Siddharth's POV
I was enjoying the food so much and said, " Wow yaar Maurvi, you know you are amazing. The food is awesome, I wish I could eat this kind of food every day. Right bhai? " I teased him as he was very quiet.
" Hmmm. " He said.
" You know, I decided to come home but I was not very happy as mom and dad are not here so I was a bit sad. I was also missing the home-cooked food. But you made such a nice dinner for me. Can I kiss your hands, please? " I said to get a reaction out of my elder brother and I got more than a reaction. His both eyes almost came out of his sockets.
" For us... she cooked for all three of us, not for you... And she cooks amazing food for me every day. Most important thing is that... NO !!! You can't kiss her hand. " He glared at me.
Oh, so I was right... I just ignored his glare.
" What is wrong with you bhai? You eat your food, I am talking to her and you keep jumping in our conversation. " I said to him.
He seemed to be giving me a warning without saying anything. But I was enjoying it a lot.
" I would give anything to have food like every day. Can you cook for me forever? "
Bhai was getting red. I knew that look. I was sure, he would have punched me at least twice by now.
" I will open a restaurant you can come and eat there every day. " Maurvi said sweetly. She was so cute, didn't even realise that I was flirting with her.
" I mean Maurvi, you are a very beautiful girl who can cook like a professional... This makes you the most eligible girl in the whole country. Will you marry me? " Finally I said it and I stole a glance at my brother.
His both eyes almost came out of his skull and his jaw touched the floor.
" NO !!! " He said very quickly.
" What the hell is your problem?? I am not proposing to you. Are you her Personal Assistant? "
" No, but I am her boyfriend. " He said calmly.
Yes!!! I knew something was going on but boyfriend??? I didn't think it had reached that far.
" What?? When did that happen?? " Iralmost shouted and looked at him and then at her. She just closed her eyes.
" You are kidding right??? " I asked Bhai.
" No, she is my girlfriend. You can ask her or any of my friends. " He said with a smile. Maurvi was blushing and I was amazed to see that she did not deny it.
It was so good. I was really happy for them but I had to tease him. He has been a boxing champion so I could never win a fight with him but teasing him has been my favourite thing.
Though he was extremely smart as well, I got a few chances to tease him and this was a golden opportunity.
" When did this happen? This is not fair Maurvi, how could you do that? " I said pouting and she smiled.
" Did you tell mom and dad? " I asked him.
" No, but I will ... "
" Come on yaar Maurvi, I think you got confused and selected him in my place. " I said and bhai was shocked.
Oh God!! He looked shocked. Why ?? What did I say?? It was such a sweet and innocent flirting, I was just teasing.
" Maurvi tell him he is just like your brother. " He said to her and she smiled. She didn't say anything.
He was behaving like an obsessed man. What happened to him?? He was not behaving his usual self.
" I will get a rakhi, tie it on his hand. " He said.
" What ?? Why?? What nonsense are you talking bhai? " I was shocked.
" Shut up and stay put or today I will practice boxing, treating you as my punching bag. " He said and went to our home to get a rakhi.
What was going on??
He even bought a rakhi???
" What was that?? " I asked her but she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders.
She didn't say anything but she could not control her smile. I don't know what was she thinking but she was smiling like anything.
" Oh God, what is wrong with him? It seems, he is totally whipped. He is over possessive about you. That's why he got irritated when I asked you to be my model and when I asked if I could kiss your hand or marry me. He is crazy about you." I said and hugged her lightly.
" I am happy for both of you. But what is this thing about rakhi? " I was very curious to know so asked her and she burst out laughing.
Before she could tell me anything, bhai came with a rakhi in his hand.
" Sid, remove your hands from her. Stop hugging my girlfriend. Now tie this rakhi on his hand, Maurvi. " He said but it seemed she was lost in her thoughts and was still smiling.
" What are you thinking? Come on, do the needful. " He was getting restless.
" But... " I started saying but he stopped me in mid-sentence.
" Shut up and don't move. Maurvi will you do it? "
" But how can I... "
" Why, what is the problem? "
" N- nothing... I was just saying... "
" Then do it... " He was adamant. Maurvi could not control her laughter any more and burst out laughing. He kept on looking at her. Even I was confused.
" Are you mocking me? I found him right? I won the challenge now tie this and full fill your side of the deal... "
What was going on??
" I don't mind tying it on his hand but let me tell you, he is not the one... " She kept laughing.
" He is not? " He asked and she said no.
" Hey, hello... I am also present here. Will both of you please tell me what is going on? " I asked as I was totally confused. But they both ignored me.
" Ok, enough of this nonsense Maurvi... I am sick of it. Now I want to know, who is he? What is your problem? Why can't you tell me his name? Either you tell me his name or I swear... "
" No first you tell me what the hell is going on here? " I asked him.
" My girlfriend has had a crush on someone for a few years and I want to know his name. Is that ok? You got your answers?? Now, don't you think I need answers too? I deserve to know? " He asked me and then looked at her with his eyebrows raised.
Bhai looked angry. He went very close to her as if he was trying to intimidate her. She was a bit alarmed and took a few steps back. He kept going towards her. Her back touched the wall.
" Stop Gautam !!! Siddharth, please tell him. "
" Bhai... " I tried to help her.
" Stay out of it, Sid. " He glared at me.
He was really adamant to know. She looked at me with pleading eyes but I just shrugged.
" Ok, I will... But on few conditions. " She said.
" Really ?? And what are those? " He looked surprised.
Her conditions were a bit weird but funny.
"Are you serious? Why do you think I will do that? " Bhai said.
" Do you want to know or not? If you want to know, then you have to. " She said with a smile.
Oh God!!! They looked cute fighting like kids. But I wanted to know what was the name of that person.
" Give money to Siddharth and he will see that you don't do any cheating. Siddharth, listen I swear, I have already won. I will give you a treat with the money. Just see that he follows all the conditions." She smiled.
" Yeah, sure but I prefer the food cooked by you. " I said with a smile.
" Ok, I will cook whatever you want. " She said sweetly and smiled at me while Bhai glared at me which I ignored as usual.
" You trust him more than you trust me? " He looked hurt but I couldn't help smiling. He is so cute when he gets angry with jealousy. She was smiling too.
" Do you think this is funny Maurvi? Let me tell you, I am very serious. So don't play games. "
" I am not playing games, I am playing safe. Please step back and go on the other side of the table. " She said. What was going on??
Siddharth's POV" And you will not react at all. Like you can't kill me or even shout at me. Siddharth, please make sure. " She said.I swear, I was enjoying it. My brother looked helpless in front of this girl whom he once called just a child.Their fight was so cute. I was loving every bit of their banter. I wanted to record it but I like any other human being, I had only 206 intact bones, I didn't want him to break them." Why do you think that I would react? And that I would shout or even kill you? Who is he? "" Promise me first ... " she said with a smile." Ok, I promise, now tell me. " He gave the money to me and went to the other side of the table. She took a deep breath and gulped." Gautam.. "She said hesitantly and looked at him anticipating a reaction out of him.While we both were looking at her, waiting for her to tell the name." Don't waste time now, I have full filled all your conditions. Now just tell his name. I will find him and beat him. " Bhai said. She looked
Siddharth's POV" Oh my God !!! Thank god!!! I went to meet her parents to talk about marriage. They are finally ready but her father wants Maurvi to get married first as she is older than Noopur. I was really after Maurvi to get married so that our line is clear. "" Oh thank God!! I was worried for you as he has been a boxing champion. And he would have beaten you to a pulp. "" Hey, I am a cop. Don't underestimate me. But I am glad We didn't fight. After we are going to be co-brothers very soon. " He laughed." Yeah... "" I am so happy for them. Now that she has a boyfriend at least I don't have to bother about finding one for her. I want to tell Noopur that now we can also get married soon. " Kshitij said and we both smiled.Just then we saw them coming back holding hands. Both of them were smiling." Come Maurvi, we were waiting for the last 30 mins to for your 5 mins to get over," Kshitij said and I smiled and she started blushing." I hope you explained everything to him. Wha
Shruti's POVI went home, my papa was reading a newspaper sitting in the living room and was very happy to see me all of a sudden. He called my mom's name in a very excited voice. She came out of the kitchen wiping her hands on the towel." What happened ?? "" Our daughter has come.... "" What ?? Oh my god!! All of a sudden?? Is everything all right? " My mom came to me with happiness and concern on her face at the same time." I am fine ma... I came back for Holi. We had gone on a trip to Rajasthan from the hospital and I met Vidhi. She was coming to Delhi so I came with her. "" Oh, ok !! I am so happy that you are here. " Mom said with a broad smile." I thought that instead of going to Chandigarh, I should come home as I had not come for a long time. I missed you and knew that you would be surprised." " Of course, we are. We will discuss all this, later on, go and get freshened up. I will make something nice for you to eat. " Mom said. Both my parents were very pleased to see m
Shruti's POVIt was Holi and my mom was in the kitchen since early morning. I got up and tried to help her.When everything was ready, we played Holi. My father was not very fond of this festival. For mom, it was just a festival, when she cooks different delicacies.But they knew my craze for Holi since childhood. Kriti and I used to start planning at least a week before Holi. Now that she was also married, I had no one to enjoy with. So they permitted me to go to the Holi party.I got ready for the Holi party. Vidhi came up at around quarter past ten to pick me up for the party.She wished my parents and played Holi with them. Mom knew that Vidhi was a big foodie, so offered her favourite, Moong daal Halwa.Vidhi enjoyed and thanked mom with an excited hug. My parents told me to come back soon.We both left for the party. I was very excited about it as I loved playing Holi.Siddharth's POVIt was Holi, my favourite festival and had always loved playing Holi with my brother and his fr
Siddharth's POVBhai and Maurvi were lost in their own world. Mehul and Rahul pushed them into the pool. She shrieked and shut her eyes. Bhai held her tightly in his arms as she was a bit scared and was clutching him a bit tightly. They fell into the water and he got up fast as she didn't know how to swim so she looked scared. But then she opened her eyes and blushed as they were locked in each other's arms. Kshitij also picked up Noopur and dropped her in one kid's pool which was filled with hot pink coloured water. They were laughing like kids.I threw a small bucket full of purple water on Bhai and laughed at his expression. He ran after me." You wait, Sid !! Now it is my chance to throw you in that water pool. "Oh god!! I ran with full speed as he was in a mood to take revenge and I was not strong enough to fight against the boxing champion.I was running ahead of him when I collided with someone and we both lost our balance and fell into the coloured water pool.I felt a soft
Siddharth's POVI didn't know why I kept thinking about Shruti. I wanted to throw every thought of her out of my mind.Are you sure you wanted that?? You were very happy to see her just a few moments earlier.No !! She is so boring, stubborn and irritating. So I am planning to enjoy the dancing.Liar !! You were missing her... Wanted to play Holi with her.But she doesn't want me. So I don't want her too.All of a sudden, I saw shubh standing in front of me with a furious faceand he placed an arm around Vidhi's waist.How dare he?? But I controlled myself as I knew they had feelings for each other.I could see that he was very desperate to talk to her she was also shocked by what he did. I thought it was better to leave them alone to solve their issues.I looked around to see where was Shruti... And saw that she was leaving the party.No!! I can't let her go...I ran towards her and caught her hand. She tried to push me away, while I was trying to talk to her.I had enough of this so
Siddharth's POV" Kshitij, Aakash might press some charges against both of you. We have to take care of that. " Bhai said." I will take care of that. Don't worry. One of my colleagues is posted here in this area. So rest assured, I will take care of it. " Kshitij replied." Are you sure?? " Bhai asked." Hmm," he said and Bhai thanked him for helping Maurvi." Sid are you alright? I got scared when you called me and I heard that there was a fight. I wanted to beat that man who was fighting with you but then I saw you beating someone.". Bhai came and placed his hand on my arm." I am fine Bhai, how is she? Did she tell you what he said? "" She is better now but she starts crying when I ask her. So I let it be for the time being. "" I think she might tell Noopur. " Kshitij said and I nodded.Bhai was very upset and didn't even sleep at night. I was so shaken up to see Maurvi and Bhai. I wanted to distract myself so I called up Vidhi and asked her to help me solve my issue with Shrut
Siddharth's POVBhai went out of my room and walked towards his. I was still trying to figure out what just happened. He was really angry now. Maurvi looked at me and raised her eyebrows asking me what happened? But I was shocked as well.Just then bhai's phone started buzzing. He picked it up." Hello?? Yes? What??..... but why? ...... But I am on leave today..... Ok, fine, I will come for just 1 hour. " He said and went to his room." What happened?? " Maurvi asked me." Nothing. "" Then why is he behaving like that? " She asked." I was talking to... a friend of mine and he heard the conversation and wanted me to tell him about that. I didn't, So... "Bhai came out within ten minutes. He had already taken bath. He didn't look at us and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. He drank it and picked up his phone, bag and his car keys.He was going to the hospital without eating anything, he must be really angry." Please have your breakfast first. " Maurvi said to him but he sh
Avni's POV " How can I let you go alone on the very first morning after all you are family. " He said with a raised eyebrow and a smirk. Was he offended?? Or was he making fun of me?? " I am sorry for the way I behaved yesterday. " I said to him. " Not at all... in fact, I was thinking of calling your dad. " He said all of a sudden and it seemed as if someone had robbed me of my breaths. " What?? No !! Why?? " I almost said too quickly and in a very harsh tone. He was a bit surprised at my sudden reaction. " Just the basic courtesy call, thanking him for letting you come and assuring him that you would not have any problem here as you are a part of my family only." He replied to me very calmly. I was shocked at what he was planning to do. " No !!!! " I said quite forcefully. N" What happened?? " He asked me. My reaction made him suspicious. " Please don't do that... " I almost pleaded with him. " Your reaction was a little too much. Are you scared of something or someo
Avni's POVI helped them to get changed into nightwear and told them a sweet fable.It was almost 15 minutes when I joined him. He was having a drink and smiled at me and asked me my preference. " Thanks, but I do not drink. " " What?? Seriously?? Never?? " He was surprised and I nodded with a smile. " I just had once or twice with John but didn't like it. "He finished the drink and asked me to come with him. We walked side by in the open area. I don't know why but it felt really good. I wanted to keep walking with him. We reached the place where I had left my car. But it was nowhere to be seen now. " My car was parked here, right?? " I asked out of curiosity." I had it garaged for you. I will show you around in the morning. " He said and I nodded." You must be a very good driver since you came here driving all by yourself. Have you been driving for long? "" Ever since I became 18 years old. " " Thanks for this, I got my answer. " He said and laughed. " Oh, I am sorry th
He opened the door of a room and stood back, allowing me to enter the room first. It was very nice, somehow I had this feeling that I would be treated as a member of the family and not like some casual governess. This room proved my point. It was very big and beautiful. My breath was caught at the beauty of it. It had more antique furniture in the shape of wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing tables, completed with the four-poster bed draped in cream velvet with coffee coloured hand embroidered tie backs with matched curtains at the windows. " Oh, my God !! This room is lovely. " " I thought you would be comfortable in this room as it has a view of the front garden. Did you like it? " " It is awesome!! Beautiful !! Thanks a lot. " I said with a smile. " I am glad you liked it, I just wish that you get very happy here. I wanted you to be very comfortable. Please don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything else. " He said and I was really touched by the way he talked. H
I didn't know... But didn't care at the moment. I just kept driving carefully. After driving for about 3 hours, I finally reached Ranikhet.I took a deep breath and parking the car in the market parking lot, I went into a coffee house and ordered a coffee and a fruit muffin. And then following his very precise landmark locations and directions, I finally reached his farmhouse. I pulled up outside his home. It looked huge and beautiful. It was a mansion. It had a very English type of structure. I got out of the car and stood in front of the two-storeyed, white building with lots of windows. There was a lot of pine trees lined up around the boundaries of the property. The place looked beautiful with lush green grass lawns. Just then the main door of the house opened and Robert came with a butler following him. " Avni! I am glad you are here. Welcome to my home !! " He said. He looked very good in dark-coloured trousers and a light coloured sweater. I saw him coming towards me.
Avni's POVRobert's offer was very good. Even Avanti said, that it was high time that our father starts to pay for a housekeeper. I served dinner for my dad. He ate it without saying a word or even looking at me. I used to get hurt by his behaviour earlier but then got used to it. I was quite overworked now as I was doing all the work also Avanti was not here any more. I told my dad to hire a maid or housekeeper but he said he was not used to anyone else working at home. Avanti was right, the offer given by Robert Taylor looked like a lifeline. I need to get away from my domineering father. I wanted to go to Ranikhet. Suddenly it all seemed possible... Our father had to take care of himself and he could always hire a housekeeper to keep his house. I decided that I would take the offer and would go to Ranikhet to take care of the kids. I took a deep breath and thought of calling him back to tell him about my decision. Just then the phone started ringing, I pick up the phone an
Avni's POVI cleared my throat and when they still didn't realise that I was standing there, I thought to go away. I could not disturb them.I was so embarrassed by the fact that I saw them making out. She was my elder sister for god's sake. I wanted to talk to her very desperately as she was the only one, who could guide me well. But It could wait... I could not disturb their special moments. They got married only last month. I would come back after some time or tomorrow. I rushed outside as I wanted to get out of her house as soon as possible, but I accidentally hit on the decorative pot near the door. It fell down and made a loud sound. I tried to pick it up and keep it properly. Avanti came to see what was that sound, after a minute. Her face looked very flushed and her lips were swollen. I didn't want to disturb them but I already did that. So I smiled awkwardly and greeted her. " Hi !! Good evening... " " Hi, good evening, Avni. How are you?? How was your day?? " She
Avni's POV " Then don't you think it is high time that you just start doing it again?? " He said and I really felt very annoyed.Who was he to say that? I didn't like his interference. I was astonished that I was quite angry with him because I had thought that I was not able to feel anything anymore. But he was not wrong... Even my recent thoughts and feelings on the subject had been almost similar only just last week, I had started to wonder if I should start going to riding club again. My anger died out...Even Avanti, my sister, was pushing me to do that. Maybe my sister and this gentleman were right. I must go there. I think, I must make an effort... And this was the right time. " Umm... Do you really want to see the place, where John worked and we both met for the first time?? " I asked him and he smiled and nodded. He was looking at me with his beautiful blue eyes. John had blue eyes too. But this one had many shades of blue. They were drawing me towards their depth just l
Avni's POV" Do you have a child?? " He asked." No !! No !! " I denied sharply... Crimson colour straining my usually pale cheeks. I turned my head away from him. " No, I am not. " I said but this time my voice was more like a whisper. Oh, how I had wished, that I was pregnant. But I was not... A lone tear escaped my eyes." Forgive me please, I am sorry, I ask that. Please, don't be distressed. " He didn't appear shocked but was embarrassed that he asked that question from me and made me upset. " No, it's ok... Anyone might have assumed that. It was natural... I suppose. " " You like kids, don't you?? " He asked with a smile. " Yes, I do... They are so sweet and pure at heart. " I smiled back. " I guessed as much, that's why you are working here. Isn't it?? " He asked and I nodded.It was really easy to talk to him. I kind of liked talking to him. His eyes shone up a bit. But why?? " I wonder ... and I hope you won't mind my asking... if you could help me ?? " He
Avni's POV I was working in the kitchen making breakfast and lunch for me and my dad. The wall clock struck 7 times. Oh, God!! I was going to be late. So, I finished all the work at full speed and got ready in time. Finally, I reached the school and went to my class. The lovely kids saw me and they all smiled and greeted me.One of the little girls who was very attached to me came to me and gave me a wildflower and a paper with a drawing on it. She gave them to me and wished me a good morning, " Ma'am, I got a flower and a card for you. You are my... best teacher. " She grinned " Awww ... thanks, sweetheart. But you should say a favourite teacher. "" Fav... favour... Best teacher. " I picked her up holding her close to my heart. She gave me a beautiful smile. It was so good to see such cute and sweet faces every day in the mornings. Their beautiful smiles gave me the strength to fight all odds in my life. I taught a new nursery rhyme to my class and then made them prac