Ok Buddies....

Here is your chappy,

Answer of the puzzle I gave is the last chap.

GAYU----> G=7 A=1 Y=25(2+5=7) U=21(2+1=3) so it is 7173 alphacodes

 haha no one guessed, I think none tried. Somewhere I know that no one gives it a try at least.

 I am not expected that either, What should I expect from readers who do not even vote on chaps. 

Yes, I am mocking and complaining you readers, Sometimes I feel like stop writing this story, look at reader and vote count then you will understand why I am saying this, guys tell me how is it, point my mistakes tell me how you want the plot be.

uff, anyways. I am writing for my regular readers(You can be my regular reader by voting and commenting,) I'll write even if I have one regular reader, who likes story.

Reader garu you guessed half answer Sasanka54

Happy reading, lengthiest chapter ahead.

Sahil's Pov:

Again What happened Gayu?

I was on cloud 9 when you were normal with me. But I don't understand what mistake I have done again.

Is it really need to you to go to Bangalore for vacation?

Don't you have other places to see or relax?

"Ahem, Ahem " someone interrupted my thoughts.

I turned back "Bhai looks lost somewhere? " My little new sister stood there crossing arms.

" Nothing noor, just thinking about the office " I lied.

" Just 15 days bhai then you can go and rule your office. You can't get this much long leave again you know? " she smiled.

Partially it's true. I completely forgot the meaning of holiday after taking over the restaurant. It's been more than a month since I went to the office, there might be a pile of work ready for me.

"Bhai, you promised me to watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S with me " she placed the laptop on my bed.

"Arhhhhh, don't I have other options? "

"No " she settled beside, and series started playing.

With no option left, I went through this series.

"Yaa Allah, these people don't have basic sense? " I laughed.

"Bhai, this series works like therapy you know? " noor laughed.

"That's true"

so this is the reason it is gayu's favourite series.

" Bhai, Next Tom, and jerry? "

"Noor, you are 19 "

"O my Bhayya, What is age do with love for cartoons, Please bhai " noor pleaded.

"Hmm, do I have another option?" I settled with cartoons.

We drowned in Tom and jerry, these two characters reminded me of our silly fights from childhood.

There was no day left that we were apart. My two years masters was sheer torture to me. But these two months were real hell. Do I be sane if we part our ways?

I want you gayu.

Allah, please give me my gayu back, I won't ask you anything anymore.

" Bhai, should I stop this? " I came to reality with Noor's query.

"What?! Why, is this good no? "

" But you are not here, Am I annoying you bhai? Please tell me bhai, I'll play whatever you like"

"No no noor, it is good, come let's watch " we continued with Tom and Jerry.

We both laughed lot and a lot.

"Damn, so funny " I clutched stomach.

"Yes bhai "

Suddenly the door was opened and Gayu was at the entrance, with a small smile. But soon that smile faded with stern eyes. She left without saying anything.

What happened to her? She was glowing like our past days. And wore my favourite dress.

"Noor " her Mom called.

"Yaa Allah, Ammi calling, I have to go. And bhai, would you spare an hour for me after dinner? I have few doubts in management. please "

" Ok noor "

Why did she come here? Did she come to ask anything but hesitated to ask. It has been almost two months since she was in my room.

"Sahil " dad entered my room.

"Yeah dad " I came out of trance.

"Actually an important matter. I fired that kamal " dad said, sat on chair in front of me.

" Ok, that's not the problem dad. I should have done that a long back. But dad, anything serious? "

" He molested a female staff, Swathi "

"What!? You mean Swathi, newbie in PR team "

"Yes, she is " dad nodded.

"That Bastard, Did you leave him just like that? " I yelled.

"No he was under custody. Gayu maa called the police and arrested him. "

"Hmm that is needed. And how is Swathi now? Is she alright? "

" She was scared and didn't want to complain due to her family but Gayu maa handled her well. She is fine now"

"I should say thanks to Gayu "

"Yes, Call the police and do further process and call to Swathi, apologise behalf of us "

"Yes Dad,I'll and I won't leave that kamal and those behind him "

"Rivals are very common in the business world, don't stress about that, just prove them in what we are capable of. "

"Ok dad "

"Ok Then, Me and Ammi going to stores,will be home soon " dad left.

" Anna, it is dinner time.come let's eat " Janu screamed.

" Ha Janu, Will join you after a minute"

"Ok, come to sujatha maa " she left after informing.

"Ok "

I called my PA Kiran, got the full details. Informed the police.

Dinner at sujatha aunty home. Means Gayu. Let's talk and get the matter of why she is here and have to say thank you for doing that much in my office and for Swathi. I would die in guilt if anything happened to Swathi.

"Aunty, what is for dinner? " I said.

"Amma, I am hungry " Gayu strolled towards the dining table.

Always a curious kid when comes to food.

"When you are not " I started as we were in the past.

But she just glared at me.

" How are you feeling now Sahil? When is your check up? " aunty asked.

"Just 3 days aunty. They will remove this band-aid. Then I can be free from this clutch " I sensed her gloom.

"So it means you will be fine at the time we returned from vacation " aunty said.

"Yes aunty " I smiled.

"Did you call Madhav? " I am disturbed by this mere name.

"Haa Amma. he seems busy "

"Ok, I'll bring omelette for you sahil " aunty went into the kitchen.

"Leave her Anna, come I'll feed you " Janu sensed my annoyance.

We started eating. Her phone started ringing.

" Who is that? " Aunty shouted from kitchen.

"It's Bava, " Gayu squealed.

I was irritated with this call. But I can't do anything.

Gayu: hai darling,

I choked on food. Janu state is not less.

Gayu: Bava how long is it meeting you? I miss u.

She wooed more.

Gayu: I know you are a skilled psychiatrist, But don't be professional with me Bava. I really miss you.

Have you ever missed me, Gayu? I felt like asking this. But there is no point asking when she was elated to say those words to another.

Amma: Give me. I'll talk to him.

My sister patting my palm to calm me down.

Amma: Haa madhu we are coming tomorrow?

Aunty spoke for a few more minutes and phone gave back to Gayu.

Gayu: Ok, Bava Can't wait to see you tomorrow bye.

Now realised, she was gone far from me and became close to someone. I don't want to be here anymore, cause I have no place in her life anymore.

Gayu: I miss You.

She stressed particularly looking at me. Why I am feeling it is deliberate.

Finally ended the call.

"Anna, wait. We should not leave food like this " Janu stopped me.

"I Lost appetite," I said looking at Gayu.

"Anna, Wait " Janu went following him.

"And Gayu. Dad told me what happened in the office. Thank you for helping and standing with Swathi " I went to my room, Janu followed me.

"Anna, please don't take her words serious. Gayu deliberately plays sometimes, you know right? " Janu settled in front of me.

"It is not deliberate. Even aunty also mentioned marrying Madhav. So maybe she feels it is best "

"Are you Mad anna? It is Gayu. it is your gayu forever " I stayed numb.

"Anna, Don't be sad "

" How can't I be janu? It pricks me. She is not mine anymore "

"Anna don't lose hope, "

"I lost her Janu, it is okay. She has every right to choose her life. But I need some time to adjust. "

"I don't get her but I just need forgiveness, It felt heavy " I felt my eyes wet.

"Anna, It is not What you are thinking, she is... " Janu interrupted with commotion.

It is Gayu with food tray.

"We shouldn't be angry on food " She placed food in front of us.

She turned to go.

"Why do you care? " she stopped with my words.

"If not me, Who will ? "

"Please eat " She left not even turning to me.

"Weirdo.. " Janu muttered.

" Did you listen, what she said? " Janu queried.

"What do you mean? "

"She cares for you "

"I don't think so "

"You are a dumb idiot Anna " janu smacked my head.

"First eat " Janu put forth a morsel.

"Please Janu, leave me this time "

"Hello sir, you have to take medicine " she stuffed food in my mouth.

"You are taking revenge, right? " I mumbled with food in my mouth.

"Yes, how many times have you stuffed food like this to me? " janu smirked.

" yumm, omelette" I chewed food in delight.

"Hoo, it looks like your girl mixed her love with in omelette "

"Fun crossing lines " I twisted her ear.

"Nothing works, first Eat " we completed eating.

"You wait. I'll go and need to give the strong confrontation to someone " Janu stood picking plates.

"Please Janu leave it. There is no use of it "

" It is needed Anna " Janu left the room.

I need to call swathi,

"Bhayya, I'm here " Noor squealed.

"Hmm, ok. You wait I'll explain you after making a call "

Called Swathi to Apologise. She looks okay now. Thank God.

At the time I returned to room, it looks something different. Noor was thinking something deep.

"Noor, Did anyone come here?" I quizzes.

"Haa Bhai. Gayu di, no Gayu bhabi came "

Bhabi? I was astounded.

"For what? "

"She took books from that side table," she said.

"Really " I was beyond happy.

" Yes Bhai "

Those are the books I gave her and she returned to me in my office. I reached table, she took books but left earrings here.

" Did she say anything more? " I asked.

"Yes bhai, she asked me to call her bhabhi instead didi "

" True weirdo " I muttered, felt happy about her little move.

" Come. let's study " I explained to her.

"Ok, bhai thank you. Good night, I'm sleepy " She went.

Then mom came and gave me tablets.

" You take rest, I am going to Bhabi, she needs help in packing " Mom left.

I soon fell asleep with medication.

*******

Later I felt something pat my head. A soft thing touched my cheek.

I felt relaxed. What happened?

I jerked from sleep. sat straight.

Is gayu here? Yes, it is.

I got down from bed. Strolled out. No one is at home, and no one is there in the opposite flat. I can only see Gayu running into the lift.

Yes, it is absolutely Gayu. did she come to me?

I ran to downstairs, after locking home.

"Anna " Janu said in amazement.

"Sahil, I thought you slept, " Ammi said.

"Haa Ammi, just wake now," I said looking at her.

She was looking here and there like a scared one.

"Ok, Ammi let's go, " Gayu said in hurry but bit her tongue with realization.

"Ohh, Ammi! It is " Janu smirked.

Her confused antics left me chuckling inwards.

"Ok, aunty bye and bye janu "she ran to the car and sat in car.

We left back home after bidding bye.

" Sahil, I'm going to sleep with Janu maa, call me if you need anything," mom said and left.

But sleep was so far from me. half an hour passed. I went to the terrace to spend some time.

But I felt alone, our favorite midnight meeting spot was not giving me the solace which I needed.

why Gayu your gestures and eyes speaking something but your words are not matching with it.

" I missed you so much " I sighed looking at the stars.

A few minutes passed.

Picked my mobile to see her pictures which were secret in my gallery. A smile automatically came to me.

" Miss you 😓 " I typed but backspaced multiple times.

Finally, I Texted " happy journey 😊 enjoy your time "

I know, I don't get replies but...

notification popped on the screen

" Thank you 😊 " She replied.

Did she reply to me? Really?

I am not dreaming, right?

I smiled to myself.

" Hmm, it seems Anna was evoking his romantic moments with vadina? " I turned back to see my sweet Sister and Chaithu.

" How you got this that I am here? and chaithu what you are doing here in this time? "

" Nothing dude, we saw you are entering in lift and then just followed you, " Chaithu said, both settled on either side of me.

" What happened Anna? What are you doing here in this chilly weather? " Janu rubbed her palms for heat.

" It is our meeting spot and has a lot of memories with this place," I said in low.

" Don't feel sad about the evening incident, She is only yours "

" I am not sure Janu "

" Really, that's it. Don't you want her? " Chaithu asked.

" I want, madly truly " a tear rolled my eyes.

" Anna What is this? You are strong enough, please no tears " She sat close to me

" I wish she was with me, talking to me, spending time with me, fighting with me, feeding me food, or at least ask me how I am feeling. I missed her so much. But She was not there. Maybe it is selfish to expect this after What I did "

" Anna, It is not right to assume yourself. You don't know Anna, She also feels the same."

" What Do you mean? "I am baffled with new information.

" There is no day she missed to ask me whether you ate or not and medication taking care. Your to-do list and menu were set by your girlfriend. We all were just employees obeying your bossy Girlfriend " Janu bowed down.

" Stop it Janu. Then Why she was not being with me like before " I smiled.

" Anna, you saw yourself today, her anger vanishing slowly. Just some more days Anna. She will come to your embrace and you both can make many more memories together "

" Who knows your crazy girlfriend may come after a week and say to you the words which you want to hear, " Chaithu said.

" I wish she would forgive me once. Not more"

" She will Buddy " Chaithu patted my arm.

" By the way What you are doing here at this time? "

"Me, you mean me.. " He gulping lumps.

"Yes you mister, My anna Asking right then tell, we are demanding answers? " Janu hooted.

"Baby girl, it is you right? It is you provoking me to come home to prove my guts" he smirked.

"Noo, no Anna he is lying. Why would I do that, You know me right? " My little sister pouted cute, showing puppy eyes.

"Of course you are my baby sister. Janu maa " I patted her palm.

" Hello, madam. it is you said you will be home alone tonight. "

" But when I told you to be here, I just said, My Anna will break your bones if you are here at this time. "

" But, I took that as a challenge, " he winked.

" Now I got a clear idea of what happened?" I said sternly.

" See now my Anna, will make you pulp " Janu flicked her tongue.

"Ammo, I am getting scared " he faked it.

"Anna, see " She complained like a kid.

I smiled at their antics.

" What, why are you silent, won't you do anything? " My sister narrowed eyes.

" No Janu, I don't. That night I learned enough life lessons and now I trust him."

"Why so, so much trust? " Janu raised her brow.

" He has the possibility to escape when he sees me entering the lift, or he can do the things for what he is here. But this guy followed me for friendship, even though he knows he caught "

"Thanks buddy " He joined his palm with mine.

"You are my best Anna. " My sister snuggled into my fractured arm.

"And you mister, Still warning you. Stay away my Sister till marriage " I warned strictly.

"Okay, okay. Sir " he surrenders with a sulking face.

"Come let's go. You will get cold if you stay here more " we came downstairs to send off chaitu.

...........

"Anna, what doctor said? " This was the first question Janu asked after returning office.

"No use Janu, he said my hand will be like this forever. " I sighed.

"Means " she became gloomy with my answer.

" Said, my hand is like this forever. I can't do anything like you all "

She silently started crying.

"Ohhhhh, my god. Janu stop these water falls. I am fine. See my hand also healed. I am just playing. " I cupped her cheeks to stop my Sister crying.

" Playing! Is this matter to play you idiot " she pounced on me.

We started running all the home.

" You started again," Ammi sighed.

" Janu sorry " I ran.

" My foot, sorry. I'll kill you today " she chased me.

I slipped and fell on the couch. She climbed on my back. Twisted my hand back.

" dare you play like this idiot, your bones will be broken in my hands " pulled my hair.

" Sorry, sorry please spare me. It still aches a little " I yelped.

She got down and settled beside me.

"Amma, you tell me Now. What the doctor said? "she demanded.

"Calm down maa. Doctor said his hand has healed completely. And prescribed a few exercises. And you have to take care of that responsibility. " mom briefed.

"Hmm " she nodded.

Left not saying anything.

"Go and apologise " mom said strict.

She is there in the balcony. Tried to go

"Sorry " I said blocking her way.

She was silent looking out.

" Can a panipuri make my angry sister cool? "

Just glared at me.

"I am scared " she mumbled.

"Very sorry " I touched my ears.

"Hmm " She nodded, hugging me like a teddy bear.

"You shouldn't be like this Janu maa. Janu should be strong and brave. Not a cry baby " kissed on her head.

"Come let's go and have panipuri " she nodded smiling.

At the time we returning ammi was speaking with aunty.

"Haa bhabhi. He Is fine and the doctor said it is normal now. But need to be careful some more days. "

"Ok bhabi. We all will go next time. Ok bhabi take care "

"Sujatha maa? " Janu asked.

"Yes " Ammi said.

"How are they, Enjoying the trip? " I asked to know about a particular person.

" Yes, asked about you. And Madhav took them to mysore. gayu was so excited about place "

Madhav, Madhav, madhav....

Why I am feeling so annoyed with this name.

*********

2 days passed.

I am on my daily routine. My instructor Janu was hell bent to torture me with these arm exercises.

"Continue, I'll just come back in a minute " she went out with a phone call.

I relaxed leaving exercises.

"Annaa " she shouted on the way to me.

" Haa, doing doing " I sulked to resume exercise.

" Anna, I'm so happy " she jumped on me, crushing me in a bone-crushed hug.

" Ahh, Janu. You are hurting. First, leave " I tried to come out of hug.

" Sorry sorry but guess What? " she squealed.

" What happened? "

My mobile started beeping the flow of texts.

" I picked mobile to see"

" No, no it's me to share this good news first with you " she pulled my mobile.

" Arey, what happened Janu? Please share with me what happened? "

" Anna, you bagged the best CEO award in the south, and you are the youngest entrepreneur to win this " Janu squealed and jumped on me.

" What!? " I'm beyond shock.

" Yes, come let's share this news with Amma " she went out with all jumping.

" Janu slow. You will slip on the floor "

I was in still shocked, happy so much happy. It will be the happiest moment to anyone when our efforts were recognised.

There is a flood of appreciation messages, and congratulations.

" Sahil " Ammi came to me.

" Congrats beta. I'm so happy " ammi kissed my forehead,

" This is all yours and dad's blessings on me " I hugged mom.

" My Allah is always with you. And bless you with everything" our eyes flooded with happy tears.

" it was a long journey Anna, but you made it quick with your efforts.I am super happy " Junu joined in our hug.

" Me too " I squealed.

My mobile started ringing.

" Ok, take your calls now. I'll inform chaithu, gayu and then Anju " Janu left.

" Me too, have to inform to bhabi, bhai and Gayu " mom took her mobile.

" Bhabi, you know what happened? Our sahil won the prize of best CEO " Ammi spoke with sujatha aunty. The tint of happy tears were shining in her eyes.

" That is award Ammi " I said, suppressing my laugh for my mom's childishness.

" Bhabi, just now Janu maa told me this. " ammi said in happy tears.

" Yes bhabi, giving "

" Bhabi, want to talk to you " Ammi passed me mobile.

" Congrats sahil. I'm proud of you " Aravind uncle wished me.

" Thank you so much, uncle. I really glad for this "

" Sahil, congrats from my side too " aunty wished with so much happiness.

" Thank you so much, aunty "

" Anna, chaithu is in call " Janu chipped.

" Congrats dude,"

" Thanks, chaithu "

" we need to do party hard have to soak in alcohol " he squealed.

" Yes. Sure "

" Dare you spoil my Anna " Janu grabbed mobile from me to give confront.

Ammi was busy speaking with sujatha aunty. Did Gayu know about this?

I am waiting to hear her Congratulations.

" Thank you "

" Thank you "

" Thank you "

This is the only thing I repeat for half n hour.

But no call from the one who I'm waiting to hear, I checked all my app, there might be her message at least.

But no. but lastly my mobile rang. I hurriedly grabbed it but it was Anju.

"Saaaahilllllllll " She screamed loud damaging my ear drums.

" Darling this is not the way to express your love. Please slow down. I know You love me more than you love your husband. Please control the urge and spare my cochlea. we will go on elope soon " I giggled.

" Congratulations raa " Anju squealed.

" Thank you Anju "

" What gayu is doing, she might be on fire to blast around, am I right? "

Might be if we were on good terms. A sad chuckle left me.

" Sahil, are you there? "

" yeah anju, she might be if she is here, but didn't come from vacation "

" Ohh, but she will be on the fly to come to you from vacation right? She won't stay there after listening to this big news"

" Hmm " I said.

" Anyways congrats once again, let's party hard. I'm in class bye raa " she ended the call.

" Don't you want to talk to me, Gayu? " I said to myself.

" Sahil, Sahil " I heard dad.

I ran to hall.

Dad was happy like never before in his life, a layer of tears of happiness clearly shown in his eyes.

"Proud of you sahil, congratulations " Dad hugged me.

" And it is impossible without yours and ammi blessings. It is just our life lessons and your support. I'm here "

"Firstly it is your smart work, which you 're doing so hard " dad commenced, tapping my arm.

"You came, see I told you that day. When you handover business to sahil. "Ammi came to us.

"We are proud of you sahil. So much " ammi and dad said unison.

( I am waiting for that moment to happen in my life )

"Thank you so much. You are happy right? This is the only thing many kids want to give their parents, the happiness of their success. Now I'm feeling like I top the world. " I hugged my ammi and dad.

"So finally you forgot you have a poor girl " my sweet sister pouted crossing arms.

"How can we maa? Come " Dad extended arm.

"You are always our pricess maa, our lucky charm " Dad pecked on her head.

We all shared a group hug.

"Acha listen, your staff is on the way to congratulate " Dad informed.

"Maaaannnnn, " we heard a scream.

Now here, a mob came to me and lifted me in the air.

"Kiran, just stop it. Am I any baby to throw me in the air? "

" You did it buddy. We are celebrating "

" It was my mistake to give liberty to you all "

" Sir, you treated us like friends and we are here to celebrate our friend's success" swathi squealed.

"Congrats sahil " everyone shook their hands.

"And this is from our chef team " they handed over me a box of kheer.

" we specially made it for you "

"Thanks you so much "

They left after a little celebration.

"Dad, we need to do a big party. What say? " janu chirped.

"Definitely maa "

" Dad, is that mandate Now? "

"Don't say no sahil. We want to celebrate our kids' success, " Ammi said, more like pleading.

How can I say no? I agreed.

" you know what you achieved? You are a celebrity now. From now on, be ready to face the media and fans, " janu added.

"Don't you think you are thinking too much? " I pulled her hair.

" But dad. This party and all will be later after uncle and aunty came from vacation "

"Obviously" dad agreed.

"Is this just aunty and uncle or someone else? " janu whispers audibly to me.

"Eat " I stuffed a mouthful of kheer in her mouth.

"Bhayya " I jerked with a loud scream.

Dropped the spoon in my hands.

"Congratulations " noor jumped on me.

"You know. I saw you on the news. Just then I came here "

" What?! Me on news "

" Yes, and be ready, you need to compete with me. I'll be your opponent in future " Noor challenged me.

" That is the confidence needed. I'm ready my future competitor "

" Noor beta. I'm really impressed. That confidence is key to success. Keep it up " Dad patted her.

" Thanks uncle "

" Have it noor " mom passed kheer.

We decided to sleep. But sleep was far from me, Still waiting for her call.

" Didn't you go to sleep? " I startled with Ammi.

" I'm not getting sleep Ammi "

Ammi sat on my bed " come " She stretched hands at me.

I snuggled in her lap, I felt relaxed and forgot everything when ammi gently ruffling my hair " missing someone? "

"Hmm " I hummed without even thinking.

"You are in love right? " I looked at her in disbelief.

"I'm your Ammi " She smiled as she knew it before.

Did ammi know it was Gayu?

"Who is that lucky girl? When I'm going to see my beti " Ammi grinned like a kid.

"Ammi, please give me a break " I chided.

"I've been observing for the past 2 months.You are not the sahil I knew. It's been so long since I saw you smiling. What happened sahil? Did anything wrong? " Ammi pressed my temples to make me relax.

"Yes Ammi, I am In love but I did a stupid thing in anger, I did something I shouldn't have done with her. And she left me "

"Umm, so sad. You shouldn't have done that in the first place. Are you not even talking terms? Did she cut you completely? "

"Actually no, but not like before. I'm missing her Ammi " I hugged my mom's waist.

"Then Go and apologize her in right way, she will understand "

"How are you sure? "

"If she wants to move on from you. She won't look back. She was just angry and Everything will be fine with the right apologise "

"How Ammi? you are saying like you knew her before "

" I know my beta and she his choice, I can imagine how she is. And sahil you said you did something you shouldn't have done and she didn't go completely. She might understand sahil, try to Tell her once how much you loved her "

" Thanks Ammi, you are the best. I felt so relieved " kissed her palm.

" You can thank me later, first tell me who is She? When did you meet her? And How Does my beti look like? Or at least her picture? "

"Sorry, but Ammi I need some time. I'll tell you and dad at the right time. You won't regret my girl, please Ammi "

"Hmm, ok ok " Ammi nodded.

" Sorry Ammi, " I gulped.

I want to scream that it was Gayu, but I can't say without her nodd. I need to get her to apologize first.

"Hmm, " Ammi sighed.

" Sorry Ammi very sorry "

"It is your life and I knew my son won't do wrong but remember we have no qualms with it, we are happy only when you are happy "

" Thanks Ammi And please don't say anything to dad now "

"What was that you are hiding from my dad? " there my sister stood crossing arms.

"Ammi, please hide from her, she became a chatterbox nowadays " I whispered to my mom.

"Done " mom whispered back quick.

" What was that? " She raised her brow, crawling on bed.

"Nothing, we just invented a new recipe of biryani and want to try it in practice so we are discussing trying that in restaurants. So thinking of hiding it from dad till it gets success " I weaved a lie.

"Is anything delicious than dad's biryani recipe? " She licked her lips imagining dad's biryani recipe.

" of course not. But Why are you here? " I asked.

"To sleep " She came snuggled in the same lap, pushing my head to the side.

She slept soon, when mom ruffled her scalp.

" See Ammi, Still a baby it is" I adored my sister.

"Hmm, " Mom got down from bed after placing janu's head gently on bed.

" Get your love soon, Wish you all good luck " Ammi smiled.

"Thanks Ammi "

" Now sleep, leaving all thoughts asid. Good night "Ammi left my room.

covered janu with a duvet, felt so happy and light weighted after sharing it with Ammi, sleep engulfed me soon.

************

" Hey, sweet heart " the person I hate with every cell in my body jumped on me.

I felt like thousands of insects crawled on me.

" Sana, just get down " I brushed her off me.

" Why are you here? " I gritted controlling my anger.

" People in your country generally ask how are you? And when did you come, right? "

"You hate our country right? Then what is the sudden interest in our country's cultures? "

"I just saw you once in news, that's it I smitten jiju " She tried to fall on me, I sided she hit the door.

"Don't call me that " I yelled.

"Ahhhwe, " She yelped in that over action.

I went in search of Ammi, ignoring her.

" Ammi, why do you allow her in our home? "

"Even I don't know. Suddenly she entered and saying she wants to marry you "

"What?! That was ridiculous, I am not any doll she wants to play with. What about her parents? " I barked.

" Don't know, and I don't want to think of them either. "

" You should threw her out Ammi "

" It is a waste of time to make sense of people who are lunatic. I don't want to waste my energy. But if it crosses limits I won't spare. And you to please, it is better to ignore and mind our works "

" Ammi, Where is Janu? Did she speak any shit with Janu "

" Go and search, I am coming, " Ammi urged.

" Why are you here? " I asked janu. When I spot her in her room.

" Anna, I'm getting ready for office "

" Tell me the truth, did she say anything bad to you. Tell me It will be end of her life "

" Anna, first calm down. There is nothing like that, "

" Oh, promise on me " I took her palm to my head.

" Anna, " She pulled her hand back.

" Tell me Janu, " I shook her shoulder.

" Anna, we know her. Just leave it Anna. It is Amma's niece, her own brother's daughter naa. Please for my sake "

"Which Brother Janu? Brother of whom you are talking about? The one tried to sell me in the name of nikha for a huge lump sum. " Amma broke into tears.

"Amma please no " Janu went hugged Ammi,

"Sit Ammi, first have it " I gave water.

" Tell me Amma. what happened? " Janu pressed Ammi's arm.

" That great Man, my bhai took a huge amount of money from some drunkard rich man, in return for my nikkah with that old man who already has a son of my age. But My Abu rescued me. I can't thank my Abu in this life enough. But later There was heinous torture for me at home from my bhai and bhabhi. At that time your dad came to learn work from my Abu, who is a cafe owner. My abu likes his sincerity and hard work, even then bhayya object because he is poor, they didn't get anything from your dad right? But my Abu didn't listen to him. They tortured my Abu on his last days "Ammi sniffed.

" that's how your dad came to my life, along with good brother aravind bhai, and my soul sister sujatha bhabi and... " I pressed Ammi's hand to stop.

Janu will break down now if Ammi mentions her biological parents' name. Ammi realised with my nodd.

" From then my life changed into a fairy tale. It is just like Allah heard my cries. We struggled economically at start but your dad didn't allow me to work even then and treated me like a queen, he took everything on him. Worked hard "

"But my bhayya, ran off to sharja, we didn't have contact or communication. He took advantage of your dad's goodness and stole a lot of money after we settled well. and you don't fall in that trap now "

" It is time to repay, Ammi, " I said stern.

" What you mean? " Ammi confused.

" Their darling useless daughter is here, let's play a revenge game " janu sang.

"Janu maa, no. Allah serves everyone according to their deeds." Ammi said.

" She can't adjust here for long, she herself left by evening. Please leave it and don't mess up, "ammi said strict.

" Bhayya, didi, are you There? " we heard noor shouting.

" Who is that b#$ch in your home? " noor yelled on our face.

" Noor, words; she is also a woman like us. You are an obedient girl and what is this language? And she is elder than you "

" Woman, aunty that is not human at least. Chudail thi voo "

" What she did? "

" She commented on my hijab, pulled it back And forth and said it is old fashioned, Such a mannerless bitch " noor annoyed.

(Please tell me if any one offend, I'll remove this about hijab, my point is every religion speaks only dress modest for both men and women, no religion says we should cover our body parts. Bad is not in dressing it is all about people mindset And hijab is complete personal choice, )

"Uff, we need to teach manners too"

" noor, will you with me, if I want to show her torture? "

"200%, I am with you bhayya " Noor chirped.

" Sahil, leave it. It is so much better for us to stay away from them "

"Give her to us aunty, I just want to choke her life out " noor flared.

Let's go and see what madam is doing?

At the time we came, madam having weed.

" What is this shit early in the morning? " Ammi lost control after spotting her.

"Hey, aunty it's my morning shot, my day didn't start without this. Do you wanna try? "

Ammi, went inside. Felt disgusting.

"Just ignore " I clutched noor.

"Come let's eat " I dragged my sisters to kitchen.

We are having our breakfast "this is why I hate this country. you people treat your maids equal to yours " Sana swayed here and there with drug effect.

"No one is maid here," noor screeched

" You both are maids right? " She pointed looking at janu and noor.

"Dare you witch " I grabbed her hair.

"Ummm, dominance but But I like it only in bed " She threw a wicked laugh.

"Chiii, " I felt disgust and left her.

" I am giving you just 5 minutes leave this house, otherwise I have to threw you out with my own hands "

" Instead you can throw me on your bed, we could have fun baby " She curled her arms around me.

" Move away " I pushed her hard.

" I'm going to Amma " janu left not to tolerate nonsense.

" Hey you, I want an omelette. make it and go " janu left ignoring.

" Go through hell " I gritted.

" Aweee, you maid, do it now "

" Hold your tongue. Those are my sisters, " I yelled.

" You need omelette right? I'll do " noor went to ignite the stove.

" Noor, no need of that just leave her "

" You wait bhayya. Mem sab, you want spice? "

" Yes, too spicy and hot just like my baby " She tried to touch my face.

I pushed it hard.

" Noor, just stop it " I gripped her arm.

" Wait bhai. Let me serve memsaab " She added a handful of chilli powder.

"Noor, what are you doing? " I stopped her.

"You better thank me bhai, I am not mixing rat kill " She added

I can't stop myself from laughing. Imagining the scene of next few minutes.

"Have it memsab " noor kept shit in front of devil.

" Aweee, you are a so much good maid, take it " She threw a note at her.

"Oh, thank you memsab, please have it, omelette is hot and spicy " Noor added, who has an urge to cut her throat.

"Ahhh,..... what is...... this? It's spice hot...what..... you mixed...... " she sweating bad

"Good job noor "we shared a HiFi.

"You....B$#ch " She yelled tears flowing down her cheeks, with the spice.

"How dare you call my sister with names? " I grabbed her hair.

My hand was in air to slap.

" sahil, stop " Ammi pushed me away.

"Ammi, you don't know her language "

"I saw everything but From when you were raising hands on woman "mom stopped me.

Ammi gave water to her, stuffed honey to calm her down. I was pissed off.

"You okay?" Ammi asked.

She nodded glaring at noor.

A tight slap echoed in the kitchen. Ammi slapped her tight.

" aunty " She placed her palm on her cheek.

" Now learn a lesson, arrogance only leads you to trouble, nothing else. At least behave like a human in my home at least " Ammi schooled her.

"Home, ewwwwwe is this home you people called. I will puke if stay here more " She expressed her arrogance.

"Then get lost " I grabbed her arm threw her out.

"Bhai, wait " noor came from back.

"At least respect this " Noor kept the crushed note in her hand.

"Hey sweetheart. I am going now but soon will grab you with me to my country, " She clutched my shirt.

I released myself "Hmm, In your dreams " I shut the door on her face.

We breathed in relief. Ammi was upset and tensed with sana's presence and Ammi's childhood trauma shaken Ammi.

"Ammi, please relax. I'll handle them "

"Ok, I don't want to see them either; You go to sleep, tomorrow is a big day for you " mom kissed on my forehead.

I retired to my room. But disturbed with today's happenings and missing her badly.

Settled in balcony.

She doesn't even care a phone call. But here I'm dying to hear her voice.

8th day it is, she left to Bangalore.

Did you reminisce about me gayu, at least once?

" You are repeating this again and again " Janu is yelling in call.

" What do you mean that you have an office, don't I have work? Can't you take leave for a day for my Anna? " She started her version not leaving a chance to him, poor guy.

Even Gayu also did the same when she was angry. I sighed.

" Ok, I am leaving you now. If you are not here for a home party. I'm telling you. I won't spare "

" Hmm, shut up and bye " She ended the call with a blushy smile at last.

This guy knows very well, How to flirt and cool my sister when she is burning with anger.

" Missing Gayu? " She came and settled beside me.

" Hmm " I snuggled in her lap.

" Anna, don't be sad. You should be energetic tomorrow for your award ceremony " dug her fingers in my hair.

" I lost interest in everything Janu "

" Forget about morning incident, don't take her serious Anna "

" Not That "

"Then, thinking Of Gayu? " She faced me.

"Hmmm, if I hadn't yelled at her that night, she would be here strolling here and there, selecting my outfits for Ammi and dad, arrangements and everything right? " I sighed.

"That's true, but that was happened you can't change it Anna. She will forgive you for sure, Just wait for her return "

"Can you do me a favour? "

"Yes, you need anything? "

"Can you three go to the event and take the award on behalf of me? " Asked hope she will help me.

" Hello sir, it is you who won that. Why are you stressing so much Anna? It is your first award, you are the best CEO in All the South states. You know how special it is for Amma and dad, if you miss this, You can't feel their happiness, This moment won't come again and again, dont dare you miss this "

" That's true but It will be merriest if she was with me, I missed her giggles, smile, fights and everhthing, I realised janu, I'm just corpse without her in me. She is the soul in me, my beautiful soul " a tear rolled my eyes.

"Shhh, Anna what is this? " she wiped my tears..

I came to sense when heard something fell from table in room.

"Nothing Anna, something fall with the effect of wind " She faced me.

"My dear Anna, your love is pure, just tell her how much you loved. Gayu definitely listens to you. I promise. Now stop this tears "

" Hmm " I sighed.

" Arey, smile Anna, what should I tell vadina, if she came and asked me, is this the way you take care of your Anna? " I smiled at her stupidity.

" I wish, she is there with me when I am taking award, "

" Anna, who knows maybe your girl will come tomorrow and surprise you and congratulate you, maybe do something beyond imagination? "

"I'm the happiest person then "

"She will definitely be here tomorrow, now sleeping time for you, " She pulled my hand.

" Can I sleep here? " She asked.

"It's okay, go to Ammi " I said.

Sleep engulfed me, along with her memories.

"Do all these needed, I just need a one pair of clothes " I annoyed.

"Dad brought all of them, wear one " janu pushed me.

"I looks like a joker in this 3 piece suit, can't we do normal clothes "

"Nothing doing, wear one and come " She tried to go.

"Janu, janu please " I clutched her wrist

"Pick one suit for me, please "

"Ummm, this, no it doesn't suits you "

"That, no it's odd for event "

"Try this "

"Janu come on, please "

"Ok Ok, this Is perfect, get ready and come soon " She ran out.

My phone started buzzing "Aunty where are you? " I urged in call.

"Very sorry Sahil,here it is raining heavy to go out. And madhav pleaded us to stay more, you know him right?"

"Hmmm, but when will you come? " I chided.

" We will definitely start within two days "

"Ok ok " I disappointed.

"Sahil, we called you to congratulate you. All the best sahil rock your day " Uncle wished me.

"Thank you so much uncle. " we ended the call.

At the time I end call, the chosen suit was changed to a different one.

Janu, idiot idiot.

At the time I came from the bath there was a new suit, which was different from the previous.

I changed into that, with the doubt she would change it again.

" All set, " janu ran to me.

"Why are you running all the time, you can walk slowly in home "

"Wow, this is more perfect on you than the suit I chose, " She squealed.

" What do you mean, didn't you choose this? " I sprayed perfume.

"Yeah, yeah me only. Who....will of....not ...me" she stuttered.

" Are you alright? "

" Yeah fine " she looked here and there.

" Wow Anna, you looks so handsome, all ladies will get smitten today. Gayu will go crazy if she seen you "

"You are saying too much and You are also looks gorgeous today " I pinched her cheek.

"Let's click a selfie " she squealed.

"That won't end today "

"Anna, please one selfie " she dragged started clicking selfies.

"One picture of you " She clicked around 15 pictures.

"Uff, enough come now " I dragged her out.

"Dad, Ammi. Let's start "

"Wow, you look best in this " Dad squealed.

"Whose selection is that? " mom commented.

"Of course Gayu maa is always best in selection, " dad said.

"Gayu! Is Gayu here? "

"Ahem, Ahem " to my surprise janu choked.

Something fishy.

"I am asking you, is Gayu here? " I looked at the front flat.

But it was locked.

"I mean I showed pictures to Gayu when we were buying. " Janu cleared.

Everyone looks awkward. Did anything happen in my back?

"Let's start " janu dragged us.

On serious condition of Ammi, we visited dargah first Then reached the venue.

It went smoothly till they announced my name. My heart went berserk. Everyone around me congratulated me. Ammi's eyes went wet with happiness. It was a proud moment for my parents. Both clapped like small kids. Dad was not less than Ammi, I saw a spark of fulfilment in his eyes.

This moment was contentful captured in my heart forever.

"Good evening everyone. Adjust with my speech, gentlemen. I am not good at it. First thank you to my Ammi and dad, Nothing happened without you dad. It is the lessons of life you taught that brought me this far and my sincere thanks to my family like staff. Guys We did it, It is our efforts, everyone of us. "

" My sister Janaki and best friend Chaithu or I say my soon to be jiju, My crazy partner anju, And my special one, I need to tell you this to you all, your support was unexplainable, in my ups and down, you are a blessing to my life. Okay, I'm not much of a motivational speaker. Have a nice evening, Thank you "

The mob clapped to me, my eyes went wide with someone whistling, crazy people.

"Thanks dad. " I hugged my dad as soon as descending stage.

"Ammi, it's for you " handed award to Ammi.

"What was that speech, idiot? " My sister smacked my head.

"Uff, That's why asking you Janu maa, please take my Job, I'll happily handover business to you "

"Then, what you will do? "

" I'll directly go to my Gayu maa, she will look after me with no qualms "

"Great job " she clapped mocking.

"If my Gayu maa is here, she might makes me prepare a page full of speech "

"Definitely"

"Hello, sahil. You grew up like a gentleman, How are you Praveen beta? hope you remember your brother? How are you bhaijan?" my so-called uncle came to us, leaving shame aside.

Ammi and dad sat silent, not reacting to her brother.

"Hey sweetheart, you look so handsome " the same witch tried to fall on me.

"Wait, wait, hope you still remember the morning shot. And I won't mind to slap even now. See, the media is watching. It is so much better for you to disburse " I threatened sharp.

They went without saying anything further. I should keep an eye on them. I called my manager and gave details of these people to enquire.

My phone started buzzing, my eyes gone wide with the name on screen

Gayu ❤

"Janu, Gayu.... is calling? " My voice stuck in lungs.

"Then what you are waiting for go and speak "

I ran to isolate place, it's dark. My heartbeat went to peaks.

I swiped to green " Hello "

There is no response,

"Gayu, speak "

It's silence.

" Gayu I am Sorry, please talk to me "

"I missed you Gayu " My voice became creaky.

My heart stops beating when a pair of arms wrapped my torso from back

It's my Gayu.

"Congratulations " I heard her creaky voice.

My life came back to me. I want time to freeze this moment like this. I touched those palms, which are on my chest.

She left me, ran back.

"Gayu, wait " I ran past her.

" Rascal, How are you? " The soul buddy of mine jumped on me.

" Imran, you bastard what you are doing here? " I punched hard on his stomach.

" Not only me, look there "

" What the fuck? How everyone is here "

" Hey, rajaa, damn hot in this suit " Arjun commented.

" How the fuck you all are here, baby? I'm beyond happy meeting you all " asked the mob of 10 members.

" Don't know buddy? A girl threatens us in call to be here, but have no idea it is your party. "

"Girl? " I raised my brow.

"Can I join? " chaitu is there, keeping his hands in pockets.

"Dude, let's soak in drinks " imran screamed.

"Chale " soon we are in club, after leaving my parents at home, but I didn't see Gayu.

"So you are behind this? " I clutched chaithu's neck.

"Leave me dude, I'm innocent " he choked.

"I don't trust you now "I left him.

"Nothing goes from you, which relates to your best friend, now spill it, where is she? "

" Wait till morning "

"Enough of playing, please I missed her " I pleaded.

"She too " he left dropping me at my home

Her flat was locked. I was full-on drunk. Slept as soon as my body touched bed.

Lazily opened My eyes, with the loud sound of crackers.

"Who is this In the morning? "

I checked time, it is 9 Am.

The sound was loud and continues.

It is 9.30 Am still crackers are firing.

" Who is that Ammi? "

"Don't know sahil, go and check once after having this " Ammi handed me coffee.

I went down , there kids of apartment firing crackers, they had a huge collection In line.

What is this now? It is not Diwali season.

" chintu, why are you celebrating Diwali this soon " I asked one of the kid.

"Don't know. Gayu akka gave all these and said to fire all of them and enjoy day. So we are doing " he said innocent.

What? For what this crackers.

" Hey why you told him? Akka said know? not to say her name to anyone " One of the smart girl pulled chintu back.

"Ok, I'm telling you stop this " I said.

"No, Akka told us to finish everything "

Wait, what?

I returned back with realisation of our past moments.

Sahil : won't you celebrate it if I won the best businessman award.

Gayu: damn celebrate, I'll blast this apartment with crackers.

(If you didn't get it, go and read  11 chapter-wish me goodluck  )

I checked while returning, but the door was locked.

simply sat in my room, cracker's sound was audible from balcony. But it feels melodious now.

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Ok, Tell me how it is?

I really don't have time to write please understand, and upcoming chapters will be fun-loaded ones.

What you think of gayu, Guess what happened with gayu?

The correct guess will get the dedication for the next chapter.

I'll try to give quick chap, until then bye.

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