Kabir's POV

It was 5 a.m. and  as usual I had planned to hit the gym with my brothers, my mind running through the usual morning routine. But the moment I opened my eyes, everything froze.

Kashish was sleeping peacefully, her breathing soft and steady. And for the first time, the usual distance between us had decreased, just slightly, yet enough to make my chest tighten. My gaze fell on our hands Intertwined. Her grip was tighter than I expected, as if she didn't want me to let go.

I stayed still, not wanting to break the fragile, perfect moment. My workout suddenly felt absurd. "I don't want to ruin the moment by going to that stupid workout. Then I realized what I had just said. Kabir, what's happening with you? The gym is your ritual. Since when are you calling it stupid?" I muttered under my breath, half-amused at myself.

And of course it would be stupid to leave this softness, this peace, this warmth that is hers, to chase dumb weights while she's here, so close.

So I didn't move. I didn't go to the gym. I stayed there, still holding her hand, letting the quiet morning stretch on. For the first time in many years, I skipped my routine and I didn't regret it.

Kashish's POV

It was 6 a.m. when I woke up. But what I saw made me pause, Kabir was still sleeping. Usually at this hour, he'd already be at the gym with his brothers. Is he unwell? I wondered.

As I got up slightly, I noticed our hands Intertwined. The distance between us wasn't the usual one. Since when were we holding hands? I asked myself.  But The moment felt unexpectedly nice. Carefully, I removed my hand, gently freeing his without waking him, and went to take a bath. 

I returned wearing a soft blue dress, and Kabir was still asleep. He'd rolled slightly towards my side of the bed. I hesitated, should I wake him? He has his morning rounds as usual, but I don't want to disturb his peaceful sleep. leaning closer, I softly said, "Kabir... Kabir..."

The third time, his eyes fluttered open. "Yes, Kashish?" he murmured, still half-asleep.

I teased gently, "Kabir are you planning to take a leave today?"

Even in his drowsy state, he propped himself against the headboard and smiled, teasing back, "Yes, I'm planning to take a leave and come with you to your firm."

I rolled my eyes with a smile. "Hmm God knows, one day you'll be treating your patients in my firm," I said, a hint of mischief in my voice. Then, I said sharply with a flicker of smile "Now get up... I'll go down." I went down to help the Bhabhi's with the breakfast.

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Kashish's  POV

It was 6 in the evening. I was in the kitchen, carefully frying aloo pakoras Kabir's absolute favorite. He had texted me earlier saying he'd be back by 6 today, so I wanted them ready, hot and crisp, just the way he likes.

As I dipped the last batch into the oil, Diya bhabhi walked in, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"Hm, looks like someone's making pakoras with a lot of love today," she teased.

Before I could even reply, Paridhi bhabhi added from behind, "Arre, don't forget to serve them with a little extra love, devrani ji. Pakoras taste even better that way."

Hearing this, I couldn't stop the shy smile that spread across my face. My hands kept moving with the pakoras in the oil.

Author's POV. 

The teasing didn't stop. Kashish had prepared fresh, golden pakoras and even brewed Kabir's favorite evening coffee. Just then, a staff member walked in with a smile, "Kashish bhabhi, Kabir bhaiya has arrived, he's sitting in the living room."

Without wasting a second, Kashish quickly plated the pakoras, balanced the steaming cup of coffee in her hand, and headed towards living room where Kabir was sitting with Paridhi and Riaan.

Down in the kitchen, the lively chatter continued. Tanushri entered just as Piyali was chopping onions and Diya was stirring the chole masala. Catching the aroma, Tanushri's eyes fell on the sizzling pakoras. She picked up a pakora, took a bite, and exclaimed, "Who made these delicious pakoras?"

Diya, without looking up from her pan, replied with a smile, "Kashish prepared them for Kabir."

At that, Tanushri stopped mid-bite. The half-eaten pakora froze in her hand as her eyes widened. Turning sharply towards Piyali and Diya, she asked, "Piyali bhabhi... Diya bhabhi... what day is it today?"

Piyali glanced at the wall clock and casually said, "Tuesday."

Tanushri's face fell. "Exactly! And you both forgot? Kabir doesn't eat oily food on Tuesdays and Fridays."

Both Piyali and Diya froze, exchanging guilty looks. Piyali muttered, "Oh no I completely forgot."

"God, you know how particular Kabir is about his diet," Tanushri sighed, shaking her head.

Diya's face clouded with worry. "I hope he doesn't get upset with Kashish, she wouldn't have known about this. Poor girl must have made it with so much love."

Piyali, her tone soft, added, "Yes, she was watching YouTube recipes, carefully measuring every ingredient. She wanted it to be perfect."

Now, the three women looked at each other, sharing the same thought concern. A sweet gesture made out of love was about to clash with Kabir's discipline, and none of them wanted Kashish's efforts to end in disappointment.

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Hello Pristians

And now the real question, when Kashish walks in with those pakoras, what do you think Kabir will do?
Will he get upset, sticking to his strict discipline or will he see the love behind her effort and understand her? 💕

Drop your guesses in the comments, I'm curious whose team you're on: Team Rules Kabir or Team Softie Kabir? 

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