“Thank you, Abhi bhai. I promise I won’t break your trust,” Ishaan said, smiling, before turning toward the theatre room. But he halted in his tracks when he spotted Shivangi standing outside her room, typing something on her phone.
Sensing a perfect opportunity, Ishaan decided to go for it.
“Hi,” he said, catching her attention.
“Hi , FIFA with Akash bhai?” Shivangi asked, guessing the reason behind his visit to Rathore Mansion.
“Yes , uhmm actually, I wanted to ask you something,” Ishaan said, the hesitation in his eyes giving him away.
“Haan bolo, kya hua?” Shivangi asked, waiting patiently.
(Yeah, tell me, what happened?) 
“Are you willing to join me to see the sunrise tomorrow morning?” Ishaan asked, catching Shivangi completely off guard.
“Of course , what time in the morning?” she replied, surprising Ishaan with her instant agreement.
“5 in the morning , that’s the best time to see a good sunrise,” he said with a smile.
“Sure,” Shivangi responded.
“Okay then , good night. See you tomorrow morning,” Ishaan said with a grin.
“Good night , see you,” she replied, walking back to her room, while Ishaan practically floated toward the theatre room in excitement.
As soon as Ishaan stepped into the theatre room, he called out with excitement.
“Brooo!” he exclaimed.
“Kya baat hai , itni khushi kis baat ki?” Akash asked while setting up the game
(What’s the matter , why are you so happy?) 
“Shivangi said yes , for the sunrise!” Ishaan beamed, his joy evident in every word.
“Sachi? You asked her?” Akash asked excitedly. Ishaan nodded enthusiastically, prompting Akash to jump on him with glee.
(Really?) 
“Finally mere sher , tujh mein himmat aa hi gayi! So happy for you!” Akash exclaimed, hugging his best friend tightly.
(Finally, my lion , you finally gathered the courage!) 
“You know, even Abhi bhai also gave me permission to take her out,” Ishaan added, making Akash's eyes widen in surprise.
“You took permission from Bhai Saa?” Akash asked, clearly not expecting that.
“Yes , I didn’t want to break his trust. Isliye maine unse permission li pehle. And luckily, he said yes.” Ishaan's happiness was shining through.
(That's why I asked him first.) 
“I’m so happy for you , chal aaja match khelen. If you win against me, I’ll give you Shivu’s phone number, which I’m sure you don’t have,” Akash said with a smirk.
(Come let's play a match.)
“Let’s go bro , ab toh jeetna hi padega!” Ishaan replied, accepting the challenge enthusiastically.
(Now I have to win!) 
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On the other side, Ishita and Rakshit were having dinner at home when Rakshit noticed her distracted expression and disinterest in food.
“Kya hua Ishita , khana achha nahi lag raha kya tujhe?” Rakshit asked, getting her attention.
(What happened, Ishita , don’t you like the food?)