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Next-day Morning.

"Good morning Jaan!" Nandini said kissing the sleepy Ayaan's cheeks who rubbed them in his sleep.

Ayyo How can you be soo cute, my Jaan? You seriously got Mumma's genes.

She thought as she took him into her arms in a princess carry while Ayaan held her shirt in his small fist.

"Wake up my baby. Its morning!" She said as she went inside the bathroom.

She looked at her sleepy baby and sighed. She looked at the tap and smiled mischievously.

She turned on the tap and took a little amount of water and sprinkled it on his face who knitted his brows.

She sprinkled some more making Ayaan open his eyes.

"Mumma! No playing wilh water." He said pouting cutely while Nandini laughed.

"Accha Accha." She spoke as she continuously sprinkled water while Ayaan climbed onto her hiding his face in her neck giggling.

"Awake now? Common brush your teeth or they will fall." She spoke as she made him sit on the counter.

And gave him his brush. They freshened up and came downstairs to see Ishika already setting the table.

"Chalo Chalo, let's have our breakfast. I am starving." She spoke as she gestured them to sit.

Nandini sat with Ayaan in her lap and served her self some food as she said.

"Yeah, you are always starving,"

"Mumma aa," Ayaan said as he opened his mouth wide. Nandini tore a small piece of aloo paratha and fed it to Ayaan.

"Do you like it Jaan? It's your Ishi maa's cooking." Nandini spoke while Ayaan showed a thumbs up with his small hand.

"You always know when I cook, don't you?" Ishika said as she ate her fill.

"After all you are the only one who can make Punjabi food the way I like," Nandini spoke as she took a bite.

"So what's the plan for today?" Ishika asked as today was the weekend.

"Well, I was thinking it would be fun to take Ayaan to the skating ring," Nandini said wiping Ayaan's mouth before feeding him again.

"That's a great idea. I will ask the maids to prepare the food. When are we leaving?" Ishika asked before gulping her juice.

"Well, I have no idea. It depends on this little guy here." Nandini said as she pinched Ayaan's nose with her other hand who pouted.

"Mumma lets go at 4," Ayaan said while Nandini frowned.

"Hmm, why Jaan?" Nandini asked while Ayaan looked down.

"I have homework to do," Ayaan said while Ishika narrowed her eyes. Ayaan pouted.

"Mumma~" He wained while Nandini chuckled.

"Yes, my jaan."

"Let's go at 4 and Ishi maa~" He looked at Ishika who smiled at him widely.

"Yes, bunny."

"Let's go at 4 na." He said pouting cutely and showing his 4 fingers.

"Awe, What a cutie pie! Of course we will do as you say." Ishika spoke pinching his chubby cheeks.

While Ayaan rubbed his cheeks with a victory smile.

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"Ayuu, Jaan slow down!" Nandini shouted worriedly while Ayaan paid no attention to his mother as he looked around toddling with his short feet. Nandini wore full sleeves black outer coat with a white shirt and blue jeans. While Ayaan wore a cute blue t-shirt with black jeans. Ishika who was bringing the food basket was wearing a light green sweater and black jeans.

Nandini frowned, she couldn't catch him because her hands were full with his and her skates.

"Ayuu!" She spoke sternly while Ayaan pouted his lips and came back to her. He pulled on the hem of her t-shirt and gestured her to bend.

Nandini sighed as she bends down on one knee.

Ayaan gave her a big cheek kiss which made Nandini smile. He looked at her with bright eyes.

"Alright run around but you need to stay in my line of sight or else!" Nandini said while Ayaan jumped happily and gave Nandini two more kisses before running around. Ishika giggled seeing the scene in front of her.

Nandini smiled at the kid's excitement. She moved her gaze to one of her bodyguards and gestured him to follow Ayaan.

She then turned towards Ayaan and sat down on the bench keeping the skates down.

"Nandini, I have to make a call to Zeno. I will be right back." Ishika said while Nandini nodded her head.

After running around for a few minutes, Ayaan came back with a sad pout as he stood near the bench.

"What happened Jaan?" Nandini asked being confused due to the sudden mood change.

"I wanna sit Mumma." He said with a low voice.

"Ok, my baby, come here." She said as she lifted him up and made him sit beside her.

"Do you want to skate Jaan?" Nandini asked trying to divert his attention from god knows what.

"No." He replied pouting while Nandini tilted her head.

Isse kya huva?

She thought as she tied the lace of her skates.

"Teek hai phir, Mumma is going to skate." She spoke standing up while Ayaan didn't speak a word.

She started making circles a few times around the bench where Ayaan was sitting and glided to stop in front of him. She was about to reach him when Ayaan jumped down from his place and took two steps forward.

Nandini's heart stopped seeing that she was about to bump into him. She immediately turned her way towards the other side. She missed him thankfully with just a few meters gap.

But she lost her footing as she slid forward bumping into Manik who was coming towards them.

"Owww." Nandini hissed as she raised her head from Manik's chest. She was right now on top of Manik who acted like her cushion.

"Are you ok?" Manik asked her as he held her arm to keep her balanced.

"I am so sorry Manik. I am really sorry." She apologized as she looked into his eyes.

She continued to mutter apologies while Manik watched her in astonishment. This was the first time he saw an emotion in her eyes that was entirely for him. The coldness was nowhere to be found. The worry in her eyes made his cold heart beat.

Damn, he felt like he didn't want to end this moment here.

Nandini gazed at his body to check if he was injured when a big bloody cut on his arm glared at her.

"Ayyo Aiyappa! Manik you are injured." She spoke as she stood up immediately and gave him her hand and then helped him up.

Ayaan looked at the scene in worry. He thought his mom would be surprised if he called Manik uncle here. But he didn't expect him to get hurt.

"Mumma." He spoke. His voice sounded like he was on the verge of tears.

Nandini ignored Ayaan and walked to the other side.

"Manik let's go." She said as she took his arm in hers.

"Mumma, Ayuu is sorry. Mumma." He spoke as tears fell from his eyes. He tugged both Manik's and Nandini's shirt.

Nandini bends down to Ayaan's level. Seeing her Jaan cry made her heart clench. But she cannot accept her carelessness.

"Will you do it again?" Nandini asked while Ayaan nodded in a No.

"No matter what Jaan. Today your behavior was unacceptable. You could have gotten hurt. You will be punished." She said as she lightly tapped his cheek as if slapping him which made Ayaan cry even more.

Nandini tightened her fist as she stood up without another word.

Ayaan hugged her legs tightly crying.

"Wuu sorrly. Mummwa." He spoke in between his tears while Nandini didn't speak a word.

Manik looked at the mother and son in a dilemma.

"Nandini." He spoke while Nandini looked at him. Her eyes told him how hard it was to keep herself from hugging Ayaan and apologizing to him for being angry and hitting him.

"Kiddo, come here," Manik said while Ayaan looked at him with red eyes and slowly moved towards Manik.

Manik took a deep breath. He lifted Ayaan up and hugged him tightly who clenched his shirt.

"Shh, Kiddo. Your Mumma is just worried about you. Don't cry. She can never be angry at you." Manik said while Ayaan hiccuped.

"Ok, now stop crying. Big boys don't cry." Manik spoke as he patted his back.

Nandini glanced at Ayaan who stopped crying and was hugging Manik tightly.

"Let's go. Get you treated." Nandini said sighing as she gestured Manik to come with her.

Manik too had no choice but to follow her. Ishika who looked at the scene rubbed her forehead.

This was the first time Nandini punished Ayaan.

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How was the update guys?

Did you like Nanyaanka's scene? (Nandini+Ayaan+Ishika)

How was Nandini's punishment? Do you think that was not necessary or did she do the right thing?

How was Manik?

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Harmony.