Manvi's POV

I told the whole matter to Virat, he commented "Galti tumhari puri nahi hai Manvi, Aarav ko tumhe batana chahiye tha ki wo club jaa raha hai apne dost ki madad karne ke liye"

I smiled lightly, at least someone understood I wasn't wrong completely.

Ahana had heard our conversation and she stepped in saying "not at all virat, mere devar ki koi galti nahi hai isme.. Mana ki inke age difference ki wajah se manvi ka insecure hona natural hai but ek baar jab Aarav ne kaha toh usko manna chahiye na.."

"Ahana.. Wo apni galti maan rahi hai na.. Aarav ko aise honeymoon chodke nahi aana chahiye tha.. Bekar mein baat badha di'' Virat spoke

"Acha? For your kind information hamare honeymoon par tumhe ek urgent business meeting aayi thi toh tum bhi toh honeymoon chodke wapas aaye they na" Ahana said glaring at him.

"Excuse me, I had a genuine reason.. Wo apne bachpane mein chodke aaya hai aur sasural mein jaake baith gaya besharam kahika''. Virat argued.

"Koi bachpana nahi kiya hai usne samjhe tum!" Ahana replied and their fight continued for another 10 minutes.

I took a deep breath and sighed "ye dono toh aapas mein hi ladne lage meri madad kaise karenge"

"Virat.. Ye inn dono ka matter hai tum koi madad nahi karoge samjhe" Ahana said clearly.

He sighed, while Ahana moved to the room.

Virat glanced at me and said "Don't worry.. Ek kaam karo apne ghar jao aur dono ko manake wapas lao"

"Nahi aayenge" I replied as I knew both of them are stubborn.

"Lekin koshish toh karni hogi na.. Main aata hun tumhare saath" Virat said and I was satisfied.

We left for Singhaniya's house.

Singhaniya's House

Aarav, Khushi and Avni were sitting on the couch and playing video games. "Come on girls.. Harao mujhe" Aarav shouted.

"Dadda.. I am going to win.." Khushi said with much excitement but Avni was winning.

Khushi got upset with this, Aarav glanced at her and felt bad seeing the dull face of her. He smiled and looked at Avni, he gave her a light push with his elbow not hurting her. Avni missed her balance, Aarav grabbed her and said "sorry.. Lagi toh nahi"

Khushi stood up and jumped as game over "yupiee... main jeet gayi"

Aarav smiled at this, Avni stood up and said "nahi cheating ki hai Khushi tumne.."

"Haww maine kya kiya?" Khushi asked innocently.

"Tune innocent sa face banaya.. AM melt ho gaye aur mera dhyan bhatkaya unhone" Avni replied.

"Aisa kuch nahi hua" Khushi protested.

"Hua na..." Avni said..

Aarav interrupted "girls.. It is just a game.. Let's go to the garden and play"

He took both of them outside and started playing with them.

Within half an hour, I reached the house along with Virat and Ahana. Aarav glanced at us, he smiled and rushed towards and hugged her tightly "bhabhi..."

He ignored me completely.

"Kitna miss kiya maine aapko.. Kaise ho aap?" Aarav asked.

"Main toh thik hun.. Lekin janab ghar nahi aaye toh socha main bhi aa jau tumhara haal chal puchne" Ahana replied while poking his nose.

"Sorry bhabhi.. Lekin aapki devarni ko toh mayke jaane ke liye toh nahi kah sakta tha na.. Isliye khudhi sasural aa gaya '' Aarav replied.

"I am very proud of you.. Kaash tumhara bhai bhi ye karta toh kitni khushi hoti mujhe" Ahana said while taunting Virat.

"Hello... ek toh isne galat kaam kiya tum upar se iski tareef kar rahi ho.. Seriously Ahana" Virat said unbelievably.

"Huh.. bhai aapko toh mujhse problem hi rehti hai hamesha.." Aarav complained while keeping his head on Ahana's shoulder. She caressed his head lightly and smiled..

Aarav and Khushi took them inside, I made a face..

Avni came to me and hugged me tightly "maasi.. Ek mahine baad aapko dekh rahi hun"

"Kaisi ho?" I asked.

"Ek dum badhiya.. College is amazing" Avni replied and took me inside the house.

Everyone was sitting down and having a good conversation as if nothing had happened.

"Aarav.. Khushi hum ghar jaa rahe hai chalo" I said.

Khushi glanced at me and denied "main aur dadda kahi nahi aa rahe hai"

"Exactly.. Mrs. Malhotra thank you aap mere bhaiya bhabhi ko mujhse milwane laayi" Aarav said leaving me in a state of shock.

I headed towards the kitchen and said "Di.. dekho na dono ko bekar ki zid leke baithe hai"

"Main kya dekhun? Galti tumhari hai.. Seriously Stripping? Mannu aisa kaise soch sakti hai tu?" Ruhana questioned.

"Haww.. Aarav ne sab bata diya aapko" I said.

She shook her head in yes.. "Haa.. teri harkatein hi aisi hai.. Kitna pyaar karta hai wo tujhse aur tu shaq karti rehti hai.. Kitni baar kaha hai na maine dusron ki baatein manne se pehle socha kar" she said, scolding me.

I frowned "offo Di.. pata hai he loves me and khushi ko bhi karta hai sorry bhi bol toh diya phir bhi itna bhaav kha raha hai huh"

Ruhana smiled "ab galti kari hai toh saza bhi bhugat.. I can't help it" she said, slapping my head from behind.

I stamped my foot in anger.

I moved out and glared at Aarav.. "Ghar aa raho ki nahi?"

"No.." Aarav denied.

"Aur tum?" I questioned Khushi.

She hugged Aarav "jahan dadda wahan main aapko toh main yaad hi nahi thi huh"

"Offo.. itni si baat ko itna lamba keech rahe ho dono hadh hoti hai" I said angrily.

"Excuse me.. Itni si baat? Mujhpe baar baar shaq karna itni si baat hai tumhare liye" Aarav started his drama.

"Haww mumma.. Mujhe phone na karna itni si baat?" she said, making a crying face.

"Tum hum dono se pyaar nahi karti ho isliye hum tum dono ke saath nahi rahenge samjhi" Aarav said, crossing his arms around his chest.

"Aarav bachpana chodo.. Khushi ka toh samajh aata hai.. Par tum" Virat said scolding Aarav.

"Shut up, Virat, he is not at fault.. Usne toh Tina ko jawab deke ulta Manvi ko save kiya hai humilation se.." Ahana said.

"Haa.. aur tum na abhi jao yahan main Khushi, Avni maze mein hai" Aarav said.

"Main bhi dekhti hun kabtak ghar nahi aate ho '' I said stubbornly.

"Nahi aayenge nahi aayenge nahi aayenge" Khushi replied.

"Acha mat jao.. Par abhi chup chap sab dinner karlo" Ruhana said while we all headed towards the dining table.

I glanced at Aarav, who passed me an angry look. I requested him with my eyes but he denied. I thought "ghar toh tum dono ko aana hi padega.."

Aarav thought "hum ghar toh aane se rahe.. Karlo jo karna hai"

"Nahi aana mat aao ab toh main bhi manane nahi aaungi huh" I said in extreme anger.

"Mat aao.. Main aur khushi maze mein hai yahan toh.." Aarav said, my words didn't even affect them for a moment.

Later, Vihana and I left the house. Virat said "don't worry.. Aarav ghar aa jayega zyada din apni bhabhi se door nahi rah sakta.."

"Wo nahi aayega Vee.. so mere bahane se bulane ki koshish karna mat.. I am not going to help" Ahana said clearly and moved inside the room along with Vihaan.

Virat glanced at me and said "Sorry Manvi.. Dono ke aage main kuch nahi bol sakta"

"It's okay bhaiya.. I understand" I said and he went to his room.

I went upstairs and changed, I was already missing them. I sighed and thought deeply about how to bring those stubborn people home. I can't live without them, one is my heart, the other is my lifeline.  

"Mannu.. Kuch toh karna padega dono ko ghar wapas laane ke liye" I murmured.

Suddenly an idea blinked my mind and took out my phone. I messaged Aarav something and waited for him to reply. It has been two hours but he hasn't replied.

While, Aarav was putting Khushi to sleep. Aarav scrolled his phone and read the message.

"Aarav.. I am hurt on my leg!"

Aarav immediately phoned but stopped in the middle "nahi nahi.. Itni aasani se tumhari baatein nahi manne waala hun main.. Khadoos biwi ji.."

He lay down and slept peacefully while I was waiting for his phone call, unable to sleep. 

To be continued...