Kartik is driving the car with Naira beside him The roads are dimly lit and the city lights cast a soft glow inside the car they are chatting casually when suddenly a girl stumbles onto the road her face pale eyes wide with fear
Kartik: (quickly pressing the brakes) Naira Sambhalna
The car screeches to a halt just inches away from the girl Naira gasps placing a hand on her racing heart Kartik's eyes widen as he recognizes the girl in front of them tears are streaming down her face her hands shaking
Kaira: (shocked) Trisha
Kartik and Naira quickly step out of the car Trisha looks at them her body trembling as she takes a step forward
Trisha: (voice breaking) Dii Jiju
Naira rushes to her holding her arms gently
Naira: (worried) Kya hua yeh haal kaise hua Tu yahan kya kar rahi hai
Before trisha can respond loud whistles and mocking laughter echo from behind kartik's jaw tightens as he sees a group of three boys approaching with cocky smirks
Boy 1: (grinning) Arre wah bhaag ke naya drama kar liya lagta hai Ab yeh kaun hai
Boy 2: (mocking) Dikhne mein toh mast maal hai Lekin bhaag kyun rahi thi baby
Kartik clenches his fists his blood boiling as he steps in front of naira and trisha shielding them
Kartik: (his voice low but dangerous) Ek aur shabd bola na toh zinda nahi bachoge
The boys laugh clearly underestimating him
Boy 3: Oh ho protector aa gaya Kya kar lega tu
Kartik doesn't waste a second his rage takes over as he lands a solid punch on 3 Boy jaw
making him stumble back with a groan The other two charge at him but Kartik swiftly dodges grabbing one by the collar and slamming him against the car The third boy tries to punch Kartik but he blocks it effortlessly and elbows him in the ribs
Naira holds trisha keeping her behind as she watches Kartik fight fiercely one of the boy picks up a rod from the ground and swings it toward Kartik
Naira: (panicked) Kartik peeche
Kartik ducks just in time grabbing the boy wrist and twisting it hard the rod falls to the ground with a clatter and Kartik lands another furious punch sending him crashing down
Boy 1: (groaning) S sorry bhai hum sirf mazak kar rahe the
Kartik grabs his collar his eyes blazing with anger
Kartik: Mazaak ladkiyon ko chedna mazaak hai tumhare liye ab dobara kisi ladki ki taraf dekha na toh jaan se maar dunga
Naira steps forward and places a hand on Kartik's shoulder trying to calm him
Naira: Bas Kartik ab yeh log samajh gaye hain
Kartik takes a deep breath his grip loosening as he shoves the boy away The three boys scramble to their feet and run off into the darkness
As soon as the boys leave trisha bursts into tears Naira immediately pulls her into a tight hug gently stroking her hair
Naira: (softly) Bas sab theek hai hum yahan hain
Kartik exhales sharply running a hand through his hair to calm himself He looks at trisha his protective instincts taking over
Kartik: Tum theek ho Kahi chot toh nahi lagi
Trisha: (sniffles shaking her head) Nai lekin bahut dar lag raha tha
Naira cups Trisha's face concern filling her eyes
Naira: Yeh sab kaise hua trisha kahan ja rahi thi tu akeli
Trisha hesitates avoiding eye contact Kartik notices her discomfort and steps forward
Kartik: Batao trisha tum yahan kaise aayi
Trisha: (murmuring) Mai aap dono ko surprise dene aaye thi
Naira and Kartik exchange a worried look Naira holds Trisha's hands tightly
Naira: Trisha yeh kya bachpana hai tune bina bataye travel kiya agar tujhe kuch ho jata toh
Trisha: (guilty) Sorry di lekin main aap dono ko surprise dena chahti thi
Kartik sighs his expression softening slightly
Kartik: Surprise dena tha toh kam se kam bata ke aati aise bina kisi ko inform kiye travel karna kitna dangerous hai pata hai na
Naira: (concerned) Aur yeh ladke yeh sab kab shuru hua
Trisha: (wiping her tears) Station se hi follow kar rahe the mai auto lene ja rahi thi tabhi mujhe dekh kar chedna shuru kar diya maine ignore kiya par yeh log peecha karne lage darr ke maare bhaag gayi
Naira: Chalo abhi ghar chalte hain Bahut ho gaya drama
Kartik sighs opening the car door He gently makes Trisha sit in the backseat before taking his place in the driver's seat naira sits beside him stealing a worried glance at her younger sister Trisha leans back still shaken but feeling safe with them
Kartik parks the car outside their apartment The streets are quieter now the city lights flickering in the distance Trisha looks around still shaken but relieved to be with them
Kartik: (softly) Chalo andar chalte hain
Kartik steps out first opening the car door for trisha naira holds her hand sensing her hesitation
Naira: (gently) Darr mat ab tu safe hai
Trisha nods slightly as they walk toward the lift the silence between them is heavy with Kartik still fuming from what happened earlier as the lift doors open they step in and naira finally speaks up
Naira: (curious) family ko bataya
Trisha looks down guilt flashing across her face
Trisha: (hesitant) Batane ka time hi nai mila phir socha ek baar yahan aajao phir bataungi
Kartik: Trisha bina bataye travel karna kitna risky hai tumhe andaza bhi hai raat ke time akeli train se aayi ho bina kisi ko inform kiye
Naira: (shocked) Matlab ghar waale ab tak nai jaante ki tu mumbai aayi hai
Trisha nods slowly Naira and Kartik exchange worried glances Before they can say anything more the lift door's open and they step into the apartment
Kartik unlocks the door and they walk inside The apartment feels like a safe space after the chaos outside Trisha looks around finally feeling a sense of comfort naira quickly walks to the kitchen
Naira: (calling out) Baith main pani laati hoon
Kartik sits down on the couch his expression still tense as he watches trisha she fidgets with her hands knowing she messed up
Trisha: (softly) Jiju aap gussa mat ho please
Kartik sighs leaning forward with his elbows on his knees
Kartik: Main gussa isliye hoon kyunki tumhari safety matter karti hai trisha agar hum time pe nahi milte toh woh ladke pata nahi kya karte yeh soch bhi nahi sakta main
Trisha looks down her eyes tearing up Naira returns with a glass of water and sits beside her
Naira: (softly) Pehle pani peele
Hello everyone here is the 4 chapter of Written in Destiny I hope you all like the today's chapter next chapter will come soon
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