"Papa, where is the water bottle?" Aryan asked when he spotted his father walking towards the play area.

Ram came out of the thoughts and scratched his head saying, "I am sorry. I totally forgot about it."

Ram thought of spending time with the kids. "Let's go out for shopping and dinner, what say?" Ram asked the kids.

Kids were elated and got excited about it.

Ram came back to the flat with the kids.

Priya composed herself as kids came inside.

"Mumma, we all are going out now." Amaira said excitedly to her mother.

Priya looked at Ram confusedly.

Priya looked at the kids and told them. "Kids, go get ready quickly. I will come in some time."

Kids went to get ready to go outside.

"What are you trying to convey to them by planning all these?" Priya asked.

"What are you talking about?" Ram asked, narrowing his eyebrows.

"Let's not give them false hopes. It will not be easy for them starting tomorrow." Priya said.

"That's not my intention but I want to spend some quality time with my kids before Peehu & I move out of this place." Ram defended his choice.

"But this is not right." Said Priya.

"Nothing is going right anyway. Please do not spoil this plan." Ram left without waiting for her response.

Ram helped the kids get ready and they were all excited to go out.

"Mumma, let us go. We are ready." Peehu said.

"No Peehu. You guys go out, I am not coming." Said Priya.

The kids' faces went pale.

"Why Mumma?" Amaira and Aryan asked.

"No, I cannot come as I have some other work to do. You go with Papa." Said Priya.

"I am also not going if you don't come." Peehu said, sitting beside Priya on the sofa.

"Mumma, please come." Amaira pulled Priya's hand.

"I want to buy toys and Papa told us all to go out shopping. Mumma, please come." Aryan requested.

Their excitement came to an end and their faces were dull as Priya didn't budge.

Ram took a deep sigh and shook his head in disappointment.

"Priya, let's not spoil their mood. At least, we can all go out together as a family...." Ram turned his voice low before adding, "....for one last time."

Priya thought for a moment and looked at the kids who were very upset.

Priya felt guilty of upsetting their plan.

"Okay fine, I am coming." Priya finally accepted.

Kids flashed big smiles hearing Priya. "Yaayyy!"

Ram drove them to the mall where they had enjoyed some time in the play area.

After a while, "Enough of playing now, who wants to go shopping now?" Ram asked.

"Me, Me, Me...." Three of them said excitedly.

Priya was just wondering how kids will digest the fact that they are going to be in separate homes from tomorrow.

Moments later, all of them went shopping.

"Papa, can I take this?" Peehu asked, holding a teddy bear.

"You guys can take whatever you want today." Ram announced.

Kids were super happy to grab whatever they like.

Aryan was picking up a remote car, robot, aeroplane, and a football.

"Aryan, please keep that football back. You are not going to play inside the house with that, okay?" Priya said.

"Don't worry, Mumma. Papa and I will play outside. Right, Papa?" Aryan asked excitedly.

Ram had a faint smile before he looked at Priya.

Ram said in a low voice, "Priya, don't make them sad today. Let me give them whatever they want."

Ram went to Aryan and picked up the toys he selected and said, "Don't worry. You can take these, okay."

"Thank you, Papa. You are the best." Aryan said, hugging Ram's knees.

Ram looked down at him and ruffled his hair.

Priya kept looking at them. Whenever Aryan looks at his father, she can see how happy Aryan is. Ram is like a superhero for Aryan. Amaira took some time to get closer to her father but Aryan was so attached to him from day 1. It would be too difficult to handle Aryan for Priya.

Amaira picked up some barbie toys and the kids were done with their shopping.

Once they were done with the shopping, they went to have family dinner. Kids were so elated without the hint that their lives are going to change from tomorrow.

Ram drove them back to the house after dinner. Ram and Priya took the kids to the flat.

"Change your dress before sleeping." Priya said but the kids were half asleep by the time they reached home.

Three of the kids jumped on the bed and slept.

"Peehu, come with me." Called Priya.

Peehu was sleeping already and she did not respond.

"I will take her to your room." Ram replied.

"Okay." Said Priya and left from there.

Inside the room, Priya was struggling with the knot of her blouse. She was frustrated as she was not able to untangle it.

After changing into nightwear, Ram carried Peehu in his arms and stood near the door.

Priya's back was facing him as she struggled with the knot of the threads. Ram gazed at her and stood frozen for a moment.

Priya stomped her feet on the ground in irritation as she struggled further.

Ram moved towards the bed and adjusted Peehu on the bed.

Priya noticed Ram through the mirror. Her frustration grew bigger as she was still struggling with the thread knots.

She regretted tying it in hurry in the first place.

Ram noticed her struggling and moved closer to her until he stood behind her.

They exchanged glances to the mirror. Ram raised his hand to move her hair to the front.

"Don't worry, I will manage." Said Priya.

Without saying anything Ram helped her siding her hair to one side.

Priya closed her eyes as his fingertips touched her back.

"It is too tight." Ram clicked his tongue as it was tight and hard to remove the knot.

"Let me try it again." Said Priya.

"If I am unable to untie it, how will you be able to do it without looking?" said Ram casually.

Priya did not say anything.

He bent further to have a closer look. His hot breath was fanning on her bare back making her breathe hard.

Ram took a deep breath when he could not untie the knot. He then decided to try with his teeth.

Priya bit her lower lip when his lips touched her back. Her breath got stuck for a moment.

Ram finally succeeded and untied the knot before taking a sigh of relief.

Priya looked at Ram through the mirror and mimicked a 'Thank You'.

Ram left from there without saying anything as She looked at him leaving.

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After changing into the night clothes, Priya took place on the bed next to Peehu who was already sleeping.

Priya moved close to Peehu and hugged her tightly.

Priya kept looking at Peehu while stroking her hair. She was feeling very guilty of leaving Peehu one more time.

"I am so sorry, Peehu. I have made a very tough decision and I know you will hate me for leaving you again." Priya had tears in her eyes.

"I don't intend to break your heart but I don't have another choice. I know you won't be able to understand why I am leaving you now. I hope you will understand after some time." Priya's voice choked thinking about it.

Wiping away her tears, Priya kissed on Peehu's forehead and cuddled close to her.

On the other side,

Aryan was sleeping on top of Ram and Amaira's head rested on his shoulder.

Sleep was the last thing for Ram. He kept looking at the kids and slightly ruffled their hair as emotions took over him.

It will be hard for him to be away from his both kids.

He knew that it would be very difficult for the kids to adjust when they get to know about their separation. Nevertheless, Ram cannot stay here and keep fighting with Priya if she has already decided about their relationship status. He does not want to force Priya anymore. But he wishes that she realizes his love and makes the right decision for them.

Peehu, Aryan and Amaira were sleeping peacefully not knowing what's stored for them from tomorrow. It could be their last night together as a happy family.