Happily Unmarried- Part 4 (Hinglish) (Final Part)

Chapter 35: Table For Two & Talk For One

(Kiara paused for a moment, turning slightly to look at Tanvi in the mirror. A warm smile spread across her face as she said—)

Kiara: Bhua, main bhi toh aapki beti hoon.

(Tanvi's eyes softened further, and she gently tucked a curl behind Kiara's ear.)

Tanvi: Haan, beta... Aur aaj mujhe yakeen hi nahi ho raha hai ki, meri beti apne pehle dinner date ke liye ready ho rahi hai!!!!

Kiara: (blushes, shaking her head slightly) Aap na, bas chhodo, bhua. Mujhe aur nervous mat karo.

(Tanvi laughed lightly, as she finished curling the last strand of hair and set the machine aside.

She ran her fingers through the curls to loosen them slightly, and stepped back to admire her handiwork.

Her heart swelled with love, knowing that while she might not have a daughter of her own, she had Kiara, who filled that space perfectly.)

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Later,

Outside Vikram's house:

(Paarth stood outside the house, adjusting his collar and rehearsing his lines mentally.

As he rang the doorbell, the door opened to reveal Kiaan, looking nothing like his usual sharp self.

He was in old, paint-streaked clothes, his hands and face dabbed with splashes of various colors.)

Paarth: (chuckles, raising an eyebrow) Yeh kya haalat bana rakhi hai, bhai? Kya ho raha hai?

Kiaan: (grins, unapologetic) Vacations ka full maza le raha hoon! I took up a bigger painting project this time.

Paarth: (intrigued) Painting project? Kaun sa?

Kiaan: (steps aside, gesturing Paarth inside) Chalo, tumhe drawing room dikhata hoon. Papa ko drawing room ki khaali wall ke liye kuch art chahiye tha. Maine socha, kyun na main hi kuch bana loon?

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In the drawing room:

(Paarth followed him to the drawing room, where a large empty wall stood as a blank canvas. Kiaan pointed to several canvases propped against the wall.)

Kiaan: (face lights up as he speaks) Main ek series bana raha hoon—9 paintings jo alag-alag toh unique lagenge, but jab wall pe sahi jagah fit karenge, they'll come together like a puzzle.

Paarth: (eyebrows shoots up in admiration) Wah, bro! That's impressive. Puzzle concept kaafi creative hai. Kaam toh tough lag raha hai.

Kiaan: Haan, tough hai, but satisfying bhi hai!!!

Paarth: (smiles) Toh kitna progress ho gaya?

Kiaan: I am done with 5 pieces.... Abhi chaar baaki hain!!!!

Paarth: Waise, mujhe lagta hai yeh kaafi unique hone wala hai. everyone is going to love this.
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Just then,

(The sound of heels clicking against the staircase drew their attention. Paarth turned, and his words faltered mid-sentence.

Kiara was walking down the stairs, her black dress flowing elegantly as she descended, her hair perfectly styled. Paarth's gaze fixed on her, completely mesmerized.)