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Chapter 61 - The day that felt like forever

INT. COTTAGE – MORNING

Sunlight filters through the windows.

Saif is cooking again — this time confidently flipping parathas like a master chef.

Mahi walks in, rubbing her eyes, yawning.

MAHI (sleepy):

"Did the flour behave today?"

SAIF (smirking):

"I threatened it."

She laughs, leaning against the kitchen doorframe.

He serves her a plate, and they sit together at the small wooden table.

MAHI:

"You're not just a good cook, Saif.

You're... everything."

He pauses — like he wants to say something. But instead, he just smiles.

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EXT. QUIET MOUNTAIN PATH – NOON

They walk side by side.

Saif carries a paper bag of small treats they bought from the local bakery.

MAHI (playfully):

"If I trip here, you better catch me like in the movies."

SAIF:

"If you trip here, we're both rolling down the hill."

She laughs.

Then he does something unexpected — he gently reaches for her hand.

She lets him.

Their fingers interlock like they were always meant to.

Silence.

Not awkward.

Just… warm.

MAHI (softly):

"I don't know my past… but today feels like it matters more."

Saif looks at her — but doesn't reply.

He just holds her hand tighter.

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EXT. SMALL HILLTOP LAKE – EVENING

They sit on a bench by the water.

The lake reflects golden sunlight, the sky painted in orange and lilac.

Mahi rests her head on Saif's shoulder.

MAHI (murmurs):

"You know what scares me?"

SAIF:

"Hmm?"

MAHI:

"That I'll remember everything one day…

And forget what I feel now."

His hand tightens around hers.

SAIF (quietly):

"Then I'll remind you.

As many times as it takes."

Her eyes shimmer.

She looks up at him — so close.

Their noses almost touch.

For a moment, the world pauses…

But Saif pulls back gently.

Not yet.

Because when it happens, he wants it to be hers too.

Not just the moment.

The memory.

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INT. COTTAGE – NIGHT

Mahi sketches something on paper.

Saif walks in and peeks over her shoulder.

It's a drawing of the two of them — on the hilltop bench, holding hands.

MAHI:

"It's not perfect."

SAIF (smiling):

"Neither am I."

They both laugh.

And for that one night, nothing else exists — not pain, not past, not secrets.

Only them.

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