Ruhana convinces Manvi that they are enough for each other and they don't need anyone else. Manvi might not understand the depth of her words but she knows that she has to be with her mother and they will be fine. The girl falls asleep while Ruhana trails to a sweet memory of the past.

Vineet has been caring throughout her pregnancy but changed after Manvi's birth. She had not expected in her wild dreams that Vineet would change and ask her to choose between him and their daughter. Ruhana chose the little one whom she nurtured. Okay, she's not in the best of health but she(Ruhana) will nurse her child and make her better than the world.

Ruhana falls asleep with all these thoughts.

J*****
The next morning, Ruhana wakes up and finds her daughter still asleep. She's smiling, maybe, she's experiencing a sweet dream. Ruhana silently prays for her daughter to be happy like this in the future.

Ruhana is just looking at Manvi when the girl opens her eyes and catches her mom off-guard.

"Mumma! Kya dekh rahi ho?" she asks her mom.

"Kuch bhi toh nahi.." Ruhana smiles at her daughter.

"Noo! Aap Mannu ko kyun dekhte ho?" Manvi rolls her eyes.

"Kyunki meri Mannu sabse pyaari hai." Ruhana says, pecking a kiss on her head.

"Haha! Mannu ko pata hai. Aap sabse zyada pyaar Mannu se karti ho na?" she asks her mother who nods affirmatively.

"Ofcourse, aur koi hai bhi toh nahi na jo mera itna khayal rakhe." Ruhana says and Manvi chuckles.

Manvi might behave like a kid, but she knows right and wrong. And yes, she takes care of her mother as well. She keeps an eye on her food habits too. In the office, it's Manvi who reminds Ruhana to have food and sometimes feeds her as well. And others think that it is a big task to handle such kids.

If treated patiently, these kids are a blessing. Manvi kisses  Ruhana on her cheek bringing her out of the trance. She smiles and embraces her daughter in her arms. That’s the most soulful thing that a mom can do for her daughter.

“Mumma, hum bahar kab jayenge?” Manvi asks about the trip that they are going on.

“Saturday ko. Abhi toh hume bahut sari taiyari karni hai.” Ruhana says.

“Mannu aapki help karegi.” Manvi chuckles.

“Han bilkul. Aur jahan hum jaa rahe hain wahan pe bhi Manvi ko mumma ka khayal rakhna padega.” Ruhana eyes her to notice her reaction.

“Waise bhi Mumma apna khayal nahi rakhti, sab Mannu ko hi karna padta hai.” Manvi says cutely making a face.

“Aww, isliye toh Mumma tumhe sab jagah apne sath le jaati hai.” Ruhana says.

Manvi giggles and Ruhana kisses her head once again. The girl giggles every time when her mom kisses her cheek or head. She loves it at the moment. Obviously, a mother’s love is much purer than any other bond.

Ruhana asks Manvi to get ready and she runs into the washroom and Ruhana follows her. Ruhana fills the bathtub and puts a bubble bath, as Manvi likes it. The girl loves to play in the water and her mother lets her do it. Busying Manvi in the play, she begins to do her home chores. The girl is trained enough to take a bath and get dressed. And she loves it when her mother applies cream on her hands and legs and makes her hair. Well, that’s her mom’s task.

Ruhana is well aware and so she lets Manvi do her own work. She cooks breakfast and directs the maid to finish the chores. She then prepares a milkshake for Manvi and ginger tea for herself. At the same time, she hears Manvi calling for her.

Ruhana walks into her room and finds Manvi ready in a jeans and a red-coloured top. She looks cute and she forwards the comb towards her and tells her the hairstyle she wants for her today. Ruhana agrees and makes her hair letting Manvi chuckle at the moment. Life is good for the mom and daughter.

Ruhana asks Manvi to go out and have breakfast. There are aloo sandwiches in the breakfast. Manvi runs out of the room picking her backpack. Ruhana smiles and moves to take a bath and get ready for the day. They have to visit the office and also for shopping. She gets dressed and moves to join her daughter at the breakfast table. The girl is watching cartoons on the television while Ruhana is pleased with the sight of her daughter.

The mom and daughter finish their breakfast and leave the house. Manvi is quite excited to go to the office. She gets to meet new people and she can have fun with her mom’s friend, Maansi.

“Mumma! Aaj paanipuri khayenge.” Manvi chuckles.

“Haan betu! Pakka. Aaj mumma ki ek meeting hain aur office mein thoda sa kaam hai. Uske baad Mannu aur Mumma shopping ke liye jayenge.” Ruhana says lovingly.

“Okay, mumma. Aaj main ek painting finish karungi. Phir hum unko frame karenge. Aapne promise kia tha.” Manvi reminds her mum of her promise.

“Yes yes! Aaj hi dedenge jab hum market jayenge.” Ruhana says and Manvi chuckles happily.

Soon, amidst the chats, Ruhana and Manvi reach the office. Ruhana parks the car while her daughter waits patiently for her mother. And soonish, they enter the office. Manvi finds Maansi smiling at her and pounces on her greeting her.

“Maasi, I missed you.” Manvi says, though, it has been only a day since they didn’t meet.

“Aww, I missed you too, Mannu. Tumhari mumma ne maani hi nahi meri baat.” Maansi says as they enter Ruhana’s cabin.

“Mumma sirf Mannu ki baat maanti hai. Aapko nai pata? Aap mujhe bolti toh main Mumma ko mana leti.” Manvi says proudly.

“Arey han! Main bhool gayi. Sorry, Mannu. Lekin koi baat nahi, hum aaj party karenge, jab teri maa meeting mein jayegi.” Maansi says.

“Party? Sachi? Toh hum kya karenge?” Manvi’s eyes twinkle with joy.

“Wohi jo tum bologi. Bas apni mumma ko nahi batana. “ Maansi says and the two of them chuckle.

“Maansi, tu aur usko sar pe chadha! Waise toh milne aati nahi, par yahan na jaane kya sikhaati hai usko.” Ruhana says mocking anger.

“Arey! Wo meri bhi kuch lagti hai. Tum apna kaam karo.” Maansi makes a face.

“Tum bhi karo kaam, aur Mannu ko bhi karne do.” Ruhana says softly.

“Han han! Thik hai! Don’t be jealous. Main aur Mannu toh aaj party karne wale hai.” Maansi says teasingly.

“Han han! Main toh jaise exist nai karti. Dono Maasi bhanji hamesha bhul jaate hai mujhe.” Ruhana makes a sad face.

“Tum/aap hi kaam karti rehti ho.” Maansi and Manvi say in unison.

“Haww! Kaise ho dono? Team bhi bana li?” Ruhana rolls her eyes at her friend and daughter.

“Haaann!” Manvi and Maansi chuckle.

“Jaao, main baat hi nahi karti tum dono se.” Ruhana says.

Ruhana turns away her face while Manvi and Maansi giggle looking at her. She continues to work while Manvi stare at her for a second and then rushes to hug her.

“I love you na, Mumma! Bahut saara.” Maanvi says while hugging her.

“I know, betu! Mumma loves you more.” Ruhana says, smearing her back.

Maansi watches them as the mum and daughter share a moment. Meanwhile, the phone of the cabin rings and Ruhana picks up the call. There’s the delegate’s call and Ruhana agrees that they’ll meet in an hour. Manvi parts the hug and asks Ruhana to continue her work and pecks her cheek.

“Aap jaldi aana. Tab tak Mannu apna kaam finish karlegi.” She says like a good kid who's given homework.

“Aww, okay. Painting karna aur wo writing bhi.” Ruhana instructs her.

“Yes, Mumma. Main sab kar lungi. Aap jaldi jao aur jaldi aana. Fir main, aap aur Maansi maasi paani puri khane jayenge.” Manvi declares.

“Yes Baby! Hum pakka jayenge. Chalo tum apna kaam karo. Main aur maasi bhi kaam kar lete hai.” Ruhana says and her daughter agrees.

Soonish, Ruhana prepares for her meeting and leaves to meet the client leaving Manvi at the office.

*****
An hour later, Ruhana is back in the office and she tells her team that they’ve got the deal and there’s a team to work on the project. She keeps Maansi on the project as she knows that she will be able to handle things well.

Maansi is overwhelmed and she thanks her friend. They get busy finishing some chores. As Ruhana and Manvi have to leave on Saturday, the former wants to finish some works.

*****
Around 4 PM, Ruhana finishes her work and gives the responsibility of the office to Maansi. They’ve got two days and Ruhana wants to shop and pack for the trip. There’s some office work to be done as well. Maansi assures Ruhana that things will be fine behind her back and she is content.

She leaves along with Manvi as she promised to take her to the market. The mother-daughter duo have panipuri and then Manvi spots a toy shop across the street. She says something that leaves her mom astonished at the moment.

To Be Continued.

What did Manvi say?

Stay tuned.