It had been 2 days since Krishna's letter had arrived.. Everyone had gathered at the palace gates, waiting for Dvipat and Banasen.. Soon they saw a chariot approaching.. Vrushali was really excited and didn't let karna sleep for almost two nights!

Their family will finally be completed with their two youngest sons being back.. and maybe Sushen's marriage would be their next question? Sushen shrugged on the idea of marrying someone else except Pragti.. His thoughts were cut when Dvipat and Banasen stepped out of the chariot..

Both the twins had grown tall and handsome.. Banasen had lost his childish face and now had a mature look.. Though he seemed to be happy but inside sadness was eating him.. As for Dvipat, there was always a stern look on his face, since his teenage phase.. He still covered his eye out of insecurity.. Something which karna didn't want him to do..

Vrushali welcomed them and applied a tikka on their foreheads..

Vrushali-" Putro.. I am so happy that you both are back! How tall you both have grown, you both have to bend so that I can crease your cheeks.."

Banasen gave Vrushali a warm hug.. Dvipat simply watched them, his introvert nature hadn't faded away.. Karna noticed that and went close to him..

Karna-" Dvipat,why don't you remove that eye band?"
Dvipat-" Pitashree.. I.. I don't want too.."
Karna-" Putra.. You know no one here will ever judge you.. It's alright to be yourself.. Don't worry just let me remove that.."

Dvipat's eyes softened.. Karna slowly removed his eye band, the scar wasn't scray for them.. They were very much used to,to it.. Vrishasen gave him a thumbs up while rest of his brother's gave him a smile.. It made him slightly emotional.. He immediately gave a hug to karna.. Karna was rather surprised..

He reciprocated it.. After a brief period he broke apart and had a red face.. He felt little embarrassed by his sudden actions.. It made Madhura and Raakhi laugh.. Vatsala and Chitrasen broke the good news to the twins.. Both of them were happy to be uncles again..

In Dvipat and Banasen's childhood room..

Dvipat and Banasen were sharing everything that had happened when they were in Mathura.. It saddened Vrushali when Dvipat mentioned how much be was discriminated.. But Krishna was always there to support him.. Though Vrushali noticed something was off today..

Banasen who talks alot was quite? Dvipat did most of the talking while Banasen simply stared out of the window.. Dvipat noticed that Vrushali was staring at Banasen and he stopped talking..

Vrushali-" Putra Banasen.. What happened? Is something the matter?"

Banasen looked at her... he looked hesitant.. Dvipat decided to leave to give his twin and mother some space.. But Banasen like a little child held his pinky finger and gestured him to sit..
Vrushali joined them on the floor, she took Banasen's hand in hers and asked..

Vrushali-" Now than.. Tell me.."
Banasen-" Mata.. I.. I miss Charumati.."

Banasen blushed.. Vrushali caught that and looked at Dvipat who nodded..

Vrushali-" And why do you miss her?"

Banasen-" Ma-mata! We have always been together! I mean er- like we have been together like you know as friends since childhood! Ah- Like as friends- I bet jhest also misses her! And not just me!-"

Banasen was blushing hard as he tried to frame his sentences.. He looked at Dvipat for help.. Dvipat replied with a smirk..

Dvipat-" But I don't miss her as much as you do baby brother!"
Banasen-" YOU BETRAYER!"

Banasen was flustered.. Dvipat and Vrushali laughed at his reaction.. Vrushali took the hint that Banasen may have some liking for Charumati..

Vrushali-" Do you like her putra?"
Banasen(whispers)-" Yes.. I love her more than my favorite kheer.."
Dvipat-" Your example is completely irrelevant!"
Banasen-" Huh! Whatever!"

Banasen was fuming in embarrassment.. Just revealing about your lover to your mother in such an unexpected manner.. It made his face all red.. He glared at Dvipat.. Dvipat was slightly worried that his brother might try to bust him by telling about Nitya...

Dvipat and Banasen's connected thoughts...

Dvipat-" Oye, Banasen don't you dare tell mata about my Nitya!"
Banasen-" Why jhest? Are you scared!"
Dvipat-" Oh just shut up! Just please don't tell her yet! Please please please!"
Banasen-" What will I get in return?"
Dvipat-" Huh? Why should I give you something?"

Banasen-" Alright, I will tell her!"
Dvipat-" NO! Please don't!"
Banasen-" Why are you so scared? Even if our Pitashree is strict, but mata she will understand you I know!"

Dvipat-" I am scared of losing my dear Nitya.. I am scared that Pitashree will get angry, and get me married to someone else.. After all Banasen,we both are 18 now, Pitashree can get us married.. Once jhest Bhrata Sushen is garlanded.. It's our turn.. And I-"

Banasen-" It's okay.. Don't speak any further..I am sorry.. I won't joke about something so serious.. When you feel it's the perfect timing to tell Mata and pita you may!"

Just than they lost connection.. While connecting Banasen usually loses his control over his body.. Vrushali immediately understood that the two were having some conversation..

Vrushali-" What are you two talking about? Are you both so grown up that you want to hide your so called mature talks from me!"
Banasen-" No no mata! Please don't misunderstand! Jhest was being naughty! He is teasing me! He is jealous that I have someone and he doesn't!"

Vrushali-" Oh really! Well Dvipat my boy your time will come! Now there Banasen why didn't you find someone for him!"
Dvipat-" Oh mata! This brat only looks for his self interest! Look na he left me alone!"
Banasen-" Mata he is lying! I showed him so many girls but Dvipat is great, he complains about being single and when a girl approaches him, he runs away!"

Dvipat and Banasen felt proud of the way they put up the drama.. Vrushali laughed.. She stared at them.. And kept her hands on their head and turned them towards her..

Vrushali-" Putro..I know all of this is a joke.. But never ever leave each other or your older brothers.. After all your parents won't be there for you after a certain time.. But even if you have any fights to any extent.. Always come back.. Together.."

Vrushali's words really touched both of them.. They hugged her and buried themselves in her arms.. They were tired after all the travelling.. Vrushali gently massaged their foreheads as they rested in her arms..

Dvipat had probably fallen asleep.. Banasen half opened his eyes.. He stared at his twin.. And.. He promised to always protect him..

1 week later....

Pradyumna was lying beside Aahuk.. He turned and slowly crawled to his older brother.. He tried to wake him up by saying " Aaa"..

Aahuk-" Pradyumna go.. I want to sleep for sometime.."
Pradyumna-" Naaaa!"
Aahuk-" Ughh! Okay what is it! You have been troubling me since almost a week! Ask what you want to!"

Pradyumna tried to sit straight like his brother but fell on his back and started giggling.. Aahuk sighed, he grunted as he got up and well beside Pradyumna and stared at him.. He could understand what Pradyumna would say while others( elders) thought they both were communicating in their "goo- goo gaa gaa" baby language..

Pradyumna-" Actually.."
Aahuk-" Yeah am listening.."
Pradyumna-" Mata and pita told me, that am getting another sibling..."
Aahuk-" hehe yes you are!"

Pradyumna-" Par.. Will mata forget me after my baby brother or baby sister is born?" He was almost on brink of tears.

Aahuk-" Aare! No no it's never like that! Do you know Pradyu.. When you were born.. I was little bit jealous.. I thought you would get all the attention.. You do more than needed! But still am happy that you are my baby bro!"

Pradyumna looked at him and giggled.. Maybe having another sibling isn't a bad idea after all.. He or she might little more attention than compared to him.. That's it! Pradyumna got on his knees and kissed Aahuk on his forehead..Just than Snigdha, Madhura, Vrishasen and Aahuk's childhood Vaidya came in.. Aahuk groaned.. He didn't want more medicines..

Snigdha picked Pradyumna and called a maid to give him to Vatsala till Aahuk's checkup was over.. Aahuk was nervous.. he was in severe pain since the last month.. Pradyumna noticed it..

Aahuk-" Aau waeilb ba aurlighd!"

Atleast that's what everyone heard but Pradyumna actually told Aahuk that " You will be alright!".. Aahuk smiled at him.. With Pradyumna out of the room now it was only his parents and the vaidya..

Vaidya-" Now there our small prince sleep on your back so that I can check upon you.."

Aahuk did as he was told.. The Vaidya first checked him, no cough, no cold, no fever just than he touched his chest and it made Aahuk scream.. It terrified Snigdha, Vrishasen grabbed her wrist and told her to wait till the checkup was over..

Vaidya-" Does it hurt?"
Madhura-" Vaidya ji, he has been complaining about chest pain( points) mostly in that region.."
Vaidya-" I see..."

He touched Aahuk in the spot Madhura pointed, it made him scream even more, it hurted him really bad,he kicked and turned and finally unable to take it anymore he ran to Snigdha.. The vaidya has realized the problem and asked the three to come outside.. Aahuk refused to let go his mother...

Aahuk-" Ma-mata do you th-think am alright?"
Snigdha-" Baby.. my baby everything is alright, and if it isn't, me and your Pitashree and your mata will try to make it alright! And remember, you are the strongest and toughest boy in entire Aryavarta! Okay! Wait till am back!"

Saying so Snigdha went outside..

In the corridor..

Snigdha-" What's the matter vaidya ji? Arya? Madhura why do everyone look so tensed!"
Vaidya-" Kumari... Kumar Aahuk has a hole in his heart.."

It shocked everyone..

Vrishasen-" A-a hole? What does that mean? How is that possible!"
Vaidya-" Kumar, it usually develops when the baby is either in the womb or short while after it born.. Incase of kumar Aahuk I think he developed that when he was still in womb.. Before I proceed I have some questions.."

Snigdha felt traumatized.. Madhura stood beside her to give her support.. Vrishasen wiped the sweat off his forehead and took a deep breath..

Vrishasen-" Yes please.."
Vaidya-" Did you or kumari Snigdha had similar health problems as Kumar Aahuk when you were his age or any younger or elder?"
Vrishasen-" No.. I never had severe medication.."

Snigdha-" I-I.. My parents did tell me.. That I-I.. I did have the same hole in my heart.. Bu-but.. It was small... So I was well soon.. I don't think I had so much health problems as Aahuk.."

Her voice trembled..

Vaidya-" I see.. This hole in heart is probably hereditary.. Babies take both of their parents traits.. Maybe this was passed onto him by kumari Snigdha."

Snigdha felt terrible.. She couldn't control herself and broke down..

Madhura-" BUT THERE MUST BE SOMETHING WE CAN DO!"
Vaidya-" Yes.. It can be operated!"
Vrishasen-" It can?"
Vaidya-" Yes.. As for now, the three of you please talk.. If you decide that Kumar Aahuk should get a surgery.. I will let you know the details.."

Vrishasen thanked the vaidya, a servant led bim out.. Snigdha sat on the corridor sofa and cried till her eyes were red... Vrishasen felt bad..

Vrishasen-" Snigha.. It's not your fault.. So please don't cry.. Our Aahuk will be alright.."

Snigdha-" No arya... It's all my fault.. Only if I was strong when I was young.. Only if I didn't have a hole in my heart.. Aahuk wouldn't have it.. Its all my fault.. It's all my fault that I am so weak.."

Madhura-" No no no didi.. Please don't say that.. You are NOT weak.. You are the strongest person I ever met.. You are no less than a role model for me.. You are stronger than arya.. Everything will be okay.."

Madhura's eyes were moist.. She didn't like to see Snigdha cry.. She gently wiped her tears away.. And pulled her into a hug.. Vrishasen went down to his knees and slowly turned Snigdha's face and made direct eye contact..

Vrishasen-" Snigha, do you trust me? Please answer.. Do.you. trust. Me?"

Snigdha looked at him with tearful eyes and gently nodded while still being in Madhura's arms.. Vrishasen held her hands and said..

Vrishasen-" Than please, keep this trust alive and believe in me.. I will do everything in my power or beyond it, to give OUR Aahuk a normal life.. He is strong just like you! Everything. Will be.. Alright.."

Snigdha looked at his assuring eyes.. Madhura gave her a nod.. She wiped her face and the three went back to Aahuk..

[Was this chapter like a rollercoaster? Happy to sad? Well than will Aahuk be alright? Next chapter is a special interaction and an unexpected letter! Stay tuned!!]