Captured!

Aryan, Ayush, and Avni stood frozen, their hearts racing.

Anirudh was cracking his knuckles, his glasses slightly tilted from the rage. Arnav, still dripping wet from the ice bucket prank, looked dangerously calm.

Which meant doom.

"Well, well," Arnav said, adjusting his watch. "You wanted to play games?"

Anirudh smirked darkly. "Let’s see how well you handle the rules of our game."

Escape Attempt: FAILED

Aryan nudged Ayush. "Run?"

"Run."

The younger trio sprinted.

Big mistake.

In a flash, Arnav grabbed Aryan by the back of his shirt while Anirudh caught Ayush by the collar.

Avni almost made it—

Until Anirudh’s voice rang out.

"Stop right there."

His tone was so sharp, so authoritative, that Avni froze mid-step.

Anirudh smirked. "Good choice."

She groaned.

The Punishment Begins

Arnav dragged Aryan and Ayush to the garden, where a large wooden bench stood. Anirudh forced Avni to follow.

Aryan gulped. "Uh… what’s happening?"

Arnav sat down, crossing his legs. "Since you enjoy childish pranks, I think it’s time for a proper childhood punishment."

Anirudh smirked. "Murga position. Now."

The younger siblings stared in horror.

"NO WAY!" Avni shouted.

"NOT AGAIN!" Ayush groaned.

Aryan tried to protest, but—

Arnav’s eyes darkened. "Now."

Their bodies moved on their own.

In seconds, all three were in the Murga position, arms under their knees, holding their ears.

The Next 30 Minutes

Aryan: "My legs… are dead…"

Ayush: "I hate my life."

Avni: "I HATE YOU BOTH!"

Anirudh sipped his tea. "Oh? You weren’t complaining when you poured ice water on Arnav."

Arnav smirked. "Or when you locked Anirudh in his office."

The younger trio groaned.

"At least let us go now!" Aryan whined.

Arnav raised an eyebrow. "You think 30 minutes is enough for your nonsense?"

Anirudh leaned forward. "One hour. Minimum."

"WHAT?!"

An Unexpected Saviour?

Just when they thought they'd die from leg cramps, a soft voice interrupted.

"Bhaiya, let them go."

All heads turned.

It was kaka They got their lesson."

Anirudh sighed. "Fine. Stand up."

Aryan, Ayush, and Avni collapsed on the grass, groaning in pain.

Arnav smirked. "Try another prank, and next time, it’s two hours."

The younger siblings shuddered.

Lesson learned? Maybe.

To Be Continued…