Goenka Niwas

Viren and Ruhana reach home. He parks the car and asks the watchman to bring the bags to his home. He agrees and Viren leads Ruhana to their apartment. Ruhana is surprised to see the nameplate on the door. It said “Goenka Niwas” and below it, there were their names.  He unlocks the door and they enter the house. The watchman keeps the luggage in the hall and leaves from there. Viren locks the door and turns to Ruhana who is looking at the house. There's a smile on her face.

"Did you like it?" he asks.



"This is beautiful, bigger than that flat." she says remembering the old flat where they lived.



"Jaanta hoon. Isliye toh kharid liya! Ye hai hamara ghar." Viren says as she looks at her.

Ruhana looks at him and then hugs him. She rests her head on his chest and tightens her grip around him. Viren doesn't say anything but smears her head softly.

Of course, they have been away for three years now and he is a senior cop now. Things have changed but not the love that they hold for each other.

"I missed you." Ruhana says.

"I missed you too. Pata hai maine itne saal kaise nikale??" Viren says as he has terribly missed her.

"Jaanti hun, and I promise ab main kahin nahi jaungi. Tum kahoge toh bhi nahi jaungi. " Ruhana says as she looks at him, tilting her face.

“Of course, you’re not going anywhere. Aur main kyun kahunga jaane ke liye? It’s been almost 4 years of being away. Ab hum sath mein rahenge. “ Viren says as he pulls her in a hug again.

Ruhana smiles at his words and relaxes in her brother’s warm embrace. He may be a year or two younger than her, but, he’s more mature than her. The situations in which she loses her cool, Viren handles them with utmost calmness. She might be elder to him but she loves to stay in his warm embrace.

The moment of the warmth of the two siblings is disturbed with the phone ring. It’s Ruhana’s phone. She parts the hug and attends the call. It’s from her guardian and senior DSP Avinash Mehra. Ruhana takes the call and assures the old man that she is fine and safe. The man says something from the other side, at which Ruhana’s face fell, but she covers it up and ends the call with her guardian.

Meanwhile, Viren keeps her luggage in the room adjacent to his. He looks at his sister and finds her lost. He taps on her shoulder and she smiles at him.

“Kya ho gaya? Avinash uncle kya keh rahe they?” He asks.

“Vo...kuch nahi! Actually jabse aayi hun unse baat nahi hui na! Toh he called. Waise wo aaj bureau aaye they, ACP sir se milne. Par us waqt main zyada baat nahi kar payi thi.” Ruhana says.

“Main kya kehta hun! You’re back, toh ek din unko ghar pe dinner pe bulaate hain! Maybe sunday ko! “ Viren says.

“Good idea, Viren! Aisa hi karenge.” Ruhana says, a smile lighting her face.

“Main toh hamesha hi ache ideas deta hoon! Aapko hi sunna na hota.” Viren says, looking at her.

“Achaa! Aur kya idea diya?” Ruhana raises her eyebrows at him.

“Jaise ki bureau mein hi rukne ka! Aur dinner pe jaane ka! Ab kal se toh aap hi banaogi na, breakfast, lunch , dinner!” Viren says as he counts the three meals on his fingers.

Ruhana glares at him for a second and then the two siblings break into laughter.

Ruhana then pushes him into her room where he helps her with unpacking and arranging her things in the room. An hour later, they are done with their work and Viren lies on the bed.

“I’m tired! Let’s have coffee!” Viren grins while looking at her.

“But you’ll make it as you always do!” Ruhana winks at her while Viren whines at her words.

Ruhana giggles as he makes a face while Viren glares at her, but on seeing her smile he flashes his soft smile and makes his way into the kitchen.

Life seems good for the two siblings.

*****

Saxena House

Vineet and Bulbul reach their home. They own a flat in Happy Home Society. Bulbul chuckles to be back home after a long time, though, for a short time. She turns to Vineet asking for keys to unlock the house, but he denies.

“Main kholta hun! Tu kholne ke bajaye chabi gira degi!” Vineet says, making a face at his baby sister.

‘Arey! I’m a big girl now!” Bulbul mocks anger at him.

“No! You’re still clumsy! Mujhe ghar ki chabi khoni nahi hai. “ Vineet says teasingly.

“Huh! You’re so mean, bhaiya! Aap na Viren ki tarah ho gaye ho! Jao mujhe aapse baat nahi karni.” She folds her hands and stands aside.

“Achcha! Tujhe mujhse baat nahi karni! Mat kar. Main toh cold coffee peene ki soch raha tha. Par ab tujhe mujhse baat nahi karni toh koi baat nahi. Main akele hi pee leta hun.” Vineet says, noticing her changing expressions.

Saying so, he unlocks the door and enters the flat. Bulbul follows him and finds him moving into the kitchen. She runs behind him and holds his hand.

“Arey! Aap akele cold coffee piyogey? That’s not fair, bhaiya!” Bulbul makes a face.

“Koi toh gussa hai na! Toh main kya karun?” Vineet shrugs his shoulders.

“Toh iska ye matlab nahi hai ki aap mujhe sataoge!” Bulbul glares at her elder brother.

“Why? Tu bhi toh karti hai, toh main kyun na karun?” Vineet raises his eyebrows at his sister.

“Kyunki aap bade ho! Fir aap bhi aisa karoge toh chotu baby ko kaun pamper karega?” She says dramatically pointing at herself.

“Acha bachu! Waise toh itna shocking surprise diya! Aur ab choti bachi ban gayi ho! How fair is that?” Vineet asks while looking at her.

“Everything is fair for small siblings. Aur main toh aapse choti hun na!” Bulbul says and giggles at her own words.

Vineet can’t help but smile at her antiques and ruffles her hair. Bulbul giggles and jumps close to him, while he just embraces her in his arms.

They stay alike for many moments, and after that, Vineet asks Bulbul to freshen up while he makes cold coffee with ice-cream for her. The girl chuckles and rushes to her room. Vineet watches her go while he prepares coffee for her and himself.

Life is surely at its best.

*****

Goenka Niwas

After having hot coffee, and being tired after a long day at work, Viren falls asleep beside Ruhana in her room. He has his head on her outstretched arm. Ruhana sighs as she sees him sleeping. She kisses his head softly.

But, something on the other hand is worrying her. And she doesn’t know how to tell it to anyone - even her own brother-Viren.

To Be Continued.

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So, what is bothering Ruhana?

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