Khushi's POV

I was just left astonished knowing my mother is in love with Aarav with whom I share a special bond.

Indirectly, I was helping Aarav pleasing my own mother and I just smiled. There is no doubt, Aarav is a good-hearted person. He cares for me, he made me smile when I missed my father.

Manvi eyed me and asked "Khushi ab toh tum Aarav ko janti ho pehle se ab kya kehna hai tumhara??"

I glanced at Aarav, he smiled at me.

"Dost.. dekho maanta hun main tumhari mumma se umar mein bahut chota hun par pyaar bahut saara karta hun.. Aur tum janti ho main kitna desperate tha" he said briefly.

I crossed my arms around my chest, I looked at both of them. If I had a choice, I would also have chosen him as my father.

I asked him "kal agar duniya kahegi aapka aur inka rishta work nahi karega kabhi toh kya aap meri mumma aur mujhe chod doge?"

"Kabhi nahi Khushi.. Hum jinse pyaar karte hai unhe chodte nahi hai mujhe duniya ki parwah na pehle thi aur na aage hogi because love is beyond world" He said.

Tears brimmed down my eyes, I glanced at my mother who was looking at me with a hope of yes.

I smiled "mumma aapke saath khush hai toh Khushi bhi Khush hai aapko as apne papa paakar" I finally said.

Aarav and Manvi were surprised to hear me. Aarav held me and started to dance "yaay.. Mujhe pata tha meri khushi haan hi karegi.."

I laughed at hearing him.

Indeed, he is the one who can fill the gap of my father in my life and the gap of the partner in my mother's life. I then played the music and asked them to dance.

They danced together and I admired them, my mother was smiling. I needed nothing else. So what they have an age gap of 18 years, as long as there is love it does not matter.

He brought colours to my mother's life and I won't let it go easily.

Manvi went to the kitchen and Aarav followed her, he helped her making the chapati. I ran and hugged both of them.

Aarav asked "kya hua??"

"Nothing.. Ab dost mumma aur khushi saath rahenge a happy family" I said excitedly.

Manvi spoke "break lagao khushi.. Tum samajh gayi par beta iski family aur hamari family yaani Di aur jiju.. Tera jo reaction tha first time soch wo log bade hai kya hoga"

I was thoughtful. I held both of their hands and said "koi nahi ab khushi hai na aap dono ka saath degi"

Manvi kissed my forehead and hugged me. Aarav hugged both of us and this moment was memorable.

"Mujhe bahut bhook lagi hai.." I said.

We parted the hug and then sat on the dining table.

Manvi's POV

I saw Aarav and Khushi bonding better than I expected. It seemed destiny wanted me to be with Aarav. He not only entered my life but my daughter's life too at the same time.

I stood up and moved to the balcony, I looked up at the sky and a star was shining. I said, "main sahi kar rahi hun na Arjun?" I wish he could give me answers.

I closed my eyes and I saw Aarav in front of me a smile appeared on my face. He gave me answers, I am on the right path. Suddenly, a pair of hands touched my waist.

I recognised, it was Aarav. He hugged me and said "Khushi maan gayi.. Mujhe toh pata hi nahi tha tumhari beti meri sabse achi dost hai"

I replied with a smile "haa.. Aarav mujhe ab bhi ye sapna lag raha hai"

He turned me around and I looked straight into his eyes.

"Ye sapna nahi hai.. Haqiqat hai ab tumhe koi darr hona nahi chahiye ki main Khushi ko pyaar nahi karunga" he said winking at me.

I smiled "nahi hai Aarav.. Main toh yahi chahti thi pehle tum dono ache dost bano aur wo toh tum ho.." I replied with teary eyes.

He cleaned my eyes.. "I don't like tears.."

I held his hand and closed my eyes..

I then said "wo toh thik hai.. Par ab family ko batana hoga main Di aur jiju se aur nahi chupa sakti hun"

He smiled "don't worry.. Ek kaam karte hai kal tum apne di aur jiju ko batao main apne bhaiya aur bhabhi ko bata deta hun.." he suggested.

I scolded him "paagal ho kya?? Ek saath dono ghar mein item bomb fhatega.. No pehle main Di aur jiju se baat karungi" I informed.

He saluted me "yes mam"

I smiled at his act.

"Mumma.. Dost aap dono balcony mein romance kar rahe ho very bad" Khushi shouted.

Aarav turned to her and walked inside.. "Kyun nahi kar sakta?" he asked.

"Kar sakte ho dost.. Par uske liye room hota hai" Khushi spoke, making a smirking face.

I was just stunned hearing her words.

"Ohho.. toh andar jaake karun romance?" Aarav asked.

I went inside and scolded him "kya bakwaas kar rahe ho?? Ye sab kya bole jaa rahe ho tum dono? Sharam hai ki nahi"

Aarav and Khushi exchanged glances. They said in union "nahi hai sharam" and shared high-five.

Khushi held Aarav's hand and took him inside her room. I glanced at them by standing against the door.

Khushi was showing him all her favourite things, he teased her and she hit him with the pillow. They ended up having a pillow fight. Aarav tickled her and Khushi laughed.

"Dost.. jab khushi aapke saath hoti hai na toh mujhe mehsus nahi hota ki mere papa mere paas nahi hai..bhale hi bade papa khushi ke saath hai par khushi ko apne papa chahiye.. Apne khudke papa" she said with teary eyes.

Aarav wiped her tears "hey.. Khushi toh strong girl hai na and I promise main aapke saath 24 hours rahunga aapki har wish puri karunga.."

Khushi smiled and asked "aur mumma se bhi bachaoge? Meri har wish puri karoge na?"

"Always.. Waise aapki mumma se toh aapko bhi mujhe bachana hoga boss hai na orders dengi hamesha" Aarav said jokingly and Khushi laughed hearing him.

"Done.. hum ek dusre ko bachayenge aur mumma ko pareshan karenge" she teamed up with him.

And they shared a father daughter hug. Tears brimmed down my eyes seeing their bonding. I wiped my tears and left the place.

I entered my room and sat on the bed with a smile on my face. I recalled our first meeting, my anger towards him and he never gave up on me.

Khushi and his conversation, I know since the beginning Khushi always missed her father but never showed in front of me so that I wouldn't get hurt.

I heard their voice, I moved out and saw Aarav ready to leave the house.

"Okay.. toh main chalta hun Khushi ice-cream saari khatam kar dena main aur le aaunga" He said.

Khushi smiled "haaye.. Isliye toh I love you dost.."

Aarav then glanced at me, he came near to me and I saw Khushi staring at us. Aarav closed her eyes by keeping his hand on her eyes and kissed my cheek. I was shocked at his move, he winked at me and left the house.

I just sighed...

I eyed at Khushi and pulled her into my embrace giving her a tight hug.

"Tum khush ho na?? Koi problem nahi hai tumhe?" I asked reassuring her.

"Haan mumma.. Pune se lautne ke baad ek new mumma dekhi maine.. Wo jo maasi mujhe aksar kaha karti thi uski wajah hai dost toh khushi unhe aapse door karke aapke chehre ki khushi kaise gayab kar sakti hai?" she asked with teary eyes.

I smiled and kissed her forehead.. "Bahut samajhdar ho tum.."

"Wo toh khushi hai.. Ab kal hum maasi ke ghar jaayenge and unhe sab batayenge" Khushi said.

I was tensed and worried, but Khushi assured me she is with her and everything will be fine.

To be continued..

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