POV: Aarav
His day had been calm — until his phone lit up with a call from "Mom 💐".
He answered with half a smile. Big mistake.
> Mom (excited):
"Aarav! Why haven't you gone on that blind date I set up last week? You're 27, for heaven's sake! You want to die single or what?"
> Aarav (groaning):
"Mom… please. I'm at work."
> Mom:
"Work-shurk. Just answer me one thing — is it true there's a girl living with you?"
He paused.
> Aarav:
"...What?"
> Mom (whisper-yelling):
"One of our Korean family friends said your neighbor saw a girl coming out of your apartment last week — short, big eyes, hoodie, cute type. Is she your girlfriend?!"
He rubbed his forehead, leaning back in his chair.
> Aarav (calmly):
"Yes, mom. She is."
> Mom (dramatic gasp):
"YOU NEVER TOLD ME?!"
> Aarav (cool):
"Because I knew this would be your exact reaction."
> Mom:
"I'm coming. I have to meet her."
> Aarav (panicked):
"Wait—what?!"
> Call: Disconnected.
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POV: Aarav (thinking):
What did I just do?
Fake dating trope unlocked.
God help me.
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Later — Bunny enters Aarav's office
She walked in, headphones around her neck, chewing gum like a rebel intern who didn't know her boss was halfway dying inside.
> Aarav (sighs):
"Can you act for a few days?"
Bunny (playfully): "Acting? I was born ready. What's the scene, boss?"
Aarav:
"Be my girlfriend. Just for a few days. My mom's visiting. I panicked. I might've said… you already are."
> Bunny (grinning):
"Seriously? All these years of top-level business and this is how you crack?"
Aarav:
"Desperate times."
> Bunny (mock serious):
"Fine. But I'm charging you in coffee and drama."
> Aarav (smiling):
"Deal. But one rule — don't fall in love with me."
> Bunny:
"Too late, CEO. I already hate you."
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To be continued...