Misha's POV:

"Where are we going?" I initiated the conversation because as far as I know Varun, he will never do that.

"I don't know. Is there any place you want to go?" He asked.

"No, nothing as such. Anywhere you want is ok with me." I replied and again there was complete silence. anyway, I will enjoy my ride.

"What?" I asked Varun when I saw him smiling at me for the third time. do I look like a joker? I was looking out of the window but still I felt him glancing at me for two times and now that it is third, I want the reason.

"You look so happy." He replied.

"Oh, it's because I'm happy. You know what, for past few years it was always my thing to go on a night ride with my friends, I thought this year I won't be able to do it but see here I'm, the tradition continues."

"But you are not with you friends." He said making me think for a little while. why would he even say that?

"But I'm here with you. Believe me or not but that matters to me and I'm happy."

This time he looked at me as if he was thinking something, luckily the road was empty otherwise I don't know what would have happened.

"Do you want to eat ice-cream?" He asked changing the topic. of course, you would never talk about this topic.

"Do you?" I asked as he nodded.

"Ok, let's go." I replied and soon he stopped the car outside a ice-cream parlor.

We didn't talk much expect for my favourite food, he shared his likes and dislikes, whereas I shared mine.

Next day,

"Mumma." Isha said as she entered my room. I looked at her and saw her carrying a envelope.

"Good morning my princess." I said as I lifted her.

"Give mumma a kissy." I said as she immediately did what I said.

"What's this?" I asked referring to the envelope she was still holding.

"A gift for you." Janvi replied as she entered my room. really? Wow.

"I told her to give it later but your daughter is too stubborn." Janvi said further.

I extended my hand for Isha to give at envelope to me.

"appy bday." She said giving me it.

"I love you." I said hugging her. I was so excited to open the envelope that I didn't wait for a single second, as soon as I opened it, I saw a handmade birthday card.

"This is so nice." I said as my eyes welled with tears. It was a simple card to everyone but for me, it was more than a gem. On the front it had a picture of me and my baby. Inside, it were Isha's palm prints with different colors on one side and the other side had 'Happy Birthday Mumma' written on it.

"I made it." Isha said as she came and hugged me again.

"Of course baby, you made it."

"Thank you." I said to Janvi and got a flying kiss in return. I knew it's her who did all this and even if I want to, I can't thank her enough.

"Janvi." I heard Varun calling.

"I will go, I guess he is searching for me." She said and again we heard his voice, this time a little louder. outside my room?

"Please bring him here, I want to show him this card." I requested.

"Hi, good morning." Varun said as he entered my room. Varun greeted me?

"Good morning. See this." I said and gave the card to him. A smile appeared on his face as well.

"This is so nice." he said as Janvi immediately looked at me, obviously because this was the same thing I said earlier.

"Your first gift." Janvi said making me nod.

"I will give it to you later." She said. ok, so now even she has teamed up with my friends and family, they know I love gifts and so they always make me wait a lot for it.

"When are you going to give it?" Janvi asked Varun. I don't think so he will.

"Janvi." Mom called.

"God, this house can't function without me." Janvi said as she ran downstairs.

"Where's my gift huh?" I asked Varun, as he looked more confused now.

"What do you want?" He asked.

"Will you give me anything I ask for?"

"If possible, yes, I will." he replied.

"Ok. Nothing materialistic. I'm taking our families for dinner tonight, be there."

He again looked confused but soon it turned into a smile.

"Done. I will be there." He replied. He then said that he was leaving for office and so he was searching for Isha. He said bye to us both, only difference was, he kissed her and only a said a simple bye to me and went.

The rest of the day went by so quickly. I went to my house, met mom and dad, told them about the party and then I went to Tanvi's house, invited her parents. I have a good bonding with them and there isn't anything which will stop me from inviting them and then I finally met Karthik and Pranita. As expected they didn't gave me my presents but surely gifted me lots of chocolates.

It was evening and everyone was getting ready. Varun was home already but I didn't got a chance to see him because since I came back, he hasn't left his room. However Janvi did informed me that he came home early and then took her with him to buy me a gift. She even said that, he asked her what I like, and how she didn't helped him so it was him who had to select a gift for me. I even asked her what it is but she didn't say me anything. I was so excited for it, that I kept looking at my watch. I want everyone to get ready fast, so that we can go early and I will get my gift.

After we got ready, Dad and mom went in their car, whereas like always, Me, Varun, Isha, Janvi and Parth, we went in Varun's car. The moment we reached there and saw Tanvi's parents, Varun looked shocked. He looked at me for explaination but I just shrugged my shoulders and went towards them. I took everyone inside and called my parents because they were not here yet, for which they said that it's because of Siddhi, she took so much time to get ready.

After my parents arrived we ordered my meal and talked a lot about everything. They even made me cut a cake, which again I had to feed everyone. When it was Varun's turn, everyone teased her, making me blush at least.

"I'm so proud of you that you called them here." My dad said referring to Tanvi's parents. Everyone was busy talking and because he was next to me, there wasn't anyone to hear it.

"Thanks dad. They both are great. Their loss is so big that even if I try, I can't take away their pain but at least I think I can do things to make them happy."

"That's my daughter." Dad said proudly and kissed the side of my head.

After that everyone came and handed me the gifts they brought. With every gift I got, I was getting more and more excited to unwrap them.

"I was confused between two things, so I brought both." Janvi said and handed me two gifts. great.

"Thank you." I said as I hugged her.

"What's inside?" I asked as Siddhi came and handed me a box.

"Something you wished to have lately." She replied. something I wished to have lately? Pink shoes? White jacket? Earrings?

"Go home and see yourself." She said slapping my arm.

"Ok. Thank you." I said and hugged her. Everyone was done giving their gifts except for Varun. I was waiting for him but he didn't came. why is he hesitating? If he brought me a present, he should give it. I want it.

Siddhi and Janvi helped me settle all the gifts inside the car. I said bye to everyone and walked towards Varun's car, he was already inside it. Janvi was carrying Isha as they both and Parth were walking with me but then I don't know what happened to them, they went and sat in Dad's car and before I could say anything, they drove away. oh no! Here this Idiot man is already hesitating to give me the gift and now that they left me alone with him, the situation will be more awkward.

I went and sat inside the car.

"I don't know, what happened to them." I said.

"It's ok." He said and started driving. The drive was silent until Varun asked me a question.

"You didn't say me the reason why you called Tanvi's parents here."

"Because there isn't any reason. I felt like calling them, I did. Why would you get angry because of it?" I asked.

"What? I'm not angry, why would you even think that?" He asked back.

"I don't know, I thought you were. You are so unpredictable sometimes." I replied as a smile formed on his lips.

"Why are you doing all this?" He asked after few minutes. why does he always takes me wrong?

"I don't know what you are thinking Varun but I really want to let you know that I didn't call them here to impress you. They are nice people, I share a good relation with them, that was the sole reason why I invited them."

"I didn't mean to say that and not for once I thought that you did it to impress....me. The only reason I asked it because I find it very strange that you invited them on your special day, where you like to celebrate it with your closed ones." he said.

"As I said, they are good people. If there's anything I could do to make them smile, I will do it any single day." I replied a saw a glimpse of happiness on his face. He didn't say anything after that, he concentrated on road.

"Bye. Good night." I said as he parked the car outside our house. I turned to go inside but he stopped me.

"Misha, wait."

"Your gift." He said passing a small box towards me. watch or ring maybe.

"Did you wish me?" I asked making him confused.

"You didn't say a simple 'Happy Birthday' to me since yesterday and now you are giving me this gift." I complained. He fed me cake last night but I didn't got to hear a 'Happy birthday' yet.

"Didn't I?" He asked as he smiled sheepishly.

"Of course you didn't." I said as he smiled more.

"I'm sorry. Happy birthday." He said and extended his hand.

"Thank you." I replied.

"Now will you accept it?" he asked passing the gift box again. I was waiting for it from a long time already.

I went and stood in front of him as I took the present from him. I tiptoed and gave a light peck on his cheek.

"Thank you." I said and went inside home.

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