Khushi's POV

I wasn't his biological daughter of him but he was the best father I could ever have. I glanced toward Manvi, she looked at me with a smile on her face.

"Dante waali ho?" I asked.

She gave me her angry look but then smiled "Thank you.." she understood this surprise party idea was of mine.

She further added "hum jab Di aur jiju ki anniversary ki party karte they maine hamesha se tera murjaya hua chahra dekha tha.. Par kuch kah nahi paati thi! I am glad ab tum bhi Avni ki tarah haste khelte Hamari anniversary ka intezar karogi har saal" she then kissed my forehead and a smile appeared on my face.

She might be strict but she is good at understanding my emotions. She is the best mother, she may act immature sometimes but nothing is hidden from her.

Ahana said "ab tum sab ka melo drama ho gaya ho toh.. Cake cut kare?"

Aarav smiled "haan bhabhi.."

I looked at Virat, he gets the trolley and it has three-layer cake. I glanced at my parents and they were left amazed seeing it. Manvi sees a family picture printed on the top of the cake and written "Happy 1st Anniversary to Besharam Parents"

Aarav laughed "Khushi.. I love you for this"

Manvi stared at me and before she could speak something, I said "ab society maanti hai aap dono ki shaadi besharamo waali hai toh maine socha kyu na iss baat ko accept kiya jaaye.. Aur isme sachai hai na.. Aap log besharam ho"

Manvi hides her face in between her palm while Ahana keeps her hand on her shoulder "Devrani ji.. Pyaar kiya toh darna kya!"

I spoke excitedly "chalo jaldi se cake cut karo"

They finally stand in front of the cake, Aarav pulls me in between themselves and all of us cut the cake together. They placed kisses on my cheek from both sides showering all the love on me.

Later on, the projector played and showed the journey of their love story. I said "bas aap sab log pray kijiye jaldi se mere mumma aur dada mujhe ek chotu sa bhai de de..."

Manvi slaps my arm lightly, I smiled and said "mumma I am serious.."

"Yes.. I know.." Manvi replies.

The music plays and they moved to the dance floor. I held Vihaan in my arms and showed him everything. The party ended on a very good note, everyone departs for their home leaving behind family members.

Ahana and Virat asked them to sit on the couch. They sat down, Ahana forwards something to Manvi.

She gave her a questionable look "kholo" she said.

Manvi opens and it was a gold necklace. "Bhabhi ye.." she asked.

"Hamari taraf se anniversary gift hai.." Ahana spoke.

"What?? Bhabhi anniversary hamari hai birthday nahi hai uska.. Mujhe koi gift nahi?" he asked making a face.

Ahana smiled at his complaint, she moves to him and hands him another packet "Aisa ho sakta hai kya bhabhi apne devar ko gift na de"

Aarav quickly opens the packet, he sees that there were some papers. He looks at her "bhabhi ye kya hai?" he asked.

"25 ke ho gaye ho tum.. Tumhara jo hissa hai office ka property ka wo tumhare naam kiya hai" Virat replied.

Aarav was shocked by this, he refuses to accept the gift. He hands it back to Virat "mujhe nahi chahiye bhai"

"Aarav tumhara haq hai" Virat says.

"Lekin mujhe nahi chahiye... ye ghar office sab aapne aur Dad ne apni mehnat se khada kiya hai! Mera isme koi haath nahi hai toh haq kis baat ka?" he asked maturely.

"Lekin chote bete ho tum iss ghar ke.. " Ahana said

"Haan bhabhi... meri family hai pata hai mujhe achi tarah se! Main to kamunga invest karunga apni mehnat se!" Aarav replied

"Aarav diya hai toh soch samajhke hi diya hoga na" Ahana said meaningfully.

"Bhabhi I know... lekin mujhe nahi chahiye! Aur jis din sach mein zaroorat hogi toh main aapse maang lunga tabtak mujhe apni mehnat se sab banane do" Aarav requested.

Virat sighed deeply, he looked at Manvi "tum hi samjhao.."

"Bhaiya.. Ye sahi toh kah raha hai! 15 saal pehle main bhi aisi situation mein thi.. Di mujhe hissa dena chahti thi maine nahi liya.. Aur dekho aaj mere paas ek flat hai khudka jise hum kabhi bhi bech sakte hai aur Khushi ka future secure kar sakte hai!" Manvi speaks favouring him.

"Haa bhai.. Aur in future humhe bacha hota bhi hai toh jabtak wo bada hoga tabtak main bhi ek flat khareed hi lunga kyun?" He asked looking Manvi.

She smiled "haa pata hai tum kar loge.. Itni jaldi jaldi promotion jo ho rahe hai tumhe" she replied.

Aarav said raising his collar "ab mujh mein talent hi bahut hai.."

"Okay fine.. Karo jo karna hai tumhe lekin ye already tumhare naam pe hai tumhe nahi lena hai mat lo!" Ahana spoke and went to the room with Virat.

I looked at my parents, I asked "mumma dadda.. Aap dono they kaha subah se?"

"Beta.. tumhe bhai chahiye na uski tayari kar rahe they" Aarav replied leaving Manvi in state of shock.

I giggled "acha... abhi bahut late ho gaya hai main chalti hun sone kal subah uthke padhna bhi hai"

"Haa.. jao and thank you again for this lovely surprise," Manvi said.

I smiled and moved upstairs to my room to sleep. The next morning, I woke up and quickly freshened up. I studied for about two hours and moved downstairs.

Ahana and Virat were having morning coffee. I said "Good morning.. Badi maa and bade papa"

"Good morning beta.. Tumhari mumma aur dadda nahi uthe abhi?" Ahana asked.

I refused "nahi.. Aur 9 baj gaye hai.."

Just then both of them come downstairs sneezing. They sat down on the couch opposite Vihana and kept on sneezing. I stared at them and asked "mumma.. Dadda aap dono ko itni cheenk kyun aa rahi hai?"

Manvi stared at Aarav with extreme anger, Aarav gave her a helpless look. Virat questioned "Aarav.. Kal kaha they pura din?"

"Bhai.. shopping ki na humne aur movie dekhi" he was lying as it was clearly visible on his face.

"Acha.. lekin mujhe toh koi notification aaya hi nahi. Aur jab tum dono wapas laute kuch haath mein nahi tha tumhare infact aaj subah car bhi bahar nahi khadi thi" Virat said in a bit loud tone.

Manvi said "main batati hun bhai aapke pyaare chote ke kaarname.. Mujhe pani mein pheeka isne phone gaye hum dono ke.. Itna kaafi nahi tha bathroom mein bhi masti karni thi inhe.. Bahar aaye toh janab ne car ki chabi khodi.. Ye mujhe kal 15 kilometer paidal leke aaya hai"

I was shocked hearing this, despite being so tired they attended the party with so much entuiasim and happiness. Not even for a second, the tiredness reflected on their faces.

"Ek toh itna acha surprise plan kiya maine.. Madan ne khud bola tha kuch nahi karenge phir khushi ko drop karne ke baad sunati hai alteast I expected a gift from you! Main bechara karun toh kya karun?" Aarav said making an emotional face.

Manvi looked at him and said "kiya tumne par gadbad bhi ki na"

I took Aarav's stand and replied "mumma aapke saath rehte rehte dadda gadbad karna seekh gaye"

A smile curved up his lips hearing me. Manvi made a face "phirse ye dono ek team mein aa gaye"

"Bhai le aao wo aapki team mein" I again insistigated.

Both of them again sneezed, Ahana sighed deeply.. "Uffo.. chalo kitchen mein dono ko khada deti hun"

A smile appeared on my face, as when I use to get ill Manvi to use to give me that bitter homemade liquid. They helplessly moved towards the kitchen as it was the home minister's order. I followed them to keep an eye.

Manvi forwards the glass "mere hisse ka bhi tum peelo"

Aarav refused "nahi... mujhe apna hi nahi peeya jayega"

I laughed as today they became childish. Ahana scolds both of them "dono peeyo chup chap"

They finally drank it, Manvi eyed Aarav and taunts "Agli anniversary pe tumne agar swimming pool mein romance karne ka plan banaya na.. Toh chabi aur phone pehle hi nikal lena"

Aarav sighed deeply "okay Fine.. biwi ji aap jeeti main haara.."

Manvi smiled at him, she eyed me and crossed her arms across chest "tum kya humpe jasoosi kar rahi ho?? Jaake padhai karo! Kal ho gayi na party mauj masti"

I made a face "Wahi main sochun meri hitler maa jaagi kyun nahi" I marched towards my room to study.

To be continued...