Aarav and Manvi were sitting near the pool in each other embrace, Manvi kissed his cheek and said "thank you.. Lekin ab humhe ghar jaana chahiye.."

"Aise ghar jayenge na.. Bhai bhabhi sadme mein chale jayenge!" Aarav replied.

Manvi laughed "haan toh I am sure tumne extra kapdo ka intezam kiya hi hoga?" she asked.

"Kiya toh hai.. But dunga nahi" Aarav said.

"Kyun?" she questioned.

"Maine itna sab kiya.. Tumhari feelings ka khayal rakha aur tum.. Apne pati ko kuch nahi dogi?" he asked pretended to be hurt.

Manvi slaps his cheek lightly "main tumhare paas hun.. Ye kaafi nahi hai kya?"

"Kaafi hai.. Par hamari first anniversary hai na toh I deserve a gift" Aarav said.

"Tumhara gift tumhe ghar pe mil jayega" Manvi uttered and stands up. She glanced at him and crossed her arms across the chest.

"What??" he asked.

"Offo.. pura din yahi baithe rehna hai kya? Chale.." Manvi insists, Aarav stands up and slaps her cheek playfully.

Manvi was shocked, he run away from there and Manvi follows him. Aarav hides into the bathroom and Manvi approaches there to find him. He pulls her inside and they again get romantic.

Malhotra Mansion

Ahana and Virat had done all the preparation for surprise anniversary party. Khushi was amazed to see the decoration, it was exactly the same way she had planned.

"Badi maa.. Bade papa ye toh same waisa hi hai!" she said chuckling.

"Wo toh hai.. Tumhare baake surprises bhi ready hai" Ahana spoke.

Khushi jumped in excitement, she glanced at the time and it was 6 pm "mumma aur dadda ko phone karke bula lete hai.." she suggested

"Haa.. subah se ek phone nahi aaya hai.. Hosh hi nahi hai dono ko kuch" Virat said

Ahana laughed and spoke "ab anniversary hai dono ki.. Shopping kar rahe honge.."

"Koi shopping nahi kar rahe hai! Card diya tha na tumne swipe hota toh message aata" Virat replied confidently.

"Haa toh ghum rahe honge.. Tumhe kya dikkat hai? Jaake lights lagao waha" Ahana instructed.

Khushi giggled, she feared Manvi will scold her. Ahana was clever enough to understand her worries, she assures her "kuch nahi hoga Khushi.. Tumne exam ki tayari toh karke rakhi hai na?"

Khushi nods in yes. "Haa badi maa.. Par meri mumma na item bomb hai kab fhut jaaye pata nahi" she said inhaling a deep breath.

Ahana asks her to get ready for the party, and Khushi runs upstairs. She opens the wardrobe and takes out one of the dresses which Aarav gifted her on her birthday "ye maine issi din ke liye sambhalke rakhi thi"

She quickly changes, and then rushed towards ArMan's room. Two packets were kept on the bed as per plan "badi maa ne toh same waise kiya jaise maine socha tha.." she places a note there and then run downstairs.

Ahana was trying to call them but their phone was switched off. Ahana sighed deeply "God.. ye dono bhi na hadh hoti hai phone tak charge nahi karte hai"

Khushi asked "kya hua?"

"Phone nahi lag raha hai dono ka.. Ek dusre ke saath rehte hai na toh duniya ki khabar nahi rehti hai inhe! Yahan hum inki parwah karte karte sadme mein chale jaate hai.." Ahana spoke angrily.

"It's okay badi maa.. Ghar toh aayenge hi na wapas" Khushi replied, she hopes they return home on time, as usual, and guests don't wait for long if the party doesn't start on time.

Manvi and Aarav were walking on the road, Manvi was totally annoyed with him as he made her jump into the pool with phones inside her clothes. She said "phone toh damage ho gaya.. Upar se tumne car ki chabi bhi khodi.. How irresponsible Aarav"

"Danto mat.. Tumhara din toh acha kar diya na" Aarav replied

"Haa.. par pichle ek ghante se paidal chalwa rahe ho.. Jagah bhi aisi chuni jahan door door tak taxi.. Risksaw auto ka koi nishaan nahi" Manvi argued with him.

Aarav made a face, he lifts her up in his arms and walked. Manvi's anger fades away in a second, she wraps her arms around his neck. Aarav smiles and replied "seedha bolo na tumhe meri baho mein aana hai"

Manvi tugs her head with his and says "ab tumne galti ki hai toh ab ghar tak mujhe aise hi leke jao"

"Le jaunga.. bahut power hai mujhmein" Aarav spoke confidently.

Manvi laughed and spoke "Mr. Aarav Malhotra.. Kaand karne ke baad bhi power hai aap mein?"

"Jee haa.. Ghar jaake bas bistar pakadne waala hun main" he said tiring.

They entered society and finally reaches in front of the bungalow. Aarav places Manvi on the floor and both of them walk into the house. As soon as they enter, there was complete darkness inside.

Aarav searched for the lights but a loud blast sounds leaves him in a state of shock. The lights gets turn on and everyone shouts "Happy Wedding Anniversary"

ArMan were left amazed, thrilled at their places. This was something unexpected, Manvi had clearly denied celebrations due to Khushi's board exams. She eyed Aarav who looked back at her blankly. He assured her with his eyes he wasn't involved in this, Manvi didn't react so walked in front.

Aarav sighed and thought "ye surprise party.. Pehle bata dete toh aaj thodi mehnat kum karte subah se hum.."

He moves forwards and Khushi hugs both of them "Happy 1st Anniversary Mumma and Dadda"

Manvi smiled "Thank you Khushi.. Ye sab?" she asked.

Ahana interrupts "Manvi.. Jao upar fatafat se change karke aao! Sab guests wait kar rahe hai"

Manvi made a face, she was extremely tired and wanted to lay on the bed to have a nap. Aarav was also in the same position as hers but smiled "bhabhi hum abhi aaye"

He held her hand and pulled her upstairs to the room. Aarav says "I know subah se maine bahut tang kiya hai tumhe.. Tum sona chahti ho par dekho na Khushi ne bhai bhabhi ne ye"

He stops when Manvi stares at him, she replied "I know.. Mujhe dikh raha hai.." she looks at the box kept on the bed.

She picks up the piece of paper which was kept with it, she reads it "Mumma.. Dadda I know mere exams ki wajah se aap celebrations nahi chahte they par ye aapki 1st anniversary hai! Isko toh special hona hi tha.. Kaise miss kar sakti thi main ye? Itne saal se maasi aur bade papa ki anniversary ka hissa bane hai hum aapko dekhti toh udaas ho jaati thi ki.. Kyun aapke hisse mein ye moment nahi hai! Aaj hai toh isse jee bharke jeete hai! Ye ek chota sa gift meri taraf se. I love you and dadda.. Thank you aap meri khadoos mumma ki duniya mein aaye aur jeene ki dusri wajah di! Pehli toh main hun na.. "

Manvi was emotional reading the letter, Manvi sighed deeply "daant na pade isliye aise emotional blackmail karti hai ye ladki"

Aarav whispered in her ear "maa pe gayi hai.."

She eyed him for a moment and then went to the bathroom to change. Aarav opens his box and was overwhelmed with the love his daughter had showered on him. There was a note attached, he opens.

"Dost... aapse jab mili thi na pata nahi tha aap itna important hissa ban jaoge meri zindagi ka! Aapse milne ke liye mumma se jhooth bolti thi. Phir dost se aap mere dadda ban gaye! Meri life mein aapne mere papa ki kami puri ki hai. Sach kahun toh jitna pyaar aap mujhse karte ho utna mere shayad real father bhi nahi kar paate.. Thank you Dadda meri jhalli pagal ajeeb khadoos aur hitler mumma ko tolerate karne ke liye! Most importantly mujhe apni beti banane ke liye.. I love you dadda.."

A fresh tear escaped his eyes after reading the note. He always feared he might not be able to become a father to Khushi but today his worries fade away with this note.

He places the note safely in his drawer and turns, Manvi was standing there in front of him. She notices his eyes filled with tears, she wipes them with the tip of her fingers and he smiled "Khushi bhi na.. Emotional kar deti hai"

Manvi gave him a look and said "tumpe gayi hai.."

Aarav made a face, they went downstairs as everyone was waiting for them. Aarav looked at Khushi, he went to her and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. A smile curved up her lips with this gesture of his.

"Dadda se pehle main tumhara dost hun aur hamesha rahunga.." He said.

"I know dost.. " she replies and he pulls her in his embrace. Ahana and Virat smiled seeing them, indeed they proved the relationship of father-daughter doesn't have to be by blood. It is all matter of vibes, feelings, and bonding with each other with a stronghold on relationship matters. 

To be continued....