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जाने कब मेरी नींद उड़ी, सोई-सोई रातों में
जाने कब मेरा हाथ गया, सोणेया तेरे हाथों में
चल पड़ते तेरी ओर मैं जब भी कदम उठाती हूँ
जाऊँ तुझ से दूर-दूर तो पास तेरे आ जाती हूँ- hangover
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AUTHOR'S POV 
As Rudra pulled into the driveway of his sprawling mansion, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief washed over him. The chaos of the corporate world fell away, replaced by the peace and tranquility of his home.
Stepping out of his sleek, black Mercedes, Rudra breathed in the crisp evening air. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the meticulously manicured lawn and elegant facade of his home. The sound of birds chirping and the gentle rustling of leaves in the wind created a sense of serenity.
As he made his way up the steps to the front door, Rudra couldn't help but reflect on the day he had just spent at the office. Meetings, conference calls, and presentations filled his schedule, each demanding his full attention and strategic thinking. 
Entering his home, Rudra was greeted by the comforting aroma of something , simmering on the stove. Vidhyukta, was in the kitchen, moving gracefully as she prepared their evening meal. 
"Tumhe khana banake aata hai?" Rudra asked causing her to flinch.
(Tr: you do know how to cook?)
"Han, khane ke naam pe Maggie banakar aati hai." Vidhyukta spoke.
(Tr: yes, in the cooking i only know how to cook Maggie)
As she was focusing on her Maggie he was unknowingly admiring her, more like staring deep into her soul... unknown to him.
She was done with it. And served it into 2 plates.
And walked towards the dining table, with both the plates in her hands.
"Khake batao kaise bana hai" Vidhyukta said as soon as Rudra sat down.
(Tr: taste it and tell me how it is?)
"Kal isko kha ke hospital toh nahi pohch jaunga na mein?" Rudra said with a sly smile over his face.
(Tr: are you sure, I won't end up in the hospital after eating this?)
"Nahi nahi, sidha narak mein jaoge khane ke baad, meine zeher milaya hai isme. Taki tum maar jao aur tumhari property mein hadap lun" Vidhyukta said sarcastically.
(Tr: no no, you are gonna end up in hell after eating this, as i have mixed a bit of poison in it so that I can get all your property under my name)
"Tum khudi ko hadap kaise kar sakti ho? Meri property toh tum ho" Rudra said in order to tease her, as he loved her frustrated face.
(Tr: how can one get themselves under their own self? As you are my only property)
"Jis bhi book se ye line churai hai na, vo Author aake tumhe peet degi, you better say sorry" 
(Tr: from whichever book you have stolen this from, the author might be on her/ his way to beat you)
Ignoring her, he tasted Maggie, and yeah it was Maggie without masala in it....it did not have Maggie masala in it. 
"Kaisa hai? Kaisa hai?" Vidhyukta asked excitedly.
(Tr: how is it?)
"Zeher better hai isse" Rudra said.
(Tr: poison would taste much better)
"Jaisi tumhari shakal hai na koi kabadi tumhe bheekh deke chal jaye, shukar maano meine bhi toh khana Diya hai, jaanwaro se pyar hai mujhe" Vidhyukta said as she snacthed his plate away and sat down, and took a bite of it. And started coughing, rudra grabbed the water jar, and poured some water in a glass passing it to her.