A Storm Brewing

The Oberoi mansion was never quiet, but tonight, it was absolute chaos.

Avni stood in the middle of the living room, arms crossed, her expression defiant. Anirudh stood opposite her, his patience hanging by a thread.

"Avni," he said, voice dangerously calm. "I said no."

Avni scoffed. "And I said I don’t care! I’m going to that party, whether you like it or not!"

Ayush and Aryan sat on the couch, watching the argument like it was their evening entertainment.

"Five minutes in, and Anirudh already looks like he’s about to have a heart attack," Aryan whispered.

Ayush smirked. "This is going to be fun."

The Trouble Begins

Anirudh ran a hand through his hair, exhaling sharply. "Avni, that party is being hosted by people who are nothing but trouble. You’re 15. You’re not going."

Avni rolled her eyes. "Oh, please. I’ve been in hostels all my life! I don’t need a babysitter!"

Anirudh’s jaw tightened. "You need discipline. And until you learn that, I will keep stopping you from making stupid decisions!"

Avni narrowed her eyes. "You’re just like Arnav Bhaiya! Always controlling everything, acting like you own us!"

Anirudh’s patience snapped. "Maybe if you stopped acting like a spoiled brat, I wouldn’t have to!"

Silence.

Ayush and Aryan exchanged glances. Oh, he really shouldn’t have said that.

Avni’s face turned red with fury. "I hate you!"

Before Anirudh could respond, she grabbed a glass of water from the table and threw it at him.

The entire room froze.

Water dripped from Anirudh’s hair onto his shirt. His fists clenched at his sides.

Ayush burst out laughing. "Oh my God, Avni! You actually did it!"

Aryan wiped tears of laughter from his eyes. "Dude, I’ve never seen Anirudh this pissed off in my life!"

Anirudh turned slowly to look at Avni. His voice was eerily calm. "Go to your room. Now."

Avni smirked. "Make me."

Anirudh took a deep breath. "Fine. If you want to act like a child, I’ll treat you like one."

Before Avni could react, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her toward the stairs.

"Hey! Let go! This is kidnapping!" Avni shrieked.

"Call it whatever you want," Anirudh replied. "But you’re grounded."

Ayush and Aryan fell off the couch laughing.

Aryan wiped his eyes. "Best. Night. Ever."

To Be Continued…