Manik's Pov

Manik, please. Mere liye. Nandini's puppy face really worked, when Avni's didn't. For a change, I wasn't ready to agree for my daughter's wish but my wife's wish though there was a catch for my 'yes'. Making my wife proud of her own self, making my daughter scowl at me. I muttered sorry. She gave hard glare in return, meaning she was mad at me. Yet, I sat on the weighing machine in the temple for tulabhara.

((Tulabhara, also known as Tula-Purusha is an ancient Hindu practice in which a person is weighed against a commodity, and the equivalent weight of that commodity is offered as a donation. The Tulabhara ceremony is observed in several parts of India.))

This was the very first time, I'm doing such things. Nandini was very adamant to perform tulabhara for all of us. She says it's a good thing. I really don't how. Sounds exactly like me. No one had done that for me. In fact, my parents aren't that ritual like Nandini's family. Even if my family was, they would never do such things for me.

Are we done yet? I asked with annoyance, while Abhay and Avya were cheering the people, who were keeping rice bags to my equivalent weight. I was amused by seeing the number of bags they were placed to balance the weight. I weigh so much. I never knew that.

Not yet. Nandini shushed me. I sat, grumpily.

Nandini and the temple staff talked something in their native language, trust me nothing I could guess. She was well versed with her native languages even today, I sighed. Even she is from Mangalore and Kashmir, she had a very nice grip on both Kannada and Malayalam. If I count in the round, she speaks six languages fluently. I'm nowhere near to it. It even includes French and Spanish. I proudly say that about my wife.

Is this done? when I saw staff taking the rice from another side when I and rice bag balanced on the weigh, she nodded her head. Still giving instructions to the staff, who obliged whatever she said.

Can I get up? I asked like an innocent baby when I finally landed on the floor without any weigh equivalent from another side. She gave nodded her head. I slowly walked to her asking to mini monsters to shut up, they gave pointed look, until I picked Nandini in my arms from behind, made her settle on the place, I was sitting before. Making her amused.

If it is a good thing. Then you are also having one. I eyed the people, they looked still surprised. I rubbed my nape not knowing how to convey them.

Can you do this for her? I doubted if they knew English yet referred tulabhara through my eyes. They look like local, who don't understand anything but there native. Yet, It was my turn to be amused when they started keeping rice bags. Taking a sue.

They are very well educated to understand your English. I looked Nandini dumbfounded. I nodded my head.

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We offered our donation to them, walked inside the temple. I carried Avni in my arms, who was sulking at my behavior. Still cocooned in my arms safely without any protest, though you can't miss the angry pout.

I was looking around with Abhay when they both were praying or when they are going around the temple. It was a simple and warmly temple, no hustle bustle. Quite and peaceful. It was their Aiyyappa's temple. Finally, I met him. Who is the talk of the town? Sorry, our home.

Are we done yet? Abhay saved me from glares that they were giving him.

Shut up. And Pray. Nandini joined his little hands in front of her God, closed his eyes by her palms, it was quite funny how he was scowling about the whole thing. Until I saw Pumpkin doing the same with me.

All I said was thank you for Him if he ever existed, for giving them back to me. After all the things I had endured. I lost my hope on getting back in my life. I doubted whether I had moments with them or not. But today, everything is changed. I'm not only having moments with them but I'm part of that moments. Keep them happy and safe always but with me by their side.

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Aa abhi gussa? I poked Avni's cheek, while Abhay and Nandini were distributing food and clothes to the needy people before us, once I and Avni were done. She looked another side. Stating she was mad at me.

Papa is sorry Pumpkin. I held my ears tried being cute, which worked a little though, she turned to my side.

How can you say yes for her and not me? Not acceptable Papa Malhotra? She folded her tiny hands around her chest. I giggled seeing her cuteness.

Aww! My Pumpkin. I kissed her cheeks. Made her sit on the car bonnet. Abhay came to me, showing his hands. I made him sit next to her.

I agreed because she warned me that she will throw me out of our room. I pouted sadly at her. I know, I was born shamelessly to say our talks to my daughter. Do you think I care?

Arey, you could've come to my room. I would've not thrown you out of the room, In fact, I and you would've had a night out. She said excitedly. I was stunned to hear my daughter's innocence. Damn! I never expected that. I could hear giggles from another side. I glanced Abhay was laughing at me.

Poor Dad. I noted my son was not so innocent. That gave me hint, how their mind works.

Accha tuje tho sab malum hai? I asked him sarcastically. He stopped laughing minute I questioned him. He gave nervous smile.

I don't know anything. He nodded with discomfort. He all needed at the moment was to run away.

What are you talking about? Avni was a curious cat.

Nothing, Pumpkin. Nandini stood next to me. Giving what's-going-on-look. I chucked it.

Let's get going then. Nandini helped Avni to get in the car, I gave my full attention to my son. He passed me a nervous smile.

And you didn't answer my question? I was in the fatherly mood. For a change, Abhay Malhotra looked like a scared kitten. Let me remind myself it's not quite often it happens.

I did. I'm the innocent baby of yours. Trust me, he really knows how to act well. I need not mention it too. You know him so well.

I know what to do, I should keep you away from Cabir and Sanskar. Bigad raha hai tuje. And you stay away from them. I warned him, he nodded obediently with innocent eyes. Chodunga nae un dono ko mai. How dare they spoil my kids by introducing them to something like intimacy? Milne do muje, Batha tha hu. Mai kya karunga un dono ko.

Words. I stressed.

Okay. I heard his meek. I picked him up settled myself on driver seat and Abhay on my lap. Surprising him. I smiled, it was his unsaid wish. I have seen looking at Avni with jealous, whenever she sits on my lap while I'm driving. To say, Abhay wants to learn car at age of 10. Weird.

I say, boy, is a totally different kind of specimen.

Yeppy! He screamed making me close my ears. Damn! This three will damage my ears one fine day.

Nandini smiled broadly seeing her son's happiness, Avni eyes twinkled seeing him. It is not often Abhay put forth his excitement or wishes. It is us, who needs to know what he wishes always. Kinda complicated.

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I smelled fresh french fries, I was in love with it.

I'm loving you little more for this. I licked ketchup from my thumbs, she glared me from behind the stove seeing me eating hot french fries nonstop.

Of course. All you love is food. I should've known that. Nandini gritted her teeth.

Daddy. This. Abhay stood before me with DVD collection. After all, it was movie night.

Select the best. He grinned and dug himself to select the movie.

Hello, Genere is my choice you forgot that. Avni started her catfight with Kitten in her hand. I looked Nandini, who sighed in defeat. They were fighting for change today, all because they both wanted the same room of Avni. And no one is ready to leave the topic or the room, Abhay even dumped his luggage in that room, stating his firmness and stubbornness in getting that room. That's quite interesting for me. They usually don't fight, when they do, I honestly say they are worst. A good worst for me.

Fine. Lo. Abhay thrust collection on Avni's lap, and there was no sigh of guilty in Avni's face, that was also first. She feels bad whenever she rules over and gets her way with Abhay easily.

Whatever. She dug herself in her own search. I turned to Nandini.

That's first.

For you, for sure. They fight more than cat and rat. You have no idea. Even it may continue for months sometimes. That piece information shook me. Can they stay away from each other long? Is my question. My days with them say either way though.

Abhay usually doesn't fight for pity things. No one can please him with materialistic things. But when he likes or loves something or someone. He can go to any extent to fetch it. I say any extent. He won't compromise no matter what it takes. He gets what he wants. Sounds exactly like me. I don't know, I should jump in the joy that my boy can be obsessed with something or feel more upset with the same things. I know the extent meant crossing every line of limit.

And that's not the case of Avni. Sure she fights for what she wants but in her limits. She knows where to draw the line of limit. That doesn't mean she compromises, she finds an alternative to get things. Unlike Abhay, who doesn't care about anything. He is a direct approach, showcases his needs or wants openly and aggressively where Avni she covers up. Ending up getting what she always wants. And we will be never knowing what she wants until she gets whatever she wants. Interesting though. That made me fill in dots from past. I left meaningful chuckle. She gave you know look. I was pretty impressed. My kids can be selfish too.

Jaanu. She hummed to me, while I made her sit, took her place to fry rest of french fries for tonight. After heavy nonveg feast in the best restaurant with Jack and Mr. Brown's family. We decided to have a movie, as we weren't that sleepy.

Nandini surprised Jack and Mr. Brown with her family. I could see tears of happiness in their eyes. And I let them have their holidays in their home country. Meaning they were returning to London for the whole two months. I didn't want them to miss their family anymore. They were delighted and blessed us not before Avni apologizing Jack and Mr. Brown for her behavior. They both heartily forgave her.

You know this theory, I can relate it from the past. You know Abhay openly played his wicked games to get us together. While Avni, she played behind curtains. I'm certain that they won't compromise what they want. They are stubborn in their own way. They can go to any extent. I get it. She smiled with understanding.

I know. They will be difficult when they are stubborn. But they are best. She said proudly, indeed she nurtured the kids in the best way, one could do.

The difficult road often us takes to a beautiful destination. Aren't they? I switched off the gas, while I pressed my lips with her. She just gave in to me.

Cheez. My virgin eyes. I heard Avni and you think I care. Nandini started hitting me with her fits. I chuckled yet hold the command on her lips. She started groaning much to my teasing. It was getting better.

Oh! God, you both badly need to stop it. My poor baby sis. I left Nandini looked back only to see Abhay closing both their eyes with his not so tiny hands. I fetched my phone from the counter took their adorable sight. Damn! My babies. They looked too cute for their own good.

And they say they fight. Yet, they know to be with each other even when they are fighting. Aren't they beautiful souls?

I ran to them, picked them only to hear the waves of laughter for them.

I'm taking them to the theatre room. Get snacks till then we will be ready with the movies. Mummy nodded her head in autopilot still laughing with them.

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Avni, did you even selected a movie? Abhay asked the nth time. But madam as all time to piss him off. God! They both are too strong headed. Compared to me and Nandini.

I'm ready. Nandini settled her tray of snacks. That flipped us. Damn! She was serious about the whole night movie marathon. It's in her wish list. Seriously whole night. Who will have such wishes?

Mom, Ye kuch zada nae huwa? He was stunned seeing the snacks. I blinked my eyes in surprise until the whole theatre went pitch dark.

Ahhhhhh!! We three screamed hearing the creepy sound from the sound system.

No way. I was about to pull out the DVD from the player, but my daughter pushed me to the bed, an instant, I was hugged by two scared souls just like me. I hate this.

Avni, pardon us, please. I bugged her horrifiedly, she nodded her head in 'no', took pizza slice, she stretched her legs and kept volume high. I was going to die seeing the scariest ghost. Did I mention, I was terrified of horror movies? Not only me it includes Nandini and Abhay too. Anyone can easily mortify three of us with horror movies and sound? I'm so hating this.

Not until I get my room my own self. She can't be really serious.

That's not happening. Abhay got of my hug, he sat with a challenge, we could easily conclude he was getting scared yet trying to cover up for the damn room. Are you even serious?

If you want to punish him. Go do that. Don't scare us? Nandini cuddled on my lap, while I was already hiding my face in her soft hairs, they are the hideous spot for me, after hearing the creepy sounds. Damn! I hate them.

Why I'm even saying it again now? I hate you, Avni for this.

Mom, you can't say that. Abhay started his melodrama as he sat on Nandini's lap, cuddling himself not to see anything further. Who does that for poor babies? Avni does that.

Bare with me, sweethearts. Avni royally hipped the sound. I was feeling dizzy already. I curse myself for agreeing to her demand to select the movies, I'm regretting already. Nandini and Abhay glared me. I gave nervous smile to them. Put her on the bed. I slowly made my way towards Avni, trying not to give two hoots to the creepy scene going on the screen. For crying lords sake it was Paronmal activities.

Pumpkin. She gave side glances, while she watched the movie with full interest. I wish I could switch off the whole of idea of seeing the movie now.

What? She asked innocently. I could hear the scream of all three. I closed my eyes and turned to my daughter.

Please. pretty please. My cuteness was loaded with my words. And she caught my sugar coated tone very well.

Fine. She got up and changed the next movie, much to my breath it was Home Alone. Not again. Yet, better than a horror movie. This movie is my kids favorite, I kinda compare the boy and Abhay very well. If you ask me.

We lied on the bed lazily covering ourself with heavy duvets. It was damn cold in the basement where the whole entertainment room was present. It was too cold and cozy, we four were already cuddled with the movie running. We all four enjoyed and sleep was far away still we were feeding our self nonstop while watching the movie, though our stomach was full already long back, we weren't giving up seeing yummy snacks. I could hardly resist myself.

The boy is so like me. Abhay said dreamily. I could nod my head, how relatable we were. I thought.

Of course, he is. But you need to agree you can't be that smart without me. Avni started her bicker all again. They started their own tom and jerry. We both parents didn't care but watched the movie without undivided attention. Movie sound more interesting to us than their fight.

Hey, you both, out. You are disturbing us. Go out and fight. Nandini said annoyingly hearing their scream. I could hardly see screen they were everywhere. Pulling hairs of each other. Using their nails and hands as their weapons. Hitting each other with their leg; what not. They both were rebellious, I guess they hit their head somewhere today. And this is the outcome.

How mean? They launched on Nandini, I made things easy for them, I paused the movie and gave cushions for both of them. And there started the pillow fight with their mamma. I quickly placed my phone of video recording mood to capture the moment. I entered the war zone with them. I hit them with the cushion in excitement, for my misfortune it hit my Jaanu alone. And there started our fight. Abhay on my side and Avni on Nandini's. All I could see was feather flying, dropping on us, or on the floor. It was a mess with us laughing our asses teasing each other. 

While Avni and my wife decorated me with feathers on my head. I yelled at them but still couldn't get out of their hold, who was busy in recording my bad face, laughing out loud. I glared them. 

My daddy is chooo cute. Avni pulled my cheeks. I made a crying face at her, all she did was pose and get our picture clicked by Nandini, who was laughing aloud with Abhay.

Even I want a pic. Abhay cribbed I glared him, do you think he gives two shits to me. Hell no. He got what he wants.

Aur aap ko pic nae chai hai? My wife grinned brightly at my sarcastic remark, she sat on my lap giving tight peak on my cheek not before clearing all feather from my hair.

I smiled brightly, while I pecked her crown, I cuddled her more into me, my kids posed and took so many group selfie. We smiled brightly and grinned doing funny things. It was really fun until we decided to play the rest of the movie.

Abhay played the next movie. For a change, it was a Hindi movie, which I never have seen before but I remember it by reading the name of the movie, I was the lead singer for entire songs in that movie. I had worked individually to many albums and movies without Fab4 being part of it. It was one such movie. Both kids hooted aloud seeing my name on the screen after title cards. I was so happy seeing them grinning proudly with my wife, who whistled loudly taking us in surprise. She gave nervous smile but taught how to whistle to us. Nevertheless, we tried but came up with empty hands. While she promised us that she'll teach us before we go back Mumbai. I goofed with my kids happily.

Therefore, Avya both drowned in the movie, while Abhay was telling Avni meaning of some words, which she wasn't aware of. Which I may add aren't the meaning of that word at all. I tried to say but Nandini shushed me. It is always fun seeing Avni using wrong words or pronunciation in Hindi, we gonna enjoy for sure. I hope she won't herself embarrass in front of others. Though I felt bad for her. Yet, It is fun to play the prank with Avni. I gulped my giggles hearing some words Abhay was teaching her. Nandini glared me we both acted by covering up our mischief by looking at the screen without getting what the actual fuck was happening there. And we don't need to care about Abhay. He was born actor. He was actually fooling Avni Malhotra. I was amused that his little sister was believing him. At the moment, I knew Avni trust Abhay blindly. She was navie only in his matter. And trusts whatever he says.

They slept. I heard Abhay, I was already yawning, it was dawn out there. 

Can we do cycling? I gave Abhay piggy rid, while I covered Nandini and Avni, who cuddled themselves with each other. My ladies were so adorable that I could hardly resist or get enough of their cuteness.

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Are you gonna speak now? We both rode the cycle on the shore. Abhay looked excited seeing the morning sky with the beach. His smile can really brighten up anyone's smile. He had that kind of smile. I loved it the most.

Woh. I slowed down my speed so that he could match me. 

Hmm.

I need something. I gave my full attention hearing him, taking a cue he continued.

Woh, I was thinking, kya hum mamma ko Nana Nani ghar bej sakthe hai kya? My reaction was reflex, wasn't he the same boy, who was going all crybaby, when his mom decided to go to her mamma's home. Unbelievable.

Abhay, Why do you want to send her in the first place? I was annoyed. I made so many plans to make her stay and here my son wants to pour water on all my efforts and drama.

Like hell, I'm gonna send my wife.

I know. You don't want to send her. But can we think about it? Don't you think, mamma will be having the wish to spend her time with her parents? I know she never says, though I think, No. I know, she wants to stay with them. I have seen in her eyes. She wants to know her parents. Spend some time with them. She wants to get pamper from them. She wants to have a good bond with Mamu. She just misses them. She want to be part of her own family, which consists of her parents and brother. And she never says that to us. Because nothing is important to her than us, isn't it our duty to take care of her needs and wants and fullfill? Can we not give her what she wants and needs, when she neglects every wish of her's for us? Don't you think it's high time for her to live for herself too. And we stop being selfish for her happiness. I blinked my eyes, just to confirm, it was it 10-year old talking to me. But all questions were answered by Abhay Malhotra. Only he can do that. Even I can be selfish, but he won't be at the cost of his mother.

Dad, do you want mom, to miss out the love you have missed in your life? Do you want mom, not feel her parents love? And you know how it feels being a child and also being a parent. You know both pain and hurt better than any. Do you want mom and her parents go through the same? Can you let someone feel the same what you felt in your presence? When you know, you can compensate for that pain for them. Don't you do this for mom?? For her and her parents happiness. I know you won't let that happen. Think about it. Damn! He made me speechless. I didn't had any come back. Because he was truthful for my own bad situation. I hate it when he is right and against me.

And how are going to live without your mother? I was not giving up easily. If it was his mother it was a different story for me. She is my wife.

In past,I didn't let her go away from me when I was in the relationship with her. I kept her with me in the name of living relationship, even her parents were visiting once in while. I never let her go away from me. She was too much precious for me to send her away from me, even if it is her parents home. I'm reluctant.

It's not easy. But I'm sure we won't miss her. He said confidently. Something was cooking in his brain already. He may not be so smart for Guinness record, but you can't ignore his way of working for his needs and wishes.

You look so confident. He smirked at me.

Because we have DAD here to look after us in mom's absence. I snapped my head at him. Damn! he won half battle already. I should've not come out of the home, for this talk. Even when I knew something was fishy about the whole topic.

I so knew it. I turned my head at Avni, who was coming by walk near us.

You didn't agree to his ways. Did you? She was more scared, that I let go. Conclusion, she knew the news already. Surprisingly my son is in one piece.

Not still. But eventually for sure. Abhay beat me. I rolled my eyes.

He is trying in a different way though. I made her sit on the rod of cycle before me once she reached me, I cleaned her legs which was dirty as she walked all way in bare foot. I glared her.

It felt nice. Wet sand. I love it. She grinned, I shook my head. I started peddling, while Abhay tailed behind us with his cycle.

How different is his way? I explained what he said. She gave astonish look to Abhay.

Your smartness in growing day by day. But I tell you, they are twisted and wicked. She taunted him back. I laughed at their banter. 

Oh! Did I tell you Mr.Malhotra, that your daughter agreed for this. I put the sudden break.

You seriously didn't, Pumpkin. I was more annoyed.

You wish. I glared my son. He speeded up and reached before me, I put the break so that I avoid any mishap.

Dad, C'mon yaar think. You'll get the chance to look after us all alone. We'll have so much fun. Mamma ghar pe nae hogi, we can have our ways. You and Avni can carelessly throw things here and there. No one to order us to do this and that. We'll have the home for ourselves without any rules and regulations. We can have lot of night outs. We need not to clean or cook. How can I even forget about the nonveg? We can prepare whenever we want and there won't any bickering about it smell or our demand. Think about it. He needs to join politics. He will surely win. Is all I thought. He is good at convincing people.

Marvelous. I clapped my hands at him, he grinned shyly. Avni rolled her eyes at my remark.

Avni, I hope you recorded this very well. We need it so that your mamma hears this beautiful confession from her son. Abhay's face was worth watching. Try and act smart with Manik Malhotra. I show you a better place.

You didn't record it. He tried to be confident. Keyword 'Tried'. But he knows who is the daddy here.

You wish baby. He sulked badly.

Abhay, It's not easy for me to look after you both like Nandini. She is pro. I never handled you both alone without she not being my side. I need her every time. I don't know what you want without you both not telling me. I can't be around you both always. I will be having work. I can't give the time as Nandini does. She knows you better than me from years. Yes, I do know you. But a mother is a mother. I can never replace your mother's place. You need her always. Whenever you go home after your school, you need your mother to welcome you with hugs and kisses. You need her whenever you are stuck somewhere. You need her to wake you up, till you asleep. Mother is very essential than a father. I can never be Nandini, trust me. And taking care of you both without her help is like a myth to me. And I don't want you to live a life like me without a mother. I know the importance better than you. You need her in ever step of your life more than me. A child without a mother is really not easily like it sounds. I have been there. And I don't want you to be there like me. I tried to explain to him. I'm total loser as a father without Nandini. That even scares me. What if I neglect them like my parents did to me to them? I don't want my children to suffer the same what I had been through.

I know, you can't be our mom, but trust me you'll be more than awesome mother and father for us. We trust you. Believe yourself. Please think about it. Abhay was very serious, I could actually feel that. He was saying with empty words, I knew he meant his each word for me. I was overwhelmed for the trust he had on me.

Even I think so, Papa. Don't doubt. You'll be perfect. We trust you to look after us without mom around us. I couldn't believe that even my daughter brought what my son said like me. Damn! That boy should've been a counselor. He really got into my brain. And he washed it thoroughly and put the memory he wished to play, in my mind.

I don't want you both to compromise on anything. Especially in case of getting our love. You, my babies, deserve the best. And you'll get us no matter what. My voice had the finality that made them feel bad.

And why do you want me to send your mom away? Aren't you happy having us both always by your side? That was my trump card.

Papa, we are happy to have you both by our side. You people try to make us happy even if you both aren't fine. You both are the best. We love you for all the efforts you both put for us. But Papa, we are mature enough to understand that you both can't be always by our side. We are not going to compromise or going to adjust on anything. Because we trust you that you both will never let us adjust on anything. At least not with your love and time for us. We trust you that you'll be there for us whenever we need you both. I fell for my children all over again. I had tears in my eyes already. Abhay won his need totally. I never knew my babies could be this mature. Truly our good deeds were gifted in form of our children. My babies.

I and Nandini will try to keep your trust always. I promise you both that you both will never compromise or adjust anything that concerns us. I and your mom will be there for you always. No matter what. Avni hugged me while Abhay smiled widely. He joined the hug latter. I was blessed with gems. I was.

Whenever I think, that they can't be more mature than this, they prove me hell wrong in next move.

Aur waise bhi, mom is going to continue her studies, we can't bug her always. So, here we go, Mr. Manik Malhotra. We gonna bug you too badly for your own good. Abhay sang happily. I laughed at it with Avni. I'm going to enjoy this phase for sure. I'm going to learn my kids better than never before. It's my time to prove how capable I am, to look after my kids without Nandini. It was more than a challenge. It was the biggest responsibility lined up for me. Not only this two I'm sure more to come to join them, with this. I kinda excited, scared and nervous. In all this I was happy to have children all by myself without any sharing with Nandini. Call me selfish. I don't care.

Am I ready to become their single parent? I questioned myself before this argument with kids. Now, I knew the answer, not because of my emotions. Because I know I'll not break my kid's expectation and trust in me. They are too precious for me.

I know the answer.

I'll be the best for my kids in Nandini's absence. I'm ready to become there mom too. I won't let my babies adjust on any damn thing in the world. They gonna get what they always deserved.

So, Now answer to my question? Abhay asked hopefully. As if leaving me with any choices.

On one condition. I tried my way, though.

And what's your condition, Mr. Malhotra? Avni it was. I pouted at them for insensitive tone.

We gonna have our weekend with your mom. No matter what. No bargaining with time or anything such. She'll be with us the whole time. We can visit her or she can come whenever she wishes from her parents home. Bolo manjur hai? They both gave disbelief look to me.

Your such a child. They both commented at me.

Ridiculous. I started bargaining with my kids. Damn! Did I really agree with this? I hate it though, Regardless, I know it was high time for me to act mature when my kids can act like one. I know it is difficult. I hope I go through it with kids by my side.

Then it's a YES. Abhay stated more than a question. I hate to admit. But I was proud of my kids. If they can do so much for their mom, I should something for my wife at least.

Yes. They both jumped in joy. I gave grumpy face to them.

I don't understand their happiness. How can any child be so happy without a mother? I was never happy without my mother. I always craved for that love.

Then I realized the mother was Nandini not my any mother's. She deserves that love from her kids. She has given so much to deserve that love for them. And my kids can go any extent to keep her happy even it means to share their mom and her time. They totally deserve the best. I make sure I give them till my last breath.

Lets' go back. I said, but they weren't in the mood but to do cycling. I had no option but to stay back with them. Leaving them alone near the shore. Is a big no-no from me. I helped Avni a bit with her cycling and she was fine with her own later. And Abhay by her side still guiding on her peddle and break, They went along riding cycle together. I smiled at them. While I sat on the steps.

Good morning Sir. I looked the person, he was our watchman, but my attention was gained by the little boy, who was hiding behind him. Yet, giving me bright smile.

Good morning. I greeted them. I showed the boy my hand. He took them before taking his dad's assurance. That looked so cute.

Hey. What's your name? He gave toothless smile.

Aadhi. I smiled at him.

Nice name Aadhi. I'm Manik.

I know. I'm your big fan. I was surprised to hear his English which had little texture of his native. Though the boy was around five, he had good grip in the language.

Oh! That's really nice to meet my younger fan. He smiled crazily, he poked his dad, who instantly passed him a dairy and a pen. The boy looked so innocent. It felt too good. I was going aww on his sweet innocent gesture.

Your sign. I giggled happily at his gesture and gave what he wanted.

Happy? He nodded happily. I asked his father to take our picture. I'm sure, I wasn't in a good piece to be called handsome. But I'm sure, I'm hell good looking to take any picture any damn time. Born Greek God.

Papa. I heard Avya's happy scream. I was sure they both were racing. I stiffened in anxiousness looking at them. In reflex, I was on my toes near them.

Slow down. I screamed at them but no use. They did what they always did. I sighed in defeat. But smiled at them and clicked their picture smiling face.

I won, Sweetheart. Avni pouted but reached me in few seconds after Abhay. I picked them in my arms when they both are done with their cycling.

Hey. Abhay advanced himself towards the boy, who was still gazing us, while his father was keeping cycles in the garage with Avni.

Hi. The boy hesitated and he looked at me.

Meet my son, Abhay and that's my daughter Avni. And guys this Aadhi. Your new small friend. I introduced them. Both my kids welcomed the boy inside happily to have a new friend. That made me admire them more. They both were so down to earth, even I felt ashamed of my own self for not treating my  employee's in the right way. I should really pay fees to learn many good things from them. All thanks to their mother again. She gave them the best value in the world for her kids. And there is no compromise on that.

Aur aap, andhar aye. I called the watchman. He was so elated seeing his son happy. He was deeply moved the way my kids treated the boy. I saw Abhay working on the omelet for the boy when he heard that boy still didn't have eaten anything in breakfast. And Avni behind him for the help. Man! I fell in love with them more for their heart and emotions.

I seriously don't need to teach them anything. However, I need to learn from them more. They both got everything a good human being should possess. I was chilled out. Maybe taking care of them is not the horrendous job like I thought. But I'm sure, My kids will look after me like always they did. I will enjoy my moments with them for sure.

You have the best children. I nodded proudly at the man beside me.

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Do you wanna eat something? I questioned my sleepy babies, who were too lazy to open their eyes also.

Papa, Nini. Avni threw her hands in the air, indicating me to pick up, it was already noon. They were tired and ready to sleep after playing and screaming lungs out with Aadhi. While I sat with them with my laptop to check my emails, I attended them with my work.

Aur aap ko bukk nae lagra hai, kya? Bukad. He nodded his head in no. Didn't even care, I gave him a creepy name. He was sleepy that's it.

I picked him too.

Where should I put you? All I got an answer was Avni room. They are reluctant and stubborn still. I gave up made them sleep next to each other. All they did was cuddle each other.

Finally, huh! I nodded my head with smile when my wife rested her head on my shoulders.

Nandini. She just hummed at me still admiring them.

You said they are stubborn and use twisted ways to get whatever they wish, right? She bobbed her head with the smile.

They may fight with the world, Jaanu. But they fight for right things. They will get whatever they wish which is rightfully theirs. I trust them in this. In whatever way they choose, I assure you that they will fight for only good. Not only for themselves for others too. Our kids can be selfish and selfless too. She smiled at my words.

I know. I just wanted you to know by yourself. I gave amused smile.

You know, you are the best mother in the world. If I'm proud of our kids, you are the ultimate reason for it. You brought them in the best way, I could even imagine a mother giving to her children. Thanks for the best kids in the world. Trust me, I mean my words. Thank you. I kissed her crown.

She blushed but released from my hold she went behind me. Jumped on my waist, I balanced us holding door frame.

So, shouldn't I be awarded for the same?? She kissed my cheeks. I closed my eyes. I spread duvet on babies. I walked us both to our room.

Of course, sweetheart. I latched the door behind me properly, as I put her on the bed.

You are going to be rewarded sweetly. I grinned as my hands made way on my bottoms.

Waiting desperately. She laughed. I climbed on the bed leaving my cloths to kiss the floor.

And rest I leave for your imagination. All I could say is it just moans and groans of us in our world.

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This will be length of update from here on. I can't write more than it. Sorry, even your comments or participation is not helping me write further.

Well, this holidays are going to be fast forward. I'm not able to write more. I don't know why??

How's it?? Though I know it doesn't have Manan but Manik and Avya.

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