chapter 62

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Chapter start

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It is evening time.

The Mehra house resonates with laughter as the family gathers together to spend a nice evening.

The family also welcomes today's special guest Naitik who has come for the first time with his daughter Ikshita to be a part of this family's happy moments.

" I have heard a lot about you from.... Naitik says while meeting Aarav but before Naitik can say from whom he heard about Aarav, Ikshita who was standing with him holds her father's coat from the back stopping him.

And this gesture of her did not go unnoticed by Simran who thinks about something seeing Ikshita.

And there, understanding this signal from his daughter, Naitik stops.

" From Raj...Keep up the good work handsome man and make your father proud which he already is, he praises you a lot." Naitik completes his statement upon which Aarav looks at his father who was just looking at him a smile.

Well, whether it is in office or at home, till now Raj has not said a single word in praise of him for his work.

And obviously Raj cannot let him fly by praising him in front of him from the very beginning in his work, that is why he does not say anything to Aarav but yes, if anyone asks him about his two sons, he very proudly tells everyone about how capable they both are.

" Thank you uncle." Aarav thanks Naitik to which Naitik pats his shoulder, smiling.

" Welcome to our home, bachha." Simran says while hugging Ikshita, to which Ikshita hugs her back and then she separates from her and is about to touch her feet but Simran stops her.

" Don't do this, hugging is the best way to meet." Simran speaks while touching her chin to which Ikshita smiles and Naitik too seeing this gesture of Simran for his daughter.

Then Ikshita meets everyone else too...meets Avni and Advaita and then meets the other elders of the family, Everyone meets her warmly, making her feel comfortable.

" I have never seen so many beautiful gorgeous mothers together before, you all are so sweet." Ikshita says this after receiving their love, because not only Neela and shweta or Avni and Simran but also Priyal and Shalini are present there who meet Ikshita with affection.

And there hearing Ikshita words everyone looks at her with a smile.

" Now you will have to meet all of us all the time because you will have to come to our house on every occasion." Simran tells her to which she smiles

" Aunty, can't I come to meet you all without any occasion?" Ikshita jokes to which Simran and Avni look at each other and smile when they understand her joke.

" You can definitely come, that too without any hesitation." Simran tells her to which she smiles.

Well, at this time, all the women of the family are sitting together while the men are sitting on one side and talking among themselves.

Ansh is also sitting with his father but Aarav and Reyansh are outside in the garden.

Well as usual Reyansh came here for only one reason that he should spend time with Aaira but Aaira is not giving him time, Even when he spoke, Aaira refused to come out.

After coming here both of them have not been together even for a minute.

" Mom, you know, I and Ikshita have become very good friends, finally I have found a friend with whom I can hang out." Aaira says to Avni while hugging Ikshita from side, upon which Avni smiles.

" It is good that you made friends with a girl." Avni tells her because it is also true that her daughter does not make friends easily.

Aaira has no friends except his brothers or family. She has mates in college, but no friends.

She has never made any friends outside home.

" Mom, now I couldn't be friends with everyone na, but now even though late, I have found a good friend, she is love."

Aaira says and Avni and Simran smiles seeing how she is holding Ikshita and how quickly they both got along.

" By the way Ikshita come let me introduce you to Aarav and Ansh bhaiya...both are very nice." Aaira says to which Ikshita looks at her.

" Are you sure your Aarav bhai is Nice person ?" Ikshita asks Aaira in a whisper to which Aaira sees her.

" Yes and I know you both couldn't become friends in office but you will become friends here...now let's go." says Aaira while lifting Ikshita from the couch.

" Bhabhi, you also come with us." Aaira says to Advaita, on which she looks at her

" No Aaira, you both go, I will join you later." Advaita replies to which Aaira says ok and then she goes out from there with Ikshita not without messaging Ansh to also come out.

Outside in the garden.

Aarav and Reyansh are sitting and talking when Aaira's voice catches their attention and both turn back where Aarav and Reyansh see Aaira and Ikshita and obviously both Aarav and Reyansh have their own reasons for not liking Ikshita much.

Well, Ikshita's first impression was bad on both of them....so what is her fault in this that her behavior is talkative in which she sometimes speaks too much and sometimes speaks wrong things.

" Bhai can we both join you both?" Aaira says to which Aarav and Reyansh look at each other.

And then Reyansh looks at Aaira where their eyes meet where Aaira can see the yearning for her in his eyes, but then Aaira looks away from him at which he sighs.

" Hmm." Aarav allows both of them to sit with them but at the same time his phone starts ringing so Aarav goes aside to pick it up.

And here Ikshita is with Aaira and Reyansh.

"Well, you both have met before, but still, Reyansh this is Ikshita and Ikshita he..." Aaira is unable to speak further when Ikshita speaks

" Hello jiju " Ikshita tells Reyansh to which Aaira's eyes widen and then she suppresses her laughter when she sees Reyansh getting irritated at her words.

And there Ikshita too notices Reyansh annoying face at which she smile mischievously

" What? Now I will call my friend's boyfriend Jiju only, right?" says Ikshita teasing him more to which Aaira Reyansh looks at her and Reyansh slightly rolls his eyes at her words.

" And yes, I'm sorry for what I did that day, but I really had no idea that you were her boyfriend, your actions were villainous, that's why I.." Ikshita apologizes profusely but Reyansh gets irritated by her words again, 'villainous ? He and villain ? Can such a handsome boy ever be a villain ?

But then again, Reyansh doesn't drag this things and thinks of apologizing for his behavior too because obviously, he has never been that much rude to a girl before.

" It's okay, and I would also like to apologize, maybe I was too rude to you." Reyansh says to which Aaira smiles.

Well, she likes this thing about him very much, no matter who is in front of him, he forgives everyone.

And Ikshita also smiles at Reyansh's words.

"So like Aaira, you are also my friend now, right ?" Ikshita asks him to which Reyansh looks at Aaira and they have an unspoken conversation where Aaira gesture him to say yes to which Reyansh nods slightly.

" Ok." Reyansh says but before him saying ok, Ikshita noticed the unspoken conversation between him and Aaira on which she does nothing but smiles.

" Aaira, you are so lucky to have such a loyal boyfriend." says Ikshita

" Yes, I am lucky but he is not so lucky, he has got such an irritating girlfriend, I trouble him a lot." Aaira says to which Reyansh sighs.

" Did I ever complain? Don't call my girlfriend irritating otherwise..." Reyansh says to which Aaira sees him.

" Otherwise what?" Aaira asks

" Otherwise you know what I can do..." he says in a mischievous tone making Aaira's cheeks red instantly as she understands his intentions.

" And what do you call me Reyansh ? hmmm..." He says giving her a looks at which she gulps.

" Ahem, You both don't forget that I am still here..." Ikshita's words make Aaira and Reyansh realise her presence and they both looks at her

" You guys should continue your personal conversation in private...." says Ikshita and it is obvious that it is not difficult for her to understand things after listening to their growing talks.

Later, Aarav comes to them after completing his call and for some reason, he doesn't ignore Ikshita completely today like he does every day but yes, he doesn't even talk to her fully, but yes, he definitely takes part in the conversation between them.

Ansh also comes there and meets Ikshita well and later Advaita also joins them.

And they all have a great time where Ikshita feels the best because she has really never seen or experienced such a family atmosphere.

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Later, this happy night comes to an end, everyone has dinner and after saying bye to each other they head towards their homes.

Well, if there is anyone who is the happiest among them today, it is only Ikshita, she really enjoyed meeting this family today and she will cherish this good experience for the rest of her life.

She not only found Aaira as a friend but she feels as if she has found a complete family.

She cannot forget the love this family gave her today.

" Dad, I am already missing the time I spent with that family." Ikshita tells Naitik

At this time both of them are sitting on the couch in the hall of their house, both have just returned home where as soon as they sit inside the house, Ikshita shares this thing with her father

And on hearing this, Naitik does nothing but smiles.

" Hmm, Well I can understand who you are missing, the family or just one member of that family…. Naitik is unable to speak further when Ikshita interrupts him

" Dad, I am your daughter, you can't tease me like this..." Ikshita says mischievously to which Naitik raises his eyebrows.

" And the daughter who keeps on talking about one guy all day long to her father, at that time you do not remember that I am your father ?" He says this to which Ikshita pouts

Well, right now both of them are talking about Aarav because it won't be wrong to say that Ikshita liked Aarav at first sight or say that she has fallen in love with Aarav at first sight.

But yes, it is obvious that after the conversation that started between them after they met for the first time, Ikshita is unable to say anything to Aarav even if she wants to otherwise she is one of those girls who doesn't suppress her feelings nor wastes time, she just says straight away what she feels.

But she suppressed her feelings because of Aarav's behavior, but she tries her best to at least become his friend and this is the reason why, despite his grumpiness, she repeatedly tries to talk to Aarav and extends the hand of friendship to him everytime.

And whatever Ikshita felt for Aarav during these days, she told it all to her father, because obviously she has no one else here to whom she can express her feelings.

Yes, now she has a friend like Aaira but she cannot say all these things to her about her brother right away so currently she shares everything related to Aarav with her father only.

And her father is also happy that instead of choosing an unknown person, she chose the son of his close friend, who is such a good person.

Obviously Naitik knows what kind of a person Raj is and what kind of values ​​he has given to his children, that is why he cannot doubt the goodness of Aarav and he can trust Aarav blindly with his daughter if his daughter wants to see her future with him.

" I am thinking of looking for a good time and talking to Raj for you and Aarav, you can complete your studies after marriage." Naitik tells her, well, there was as much seriousness in his words as there was a joke too.

And Ikshita's eyes widen a bit on hearing these words from her father.

" Dad no, Not now." Ikshita says, however she knows this will happen very quickly because as far as she has observed Aarav, he will straight away refuse her if her father talks about their marriage.

" Why?" Naitik asks

"Not now because i want to know him more and anyway I don't want to make my love marriage, arranged, I will do a love marriage, which will be from his side too." Ikshita says on which Naitik smiles.

" How can you be so sure, it may happen that while you wait for your love marriage and he likes someone else." Naitik teases her on which she pouts

" Hww Dad, Don't be so negative, I am your daughter, so talk only positive things." She says with a pout to which Naitik does nothing but smiles.

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On the Other side.

At the Mehra house.

Ansh and Advaita are getting ready to sleep but before Ansh can go to bed, Advaita stops him.

" Can I talk to you about something? Advaita says to which Ansh looks at her confused, why is she asking permission before talking to him

" Since when did you start taking permission, say clearly what you want to say." He says coming closer to her who is standing on the other side of the bed.

" I probably know your answer, but I am still asking...Adhiriti's wedding is next week, maasi has invited us, so will you come?" Advaita says this to which Ansh's face turns tense.

" When you already knew my answer then what was the point of starting this topic? How did you even think that I would go and join in the happiness of that person because of whom my brother is sad today ?" Ansh says this to which Advaita looks at him and Ansh continues....

" If my cheerful brother is in this condition today, it is only because of her...and I know she is your sister, so you go, it will be necessary for you to go but do not expect anything from me....Because I cannot forget my brother's pain and I will never forgive the person who is the reason for his pain." Ansh says to which Advaita sees him silently

" And to understand this thing of mine, you probably won't have to think much because the proof is Reyansh.

Although today Aaira and Reyansh are together and happy.

But there was a time when he made Aaira sad and I cannot forget that.

I can never forgive anyone who hurts my siblings and my family in any way.

And that is why from today onwards don't talk anything related to her with me." He says this and Advaita doesn’t say anything to him, she just listens silently.

Well, it's not like Advaita has any sympathy for Adhiriti and doesn't care for Aarav, she also feels bad for Aarav, Rather she feels bad for Aarav more because he helped her in getting her happiness which was her life for her, But today he is so sad because of a member of her family, the boy who was so cheerful has completely changed today because of a member of her family and Advaita is angry with Adhiriti for this.

But still her and Aadhriti's relationship was such that when her maasi invited her and Ansh to her wedding, even though she didn't want to, she asked Ansh despite knowing the answer, she somehow spoiled his mood with this topic.

" I'm sorry." Advaita tells him to which Ansh sees her.

" No need to be sorry and yes you can go, I will have no problem with that." Ansh tells her to which she looks at him slightly rolling her eyes.

" First of all, I will not go anywhere without my husband and secondly, listen to my one-line reply to the long speech you gave..." Advaita says to which Ansh looks at her.

" Aarav is not just your brother, he is my family too, You may be his elder brother but the love of a Bhabhi for her devar is also not less." Advaita says to which Ansh smiles.

" And yes, after listening to your speech I would like to say one more thing, you will forgive Reyansh soon, you will see." she tells him with teasing smile.

" That day will never come." Ansh says

"That day will come soon, doctor." Advaita says to which he looks at her.

To be continued.....