Next morning...

Anirudh and Saurav were in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Shalini, Harsha and Vidyut were in the living area. The atmosphere of the home feels down. Everyone was physically present in the home, but mentally, they were lost in thoughts.

Thoughts of Harsha, Shalini and Vidyut broke. When Khushi came crawling and stood up beside Harsha, holding her dress near her legs. A smile played on Harsha's lips, looking at Khushi trying things on her own.

Once Khushi stood up properly. She angrily held Vidyut's hair in her small fists, pulling it. Vidyut, who was lying on the sofa with his head in Harsha's lap. He hissed as he felt a sudden pain.

Harsha (trying to free Vidyut's hair): Khushi Choro. No bad manners. (Khushi leave him)

Somehow, Harsha successfully freed him from Khushi's clutches.

Vidyut (narrowing his eyes at Khushi): Uthte hi ladna shuru. (You just woke up and started to fight)

Khushi (glaring at him, holding Harsha's hand): My mumma.

Vidyut (with a mischievous smile): But she is my bhabhi first.

He side hugs Harsha.

Shalini: Vidu... Don't trouble her.

Just then, Anirudh and Saurav came out of the kitchen.

Vidyut: Dadi... She is troubling me. I was silently lying on Bhabhi's lap.

Anirudh came towards Khushi, taking her in his arms.

Vidyut: Ek number ki jal kukdi hai, bilkul baap par gayi hai. (She is jealous. Just like her father)

Anirudh (raising his eyebrow): What do you mean by?

Vidyut: Bhabhi told me you were jealous of her when you were kids. You used to fight with her about why she was talking with our mom. See, see... she is doing the same. Piddi si ho kar aese lad rahi hai (being a kid, she is fighting)

Anirudh (glaring at Harsha): What-

Vidyut (pointing at Khushi): You... Miss Piddi (little one). She is my Bhabhi first. I have known her and have loved her since 19yrs, and you are not even 19 months now. So, she is mine, Choti Maa, first, Got it?

He narrowed his eyes on her. She bit his finger. Looking at them, Saurav couldn't control his laughter, Anirudh joined Saurav, looking at Vidyut scowling. Khushi freed Vidyut's finger in a matter of a few seconds.

Anirudh (kissing Khushi's cheek): We don't care how long you have loved Harsha, but Harsha is mine and Khushi's first.

Khushi (pecking Anirudh's cheek): Papa...

Harsha (glaring at Anirudh): See what you three monkeys have taught her.

Saurav (calmly): Bhabhi... choti si bachi hai. Choro na please (She is a small child. Please let it be)

These are everyday scenes for Rajputs. The morning starts with sibling fights and bantering. The boys handle the kitchen, and Vidyut, being the youngest one, demands different items for breakfast. Anirudh and Saurav scolded him but at last, completed his demands. A happy family scene.

Harsha glared at him, trying to imitate. Just then, Harsha's eyes fell on Ruhi, who was standing at the door of the room, looking at everyone.

Harsha (calmly): Ruhi come here. When did you wake up baby?

Listening to Ruhi's name, the smile and joy of the brothers left the room. Khushi saw Ruhi and giggled.

Ruhi (looking at everyone): Baby uthi to main usko bahar le aayi.

Shalini: Vahi main sochu, Khushi ko bed se utarna nahi aata. Ye bahar kaise aayi. (That's what I was thinking, Khushi doesn't know how to climb down from bed then how she came here)

Ruhi nodded.

Anirudh: Maine fresh ho kar aaya. (I will get fresh and come)

He walked into his room with Khushi. Saurav too left for his room.

Harsha (holding Ruhi's hand): Come Ruhi. I will get you fresh then we will have breakfast.

Shalini: Take her to my room.

Harsha nodded. Ruhi and Harsha too left.

In a snap of seconds, all the happy and lovable moments of the family left them.

After a few minutes, Everyone gathered at the dining for breakfast.

Shalini made Ruhi sit beside her.

Shalini (caressing her hair): Ache se breakfast khana abhi. Raat ko itna thora khaya. (Now have breakfast properly. Even at night, you had a little)

Ruhi nodded.

Everyone was silently having breakfast. This is so unusual for Rajputs.

Usually, the dining table at the time of breakfast and dinner is filled with laughter, teasing, bantering, and discussing about their days. Khushi is sitting at the table in the middle, surrounded by everyone.

Today, Anirudh took Khushi on his lap and there was pin-drop silence.

Feeling this unusual behaviour on the table.

Khushi (patting at the table): Papa...

Anirudh: No... sit here with me.

Khushi glared at him.

Harsha (rolling her eyes): Khushi don't misbehave.

Khushi sadly pouted, patting on the table.

Anirudh (making Khushi sit at the table): Sit here.

She giggles happily wrapping her little arms around his neck.

Harsha (sternly): Now complete your fruits or mumma will punish Papa.

Again, everyone silently resumed eating, but Khushi couldn't sit silently for even a few minutes. She took a piece of apple and started to feed each member of her family. At last, she took the piece in front of Ruhi. Ruhi too ate it.

Khushi (excitedly clapping): Eeee!!!

Harsha: Good girl! Sab ke sath ho gaya sharing. Ab Khao. (You shared with everyone. Now eat)

Khushi giggled and started to eat. In between she was feeding Ruhi. Ruhi too was eating it. Slowly, A smile played on Ruhi's lips, looking at Khushi, the way she was feeding her.

Family, too, couldn't stop their emotions, which were sour before, are now turning contented. Are these for Ruhi? No, for their little girl, but at least they smiled, looking at Ruhi too, who was eating with Khushi's hands.

Everyone has breakfast. Anirudh and Saurav left for their work. Vidyut went to get ready for college.

After they left, Khushi and Ruhi sat in the living area playing. While playing with Khushi, Ruhi was enjoying and giggling.

Shalini: Ruhi ke liye tumhe lagta hai manege teeno? (Will they three for agree for Ruhi too stay with us?)

Harsha: Haa Dadi. Time lagega par jarur manege. Aap tension mat lo. (Yes Dadi. They may take time but they will. Don't worry)

Shalini: Aaj phir bhi baithi hai ye. Kal kitni ghumsum aur maayus thi. (Today, at least she is comfortable. Yesterday, she was so uncomfortable and gloomy)

Harsha nodded, looking at them.

Shalini (with teary eyes): I can't believe, I am meeting my granddaughter in this way. I knew he had a daughter when he died. She will come into my life, I didn't know. For me, she is no less than my grandchild. How can I even think of leaving her in an orphanage? I don't love her like I love those three monkeys. I don't love her the same way, but I know she needs a family. She does have a family. That's why, I am not ready to let her go. If I choose my granddaughter over my grandsons or grandsons over my granddaughter. Will I be selfish or biased?

She completed with tears rolling down her cheeks.

Harsha (consoling her): Dadi... we all know you love your monkeys a lot. You can never be biased or selfish with them. Don't worry Dadi. They will accept Ruhi. You don't have to choose anyone. Everything will be fine.

Khushi saw Shalini crying. She quickly crawled towards her wheelchair and stood up in front of Shalini. She held her dress in her small fists for support. She kept her head on Shalini's lap.

Harsha: See, she can't see you crying. Then how can your monkeys? They are your son, and you are their mother. They know you can't be selfish or biased.

Harsha side hugs her. Shalini patted her cheek and the other hand she placed on Khushi's head.

Shalini (looking at Ruhi): Idhar aa bache.

Ruhi looked at Harsha. She blinked her eyes. Ruhi stood up and walked towards them. Harsha made her sit on her lap. Shalini caressed her hair and pecked her forehead.

Vidyut, who was standing on the door of his room. He heard their talks and was looking at them.

Vidyut's POV:

To be continued...

Guess, what will be Vidyut's POV?