Shani comes out of his room but the house is empty. He hears noises from the balcony window attracting his attention. On the balcony, outside the house, a group of people sat joyfully laughing and chatting with each other. Beside them, a hot shimmering barbeque burned roasting delicious food. The food looked so tantalizing that it made his stomach rumble in hunger.
"I can join the joyful group, they would welcome me with open arms and it's just one step away but I can't. Every moment I waste means brother killer is still on the loss. If Brother Vignesh hadn't been killed then he would also be enjoying this delicious food. No, as his younger brother who let him die, I won't enjoy it."
Shani turned back towards his room but the balcony window suddenly opened and a hand pulled him into it. He had somehow ended up on the balcony. He glared at the culprit, Juhi.
Mom said, "Shani, we were just waiting for you."
Dad said, "You sure took your sweet time."
Shani was speechless for words and fumbled, " Th… No... I di.." He stopped himself from making it even more embarrassing. He fell on the pair of 4 sitting beside his parents. These must be the secret guests Juhi was talking about.
Shani's eyes widen in recognition, "Oh, aren't they the Purohits? He scanned them one by one, an amicable and kind-looking parent, a cute daughter that could easily win anyone's heart and … Woah, is that a model sitting beside them, what the hell is going on here? The body, the figure, the face they were so attractive. It was hard to look away as if she was the female fatale. "
He was frozen in place staring at the girl. Juhi nudged him from behind bringing him out of the state. " Stop staring like that, it's bad manners, dumbass."
"Uh?" "I looked at the model, no .. no I mean the Purohits daughter. Her head was turned away not willing to look at him."
"Sorry, for my rude behaviour but I saw something that froze me in place. I am sorry to have embarrassed you in any way."
The pretty girl spoke with a sweet, " Oh, don't feel sorry."
Shani nodded his head, " Alright, then I won't."
Juhi said, "It's nice to see you interested in this. I felt that a few moments back you were not going back to your room."
"Crap, just where the hell did Brother Vignesh find this girl? Can she read minds? Oh, Brother is dead …"
"What's with the sad expression?"
"Ah, nothing." Shani moves forward to greet each of them. One by one shaking their hands. "I am thankful Juhi pulled to the balcony. The Purohit are suspicious, they shifted here just after their brother's death after the previous owners shifted for unknown reasons. Almost their arrival here was pre-planned. They gradually became very close to Mom and Dad. I need to find out more about them, perhaps they are the answer I have been looking for."
Juhi exclaimed, " The barbeque it's been roasting for quite a while, please check on it."
The model immediately got to the barbeque as Shani also got there. They didn't seem aware of each other and crashed on the way.
"Ah, sorry." The model just nodded her head while looking down. "Take care of this side while I take care of the other side." Again she just nodded her head.
"Our families seem to be very close but I haven't had the chance to talk with the Purohits. That's my bad."
The model finally looked up at him, "You are not the only one in the wrong, even I haven't gotten to know the Reddys."
"Aha, so you can talk."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Well, you were unresponsive before so I thought maybe …"
"Maybe what?" Shani laughed it off, the conversation was going towards a weird angle. "Nothing of course."
"So, what's your name, Miss Model?"
Her eyes rolled up staring straight holding the stare.
"Hmm, ah sorry miss whatever your name is?"
"I can't decide whether you're trying to be considerate or just pissing me off."
"Both, I guess."
The Model laughed seemingly happy with where the conversation headed although he had to know clue how he accomplished it.
"I am Sanjana."
Shani nodded, "Hmm, the barbeque looks ready, doesn't it?"
Sanjana bent to check the barbeque closely showcasing her firm back to him which was very stiff. "Yeah, it is." She looked up at him making an unforgettable position. Woah, today his hormones were going wild. Focus, I need to get some clue if they are related to Brother Vignesh's murder.
"Let's head back and tell them."
Shani stopped Sanjana by taking hold of her hand and pulling her towards him, now they were only inches apart from each other. Before she could react he asked, " Why did your family shift?"
"Because …"
"Because?"
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"What's going on? We are just inches apart. From this distance, our lips meet if he took another step. Oh my god. I will just tell him what he wants to know and then he should leave me."
"My dad had a job transfer to Mumba."
"Where did you leave before this?"
"In Sa… Delih. "
"Why shift to the house just beside mine?"
"That's just fate. How should I know?"
"Of course, I officially welcome you to Mumba."
Shani let go of Sanjana's hand, "Let's get everyone here and have a delicious meal.'
Sanjana followed after Shani.
"What just happened? I don't understand. It's wrong to grab a lady's hand and ask questions about her matter. I should be angry at him and let the others know about it. But what is this new sensation I am feeling? It was the first time my heart beat so fast and the situation felt exciting. What is this new sensation I feel?"
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