Zurich, Switzerland

Aarav's POV

I was a bit hurt by her behaviour. She knows I love her selflessly yet she doubts me. But,I must also understand her fears and insecurities are not wrong as I am still young and she is in her middle age. People, society throws tantrums every day but it shouldn't affect our relationship.

I followed her but she went ahead of me and I lost her sight. I sighed "kaha chali gayi ye... kaise dundhun phone bhi room mein hai uska" I was a bit concerned now as I couldn't find her nearby places.

It has been almost two hours and I was still unable to find her. I sighed, I was so tensed that I was tapping my phone randomly and Khushi's number got dialled.

I heard her voice "hello.. Dadda..."

I attached the phone to my ear and smiled "haa.. Khushi.."

"Ohho toh meri yaad aa hi gayi aapko.." she said

I tried to act normal and smiled "kaisi ho? Aur bhaiya bhabhi kaise hai?" I questioned her.

"Dadda.. Is something wrong?" she asked, I was surprised how she sensed I was hiding something from her. But, I guess it is the connection between us. The bond we share is of a friend first than father-daughter.

"Bhaiya bhabhi ko mat batana.. Tumhari mumma mujhse naraz hoke chali gayi aur ab mil nahi rahi hai" I informed her as I couldn't lie to her.

"Dadda.. Relax aap india mein nahi switzerland mein ho just call the cops they will help immediately" she spoke.

A smile appeared on my face, she is indeed very much intelligent. "Tension mein main toh bhool hi gaya hai.. Thank you love you" I replied.

She smiled and replied "mumma mile toh mujhe message karna.. Wapas aaoge toh khabar lungi mumma ki main.. Aapko pareshan karne mein lagi rehti hai"

"Haa.. thik hai tumse baad mein baat karta hun" I spoke and disconnected the call. I went to the reception and asked for the local police emergency number.

The staff passed me the number, I quickly called the police and informed them about my wife. I sent them her picture.

Tina approached me and kept her hand on my shoulder "I am sorry Aarav.. Because of me you had a fight with your wife" the guilt was audible in her voice.

"It's fine Tina.. wo bas mujhe leke thodi si possessive hai.. Darti hai mujhe khone se" I said with a smile on my face.

My phone ranged, I immediately picked up the call assuming it to be of police but it was of Ahana. She scolded me "aise kaise Manvi lapata ho gayi Aarav? Maine tumse kaha tha na waha usko odd nahi lagana chahiye"

"Bhabhi.. Aap mujhe daant rahi ho? Meri toh galti bhi nahi hai" I replied making a place.

She melted hearing me and said in a calm tone "Aarav.. Find her and make sure this never happens again"

I agreed to her and disconnected the call. I can't sit here, I again left the hotel and began to search for her myself. It was night 10 pm, I reached a street and saw a lady with the cop.

"Listen.. I am a married woman. I came here for my honeymoon" she explained but the lady inspector was french so she couldn't understand. I glanced around and the street seems not to be for a decent couple like us.

It was Manvi, the cop was about to arrest her but I rushed to them and protected her "hello.. She is my wife.."

The lady stared at me from head to toe, Manvi kept her hand on my shoulder. She clutched my shirt tightly and whispered "Aarav.. Ye tumhe aise kyun ghur rahi hai"

The cop spoke in french language "Non, c'est difficile de croire que tu es une femme mari" (no it's hard to believe you are husband and wife)

I sighed and replied "nous venons d'inde, elle a des problèmes de mémoire elle m'a oublié" (we came from India, she has memory loss problem she forgot me and landed here" I made up a fake story to convince her.

I turned to Manvi and hugged her tightly.. "Don't worry you will be fine.. Come"

I signalled her to be just silent and follow me. I held her hand and started to move but the lady cop blocked my way.

She didn't trust my story and arrested us. She took us to the police station and I messaged Virat about my current situation.

Manvi was biting her nails in nervousness, I shot a deadly glare at her. She lowered her head as it was her mistake. Before we could be behind the bars, the lady cop dropped us to the hotel when she received a call from higher authorities.

I showed her our passport and other documents. The cop whom I sent Manvi's picture also told her about my complaint and we were set free.

She smiled and apologized "Je suis désolé mais ne retourne pas dans cette région" (I am sorry but don't go to that area again)

"Merci" (thank you) I flirted with her a bit, she smiled and left from there.

I turned to Manvi and shot her a deadly look. I went straight to the hotel room, she followed me "Aarav... listen I am sorry"

I sat on the couch, Manvi stood in front of me. I signalled her, she quietly sat down on the bed. I phoned Virat "thank you bhai... you saved us"

"Aarav.. Make sure tum dubara aise trouble mein na pado wo toh mera dost police mein hai waha isliye tum bach gaye" he replied.

"Bhai.. bhabhi ko mat batana iss baare mein pareshan ho jayengi aur wapas aane ko kahengi" I requested him.

"Don't worry.. Use nahi bataunga" He assured me and I ended the call.

I sat up and moved to the washroom. I freshened up and then stepped out. I found Manvi standing in front of me, she made an innocent face "sorry.." she spoke in her softest tone.

I passed her a look and said in anger "tum na duniya ki sabse badi nasamajh ladki ho Manvi.. Itna gusse mein thi ki kaha pahuch gayi.. Main nahi aata toh pata hai kya ho sakta tha? Itna acha mood tha mera par tumne apni stupid se doubt ki wajah se kharab kar diya.. Khudko toh lapata hui mujhe pareshan kar diya itna.."

I gave her a light push and lay down on the bed covering myself with a blanket. Manvi looked on, she sighed.. "Ye toh bahut gussa ho gaya mujhse.."

She climbed on the bed and lay down keeping her hand around my waist but I jerked her away.

"Good night Manvi.." I replied and closed my eyes. The next morning as the sun rays touched my face. I opened my eyes and turned to my left, I didn't find Manvi beside me. I sat up straight and sighed... "ye honeymoon pe aayi hai mere saath luka chuppi ka game khelne.." I murmured..

Mumbai, India

Khushi's POV

I talked with Aarav, I could sense he was trying to hide something from me. I pressured him and he had to reveal the truth to me. For a moment I was tense and dealt with the matter calmly.

"Dadda.. Aap police ke paas jayie mumma mil jayengi" I informed.

He disconnected the call, I turned and found Ahana glaring at me. She asked "kya hua??"

I smiled "kuch nahi badi maa.."

Ahana passed me a suspicious look "Khushi.. Don't lie to me.. Tumhare chehre se pata chal raha hai kuch hua hai"

I informed her that Manvi got angry with Aarav and went missing. She sighed.. "Maine bola tha Aarav ko aisa kuch mat karna jisse manvi ko odd lage.."

A smile appeared on my face seeing the care for my mother. She immediately called Aarav and scolded him for arguing with Manvi. But as my father says, she loves him and calmed down.

She ended the call, she hugged Virat and said "ye dono.. Aise karenge toh kaise hoga Virat?"

He smiled and replied "Ahana relax.. Hum bhi ladte hai na.. Wo toh pyaar karte hai aur wo pyaar ki kya jahan ladai jhagde na ho"

Ahana shook her head in yes.. "Wo toh hai.. Bas Manvi mil jaye jald"

After a few hours, Virat received a call from Aarav. He went to the corner and made some international calls. I was desperate to know the matter, I hide behind the pillar and heard the conversation.

I could just hear "don't worry Ahana ko nahi bataunga.. Manvi mil gayi make sure dubara aisa na ho"

A smile appeared on my face hearing this. I ran to Ahana, who was sitting down with Vihaan. She was tense, I shared with her "mumma mil gayi..."

She glanced at me and a smile curved her lips "Sach mein??"

"Haa.. ab aap pareshan mat ho" I said and hugged her from behind wrapping my arms around her neck.

She kissed my forehead and said "mujhe pata tha Aarav dundh lega.. Tumhari mumma ko"

"Acha? Toh aap itna tensed kyun thi?" I questioned her.

"Pareshan toh tumhare mumma papa dono ki karte hai mujhe.. Aur ab tum bhi aa gayi ho mujhe tang karne" Ahana replied lightly slapping my cheek.

I came in front of her and asked "haww?? Maine kab aapko pareshan kiya?"

She told me something and I bit my tongue out. I made an innocent face, she ruffled my hair and kissed my forehead. I was blessed to have her in my life, a bonding was developing between us. Not, the blood relation but relation by heart. I played with Vihaan while admired us.

To be continued...