In Avni's room

   Neela was feeding Avni breakfast while watching TV. Avni was watching her favourite TV show.

Avni - mamma when Neelu will come ? I have not seen him since I woke up. ( She pouted )

  Neela took a full spoon of poha and fed her.

Neela - Neil and your dadda are taking test of your new bodyguards.

Avni - ohh...where ?

Neela - garden

Avni - I wanna go there mamma

Neela - no bachcha, you need rest. Stay in your room only.

   She didn't listen to her mother and came out of room running. Neela was chasing her.

Neela - Avni...stop running

Avni - noo..... ( Giggling )

     Neil heard his baby's giggles and looked his around. He saw her running towards him giggling and Neela was running behind her. He chuckled at her antics.

Neil - baby be careful

   He was happy to see her like before again. He wants her to smile like this always.

Neil - she is so adorable

Ashish - after all she is my daughter

Neil - I doubt

Ashish - what do you mean by you doubt ?

Neil - I mean her features and behaviour doesn't match with you so..

Ashish - so what ? She is my daughter not carbon copy that she will have the same features as me.

Neil - yeah and it's good she didn't get your any features

Ashish glared at Neil

Neil - I mean she got her mother's features so it's good

Ashish rolled his eyes

   Avni came running to Neil and jumped on him. Neil held her properly till her breathing became normal as she was breathing heavily due to running. She sat beside Neil on couch. Neil's hand were wrapping around her.

Neela - Avni, you are getting more naughty day by day ( she said breathing heavily )

Ashish - princess, it's not good to run your mamma behind you. She is getting older.

Neela - excuse me...what did you say ?
( Putting her hands on her hips )

Avni - mamma, dadda said you are getting older

  Ashish face palmed himself and Neil tried his best to not laugh at Ashish situation.

Ashish - no.. nothing Neela..I was joking

   Neela gave him a ' I'll see you later ' look and went inside a stomping her foot.

Neil - baby, your Dadda gone today ( he whispered in Avni's ear )

Avni - where ? ( She whispered back confusedly )

Neil - upar

Avni - terrace ?

Neil - no baby, your mamma will make your dadda's bharta today

Ashish - what you both are whispering ?

Avni - Neil is saying that mamaa will make your bharta today.

   Ashish glared at Neil

Ashish in mind - zyada khus mat ho tumhara bhi time aayega

Neil in mind - mera time kab ka aagaya ( indicating at Avni )

Ashish in mind - shadi hone do phir pata chalega

Neil in mind - toh karate kyun nehi shadi

Ashish in mind - you know you are completely mad

Neil in mind - in your daughter love

Avni - why you both are staring at eachother ?

Neil - forget it baby and see they are your new bodyguards

   He pointed towards 4 men and 2 girls. They were suited in all black colour's clothes and goggles.

Avni - hi ( waving her hand )

Bodyguards - hello mam ( in union )

Neil - baby, they will be with you when will you go outside, okay ?

Avni - okay

                                   *

    Ashish called everyone in hall for some important conversation including Khanna family.

Ashish - I wanted to say this before but due to Avni's kidnappings I couldn't.

Avni - what it is Dadda ?

Ashish - you want to marry Neil, right ?

Avni nodded her head immediately

Ashish - then I don't have any problem with it. You can marry him.

    All goes silent after that. Everyone's jaws dropped in shock  and  they were only staring at Ashish with widen eyes.

Ashish - what happened ?

   Everyone shuts there mouth.

Avni - really dadda ?

Ashish - yes princess

Neil in mind - is he really my father in law or someone else ?

Neil - you are serious, right ?

Ashish - yes, I'm serious.

Neil - how you changed your mind ?

    No doubt he was happy and how couldn't be he. He is finally getting what he wanted and pray for but he was to shocked to react. He didn't expect Ashish himself will tell him to marry his daughter.

Sweta - forget it na tillu...Ashish ji agreed to marry Avni with you and what's what you wanted.

Ashish - I know Neil, you must be thinking how I agreed for this. 

Neil nodded his head.

Ashish - see, everyone knows that our equation is not very good with each other but I can't deny I wouldn't get a better life partner than you for my princess. No one can love my daughter more than you. You are perfect for my princess.

Avni - I told you, Dadda, Neil is perfect for me, he is best.

   Avni hugged Neil and kissed on his cheek. Neil smiled kissed on hairs.

   All the family members were very happy. Avneil took everyone's blessings.

Sweta - I can't wait to take my daughter in law to our home.

Ashish - sorry Sweta ji, but this can't be happen. I already decided that Avni's husband have to stay with us in my home as I can't separate my daughter from me. So if Neil wants to marry her then he have to stay here, my daughter wouldn't go anywhere.

      Khanna family was shocked. They never can imagine their live without Neil and they know Neil can't live without Avni.

Neil - it's all your plan Mr Meheta because you never wanted that Avni  marry me, that's why you are putting this condition.

Ashish - it's nothing related to you Neil. I have decided it since I took Avni in my hand for first time.

Daya - Ashish try to understand this is not possible. Every girl has to leave her father home one day and go to her husband's home.

Ashish - but not my daughter, maa. She won't go anywhere.

Neela - Ashish please... ( Ashish interested )

Ashish - it's final, Neela, if Neil wants to marry her he have to live here.

  Neil ran his fingers through his hairs and then rubbed his face.

Neil - I love Avni more than my life but I love my family too. I can't leave them

Ashish - then forget Avni

Neil - never. She is mine and I'm taking her with me.

    Neil held Avni's hand and started walking but Avni didn't move. Neil stopped and looked at her.

Avni - I can't marry you if my Dadda is not happy with it.

     Neil left her hand and stared at her blankly.

Neil - don't you love me, baby ?

Avni - I do Neil but what about my dadda. Is his happiness and wishes doesn't matter ? He gave me everything before I ask and when he want something how I can just ignore it and leave him ?

Neil - and what about my family ?

   All goes silent after that. Avneil were looking into eachother's with eyes and their eyes were showing their pain. They wants to hug tightly and cry in eachother's embrace.

Sweta - Neil will stay here

   She said holding her tears. It's not easy for a mother to separate her child from her but her child's happiness matters for her the most. Sweta knows that Neil will complete shatter like a glass if he will go away from Avni.

Neil - no mom.....it's time to go back home forever ( he said with heavy heart )

    He decided to stop it as he can't fight with her. He can fight for her with the whole world but can't with her. And he is not selfish enough to leave his family for only his happiness.

    A tear drop fell from Avni's eyes and a sob came out. Neil came forward to hug her for last time. Tears started rolling on their cheeks when they hugged eachother. Neil held her as tightly as he can because he knows he won't get to touch her again. He will craves to see her.

' I love you ' he whispered in her ear.

' I love you too ' she whispered back clutching his shirt tightly. ' please don't go ' she pleaded and it hurted him more.

   Neil deteched his body from Avni and cupped her face. He caressed her face trying to fix her every facial features in his mind. He kissed on forehead and smiled sadly.

' take care ' with that he turned and started walking towards the door.

   Avni fell on his knees and strated crying her heart out screaming Neil's name. Neil's was taking heavy steps and Avni's screaming was making it more difficult. He wanted to run back to her and embrace her but he can't.

   Neil's family was too walking behind him helplessly. They thought they are going get their happiness in the form of Avni. Since she stepped in their life,  she filled their life with endless happiness. But it was for a short time. More then themselves they were scared for Neil.

' Neil stop ' he heard Ashish shouted. He stopped and turned back.

   Ashish came to Avni and stood her on her feet. He held her hand and walked to Neil. Ashish stood infront of Neil holding Avni hand and avneil were not looking eachother. They were scared they might brake down. Avni's sobs were still audioable.

   Ashish holds Avni's hands in his and said - I'm sorry princess I forgot that before we start a new life we have leave our previous life. You too have to leave us behind before you start your new life with Neil. ( Ashish became very emotional, so he couldn't say further and looked down )

      Neela came near Ashish and placed her hands on his shoulder.

Neela - Ashish she will start a new life but she will still be our daughter. I married to you and left my father's home but I still love them. She will make a new family but we will also be in her life. No one can take our place in her life.

  Ashish hugged Avni and Avni's sobs became more louder.

Ashish - I'm sorry princess I became selfish and didn't think about you and Neil. I was only thinking about me. I didn't thought once that how you both will live without eachother. I'm sorry.

  Ashish broke the hug and wiped her tears.

Ashish - now I don't have any condition, you will marry Neil only. You know I thought he will easily accept my condition but he didn't and I'm proud of him that he didn't leave his parents. That shows how much he loves his parents and family who raised him.  I'm proud of you too princess. You chose your Dadda's happiness over your.

   He kissed on Avni's forehead. He looked at Neil who was looking at them. His eyes were red and puffy. Ashish took Neil's right hand and  placed Avni's right hand on it.

Ashish - Avni is now yours Neil.

    Avneil looked at eachother's eyes and let their tears to flow out of their eyes. Neil pulled Avni by her hand and embraced her tightly. Avni hid her face in his crook of neck wrapping her hands around his neck. They stayed in that position for a long time as they were not ready to leave eachother.

                                   *

In Avni's room

     Avneil were laying on bed coddling with eachother. Avni's head was on Neil's chest and her hand was wrapping around his torso. Their legs were entangled and Neil's was holding her protectively close to his heart.

    Neil layed her on her back and came over her but his weight was on his elbows. Avni's hands was on his back and he caressing her hairs looking at her face.

Neil - I thought I wouldn't get to hold you in my arms again, baby. I thought my life ended in that moment. I can't imagine my life without you, baby. You are my life. I love you.

Avni - I love you too, Neelu

     With that their lips met and got lost in eachother. Their lips were moving slowly and smoothly yet passionately. Neil's hand was head and Avni's hand was roaming on his back. Their tongues were playing with eachother and they were enjoying the sweet taste.

     They broke the kiss due to lack of oxygen and joined their forehead with a wide grin on their faces.

Neil -  Now I wouldn't waste any time, we will marry as soon as possible.

Neil in mind - I can't take any risk what if my father in law changed his mind.

Avni - Neelu, I have so many plans for our wedding functions ( she said like a excited child )

Neil - and what's that, baby

Avni - we will.......

   She stated talking about her plans and wishes she wants to do in their wedding with him and Neil was listening her carefully with a smile on his face.
     
    
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God, I cried while writing this chapter. I hope you all like it.

Do you want a grand wedding of Avni with all functions or a simple one ?

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