Neil: coffee is amazing avni he said

Avni: me and ali didnt make chamko cafe popular like that she said with a big smile as she forwarded him the toasted sandwich

Neil smiled and took a slice but instead of eating it first he forwarded it towards avni and gestured her to take a bite

Avni held Neil's wrist as she took a bite of his slice and forwarded it towards his mouth

Avni: now you eat she said grabbing a slice of hers

Neil: wont you feed me

Avni: no eat yourself

Neil: how unromantic he said

Avni chuckled

Avni: when there is food dont expect anything from me

Neil took a bite of his toast when he thought of something

Neil: means I can except something after we finished eating he said leaning towards her...

Avni was about to take a sip of her coffee but stopped when she heard what neil said and looked at him

Avni: not at alll shaadi se pehle all this isnt allowed she said moving him away with a small smile playing on her lips

Neil: well as far as I know we are already married he said again leaning towards her and as he got closer  avni got up straight away making him fall flat on the couch

Neil looked at avni to see her trying to control her laugh...he put his toast down and stood up

Neil: someone seems to be in a playful mood he said playfully

Avni: I dont think so she said trying to hide her grin

Before she could move away from Neil even more he grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer

Neil:, where will you go now he  spoke in a low voice as his breath fanned her face making avni weak in his arm the playfulness gone from both of their face

Avni: neil...woh..I...but she couldnt speak as neil silenced her

Neil:shhhh he said as he placed a finger on her lips and then slowly caressed it making avni close her eyes feeling his touch...after few secs she felt Neil's lip landed on top of hers softly as he pulled her even more closer while her hands automatically moved into his hair as he softly started to move his lips against her while she moved her lips in the same pace as his...both lost into the beauty of love as their lips continued to move against each other softly with just pure love

After few sec both broke the hug as they tried to catch up with their breath..avni had her forehead rested on his chest while his forehead rested on top of her head

Avni : let's go out for a bit she said after a while

neil: where do you want to go he asksd as he lifted her face to see her cheeks were still red

Avni: somewhere ...nothing fancy she said

Neil:then I know where we can go he said

Avni: where?

Neil: you will know soon .

Avni: great let's see where you plan to take me but before that let's eat

Neil nodded and both got back to eating

After some time avneil left and 1 hour later neil stopped the car

As both got out avni was happy and surprised to see Neil bring her to the beach...luckily it wasnt that packed.

Both held their shoes in one hand and neil forward his hand which avni avni gladly took as they both started to walk ahead with their fingers intertwined and after few secs felt their feet touch the sand

It was slightly freezing yet it didnt stop avni from loving the atmosphere and neil was enjoying it by been with her

Both sat down as they looked ahead...avni had her head rested on Neil's shoulder with her hands around his arm and he was playing with her bracelet around her wrist

Avni: this is so beautiful na she said watching the waves with a smile on her face

Neil:it is but not more beautiful than you he said making avni chuckle

Avni: you know if you had said something like this before I would have completely gotten annoyed at you for this chessey line of yours she said lifting her head as she looked at him

Neil: and what about now? he asked  looking into her eyes as he moved a strand that was stuck on to her forehead

Avni: though I have seen and heard many guys say that to a girl it doesn make me think how cheesy and I dont know  if they mean it or not but i do know one thing is that I can feel how truthfully you mean that she said making neil smile even more.

Suddenly avni eyes fell on to the pani puri man standing a little far away

Avni: neil let's have some pani puri she said getting up grabbing her sandals and as soon as neil got up she held his hand dragging him or more like running and walking at the same time

Neil: avni what's the rush he said seen her excitement

Avni: be a big pani puri fan and you will know the craze for it she said making neil chuckle

Neil: you seriously are an ajooba...my ajooba he said more likely to himself but avni heard it and giggled as she looked at him

Once reaching to the pani puri stall neil saw how avni was eating it so quickly

Neil:avni eat slowly he said

Avni: there is no fun in eating slowly ...but haan only  when its the last one and you enjoy it to the fullest she said

Suddenly she started coughing and Neil was quick to rub her back

The pain puri man gave neil a bottle of water and made avni take few sips...once the coughing stopped she looked at neil sheepishly

Neil: I told you to eat slowly but you never listen

Avni: Neil this has never happened before it's just that I was talking so that is y

Neil:ye right he said rolling his eyes

Avni: I know I'm right she said with a smile

Neil shook his head while a small smile came onto his face

Avni: come let's get some ice cream she said as he held her hand

Neil: I hope you are not going to rush into that

Avni:ice cream is too enjoy eating slowly and not to rush silly

Neil: ohhh I see...does that mean you have different ways of eating everything ...some by rushing and some by enjoying slowly

Avni:kind of but dont worry I will get you use to that

Neil: no thank you he said shaking his head playfully as avni stuck her tounge at him

Later on at 9pm Neil dropped avni to the metha mansion after they decided to eat pav bhaji near the beach ...he opened the door getting out while avni also got out.

Avni smiled at neil as he came near her

Neil: I really had a lovely time with you wifey...and honestly I have never enjoyed in my life like  this he said tucking a strand of hair behind avnis ears

Avni: acha..so are you trying to say that the amount of time we have spent with each other wasnt that good she said with a teasing smile

Neil smiled playfully seen the teasing look...he sneaked his hands around her waist pulling her closer make her hand rest on his shoulder

Avni:neilll she said lowly not expecting the sudden pull

Neil:well what can I do sometimes it all depends on your mood

Avni: no it doesn't...sometimes it just depends on how much you annoy me

Neil: and when I don't annoy you then you crave for my attention

Avni: not at all she said rolling her eyes

Neil: ahaan is that y you was so eager to speak to me....try to get my attention...wait for me to wish you on your birthday  when I was pretending to part ways with you just to propose to you again on your birthday he said with a winning look while avni was left speechless

Avni: um n..no its nothing like that..you are..you are just overthinking

Neil:sure I am he said as he smile widened

Avni: well whatever you think.

Neil: what I think is right he said...

Avni: I guess its time for me to go..otherwise you will continue with your I am right speech

Neil chuckled seen avni getting slightly annoyed.

Avni looked at him and frowned when she saw him moving his face closer to hers and closed her eyes when she felt his lips kiss her forehead as his lips rested there for few seconds and a smile automatically came on to her lips

Neil: goodnight he said as he moved his lips away and looked at her with his one hand on her cheeks

Avni: goodnight she said and moved in to hug him while he hugged her back and kissed the top of her head.

Both broke the hug and said bye again..neil got in the car while avni waved at him and then headed to go in

Dayawanti, ketan, and diksha were sitting in the hall while ashish had gone to attend a call.

Avni entered  inside to see 3 of them sitting

Avni: why are you all awake still she asked

Dayawanti:- we was just talking beta...and I was just about to go to my room before you came.

Diksha: avni did you eat anything? Shall I warm up food for you

Avni: no bua it's fine I already ate she said smiling

Diksha nodded and then said goodnight while dayawanti also left

At that time ashish was heading down to get some water when he stopped in his track to see how avni moved towards ketan and sat next to him while he pulled her in for a hug as she sat next to him with her head on his shoulder and his hand around her head

Ketan: you should be more careful bache...just inform any of us be it in person, note or text...we literally was worried he said as he caressed her hair

Avni:I know chachu and you know na I cant see you all worried besides I didnt know something like this would happen 

Ketan:I know princess...but be honest you are not hurt right he said looking at her for a sec to see if she hasnt got any injury while avni lifted her head to see him examine her

Avni:no chachu I'm fine...aap ki kasam

Ketan: ok tell me how did your day go he said as he held her hand with his his free hand

Avni: it went good...time just went quickly

Ketan: I'm happy you enjoyed...acha sit here on the floor he said moving her away

Avni: y?

Ketan: just do as I say he said

Avni got up and sat in front of ketan when she suddenly felt his hand on her shoulder as he gently moved his fingers giving her a massage on her shoulder and upper back

Avni closed her eyes instantly relaxing

Avni: God that feels so good chachu

Ashish jaw tightened seen the scene.

Ketan: I know... you always enjoy when i give a massage which shows I'm good at it he said proudly

avni:Hell yes chachu...I'm willingly happy to get tired just to get your massage she said

Ketan:well see how lucky you are it's free of cost  for you he said jokingly

Avni: I'm glad riya is not here anymore otherwise she would be wanting to get it done..thankgod for her getting married she said

Ketan:well even you are married but because neil wants to get married again you are fortunate enough to get my massage again

Avni:that I am and even if this whole remarriage thing hadnt come up na I would still come here to get your massage because you are the best and nobody can beat you to it

Ketan:thank you sweetheart  he said as he kissed the top of her head while avni continued to enjoy with her eyes closed

Ashish couldnt see this and angrily goes towards them

Ashish: avni you might be old enough but you should see what time you are coming back home...first you go away in the morning without telling making us worried by not even answering your phone and then you come home late and dont even think of calling to let us know...you need to learn to be responsible he said

Avni had opened her eyes when ashish had first spoke and she and ketan looked at him

Avni got up along with ketan

Avni: first of all papa I  know what the time is..
Secondly I wasnt with any random person..I was with Neil spending time with him...thirdly I had called home and informed everyone that I'll be late...and lastly I had told what had happend in the morning and I had no such intentions and to also let you know I know how much responsible I am so I dont know why you are brining the morning issue up when there is no need for it...and also I'm know I'm old enough to know what is right or wrong but I guess you might not understand any of this right  she said annoyingly

Ashish: when ketan asked you about morning you didnt answer him in such tone and here when I ask you then you speak to me this way

Avni: because there is a difference with the way he speaks and the way you speak which you  obviously are not able to notice or just trying to ignore it because you dont want to admit it ..so before seen what others are doing see what you are doing first she said raising her voice slightly

Ashish: AVNI....dare you Speak to me like that again ...dont forget I'm your father...do you understand me he said raising his voice

Ketan: enough bhai! He said in a slightly louder tone

Ashish:dont even think of interfering ketan...I'm talking to my daughter...you dont need to get into this you understand he said pointing his finger at him

Ketan:no  I dont think so bhai...avni doesn't belong to you...she belongs to us all...I just dont understand what had gotten into you...everything was getting sorted slowly bhai but now you are just messing things up and making it more complicated... I love Avni and I have the right to give her the same amount of love because she is a part of my life..I literally am fed up with this behaviour of yours bhai...stop holding grudges for no reason he said a little loudly

Ashish was about to answer when avni spoke

Avni:, you know what...I'm going to neela ma place because I'm literally tired of this new drama and all I want is peace she said as she looked at ashish shaking her head at him and looked at ketan who nodded

As avni left ketan also went while ashish stood fuming

40 mins later The driver dropped avni at parikh mansion

All had gone to sleep except neela when the door  bell rang

Neela: who can it be she said to herself

As she checked she was surprised to find avni and quickly opened the door

Neela:avni what...but before she could continue avni stormed inside and sat on the couch while neela followed her after closing the door

Neela: what happened bacha

Avni: all I wanted was a peaceful night but i don't even get that...after yesterday I thought things will be calm today but no guess It wont be like that

Neela:, will you please tell me what happeend

Avni: I just dont understand papa ma...like he seriously has lost it

Neela: avni tell me clearly

Avni looked at neela and narrated her what happened while neela shook her head

Neela: acha calm down you came here to relax right so do that then

Avni: how can I..its stuck in my mind like a glue

Neela: shall I make you some coffee

Avni: no maa

Neela: avniii..bacha see dont spoil your mood...think of it as ashish probably has developed an habit like that...and by thinking about this even more it will make you angry

Avni:what shall I do then

Neela:praise me

Avni:what? She said frowning as she looked at neela

Neela:haan despite been your mum I'm still as young as I was before..and everyone would mistaken me to be your younger sister but then they will be shocked to know you have such a beautiful mum who is young and elegant

Avni: wah wah self praising...you are learning like neil too she said rolling her eyes

Neela smiled as she wanted to distract avni from ashish matter

Neela:ab if I have such handsome son in law I am bound to learn few things from him

Avni: so then learn something from this daughter of yours

Neela: Learn what? How to be serious?

Avni:, I'm not serious

Neela:, yes you are look at you right now

Avni:, I'm normal right now ma

Neela: noo

Avni:ma I am

Neela:, ok then laugh and show me

Avni:what,???

Neela:you heard me laugh and show me

Avni:how can you expect me to laugh out of the blue

Neela:well I have a solution for that

Avni: which is??

Neela smiled naughtily and before avni could understand neela started to tickle her filling the hall with avni's laughter

A min later avni hugged neela as she tried to calm down from the laughing attack neela gave her and luckily  nobody had woken up due to her laughing

Avni: I love you maa

Neela:I love you more she said hugging her tightly and kissed her forehead

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