Laddu walked into the office the next morning like nothing had happened.
Same smile.Same careless steps.Same humming like his life wasn't a disaster movie yesterday.
Bob spotted him first and sprinted over.
"DUDE!!"He grabbed Laddu's hand and shook it violently."Why do you look so fresh?! Did heaven personally wash your face?!"
Laddu winked."Sleep."
The entire office paused.
Whispers erupted instantly.
"He's glowing…"
"That's not normal…"
"Is he in love?"
"No, impossible. This is Laddu. He falls into open drains."
Then Jin walked out of her cabin, coffee in hand, eyes half-dead.
She squinted at him."What happened to you? Yesterday you looked like a funeral invite. Today you look drunk on life."
Laddu shrugged casually."I was drunk."
Jin nearly spat her coffee.
"…You were WHAT?"
"Yeah."
"WHERE?"
"At Mochi's house."
💥Silence.Bob froze.Jin froze.Three interns emotionally collapsed.
Jin placed her cup down very slowly.
"Explain.Now."
So Laddu did.
Drinking with the chairman.Crying.Talking with Mochi.Sleeping in her bed.Being hugged like a teddy bear.
Jin stared at him like her brain had blue-screened.
"…You idiot," she said weakly."Why are you telling me such private things so casually?"
Laddu blinked."Why private? Everyone sleeps."
Jin grabbed her head."I can feel my brain melting."
Before she could say more, Bob rushed in.
"LADDU! Chairman wants you. NOW."
Laddu stood up instantly."Coming!"
Jin whispered ominously,"He knows something."
Bob nodded gravely."He looks… scary."
Laddu walked toward the chairman's office like a man heading to confession.
⭐ THE CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE — A NEW MISSION 🎯
The chairman sat with coffee… and a big smile.
Laddu pointed immediately.
"Godfather… Chairman… your smile is suspicious."
The chairman laughed."Sit, boy. We have a problem."
Laddu sat straight like an exam topper.
"There's a New Brunswick branch," the chairman said."Different state. Different rules. Complete chaos. They want someone fearless. Someone who can fix disasters—"
"I accept," Laddu said instantly.
The chairman blinked."…Can I finish my sentence?"
"No need," Laddu replied proudly.
The chairman sighed."As expected. Laddu never runs from chaos."
He stood and patted Laddu's shoulder.
"Pack your bags. One month. Fix everything. Then—"
He slowly put on sunglasses.
"…I'll be back."
Bob shouted from outside,"YOU CAN'T COPY TERMINATOR!"
The chairman yelled back,"I CAN AND I LOOK COOL!"
Laddu walked out smiling… then remembered one thing.
Telling Mochi.
⭐ EVENING — MOCHI'S HOUSE 🏠💭
When Laddu arrived, the entire family was already seated like a courtroom.
Mochi looked confused.Father suspicious.Candy excited.Mother calm.Maya holding popcorn.
Laddu cleared his throat.
"I need to say something important."
Instant family meeting.
Mother nodded."Speak."
Father narrowed his eyes."If it's stupid, I break your legs."
Candy leaned forward."Oppa, are you getting married?!"
Mochi turned red instantly."C-CANDY!!"
Laddu raised both hands."No! Listen!"
He inhaled.
"I've been sent to New Brunswick.One month. For work."
Silence.
Candy gasped.Maya dropped popcorn.Father crossed arms.Mochi's heart sank.
"When?" Mother asked calmly.
"Soon," Laddu said softly.
Mochi stared at the floor, gripping her sleeve.
Father stood."One month? Away? With danger? Dogs? Crows?!"
Mother pulled him down with one hand."Sit."
Candy poked Laddu."Oppa… will you forget sister?"
"Never," Laddu said instantly.
Mochi looked up. He saw fear in her eyes.
"Can we… talk alone?" Laddu asked.
The family leaned forward.
Mother clapped once."Everyone out."
They left—except Candy shouting,"UNNIE DON'T CRY!! LET OPPA HUG YOU!!"
⭐ THE QUESTION 💔➡️❤️
Mochi sat quietly. Fingers trembling.
Laddu stood in front of her, nervous.
"…Mochi," he said softly."Do you… want to come?"
Her heart stopped.
"With you?"
He nodded."Only if you want."
She stammered,"I'll disturb you… it's your job…"
He shook his head."I work better when you're around."
Her eyes softened.
"I don't want you to feel alone again," he added quietly.
She whispered,"…You want me with you?"
He rubbed his nose."Yeah. I feel good with you. Even when you punch me."
She laughed nervously.
"…If I come… what will I do?"
"Stay with me. Eat with me. Walk with me," he said simply."And protect me from dogs."
She laughed through nerves.
"So… do you want to come?"
She swallowed."…Yes. I want to."
⭐ FAMILY AMBUSH 💥
The door exploded open.
"WHAT DID WE HEAR?!"
Candy rolled in.Maya tripped.Father crashed.Mother walked in calmly.
Father shouted,"NO WAY!"
Candy pointed proudly."I already packed her suitcase!"
Father clutched his chest.
Mother crossed her arms."Let her go."
Silence.
"If you stop her now," she said,"you stop her life."
Father surrendered."…Fine."
Rules were made.Calls every day.No dog fights.No crow wars.
Mochi looked at Laddu and smiled softly.
"When do we leave?"
"In two days," he said.
She nodded."…Okay."
The family cheered.
And just like that—
A new journey began. 🌍✨