Beneath the surface of joyful chaos, a tense energy vibrated, making the air crackle. Fairy lights, placed across the huge mango tree in the backyard, threw a warm, golden glow on the landscape. Kiara Kapoor, looking stunning in blue silk, gave her best friend Jiya Kapoor a tight hug while laughter mixed with exciting conversation and the clinking of spoons.

"Finally!" Jiya let out a squeak, mirroring Kiara's exuberant feelings. "Ki, a whole month! Is it really true? Oh, Mrs. Yash Malhotra.