Chapter 31

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**[The sun streams through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. Aarohi is sitting at the vanity, brushing her hair, while Arjun leans casually against the doorframe, watching her with a playful smile.]**

**Arjun:** "You know, Aaru, you’ve been staring at that mirror for so long, I’m beginning to think it might be your new best friend."

**[Aarohi rolls her eyes, catching his reflection in the mirror.]**

**Aarohi:** "Very funny, Mr. Kapoor. I’m just making sure I look decent enough to be seen with you."

**[Arjun chuckles, pushing off the doorframe and walking over to her.]**

**Arjun:** "Decent? You always look stunning, but if you’re aiming for 'decent,' then you’ve definitely overshot the mark."

**[Aarohi turns to face him, pretending to be annoyed but clearly amused.]**

**Aarohi:** "Flattery won’t get you out of the trouble you’re in for stealing the last piece of chocolate last night."

**Arjun (grinning):** "Hey, I thought it was a shared resource! And besides, I was just saving you from the extra calories. You should be thanking me."

**Aarohi (playfully glaring):** "Oh, really? And what about the time you conveniently 'forgot' to wash the dishes after dinner?"

**Arjun (raising his hands in mock surrender):** "I have no defense for that one, but in my defense, I was too busy admiring you."

**[Aarohi can’t help but laugh, shaking her head at his antics.]**

**Aarohi:** "You’re impossible, Arjun."

**[Arjun steps closer, his voice softening as he places his hands on her shoulders.]**

**Arjun:** "But you love me anyway."

**[Aarohi’s smile widens, and she leans into his touch.]**

**Aarohi:** "Unfortunately, yes, I do."

**[Arjun tilts her chin up gently, looking into her eyes.]**

**Arjun:** "Not unfortunately. It’s the best decision you’ve ever made."

**[Aarohi blushes slightly, her heart fluttering at the intensity in his gaze.]**

**Aarohi:** "You’re so cheesy sometimes."

**Arjun (laughing):** "Only for you."

**[He leans in and brushes a soft kiss on her forehead, making her close her eyes and smile.]**

**Aarohi:** "You know, you’re lucky you’re cute, otherwise I wouldn’t let you get away with half the things you do."

**Arjun (smirking):** "Well, it’s good to know my looks are good for something."

**[Aarohi playfully swats at his chest, but he catches her hand, pulling her closer into his embrace.]**

**Aarohi:** "What am I going to do with you?"

**Arjun (whispering):** "Love me forever?"

**[Aarohi rests her head against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart.]**

**Aarohi (softly):** "I think I can manage that."

**[They stand there for a moment, wrapped in each other’s warmth, the world outside their room fading away as they enjoy their quiet, loving moment.]**

(After some time )

**[Aarohi is sitting on the couch, engrossed in a book, while Arjun is pacing back and forth, clearly up to something.]**

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