Khushi's POV

I was left shocked when Manvi scolded Aarav "kaha they tum? School ke baad toh ghar laane ko bola tha na khushi ko"

Aarav said in a calmed tone "Manvi relax.. Itni si baat pe gussa kyun ho rahi ho? Kya apni beti ke saath time spend nahi kar sakta main?"

"Aarav but phone karke bata sakte they na? Main yahan pareshan ho rahi ho" she replied worriedly.

I sighed deeply "mumma.. Hum aa gaye na chill" I said.

She glared at me for a moment. She then noticed the shopping bags and scolded "phirse shopping.. Padhna likhna hai nahi tumhe.. Aarav main bol rahi hun zyada pamper main karo isko"

Aarav took a stand for me and said "main karunga.. Tumhe daantna hai na toh mujhe daanto khabardar meri beti ko kuch bola toh"

Manvi crossed her arms across her chest and asked "toh kya karoge haan?"

"Tumhe room mein ghusne nahi dunga" he said with a smirk.

"Excuse me? Bedroom mein tum mujhe ghusne nahi doge?" Manvi asked for reassurance

Aarav shook his head in yes "haa.. Har baar main hi nahi room se bahar jaane waala hun"

Manvi argued with him but stopped when Ahana interrupted "bas karo tum dono.. Bachi ke saamne lad rahe ho kya asar padega uski mental health par"

Manvi said something which created a doubt in my mind "bachi nahi hai.. Zaroorat se zyada badi ho gayi hai"

Aarav glared at her and said "What's wrong with you? Office ka gussa tum humpar kyun nikal rahi ho?"

Manvi looked at him in a state of shock. Aarav smiled "don't look at me like this.. Tumhare saath 6 mahine kaam kiye hai aur shaha hai tumhara torture"

I giggled hearing this. Manvi shot a deadly glare at me and I sealed my lips.

Ahana said "enough.. Ab sabke sab dining table pe.. Phir baat karenge"

Everyone headed towards the dining table, I and Aarav exchanged glances as our tummy was full. I signalled him to speak up, he shook his head in yes.

Ahana noticed our eye talk and asked "kya ishara baazi chal raha hai? Khana kaho chup chap dono"

Aarav smiled and said "bhabhi.. Wo hum na street food khake aaye hai toh jaga nahi hai pet mein"

Virat glared at him and said "typical middle class waali harkatein.."

Ahana eyed him and commented "at least tumse toh better hi hai.."

"What do you mean by that??" Virat asked

"Tumhari tarah sadu nahi hai.. Jo sirf 5 star restaurant mein boring sa khana khata hai" Ahana said supporting Aarav.

"Exactly bhai.. Street food ki toh baat hi kuch aur hai" he said licking his lips.

Ahana smiled "thik hai.. Tum aur khushi rest karo"

I and Aarav got up from chairs and headed upstairs. I was so excited for tomorrow as it was my birthday. The birthday will be special as for the first time I will be celebrating with my father. I had always seen Vineet giving surprises to Avni on her birthday morning. He even gave me surprises and I was always thrilled.

It's my 15th birthday tomorrow and it has to be special. Aarav sat down beside me and we played a video game. I asked "Dadda kal date kya hai?"

"Beta.. kal tumhare dadda ka ek aur interview hai jisme pass hone ka koi chance nahi hai" he replied.

"Aisa kyun kah rahe ho aap? You will get the job" I said with a smile.

He turned and stared at me. He kissed my forehead and said "I hope so.. Acha kal school hai na tumhara so jaoo"

I nodded and he left my room. I hope he remembers it's my birthday tomorrow. I changed and lay down on the bed closing my eyes but the sleep was away from my eyes. Exactly at 12 am, every year Maasi wishes me and I waited for her call but there was not even a single message. I sighed deeply and slept in disappointment.

Third's Person POV

Manvi was inside the room, she saw Aarav entering and asked "kaha they tum subah se?"

"Interview ke baad khushi ko pick kiya and uske saath thoda ghuma bataya toh tha" Aarav replied.

Manvi was angered as he was lying. Manvi said "Aarav.. Khushi aaj school hi nahi gayi stop lying to me"

Aarav sighed deeply and said "haan nahi gayi.. Ek din bunk kar diya usne zyada over-react mat karo mere saath thi na save thi"

Manvi was just shocked at his reply, he isn't revealing the actual truth here but he was saving her from her scoldings. Manvi was about to speak but stopped when he said "kal tum chutti le lena"

Manvi smiled and denied "abhi toh office join kiya hai aur tum chutti ki baat kar rahe ho"

"Fine.. but time se pehle ghar aa jaana" he informed meaningfully.

"Tumhe kya lagta hai mujhe pata nahi kal Khushi ka janamdin hai?" Manvi asked, crossing her arms across the chest.

Aarav smirked and taunted "nahi tumhe shaq karna aur bhool jaane ki aadat hai na isliye socha yaad nahi hoga"

Manvi looked at him in a state of shock, how easily he diverted away the topic. Manvi said "mujhe yaad hai samjhe.. Aur uss baat ke mujhe baar baar guilty feel mat karao"

He smiled and moved to the bed. He lay down keeping his head at the bedrest and started to scroll his phone. Manvi was thoughtful about Khushi's one month suspension and Aarav's involvement in it.

The next morning, Khushi woke up by herself as she was excited for the day. She looked at the clock and it was 7 am. She pretended to sleep as Manvi every morning of her birthday kisses her forehead and wished "happy birthday".

Manvi entered her room and said "khushi utho school jaana hai"

Khushi was disappointed as she forgot her birthday. She sat up straight and asked "kya mumma.. Aaj aap bhool gayi"

"Kuch nahi bhooli hun main.. Office ke liye late ho raha hai Aarav chod dega tumhe school" Manvi gave a firm reply and left the room.

Khushi was bewildered at her strange behaviour. She quickly went to the bathroom and took a bath. She was expecting Aarav to surprise her with a new birthday dress like Vineet does for Avni and her. She came out after 20 minutes and found the bed empty. She sighed and said "I miss bade papa.."

She moved out, taking her school bag and descended the floor. Everything was normal, Virat and Ahana were having their usual argument regarding Aarav and he was having a romantic conversation with Manvi. Khushi sighed."mujhe toh sab bhool hi gaye hai.."

Manvi left for the office and Aarav approached me "chalo khushi.. Mujhe bhi interview ke liye jaana hai"

"All the best Aarav.." Ahana said with a smile.

Aarav took her blessings and both father and daughter moved out of the house. Aarav dropped her to school and went for an interview. Khushi wasn't allowed to enter the school so she went to the nearby cafeteria.

She was scrolling her phone as her friends were sending birthday wishes. She sighed.. "Ghar mein se kisine nahi kiya Avni Di ne bhi nahi"

The time passed and it was afternoon, she stood in front of the school gate and saw Avni waiting for her. She was surprised and smiled. She hugged her "Avni Di..."

"I missed you so much.. Kaisi hai meri nanhi shiatan?" Avni asked.

"Ek dum achi.. Aur aapka college kaisa chal raha hai? Koi jiju dhunda mere liye?" Khushi asked in a teasing tone.

Avni sighed and slapped her forehead "Shut up.. Kitna bolti hai aisa kuch nahi hai"

Khushi shook her head "tauba.. Aapse ye umeed nahi thi meri toh naak hi kata di aapne"

Avni smiled at her antics and said "Acha chal.. Tujhe apne friends se milwati hun aur masti karenge"

Khushi denied as she doesn't remember her birthday. "Nahi.. mujhe ghar jaana hai"

"Are chal na.. Kitne din ho gaye hai please" Avni requested and Khushi couldn't deny. She went with her after massaging Manvi that she is with Avni Di.

Manvi was tensed as she was going to lose the biggest project which can be harmful for her company and reputation. She has to convince Aarav to get back to his previous job. She then thought "Aarav khuddar hai bahut.. Usne apne bhai ki recommendation pe kabhi job nahi liya toh meri kaise lega.."

Later in the evening, Khushi tried hard to remind Avni that it's her birthday but Avni was busy telling her about college life. Khushi was pissed off.. "Mujhse koi pyaar hi nahi karta"

Avni came to Malhotra house to drop her. Khushi asked "andar nahi aaogi?"

Avni denied "mumma papa wait kar rahe honge.. Bye"

Khushi nodded and went inside the house with a dull face. As soon as she entered, she was left shocked at her place.

To be continued...

queen_palace_11 😂😂 happy birthday in advance.. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Next chapter will be on Monday. Special day...