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On the day of Rakshabandhan...

Inaya came early to get Ruhi ready for her first Rakshabandhan.

Ruhi seems excited about a new dress, hairstyle, celebration, and last gifts. This is her first Rakshabandhan ever. The brothers got ready and sat in the living area waiting for their sisters.

Anirudh: Dadi, Ankita masi isn't receiving my calls. I don't want this Rakhi without her.

Shalini (sighed): She said she will be in the UK for a week.

Anirudh: Masi is hurt. That's why she is avoiding us. Dadi, sorry but Masi comes first for me. Since my first Rakshabandhan, she has never let my wrist go empty. I will go and meet her.

Saurav: I will also go with bhaiya, dadi.

Vidyut: Me too!

Ajit and Veda (Ajit's wife) heard their words. A proud smile wrapped around Ajit's lips.

Before Shalini could respond or they could leave.

Harsha, Mihika, Inaya, Ruhi and Khushi came out after getting ready.

Ruhi ran towards Vidyut.

Ruhi (twirling): How am I looking?

Khushi went in front of Anirudh and twirled looking at Ruhi.

Vidyut (smiling): So pretty but a little less than me.

His words, shocked her and she stopped in front of him. She glared at him.

Ruhi (Huffing): Boys don't look prettier than girls.

Vidyut narrowed his eyes at her.

Inaya (smirking): That's why I call him- donkey.

Ruhi (nodding): Yes yes... he is my older brother. So, I can't call him a donkey.

She pouted, complaining.

Everyone chuckled around. Khushi too giggles, though she doesn't get the meaning, but what's wrong with enjoying!!

Vidyut rolled his eyes. Ruhi pouted.

Just then, Ankita walked in with a little boy who seemed to be 2-3 years older than Ruhi.

Anirudh (grinning): Masi...

He quickly walked towards her. Saurav and Vidyut followed him. Boys hugged her tight.

They broke the hug.

Saurav: Are you hurt? We are sorry-

She smacked on his chest.

Ankita: Why will I be hurt? I am not. I took a little more time in accepting everything but I am proud of my boys. I took a bit more time, but I can also understand. It's not easy. Also, don't worry. She is my family too. Like you all.

Vidyut smiled widely and pecked her cheek.

Ankita: Let's celebrate.

The boys nodded, and they moved towards the sofa.

Everyone greeted Ankita and the boy.

Ankita (looking at Khushi): Khushi looks pretty.

She held her close and kissed her cheeks, performing a bhalaiya by revolving her fisted hands around Khushi's head to ward off the evil eye.

Khushi (giggling): Yuhiii... Dadiii...

Ankita saw Ruhi with a small smile.

Ruhi (joining her hands): Namaste.

Khushi (joining her hands): Namate

Ankita (Kneeling down): Happy Rakshabandhan bache.

Ruhi (smiling): Happy Rakshabandhan.

Ankita (caressing her hair): Ruhi ne pehle kabhi Rakhi bandhi hai? (Ruhi, have you ever tied a Rakhi?)

Ruhi shook her head with a pout.

Ankita (chuckling): If you don't like gifts let me know. I will ask them to buy new gifts for you.

Ruhi nodded with a smile.

Boy (tucking her mother's dress): Kaun hai ye? (Who is she?)

Ankita (pulling the boy towards her): I will introduce you both. Umm... Ruhi, he is Nayan and Nayan, she is Ruhi.

Nayan (sparkling eyes): Hello Ruhi!

Ruhi (nervous smile): Hello...

After Vibha's death. Ankita her younger sister, decided to stay single. She couldn't trust marriage with her life. A few years back, when she was stable financially and mentally too. She adopted a child. In her forties, she adopted Nayan.

Shalini: Come everyone!

The boys settled on the sofa. Ankita tied the Rakhi first then Harsha tied the Rakhi to Saurav, Vidyut and Nayan.

Inaya pulled Ruhi and both tied them Rakhi together.

Ankita (pointing at Nayan): Tie him, Rakhi, as well, baby. He is your youngest brother.

Ruhi turned towards Shalini as if asking her what to do.

Shalini: Go, Ruhi!

Nayan (pouting): No Mom! Ruhi is pretty pretty. I don't want her to tie me, Rakhi.

Everyone burst out laughing.

Vidyut: Why young man? Why don't you want Ruhi to tie you, Rakhi?

Nayan glanced at him and shook his head.

Nayan: Buddy, you won't understand.

Vidyut gave him a side glare.

Ankita: Okay, leave. At least give her the gift.

He nodded and took out a gift from a bag.

Nayan (smiling): Ruhi, this is for you.

Ruhi (excitedly): Thank you.

Nayan grinned.

Ankita (holding another gift): Give this to Khushi.

Nayan forwarded the gift to Khushi, and she took it happily, calling him cha. Like she calls Saurav and Vidyut.

Placing the gift on the table, Ruhi walked towards Anirudh.

Ruhi: Dada, am I your sister?

Anirudh: Yes Ruhi! Why are you asking this?

Rather than answering him, Ruhi walked towards Khushi.

Ruhi: Khushu, don't call me Yuhi... I am your papa's sister. Call me bua.

Khushi (shaking her head): Naa... Yuhiii...

Ruhi: Bua please...

Khushi (Stubbornly): Naa...

The whole family was focused on the conversation between the two girls.

Saurav: Ruhi, give her some time. We will teach her to call you bua. She is small now. She won't understand.

Ruhi nodded with a pout.

Anirudh: Khushi, Ruhi is your bua baby.

Khushi nodded.

Anirudh: Call her bua.

Khushi (Stubbornly): Naa... Yuhiii...

Vidyut (sitting beside Ruhi): It's okay! We will teach her. Slowly, she will learn to call you bua.

Saurav: See, she can't call us chachu. She calls us Cha.

Inaya: Correct! She doesn't call me bua. She calls me ba. Growing up, she will learn to pronounce words properly.

Anirudh: And we will teach her to call you bua.

Ruhi (with pout): Pakka?

Ankita: Yes pakka. She needs time.

Nayan: I will also teach her.

Ruhi (giggling): Okay!!

Shalini: Everyone, let's go for breakfast.

Everyone gathered around the dining table having a meal, spending quality time with family.

THE END

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