Caught in the Act

Aryan, Ayush, and Avni struggled to escape, but their fate was sealed.

Anirudh’s grip on Avni’s wrist tightened. "You thought you could manipulate us?"

Arnav’s smirk was dangerous. "You three need a reminder of who’s in charge."

The younger siblings gulped.

"No need for punishments!" Aryan blurted. "We… we learned our lesson!"

Ayush nodded. "Yeah! We were just testing the strength of your bond!"

Avni grinned nervously. "And look! You guys didn’t actually fight! So… we helped you!"

Anirudh raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Then let’s reward you, shall we?"

Punishment Level: Extreme

Ten minutes later, the trio stood in the middle of the garden.

"Murga punishment again?" Ayush groaned.

Anirudh crossed his arms. "Clearly, last time wasn’t enough."

"But this time," Arnav added, grinning evilly, "we’re leveling up."

Aryan gasped. "There’s a harder level?"

Arnav ignored him. "You will hold the Murga position while also balancing a book on your back. If the book falls, we restart the time."

Avni gasped in horror. "You’re monsters."

Anirudh smirked. "Start."

As the three bent into the position, books balanced on their backs, the real torture began.

"Ow, my legs," Aryan whined.

Ayush hissed, "Don’t move, idiot! The book will—"

Thud.

The book fell.

Arnav sighed. "Restart the time."

"NOOOO!"

The Endless Cycle of Pain

For the next twenty minutes, the cycle continued.

Book falls.

Time restarts.

Suffering increases.

By the end, all three collapsed onto the ground.

"Never again," Aryan muttered weakly.

Ayush sighed, "I hate my life."

Avni groaned, "I need a lawyer."

Anirudh grinned. "I am a lawyer."

Arnav smirked. "And I’m your worst nightmare."

Lesson Learned… Maybe?

As the older brothers walked away, Aryan mumbled, "Okay, but hear me out—next time, we—"

Ayush and Avni smacked him.

"NO."

To Be Continued…