RECAP

'Thank you' I beamed happily, I had been a little nervous about whether he would like the write up or not. A few minutes later we reached home.

Sara's POV

Asram rang the bell and we waited. I was feeling extremely restless, the thoughts of him entered my mind again. Everywhere his hands had touched me, and how scared I had been. Everything came rushing back into my head and I couldn't control myself. Tears poured out of my eyes without me realizing it. Asram pulled me into him and held me tight. I felt safe and tried slowing down my heartbeat. I heard the door open, and I slowly turned back. Looking at my father, I let go Asram's support and ran into my father's open arms. I hugged him tight, and he held me just as tight. I just continued crying into his chest. Why did this have to happen to me? Why ?

"What happened sweetheart?" My father asked softly.

"He...scared.....bad...he.." my words were all coming out jumbled. Asram sighed, looking extremely worried. That was when my father remembered his presence. Dad asked him to come in.

"Uncle, Sara is in no state to explain everything to you. Can we all just sit down and then I will explain everything" Dad nodded quietly and led me to living room. Jay was sitting and doing his home work. Bhai seemed to be helping him. Just then maa walked out of the kitchen. Looking at my state, she immediately rushed to me and hugged me tight. This caught bhai and Jay's attention. As soon as mom pulled away, Asram pulled her aside and told her something. She nodded and rushed back to the kitchen.

"Sara, sit down please. You don't have any energy" For once I listened to him and did as he had said. Mom walked in just then with a tray full of sweet food and a glass of orange juice. She forced me to eat, even though I couldn't think of digesting a bite, I agreed and she slowly fed me. Asram asked everyone else to sit down as well. He softly told everyone about everything that had happened today. Bhai and Dad were fuming. Mom was crying and hugging me, not letting me breathe. Jay looked so confused. Asram assured dad and bhai that he had beaten the crap out of Manav even after he was unconscious. He also informed them that he had been fired and blacklisted. Lastly, he was going to be in jail at least for the next 20 years. Turns out, Asram had some information of him doing some fraud, but he had not informed the police. He had now told them everything to ensure that Manav stays away from my life.

Both of them seemed to calm down a little. But Jay thought that I was crying because of Asram. So he slowly walked there, none of us realized since we were quite busy talking. That is when we heard a soft sound. All of us turned to see that Jay had punched Asram. Of course it didn't hurt him but I got up and went to my brother. I wanted to know what was up with him. He looked the most angry, I had ever seen him. I kneeled down and looked at Jay, slowly pulling him towards me.

"Jay, why did you hit Asram?'

"Ra di, He made you cry. I can't see you cry. You know when I was a small boy, you used to sleep beside me at night. You didn't realize I was awake and I saw you cry and sometimes you used to talk even in your sleep about some Asram. Later, I realized it was Bhai's best friend but before I could punch him for making you cry, he went away. Now he came back and see you are crying di. I love you and I don't want you to cry di. I love you" He cried as I held him tightly. God, I am so lucky to have this little angel, even though he did announce to everyone, including Asram, that I used to cry because of him.

"I love you to J, you are the best. I may have cried because of him earlier, but today he saved me from some bad guy. That man was hitting me and he helped me. He punched that man and put him in jail. He helped me. Now, my sweet prince, can you say sorry to him." I explained to him as simply as I could. He looked very guilty.

"I am sorry sir" Jay looked as if he would almost cry, I was about to tell him that it is okay. Asram turned towards Jay and pulled him gently to make him stand between his feet. Asram gave Jay a small smile and wiped of his tears.

"It's okay buddy, I am also sorry for making your didi cry. I was a very bad boy earlier, but now I have changed. I promise you I won't hurt your didi and make her cry ever again, at least I will try my best."

"Pinky promise?" Jay asked innocently holding out his pinky finger.

"Pinky Promise" He replied instantly, intertwining their pinky fingers'.

" Also, why are you calling me sir, it makes me feel old. Even your sister, I keep telling her not to call me sir. But, no she won't listen. Atleast you listen to me. Please, you are my friend right?"

"Yes, I am your friend. Now can you tell me how you beat the bad guy who was hurting Ra di. Teach me please!!"

"Alright champ, but before that you need to eat. All super heroes need food, mainly healthy food." With that Jay hugged Asram and agreed. He is going to be such a good father someday, I thought. Oh god, why are you thinking about his kids, my mind taunted. Asram picked Jay up and Jay shouted

"Mama, I want to eat very healthy food so that someday I can also beat up a bad guy like Dada"(In Marathi it means Elder brother)

"Sure beta, everyone on the table now."

"Dada?" I questioned "Isn't dada grandpa"

"Di, you don't know anything. I am learning Marathi in school, dada means elder brother. Since I already call Adi bhai, bhai. I thought of using another word. Otherwise I will become fully confused about who I am calling."

"Oh, I see smarty pants" He grinned at me and hugged Asram once more before Asram put him down and he ran towards the dining room. Everyone else had also left.

Asram turned towards me and softly said, "I hope I didn't say anything you didn't want me to. If I did, I am sorry, but they are your family and they need to know "

"Thanks a lot Ash, for helping me, for explaining it to them, for being there for me even though I had not been talking to you properly for the whole day-"

"You better not thank me ever again. No more using Sorry, Thank you and Please. Remember, we had once made that promise when we were younger. And stop calling me- wait you called me Ash. You called me Ash." He was bouncing up and down like a little kid, and I couldn't help but grin widely.

"Don't get too used to it. I'm still in the testing process, if you piss me ever again, I will stop using Ash. Are we clear?" I tried to sound stern but he stood there smiling as if he slept with a hanger in his mouth the previous day. I rolled my eyes at him and said.

"Asram, can you stop smiling like a mad man. It may creep people out. Specially Jay, who has just started liking you." Saying that I started walking in the direction everyone else had gone, but he stopped me. I felt his palm on my wrist stopping me.

"Sara, I really wanted to apologize about what I did years ago. I didn't know I made you cry so much. Please, please can you ever forgive me."

"Asram, I have forgiven you. Don't worry, let bygones be bygones, and anyways your credit card and time belongs to Akshita and me this weekend, so don't worry I will punish you enough. I will shop till you drop." I grinned mischievously and then dragged him with me to the dinner table. Jay wanted Asram to sit beside him and feed him. I sat on the other side of Jay, which coincidently happened to be opposite to Asram.

I saw how happily Asram fed him and talked to him. I smiled at the sight and looked at the rest of my family. Mom and Adi were also looking at the same scene and talking softly, but dad was looking at me. He raised an eyebrow, as if asking if I liked him. I just couldn't lie to dad, so I nodded and blushed. Everyone's mood improved during the meal and by the end of it, everyone was happily talking. Finally it was time for Asram to leave.

"Don't go dada. Stay with me for today atleast. Please, please, We can have a night out." Jay whined. He has become too attached to Asram already. I smiled and looked between the two of them.

"Look champ, I have work tomorrow and you have school. So I have a better idea. This weekend your sister and my sister (Sara and Akshita) have made me promise that I will take them to the mall, as a punishment for being bad with your di in the past. Why don't you also come with your di and you and I can spend some time together. We can see if Adi can also come and we can have fun while your sister, makes me go bankrupt. What say?" Asram asked him. He looked at me and smiled. I returned the gesture and mouthed ' I promise to make you go bankrupt'. He just shook his head while grinning and turned his attention back to Jay

"Yes, thank you so much Dada. I love you"

"And I love you, Champ. Now, will you be a good boy and go to sleep" Jay nodded and hugged everyone else as well before going to his room.

"Sara, you can take the rest of the week off if you want to rest. You may not be comfortable, so please do"

"Are you mad? I will get so bored sitting at home and I can't let one psycho affect me so much. It happens to a lot of girls everywhere. I am absolutely fine." I told him strongly. He nodded while smiling. He hugged my mum, and she kissed the top of his head and thanked him. Next he shook hands with dad and hugged him to. Lastly him and bhai did some weird handshake and then hugged each other before he left. Not fair, he didn't tell me bye properly, I thought. Urgh...stupid mind please shut up I said to myself. I informed my parents that I was tired and I headed straight to my room. Just then my phone beeped. I smiled.

Please take care of yourself. You know I am ALWAYS there for you even if you are angry at me. You know, you look cute when you are angry. I saw that frown when I didn't tell you a proper good-bye before I left. So anyways, good night, sweet dreams.

P.S. You know I am always there if you need someone to talk to or need someone to listen

­­­P.P.S. Please I beg you, don't make me go bankrupt this Saturday <3

XOXO

Ash

I smiled brightly at my phone and replied back.

I will take care of myself and I know you are always there. Yes, I felt a little angry, you had a special good-bye for everyone but me. Not fair. I may think of leaving you with a little money if you help me with something. Tell you the deal in office tomorrow.

P.S- Message or call me once you reach home safely

XOXO

S

Worried about me darling -Ash

Oh, shut up. It is too late in the night and mom asked me to do this Mr.I am the best- S

Ok ok - Ash

Concentrate on driving, not on your phone you idiot.-S

Aww..so you are worried. But ok fine, I will concentrate on driving and message you once I reach. Also I am quite interested to know your deal. -Ash

A while later my phone beeped again, I smiled as soon as I read the contact name. He had reached home safely. Good. With that I went of to sleep. Little did I know, that dad saw this whole thing and I was going to have a detailed interrogation the next day.