Neil:(Changing the topic )"Well bowling it is."
Few mins of drive and they were at a bowling area. Neil booked a bowling alley for 2 hours. As the two changed their shows into bowling shows, They headed to their assigned alley.
Ahana:"You go first "(Neil nodded as he positioned himself as he bowled. He got a strike on the first go)
Neil:"Your turn."
Ahana nodded as she stepped forward and took the ball. She took a breath in as she rolled the ball. Midway through the roll, her bowl went to the side of the alley and hit no pin.
Ahana:(Making a bad face)"See I suck"
Neil:(Laughs)"Because ur not aiming it correctly. Do u know why they have these dots and arrows for"(He said pointing at the ground. Ahana nodded no)"To help you aim. Your supposed to roll in a straight line on those dots and arrows to get the ball to roll where u want it to."
Ahana:"Wait let me try again"(She when and picked up another ball and started to roll it following what Neil said only to be stopped by him)
Neil:"Ahana wait.."(He came and stood behind her talking her hand in his as she positioned her aim at the middle)"Now swing it."(He whispered as Ahana followed his lead while he guided her bowling the ball.)
She closed her eyes and slowly peeked from one eye to see the ball hit all the pins as they start to fall one by one. She squealed in excitment as she turned around to see Neil standing very close to her. They both didn't realize their position until they looked in each other eyes. Snapping out of it, they continued the game. Soon as the game proceeded Ahana slowly became better at it.
It's has been about few hours of them playing games. Though Neil won all of them, Ahana stilled learned alot which in her mind was a win for sure.
Ahana:(As they settled on the couch near the alley taking their shoes off)"Oh we are so coming back here. And I am bring the kids also next time. You know Ansh loves bowling. I couldn't bring him because I myself sucked at this but now I can"(She said the last part smiling )
Neil:"Well all thanks you ur incredible teacher huh"(He said with a smirk)
Ahana:"Yes Thank you Mr. incredible Teacher"(She said folding her hands in front of him as a teasing gesture )
They laughed as they headed towards the main counter to return the shoes. As Neil was talking to the reception guy about something Ahana stood nearby busy on her phone waiting for him, When she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see her college Friend and a man with her.
Ahana:(Shocked )"Shruti..(hugging her)"Omg when did u come back from london"
Shruti:"1 Year back. "
Ahana:"You idiot why didn't u call me"
Shruti:"I didn't have ur number yaar. By the way meet husband Punit"
Ahana:"Hi.."
Shruti:"How is Ansh ?"
Ahana:"He is good ac.."(She was cut of as Neil joined them)
Neil:(With a small smile )"Hi.."(Shruti looked confused )
Ahana:"Ahh Shruti mee my husband Neil and Neil by college friend Shruti and her husband Punit"
Neil:"Hi.."
Punit:"Wait your Neil Malhotra right? The business man"
Neil:"Yeah"
Punit:"Heard alot about you"
Shruti:"You remarried and didn't even tell me?"
Ahana:"everything happend so far that I didn't have time. "
Shruti:"Well I am happy you moved on. You deserved better Ahana."(As Ahana was about to reply, Neil's phone rang. It was a timer.)
Neil:"Ahana we should go the kids would be reaching anytime"
Ahana:"yeah"(Turning to her friend)" give me ur number I'll call u later we should catch up"
They exchanged numbers before everyone headed their own way. As Ahana and Neil started their journey back to school. As he parked the car in the school parking area he saw few other cars parked. The Bus had still not came so they stayed seated in the Car. All this while in thing was bugging Ahana alot which was noticed by Neil. Neil tapped Ahana out of her thoughts.
Ahana:"what happened?"(looking at him)
Neil:"You tell me. Where are u lost?"
Ahana:"Idk Neil this maybe stupid but Shruti's words are disturbing me"
Neil:"Why what happened "
Ahana:"She said that I deserved better and it's good I moved on?. "
Neil:"So..I mean many people have said that to me when I agreed to marry u. They wanted to tell me that remarrying is better then being alone"
Ahana:"Yes Neil this would make since if she knew what happened ,but she didn't. No one knows what happened except for family members and friends who live here. I didn't even tell this to any of Rajeev's or my old friend. Mumma and Papa didn't want me to. I don't get how she knew about it. And why didn't she question me being married to you when she herself was in my first marriage. I haven't met or talked to her since Ansh's birth. I am just so confused "
Neil:"Maybe Prabha maa aur Papa told them aur she heard it from others. News like these can travel over seas in just seconds nowadays "
Ahana:"Your right I am probably overthinking this"(Just Then the bus pulled up into the school. Everyone got out of their car as the kids came out of the bus. Ahana and Neil stood by the bus area waiting for their kids to come out when they saw Ansh comeout first with Naira and Aryan following him. They ran towards their parents with a big smile on their face and a heavy backpack on their back.
Ahana:"ah my baby"(She said picking Aryan up in her hands as she saw Naira and Ansh hugging Neil who sat on his knees.)
Naira:(As Ahana kept Aryan down )"Mumma you know how much fun we had today"
Ahana:"How much"
Naira:"thisss mucchh"(She said extending her hands)
Ahana:"Accha and how much did you miss mumma and papa"
Naira:"Thisss mucchhhhhhhh"(She said extending her hands further almost falling back due to the weight of her body only to stabilized by Ahana who laughed at her cuteness )
Ahana:"aww my baby "(She said kissing her cheeks )
Neil:"Princess give me you back or you will fall down"(Neil took the bag of the kids while they walked back to the car. As the kids settled down in the back, Neil started to drive back home while the kids told the events of the day.)
Aryan:"Mumma Papa what did you do all day"
Neil:"Well we missed our babies the whole day"(He said in a childish voice making Ahana giggle)
Everyone was so perfect at the moment that no one could have guessed of the upcoming storm coming in their lifes.
As they reached home Naira was very sleepy due to the tiredness while the boys were still damn active. Ahana wonders how they have this much energy after such a long trip. But I think more then energy if was the excitement for sharing their day with their brothers and Grandparents.
As they entered the house around 7:30 everyone was doing their own work. Ahana changed the kids clothes. The boys rushed outside to tell everyone what happened today, While Naira was very dull and and tired. Everyone gathered in the dinning table.
Ahana:(after serving everyone )"Naira come here."(She picked her up and settled her on her lap. Naira rested her head on her shoulder with her eyes droopy as Ahana feed her carefull )
Angeli:"Poor baby, she much be so tired of the trip"
Ahana:"Yes maa, I'll just feed her and send her to bed right way.(Turning to Aryan and Ansh)"And you two munchkins also eat fast then you have to sleep early. "
After dinner Ahana made the kids fall asleep before joining the girls gang in the kitchen with cleaning. After cleaning everyone came in the hall and settled down.
Neil:"Sid did u manage the meeting today how did it go"
Sid:"it went great we got the deal"
Neil:"Great."
Preeti:"so Bhaiya Bhabhi how was ur day"(With a teasing smile )
Ahana:"It was good"
Shruti:"Only good? It was your first date common be more specific "
Ahana:"It wasn't a date Bhabhi. We just decided to spend time outside instead of at home or at work because it would divert our mind from the kids being so far away."
Neil:"and it worked. That's all"
Angali:"Okay what did u do?"
Neil:"Mom common "
Angali:"I am just asking "
Neil:"We watched a movie and eat lunch outside then went bowling are u happy now"
Sid:"That's what a date is bhai. "(Neil rolled his eyes)
Shruti:"Wait you went bowling ?!"(She asked shocked )
Ahana:"Yeah?"(She answered confused as to the shock that came upon everyone)
Angali:(Who recovered soon and smiled)"Nothing beta. Anyways you both go rest you maybe tired"
Neil:"Yeah I am damn tired"(He said before leaving to his room soon to be followed by Ahana)
Rohan:"Mom Neil went bowling after years he.."
Angali:"Yeah. I know "
Sid:"but how..I mean after Aarti bhabhi's death he quit bowling. It was his favorite but because bowling reminded him of Aarti Bhabhi he quit it. Me and Rohan Bhaiya tired for years to get him to go. He doesn't even take the kids when they want to go, he always has us take them and now he went bowling!"
Rohan:"its shocking"
Rahul:"Not it's not. It's just love."
Angali:"Weather or not Neil accepts it, He has already given Ahana a special place in his hearts. In these 5 months she has become more then just a mother to his kids . Though he is yet to realize it"
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Precap:"A new twist to Ahana and Neil's way. Will this bring them close or push them 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 -Â mother's brother's wife
Jiji - Sister
Yaar - Dude