Chapter 3

 “ Really !! Then why didn’t you take me with me to your office “, asked Pari?

Avantika smiled and replied,” Because my Pari is a good girl and a good girl never missed school”.

“ But mommy, I don’t want to go to school, I wanted to play football “, Pari complained.

“ Pari !! Beta { baby }, you are so small for football, you may hurt yourself “, Avantika scolded her and the poor girl’s eyes get moist.

“ But mummy Nanu { grandpa }  told me that you started playing at my age, then why can’t I ? “, Pari asked with loud sobs.

“PARI !!  good girls never disobey their elders, now go back to your room and get ready for dinner “, Avantika scolded him with a loud voice this made the poor girl scared and she started crying while staring at the ground.

Avantika also felt that this time she was being rude to her but she didn’t try to console her as she don’t want to encourage Pari to play football.

When Rakesh saw the tears in the eyes of little angle, his heart ached and he hugged her tightly.

“ Nanu ……..Nanu { Granpa }, why did mummy stop me to play football? Is it bad to play football ? “, Pari asked with loud hiccups.

Rakesh wiped her tears and kissed her both eyes.

“ No my little Angel, Mummy cared for you, she doesn’t want to get hurt that’s why she stopped you from playing football, but don’t worry when our Pari will be a big girl then mummy will allow you to play football, even she will buy you a football and teach you how to play “, Rakesh consoled her but deep down he knew that his daughter is too stubborn that she will not let Pari touch football until her last breath.

“ Really { Really } !! Nanu { Grandpa } “, Pari asked with eyes full of hopes.

Rakesh chuckled, he pinched her red nose and nodded his head in yes.

“ Then I will eat lots of green vegetables so that I will become a big girl sooner !! “, Pari chirped excitedly.

Rakesh smiled at the craziness of Pari for football, she is just like her mother, and with the craze she got from her mother, she is the shadow of her mother.

“ Now, go to your room and be ready for dinner “, Rakesh asked and Pari happily ambled towards her bedroom.

When Pari went away from them, Rakesh turned to Avni and asked,” Don’t stop her, she is just like you Avni. It’s her passion just like once it was yours, Don’t shatter the dreams of an innocent just because of your past, Don’t be selfish “.

Avantika smiled sarcastically and replied,” It’s better to stay away from that kind of madness which only gives us pain . I endured this pain somehow but my daughter she can’t, she is so fragile “, she let her tars again fall from her eyes.

“ I knew back { baby} but we can’t fight with her destiny, one day when she will be big enough to understand everything, we can’t stop her. We can fight from anything but not her fate, like you can’t, so let her do whatever fate wanted her to do “, Rakesh explained.

“ To protect my daughter, If I had to fight with fate then I will, last time a stupid girl failed but this time a mother will fight and I will not give up until my last breath, My daughter will live like a girl not a tomboy like Avni, she will only play with dolls not like stupid Avni for whom football is her world, “ Avantika said in a determined tone.

“ But………… Avni…………….

“ I don’t want to talk about this matter anymore Dad “, Avantika stopped Rakesh and turned to leave from there.

When She entered she found Pari on the bed in a down mood, she sat beside her and asked,” So why my princess is sad huh?? “.

“ Mummy !! I don’t want to wear this jumpsuit, I am not comfortable in it “, Pari asked.

Avantika frowned and asked, “ But why ? look it’s so beautiful and it’s in fashion, all the girls wear it “.

Part picked the dress and said,” Look at this dress, it’s not comfortable, I can’t walk properly in it, plus if I had to pee then I had to undress”.

Avantika smiled and said ,’ Ok !! then let your mummy choose something comfortable “.

“ Mummy !! I wanted to wear a tee and trousers, it’s comfortable and I can walk comfortably in it and I can run as fast as I can”, Pari asked.

“ No !! Part, you are my princess so you should dress up like a princess “, Avantiaka scolded.

Pari made a disturbing face and said,” You never let me do anything according to my will,  you always forced me to have long hair when I want short, even in summers it feels so hot and sweaty. I don’t want to be like a princess, I just want to have a comfortable life “. Poor girl complaint.

“ But why !! sweetie, you look like Elsa in your long hair, a cute and brave princess !! “, Avantika said.

“ Mom!! Fairytales are not real, they are only for stupid girls. These stories only give us false hopes, these are not my types “, Pari screamed with an annoyed face.

“ PARI!! If you will speak one more word, I will lock you in the storage room for a day “, Avantika said strictly.

“ I am sorry mom !! “. Part apologized in a robotic tone.

After that Avantika took out a mini skirt with a crop top and helped Pari to wear it, she made braids of her long hair.

“ Now my  Pari looks like an angel, mummy’s cute little angel “ ., Avantika kissed her cheeks.

“ Mom !! when we will come back home, I want to get rid of this dress and hairstyle as soon as possible “, Pari asked.

“ Soon but you have to promise that you will behave like a good boy “, Avantika asked.

“ Ok !! fine, now let’s go, I don’t want to waste my time in this stupid look “, Pari snorted and left from there.

Avantika took a deep breath and murmured,” One day, you will understand why your mother forced you to do this stuff “.

After that Avantika, Rakesh and Pari went to the restaurant for dinner.

As Avantika is on a diet so she only ordered soup while Pari and Rakesh ordered south Indian cuisines.

“ Mummy !! I want to pee right now !! “, Pari screamed.

“ Ok !! don’t yell, I will take you to the washroom “.Avantika said and took her to the washroom.

“ Come soon !! Part, our dishes will be cold, hurry up beta !!! “, Avantika said.

“ Mummy !! don’t walk fast “, Pari complained while trying to chase her with her tiny footsteps.

“ Ouch!! What the fuck !! “, Avantika screamed when she collided with something hard.

“ Whoaaa !! I didn’t expect you here Miss. Avantika “, Arayan smiled.

Avantika recognized the voice. “ I am sorry sir!! I thought it was a wall “, she apologized.

“ Well, I knew am strong but not that strong like a wall “, Arayan chuckled.

“ Mumma !! let’s go, I am hungry “, Pari asked and grabbed her fingers.

Aryan narrowed his eyebrows in confusion and asked,” mummy !! who is she ?? “

Avantika smiled and replied, “ Ah!! She is my daughter Pari “.

“ Adopted ??? “, Aryan snapped.

Avantika shook her head and said,” No !! real, I gave her birth “.

Aryan’s smile dropped from his face and asked,” I didn’t expect that you are married and have a daughter at this young age “.

Avantika gave a forced smiled and replied,” Single mother at teenager “ and bite her lips nervously.

Aryan felt a little weird but he brushed off all of her thought that maybe she had a divorce from Pari’s father.

“ Oh!!  So nice to meet you Pari “, Aryan pinched the nose. Pari giggled and said,” your welcome Uncle “

 “ Excuse me, Sir !! I had to go back to my table, my father is waiting for me “, Avantika excused.

Aryan scratched his forehead and asked,” if you don’t mind, can I join you . I have no one to have dinner with me “  he asked hesitantly.

“ Oh!! Sir don’t worry, you can join us !! “, Avantika replied casually.

“ Thanks, Avantika, thanks for giving me company “, Aryan asked.

“Mummy let’s go, I am starving !! “, Pari yelled and pulled the hand of Avantika.

Aryan smiled and bend to the level of Pari.

“ Let’s go my angel before the rats inside your tummy started rolling and jumping “, Aryan tickled her tummy.

“ hahaha!!! Stop uncle !! “,  Pari laughed.

“OK !! my angel “, Aryan said and scooped her in his arms.

“ Sir!! She can walk by herself, no need to make yourself tired “, Avantika said.

“ It’s ok !! I love kids, especially cute girls  “, Aryan chuckled. Avantika smiled and tri went from there.

“ Avantika !! where did you take so much time ? “, Rakesh asked with a worried face.

“ So, sorry sir! She was late because of me “, Aryan replied.

Rakesh narrowed his eyebrows while glaring at Aryan with a suspicious look.

Aryan sensed it and moved his hand forward,” Sir, I am Aryan, Avantika’s boss, it’s nice to meet you “.

Rakesh’s tensed eyebrows relaxed a bit and then he gave his hand for a handshake.

“Please have seat with us !! “, Rakesh smiled.

“ Thanks, it’s very delightful to join a sweet family of yours “, Aryan replied and sat on his seat.

Avantika sat beside Rakesh while Pari sat beside Aryan.

“ Sir!! Would you like to order something “,  Avantika asked.

Aryan smiled and said .” it's ok, you can order on my behalf, I will be ok with it “.

“ But sir !! At least order one dish of your choice “, asked Avantika.

Aryan smiled, “ ok then Pari will choose for me “, he said and pinched her cheeks.

Part took the menu and said,” Uncle !!  you should have to try paneer tikka, kabab, and biryani, it’s the special dish here “.

“ Ok, then we will order it !! “ Aryan chirped and asked the waiter to come here,  he gave the order and then started chatting with Pari.

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