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Bonne lecture!

03/10/2021 — Dedicated to those twinning souls. ♥️

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"Hey, guys... Welcome to... ugh!" *yawns*

*presses the button*

*quiet tone* "Hey, everyone! Welcome to our channel... I know it's freaking dark here but..." *movements in the bed* "It's still a little early to six thirty, and I just woke up. With..." *cranes his neck to the left* "my begum asleep besides..." *turns back to the screen* "Our schedules got really tight lately, with my constant flying and Zoya's destination wedding event. We rarely saw each other, and it kinda irks us. But..." *sighs in relief* "We finally are back home. And today we have planned to spend a little with ammi and abbu who are still staying back in town... and, with whom we fortunately could have left Diya back in Mumbai..." *hears the bed move and looks back* *whispers* "Is she awake?" *notices her calming down* "Yeah... so Diya baby was let to stay with her naani naanu for no one was home to take care of her... I guess this was the first time she stayed without the both of us for a... a whole weekend..." *looks in the void while thinking* "Neither are we used to being away for so long. And time was not even moving by for us to see her again."

*bed dips*

"Zoya?" *turns to her in the bed and hears a faint humming* "You awake, jaan?" *feels a hand around him* "Oh, wokay..." *pulls her closer to his chest and kisses her hair* "So yes, we will finally..."

*muffled voice* "Turn off the light... five more minu..." *lazily falls asleep snuggling into him*

"Sorry, baby. I will turn off the light..." *looks at the camera lens and holds a finger on his lips mouthing* "Gotta go." *cups the lens*

*camera being left on the nightside stand*

"Good morning, love!" *sound of a small peck*

*sleepily* "Aren't... aren't you slee—py?"

*closes his eyes* "Gone far away, now... so I thought of doing a vlog right now... Hope I didn't disturb you much...*

*sniffs* "Thanks to you... I think... I think I am losing my sleep... as well..." *louder* "Thank you very much."

"Oh, are you?" *shifts on the bed* "Interesting... very very interes—" *voice lowered*

*giggles* "Aditya... Aditya, stop... it t—tickles a... a lot..." *gasps* "Aditya... let me go..."

*husky whisper* "I didn't hold you to leave you, begum..." *hisses in pain* "Ouch!"

*groans* "Ek number ke ahmek insaan hain aap... Don't frown at me. Look, the red button is still turned on."

*cranes his neck* "Oh, shoot! Sorry..." *takes the camera* "Signing off, for now."

*presses the record button*

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"Hello, everyone! It's almost seven thirty in the morning, and janaab and I are finally up and ready for the day." *cuts* "Breakfast is done, and within a hour we would able to go out. Well... hopefully! Knowing Aditya, though..." *heavy sigh*

"Like Aditya might have said in the beginning, we are going to meet ammi and abbu, and bring our little girl back home... since we had to leave her alone due to unavoidable work schedule." *pouts* "I missed my baby bear so much... I just had ammi on the phone, she said Diya was not yet awake after the rough night, due to the fact she takes time to find comfort in new places. Not that she didn't mingle well with her grandparents. And staying alone without either of us... this was certainly her first. And ours, too."

*loud scream* "And here I am!" *waves at the camera* "We are back, folks. And ready for the day, starting with my lovely wife's yummy breakfast after this long and boring weekend." *wraps an arm around her and kisses her cheek* "Thank you so much, love!"

*blushes and turns to him* *in a soft tone* "Aditya, we are not alone, don't do so."

*frowns* "Why not? You should never forget to express your love and praise it whenever you are able to, at least ten... no, a hundred times a day. And more if you can." *nears her ear* "Or maybe you don't want to show how it affects you—"

*elbows him* "Ho gaya, aapka?" *faces the camera again* "Anyways, this..." *points her index to him* "will never stop... so we will come back in a short while for the rest. Still need to get ready. See you, for now!" *covers the camera*

*leans into the steering wheel staring at the camera* "Here we go, finally settled to go to the in-laws'." *looks around to check for her* "Zoya, being all excited to meet her abbujaaaan," *chuckles* "She has been rushing here and there in the house for a couple of hours to pack for them." *turns to the left as he hears the steps* "Okay, time to shut up, Adi beta!"

*opens the trunk and puts the bags* *distant voice* "Aditya, did you forget to take Diya's extra bag I gave you?"

*bites his lower lip* "Oh, shit!"

*cuts*

"Finally! We somehow managed to start the car from there. And guess what, people? Since it's quite a hot day, and we all need some relaxation, we..." *tries to intensify the suspense* "...are going to the beach, yeyy. Though, the weather is kind of gloomy right now, I hope our beach day plan doesn't sink to the sea." *proudly smiling at her word game*

*A blankly looks at her*

*notices his reaction and nervously chuckles* "What? Can't I even joke?"

"But first, you shall learn how to, sweetheart."

*Z punches his arm*

*A hisses in pain*

*looks to the front* "Anyways... we will just have some fun chatting with everyone, before they go back to Mussoorie... it's been a long time we haven't been there, have we, Aditya?"

*focused on the road* "Um, I don't know... I guess we have been there for ammi abbu's anniversary. Which was a few months ago."

"Umm... indeed!" *looks back at the road pensively* "We should plan a vacation, once all the work is done."

*starts off from the signal light* "Don't worry, jaan..." *turns to the camera* "We will soon get our family moment." *winks at the screen*

"So guys, here we are inside their colony. Within a few minutes more, we will be with our sweet little angel." *wide grin of excitement* I don't know how she is going to react to seeing us, though. She might have missed us a lot, don't you think?" *turns to him as he locked the car and chuckles*

"Not sure about you... but I know she missed her papa..." *proudly smiling*

"Of course she would have, after all she didn't have her partner in crime, hai na?" *playful pat on his shoulder* "Now, hold this camera for a while. I will get the bags." *forwards the device*

*shakes his head* *distant voice* "That's fine, you take the lead, I will join you in a few."

*moves in fast forward—walks through the lobby—presses the lift button—gets into the lift—keeps the talking*

*standing in the floor corridor* *whispery voice* "Reached the floor, and now the doorstep." *turns the camera front side on*

"I think I can hear..." *grins hearing a babyish giggle* "Means baby is awake. Zoya, time to surprise someone." *presses the doorbell*

*distant lady voice* "Coming!"

*steps nearing the door* *lock being undone* *doorknob twisted*

"Here you are, both of you!" *smiles at her daughter and son-in-law*

*hugs her mother* "How are you, ammi?"

"All good, what would happen to us? Now, come inside!" *pulls away and welcomes Aditya smiling with a nod*

*grave voice* "Look who is here to take our little princess away!" *sounds of steps coming downstairs*

"Ga...ga..." *playfully taps on her grandfather's cheek* "Ba...ba..." *fits her fist in her mouth*

*chorus* "Hey, babygirl!"

*turns to look towards the guests* *smile widening at the realization* *loud squeal* *stretched her arms and tries to jump out of her grandpa*

"Oh, oh! Already changing your court, jaan?" *tries to hold the excited toddler* "Arey, careful! You were cool with naanu till now, what happened?"

"Abbu, it has been two days she hasn't had his special pampering. Now just wait and watch, how naughtier she will be." *giggles and focuses on D staring at A keeping the bags aside* "See, mumma is not even visible for her."

*sighs and turns to the screen* "I told you she would have missed me." *looks back at the baby following his moves* "Right, baby? Didn't you miss me the most, um?" *cooes* *holds his hands open for her to lean in* "Aw, my sweetest girl! Papa missed you too, so so much." *holds her tight and toothless-y chews her chubby face*

*giggles* "Pa...pa..." *pulls on his ear*

*clears her throat* "I am also here, little lady." *sighs while focusing on the father-daughter* *chuckles at D tapping on both his cheeks continuously*

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*talks softly while D on his lap staring at the camera* "Hey, so, ammi and beti are busy in the kitchen area, abbu had an important call." *D looking up at her father* "It's just papa and baby..." *pulls the toy out of D's mouth* "...left alone in the living room..." *D eating her toy again, her chubby leg dangling* *pulls her hand out* "I said no, Diya."

*D looks up again before looking at the device* *tries to take it from him*

*hold her arms away* "Baby, here! Say 'hi' to everyone." *looks down at her* "Hi, friends... say, baby!" *nudges her as she stares at the screen blankly* "They also missed you, give them a kiss-ie."

*shows her chubby palm up* "Haaaa..." *waves her hand* "Haaa baa..."

*nears her ear to whisper* "Very good. Kiss-ie for papa?" *turns his cheek as she pulls his face for a wet peck* "Aw, thank you! Here, for you also." *gives her a loud smooch while she sucks her fist* "Why so yummy, baby?" *rubs his nose by her ear*

*distant voice* "Ammi, your son-in-law seems to be hungry, we shall make it fast or he won't spare my poor baby." *giggles of women* "Zoya, aap bhi na!"

*looks up* "See, ammi?" *stands up with the baby and walks to the ladies* "Your daughter doesn't even give her husband the respect of being one." *turns the back camera on* "Please explain to her."

*keeps the wooden spatula and turns to Z* "Zoya? What is Aditya beta saying?" *holds her hands on her hips*

*gasps* "Ammi... ammi, don't fall for his words. He knows how to talk and impress people very well."

"Accha? And you are that sweet innocent woman who says nothing, aren't you?"

*throws a sarcastic smile* "Jahapannah, please go have a seat! Lunch will be served in a little while."

"Your wish is my command, begum jaan. Let's go, baby!"

"Ma...mma... mumma..." *opens and closes her grabby hands calling for her mother*

*looks up from her pan* "Now that it is yum-yum time, you see mumma is also here." *turns the cooker low* *washes her hands* "Um? Where was this mumma all this while?" *walks to the two and stands too close to the camera* *picks baby up in her arms* *fake frown* "Mumma is still angry at you. Haan, ang—y at baby." *cooes while rubbing her tummy over her onesie* "Let's go fill this hung—y tummy, now."

"Look at that sad sad face, tho..." *Z glances at the screen before looking down* "She is upset, don't scold baby, mumma..." *turns to baby leaning on her mother's shoulder* "Why, this pout is sure telling our little woman wants something."

*chuckles and kisses her forehead* "My sweet girl is indeed hungry, and has her own ways to convey it." *shifts her to the front as she playfully cradles her in both arms* *talks in a childish tone* "And then, we will go to take a sh-weet lil' nap, okay baby?" *moves away to the stairs* "And yes, jahapannah?" *uses her sweetest voice* "Could you check on the dish cooking in the pan, and add the salt, pepper along with the spices please?"

"Begum jaan, if you ask me to do things this way, I might also end up adding some extra sugar in the dish..." *her eyes widen* "I mean, you asked me so sweetly."

*throws a lopsided smile* *mouths the words* "Besharam insaan..." *turns away and disappears in the stairs*

*loud sigh* "Hayye...soni!" (Beautiful)

"If you are done staring at the blank wall," *turns around in a swift at the unexpected voice* "we shall finish the work." *walks away to the lounge room*

"Y-yes, abbu... oh, my! Almost gone." *exhales loudly*

*turns off the camera*

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*sets the camera* "Alright..." *smiles* "Hey, guys. So, someone finally got up from..." *looks away at someone behind the camera* *baby sleepily whining* "Someone finally got up from her sweet nap, but still looking sleepy." *baby seen crawling to her* "Why, our Diya baby is a sh-eepyhead. Hai na?"

*emits a babyish whine to her question* *leans into her mother's chest*

*picks her upper and lays her on her shoulder* "Fine, fine. Mumma won't tease her baby. You sleep, sorry." *pats her back*

*pulls away and stares at her mother* "Mum...mum...ma" *observes her earrings and feels them* "Mumma...aaaah" *lays her head down on her shoulder while inspecting the glitter on her saree*

"It's almost half past three and the weather is all much better, in fact very hot." *pulls baby in her arms and brushes her hair off her forehead* "Now that baby is also up, we shall get ready for a little outing. What say?" *exchanges a smile with baby who giggles patting her cheeks*

*door being pushed* "Zoya... is Diya still— hey, baby!" *baby looks back at the doorway and sits up* "Finally you're up, my little princess." *cooes and picks the kid* *sits beside Z* "Let's get you ready too! Look at the sweaty face, dirty baby you are...you also change your clothes. Papa will take care of princess D from here."

*eyes following his retreating figure* "Don't make her take a shower now, I will get her stuff." *sighs* *looks down at the camera* "We will be back soon. Until then..." *winks and closes the camera*

*baby fastened on her seat* "Diya jaan!" *baby looks up from her foot* "Where are we going now, jaan? Would you tell our friends?"

"Agh...aaah..." *opens her arms for him to hold her* "Pa...pa..."

"Haan, papa will hold you once at the beach. Soon we will be there." *baby drops her arms and looks straight pulling on her foot* "Now, where is your mumma gone?"

"Here, don't start whining like a baby now!" *fills the trunk* "Ammi was telling Noor would be joining later, so we were packing some extra snacks."

"Great! Means we will have some fun, finally."

*glares at him* "What are you trying to say, Mr. Hooda? Isn't it fun with us?" *crosses her arms against her chest*

"Well, Mrs. Hooda, 'our' fun is something els..." *camera turned off*

*sets the camera* "Diya! Diya baby, look at mumma!" *baby turns to her mother* *laughs* "Hey, baby! What are you doing?"

"Baby and papa...are making a beautiful sandcastle..." *D turns back to her father* "Look, Diya!" *adds an extra tower with the bucket* "Zoya, come and see this! Have a look at our work!"

*nears their position* "Wow, how beautiful! Good job, baby!"

*giggles* *shows up her toy shovel* "Haa..." *sees sand falling from the tool* *takes a pinch of sand in her palm to her mouth*

*gasps* "Diya, no!" *holds her hand and wipes the sand away* "No eating sand, chi!" *grimaces* "Zoya, hold her, I will get her towel."

"Come here, naughty girl!" *sits beside baby* "Always putting something in your mouth, aren't you?" *takes the dust off her baby suit*

*giggles* *struggles and stands on her legs* "Mum...ma..." *caresses her cheek* *hugs her by the neck*

"Here..." *bends down to their level and takes her hands* "Um, here you go!" *baby looks at him cleaning her hands while grabbing onto her mother* "Sand is to play with, not have it. Or, your little tummy," *playfully rubs it making baby laugh* "will feel sad."

*happily claps her hands while thumping on her feet* *tries to take his shades off*

*pulls away* "These are mine. Here are yours." *puts her glasses on* "Um, just like a star. Now let's go play in the water a little." *lifts baby*

"Have fun, both of you!" *pauses the recording*

"Guys, look there!" *zooms in* *laughs at baby cringing feeling the cold water* "She looks so scared, my poor thing."

"She doesn't like it for sure, look at her face beta." *chuckles*

*D whines and grabs A's arm* *bends her legs up*

*loud voice* "Aditya, stop disturbing her! Don't make her cry!"

*A chuckles* *lifts her upper and comforts the kid rocking her*

"Don't worry, ammi. It's her first, so she is not liking it. It will get better with time, just wait and watch." *chortles*

*A walks to them with the toddler tightly holding his neck* *passes her to R*

"Diya got so scared of the water, kya?" *opens arms to hold her grandkid* "Diya doesn't like cold water, does she? Um?" *lays her down her lap and kisses her soft hands*

"Diya is not scared of anything. Our Diya baby is a sh-trong girl. Right, jaanu?" *tickles her tummy over her suit* *puts her hat correctly* *turns to A coming back from the sea* "Aditya, you are not swimming much today?"

*sits next to her* "Zoya, come with me na! Let's get into the water a little too. Alone is boring."

*shakes her hand* "No... that's fine. You know I don't like getting in the salted water. You go and drench yourself."

*raises his eyebrows* "Fine!" *stands up* "Give me the camera!" *takes and hands it over to R*

*confused tone* "Aditya beta, this..."

"Aditya, what are you— aaah!" *screams as he lifts her up in his arms* "Wha— what are you doing? Let me down, everyone is watching!"

"Why would I leave you? And don't think of the people, they all are busy with their work." *lopsided grin*

"But why..." *notices they were moving to the sea* "No, no, no... Aditya, I swear I will... Ammi!" *voice distancing away*

"Arey, beta..." *laughs at the two* *D sees her parents going away and crawls towards them* "Where are you going, little one? You just stay with naani."

*A stops by the shore and leaves Z her feet* *Z glares at him and tries to move away* *A pulls her back making the both struggle and fall in the water*

*looks at her parents and excitedly claps her hands* "Papa mumma khe—" *turns to her grandmother and giggles*

*A helps her stand up* *holds his ears to ask sorry* *Z looks at her drenched clothes and starts beating him* *A pulls her in his arms*

*clears her throat* "I guess we have had enough show now." *hides D's eyes and cups the camera lens*

*baby whining trying to take the hand off her eyes*

"Tauba! Did I just enter the scene to fall on appi and jeeju romancing in the water? My innocent eyes!"

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*tired sigh* "So guys, our day is coming to an end. Just had dinner with the in-laws and spent some great time before their departure the next day." *shifts the camera behind* "Baby just fell asleep out of exhaustion as well, thankfully she won't get to wake us up early." *brings the camera back to the screen board* *turns to see his wife taking her seat* "Although the tired feeling by the end of the day..." *turns back to the screen* "We have had so much fun, especially..."

"Especially when you dropped your wife in the sea, didn't you?" *fake glare* "You are really so bad, Aditya. Thankfully I changed into something simple for the beach."

"Come on, baby. It was just for fun. Even you got to get your revenge after that. So we are even." *pouts*

*sarcastic smile* "Well, that's true. You even drank a mouthful of salted water, which was funny to see." *turns to the screen* "Sorry guys, we couldn't shoot that particular thing. But, next time, I promise you the fun." *controls her grin*

"Yeah, no please. That was gross." *grimaces* *both laugh* "Anyways, we are wrapping this whole vlog thanking you for joining us in our fun day."

"Keep looking forward to more fun, adventurous videos of our crazy family, and we will soon meet you guys with another vlog of the Hoodas' life. Until then, it's us signing off on a happy note. And last, but not the least... we love you all."

"Ba-bye!" *closes his palm on the camera*

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With a loud sigh, he leaned back on his office chair and looked at the computer screen. "Finally, done with the work.", as he rubbed his face.

"Aditya, what are you still doing here? It's already past one at night.", he looked up to see his wife standing at the doorstep, worry on her face as she leaned her frame by the wall.

He frowned at his wife. "Zoya, why are you still awake? You have to go to the office tomorrow, as well."

"As if you didn't have a tiring day.", saying so, she walked in and stood beside him. "You can do all this tomorrow, as well."

"Don't worry, I am done editing. At least, it could be launched tomorrow with no rush.", he held her hand and led her to sit on his lap, as she started ruffling his hair. "How was it?"

"Um, fun?", he smiled. "It's not up to me to give an opinion though, but the viewers."

She grinned back and, dropping a kiss on his forehead, wrapped him in her embrace. "I still don't feel it right to post clips of baby. Don't you think we should reduce it to us only?"

"I know what you are thinking of, love. But don't you worry, we are not making videos of her everyday life routine. As part of our family, we just get to show our children to our sweet fans all over the world. Today was about us meeting Diya after a little separation so it was so much of her in the content, but I promise, we won't focus on her more. Okay?", he reassuringly told her and saw her hesitant face. "Hey, baby! Don't pull this face off! If you don't like it, we won't make any from now on. Please, don't look sad like this, or I will cry as well."

She chuckled and replied, "Drama queen! And I know, you care for baby too. I believe you. I won't mind."

"Accha? Then say it how much with a kiss.", a widening smirk on his face as he followed her reaction. "Aap bhi na, Aditya. Now turn off this laptop and let's go to bed. I am exhausted."

She stood up and was to move away when he stopped and picked her up in his arms. "Ah! Aditya, stop doing this and scaring me all the time!", she gasped at the suddenness before holding onto his neck.

"I thought you would have been used to it.", he threw a playful smile and stared at her. "Let me do the honors and handle my wife, begum jaan."

She blushed and grinned against his chest, as he walked out of the room, while she turned the lights off. Giggles and gasps were heard as they closed the bedroom door, shutting the curtains to the scene and entering the world of dreams.

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End of The Hoodas' At The Beach

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Hola, everyone!

Hope you are doing fantastic, safe and healthy wherever you are.

I know it's been quite long. I was not supposed to come in here this soon, knowing my exams are in fifteen days from now on, but well... today was kind of particular so thought to say 'hi' to you all. I hope you are being good kids though, and not being me skipping revision sessions to write. *facepalm*

This was crap, I know. But I kinda got inspired falling on vlog of people here and there, and although I follow Zoya's thoughts, I has this idea in mind, and wondered what if this happened for real. Like seeing AdiYa (though fictional characters) enjoying their life post marriage. However, blame my lack of time and inspiration for the not-so-good-at-all work this turned out to be.

Anyways, I won't be able to write or publish anything for a good while, hoping I would be back by the end of the month or beginning of November. If you have any particular requests like what and/or how to write, I am open for suggestions.

Until next time,

With love,

Shuruthy.