began, his words catching in his throat as he was about to finish his sentence.

Before he could continue, Shashwat quickly intervened, clearing his throat and cutting him off. "Ye meri wife nahi hain, ye to meri bhabhi ki behan hain." His voice was firm, but a slight blush crept up his cheeks, and his gaze flickered away from the group, avoiding their knowing smiles.

The priest, slightly embarrassed, quickly apologized. "Acha, acha. Kshama karna beta, wo mujhe laga aisa." His voice trailed off, but the smirk that lingered on his face didn't go unnoticed by Shashwat, who shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

The priest's eyes sparkled with mischief as he quickly made the correction, and Shashwat, now thoroughly embarrassed, looked down, unable to meet the priest's gaze.

As the priest continued his preparations for the pooja, the tension eased, and everyone silently returned to their places. The pooja resumed, but a few people, including Siya, couldn't help but share a few amused glances at Shashwat's flustered expression.

The pooja progressed as planned, but the atmosphere in the temple felt a little lighter now, with everyone holding back laughter and glancing at the uncomfortable but handsome Shashwat, who was still trying to keep a straight face.

As the pooja concluded, the peaceful atmosphere of the temple was soon disrupted by a series of splashes.

The girls, unable to control themselves any longer, ran towards the hot spring lake. In an impulsive decision, they jumped into the water, fully dressed in their suits and jewelry, giggling and splashing around.

"Hey bhagwan!!" Tara exclaimed, her hand hitting her forehead in exasperation. Everyone turned to the girls, unable to believe what they had just seen.

"Ye kya harkat thi?" Kirti asked, her voice filled with a mix of disbelief and disapproval.

"Wo mummy, hamara bhi isme nahane ka man hua to, hihi," Arushi said, her voice sweet yet mischievous. "Socha aap log dekhenge to jaane se pehle hi mana kar denge."

Tara glared at them, her face turning serious. "Tum log ko jab bola gaya tha ki abhi mat nahao, wahan chal ke naha lena, tab to natak soojh raha tha." She shook her head in dismay, clearly irritated by their impulsiveness.

"Hehehe, hame laga tha thanda paani hoga idhar." Ritika giggled nervously, trying to lighten the mood.

"Agar thandi lagegi tab batate hain." Shreya said, with unamused face.

"Nahi lagegi, mummy, hihi!" Richa chimed in, laughing and shivering at the same time.

Ishika, clearly unamused, crossed her arms and glared at the girls. "Tum log vapas kya pehn ke jaoge? Kapde to laaye hi nahi!" Her voice was stern, clearly upset that they hadn't thought through the consequences.

The girls stopped, their faces turning red with realization. "Yaar, ye to socha hi nahi," Siya said, her voice full of regret as she looked at the others, realizing how impractical their fun had been.

"Haan, ab raho aisi hi, chalo hotel tak, aur koi muh se ek shabd bola ki thandi lag rahi hai, tab dekhna." Tara ordered, her tone firm as she shook her head in disbelief.

"Aap log muh kya dekh rahe? Daant nahi paa rahe?" Shreya said, looking at the girl's fathers, who were all standing by watching.

"Bachon, tum log ne sahi nahi kiya," Manav said softly, his tone almost fatherly, but his smile hinted at the fact that he too was enjoying the scene, even though he wasn't approving of their actions.

"Waah, uncle, kya daata hai..." Arav chuckled, leaning back with a grin, clearly amused by Manav's calmness.

"Tum log ki pitai hogi abhi," Harsh said, his voice filled with mock anger as he shook his head.

"Abhi mai hota inki jagah to mereko pani se nikal ke peet te...aur inn log se kitne pyaar se daant rahe." Reyansh whispered.

"Ham ladke hain na, yahi hota hai hamare sath," Darsh added with a grin.

The girls, now thoroughly shivering and dripping wet, climbed out of the lake, their teeth chattering from the cold.

"Thandiiiii!" Divya cried, her voice high-pitched as she wrapped her arms around herself, trying to warm up.

Tara, now visibly annoyed but trying to keep control, snapped, "Chup!! Ek baar aur bola koi, phir dekhna...ab chalo, chup chap, aise hi!" Her voice was stern, and she shot a warning look at the girls.

The boys couldn't help but laugh, shaking their heads. "Ye log karti kya rehti hain," Shashwat muttered under his breath, clearly both amused and bewildered by the girls' antics.

"Girls," the other boys echoed in unison, unable to hold back their laughter.

The sound of their laughter filled the air as the group made their way back to the hotel, the girls still shivering but unable to suppress their smiles, despite the cold.

The girls, still dripping from the lake, hurriedly searched for something to cover themselves with. They quickly grabbed their jackets, hoodies, and shawls, wrapping them around their shoulders in an attempt to shield themselves from the cold wind that seemed to be picking up.

"Shadi ke time beemar padegi ye," Tara muttered as she smacked Ritika's head playfully.

"Koi in log ko alag se jacket nahi dega," Kirti said with a smirk as she glanced at the girls huddled together, trying to warm up. She folded her arms in amusement.

"Chalo ab kuch der baad tum log ko inke pre-wedding shoot ke liye bhi nikalna hai," Ishika announced, breaking the awkward silence that had descended. "Toh thoda sambhal ke chalo, warna thandi se beemar ho jaoge."

The mention of the pre-wedding shoot caught everyone's attention. The girls quickly straightened up, still shivering but trying to appear composed. Tara threw a warning glance at the others, making sure they didn't cause any more trouble.

The group slowly made their way towards the van that had been booked for them, the chilly air making everyone hurry along, hoping to get inside the warmth of the vehicle soon. Shashwat, being the gentleman, stepped aside to let the girls go first, his actions a subtle way of ensuring they were taken care of, fixing his ang vastra propely.

"Tujhe thand nahi lag rahi hai kya? Kuch pehen le." Akash said, visibly shivering.

"Iske upar kya pehnu? Aur mujhe adat hai." Shashwat replied, unaffected by the chill air.

As they all climbed into the van, the atmosphere shifted from playful banter to a more quiet, anticipatory energy. The girls were still snuggling into their jackets, while the boys settled into the seats, clearly amused by the girls' earlier mischief but also looking forward to the next part of the day.

The van doors closed behind them, and they set off towards the next location, the chilly air still biting but the warmth of the van providing some relief. Everyone was now focused on the upcoming shoot, silently preparing for the next round of fun and chaos.

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TERI DEEWANI chapter 9 has been updated on scrollstack. Link is in our Instagram and Wattpad bio.

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