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Chapter 20
“When baby come?” Anya asked Aashi for the umpteenth time.
“Aanoo” Anika chided. “How many times are you going to ask that question? Don’t irritate Aachi. ”
“It’s ok bhabhi. I don’t mind answering her questions.” Aashi said hugging Anya.
Anya beamed and got down from Aashi’s lap. “Aachi don’t mind Mumma.” she said throwing Anika a cheeky look that made all the ladies in the room laugh out loud.
” Chalo Bhai. Now Omkaara’s family is complete. Now you should think about settling Rudra too.” Pammi said artfully.
“Arrey Pammi, tumne mere much ki baat bol di. I have been telling them the same.” Pinky said laughing and picking up Anya who had toddled her way to her grandma.
“Oody chachu gone Pammisimmi.” Anya said looking seriously at Pammi who tried to hide her irritation at the odd name the kid had given her.
“Kisine sach kahaa hai. God speaks through children.”
Everyone turned around to find Rudra grinning at Anya. Anya, who had thought that Rudra had left, squealed at the sight of him, wiggled out of Pinky’s lap and ran over to Rudra who picked her up.
“Aanoo is right Choti ma. Oody is gone. Don’t worry about settling me anymore.” Then he looked back at Anya. “Aanoo, I am going to go and help bua and Soma maasi. I’ll see you in the evening.”
” And Sim Run?” Anya asked tilting her head quizzically.
“Yes, Simran too.” Rudra replied patiently.
“Bye for now Aanoo.” he said setting her down on the floor.
“Ok deeyar. Byee.” Anya replied waving at Rudra a little sadly. Then she walked back to Aashi climbing into her lap again.
Aashi sensed a feeling of abandonment in the child. “Aanoo, you want to go shopping with me?” she asked hopefully.
Anya beamed immediately. “Yessss! Lessgo Aachi.”
Aashi grinned looking at Anika. “Let’s take her out for a while Bhabhi. It’s a big change for her too and she is going to feel lonely till Saahil and Rudra come back.”
Anika looked fondly at her sister-in-law. “Ok deeyar. Lessgo.” she said laughing.
At the boutique, Soumya hung a set of clothes on a rack. She recalled that morning when they had arrived at the store. Soumya’s conjecture had been confirmed even further upon seeing Shikhar’s car parked outside the boutique. Inside the boutique Simran and she had found Priyanka and Shikhar side by side, discussing a display of clothes.
They had turned around upon seeing them.
“You guys finally got here.” Shikhar had said.
“Yes bhaiya, the traffic was the worst I have ever seen.” Soumya had said quickly. “Something to do with an accident and road blockage. It was terrible. Good thing you guys left before. At least someone got here on time to get the work started.”
“If only we had known you had left, we would have also started early and not gotten stuck in that horrible traffic.” Simran had said pointedly, resulting in a very awkward silence for a couple of minutes.
“Sorry Simran. It was all my fault. I wanted to discuss something important with Priyanka and gave her little time to inform you guys.”
The matter had ended there followed by Shikhar saying bye to them. Now, as Soumya hung the last piece of clothing on the rack, she remembered the meaningful glance she had exchanged with Priyanka. In her very unique style, Priyanka had silently accepted the truth and in her own unique way, Soumya had expressed her deep happiness with an open grin. Just like that, the two best friends had understood each other without exchanging a single word. Soumya adjusted the last dress, a floor length, crimson and brocade suit with a high waist, full skirt, and sheer long sleeves. She looked at the piece, admiring the dress as well as her best friend’s incredible talent.
“Beautiful!”
Soumya heard the voice behind her followed by a pair of arms encircling her waist. She turned around sharply to find her eyes level with base of Rudra’s throat.
“When did you get here?” She asked feeling very happy to see him there.
“About ten seconds.” Then looking back at the dress, he smiled mischievously. “Let’s put that dress on hold. I’ll ask Prinku to put sold tag on it.”
“Why?” Soumya asked bewildered vaguely conscious that his arms were still around her. She cautiously removed them only to find that he casually placed his right arm around her shoulder again.
“For you! You are quite slow thinking for a scientist. Our engagement is coming up. You’ll look nice in that dress.”
Soumya turned to look at him as they walked towards the other end of the store where Priyanka and Simran were working. ” Why? Have you already told someone?” She asked looking surprised.
“What? No. But clearly, our engagement will come up soon. Seriously! You are too slow.” Rudra said pushing her buttons even more.
Soumya felt very irritated at his constant teasing about her being slow. ” I am slow huh? Ok how about this. Let’s ask Priyanka to put two dresses on hold. Now keep thinking why I said that. Mr.
Fast!”
Rudra looked completely dumbfounded. “Two? I am not wearing a dress for our engagement. Sumo! What did you mean?” He shouted as Priyanka looked up from her work to see them and Soumya walked towards her.
” She couldn’t have meant that I’ll wear that dress. Then why did she say two dresses? Who will wear the second? ” Scratching his head, he walked over to Priyanka.
Back at the mansion Pammi paced in Pinky’s room. Her constant moving finally got to Pinky who was trying to concentrate on her TV show. “Oye Pammi. Kyu pendulam ki tarah hili ja rahi hai. Sit in one place. I am getting hadache because of you.” she said frowning at her friend.
“You are getting a hadache?” Pammi seethed. ” My heart is attacking! Why did Rudra say noone has to settle him. Does he have a girlfriend? Pinky, I came because you said you will get Simmi married to Rudra. Now if Rudra has a girlfriend…after all he is a young rich boy…must be having hobbies of such boys…but he should marry my Simmi…she is…”
Pinky felt an unexpected surge of anger rising in her at Pammi’s words. ” Just stop! What do you mean I said I will get Rudra married to Simmi. I said Simmi is very beautiful, come here, I will talk to Jethani ji, and there is a good chance of their marriage. Now if Rudra has a girlfriend, which you don’t even know, then it is not my fault . And tu hoti kaun hai is ghar ke ladke pe comment karne waali…you know nothing about their hobbies. Shukra manaa teri beti is batter than you in brains…so abhi bhi chance hai…but hogaa wahi jo Rudra chaahega so mera dimaag kharaab na kar. After rolling a lot of paapads I have gained wisdom about how to treat children!”
Looking at Pinky’s angry Avatar, Pammi swallowed back her anger. ” O naraaz na ho Pinky. Wo to main ghabra gayee the. Chal serial dekhein.”
Pinky stared back at her friend, then decided to let it go. They sat down together and started watching their program but Pinky’s mind kept going back to Pammi’s behavior.
It was late afternoon when Anika, Aashi, and Anya came back from their shopping trip. Anya looked radiant in her new pink dress. Once in the big hall she ran to Saahil holding a bag that dragged behind her.
“Baaya! I get you gift!” She said shouting in her excitement. Saahil quickly moved away from his plate getting ready for the body slam. As expected, she ran right into him, hugging him and spilled the contents of her bag. A t-shirt, Saahil’s favorite comic books, a spinning toy he had wanted, and a baby one piece tumbled out. Saahil jumped with joy looking at all the unexpected gifts and gave Anya a tight hug. ” Aanoo, you are the best sister in this world.” Then he stared at the baby clothing. ” Who is this for?” He said with a look of incredulity.
“For baby” Anya replied digging out a chocolate bar from the bottom of the bag. She unwrapped it with Saahil’s help, broke it in half and gave one piece to Saahil. The duo sat on the floor eating their chocolate.
“What baby?” Saahil asked enjoying his treat.
“Aanoo be big sister. Aachi will bring baby.” she said licking the chocolate off her lips.
Saahil stopped eating. He looked at Anya who was still engrossed in her candy. Then he looked straight ahead and saw smiling faces of Aashi and Anika in front of him. He grinned widely, got up, and went and hugged Aashi who hugged him back.
“Aashi di, waise to kuch bhi chalega, but if possible can I please have a younger brother. Since I already have Aanoo.” he said hopefully, sending both Aashi and Anika in fit of laughter.
“Tathaastu.” Rudra said as he walked in with Soumya, Priyanka, and Simran. ” May your wish be granted my child.” he said ruffling Saahil’s hair.
“Arrey! You guys are back early.” Anika asked surprised to see them there.
“You forget bhabhi, who was helping them today. I, me, myself! Of course all the work got wrapped up and everything is set up.”
Soumya rolled her eyes while Priyanka laughed. ” It was mostly because Simran has incredible stamina and also because my youngest bhaiya and bh…best friend helped me today.”
Simran smiled blandly at the happy family scene. “Thanks for giving me so much credit Priyanka but clearly, you are the star of it all. Anyway, I want to lie down for sometime so I’ll catch you later.” Simran said quietly and went towards the stair case.
“Sim Run. I get you choklit.” Anya said running after her making her turn around.
As Simran stopped down to take a golden foil wrapped candy from Anya’s tiny fingers, she suddenly felt all ferocious energy leave her body. She blinked back the sudden moistness in her eyes. “Thanks boss.” She said smiling at the imp. Then she turned around and went up the staircase to go to her room.
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Thanks for reading Everyone. I have tried. Hope it won’t disappoint. Sorry about the delay in posting. It took longer than I thought it would to be completed. By the end I had no patience left for proofreading, so sorry for the typos. Please comment if you can ☺
54 Comments
well defined expressions di . loved it thoroughly. waiting for the next one
Thanks Ashwinee☺
yipeee….! diya you are back to action. sorry that i could not comment on any of your works….but about this one it was just amazing.You bring out the real essence of ishqbaaz which is no longer seen in the show. You and your works are just fab…! love you loads and post the next one soon. continue writing darling.stay blessed and have a bright future full of happiness and masti..!!!
Thanks Wonder3112. Really appreciate it ☺
It is awesome dii… Anya is always adorable….
Thanks Nikita?
Hey Diyaa di.
I thought to ping you about the delay but better late than never, thanks for posting.
This chapter was full of awesomeness. An amazing writer like you when writes really intrigues us..
I always wait for your works and its worth waiting, beautiful just wanted to say.
Aanoo was so cute ?
Loved it through and through. Try posting soonish❤
Hey Jerry. Thanks so much. Glad you liked this update. Hoping to post the next one soon. I saw that you have uploaded an update too. Will go and read that soon. Thanks again ☺
Thank you, I will be waiting for your review?
Aweeeeesooooomeeeee episode ??????? no words to describe your updates, plzzzz do post the next update ASAP
Thanks so much Dhar. Really appreciate it.?
Diyaa..it was such a chirpy episode.. Anya’s antics r so cute..Rumya part was rilli good..our engagement is coming soon!!
Pammisimmi?? too good..but I don’t like dat lady
Thanks Aarti. Yeah, I too had fun writing all scenes of Anya. It’s so interesting to imagine things from her point of view.Maybe the kid inside me inspires that?? Thanks again deeyar!
aweeeesomeeeee….
plz…pst next asap
Thanks so much Charitha. Although my promises to upload soon have lost their credibility at this point, I will still say that I am working on the next one and hope to post it soon ☺
Awesome fabulous mind blowing no words to say I loved it ?????
Thanks so much Niriha. Really appreciate it ☺
Loved it ??
Thanks Samm??
you must be wondering how come i wrote such a small comment! it was just too perfectly sweet, that i couldn’t think of anything else to write. but re-reading it is also so good! rudy-saumya were so cute. and that part when she asked him to pick up two dresses for prinku too, it was so cute. saumya’s actual style of telling things and yet leaving rudra to figure it all out himself is so unique. but my heart surprisingly tugged for simran. she absolutely loves anya, doesn’t she? and who wouldn’t? but one of the moments that made it to my fav was pinky’s outburst, however wrong she might be about rudra and simran! so, in simple words, again, loved it 🙂
Hey Samm! Thanks for the detailed comment. The short one was also sweet though ? Quality and quantity both have their value ? After a long time I felt interested while writing an update. Credit goes to Anya. Thanks again deeyar ?
it was awesome di.u just made my day.i was really very sad all the day and after reading this i am so happy.i laughed a lot at anya`s words.her cuteness has no bounds. di take ur own time and if possible post fastly.very eager to read ?? ??
it was awesome di.u just made my day.i was really very sad all the day and after reading this i am so happy.i laughed a lot at anya`s words.her cuteness has no bounds. di take ur own time and if possible post fastly.very eager to read ??
Hey Nikki! That was such a wonderful comment. If my writing can cheer up someone at the end of a hard day, that is a blessing. Thanks so much for commenting. Really appreciate it ☺
Awesome…Loved it…
Anya & her antics are too cute….
Rumya part was good…Rudra already planning for engagement…
Had been waiting fr d update since I really miss Rumya in d show…
Waiting fr d nxt…. 🙂
Thanks Shivika ☺
hii Diyaa di,I’m in a hurry so……the update is awesome,luved Anoo,Aashi,Prikhar,Sahil
missed Om
update soon
Thanks so much Aashi. Really appreciate it ☺
Great update, Diyaa di!!
Totally loved Anoo
Thanks so much Shona! Really appreciate it ☺
It was awesome yar loved it waiting for the next update plz post it ASAP
Thanks Meghana. ?
Diyaa di,as usual but yet unusually the chapter was amazing
little Anya is so excited for the baby;cant wait to be the big boss sister I guess
she has inherited Anika’s love & Shivaay’s understanding.In short,she is a child I hav fallen in love with
as far as I could make out,’Simrun’ is attracted to Shikar as he resmbles her dad,as the latter is mentioned in the earlier episodes.She’s a nice & lovely girl,probably in love,or better say infatuation,for the 1st tym so she is behaving impulsively.I’d appreciate if she understands the PriKhir relation better.
reading Aashi,Anya & Anika’s shopping & abt Aanoo’s antics is a total stress buster
I fell in luv wid this Pinky who inspite being a little loud has learnt frm past mistakes & stood up for Ru’s luv
RuMya’s understanding & cute bickering was the 1 of most loved part for me
hope they anounce to get married soon,isse phle ki koi tang araye
update soon,di
Hi Aashi. Yes, the two relationships will be revealed soon. Anya took away my stress too☺ Thanks for commenting in detail.
Superb epi dear….loved anya’s antics….
Thanks Lilly☺Glad you liked the update.
Hey Diyaa, what a fabulous treat by this OS.
I liked the expressions exchanged glances by Soumya and Priyanka…that was so cute.
Also, this episode was filled with Anno-yeah,I like that sweetie.
Finally, Rudra did drop some hint so carefully yet making Pammi hyper. Haha! Pinky defended him well. Sahil wants a brother- cool!
Now, let’s see how the big day turns for Priyanka and Simran’s emotions related to it. Both the girls are honest to their work. Waiting for the next. Post soon!
Every time you make me fall in love with you writing, my dear mentor!
I assume you are busy. Take care. If you get some time, I will be elated if you can read them. If I am not bothering you.
Love ya !???
Yes, Rumya were adorable in this update. Post next one soon, but if you have work, do that first.
Thanks so much Neha. I am glad this update was cheery for my readers. Working on the next one now. Yes, I have so many ffs to catch up with. It’s a pleasure to read your OS. No botheration deeyar ?
Sorry for very late commenting di.
Stress buster part di! PriYa bonding is wonderful….their expressions speaks a lot! Awwww…..cute Aano n her antics is back! I really miss her. Sahil n Aashi moments are so sweet. Rudra is mature as well as dumb! His reply to Pammi shows that he is mature, at the same time he can’t able understand Sumo’s word! Good to see Pinky like this! Eagerly waiting for next part di..
Take care di… Keep smiling!
Hey Gayathri, thanks for commenting. Don’t worry about being late or anything. Just looking at my condition these days? And I used to update everyday once upon a time! Anyhoo, glad you liked the update.Thanks again. And you keep smiling too☺
Aanoo was as usual a darling…. I just love her❤
Rumya too were adorable and I think the second dress was for her wedding (just a guess)
I just loved Priyanka and Saumya’s bonding…how they didn’t even need words to express their feelings…just the eyes were enough…
But I really couldn’t figure out what Simran was upto, I mean once she was quite irritated,maybe due to the traffic and when they came home , she was so happy to see their bond. Till now, she has registered as a positive character in my mind and I hope she remains the same.
Waiting eagerly for the next part ?
Thanks Tanz. Glad you liked the other bondings I tried to show in this update. I feel that it makes characters whole if we show their feelings in other relationships along with their love interest. Thanks again ☺
Sim ran–…
Oh my god anya us sooooo adorable,,…
U r such a fabulous writer,..
U r giving equal spaces to all characters,,which is just fabulous….
The watpy u describe each n every character just mind blowing….
Loved it to the core–..
Take care
Thanks so much Kanfi for your lovely comment. Really appreciate it. I had been struggling with taking this story forward, so it’s a relief that readers liked this update ☺
Amazing update.. aww Anya is so cute.. loved rumya.. Eagerly waiting for the update.. plz post soon..
Thanks so much Ankita. Glad you liked the interactions in this update ☺
Amazing…
Finally some peace…
Update soon if possible.
Thanks so much Madhuani. I’ll try my best to update soon ☺
Hey dear first of all Sorry for late commenting.
Loved loved loved the update. It was super fantastic. Ofcourse the major reason for that is Aanoo… She is so cute. I just love her.
But apart from that I loved Prinku-Saumya unspoken conversation, RuMya interaction and Pinky’s outburst.
Sahil and Aanya conversation was cute and Sahil’s demand for a brother was super cute.
Just feeling a tad bit bad for Simran. But hope she understands PriKhar dynamics.
Looking forward to next part.
Thanks so much Fffan. Really glad you liked this update. Will post the next one soon. ?
Thanks so much Fffan. Really glad you liked this update. Will post the next one soon. 🙂
Hi Diyaa…
Loved the story so far.. Eagerly waiting for next update. When is it gonna come?
Diyaa di its already the 30th
pls update soon
I’m missing the story so very much