Mochi closed her eyes…
Her heart thumped like it was trying to escape her chest 💓Her fingers curled slightly, brushing the ring againWarm. Real. Heavy with meaning.
Laddu watched her quietly now.No teasing smile.No jokes.Just waiting.
The house was so silent even Candy stopped breathing.
Mochi inhaled.
Then—
She opened her eyes.
Looked straight at Laddu.
Her voice shaky, but honest.
Mochi:"…I'm your girlfriend."
💥💥💥
The house EXPLODED.
Candy screamed and fell off the chair 🤸♀️Cousin grabbed Maya like they were on a sinking ship 🚢Mother clutched her heart dramatically 😭Big Brother whispered a stunned:
Big Brother:"…She said it."
Laddu blinked.
Once.
Twice.
Then his lips curved into the softest smile anyone had ever seen on his face 😊Not smug.Not teasing.Just… warm.
He stood up slowly and walked toward her.
Mochi's courage immediately tried to run away 🏃♀️but she stayed put.
Laddu stopped right in front of her.
Close.Not touching.Just close enough for her to feel his presence.
Laddu:"Say it again."
Mochi's ears turned red 🔥
Mochi:"…Don't push your luck."
Candy shouted:
Candy:"SAY IT AGAIN FOR CONFIRMATION!!"
Maya added:
Maya:"For legal reasons!"
Mochi took a breath.
Looked at Laddu's ring.Then at her own.
And said, a little louder this time—
Mochi:"I'm your girlfriend."
Laddu exhaled slowly, like he'd been holding that breath for days.
Then, casually—way too casually—
He reached out and took her hand.
Just held it 🤝No drama.No announcement.
But Mochi's brain short-circuited anyway ⚡
Laddu:"Good.Now I can take you on a date."
Mochi blinked.
Mochi:"…You said I'd embarrass you."
Laddu shrugged.
Laddu:"Worth the risk."
Candy screamed into a cushion 🛋️Cousin collapsed laughingMother smiled like her life mission was complete 😌
Big Brother crossed his arms.
Big Brother:"If you make her cry, I will end you."
Laddu nodded seriously.
Laddu:"Fair."
Mochi squeezed Laddu's hand without thinking.
He noticed.
Looked down at their joined hands.
Then back at her.
Laddu (soft):"You okay?"
Mochi nodded, cheeks warm.
Mochi:"…I think so."
Candy wiped fake tears.
Candy:"This is the happiest day of my life."
Laddu leaned slightly closer to Mochi, voice low enough that only she could hear.
Laddu:"See?You didn't do any pushups."
Mochi laughed despite herself 😅
Mochi:"Don't get too confident."
He smiled again.
That same calm, stupidly gentle smile.
Laddu:"Too late."
And just like that—between sweeping brooms, shouting family, and a sofa-bed—
Mochi realized something important:
She didn't panic this time.
She didn't run.
She said it.
Out loud.
And the world didn't end 🌍💗