Khushi's POV

Ahana and Virat are inside their room with a notebook in their hands, they were making the list for the surprise anniversary party of Aarav and Manvi.

Ahana asked "Vee.. wo Mr. Mathur ko bulana hai? Dono ki shaadi mein bhi nahi aaye they"

"Koi zaroorat nahi hai, pichli business meeting mein Aarav ke baare mein bahut bura bhala kaha tha usne.. Boycott him and his family," Virat said while Ahana smiled hearing his words.

"Sahi mein.. Aur unn logo toh bilkul nahi bulayenge jo dono ke relationship ko leke baat karte hai" Ahana declared.

Manvi entered the room with Vihaan in her hands. She made him lay on the cradle as he had fallen asleep. Ahana and Virat quickly hide the notepad under the pillow.

Manvi turned and looked towards them, she asked "Aap dono abhi toh baat kar rahe they mere aate hi chup kyun ho gaye?"

"Kuch nahi manvi.. Vihaan so gaya itni jaldi?" Virat asked

"Haa.. khushi padhne chali gayi thi toh ye bore ho gaya aur so gaya" Manvi said looking at the little Vihaan.

Ahana teased her "Toh Vihaan ke liye ek chota sa cute sa bhai le aao"

Manvi smiled sheepishly, hearing her "bhabhi aap bhi na" she walked out of the room.

Virat had a sigh of relief "ab lagta hai humhe apna room lock karna padega inn dono ki anniversary tak" he said

Ahana laughed hearing his words. They continued discussing the guests' list and then moved out of the room for dinner.

Ahana looked at the clock and it was 8 pm, she asked "ye Aarav abtak office se kyun nahi aaya?"

"Bhabhi uska phone aaya tha.. Kah raha tha aaj kuch kaam atka hua hai aane waala hi hoga bas" Manvi told her.

Just then Aarav entered, he sat down at the dining table with everyone. Virat looked at him and said "Aaru.. fresh up toh ho jao bahar se aate hi dining table pe baith gaye"

Aarav picked up the food plate and refused "bhai bahut bhook lagi hai.. Khane do"

Virat hits his hand and glared at him "haath doke aa pehle"

Aarav made a face, Ahana scolded Virat "vee.. Khane do usko!"

Aarav showed his tongue to Virat and continued eating the food. I giggled and said "dadda this is very bad.."

He glanced at me and smiled "Khushi.. Khana khate hue baat nahi karte hai" he said in a sarcastic way.

I smiled and said "dadda.. Maine toh kaha hi nahi"

Ahana ordered "sab khana khao.. Baatein baad mein"

No one dared to argue with her and silently ate the food. After that everyone sat down on the couch to have some family moments.

Later on, everyone went to their respective room to sleep. I was very much nervous as it was my first exam tomorrow. Due to recklessness I wasn't able to sleep, the door opened and I saw my parents entering the room.

"Aaj aap dono yahan?" I asked.

Both of them hopped on the bed each on my side. "Haa.. kal tumhara pehla exam hai na socha tum bahut tense ho rahi hogi isliye aa gaye tumhe support karne" Manvi said.

I smiled hearing her, Aarav added "haa.. Lekin tension lene se kuch hota nahi hai Khushi! Cool mind se exam dena aur positive rehna! Sab acha hoga"

I was feeling so motivated hearing my parents' words. We laid down on the bed, Manvi caressed my head while Aarav was giving me a motivational speech. I was feeling very much relaxed and my eyes were turning sleepy. I closed my eyes and slept with a smile on my face.

Aarav kept his hand on Manvi's hand which was on my stomach. Manvi glared at him and whispered "Aarav.. Yahan bhi tumhe romance sujh raha hai"

Aarav smiled at her and replied "bas haath rakha hai tumhare upar.."

Manvi stared at him and they kept on staring at each other. Manvi hugged me tightly, while Aarav moved behind her and hugged both of us tighter with his grip. Today, we slept in each other comfort as a perfect family.

The next morning, I felt a soft hand on my forehead. I slightly opened my eyes, Manvi smiled "Good morning.."

I made a face and tightened my grip around her waist as I wanted to sleep more.

I heard my father's voice "Khushi.. Uth jao beta exam ke liye jaana hai"

I sat up straight and made a face "uffo Dadda ab aap bhi mujhe subah subah uthaoge"

"Khushi.. Exams dene hai na tumhe? Chalo fatafat khadi ho jao main office jaate hue tumhe chod dunga" Aarav said and pushed me off the bed.

I sighed deeply "haan haa.. Mere bathroom jaate hi aap dono ka romance shuru ho jayega"

Manvi glared at me and said "tum nahane jaati ho ki.."

I run to the bathroom and laughed. I freshened up and then took a bath. I stepped out of the bathroom and found Aarav packing my bag.

"Dadda.. Main kar lungi" I said.

Aarav turned and he pulled me to the dressing. He made me sit on the stoll and combed my hair "Khushi late ho gaya na toh tumhari hitler maa hum dono ki class le legi subah subah"

I smiled hearing his words. He braids my hair and ties a ribbon, "Dadda.. Main toh badi ho gayi hun par it's a good practice for my aane waala bhai ya behen"

Aarav stared at me through the mirror and said "Khushi.. Beta zyada demand nahi karte hai! Focus on exams"

I agreed and both of us went downstairs to the breakfast table.

Manvi served the breakfast to everyone. She instructed "Khushi.. Exam khatam ho jaye toh phone kar dena mujhe"

"Haan mumma kar dungi! Mujhse zyda toh aap tension le rahi ho mere exam ki" I told her.

"Wo toh hoga hi.. Chal ab nashta kar aur Aarav isko school chodna hai aur waqt pe office bhi pahuchna hai tumhe" she said to him.

'I know manvi.. Waise bhi tum holiday pe ho toh ab mujhe daantne waala koi nahi hai waha" Aarav spoke teasingly.

Manvi looked on at him for a moment. She was lost thinking about something, I noticed her expression whenever someone starts a conversation regarding office she avoids it or changes the topic. I am sure, something she is trying to hide from all of us.

"Dadda.. Koi baat nahi bas kuch din hai mere exam phir toh mumma aa jayengi office aapko daant lagane" I replied.

Ahana smiled and said "bas.. Bahut baatein ho gayi! Khushi all the best for the exam"

"Thank you badi maa" I said, soon I and Aarav left the house.

He dropped me at school and I marched inside the exam hall. One of my friends said "Khushi.. Tumhare papa tumhe chodne aaye"

"Haa.. mere dadda hai toh aayenge hi! Aur mumma pick karne aayengi! I have the world's best parents.." I said proudly.

Third Person POV

Manvi was sitting the room and creating a new CV for the job. She sighed deeply "kabhi socha bhi nahi tha.. Itne saal kaam karne baad dusri job dundhni padegi."

Her phone ranged, she picked up the call and said "bolo Aarav.."

"I miss you.." He replied.

"Aarav.. You are supposed to work there" Manvi scolded him as she was actually thinking about her.

"Tumhare bina toh yahan kaam hi nahi ho raha hai! Sab dheele pad gaye hai.. Jaldi se wapas aa jao" He said.

Manvi smiled hearing his words "sabko aadat jo ho gayi daant khake kaam karne ki"

They talked for some time and then Manvi disconnected the call. "I am sorry Aarav.. Bas ek baar khushi ke exams ho jaye phir tumhe bata dungi maine job se resign kar diya hai" she was feeling so guilty for lying to him.

She glanced at the time and it was 1pm, she walked downstairs and went to the parking. She sat inside the car and headed towards Khushi's school to pick her up. She reached there within half an hour and Khushi was waiting for her outside.

She sits inside, Manvi asked "kaisa tha exam?"

"Thik tha mumma.. Don't expect ki main top karungi" She informed.

"Beta tum chahe top karo chahe fail ho.. Hum celebrate karenge" Manvi said with a smile on her face.

Khushi was shocked hearing her words "mumma aap ye kya kah rahi ho?"

"Jo kah rahi hun sahi kah rahi hun.. Ghar jaane se pehle ice-cream treat?" she asked raising her eyebrow.

Khushi was excited, Manvi took the car to the nearby ice cream parlor. They had a good quality of time together, Khushi asked "mumma office se aapne sach mein chutti li hai?"

Manvi was silent hearing her question. She pretends that she received a call and walked away. Khushi smiled "mumma.. Aap na mujhse nahi chupa sakti ho.. I am sure uss party ki wajah se hi kuch na kuch hua hai" 

To be continued....

Will family learn about her resignation? Stay tuned...