Zalak: Time dekha hai? Phone band karo aur so jaoo

Avu realized it's Zalak from her voice and remembered Vaish. She also used to scold both of them for being awake till late at night. Zalak snatched the phone and saw he was talking to Avu. So she also sat beside him.

Zalak: Hii Avi. How are you?

Avu smiled listening to her.

Avu: I am good di. Aap kaise ho?

Zalak: I am also good. So how is everything going on? Sab achha jaa raha hai na?

Avu: Hnji di. Everything is going good

Zalak: You taking care of your health na?

Avu: Yes di

Zalak: Aaj dinner kia proper

Avu: Umm ya

Zalak narrowed her eyes.

Zalak: Why do I feel you are lying? I told you earlier also na to take care of yourself. Aese kaise chalega hnn?

Avu smiled at her care and scoldings. It reminded her of Vaish. After a long time, she got scolded for not taking care.

Avu: Actually khaana khaane ka mann nhi tha. So I just thought to skip it

Zalak: But don't you dare to sleep empty stomach. Khaana khaane ka mann nhi hota to fruits kha lia karo. Thoda warm milk. See saara din kaam karte ho to you need energy right? Warna you will get sick. To kuch kha lia karo

Avu nodded.

Avu: Okk di

Zalak: How is Hazel?

Hazel: Bua not giving chocy

She said from behind as soon as she heard her name being called without giving her a chance to Avu to speak anything. Avu shooked her head smiling.

Zalak: Haww that's not good. But aese zidd nhi karte baby. Bua ko tang nhi karte. Agar wo mana kar rahi to must be for your good

Hazel: Only one

She said showing one finger.

Zalak looked at Avu.

Avu: Ek bhi nhi padi di ghar par

Sid: I will get it for you tomorrow. Abhi so jaoo please

Hazel pouted but then nodded. Avu sighed in relief.

Avu: Thank God. Abhi so jaoo madam. Please

Sid was just admiring her which Zalak was noticing closely. They bid bye and went to sleep while Zalak could not stop thinking about Sid's behaviour.

Next morning

Sid got up as his alarm rang and got ready for the office. He went out when Zalak was busy setting up the dining table for breakfast.

Sid: Morning di

He said side hugging her. She smiled brightly seeing him.

Zalak: Good morning Sidoo. Ready for office?

Sid: Ya

He said pulling out his chair and sitting down. Zalak sat beside him. Vibha was still in the kitchen and Ram was getting ready. They had a rule to eat food always together. Although it was not possible for lunch as none is at home at that time except Vibha. Everyone is at their respective workplace. So Sid and Zalak were waiting for their parents to come and start the breakfast. So Sid took up his phone to see in case there is any important message.

Zalak: Sid

Sid: Hmm?

He asked while his focus was still on the phone.

Zalak: No phones on the dining table. Remember na?

Sid: Hnn but abhi kaha khaana start hua. Abhi to mom dad bhi nhia aaye

Zalak: Whatever. No phone here means no phones

She said snatching his phone away and keeping it aside.

Zalak: Okk now listen to me

He looked at her and nodded telling her now his attention was on her.

Zalak: Wo I was thinking something

Sid: What?

Zalak: As you were talking about Avneet last night. Like what all happened in her life and I also felt how alone she is and must be missing Abhishek and Vaishnavi. Waise to saara week tum saath hote ho. Shaam ko hi ghar jaati hai. But weekends par to bilkul akele. Pehle to wo saari family saath hote the aur weekends enjoy karte honge sab milkar

Sid nodded but remained silent to hear what she was trying to say.

Zalak: I know ab jo kami hai uski life mein wo to ab poori nhi kar sakte but at least we can make her feel a bit less lonely

Sid: Okk? To kya karna chahte ho aap?

Zalak: Weekends ko hum sab ki chhuti hoti hai so we can plan something every weekend. Like we two can go on outings with them. Outing na sahi aese hi unke ghar jaakar unke saath time spend kar sakte hai. Right?

Sid nodded understanding her point.

Zalak: To kal Saturday hai. You can plan something with her

Sid: Okk. I will talk to her

Zalak: Great then

They were talking when Vibha and Ram came. Sid greeted them and touched their feet. They blessed him and all settled on the table. They all had breakfast together and then left for their respective work.

To be continued

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