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Chapter 104 - Chapter 104 — The Gift, the Spoiled Prince, and the Hand That Stayed

Girl Council Begins 🧠✨

The living room buzzed with pure girl-strategy energy ⚡

Mother, Maya, Cousin, Candy, and Mochi leaned in close, whispering ideas like they were planning a heist.

Maya:"A hoodie sprayed with her perfume." 👕

Cousin:"A ring!" 💍

Mother:"Maybe a handmade lunch?" 🍱

Candy (jumping):"GIVE HIM A DRAGON!" 🐉

Mochi opened her mouth to answer—

But before she could…

A soft, sleepy voice rose from the sofa.

Laddu (half-asleep):"…I know the best gift."

🧊The room froze.

Every head snapped toward the sofa.

The blanket shifted.Messy hair appeared.Eyes barely open.

Laddu pushed himself up like a zombie who suddenly remembered his mission 🧟‍♂️

Mochi gasped.

Mochi:"You're awake?"

Laddu blinked at her.Sleepy 😴SoftEyes glowing with warmth even through exhaustion 💫

He rubbed his face and pointed at her.

Laddu:"You want to give me a gift, right?"

Mochi nodded shyly.

Mochi:"Yes…"

Everyone leaned forward.

Expensive?Romantic?Embarrassing?

Laddu smiled.

A tired, gentle smile that punched Mochi straight in the heart 💥💗

Laddu (soft):"You taking care of me for five days.""How's that?"

💔✨The room broke.

Mother covered her mouth.Maya whispered:

Maya:"…This boy is dangerous."

Cousin:"He wants HER as the gift. Bold."

Candy:"MOCHI TAKE CARE OF LADDU FOREVER!" 🎉

Mochi froze.

Her cheeks turned soft pink 🌸Her breath caught.

Mochi (whisper):"You… want me to take care of you?"

Laddu nodded slowly.

Laddu:"I took care of you for five days.""Now it's my turn to be spoiled.""Fair deal."

Mochi stared like he was the only person in the world.

Mochi (soft):"I'll do it."

Laddu leaned back, satisfied 😌

Laddu:"Then that's the only gift I need."

Maya grabbed Cousin's arm.

Maya:"HE'S FLIRTING EVEN WHILE HALF DEAD!"

Cousin:"He is unstoppable."

Mother laughed softly.

Mother:"You two are perfect."

Mochi sat beside him, gently tucking the blanket around his shoulders 🛏️

Laddu relaxed instantly.

Laddu (murmuring):"Mochi…""Don't leave.""Five days.""Or forever.""Either works."

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Cousin (whisper-screaming):"THIS IS A PROPOSAL IN HD!"

Maya:"SOMEONE STOP HIM BEFORE SHE FAINTS!"

Mochi didn't move.

She just stroked his hair gently.

Mochi (soft):"I'll take care of you…""…as long as you want."

Laddu smiled in his sleep.

Candy:"THEY'RE MARRIED NOW, RIGHT?!"

Father (from doorway):"Honestly… looks like it."

Spoiled Prince Mode Activated 👑😌

A while later—

Laddu opened his eyes again.

Not tired.Not weak.

Fully spoiled mode 😏

He stretched dramatically.

Laddu:"Maid… bring me water."

Mochi blinked.

Mochi:"…I'm not your maid."

Laddu tapped her shoulder like royalty.

Laddu:"Personal maid.""Higher position."

Mother nearly dropped her phone laughing 😂

Maya:"He recovered too fast."

Cousin:"Zero shame. Dangerous boy."

Mochi rolled her eyes and brought him water 🥛

Laddu sipped.

Made a face.

Laddu:"It's cold.""Warm water please."

Mochi:"You just said water!"

Laddu (wise tone):"A man can change."

Cousin:"He annoys her on purpose."

Maya:"That's his flirting."

Mochi returned with warm water.

Another sip.

Another face.

Laddu:"Too hot.""Cold now."

Mochi looked ready to throw the cup.

Mochi:"Are you joking?"

Laddu:"No.""This is recovery therapy."

Candy:"You will die someday."

Komal Calls — Chaos Reloaded 📱🔥

Just as Mochi brought the third cup—

Laddu's phone buzzed.

Caller ID:KOMAL (female Snorlax)

😱😱😱

Laddu made a face like he tasted poison.

He rejected the call.

It rang again.

He answered.

Laddu:"H-hello Komal—"

He flinched.

Laddu:"I—I'm home now—"

Komal:"HOME?!"

Mochi calmly stepped in.

Mochi:"I brought him home, Komal."

Silence.

Then—

Komal:"…YOU carried him?"

Maya:"Like a backpack."

Komal (dangerously calm):"Put the phone near that idiot."

Laddu obeyed.

Komal:"ARE YOU BEING SPOILED?!"

Laddu glanced at Mochi.Three water glasses.Blanket ready.

Laddu (small):"…Maybe."

Komal:"MAYBE?!""I TRAINED A WARRIOR!""NOT A PRINCE WHO ORDERS WATER!"

Maya lost it 🤣Cousin fell on the sofa.

Then Komal softened.

Komal:"…But I'm glad she's taking care of you."

Mochi's heart jumped 💓

Komal:"If she can handle you spoiled…""She's the one."

Cousin (whisper):"Marriage approved."

Komal:"Mochi, spoil him today.""Tomorrow, break his ego.""Balance."

Mochi:"Yes, Komal."

Komal:"And you— behave."

Laddu instantly:

Laddu:"Mochi, warm water—"

🛋️💥A cushion hit his head.

Komal (yelling):"GOOD! HIT HIM!"

Call ended.

Laddu sighed.

Laddu:"…I'll behave."

Mochi (sweet):"Good.""Because I'm taking care of you next."

His heart skipped.

Night — The Hand That Stayed 🌙🤍

Evening settled softly.

Laddu, finally calm, handed Candy movie tickets 🎟️

Laddu:"Go enjoy.""Don't invite me.""I am dying."

Candy screamed and ran.

Everyone drifted away.

Only Mochi stayed.

She wasn't thinking.

She was waiting.

Laddu lifted his head slightly.

Laddu (soft):"My tall flower…""Come here."

Mochi:"No. You sleep."

He reached out like a sleepy child.

Laddu:"Please…"

She sat beside him.

He took her hand.

Warm. Gentle. Safe.

Laddu:"I wanted to say something."

Mochi:"What?"

Laddu:"You're cute."

She blushed.

Laddu:"You're hot."

She hid her face.

Laddu:"You're beautiful.""You're strong.""You're tall.""You're my tall flower."

Mochi (tiny):"…Why do you say these things?"

Laddu:"Because when I do…""…you smile."

She nudged him.

Mochi:"Idiot."

Laddu (proud):"Yes.""But your idiot."

She didn't pull her hand away.

She stayed.

And as sleep took him again—

Laddu:"Stay…"

Mochi:"I'm here."

They remained like that.Hand in hand.Quiet. Warm.Unmoving.

The night wrapped them gently 🌙✨

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