Author's POV

Ahana was arranging the things inside the room when Virat hugged her from behind. Ahana smiled.. "Ohho.. aaj toh bade romantic ho rahe ho"

"Biwi ho.. Aur kabab mein haddi bhi nahi hai toh fayda toh uthaunga hi" Virat replied.

Ahana turned and slapped him.. "Jab dekho uske peeche pade rehte ho"

Virat smiled and went into deep thinking for a while. Ahana noticed the change and asked "kya hua??"

He eyed her and held her hand "Aarav ke janam ke kuch saal baad maa ne hamara saath chod diya tha.. Main toh sambhal gaya tha par Aarav ke paas maa nahi thi aur Dad itna samay nahi de paaye kabhi. Tum aayi toh tumne Aarav ko bahut kuch samjhaya seekhaya 5 saalo mein wo kar diya jo main 15 saal mein nahi kar paaya.." his eyes turned teary.

"Virat.. Kya hua tumhe achanak?" Ahana asked in concern.

"Achanak nahi Ahana.. Just thank you for taking care of my pagal brother in my absence" Virat said with a smile.

"How dare you call him pagal.. Wo bas main bol sakti hun samjhe" Ahana warned him..

Virat changed the topic as he knows she can't listen to anything against Aarav. So there is no point in arguing with her.

"And I know you are missing him.." Ahana said.

"Haa karunga hi rehta hai toh ghar mein entertainment hota hai pura" Virat replied to which Ahana glared at him. She hit him hard on his chest, he grabbed her hand and eyed her romantically.

Ahana stared at him and smiled "Vee... kaam karne do"

"Abhi nahi.. Baad mein" he said.

His phone buzzed, Ahana asked him to pick it up but he denied and they had a romantic moment together.

After three days....

Khushi's POV

I was inside my room along with Vihaan, he was fond of my ear ring and while playing he broke it. He showed it to me raising his hand and made a sound "e." telling me it broke.

I smiled at him and replied "koi baat nahi main dadda ko bolungi wo mere liye new leke aayenge"

He chuckled hearing me as if he understood my words. I heard a noise from downstairs, I picked up Vihaan in my arms and commenced to the hall.

I was shocked to find my mother standing near the couch, I thought "abhi toh trip ko end hone mein 8 din they ye itni jaldi wapas aa gayi"

Ahana questioned her "manvi tum itni jaldi wapas kaise aa gayi?"

Manvi sighed and was silent. I am sure they must have had an argument over something.

Ahana asked her again "main kuch puch rahi hun.. Aur Aarav kaha hai?" she looked behind at the door but Aarav wasn't there.

"Mujhe nahi pata.. Mujhe airport pe akela chodke dusri cab mein baithke gaya wo" Manvi replied and moved upstairs taking her bags.

Ahana sighed and picked up her phone from the table, she dialled Aarav's number but the phone was not reachable.

"God.. ye ladka.." Ahana was tense.

She then dialled Virat's number, he also didn't answer her call. After 10 minutes Virat called back and Ahana shouted at him for not attending the call.

"Virat.. Jab main phone karun toh phone uthana chahiye na tumhe.."

"Ahana.. I was in a meeting.. Hua kya hai? Itne pareshan kyun ho?" Virat questioned her as he noticed the tension behind her anger.

"Manvi ghar aa gayi hai.. Par Aarav uske saath nahi hai" Ahana replied.

Virat was confused hearing her "what?? Wo dono toh agle hafte aane waale they na?" he asked.

"Haa par ab aa gaye hai.. Manvi bol rahi hai Aarav dusri cab mein kahi chala gaya" Ahana said in concern.

Virat sighed.. "Acha main abhi ghar aata hun.. Relax" he assured and disconnected the call.

Ahana ran upstairs, I followed her but stood at the entrance.

Manvi was walking to and fro the room and continuously dialing Aarav's number but he wasn't answering her call.

Ahana asked "hua kya hai? Tum itni jaldi kaise wapas aa gayi? Aur Aarav hai kahan?"

Manvi looked at her tense "kuch nahi bhabhi.. Hamara bas chota sa jhagda hua aur usne aage ka plan cancel kar dia.." she replied but Ahana wasn't convinced with her answer.

"Aarav chote se jhadge ki wajah se aise wapas nahi aayega.. Kuch aur hai" Ahana said but Manvi was silent.

Ahana moved out of the room as Vihaan started to cry. I entered inside and crossed my arms around the chest.

Manvi smiled at me and hugged me "I missed you so much"

I parted the hug and asked "Really?? Toh itne din se phone kyun nahi kiya?"

Manvi eyed her and said "uss din bola tha Aarav ko par usne phone nahi dia.. Aur phir"

"No.. mumma don't give excuses dadda ko blame mat karna ab aap sach yeh hai jabse aapki shaadi hui hai aap mujhe bhool gayi ho" I spoke disheartened.

"Aisa nahi hai Khushi.. Tune hi toh humhe.." Manvi said but I didn't let her complete.

"Toh aap ek phone bhi nahi karogi mujhe? Mujhe aapse baat hi nahi karni hai jaane dadda ke saath kya kiya aapne jo ghar nahi aaye wo" I said angrily.

"Are meri galti nahi hai.. Sha.." she paused, I eyed her suspiciously.

I took a deep breath and said "main na dadda ke paas jaa rahi hun mujhe aapke saath nahi rehna hai"

I moved out of the room, she followed me downstairs.

"Are.. ruk khushi kaha jaa rahi hai? Itni si baat pe aise jaate hai kya?" Manvi asked, holding my hand.

"Itni si baat hai ye?? Seriously mumma.." I stamped my foot in anger and moved out of the house.

I sat inside the cab and headed towards Singhaniya mansion. I reached the home within 20 minutes and saw Vineet, Ruhana and Avni di sitting down with Aarav. A smile appeared on my face as my expectations came true. Indeed my father got angry with my mother and came to his in-laws house.

I murmured "ajeeb hai maa baap mere.. Normally biwi ruthke mayke jaati hai aur yahan toh dadda ruthke apne sasural aa gaye"

Vineet questioned Aarav "Aarav.. Tum direct yahan aa gaye baat kya hai aakhir?"

"Jiju agar aapko mera aana acha nahi laga toh bata dijiye main apne kisi dost ke ghar chala jaunga phir" he said while standing up.

"Nahi.. ye tumhara hi toh ghar hai.. Hum toh bas wajah janna chahte hai tum 8 din pehle kaise aa gaye" Ruhana questioned him with a hope he will tell the reason.

Aarav replied "mera usse chota sa jhagda hua.. Aur hum wapas aa gaye"

"AM.. maasi ka mujhe samajh aata hai par aap itne chote se fight ki wajah se wapas kaise aa sakte ho?" Avni questioned.

"Bas aa gaya main.." Aarav replied.

"Aur main bhi aa gayi" I said, everyone looked towards me.

Ruhana questioned "Tum yahan? Mannu bhi hai?" she looked behind me.

"Nahi main bhi mumma se gussa hoke aayi hun aur dadda ke saath rahungi" I said while moving towards him.

Aarav smiled looking at her and asked "tum kyun gussa ho usse?"

"Kyuki unhone ek phone bhi nahi kiya mujhe.. Mereko bhool gayi meri maa" I said shedding tears.

He wiped my eyes "nahi rote nahi.. Hum na yahi rahenge chalo upar" he held my hand and we headed upstairs.

"God!! Ye ho kya raha hai.." Ruhana said bewildered.

Avni replied "paagal family hai mumma.. Kabhi bhi kuch bhi kar sakte hai"

Vineet laughed hearing her, while Ruhana slapped her head from behind lightly "Aise nahi bolte"

"Sach hai mumma.. Honeymoon chodke aise koi aata hai kya?? Aur Khushi isliye naraz ho gayi kyuki maasi ne phone nahi kia.." Avni said.

"Ab wo sahi hai apni jagah par.. I am sure dono mein bada jhadga hua hai isliye Aarav yahan aa gaya" Vineet said thoughtfully. 

"Ki hogi mannu ne na samjhi waali harkat.." Ruhana assumed.

My phone ranged, it was "mumma" flashing on the screen. I disconnected the call as I was not in the mood to talk to her.

I saw Aarav listening to the music and dancing on the beats, he held my hand and pulled me to the dance.

"Dadda aap naraz ho na toh dance kyun kar rahe ho?" I questioned him about his strange behaviour.

"Naraz tumhari mumma se hun.. Life nahi.." he replied with a wink. 

I smiled hearing it and we have a father-daughter moment after a long time. 

To be continued..

What happened on three days that Aarav is upset?

Stay tuned... 🤪 Keep guessing..