Rathore household woke up to the  alarm by Chitra. It was around dawn when a very anxious Vansh knocked the door of Vikram's door. ''Chitra...'' Vikram nodded. He gently picked his sleeping daughter while Sona followed Vansh to his room.

''Granny, we need to take Chitra to the hospital.'' Shivangi Rathore nodded as he placed Laddoo on the bed. 

''Keep me posted.'' He nodded, walking double speed to wards the exit. They drove to the hospital first while parents followed. Vansh decided to be on Chitra's side but was being carried out when he fainted. Resulting, in Ananya moving in, and  Dipika stayed out to control an over anxious Vansh. Doctors had opted for surgery and that made him more anxious.

Ranvijay shook his head, his eyes moving to Sitara, she sat in a corner her eyes fixed on the floor. He moved, filled a cup with water extending it to her. ''She will be fine.''

Sitara smiled. ''I am worried about the aftermath. 3 is not easy.'' Ranvijay laughed. ''We all are.'' He patted her shoulder when they heard the approaching foot steps. ''Congratulations, we have 3 boys and two are identical.'' Ananya declared. 

''How is Chitra Hukum?''

Ananya caressed Sitara's cheek. ''All fine. She might talk nonsense as she is nervous about having 3 kids.''

After about 20 mins, the family was allowed to see the mother and babies. Chitra sat a little lost while Vansh looked zoned out. ''OMG, they are so cute.'' Sona exclaimed staring down at the babies.  ''These two can date a single girl and she will never know.''

''Sona!!!'' That came collective. Sona giggled cradling the different one. She smiled at the other two, while one slept the other moved restlessly wailing for no reason. Vikram tried pacifying him but baby seemed to be noisy by nature. But the one in her arms seemed all calm. He had big eyes and tried to gather as much as his novice vision could. ''Mom, he has light eyes. And I have my favorite.''

Dipika stared down at the baby smiling to self. The eyes reminded her of the late Queen mother , to her it seemed that the old Queen wanted to come back in some form. Dipika took a deep breath. ''Ananya, I don't care if all get mad for naming him right away, We are calling this one as Rudra.''

''Congrats bro!'' Vikram gave Vansh a hug

''Where will we sleep? What will we do if they cry together.'' Vansh asked. He still looked little off. Ananya gestured Vikram to take him out. ''Mom, how will I manage.'' Chitra asked

Ananya smiled. ''Your babies are still a minority, we are majority here.''

''but Vansh.''

''He is an idiot. Chitra, this nervousness is  temporary, with time you will be a champion in handling them. For now, you should rest. I would have allowed Vansh but its better I stay back.'' CHitra curled her lip earning a hug from Ananya.

***

''I got 3 brothers.'' Vrushali asked her eyes wide. She stared at Veer and then at her fingers where she had been counting. ''Look here Laddoo.'' She did. ''They are your younger brothers, you should always take care of them. You should love them the way we love you. You should protect them.''

''Okay! I should beat bad people for them.'' 

Veer huffed. ''Why do you always talk about beating.'' He shook his head. Vrushali Rathore was an adorable kid. She had a wild side but was equally compassionate. The only thing that surprised her family was at her ability to cook stories. She has embarrassed her parents by making their dialogues public. Veer caressed her head, Sona had opted to stay back at hospital and Laddoo had tired her father with all kinds of questions. 

''Dadu, are brothers made of balls.''

''Where did balls come from.''

''Chachi ate all the balls and now she will get the me brothers.''

''Who told you that?''

''I saw chachi eating balls. Chachu got her and then her tummy went biggy. And they Chachi scolded chachu. She said she will throw Chachu out of the window. I saved him.'' Veer slapped his head. There she goes again. ''Can I bunk school.''

She smiled sweetly, her little arms going around Veer. ''I love you Dadu.'' He rolled his eyes, picked her up and moved to the porch. She wasn't going to give up till she had her way. 

***

Raina fixed her wrist watch taking a deep breath. It wasn't easy being the wife of a soldier . They could only be together few months and rest, he would be on base while she back at her estate. She never wanted to be selfish but this distance was now killing her. It had been 2 years for their wedding and all they could spend was  3 months. He had his postings at all remote areas and the families weren't willing to let Raina go.

Raina recalled his last mission where he got fatally injured. She had been proud yet scared about him. When his bravery was being rewarded, her heart swelled in pride but all this wasn't easy. Raina took a deep breath moving to her table, her feet halted when she heard the sound of running footsteps. Her heart leaped into her mouth when she found Siddhant at her room door.

They stood frozen staring at each other, ''Raina.'' He whispered and she let out a breath. ''Its really you.'' Raina ran straight into his arms. ''I thought I am day dreaming again.''

''You will not have to do it again, I am back, forever.'' His words made her step back. Raina was aware what being a soldier meant. ''All good.''

''I am no more fit for combat role. The last injury turned me unfit for any further mission and I am not interested in a desk job.'' She watched his form, he looked dejected. Cupping his cheeks, she lifted his face to meet her eyes. ''You don't have to hold a gun to be a soldier, you can be one with a good purpose.'' He kissed her palm.

After moment she added. ''I am happy that you are back.''

''So are my parents.'' he added smiling at her.  Raina hugged him tight, her silence was enough to express the happiness of her heart. Siddhant pulled her closer, she had become his reason to live and smile.

***

While Vrushali Rathore was growing up with lots of lessons. Manasvi Ranawat had all anyone kid could think off and that worried Leela. Manu never had to opened her mouth and demand a thing.

Leela paced the room agitated, she felt that family was spoiling Manasvi and she could do nothing about it. Her eyes fell on her father in law who was busy giving the little girl a piggy ride and kept  promising on all her demands.

''You worry for no reason.''

''And you don't care.'' Leela answered. Maan smiled. Walking to her, he held her by shoulders. ''I promise you one thing, Manu will grow into a humble human being. Let her enjoy this phase, I will not let her get use to it.''

''Maan, its not just your family , its mine too.''

''Let it be. I am not going make things easy for Manu. Easy life costed my sister, she had to suffer of things she was not fault at. But Manu will learn through her own experience.

''I wish, Urvi gets a girl as well.''

Maan stared at his wife. ''Let them first plan. They have been travelling since their wedding.'' Urvi wanted to revive her dream and Advay decided to support it. His parents agreed on the condition that after given years, he would invest his time in the estate. 

***

Rathore family sat as two kids examined the new members of Rathore family. While Ani tried to look matured Laddoo Rathore had started shooting her questions.

''Are they all my brothers?'' Chitra nodded. Laddoo looked thoughtful. Her next stop turned out to be Vansh. ''Chachu, now chachi has her babies, she won't throw you out of the window.'' Sona face palmed. Laddoo had caught Chitra at peak of her emotions and to explain the little girl, Sona gave up a random reason but her girl wasn't ready to leave it.

''Laddoo, go play with Ani bhai.'' She refused. ''I will take care of babies, I promised Dadu.''

''Why do you have to take such a promise ?'' Dipika scolded. While Veer struggled for words. Ani leaned onto his father. ''Can we take one home. I too want a brother.''

Dev rubbed his back. ''They all are your brothers.'' 

Ranvijay watched his wife standing at the distance smiling at the family. He excused himself walking to her. ''What?'' Ananya pointed towards Vikram and Sona, the couple made sure that Chitra and Vansh weren't overwhelmed with parenthood. For past years, they had taken over almost all responsibilities of hers and Ranvijay. ''Vicky and Sona are ready. We should retire.'' He nodded. But Vikram's words came as a shock. ''I will take the responsibilities but not the title, no one can be you.''

Ranvijay held Vikram Rathore close. ''The title isn't for anyone but for the people who work for us. They believe in it.''

''They will believe more if you have it.'' 

''We wish to retire .''

''Please do, but Ranvijay Rathore stays the king.'' Vikram touched his feet and then hugged his uncle. ''I can never be you, that's too much pressure.'' 

''Daddy, you need to eat your vegetables then no pressure , all clean.''  After a silence there was a crackling laughter. Rolli gave her niece a peck. ''You won't let them miss me. I love you Laddoo.''

''I don't. You didn't get me a puppy.''

''Baby, your dadu won't allow.'' Laddoo's eyes went to Ranvijay freezing on him. Smiling she pulled his clothes. ''I need a puppy.''

''No.'' He replied straight. But Rathore Princess wasn't one to give up. She locked her eyes with Ranvijay. ''Dadu, you promised that you will get me a puppy.''

Ranvijay squatted to her level. ''You promised to be a good girl.''

''And you promised to be a good dadu.'' 

''Baby, I don't like  puppies.''

''But I like Dadu and you love me right.'' There was a silence and then he gave in.

The moment Ranvijay agreed , 3 pair of eyes stood glaring at him. ''Dad, you never gave in. You never allowed us when we begged. Vansh questioned.''

Ranvijay smiled. ''You guys never had the guts to look into my eyes and insist, one look and you would run for mountains. Vrushali Rathore had the mind and guts to look into my eyes and throw my words at me. Overall, you get a puppy now, its never late. thanks to Laddoo.''

The family planned for a ceremony and Rolli decided to to name the twins as Riddhan and Ragahv. The family rejoiced the new members making million plans for them. Dipika gave Ananya an arm hug. ''We came very far.''

''Yes, we finally made it.'' There trans broke when all babies started wailing one after the other bringing the family on toes.

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I have given every couple a their share of closure. Next would be an epilogue and will be focused on teenage next generation.