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Atharva ka raaz khulne me time hai abhi.. And same goes for the reason behind Vami's denial for Arya.. till then enjoy some light hearted moments. Already kafi hactic things ho chuki hai.. And please have some patience 🙏🏻

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Rahul, Shubhi, Sana, AK, Atharva and Aashi were in the balcony of the first floor and were talking.

Shubhi: Idea to achchha hai Bhai..

Aashi: Superb idea hai Boyfriend

AK: Okay so main aur Shubhi chachu arrangements dekh lete hai. Main Bhaiya ko bhi bol deta hoon he too will help

Sana: To main Di ko bhi bula leti hoon..

Atharva: Just reminding you Di ki abhi Ro bade papa se baat nahi ki hai Sammy Di ne..

Rahul: Well for the fact, Sammy ne abhi samne se kisi ko nahi bataya hai Sana.

Sana: Are but we all know na.. Jaise Vami Di aur Arya bhaiya ke bare me pata hai

AK: Hume nahi pata hai..

All frowned hearing this.

Rahul: Kya?

AK: Unn dono ke beech kya baat Hui kaha pata hai. Bhaiya ne bola hai na friends hai dono abhi to..

Rest just nodded in yes.

Rahul: Achchha chalo sab kam pe lago.. Go..

He himself got up and AK helped him and he, Sana and Rahul left with Shubhi. Aashi and Atharva were there.

Aashi got up to go but saw Atharva lost in his thoughts. She frowned and sat beside him. She bumped her shoulder with his.

Aashi: Aye Mr Wicket Keeper..

Atharva: Kya hai Miss Anchor?

Aashi: Kiske khayalo me khoye hue ho?

Atharva rolled his eyes.

Atharva: Kisi ke nahi Aashi..

Aashi became serious and put her hand on his shoulder.

Aashi: Kya hua Atharva?

Atharva shook his head in no.

Aashi: Batao to.

Atharva: Papa ne kitna achchha socha na.. He is really putting efforts

Aashi: Haan to yeh to achchhi baat hai na

Atharva: Bas sab jaldi se theek ho jaye Aashi.

Aashi: Ho to raha hai na. Have some patience. Aur waise bhi thoda time do sab sahi ho jayega

Atharva (emotionally): Wahi to nahi hai na yaar.. I.. I just want to see everyone happy.. Specially Mumma.. She has gone through a lot.. I.. I just want to see her happy and smiling from.. from heart Aashu.. At lea.. at least once before I..

Aashi took him in a tight hug to which he broke down. She too was having tears in her eyes but composed herself.

Aashi: Ath.. Atharva.. aisa nahi bolte.. sab.. sab theek ho jayega okay.. kuchh nahi hoga tumhe suna tumne.. abhi to mujhe ICC ka presenter banke tumhara interview Lena hai

Atharva broke the hug and wiped his tears hastily.

Atharva: Sapne aise dekho Jo pure ho paaye Aashu.. Aise nahi jo sapne banke hi reh jaye..

Aashi and Atharva both just kept looking at each other with tear filled eyes.

Unknown to them, Rahul has heard their conversation. Tears were falling from his eyes too but he composed himself. He took some deep breaths and went to a distance and then started coming towards balcony while calling them.

Rahul: Atharva.. Girlfriend..

Aashi and Atharva both quickly wiped their tears and composed themselves.

Atharva: Aaye Papa.. Let's go

Atharva and Aashi left from there and met Rahul and then went to execute their plan.

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Rahul: All the best princess

Sana (biting nails): Lekin Chachu main kya bolu Jake?

All facepalmed themselves

AK: Tumhe apni bahen aur apne Papa ke beech me jo distance ayaa hai na usko kam karne ke liye unko motivate karna hai.

Aashi: Remember the motive di..

Atharva: Di.. Go and just say what your heart says.

Sana: Atharva.. ek tu hi mera sachcha Bhai hai.. baki sab Pani kam Chai hai

Saying so she went from there making rest all again facepalmed themselves.

Sana: Hey Papa..

Rohit looked at her with amused expression

Rohit: Hey Sana.. How come you are here?

Sana smiled nervously. Virat was also there in the room and was observing her.

Sana: Papa woh.. Talk to Di na..

Rohit: Kyu? Ab kya ho gaya tum dono ke beech me? Tumhari Di ne tumhari kon si shaitani pe fatkar laga di?

Virat chuckled hearing this making Rohit too smiled. But to their surprise Sana got emotional.

Sana: Wahi to nahi lagayi kabhi. Papa.. Mujhe aur mere gusse ko sambhalte sambhalte unke aur aapke beech me woh distance aa gaya jo koi kabhi soch bhi nahi sakta. I am sorry for that.

Rohit: Sana Aisa kuchh nahi hai beta

Virat: Are you sure Ro?

Sana: See.. inko bhi dikhta hai. And you yourself know that Papa.

Rohit sighed.

Virat: Ro.. waise ek cheez maine notice ki hai.. Sammy has started expressing less.. specially her love and affection..

Rohit: I know.. But one can understand with her actions. She is more into it now

Sana: Lekin kabhi kabhi bolna bhi padta hai na. Papa.. you know woh chah ke bhi nahi bolegi to aap hi step lelo please.

Virat: She is right Ro. You should talk to her. Usne sab kuchh gracefully accept kiya.. apni takleef hamesha khud sambhal li hai lekin at least let her know ki ab usko Aisa kuchh karne ki zarurat nahi hai. Her Dada is with her.

Sana: Ek baar bol ke dekho Papa.. Di na itne saalo ki sari kasar khud puri kar legi

Virat: +1

Rohit: Can't you say Can't agree more

Virat: Sometimes even I feel lazy you know to say this much lambi line..

They all chuckled but eventually Rohit agreed and went to talk to Sammy..

Sana again started biting her nails. Virat rolled his eyes and smacked lightly on her hand which made her took out her hand from her mouth.

Virat: Bad habit..

Sana nodded in yes and Virat went from there. The gang of Rahul, AK, Shubhi, Atharva and Aashi came inside and they all hi-fived each other.

Rahul: Okay so step 1 is done. Now Shubhi, Atharva and Girlfriend.. go and keep an eye on B-Ro and Sammy. Distance badhta dikhe to koi bhi banana banake meeting rok lena okay..

Shubhi: Haan but Bhai aap nahi aa rahe kya?

Rahul: No.. woh I am busy..

Atharva: Aisa bhi kya kam hai apko? You are not allowed to do any work. Di.. dekho inko..

Sana: Don't worry Atharva.. Chachu bas physiotherapy ki baat kar rahe hai. Unki exercise ka time ho gaya hai na to bas wahi.. Main aur AK hum dono hi to karwane wale hai exercise

Atharva: Oh to Aisa bolo na.. Kya Papa aap bhi na..

Saying so he went from there with Shubhi and Aashi.. Rest all sighed.

AK: Bach gaye...

Rahul: Seriously...

Sana: Chachu.. Are you sure you want to do this? You are still weak.

Rahul: My decision is final Sana.

Sana: Okay..

She was still unsure but agreed. They went from there.

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Rohit went to Sammy's room with a chocolate hiding behind his back.

Rohit: Hey Baba..

Sammy: Hi Dada..

Rohit: What are you doing?

Sammy: Bas check kar rahi thi sab ki files and reports

Rohit: Sana hai na Baba.. kuchh kam usko bhi karne do..

Virat has followed him and so as Shubhi, Atharva and Aashi. Virat was looking at them from door whereas other gang was doing the same from window at the other side so none could see each other.

Sammy chuckled hearing Rohit's remark.

Sammy: She is there Dada but you don't know.. she was way too much busy with Rah Chachu's case.. for the fact she is still.. We are lucky enough Dada ki Rah Cha is recovering so fast now.. warna unka case was almost..

She shivered at the thought. Rohit took her in a side hug. She snuggled more with teary eyes. It's been years Rohit was comforting her like this. It's been her who used to comfort him from the time she joined ICT as she could see her father was literally neglecting his health.

Rohit: Dada is sorry Baba.. Bahut kuchh akela handle karne pe chhod diya na Dada ne?

Sammy shook her head in no.

Sammy: I am sorry Dada.. Sana ko sambhal to liya lekin usko apko hurt karne se nahi rok payi. Usne anjane me .. naadani me najane kitni baar apko hurt Kiya hoga.. I am sorry Dada apke paas apki friend Baba nahi thi..

Rohit: Shh.. dare you say anything about my Baba.. She is the best thing that ever happened to me

Sammy snuggled more..

RoSam (together): Sorry for the distance Baba/Dada..

They both chuckled amidst the tears they felt in their eyes.

RoSam (together): I love you Baba/Dada..

Rohit kissed on her hair while caressing them and then slowly passed her the chocolate making her smile widely.

Sammy: It's my favourite.. Dada you are the best

She happily squealed.

Rohit: Jo beet gaya usse to badal nahi sakta lekin I promise Baba.. age se you will have your Dada always with you.. Having your back in everything

Sammy: I promise the Same Dada..

They both again happily hugged each other and then happily started munching the chocolate together by feeding each other and remembering their old good days and being determined in making the future filled with happiness and contentment of their love.

Vami has come there and seen everything while standing beside Virat.

Vami: Finally they are together

Virat: Hmm..

He said while looking at other side wiping his own tears.

Vami: You don't know how to hide your tears from me Papa..

Virat took her in a warm hug but then quickly broke it and took her in her room. He made her sit on the bed and sat beside her taking her in a side hug.

Virat: Sammy mani?

Vami: Almost

Virat: Uska almost matlab 100% man gayi..

Vami chuckled and so as Virat.

Vami: Arya ne bhi yahi bola..

Virat's smile dimmed and seriousness came on his face.

Virat: You should tell him the truth Vami. He loves you bachcha.

Vami: Himmat nahi ho rahi

Virat: I am sorry Vami.. I really am. Uss din bahut hurt Kiya na Papa ne..

Vami: I hurted you too.

Virat: Words hurt more..

Vami: Actions too Papa..

They both sighed seeing the competition they were playing on who hurted whom more.

Vami: Mujhe aap logo se chhupana nahi chahiye tha. Lekin aap log pareshan ho jate

Virat: Pareshan to hum Bina Jane bhi the hi Vami. You wanted some space.. you wanted to stay alone for a while, We allowed you.. lekin beta iska yeh matlab nahi tha ki hum pareshan nahi the. Apni bachchi ko aisi halat me akela..

Vami: I know Papa.. Lekin main kya karti.. I really wanted to clear my mind

Virat: We know bachcha.. We know. It was not easy for you.. It is still not lekin we should tell everyone the truth Vami..

Vami: You know what Papa.. Kabhi kabhi lagta hai kash khel liya hota uski feelings ke sath..

Virat made the hug tighter. She silently cried in his embrace.

Virat: No Vami... please don't cry bachcha. You know na you are not allowed to cry.. Please.. uss din bhi rat ko problem ho gayi thi na. Luckily kisi ko nahi pata abhi tak lekin hum log zyada din tak chhupa nahi payenge

He said while rubbing her back.

Virat: Achchha pehle Papa ko maafi dedo..

Vami: Pehle aap maafi dedo mujhe.

She pouted. Virat kissed on her forehead making her smile.

Virat: Papa chah ke bhi apni princess se gussa nahi reh sakte Vami. Uss din bhi Gusse se zyada

Vami: Dar tha.. Janti hoon Papa..

ViMi (together): Sorry..

Virat first made Vami have some water and then hugged her tightly.

Vami: Am I getting weak Papa?

Virat: Na bachcha.. My Vamu is the strongest person

Vami: Arya is too fragile Papa. He won't be able to handle. Aise to sab se zyada strong aur sensible dikhta hai lekin uss din jab Rah Cha ko hosh aaya tha na.. foot foot ke roya tha mere samne.. Aur uss din jab meri tabiyat..

Vami bit her tongue.

Virat: Hmm.. age bolo. Jab tabiyat kharab Hui thi to kya..

Vami: Sorry.. lekin Akku and AJ ko bhi nahi pata iss baare me aap please unko mat daantana

Virat: I know. But it's not easy to forget Vami that my daughter was not well and none of us was with her. Agar tumhe kuchh.. kuchh ho jata to..

Vami: Relax Papa.. Calm down please.. Kuchh nahi hua mujhe.. Arya.. His presence helped me Papa.

Virat: His love is pure Vami..

Vami: Iss liye to batane me dar lag raha hai Papa. Woh nahi sahen kar payega. VK ke bare me jab pata chala tab he was so broken aise me agar mere bare me.. Woh nahi handle kar payega Papa

Virat: To phir usse door kaise rahogi?

Vami sighed.

Vami: I won't Papa. I was and am his best friend. Itne saalo me bhale hi usne apne pyaar ko miss Kiya hai apne pyaar ke liye tadpa hai woh lekin yeh bhi to sach hai na Papa ki friendship was the foundation of our relationship. Main usse uske pyaar ko door karne ke liye usse uski best friend kaise chhin loon? You know na he doesn't open up. It's only me and Sammy... But it's me mostly. Main kaise usse uska woh comfort chhin loon Papa?

Virat though didn't say anything but he was uncertain. Vami sighed.

Vami: Aur dost banke kuchh baatein share karna aasaan ho jata hai

Virat nodded in yes and encouraged her. AK was passing by them and saw them.

AK: Chalo Bharat milap ho gaya. Good

Vami stuck her tongue at him. AK didn't retort but just sat on the bed making rest two frowned.

Vami: Kya baat hai?

AK: Di.. Papa.. Wait.. where is Mom?

Vami: She is chiling with chachis.

AK: And aap dono ka bahen milap ho gaya?

Vami smacked him but said.

Vami: Ho Gaya. Woh to ussi din ho gaya tha..

Virat: Haww.. none told me about that..

Vami & AK (together): Stop getting jealous of your own wife Papa..

Virat made a face.

AK: Okay now listen na..

Virat: Haan bol..

AK: Papa.. inn logo ne kafi kuchh khoya hai hamare Jane ki wajah se. We should help them in getting the things sorted na

Virat sighed.

Virat: I know and I am planning to talk to them.. lekin..

Vami: Lekin kya Papa?

Virat: Woh sab yaad karne ki himmat nahi hoti Vami..

AK: I'll be with you. Let's try to help them.. Let's try to make up for the lost years..

Virat sighed but nodded in yes. Vami too got lost in her thoughts..

Vami (in mind): Making Up for The Lost Time.. Umm.. Nice idea..

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After looking at RoSam, Aashi too has hugged Shubhi tightly and so as him as they both too could understand what RoSam may be feeling being a Father and a daughter. Atharva was getting emotional remembering his time when he was not able to understand why his Papa was not talking to him. He almost ran from there while tears were falling from his eyes. He directly went to Rahul's room but was shocked to see him lying down on the bed. His gaze instantly went to his chest and he just kept looking at the way his chest was getting up and down in a rythemic motion.. Giving himself the assurance that he was still there.. there with him..

Atharva took baby steps and sat on the bed. He wiped his tears but they continued falling. He lied down on the bed and kept looking at sleeping Rahul. He then kept his head over his chest and hugged him still crying silently.

Rahul's sleep broke as he heard slight sniffing as well as felt wetness and opened his eyes but his sleep instantly vanished seeing his child crying quite hard keeping his hand over his mouth to not make any sound of his sobs.

Rahul: Atharva..

He held him properly to which all the silent cries turned into audible sobs. Rahul rubbed his back.

Rahul: Scared?

Atharva nodded in yes and then in no and then in yes but again in no. Rahul held him closer.

Atharva: I.. I missed you Papa.. I missed you a lot. Kabhi kabhi.. samaj.. samaj me hi nahi aata tha ki aap.. aap kyu mujhe jawab nahi de rahe.. kab.. kabhi kabhi aisa lagta tha ki.. ki.. ki you don't love me anymore..

Rahul: Papa loves you a lot Atharva.. Woh kabhi nahi chhod ke jayenge aapko okay

He said while caressing his hair. Atharva nodded in yes. Rahul kissed on his hair.

Atharva snuggled more and kept his leg over Rahul's stomach which ended up his leg reaching till his lower thigh. Rahul instantly put his palm in his mouth and but it to stop himself from screaming out of pain he felt because of the weight. His eyes were tightly shut out of pain and his teeth deeping them inside his palm.. but he continued rubbing Atharva's back with his other hand to calm him which he eventually did and fell asleep hugging Rahul.

Sana was passing by his room and saw Rahul and Atharva. She almost ran inside. She was about to shout but found Atharva sleeping with a year stricken face and kept mum. She gently took his leg off from Rahul's stomach and made him sleep properly. Rahul took out his hand but was breathing quite heavily because of the pain.

Sana and Rahul were talking in low voice.

Sana: Chachu rokna chahiye tha na apko..

Rahul: Itne saal isne khud ko roka hai Sana.. Baar baar lagatar toot ke bikhara hai yeh.. Ab bhi agar usko woh comfort nahi de paya to I won't be able to forgive myself ever.

Rahul sighed and closed his eyes tightly still feeling the pain. Sana quickly went and came back with pain killers which he can use.

Sana: Chachu.. yeh lo.. You will feel better

She helped him in taking meds. She then checked his BP which has risen.

Sana: Please have some rest Chachu.. you BP is quite high.

Rahul nodded in yes sighing.

Rahul: Don't tell anyone about this Sana..

Sana nodded in yes and Rahul closed his eyes feeling sleepy. Sana caressed his hair and then Atharva's hair. Tears collected in her eyes but she composed herself.

It was evening and Miss Certain Vamika Kohli was busy in preparing lots of junk food.. Arjun was helping her whereas Amy was keeping an eye that noone came inside the kitchen though the aroma was anyways going out of the kitchen but the special people for whom this was being made were still unaware about them as they have been sent to the city to bring necessary stuffs. Well making people do what they want is Charm of Special Agents.

Virat was busy with Yash and they both were so engrossed in discussion that Jaddu and Ro both were sulking getting jealous. Atharva was chuckling seeing them and was making funny stories with AK and today even Sana too had joined the brothers and they were making fun of Jaddu and Ro making them sulk more.

Angad was going towards kitchen when Amy stopped him again while chewing her chewing gum and making balloon of it.

Amy: Stop..

Angad: Why?

Amy: Kitchen me Jana allowed nahi hai. Waise tumhe kyu Jana hai waha?

Angad: Pani Pina hai

Amy: Let me get it for you

She quickly came with water and passed him. He drank it and then again looked at her who was busy in keeping kitchen secure.

Angad cleared his throat but Amy was busy.. she didn't pay any heed

Angad again cleared his throat.

Amy (singing): Vicks ki goli lo.. kheech kheech door karo..

Angad (whining): Mujhe kheech kheech nahi hai

Amy: To gala kyu saaf kar rahe ho?

Amy chuckled.

Angad: Woh to bas tumse.. tumse baat karni thi

Amy: Haan to iske liye thodi na gala saaf karna padta. Bol do aise hi..

Angad: I.. I am sorry Amy. I didn't trust you. Maine tumhari baat tak nahi suni.. tumhe mauka hi nahi diya apni baat rakhne ka. Bas apna faisla suna ke chala gaya

Amy: It's okay

Angad: No.. It's not okay I know.

Amy: Jab pata hai to kyu sorry bol rahe ho?

Angad: Pata hai iss liye sorry bol raha hoon.

AK saw Angad and Amy were talking and went to them.

AK: Kya baatein ho rahi hai?

Amy: Nothing.. Tum kidhar the? I was waiting for you only. Chalo ab.

She hold AK by his arm and went from there. Angad's face fell. And on the other side, Sana was making faces.

Atharva: Kya hua Di? Muh kyu bana rahi ho?

Sana: Woh Amy aur AK kuchh zyada hi close nahi hai?

Atharva: Hmm hai to..

Sana: Sun Atharva..

Atharva: Hmm..

Sana: Tere bhaiya ne kuchh bataya kya kabhi Amy ke bare me?

Atharva: Unhone to kabhi unki Herm ke bare me nahi bataya

Sana: Uski Herm??

Atharva: Haan woh to hamesha UNKI HERM aise hi bolte hai

Atharva was controlling his laugh and Sana was fumming in anger. But what she forgot was Rohit and Jaddu were still there only.

Rohit: Waise Sana..

Sana jumped hearing this and looked at him with almost shocked expression.

Sana (nervously): Ji.. ji Papa..

Rohit: AK is Chapadganju na. Phir woh jiske bhi sath ho.. tumhe kya hai na?

Sana: Haan mujhe kya.. Chapadganju kahi ka. Maine thodi na unn dono ko sath me dekh ke woh hona hai.

Atharva: You mean jealous..

Sana: Maine thodi na unn logo pe woh hona hai..

Atharva: You mean gussa..

Sana: Main thodi na usko woh karti hoon

Atharva: You mean Like..

Sana glared at him to which he made a cute, innocent face and she huffed. That boy knows how to save himself very well.

Rohit and Jaddu were controlling their laughter. Virat and Yash too have joined them since a while and they too were enjoying the banter.

Atharva: Waise Di.. baki sab to samaj me aaya lekin ek baat samaj me nahi aayi

Sana: Kya?

Atharva: Yahi ki like wala like ya love wala like?

Sana: Obviously L..

Sana looked at him with wide eyes and opened mouth.

Sana: Atharva ke bachche ruk tu.. Aaj to tu pit ke hi manega mere hatho se..

Atharva ran from there followed by Sana. Virat, Rohit, Jaddu and Yash were laughing.

Virat: Waise sahi me pasand karti Sana Akku ko?

Rohit: I think so.. But it's too early to even think

Virat: Oh..

Sana was chasing Atharva. AK was coming towards them and Atharva saw him.

Atharva: Bhaiya bachao..

AK: Are..

Sana: Atharva ke bachche aaj to tu gaya..

Athiya and Rahul were coming towards them basically Athiya was pushing his wheelchair but stopped seeing the kids. They both chuckled at the chaos going on.

AK: Are tum dono lad kyu rahe ho par?

Atharva pushed AK towards Sana in an attempt of saving himself and they both fell on the floor with Sana over AK as he has hold her to stable himself but quickly turned themselves guessing the fall. They both were just looking at each other.

Atharva whistled which broke SaKaay's eye lock. They both quickly got up. Atharva chuckled. Athiya came to him and whacked him.

Athiya: Atharva kya karte rehte ho lag jati to Bhaiya ya Di ko..

AK: Atharva ke bachche.. tu gaya aaj..

Atharva hid behind Athiya holding her and using her as a shield.

Atharva: Mumma.. mumma bachao..

Athiya: Are...

AK: Chi ko kyu beech me la Raha hai. Tu aaj pitega mere se..

Atharva: Pehle pakdo to sahi..

He said while chuckling.

AK: Chi aap hato..

Atharva: No Mumma..

Sana: Chachi hato..

Atharva: No Mumma..

Rahul: Are Sambhalke sab ke sab. Lag jayegi..

But none paid any heed to his words to which he shook his head.

AK hold Atharva's hand and pulled him which made Athiya disbalanced and she twirled and stumbled backwards with Rahul's wheelchair falling directly in his lap. He held her protectively. Both looked at each other.

Rahul: You okay?

Athiya nodded in yes still holding him. They were still looking at each other.. still the same love, care, respect and warmth were there in their eyes which was there 9 years ago.

The trio of Atharva, AK and Sana looked at them.. their chasing game long forgotten as Athiya fell but now they were happy that she fell seeing RahIya. Atharva silently clicked picture of them.

AK: Ab eye lock todte hai..

He said getting excited.

Atharva: Rehne do na Bhaiya.. Aaj tak sirf Mumma ko Papa ka hath pakad ke bas unko dekhte hue dekha hai. Aaj kafi time baad Papa ko sahi se.. without any persuasion aise Mumma ko pyaar se dekhte hue dekh raha hoon.

Anu, Ritz, Reeva and Mrs Batra were coming towards them and heard what he said.

Anu: Atharva.. beta apke Papa na apki Mumma ko bahut pyaar karte hai.

Virat, Rohit, Jaddu and Yash too have come there and heard Atharva. Virat went to him and took him in a side hug.

Virat: As far as I know your Papa, he would make no stone unturned in Making Up for The Lost Time Atharva.

Sana and AK looked at each other with smile and worry both plastered on their faces and it was not unnoticed by Virushka and RohIka.

Atharva: Mujhe Mumma aur Papa ko sath me khush dekhna hai Bade Papa.. Jaise bachpan me dekha tha

AK: You will witness it soon Atharva.

Atharva smiled widely hearing this.

Atharva: Chalo ab todo eye lock.

Hearing this all chuckled. AK whistled which broke Rahiya's trance. Athiya was about to get up but Rahul held her.

Rahul: Sambhal ke..

Athiya nodded in yes and got up. They both looked ahead and found all were looking at them teasingly.

Sana (teasing): Kya baat hai.. kahi to kuchh kuchh ho raha hai..

AK (teasing): Aye haaye Cha.. sirf Chi hi nahi aap bhi unpe lattoo ho aaj bhi..

Atharva (teasing): Haan haan.. Kisi ki nazare nahi hat rahi meri Mumma ke uper se.. Mind you.. She is my most precious possession.. Kabhi bhi hurt Kiya na to mujse bura koi nahi hoga..

Rahul blushed but spoke.

Rahul: Ji Chhote Nawab.. Aur kuchh..

Atharva: Nahi abhi itne se chal jayega.. Baki jab yad ayega tab bolunga

All chuckled except Athiya who smiled. Rahul saw her and his smile too faltered.

Athiya: Atharva.. now go and padhai Karo. Exams anewali hai tumhari.

Atharva nodded in yes and went from there. Rahul held her hand to which she smiled at him.

Athiya: Kuchh chahiye?

Rahul shook his head in no. She took her hand back.

Athiya: Ohk. Vi Bhai.. aap log betho. Jaise hi dinner ready hota hai hum log bula lenge apko. Bhabhis.. chale?

The ladies nodded in yes and they went from there not before Anu signed Virat to talk to Rahul to which he blinked in assurance.

Virat: So Rah..

He stopped as he saw Rahul was looking into the direction in which Athiya and the ladies have gone. Virat went to him and put his hand on his shoulder breaking his trance.

Virat: You okay?

Rahul nodded in yes.

Rohit: Sure Rah??

Rahul: Ji B-Ro.

Jaddu: Give her sometime Rah. Itna kuchh ho raha hai na.. let her sink in.

All except Rohit and Yash were surprised to see Jaddu consoling someone so openly.. behaving so understandingly but that was what he was after whatever happened.

Rahul felt quite embarrassed as everyone was able to see the unwanted and unforseen changes which have become part of his and Athiya's relationship. It was his part to settle everything again and he was just doing the same slowly and consciously without any rush but he never wanted almost everyone to know about it.

Rahul (embarrassed): I.. I.. I just..

Rahul turned his wheelchair and was about to go but Jaddu stopped him.

Jaddu: Rah stop baba.

He kneeled down in front of him and hold his hands gently yet firmly in his grip.

Jaddu: Rah.. Calm down. I know you want to give her the assurances she needed. She has gone through a lot and you just want to make sure she at least now get her happiness back. But may be she herself is not ready to get it.. or accept it. Rah.. tumhari health kafi baar sudharte sudharte bigdi hai.. tumhe hosh aya uske baad ek week ke baad tumhe dusari baar hosh aaya tha. Give her sometime. She will come around.

Virat: And don't overthink Rahuliya.

Rahul nodded in yes but there was a fear in his eyes.. fear of what Virat could not understand.

Sana: Rah Chachu.. Ek ladki hone ke naate ek baat bolu?

Rahul nodded in yes. Sana leaned towards his ear and spoke in low voice.

Sana: Aap jo kar rahe ho sahi kar rahe ho. Now I'll make sure ki aap successful raho.

Rahul smiled widely hearing it. Rest all sighed seeing him finally getting normal but Virat knew something is bothering him but today is not the right day to ask. Rahul was looking quite exhausted so he decided to talk later.

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Sammy and Arya reached Safe house and found AK waiting for them.

AK: Yeh samaan mujhe de dijiye aur ab aap log jao fresh ho jao

Sammy and Arya both shrugged their shoulders and went to get freshen up. As soon as they went to their respective rooms, AK signed Amy and Atharva. Atharva went to Arya's room and quickly put a note there and Amy did the same in Sammy's room. Arya and Sammy both saw the note after getting freshen up.

"Come to the balcony of First floor"

They both shrugged their shoulders reading it but nonetheless went there and found a beautiful setup with so much of junk food, soft drinks, and a laptop was there showing Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone's poster indicating it will be played.

Arya and Sammy both were happily surprised.

Arya & Sammy (together): Vami...

Vami came from their behind.

Vami (singing): Tumne bulaya aur hum chale aaye...

The trio chuckled but did a group hug.

Arya: Oh My God.. I mean Harry Potter.. yaar yaad bhi nahi last time kab dekha tha..

Sammy: And this much of junk food.. yaad nahi kab khaya tha..

Vami: Achchha ab chalo na.. let's eat, drink and watch

Sammy: Haan chalo..

They were about to settle when Arjun came and cleared his throat. All looked at him who was having a food tray and a healthy drink in his hand.

Vami: Are AJ.. thanks

Arjun ruffled her hair smilingly.

Arya: Hey Arjun.. come join us na.. Waise bhi itna Sara khana hai..

Arjun: Well I would love to lekin aaj nahi.. Aaj meri is ladli ne apne hatho se apne best friends ke liye yeh sab banaya hai..

Arya & Sammy (surprised): What??

Arya: Vami tumne banaya.. sach..

Vami: Haan .. but hey there is no need of overreacting.. you both are such drama king and queen

Sammy: Are mujhe laga tumhe nahi aata hoga.. I mean Army ki training me kaha time milta hoga sikhne ka..

Vami: Army ki training hai iss liye aata hai

Sammy: Phir to tumhe bhi aata hoga na Arjun..

Arjun: Aata hai na.. Don't worry.. Shaadi ke baad khana main bana lunga..

Sammy: Hash..

Then she realised what she said..

Sammy (fumbling): Nahi matlab.. main woh.. matlab

Rest all chuckled.

Arya: Abe o Sammy..

He whacked her gently.

Arya: We all know you both love each other. And we are your besties. Hamare samne kya sharmati rehti hai

Arjun: Are nahi.. Sharmane do na.. Waise bhi yeh blush karte hue aur bhi pyaari lagti hai

Arya & Vami: Awwwww....

This made SamJun blushed.

Sammy: Achchha ab movie night shuru kare.. pehle ke jaise..

Arjun: Oh yeah.. you guys carry on. Main bas yeh Dene hi aaya tha. Chalo main nikalta hoon.. you guys enjoy okay..

He quickly gave a side hug to Vami and signed her to her pocket to which she blinked and he left from there. Vami turned to other two.

Vami: Beete hue waqt ko to wapas nahi la sakti to socha.. pehle ke jaise thodi party kar lete hai.. and what better than Harry Potter.. hum teeno ki favourite movie series and with your favourite food.. Vadapavs, Dabelis, Sandwiches and thumbs up cans.

Arya: Yes.. Let's Make Up for The Lost Time with the new memories

Rest two agreed and they settled down. Sammy was eating while having Vadapav in her each hand and Arya was eating Sandwich which was now in his mouth but he was not chewing it as he was engrossed in the movie. Vami saw both of them and smiled. They were still the same.. Her Besties.. She silently took a picture of them.

Vami (in mind): Abhi bhi waise ke waise hi hai dono..

She chuckled internally having her own healthy food which Arjun has brought.

Sammy's gaze fell on her food.

Sammy: Vami.. why are you not eating your handmade food? Kitna mast banaya hai

Vami: Are I can't eat them

Arya: Why?

Vami: Bhul gaye kya dono.. I am a Special Agent..

Arya: Even officers can have a cheat day na

Vami: Haan but I don't take it. Now chalo focus on movie. Kya yeh sab baatein leke baith gaye dono

They continued with their respective dinners while remembering the incidents happened in their childhood while watching the movie series together. They were laughing and having their own time.

RohIka, Virushka and Jinks and Radhika saw them happy after so many years.

Radhika: Kitne saalo ke baad bachcho ko aise khush dekha hai

Ritz: Vami ne achchha idea nikala waise..

Virushka smiled and Virat quickly but silently clicked their pictures. Once he was done, he spoke.

Virat: Hey guys..

The trio looked behind and Virat quickly clicked their picture.

Vami: Kya Papa..

Sammy (whining): Vi Chachu.. mere dono hath me Vadapav hai.. aisi pic kaisi lagegi?

Rohit: Arjun ko chalegi waise..

Sammy coughed hearing this.

Arya though wanted to say but his mouth was full of sandwich bites which he has taken but forgot to chew.

Seeing his everyone laughed.

Jinks: Achchha khana ho gaya sab ka?

The trio nodded in yes.

Radhika: Haan to chalo hath muh dhoke aao teeno. Aur yeh sab rakh do kitchen me

Ritz: Yes clean the area then continue with your movie night.

The trio got up and Vami passed trays and cans and Sammy and Arya went downstairs to keep it. The elders left from there. Arya came back and Vami passed him the remaining things and he went. As soon as he went, she checked her pocket and took out her medicine and had it quickly.

Sammy and Arya came there and the trio again continued with their movie night while reminiscing the good old days not knowing when the sleep took over them but today they were sleeping with a happy smile on their faces.

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Rahul was feeling slight pain in his lower body from his waist to his toes. He has taken the meds but it will take slight time to effect. He saw Athiya was standing at the window.

Rahul: Tia..

Athiya: Haan.. kya hua kuchh chahiye Rah?

Rahul: Have some sleep baba..

Athiya: Neend nahi aa rahi

Rahul: Achchha come..

Athiya came to bed and sat beside him. Rahul wanted to sit and talk to her but his body was not having energy. Sana was right. His body is still weak. But he can't afford to loose more time now. He just was not having any other option may be..

Rahul: Leto aur so jao. Else at least lye down to body ko to thoda Aram milega..

Athiya lye down on the bed. Rahul caressed her hair to which she smiled at him. Athiya gently took his hand and hold it.

Athiya: Rah.. I'll sleep in a while okay. You sleep baba.

Athiya could see the exhaustion on his face and she knew if she won't stop him, he would not sleep until she fell asleep. And he needs rest.

Rahul on the other side felt bad and no matter how much he was shrugging a thought, Athiya's actions were making his mind wondering around that dreadful thought only. He gently took his hand back. He kept his hand over his eyes hiding the moisture he was feeling in them. He gulped down the lump formed in his throat.

Athiya totally oblivious to his inner turmoil started caressing his hair but she was late enough to take this action as he was already in deep sleep because of the meds. Athiya kissed on his forehead.

Athiya: Jaldi se theek ho jao Rah. Ab tumhe wapas se pehle ke jaise dekhna hai. Ab aise nahi dekha jata tumko...

She quickly wiped the tears which fell from her eyes and eventually she too fell asleep.

Jaddu was having a stroll in the garden when he heard a sound.. He frowned. He looked here and there but couldn't find anything or anyone so he ignored it. But He again heard it after a while and as the realisation struck, he quickly looked outside of the main gate and was shocked.

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Okay so that's it for the first part.. This series will be having different takes on different people for them Making Up for The Lost Time..

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