That evening, everyone gathered around the dining table again.
Mochi sat very straight.
Very quiet.
Very invisible.
Or at least she tried.
Laddu glanced at her.
Then smiled.
That smile.
Mochi's danger sense activated immediately ⚠️
Before she could escape—
Laddu stood up.
Walked to the front door.
And opened it dramatically like he was starting a stage play.
Laddu (deep announcer voice):
"Alright.
Tomorrow morning, the milkman uncle and newspaper uncle will come."
Mochi froze.
Mochi:
"…And?"
Laddu turned back slowly.
Smiling.
Laddu:
"And since I am a responsible boyfriend—"
Mochi choked.
—
Everyone at the table leaned in.
—
Laddu:
"You should tell them."
Dead silence.
Candy's eyes lit up like fireworks 🎆
Maya dropped her spoon.
Cousin whispered, terrified:
Cousin:
"He wants her to announce it publicly…"
Mochi stood up so fast her chair screeched.
Mochi:
"NO.
NO NO NO NO NO."
Laddu folded his arms calmly.
Laddu:
"Why not?"
Mochi panicked.
Mochi:
"I— I can't just tell uncles that I have a— a—"
She whispered the last word like it was illegal.
Mochi (tiny):
"…boyfriend…"
Candy slammed the table.
Candy:
"SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!"
Mochi wanted to vanish 🫠
Mother sipped water peacefully.
Mother:
"It's normal, Mochi.
Milkman uncle already knows everything about this house anyway."
Big Brother nodded seriously.
Big Brother:
"He once told me our electricity bill before Dad did."
Mochi looked at Laddu in disbelief.
Mochi:
"You want me to tell TWO uncles?!"
Laddu nodded proudly.
Laddu:
"Yes.
Milkman uncle.
Newspaper uncle.
Equal rights."
Mochi covered her face.
🌅 Next Morning — The Crime Scene
The doorbell rang.
🔔 DING DONG
Mochi flinched like she heard a gunshot.
Candy whispered loudly:
Candy:
"Target approaching."
Maya was already recording 📱
Cousin hugged a pillow.
Mother gently pushed Mochi forward.
Mother:
"Go.
Before Laddu does it for you."
That was worse.
Mochi opened the door.
Outside stood—
• Milkman Uncle 🥛
• Newspaper Uncle 📰
Both smiling kindly.
Milkman Uncle:
"Good morning, kiddo!"
Mochi nodded rapidly.
Mochi:
"G-Good morning, uncle…"
Her voice cracked.
She handed over the empty milk bottle.
Her hands were shaking.
The uncles noticed.
Newspaper Uncle (teasing):
"Arre, why so nervous today?
Exam results?"
Mochi swallowed.
Behind her, Candy mouthed dramatically:
👉 SAY IT 👈
Laddu leaned against the wall inside, arms crossed, enjoying every second 😌
Mochi took a deep breath.
Her ears turned red.
Her brain screamed.
Her heart jumped.
And then—
Mochi (very shy, very fast):
"IHAVEABOYFRIEND."
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Milkman Uncle blinked.
Newspaper Uncle blinked.
Mochi panicked.
Mochi:
"I mean— not like— I mean— he's— um—"
She pointed weakly behind her.
Laddu stepped forward calmly.
Placed a hand on her shoulder.
Laddu:
"Hello uncles.
I'm the boyfriend."
💥💥💥
Milkman Uncle burst into laughter 😂
Newspaper Uncle clapped his hands.
Milkman Uncle:
"OHO!
Congratulations, !"
Newspaper Uncle:
"Good choice!
Tall girl, smart boy!"
Mochi nearly fainted.
Candy jumped from inside shouting:
Candy:
"SHE SAID IT! SHE SAID IT OUTSIDE THE HOUSE!!"
Maya screamed in victory.
Cousin dropped the pillow.
Mother smiled like her life was complete.
Milkman Uncle handed the milk.
Milkman Uncle:
"Take extra cream today.
Relationship tax."
Newspaper Uncle winked.
Newspaper Uncle:
"Tomorrow headline:
'Local Girl Finally Confesses.'"
Mochi covered her face.
Mochi:
"I'm never opening the door again…"
They left laughing.
Laddu leaned closer and whispered, voice soft and teasing:
Laddu:
"See?
You survived."
Mochi glared at him—
but her lips were trying very hard not to smile.
Mochi:
"…You're evil."
Laddu grinned.
Laddu:
"Yes.
But I'm your evil."
Mochi threw a spoon at him.
Everyone laughed. 😄
Mochi tried to sit quietly.Calm.Invisible.
But Laddu had other plans 😌
He suddenly stood up, walked to the front door, and swung it open dramatically like he was unveiling a monument.
Laddu (deep, heroic voice):"GOOD MORNING, kiddo!"
💥 Instant chaos.
Maya choked on rice 🍚Cousin slapped the table so hard the plates jumped.Candy sprang up like she'd been waiting her whole life.
Candy:"OH! WE'RE ACTING IT OUT?!"
She sprinted to the center of the room.
Mochi screamed internally at maximum volume.
Mochi (in her head):DON'T YOU DARE— 😱
Too late.
Candy cleared her throat.Lifted her chin.And mimicked Mochi perfectly.
Candy (blushing, shaky voice):"G-good morning, uncle…"
The table exploded with laughter 😂😂😂
Mochi covered her face with both hands.
Mochi:"STOPPPPP!!"
But Laddu was fully committed to the performance.
He picked up a newspaper, crossed one leg, and transformed.
Laddu (newspaper uncle voice):"You look nervous today, kiddo.Did you run up the stairs?Or… fall in love…?"
Cousin slid off her chair laughing.Mother chuckled into her plate.Big Brother leaned toward Maya and whispered:
Big Brother:"Laddu is dead if she catches him…"
Candy gasped dramatically, pressed her hands to her cheeks, and shouted at stadium volume:
Candy (acting as Mochi, VERY loudly):"LADDuuuu…IS MY BOYFRIEND!!"
🌋 The table shook.Food rattled.Father dropped his spoon.Cousin wheezed.Maya was crying with laughter.Mother clapped like she was at a wedding.
Mochi disappeared behind her bowl.
Mochi:"PLEASE STOP!!!"
But Laddu still wasn't done.
He put his hands behind his back, leaned forward like a confused milkman and newspaper uncle combined, and nodded sagely.
Laddu (uncle voice):"Oho! Rings on BOTH hands!Congratulations, kiddo!!We support your relationship!!"
Candy jumped around cheering like a Bollywood backup dancer 💃
Candy:"YES YES, I SUPPORT TOO!"
Mochi wanted the earth to open up and swallow her whole.
Mochi:"I'M NEVER LEAVING THE HOUSE AGAIN!!"
Laddu finally returned to the table, sat beside her, and leaned in close.
His voice dropped.Soft.Teasing.
Laddu (whispering):"You were very cute today."
💥 Heart malfunction.
Mochi froze.Face on fire 🔥
Mochi:"D-Don't say that…"
Laddu smiled, calm and warm.
Laddu:"Next time, shout louder.Uncle on the third street didn't hear."
Mochi grabbed a spoon and threw it at him 🥄
Everyone screamed with laughter 😆😆😆