**: The Bond of Seven Years**
As soon as they entered the room, all three of them noticed Masoom, who was looking around the room with her blue eyes, as if searching for someone.
Siyat stepped forward. "Angel, whom are you looking for?"
Hearing Siyat's voice, Masoom turned towards him, where she saw Siyat, Priyat, and Kriyat standing with their hands in their pockets, their expressions arrogant as ever.
A bright smile spread across Masoom's face upon seeing them. She waved her little hands in excitement. Understanding her gesture, Siyat moved forward and picked her up in his arms.
Masoom hugged him tightly. "Devils, where did you go? Do you know my head hurts?" she pouted, placing her tiny hands on her forehead.
Seeing this, Kriyat stepped forward and gently removed her hand from her head. "Princess, you are hurt. That's why you feel pain. If you keep touching it, it will only hurt more."
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**Days Passed...**
Due to her injury, Masoom hadn't gone to school for days, and neither had Siyat, Priyat, or Kriyat.
Today was Monday. Masoom and the three of them had finally returned to school.
**Class: Standard 2**
All the students were focused on their studies, but amidst them, Dhani made a silent gesture toward the teacher.
Understanding her signal, the teacher turned towards Masoom with anger. "Masoom! Where is your attention?" she roared.
Masoom stood up. "Teacher, I was paying attention to the lesson."
The teacher's expression darkened. "Are you arguing with me? If your focus was on the lesson, are you saying that my eyes are faulty? Get out of my class! Go and clean the swimming pool area!"
"Teacher, but—"
"GET LOST!" The teacher cut her off sternly.
Without arguing, Masoom quietly left the class and walked toward the swimming pool area.
A few moments later, Dhani also stood up, pretending to go to the washroom, and left the class.
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**Swimming Pool Area**
Masoom was carefully picking up scattered leaves near the swimming pool when she suddenly heard an angry voice. Startled, she turned around.
Seeing the person standing behind her, Masoom's face turned pale. Fear took over her expression.
"T-Teacher, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be in class?" Masoom asked nervously.
Dhani smirked. "Do I need permission from an orphan like you to come here? Someone who survives on others' leftovers?"
Tears welled up in Masoom's blue eyes. "N-No, I didn't mean that..."
Dhani took a step closer. "Then what *did* you mean, huh?"
Seeing Dhani advancing toward her, Masoom instinctively stepped back in fear—until she reached the very edge of the swimming pool.
Taking advantage of the moment, Dhani smirked and *pushed* her in.
The moment Masoom fell into the water, she panicked. She didn't know how to swim. She struggled, flailing her arms, trying to stay afloat.
Dhani watched with disgust. "*Because of you, my brother slapped me! Me!* Do you know that no one has ever dared to raise a finger at me, and because of a mere orphan like you, I had to face that humiliation?*"
She clenched her fists. "*You deserved this punishment. Now, let this be a lesson to anyone who dares to mess with Dhani Shekhawat!*"
Meanwhile, Masoom, gasping for breath, started losing consciousness as she sank deeper into the water.
Just then, Dhani heard footsteps approaching. Startled, she quickly hid behind a nearby wall.
At that moment, Siyat, Priyat, and Kriyat rushed in, scanning the area for Masoom.
Priyat's gaze fell on the swimming pool, where bubbles were rising from the surface. His heart clenched. "*Masoom!*"
Without wasting a second, he dived in and pulled Masoom out of the water.
As soon as Masoom was out, she coughed violently. She was barely conscious.
The three of them wasted no time and rushed her to the school infirmary.
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**School Infirmary**
The doctor checked Masoom thoroughly. "She's fine now. Due to prolonged lack of oxygen, she lost consciousness, but she will be okay. You can take her home."
Kriyat stepped forward, gently lifting Masoom in his arms, holding her close as if she was the most precious thing in his world.
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**Two Hours Later**
The three of them sat by Masoom's bedside as she slowly fluttered her blue eyes open.
However, her expression quickly turned grumpy when she noticed the bowl of porridge in Siyat's hands. She pouted. She *hated* porridge.
But Siyat, with his dark, intimidating eyes, gave her a look that sent a shiver down her spine.
Reluctantly, she ate, making tiny faces in protest.
After finishing, she narrowed her eyes at Priyat and Kriyat. "*You two are useless! You couldn't even protect an innocent child like me from this cruel, evil devil!*" She huffed, crossing her arms.
Kriyat chuckled and cupped her small face. "*Oh my princess, Brother Siyat only scolds for your own good. That's why we don't stop him.*"
Just then, Priyat's phone rang. He answered the call. After a brief exchange, he turned to his brothers and nodded.
Kriyat stood up. "*Princess, rest for now.*"
And with that, the three of them swiftly left the room.
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**Living Room**
As soon as the three entered, Dhanush stood up in fury. "*For that orphan girl, you are sending your own sister to a correction home?*" he snapped.
Priyat raised a brow. "*Mr. Shekhawat, your daughter has become utterly spoiled. Before defending her, ask her if what she did was truly a *small mistake*.* If we hadn't arrived in time, Masoom would have lost her life.*"
Surya scoffed. "*I wish she had died.*"
The three brothers ignored his words. Moments later, officials from the correction home arrived and took Dhani away.
From that day on, the Shekhawat family's hatred for Masoom only grew.
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**Seven Years Later**
A lot had changed over these seven years.
Dhani had matured and reformed. She now treated Masoom like a younger sister, always protecting and caring for her.
However, the Shekhawat family's resentment towards Masoom had only deepened.
But none of that mattered.
Masoom was happy with her **Cruel Devil, Grumpy Devil, and Sweet Devil.**
In these seven years, their bond had only grown stronger.
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