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As the first light of dawn began to paint the sky, Dhruv Goyal was cruising down the empty roads of Mumbai in his sleek Volvo.

The roar of the engine and the wind rushing past his open windows filled him with a sense of freedom.

Just then, his phone rang, and he quickly connected it to his car's Bluetooth system.

"Yes, Mom?" he answered, his voice warm.

"Where are you?" his mother asked, her voice tinged with concern.

"I'm on the road, Mom," he replied.

"And where exactly are you headed so early in the morning?" she probed.

Dhruv smiled. "Mom, I'm heading to Panchgani for a much-needed weekend and some peace."

His mother sounded a bit surprised. "But why Panchgani, beta? You could have chosen somewhere else."

"No, Mom," Dhruv insisted. "Panchgani is the best place to unwind."

"Okay, take care of yourself," she said, a hint of resignation in her voice. "And when your dad returns from his business trip, let him know where you are."

"Will do, Mom. You take care too. Bye," he said, ending the call with a smile.

He drove faster, excitement bubbling within him.

He had always wanted to visit Panchgani but had never found the time.

Now, he was finally on his way, ready to enjoy his weekend in the serene hills.

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Meanwhile, at Prabhu Niwas in Panchgani, Saanchi's nani and aaji were deep in conversation.

Saanchi walked in, dressed in a simple kurti and pants, her laptop bag and purse slung over her shoulder.

"What's the discussion about?" she asked with a curious smile.

Her aaji looked at her with a knowing glance. "Your nani has something to tell you."

Saanchi turned to her nani, who looked momentarily flustered.

"Behenji, this is not fair," nani protested. "We both need to talk to her, and you've left me to do it alone."

Saanchi chuckled. "Okay, whatever it is, let's discuss it this evening. I'm running late."

Just as she was about to leave, her aaji stopped her. "Saanchi, come home early today. A boy is coming to see you."

Saanchi froze, her steps halted. She hadn't expected this. "Aaji, you know how I feel about this."

Nani interjected, her tone firm. "Saanchi, you may handle the house and the business, but we are still the elders here. Listen to us and come home early."

Reluctantly, Saanchi nodded. "Alright, but make sure you both take your medicines on time."

They nodded, and Saanchi left for the factory, her mind preoccupied with thoughts of the evening.

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Meanwhile, Dhruv had reached Panchgani and was looking for a place to stay.

Unfortunately, every hotel was booked due to the influx of tourists.

Frustrated, he inquired about alternative accommodations.

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