"But one thing, don't call me Mr. Malhotra. I don't like it. It feels too formal," he said with a disapproving look. I couldn't resist playing along, so I replied with a mischievous glint in my eyes,

"Then what should I call you? Macchar again?" I teased, giving him a playful smirk. He looked at me as if I had suddenly sprouted two horns on my head, making me giggle.