

Mallika’s smirk faded. She looked at him seriously.

Mallika: tumhe kabhi jaan-boojh kar hurt nahi karungi, Sumedh. Lekin haan… agar tum mujhe chodke gaye, toh ho sakta hai main tumhara khoon kar doon.

Sumedh’s eyes widened in horror.

Mallika burst into laughter.

Mallika:- Arre, mazak kar rahi hoon

Sumedh: …Pakka?

Mallika gave him a teasing look.

Mallika:- Shayad

Sumedh groaned, throwing a pillow at her, making her laugh even harder.

Night
Anuj’s office room- kapadia mansion

Mallika entered inside his cabin seeing him seating near the window

Mallika:- aapne mujhe bulaya mr kapadia

Anuj looked at her and nod

Anuj:- ek important baat karni thi tumse

Mallika look at him and seat infront of him

Mallika:- boliye

Anuj:- mallika mein janta hoon ki tunhe ghuma phira kar baat karna na toh pasand hai aur nahi tumhe aisi baatein samjh aati hai

Mallika nodded silently

Anuj:- isliya saaf saaf kehta hoon

He take a paused

Anuj:- sumedh se dur raho mallika

Mallika get shocked

Mallika:- w-whatt... kya bol raha hai aap

Anuj:- mujhe pasand nahi hai tumhara sumedh ke saath time spend so please tum sumedh se dur chali jao.. just stay away from him

He said with a serious voice

Mallika:- No!

Anuj look at her

Mallika:- mein aapki baat nahi manugi

Anuj:- mallika please.. dekho sumedh tumhari tarah nahi hai he is a kind and innocent boy please usse khud se dur rakho.

Mallika:- aap mujhe order de raha hain

Anuj:- haan..

Mallika:- mein aapki baat kyun sunu aur aap hote kon hai mera aur sumedh ke matter mein bolna wale

Anuj:- tumhara baap

Mallika chuckled

Mallika:- baap?

Mallika look at him with hate

Mallika:- You're not my father mr anuj kapadia..

Anuj look at her and she leaved-

NEXT DAY

Sumedh had no idea where Mallika was taking him. She had suddenly grabbed his wrist, dragged him out of the house, and now they were standing in the middle of a busy street filled with the mouth-watering aroma of street food.

Sumedh (blinking in confusion): Mallika, hum yaha kya kar rahe hain?

Mallika smirked, crossing her arms.

Mallika: tumne kabhi street food properly try kiya hai?

Sumedh hesitated.

Sumedh: Mera zyada street food experience nahi hai…

Mallika gasped dramatically.

Mallika: Ye toh crime hai! Chalo, aaj meri taraf se tumhe treat jo khana hai kha lo

She grabbed his hand and led him towards a pani puri stall. The vendor quickly prepared a plate, and Mallika gestured for Sumedh to start.

Sumedh took one puri, placed it in his mouth, and immediately coughed as the spicy water hit his tongue.

Sumedh (teary-eyed): Mallika! Yeh toh bohot teekha hai!

Mallika burst out laughing

Mallika: Bachha ho tum! Itna bhi teekha nahi tha.

Sumedh pouted, making an adorable face.

Sumedh: Mujhe meetha chahiye

Mallika rolled her eyes but ordered some gulab jamun for him. As soon as Sumedh took a bite, his entire face lit up.

Sumedh (mumbling through his food): Yeh bohot tasty hai!

Mallika smiled, watching his childlike joy. She never thought someone could enjoy food with so much innocence.

They continued hopping from one stall to another—trying vada pav, momos, chole bhature, and even kulfi. Every time Sumedh made a funny expression—whether from spice, sweetness, or excitement—Mallika felt her heart grow warmer.

She didn’t just like him… She was falling for him.

After they were done eating, Mallika pulled Sumedh towards a small shop.

Sumedh (confused): Yeh kya hai?

Mallika ignored his question and browsed through a display of teddys. After a few minutes, she picked up something and turned to him with a mysterious smile.

She held out her hand, revealing a small doremon soft toy

Mallika: Yeh tumhare liye

Sumedh blinked.

Sumedh: mere liye?

Mallika: Haan.

Sumedh took the teddy in his hand, his lips curving into a soft smile

Sumedh (smiling): thank you, Mallika

Mallika grinned and playfully ruffled his hair.

Mallika: Bas thank you se kaam nahi chalega. Mujhe bhi kuch chahiye.

Sumedh (blinking): Kya chahiye?

Mallika leaned in slightly

Mallika: Ek hug.

Sumedh hesitated for a second before wrapping his arms around her in a
warm hug

ⱽᵒᵗᵉ ✨️ & ᑦᵒᵐᵐᵉⁿᵗ 💕