Chapter 23 of 85

Chapter 22| Tasks

Destined to be yours1,250 words~7 min read

They both stopped suddenly hearing a laughter in the background. They turn to see the whole family laughing looking at them. Both look down awkwardly realizing what they just did.

Ansh:"Mumma Papa you guys fight like kids"(Laughs)

Neil/Ahana:(Pointing at each other)"It's her/his fault"

Neil/Ahana :(Looking at each other shocked) "MY FAULT!"

Angali:"Okay okay first get out.."(Neil and Ahana nodded as they start to come out. As they were coming out Ahana slips only to be caught by Neil)

Neil:"Careful "(He said as she held her hand and helped her out. wearing A saree was not helpful at all in this scenario)

As they came out they headed to their room to change up. Everyone gathered in the dinner area waiting for Ahana and Neil.

Meanwhile in their room...

Ahana was drying her hair when Neil came out of the shower all dressed in this night wear.

Neil:"Ahana I am heading down. Come fast they are gonna tell the tasks for punishment"

Ahana:"I am not giving you one Neil"

Neil:"What why"

Ahana:"Because you didn't lose the game."(Neil looked on confused )

Ahana:"Who are you trying to fool Neil. I have known you for atleast 5 months now and I know that you dropped the ball on purpose. if not you would have won. So my punishment to you is a simple question to answer. Why? Why did u lose on purpose ?"

Neil:"Because All this girl's can't compete to boys is bullshit. So what if boys are good at something even girls can do things that boys can't and both genders can learn everything and do everything if they want. The kids needed to learn this. I know Bhai and Sid they were just playing with Bhabhi and Preeti, but Aryan, Ansh, Ryan and Sameer started to get the wrong idea in the middle of the game. They needed to know that girls are equal to boys. Anyways the game itself was neck to neck so it's not that you guys couldn't win on your own"

Ahana looked at Neil with admiration. It's very rare to find a person these days who respect women and considers them as equal. Yeah there are many people who respect women but very rare who feel women are equal to men.

Neil:"Okay now common let's head down and I say you got a chance to make me do a task. I say you take it because it's not easy for anyone to make me do something "( He said with a tease)

Ahana:(going with the flow)"Sure then..Be ready for the punishment "

Outside in the dinning area ...

Everyone arrived and settled down to eat. As they finish eating everyone settled down in the hall.

Rahul:"So girls have you decided your punishments "

Preeti/Shruti :"Yes papa"

Angali:"Great  let's start with Shruti "

Shruti:"Rohan you punishment is that one of the days this week you will cook for me. One meal is enough "

Rohan:"Shruti I don't know how to cook"

Shruti:"That's the challenge pati dev. And Sameer and Ryan."

Sameer/Ryan:"Maa Plz something easy "

Shruti:"Both of you will be giving up your video games for a week."

Sameer:"mom that's not fair"

Ryan:"What will we do without games"

Shruti:"Play outside, Meet friends, spend time with family. Anyways you will be at school most of the time and the left over time spend with us."

Sameer:"What about the tv time"

Shruti:"That can stay but no xbox or labtop gaming"

Ryan:"Alright mom"

Shruti:"Good"

Preeti:"Okay Sid"

Sid:"Yes baby"(He said sugarcoating his words)

Preeti:"You have to clean up the whole room everyday on your own for a week. "

Angali:(Laughs)"That a good one preeti. Atleast he will learn how to  not be messy everytime"

Sid:"Maa"(He said sulking)

Rahul:"okay Ahana you turn"

Ahana:(Picking Naira on her lap )"Papa Naira will be giving her brothers the task. common baby ask what ever you want "

Naira:"Okay mumma. Aryan Bhaiya you have to give me half of your chocolates from when we went to Nani's  (Prabha's) house"

Aryan:"Naira you also got the same amount of candy na. Eat that"

Naira:"I eat it already "

Ansh:"Haww already "

Neil:"Naira pls tell me you didn't eat them all on the same day. That too much candy Princess "

Ahana:"Don't worry Neik she didn't. It's just that these to munchkins (Poking Aryan and Ansh)"Were saving their candies while this naughty girl eat one everyday so they finished."

Aryan:"But mumma my candy"(He said pouting )

Ahana:"Okay let's do one thing. Give Ahana 5 piece of candy and next week I'll get more for all of you okay"(All 3 nodded)

Naira:"And Ansh has to let me watch barbie. I don't want to watch pokemon "

Ansh:"but they come on the same time"

Ahana:"Let her watch barbie for one week you can watch pokemon on my phone okay"

Ansh:"Okay"

Sid:"I wish I was A kid. All their punishment just got shorten or almost excused by Ahana bhabhi "

Neil:"They are kids you idiot "

Sid:"Bhaii"

Preeti:"Seriously Sid your jealous of kids"

Angali:"okay okay one more punishment is left. Neil's punishment. Ahana common beta give a good one"

Ahana:"Umm Neil so I actually need permission."

Neil:"Permission ?"

Ahana:(feeling nervous)"Next week..The school is going on a one day field trip out of town. "

Neil freezes. He remembers how Naira, Ansh and Aryan come to him asking for this trip few days back. They were so excited but all their excitement was washed away when Neil said no. He couldn't send his kids Anywhere. He was scared that maybe like Aarti something might happen to the kids as well. That's why he was the one who always picked them up.  He never send the driver or anyone else other then family member to pick them up. That why before marriage he yelled at Ahana due to them being late. That fear has not left him. How can he send his kids out of town?

Neil:"Ahana I already said no to that"

Ahana:"Neil I understand your fear but you can't just be with them all your life. Plus this trip is only one day. They will be back by evening. It's just a 30 mins drive."

Neil:"You don't understand Ahana"(He said looking away from the kids who looked down sad)

Ahana:"Neil NEIL look at me. This trip is very educational. They will learn great thing and have a great time. Plz Neil."

Neil:"Ahana"

Ahana:"Neil you trust me with the kids right?"(Neil nodded)"Then trust me Nothing will happen. They will safely go enjoy the trip and come back by evening "

Neil:"Fine. But if anything happens even a small incident occurs then.."

Ahana:"Nothing will happen "

Neil:"Okay"

Kids:"Yeahhhh Thank you papaaaaa"(They said hugging Neil while he laughed )

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Precap:"A tragic twist to come in Neil and Ahana's life. Will this twist being them close or push them further apart?"

Translations:

Mumma/ Maa - Mom

Mummiji - Mother in law

Papa - dad

Beta - kid

Taiji - Dad's big brother's wife

Tauji  - Dad's big brother

Chacha -Dad's younger  brother

Chachi - Dad's younger Brother's wife

Bhabhi - Big brother's wife

Dadi - grandma

Dadu - grandpa

Ji - a word which shows respect towards the other person.

Bhaiya - Brother

Rasam - Ritual

Jaan - An endearment which mean my life or my love.

Mami -  mother's brother's wife

Jiji - Sister

Saree - An Indian traditional wear for Women

Pati Dev - Hubby