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CHAPTER 22- BEING PARANOID
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2024-10-29 19:42:56🎶Tum mere ho iss pal mere ho
🎶 Kal Shayad yeh aalam na rahe
🎶Kuch Aisa ho tum na Raho
🎶Kuch Aisa ho hum, hum na rahein
🎶Yeh raaste alag ho jaaye
🎶Chalte Hum Kho jaayein
🎶Main Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga(4X)
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One of the featured songs on zee world titled Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga can be heard from Rachael's room as she danced slowly to the beats.
It was a love song as she moved freely to the beat. Her body moves slowly from right to left as she stomps her toes in a to and fro manner.
She held the saree fabric with her left hand as she swerved, moving to and fro. Her face was vibrant, as she closes her eyes, slowly moving to the slow rhythm of the music.
That is Rachael. Her love for the Indian and its culture cannot be described with words alone. Their customs, songs, clothes
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