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Sid came down to get some water for himself but stood in the stairs itself seeing the scene going on in the living hall. Aadhvik and Anirudh was getting ready for their journey. Sid felt restless on their journey to India but stopped himself from saying anything. He didn't wanted them to know anything about him. Still he itself dont know what was happening with his life. He didn't wanted his brothers to know anything about his sufferings.

Addu: bhaiyu come fast...we will get late....

Abhi: seriously Addu....u guys are going in our private jet.. 

Aadhvik smiled sheepishly. Still Abhi was annoyed that Avinash didn't allowed him to accompany him. Aadhvik was not missing any chance to annoy him with this.

Addu: ( laughing) u are looking like a grumpy child who was not given his morning kiss baby....he said pulling his cheeks...

Abhi: go away u idiot...don't touch me...he said pushing him making Addu laugh hard.

Anamika who was watching their bickerings decided to intervene when they started to push eachother.

Ana: time out boys....stop now...Addu do u want to get scolding from ur bhaiya before going...

Addu: he only started bhabhi...he said pointing to Abhi...

Abhi glared at him when Avinash came in. He went for a meeting and promised them to return before they leave. He was in a hurry to go back for another meeting.

Avi: what's going on...

Addu: bhaiya....he whined hugging him.

Avinash hugged him back looked at Anamika and Abhi who was shaking their heads in disbelief. Aadhvik was acting like a child.

Avi: what happened Addu....

Addu: i will not talk to u bhaiya...u are not coming with me...

Avinash sighed. He really wanted to accompany him. He was feeling restless on this trip to India. But the situation was not his favour. And Addu was giving tough time for him.

Avi: Addu...we talked about this didn't we...

Addu pouted and looked away. Till now all his football matches Avinash have  accompanied him giving the support he needed. This time even if Anirudh was coming with him Aadhvik wanted Avinash to be with him. His bhaiya was his support system always.

Avinash pulled Aadhvik to himself more and looked at Abhi who was looking more grumpy than Addu.

Avi: what happened to u now...

Addu looked at Abhi and turned to tease him.

Addu: aww...baby boo is grumpy because he is not going with me...he said again pulling Abhis cheek.

Ana: ok ok...now don't start again...where is Anirudh....it's getting late...

Addu: haa bhabhi....Bhaiyu...he yelled calling for Anirudh looking upstairs.

Sid who standing in the stairs realised Anirudh will come this way and made his way silently to the kitchen.

Soon Anirudh joined them. Both of them were ready to go when Addu hugged Avinash again. He was scared for the match. Avinash sighed and hugged him back.

Avi: what's bothering u bacha....

Addu: i am scared bhaiya...what if i dont perform well....u are also not coming with me....

Avinash pulled back and made him look into his eyes.

Avi: close ur eyes....

Addu: why...

Avi: come on Addu...close ur eyes...he did as he said.

Avi: now imagine chacha, chachi and mumma in ur mind....

Addu gave a small smile when he imagined them in his mind.

Avi: u can see them right...he asked to which Aadhvik slightly nodded in yes.

Avi: good...now just remember they are with u all the time...they will accompany u till the very end where u meet the ultimate success...ok...

Aadhvik smiled again and hugged Avinash tightly. Avinash smiled and kissed his forehead.

Avi: all the best baccha....i know u will rock....

Addu: thank u bhaiya....he said pulling away. After that Anamika and Abhishek wished him luck and Abhi hugged him tightly. This was the first time that Aadhvik was going away from him and a unknown fear gripped his heart which he felt years  ago when his uncle tried to separate them.

Abhi: i will miss u...he whispered hugging him.

Addu: i will also miss u Abhi...but don't forget u have a responsibility here....he whispered looking at Sid who was standing at the kitchen table looking at them. Aadhvik knew Sid will not join them and he also don't have the courage still to go to him. But atleast he could use Sid to divert Abhis mind and it worked properly. Abhi nodded at him and stood aside. They left after that and Avinash also left to attend another meeting. He wanted to stay back when he saw the look on Sid's face but he couldn't.

Sid who witnessed everything silently left to the garden after they left. The scene unfolded before him made remember something. The thing which Avinash did with Aadhvik was the same thing which his mom did to him. He smiled remembering it....

Before 10 years....

Sid was 7 years old and his naughtiness was growing day by day. Shwetha was called in the school for 3 times a week with his complaints. She was getting frustrated as the 4 brothers were pampering him like hell and he was using it to his advantage. One drop of tear from his eyes and everyone will be on their knees before him. The little devil know how to make things work....

It was a Sunday and as usual Sid was running around the mansion with his brothers behind. Shwetha was waiting for him to get tired so she could make him take a nap as it was afternoon. But the little one was in no mood for a nap and he was running here and there and jumping like a monkey....

Ani: Ashu....if u jump like this u will get hurt....stop running...he said trying to catch him but Sid escaped him and ran towards Avinash who was sitting on the sofa....

Avi: Ashu...carefull bacha...he said opening his arms for him but Sid surprised them by jumping on the sofa like a pro...

Others were stunned by his movement when Shwetha was worried for his safety....but before anyone of them could do anything  Sid again jumped down from the sofa and started running. Avinash who was stunned for a second took the matter in his hands. His brother will not stop untill someone catches him and other brothers were drained out...

Sid started giggling and running around the centre table when he saw Avinash coming towards him.

Ashu: u can't catch me bhaiya....he said trying to run away to his mother but Avinash who was acting like going on other way suddenly turned and picked him up.

Avi: got u now...little monkey....he said carrying him in his arms towards the couch.

Sid screamed  laughing and giggling in his bhaiya's arms and started to laugh his heart out when Avinash started to tickle him.

Ashu: bhaiya...ss..stop....he said laughing hard.

Shwetha: finally....Ashu..how many times I have told u not to jump like this huh....

Sid pouted cutely looking at Avinash. Avinash pulled him to himself.

Avi: it's ok mumma...my bacha is going to become a gymnast....he said. When Avinash saw sid jumping like that his heart skipped a beat but he also observed how effectively sid did that jump. In his childhood he has seen his father doing flips and jumps effortlessly....His father was always a big fan of gymnastic and wanted to learn it too...but the timings didn't worked out and he trained himself to do flips and jumps only....

Shwetha also remembered how much her husband loved  it. But she didn't expected Sid will inherit the love and talent from him.

Sid: what is a gymnast bhaiya...he pocked his chin as he didn't understood what his bhaiya was saying...

Avi: wait...i will show u...he said taking his laptops and showed him some videos on internet about Gymnastics.

Sid's eyes shone with starts when he saw the person doing jumps and back flips. He was amused seeing that. He looked at Avinash with same sparkling eyes...

Ashu: can I do like that....he asked with shining eyes..

Avinash looked at his mother. She smiled and nodded in giving permission. If her son wanted to learn it she will support it...she knew even her husband will support him to learn if he was alive...

Avi: haa baccha...but u have to take proper training by going to the classes...

Ashu: ok....he said immediately agreeing to him. The word gymnast itself was so fascinating for him that he made himself to attend classes for it....

In a span of 3 months Sid was doing good in the field. His trainers were happy with his progress. After 3 months there was test in the first lesson they learnt which was doing a back flip. Sid did that in the training but in the test when he was asked to do it in front of his mother he was scared.

Shwetha saw his agitation and smiled. Sid was a total Xerox copy of her husband. He was also like this only in their college days....he will do all the mischievous pranks and infront of her he will be shivering. Like that he will play volleyball like a national player with the team but if she decided to watch one of his matches that day he will be the one who will be standing outside....it was not like she was his weakness but he always wanted to give his attention to her when she is around and he stood that ground till his last breath....

Shwetha went to Sid and pulled him into her embrance. Sid also snuggled to her.

Shwetha: what's wrong bacha...

Ashu: i don't think I can do this mumma....

Shwetha: why....

Ashu: i am scared..he whispered...

Shwetha pulled back and made him  look at her. The hazel brown eyes of her husband was staring back at her.

Shwetha: now close ur eyes...he did as she said...

Shwetha: now...u have seen ur papa in photos right...sid nodded in yes...

Shwetha: now imagine he is standing right in front of u...

Sid smiled imagining his father infront of him.

Shwetha: do u see him...sid nodded in response...

Shwetha: good...now hear me baccha...ur papa will be so proud of u if u do this...tell me will u do it...she asked gently trying to know if sid wanted to do this for sure.

Sid opened his eyes and smiled at her.

Ashu: i will do it mumma...thank u...he said hugging her.

Shwetha: u can do it baccha...and ur papa will be so proud...u know he also love doing these jumps and flips...

Sid pulled back looking at her amused.

Ashu: papa was also a gymnast...

Shwetha(smiling): no baccha...papa didn't got time to learn this but he loves this...

Ashu: oh...it's ok mumma...now Ashu will learn this fully...he looked up and spoke again.

Ashu: i will learn this fully papa...I love u...he said looking at the sky and giving a flying kiss.

Shwetha smiled and hugged him to herself before sending him to the test.

Sid looked up to get a glimpse of the moon. It was shining like a anything in the sky sending the kisses down. He felt his mom was with himself when he looked at the moon. Soon Sid felt a presence and looked at his side to see Abhi standing.

Abhi: can i sit here....he asked showing the seat beside Sid.

Sid: this is ur house...why are u asking me....

Abhi: this is ur house to Sid....why are u telling like this....

Sid chuckled sadly and turned aside to see the flower bed which was on his right. Abhi sighed in defeat and sat beside him. Both of them sat there in silence looking at the stars both of them in their own world of thoughts....

To be continued.....

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