Raina's House

Rajveer was searching for his favourite shirt inside the wardrobe but was unable to find it. He almost messed up the whole wardrobe. He finally shouted "nain.. Where is my blue shirt"

Naina entered inside the room and was shocked seeing the clothes scattered, she yelled "Raj.. what have you done.."

Rajveer turned to her and asked "Where is my blue shirt??"

She gave him a look and sighed, she went to him and said "isme chilane waali kya baat hai? Aur ye room ka haal kya kiya tumne.."

"Ab nahi mil rahi shirt.." he replied.

"Toh? Tumhe kuch dikhata hai nahi wahi rakhi hogi" Naina spoke..

He smiled at her.. "Aao dekho"

She searched for his favourite shirt but was unable to find it too. She was bewildered, where it disappeared as she remembered keeping it inside the wardrobe.

"Are maine toh yahi rakhi thi kaha gayi?" she was thoughtful.

He smirked "ab bolo.. Maine kaha tha nahi hai shirt yahan...."

She glanced at him. She sighed "main laundry mein check karke aati hun" she went to the laundry room but the shirt was not there too.

Rajveer shouted "mili kya??"

"Let me search peacefully" she exclaimed.

Whereas Manvi shouted from her room "Di.. where is my red dress"

Naina sighed.. "Ek kum tha ki ye bhi chilla rahi hai dono meri parade karate hai subah subah"

She commenced towards Manvi's room and she had scattered her whole room. Naina scolded her "mannu.. Ye room ka haal kya kiya tumne? Tum toh chali jaogi ye sab sametna toh mujhe padega na baad mein"

Manvi frowned "Di.. mera red dress nahi mil raha you know how much I love it" she said.

"God..." she sighed and searched for her dress.

She found it under the scattered dresses and gave her a look. Manvi smiled innocently.

"Tumhara toh mil gaya par Raj ka shirt nahi mil raha mujhe" Naina said trying to remember where she kept his shirt.

Manvi asked "Wo blue shirt?? Jispe A likha tha?"

"Haa wahi tumne dekha?" Naina questioned her.

Manvi smiled "yea Di, main laundry kar rahi thi toh wo shirt mujhse torn ho gaya tha then I recycled it" she replied.

Naina was shocked hearing her, she gave her a look "mannu.. Batana tha na..Raj will be angry now.."

"Di.. he won't, it's just a shirt" Manvi replied caressely.

"Mann.." Naina took her name.

She heard Rajveer's voice, she held Manvi's hand and took her out. Rajveer was standing there with his blue shirt which was now turned into a cushion cover.

Manvi smiled and spoke "Acha hai na jiju.. Aapke paas aur shirts ho purane toh mujhe dena ache se use karungi inka"

Naina hit her arm and asked her to be quiet but Manvi could not understand.

Rajveer moved to her and shouted at her "kisse puchke tumne ye kiya??"

Manvi was totally stunned at his reaction, as he had never scolded her before. Rajveer further said angrily "tumhari shararatein tolerate karta hun main par ye aaj tumne kiya hai this is not right.."

"Karne se pehle kuch sochti nahi ho na tum.." he shouted at her.

Manvi was hurt, Rajveer left the place.

Naina glanced at Manvi and said "mannu.."

"Di.. jiju itna gussa kyun karke gaye?? Pehle bhi toh maine ye sab kiya hai na but he never scolded me ulta he praised me" Manvi spoke with teary eyes.

Naina wiped her tears and said "mannu.. Kuch cheezein hamare dil ke kareeb hoti hai kuch rishte ehsaas unse jude hote hai aur tumne anjaane mein kuch ehsaas ko mita diya"

Manvi was shocked and was guilty, she somehow hurt the person who cares for her the most.

Naina went inside the room, Manvi followed her and stood at the door. 

Rajveer was sitting down on the bed and staring at the shirt. Naina sat beside him keeping her hand on his shoulder. He eyed her, she said "ek shirt hi hai Raj.."

"It's just not a shirt Naina.. You know it" Rajveer replied.

"Janti hun main.. Aur mannu ne jo kiya uske liye I am sorry" Naina apologized on behalf of Manvi.

Rajveer sighed and smiled "jaanti ho.. Ispe A kyun likha hai?"

"Tumhare bhai ka naam... aur aisa hi same shirt uske paas bhi hai R naam se" Naina replied.

He nodded in yes.. "Chote got this on my birthday.." he remembered..

** flashback**
It was his birthday, Aarav hugged him from behind and shouted in his ear "happy birthday big brother"

Rajveer glanced at him and said "kaan ke parde fad doge kya?? Aise koi wish karta hai kya?"

"Aapka chote karta hai na.." he replied with a smile.

Rajveer hit his head lightly..

Aarav then came in front of him and smiled broadly.. "And I have a gift for you" he showed a packet in his hand.

Rajveer smiled and tried to hold it but Aarav ran away "Aao lelo bhai.."

"Aarav.." he frowned.

But Aarav was shocked when Rajveer did not chase him instead he was busy on his phone. Aarav noticed the expressions on his face and smiled mischievously.

"Maa.. Dad bhai ki"

Rajveer was shocked hearing his loud voice, he covered his face with his palm and whispered "are.. Marwayega kya.. Chup rah.."

Aarav glared at him, just then Rama entered the room.

Rama questioned "kya hua?? Kyun chillaye tum Aarav?"

Aarav lightly bit his hand, Rajveer screamed in pain "Aah.."

"Maa.. maa bhai na..." Aarav rushed to Rama to reveal Rajveer's secret.

"Kuch nahi maa.. Ye aise hi chilla raha hai dekho na kabse pareshan kar raha hai mujhe" Rajveer tried to divert the topic.

Rama sighed "offo tum dono bhaiyon ke beech mujhe nahi padna hai.. Raj aaj sham jaldi wapas aa jaana office se" she informed and left the room.

Rajveer agreed and he hit Aarav's head from behind. Aarav glared at him.. "What bhai??"

"Kya zaroorat thi apna muh kholne ki?" Rajveer asked.

Aarav smiled broadly and kept his hand on his shoulder "bhai.. Mera muh band rakhna hai na.. Toh mujhe bike dilwani hogi warna bol dunga maa ko aapne mere liye bhabhi dhundli hai.."

Rajveer rolled his eyes towards him "blackmailing.."

'Yes.. ab aapse hi demand kar sakta hun na" Aarav replied..

"Done.. mil jayegi" Rajveer agreed..

Aarav then gave him the packet, Rajveer opened it and it was a blue shirt with initial A. Aarav then showed another shirt with an initial R in it.

"Dekho.. Aaj sham hum ye pehenge taki sabko pata chala we are the best brothers.." Aarav said with much excitement.

Rajveer smiled and hugged him...

He came out trance of his thoughts and smiled with teary eyes "wo aakhiri baar tha jab wo mere gale laga.."

Naina consoled him, Rajveer sighed and smiled "office ke liye late ho raha hai.. Bye" he left the room.

Naina sighed, and wished both brothers patch up as she can't see him in grief. No matter how hard he tried to hide the pain of separation from his family, especially his brother, he can't do it.

Manvi was in guilt for ruining the shirt without his permission. Now, he is angry with her and she must pacify him at any cost to bring a smile on his face.

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Aarav opened the wardrobe and looked for a shirt to wear. His eye fell on the blue shirt with R initial. He picked it up and recalled..

"Bhai please don't go.."

"Aap chale gaye toh mera kya hoga??"

"Aarav.. Please let me go.."

"Main nahi rah sakta hun iss qaid mei"

His anger raised, he closed the wardrobe and then threw the shirt into the bin. He searched for the lighter, found it and burned the shirt.

"I hate you bhai... Dad se bhi zyada nafrat karta hun aapse" 

To be continued.. 

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