(Present Life)

Rehaan was startled by the sound of a knock on his door. He quickly gathered his thoughts and carefully stashed away a photograph, hiding it beneath his cupboard.

"Brother, can you help me?" Maahi's voice came from the other side of the door.

Rehaan took a moment to compose himself before responding, "Yes, I'm here. Give me a second."

He walked towards the door and opened it to find his sister leaning against the wall, clutching a book in her hands.

"Brother help me. I can't solve this maths problem".

"Alright, Let's tackle this math problem together," Rehaan offers.

They both settle down on the chairs by the table. Rehaan begins explaining the problem to Maahi, but notices her glancing at her phone.

"Maahi, you seem a bit distracted," he remarks.

"Oh, no, I wasn't," Maahi denies.

"Come on, spill the beans. What's going on?" Rehaan inquires.

"Brother, please don't tell our parents. I'm facing a little trouble," Maahi confesses.

Leaning closer, Rehaan asks, "What's troubling you, Maahi? Share it with me."

Maahi asked nervously, "You won't tell our parents, will you?"

Rehaan assured her, "No, I won't."

"There's a boy who keeps following me, telling me he likes me and wants me to like him back. I've made it clear I'm not interested, but he won't stop texting me".

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"There's this guy who keeps following me, saying he likes me and wants me to like him back. I've already told him I'm not interested, but he won't stop texting me". Maahi explains, taking a deep breath.

"Is he from your school?" Rehaan inquires.

"No, he's a stranger. He waits outside our school," Maahi reveals, trying to hide her fear.

"How did he even get your number?"

"I have no clue. It's too easy to get someone's number these days."

"Is he the one messaging you now?"

"Yes, he's waiting for my response to his confession. I'm really scared."

"Then tell him to meet at Youth Cafe tomorrow".

"What?" Maahi is too shocked to respond.

"Ask him to meet there. I'll handle it," Rehaan assures.

"Are you going alone?"

"No, we'll both go."

"No, I'm too scared. I can't..."

"Maahi, don't worry. It's important to confront your fears, and your brother is here to support you". He reassures her as he gently takes her hand. "Maahi...send him a message."

"Right now?" she questions.

He confirms. She hesitates, then grabs her phone, sends a text about the meeting, and sets it aside.

"Alright, let's show him he messed with the wrong person," Maahi declares.

"That's my girl," Rehaan praises, patting Maahi's head. "Now, let's get back to studying."

"Okay," she agrees with a nod.

(Next Day)

Rehaan and Maahi were patiently waiting for Sam at the cafe.

"Maahi what was his name?" Rehaan inquires.

"Sam," Maahi replies.

"Hmm... Sam. Why hasn't he arrived yet?" Rehaan checks his watch and glances at Maahi.

"How would I know?" she says, pressing her stomach. "I'm famished, brother," she adds.

"I am too. How about we grab a bite while we wait?"

"Sounds good."

"What would you like?"

"How about pizza?"

"I like that idea."

"And for drinks?"

"Grape juice."

"Alright, cool."

He says and proceeds to order the food. After some time, their order arrives at the table and they begin eating.

"This is delicious, brother."

"Yes, it is. Should we get some takeaway?"

"Hmm, I agree."

Maahi and Rehaan were having a chat while enjoying their meal. Suddenly, a boy enters the cafe and scans the room. He spots Maahi and walks towards her.

"Maahi, are you already eating?" he asks.

Maahi and Rehaan look at him. He smiles at Rehaan and takes a seat across from them.

"Is he your friend, Maahi?" Sam asks, pointing towards Rehaan.

To be continued...