Khushi's POV

It was the 7th month of her pregnancy, her belly was swollen and she had taken maternity leave from office. However, whenever needed she attended meetings from home. The boss was impressed with her as she brought back the company to profits again and they were again in competition.

"Manvi.. I really apologize for whatever happened that day at the party.." He said.

"That's alright sir.. Bas mujhe mere husband ki beizatti bardasht nahi hoti hai" Manvi replied.

"I completely understand you.. And yes Aarav has been promoted as sales executive" he shared the news with her.

Manvi thanked him and ended the call. She saw me and him playing with each other. She shouted "Aarav..."

He eyed her and asked "han.."

She sent something on his phone, Aarav's phone beeps. He gave her a look "message kyun kar rahi ho? Yahi toh hun main..."

Manvi sighed "dekho toh"

Aarav takes out his phone and read the email. He was shocked, he shouted loudly "aaah....."

I closed my ears and asked "dadda kya hua?"

"Mera promotion ho gaya." He said.

I chuckled hearing him "ye toh bahut achi news hai dadda congratulations"

"Thank you meri nanhi si dost.. Tum mere liye bahut lucky ho! Tum life mein nahi aati toh tumhari mumma bhi nahi aati aur ye baby bhi nahi aata" He said pulling her cheeks.

I smiled hearing him, Manvi looks at Aarav and asked "Aarav tum mere liye gift laaye?"

"Kaunsa gift?" He asked.

Manvi looked at him with open mouth "haww.. Apni beti ke liye roj kuch na kuch laate ho aur jo aaya nahi hai uske liye bhi! Biwi ke liye kuch bhi nahi.." she complained cutely.

Aarav went to her and sat beside her. He kept his hand on her shoulder and said "diya na tumhe gift.. Ye" he pointed towards her belly.

"Acha?? Ye tumne diya hai?? Mera koi yogdaan nahi hai isme?" she questioned angrily.

"Jaise mere bina tum le aati na isko??" Aarav rebuked.

"Mere school se zyda biology lessons toh mere maa baap dete hai.." I murmured.

"Huh.. abhi ye haal hai jab ye aa jayega toh tum teeno muje puchoge bhi nahi.." Manvi complained.

"Uff.. tumhari ye insecurities aisa kuch nahi karenge hum.." Aarav assured her.

However, she wasn't convinced hearing his words. Aarav knows well, that she is having all this because of pregnancy. I glanced at him and he asked the solution to convince her.

"Mumma.. We love you" I said

"Haa.. haa pata hai" she said making a face.

"Aah..." she screamed.

I rushed to her and asked "kya hua mumma?"

"Baby ne kick kiya" she said with excitement and tears in her eyes. She took my and Aarav's hand and placed them on her belly. We were silent and finally after a few minutes heard the kick sound.

"Oh my god!! Chotu ne kick kiya" I screamed in excitement.

Aarav smiled, he placed his ear and heard the kick again "baby.. Dekho na aapki mumma kah rahi hai hum usne pyaar nahi karenge bolo unhe hum unse hamesha pyaar karenge"

The baby kicked and he assumed it a yes. Aarav smiled "Dekha baby kah raha hai hum mumma se pyaar karenge'

Manvi ruffled his hair. Ahana and Virat entered the house returning from some personal work. Aarav got up and rushed to her. He had tears in his eyes, Ahana asked "kya hua??"

"Wo baby ne kick kiya bhabhi" he said.

Ahana slapped his cheek lightly "paagal.. Vihaan ke time pe bhi aise hi roya tha.."

"Aao dekho feel karo" He pulled her and placed her hand on Manvi's belly. Ahana smiled "ye toh bahut hi acha hai... bas 2 mahine"

Aarav thought something and asked "bhabhi wo aapne 7th month mein humne kiya tha na woo.. Wo..kya tha"

"Baby shower.." Ahana said.

"Haan wahi.. Iss sunday ko karte hai sab arrangments main karunga it will be grand" Aarav shouted.

"Beta.. ek paisa nahi dunga main" Virat replied.

"Chahiye bhi nahi.. Mera toh ab promotion ho gaya toh I can afford it!" Aarav spoke raising his collars.

Virat was proud of him, he pats his shoulder and said "I am proud of you.. Mera bhai apni sabhi zimmedariyan ache se nibha raha hai"

Aarav smiled "aapka support raha hai bhai.. Aapki daant mein bhi pyaar hota hai!"

Virat hugged him and I said "main dresses decide karungi"

"Done! Chalo khushi plan karte hai" Aarav spoke. He held my hand and took me upstairs to the room to make preparations for the baby shower.

After someday, I and Aarav were travelling in the car. He had taken the route to Singhania Mansion, I smiled and asked "dadda hum maasi ke ghar kyun jaa rahe hai?"

"Kal godh bharai hai na tumhari mumma ki toh unhe toh invite karna hi padega na" Aarav replied.

"Haan lekin wo phone bhi toh kah sakte they na" I asked.

"Nahi wo hamari family hai aur mera sasural hai toh jaake invitation dena padega" Aarav said.

I smiled and was excited to visit my first home. Within 15 minutes we reached Singhaniya's house, I horned loudly and the gate opened. Aarav takes the car inside and halts it at the entrance. I descended the car and run into the mansion.

"Maasi.. Bade papa.. Avni Di" I shouted.

They were surprised to find me, I took their blessings and gave a tight hug to Avni. Avni said "meri shaitaan behena... kaisi hai?"

"Bahut achi hun.. Aur aapko apne saath leke jane aayi hun" I replied.

"Kyun?" Ruhana asked.

Aarav entered and said "kal aapki behen ki Godh bharai hai.. Isliye"

Vineet smiled seeing him, he said "baitho Aarav.."

Aarav takes his place, Avni gets glass of water for him and Khushi. Ruhana asked "pareshan toh nahi karti mannu tumhe?"

"Bahut tang karti hai Di.. aajtak toh uske nakhre aasman ko chute hai.. " Aarav complained.

I laughed hearing his words. He said "wo main Avni ko le jaau? Darasal main aur khushi sab tayari kar rahe hai aur Avni hogi toh Khushi ko acha lagega.."

"Haan kyun nahi le jao" Vineet gave him permission.

The trio of us left the house after a few hours. We came to the mall to get items for tomorrow and then headed back towards the Malhotra mansion.

Here, Manvi and Ahana were sitting on the couch and having a discussion. Ahana smiled and said "thank you.. Mere Aarav ki life mein aane ke liye tumse behtar ladki main bhi nahi laa sakti thi"

Manvi closes her eyes for a moment, she said "main bhi tab kaha janti thi aapka paagal devar mujhe itna pasand aa jayega.. Life toh usne meri badli hai.. Aapne pyaar se vishwas se.."

I entered inside with Avni Di, Avni ran and hugged Manvi "maasi... congratulations!"

Manvi was surprised and said "Avni..."

She comes in front, Manvi saw her after a long time. She saw Aarav entering inside with the bags, she thanked him with her eyes. Indeed, he had understood her without speaking a word. She wanted her whole family to be with her on the auspicious day of the baby shower.

The next day, everyone was busy with the preparations for the baby shower. Ahana checked the sweets and catering. Virat was helping with the decorations. I, Avni di was with Manvi taking care of her.

Ruhana and Vineet arrived, Ahana welcome them inside. Vineet saw the name "Welcome to baby shower of Manvi and Aarav"

"Ye toh bahut acha hai.. Papa ko bhi importance deni chahiye" he said

"Haan bade papa.. Dadda ne bhi toh inn 7 mahino mein mehnat ki hai.. Mumma ka khayal rakha hai chahe ghar ho ya office.. Unhe 3 baje bhook lagti thi toh leke jaate they unki craving puri karne.. Unke mood swings jhele hai.. He is the best dadda" I said with tears brimming down my eyes.

Vineet rubbed off tears from my eyes "yes.. He is!"

Everyone gathered in the garden where all arrangements were done. A swing was placed in the centre decorated with red and white flowers, behind it was written "baby shower". I picked up the plate and it has batches.

"Chalo sab apne batches le lo" I said.

Everyone picked one, Ruhana smiled "baby ki maasi". Ahana smiled and picked up hers "baby ki badi maa.." Avni picked up hers and it has written "baby ki cousin Di"

"Aaha.. possessive behen milne waali hai chotu ko" Avni commented.

"Maa ki beti hun na.." I said winking at her.

Avni smiled and saw her batch "baby ki Di..."

Aarav picked up his and it had the written "Dad to be.."

"Dadda toh sirf mere hai.." I said. Aarav ruffled my hairs.. "Always"

Ruhana smiled and said "chalo ahana manvi ko taiyar karke laate hai"

Both the ladies went to the room and helped Manvi in getting ready. Ahana gifted her bangles to Manvi while Ruhana made her wear her necklace. Ahana placed "kala teeka" behind her ear "kisiki bhi nazar na lage"

'Haan waise hi bahut log hai meri behen aur Aarav ke rishte pe nazar lagane waale" Ruhana said.

"Wo toh hai Di.. dekho na kitni muskil aayi.. Par waqt ke saath hamara pyaar aur rishta aur zyada gehra hota gaya umar ka faisla hai itna usne kabhi ehsaas bhi nahi hone diya mujhe" Manvi said.

"Jaanti hun main.. Ab ye aane waala bacha tum dono ke rishte ko aur majbut banayega.." Ruhana spoke caressing her head.

Manvi gets up and walks downstairs with Ahana and Ruhana. Everyone saw her entering the garden, Aarav was left mesmerized to see her. She was looking even more beautiful than she looked on her wedding day. Ahana made her sit on the swing and Aarav sat down beside her. He whispered in her ears "dil kar raha hai phirse shaadi karlun tumse"

Manvi smiled hearing his words. The guests arrived and some of them began to taunt.. "Aakhir kar hi liya na apna bacha.. Kitna bhi kahlo apna khoon apna hi hota hai..."

"Ab toh Khushi ko pyaar milega hi nahi"

"Haan! Aur Manvi ki umar dekho.. Badhti umar se saath kaise sambhalegi bache ko?"

I sighed deeply, why can't society keep quiet? Why they always have to spoil the happiness?

Manvi had heard all of that, she gets up and said "mujhe kuch kehna hai.."

Aarav held her hand and she assured him everything is fine.

"Iss bache ki aane ki sabse zyada khushi.. Hamari beti Khushi ko hai.. Aur Khushi toh apne dadda ki sabse zyada laadli hai.. Uske liye aarav mujhse ladh padta hai.. Ek baar na maine bahut daant diya tha khushi ko itna ki wo ghar se chali gayi aur uska accident ho gaya.. Aarav toot gaya tha uske khone ke darr se mujhe bahut naraz hua.. 2 hafton tak baat nahi ki thi usne mujhse! Ye bacha Khushi ki jagah kabhi nahi le paayega hamari zindagi mein.. Hai na Aarav??" she asked looking at him with teary eyes.

Aarav nods in yes.. He gets up and replies "haa.. Khushi meri pehli aulad hai! Hamesha rahegi.. Hamara pyaar duniya se alag hai.. Usi tarah mera aur khushi ka rishta bhi! Toh jo log yahan sirf baatein karne aaye hai abhi yahan se nikal jaaye.."

I moved to them and stood in the centre. "Meri family complete hogi.. I love you mumma and dadda"

They kissed my cheek on each side. Ahana and others clapped. Some of the guests left while others gave the blessing to Manvi and the baby. I and Avni di danced and others joined us.

Virat teased "Ab dekhna Aarav.. Ek aur team member add hoga meri aur Manvi ki team mein"

"Haan haan bhai.. Lekin meri team mein Vihaan bhi hai kyun bhabhi?" Aarav asked.

"Yes.." Ahana agreed with him

Virat made a face.. "Phir team equal karne ke liye Ahana humhe ek aur le aana chahiye" he whispered in her ear.

She shot a deadly glare at him "besharam! Aarav ko kehte ho aur khud dekho.."

Virat smiled hearing her words. Aarav and Manvi were staring at each other, Virat eyed him and sighed "ye dekho.. Yahan bhi isko besharami sujh rahi hai.."

Aarav glared at him and said "bhai.. Meri biwi hai aur baby ko pata hona chahiye uske dadda kaise hai.. Thode bahut sanskar mere bhi hone chahiye na"

"Nahi nahi.. Do do besharam main bardasht nahi kar paaungi" Manvi denied.

I laughed hearing her words and the baby shower ended on a good note.

"Thank you khushi.. Ye day memorable banane ke liye" Manvi said.

"Mumma please.. Ye sab maine akele nahi kiya dadda ne bhi help ki hai meri" I replied.

Aarav smiled and kissed my forehead lighty. I went to the room to sleep while ArMan followed me. Manvi was surprised to find the changes in the room, a cradle was placed at the corner and the side was decorated according to baby taste.

"Khushi this is beautiful" she said.

I hugged her carefully and said "jaldi se aa jao bhai.. Phir hum milke mumma aur dadda ko pareshan karenge.. Abtak ye dono mujhe tang karte they"

Manvi smiled hearing my words. Aarav looks at the time and said "Chalo bahut raat ho gayi hai.. Ab sabke sone ka time hai"

Aarav takes Manvi to the room, Manvi changes and stands in front of the mirror removing the jewellary. Aarav places his hands below her belly and kisses her neck "uff.. Aarav chodo"

"Nahi.." he denied.

"Baby aapke papa bahut besharam hai.." Manvi complained..

"Romantic hun.." Aarav corrected.

She smiled and he takes her to the bed. He kisses her face and then moves down to her neck. Ahana entered the room "Manvi ye.."

Aarav parts away and Ahana stared at him "hey bhagwaan.. Ab dusra aane waala hai ab toh thodi sharam karlo! Door lock karna kis janam mein seekhoge?" she asked.

Manvi looks down in embarrassment. She keeps the glass of milk on the table and leaves the room closing the door.

Manvi felt the instant pain, Aarav looks at her and asked "kya hua??"

"Dard ho raha hai" she said.

Aarav was surprised as there was still time for the delivery. Manvi shouted "Aah.. Aarav.. Labour pain"

"What?? Itni jaldi kaise??" he asked curiosuly.

"I don't know" she denied but Aarav understands it's due to complications. He helps her stand and takes her downstairs. He shouted "bhabhi.. Bhai.. khushi"

Everyone came downstairs hearing his scream. I glanced at him worriedly "Dadda.. Achanak kya hua?? Abhi toh sab thik tha"

"Pata nahi mujhe bhi" he said.

He makes her sit inside the car, Ahana sat beside her holding her. I sat in front with Aarav and they headed off towards the hospital. Virat came in another car with Vihaan.

City Hospital

The doctor said "Aarav... complications ki wajah se abhi delivery karni padegi" checking Manvi.

Aarav was shocked "kya?? Doctor dono ko kuch hoga toh nahi na?" he asked with a fear of losing both of them which he can't afford.

"I will try my best.. Tum bas formalities puri kardo" she said.

Aarav was standing till at his place, I kept my hand on his shoulder and said "dadda.. Kuch nahi hoga.."

Manvi is taken into the labour room as now, she is whimpering with pain. Aarav fulfils the formalities and rushes into the labour room. He wants to be by her side during the delivery to give her strength.

He held her hand tightly and kept his hand on her head trying to calm her down.. "Manvi.. Relax" he was emotional but didn't let even a single tear slip down his eyes for sake of Manvi and the baby.

Manvi held his shirt tightly "Aarav... aah.."

'Doctor jaldi kijiye na kitna dard ho raha hai isko" he said.

Doctor smiled seeing his care and she began the process. Here outside, everyone was filled with mixed emotions. Ahana was in the temple and praying for the safely of child and Manvi. I took a deep breath "God please.. Sab thik karna.."

Four hours later, baby cries began to spread into the labour room. Instaly, Aarav's eyes turns teary with a smile curving up his lips. The doctor hands over the newborn baby to him, he just couldn't believe his eyes. It was a different feeling for him, he looks at Manvi who was unconscious.

He looks at the doctor "Manvi.." he asked.

"Aap bahar jayie.." the doctor said seriously.

Aarav panicked hearing that, he hands the baby to the nurse and gets out of the labour room. I went to him and asked "Dadda..?"

"Tumhara bhai aaya hai.." he replied

"Manvi??" Ahana questioned.

"Pata nahi.. Doctor ne kuch bola nahi" he said worried and immensely began to cry. Aarav kept his head on Virat's shoulder and he consoled her.

"Aarav.. Bacha thik hai toh Manvi bhi thik hogi.. Bharosa rakh bhagwan pe" Virat assured him.

About after an hour, the doctor steps out and Aarav questioned curiously "doctor??"

"She is out of danger now.. Aap jaise pyaar karne waala pati ho toh ek patni aur maa ko kuch ho sakta hai kya?" she said with a smile

Aarav sits down on the floor due to happiness. I bend down to his level and hugged him emotionally. "Dadda... kaha tha maine mumma aur baby ko kuch nahi hoga"

I held his hand and ask him to get up. He stands up and a little while later, Manvi is shifted into the private ward. I enter the room with Aarav and our eyes rolled towards the baby who is sleeping in the cradle attached to the bed. I took the step towards him and admired him.

Manvi smiles and said "Apne bhai ko haath mein lo"

"Nahi.. uth jayega" I said cutely.

"Nahi uthega.. Apni Di ke haathon mein chain se soyega" Aarav replied standing beside me.

I lifted him up in my arms and placed a soft kiss on his forehead "Welcome to the family chotu..."

Virat and Ahana came inside with Vihaan. Vihaan chuckled seeing the little one, indicating he was happy to welcome his little brother.

Ahana asked "baby ka naam??"

I, Manvi and Aarav said in unison "Manav.. Malhotra"

I handed him to Aarav and he sits on the bed keeping the baby beside Manvi. They exchanged glances with each other "Manvi ka.. Man.. aur Aarav ka.. Av.. milke bana Manav" I said with a smile.

Manvi looks at me and pulled me closer. Finally my family was complete, after a lot of struggles, pain tantrums and lots of patience. My mother and my father shared 18 years age difference between them but the love between them is beyond the world and will always be. They have proved, that age doesn't matter in love. My sibling is 16 years younger to me but I will love him immensely and like my parents our sibling bond will be very special and beyond world with my parents love.

The end..

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