The days after their arrival to India pass quickly. It's Sunday. Anamika has settled everything. She has to go to Angel's house. Sachin and Angel have thrown a party to celebrate the birth of their daughter. Anamika is pleased for certain reason. Maybe, she will meet them after a long time and she really liked Angel and her company. She's sitting lost in her thoughts when Ansh's voice brings her out of the trance.

"Mumma! Kahan kho jaate ho!! Dekho na aapka phone baj raha hai. Vineet Uncle ka call hai." he says.

She attends the call and calms down hearing him.

"Sab thik hai na, Anamika? Kab se call kar raha hoon. Kahan thi tum?" he asks.

"Sorry, wo kaam kar rahi thi na toh sunai nahi diya. Aapko kuch kaam tha?" Anamika asks.

"Nahi! Bas tumhe ye batane ke liye phone kiya tha ki tum aur Ansh 6 baje tak ready ho jana. I will come to pick you two. So don't worry." he says over the phone and Anamika smiles lightly.

She agrees and disconnects the call. She finds Ansh beside her, and she smiles.

" Hum aaj Saransh ke ghar jayenge na? " he asks.

"Haan! Aapke favorite uncle aayenge aapko lene." Anamika says.

"Yayy! Maza aayega. Aur aap kuch bologi bhi nahi." he chuckles and it only makes Anamika smile.

"Mumma ne pehle kuch bola tha kya?" she asks pretending to be sad.

"Haan! Aapne Ansh aur uncle ko danta tha." Ansh says looking at her.

"Aap dono ne bhi toh meri baat nahi maani thi na." Anamika says looking at her son.

"Ansh mumma ki saari baatein maanta hai. Bas mumma nahi manti." he says teasingly.

Anamika looks at him and the boy runs away, giggling. She runs behind him, in order to catch him. After a little run, Anamika holds Ansh by his arms.

"Kaunsi baat nahi maani mumma ne? Haan!!" she asks cuddling the boy.

The boy turns towards her mother. He looks at her keenly, she gets surprised when the boy puts his palms on her cheeks and kisses on her head.

"Aap toh world ki besht mumma ho." he says and hugs her.

Anamika embraces him in her arms, after all, he is the real reason of her existence. She loves him more than her life. She kisses his head softly. Her eyes are teary. She never thought that she has come this far with her son. His smiles, his giggles and all his antics make her smile. She forgets all the pain that she has faced in the past. She looks at her son intently,maybe savoring his presence. The boy kisses her cheeks, and she smiles. He demands for food and Anamika serves the same to him. They have food after which they share some  playful moments.

The day passes in a blur and it's already 5 in the evening. She didn't realise when she fell asleep  along with Ansh. The boy is still sleeping, his head on her arm and one hand around her waist. She kisses his head.

"Ansh, utho bache! Fir ready hona hai na Humko. Saransh ke ghar jaana hai na" she says in order to wake him.

The boy opens his eyes and casts a look at his mother.

"Uncle aa gaye?" he asks.

"Nahi! Aap ready ho jaoge toh main uncle ko phone karungi phir wo aayenge." Anamika says in order to wake him up.

The boy jumps on the bed in the next moment. It seems like he is very excited to meet Vineet and also Saransh. He also knows that Saransh has got a baby sister and he is elated to see her.

" toh fir aap mujhe jaldi se ready kardo. Mujhe uncle se milna hai. 7 days se nahi mila Ansh unse." he says counting on his fingers.

"acha acha! Apni car ko break lagao. Chalo, jao muh dhokar aao. Mumma aapkiDress nikalegi tab tak." Anamika says.

Ansh runs into the washroom while Anamika moves to take out his clothes and also to select a saree for herself. She keeps Ansh's clothes on the bed and takes a look at her sarees. Her reverie is broken by Ansh.

" Ansh choose karega mumma ka dress." he says innocently.

Anamika lets him do and the boy chooses a blue colored saree with a golden border.

"Aap ye pehenna." he says.

Anamika nods affirmatively and then makes the boy ready and then she herself gets ready, and ties her hair in a bun. She indeed looks pretty in the royal blue saree. The time passes, and there is a ring on the door. Ansh rushes to open the door and it's Vineet. The boy chuckles while the latter holds him in his arms. He asks about Anamika and  she comes out at the same time. Vineet glances at her and is lost for a moment.

Anamika breaks her trance and they leave the house.

*****

SaGel House

The house is beautifully decorated. It's almost a month since Ruhi is born. Anamika, Ansh and Vineet reach the house. Ansh runs inside to search for Saransh while Vineet leads Anamika towards his sister and friend. Anamika congratulates Angel and casts a look at the baby girl who is in the cradle.

"she is so beautiful." Anamika exclaims.

"Toh uthao, sambhalo. Main guests ko dekhti hoon." Angel says as she asks Anamika to handle Ruhi.

Anamika takes the little girl in her arms, who chuckles upon seeing her. Anamika is astonished, maybe she felt that the girl would cry, but she didn't. Anamika begins to play with the little girl. Saransh, Ansh and Vineet surround her. They too want to play with her. Anamika places the little girl back in the cradle and the four of them surround the cradle. The little girl chuckles, and meanwhile, Angel comes by and picks the little girl. Maybe someone wants to see her daughter. But as she moves, they find that Ruhi has been holding the corner of Anamika's saree in her small hand, and is looking at her intently. Noticing it, Angel says something that leaves Anamika surprised, but she smiles upon getting the assurance.

To Be Continued.

Anamika_anu 😁I hope you liked the little surprise 😙😙