It was the time of the day, the sun was shining on the Chauhan house and the soft breeze was playing with the flowers. Avni and Aditya were standing on the terrace of the Chauhan house. Aditya was looking at Avni who remembered something and got lost.

Avni again heard the voices.

Avni heard her voice: please leave me. Please, let me go.

Person: not today, today…

Avni saw quick black and white flesh where two boys were misbehaving with a girl. Aditya thinks.

Aditya in mind: why she is silent? Why she is not saying anything? Is someone in her life?

Aditya looked at Avni who came back to reality and she looked around and then she saw Aditya. Avni thinks. Aditya looked at Avni.

Aditya: Avni?

Avni looked at Aditya.

Aditya: are you ok?

Avni looked at Aditya and she smiled by looking down. Avni nodded.

Avni: No, no one is in my life.

Aditya looked down and he thinks and then he looked at Avni. Avni looked away and Aditya thinks.

Aditya: no one is there?

Avni looked at Aditya and she understood to see him why he asked that question. Avni shook her head.

Avni: I am saying the truth. I took the time to answer you because I was not ready for this type of question.

Aditya: oh ok. Sorry, if you didn’t like that.

Avni shook her head.

Avni: nothing is like that. It’s completely fine.

Aditya smiled.

Aditya: By the way, you help uncle in his business, but I have never seen you with him.

Avni smiled.

Avni: I don’t like to go to parties. I have met Uncle many times in business meetings and I have also met Arjun, but I have never met you.

Aditya smiled. Aditya and Avni talked for some time.

Aditya: so, can we move downstairs now?

Avni nodded.

Avni: hmm.

Aditya nodded.

Aditya: ok.

They turned and Aditya signed Avni you first. Avni smiled and they went.

In the living area, both families were sitting.

Gaurav: Aditya and Avni are taking a good time. I think things will go well.

Everyone smiled.

Amar: I hope so.

Alka: should I go to call them?

Gaurav was about to say.

Anjana: No, no, let them talk. They should talk after all, it is a matter of a lifetime.

Alka nodded. Avni and Aditya came to the living area and everyone saw them.

Alka: here they are.

Aditya smiled. Aditya stood with Arjun who was sitting. Avni went to Anjana she sat with her and when Aditya saw that Avni has sat then he sat. Arjun signed what happened to Aditya. Aditya kept his finger on his lips. The families talked for some time.

Anjana: so now we should go.

Alka: hey, how can you go like this? We will not let you people go without having lunch. Lunch is ready.

Gaurav: Oh wow, Bhabhi, get the food quickly. I am very hungry.

The Rathore family was surprised and Anjana widened her eyes and then she looked at her sons. Arjun and Aditya smiled. Anjana shook her head. Everyone smiled.

 Alka: just two minutes.

They smiled.

Then Alka and Avni arranged the dining table. Everyone came and sat at the dining table. They had lunch. The Rathore family liked the lunch.

Anjana: Did Avni prepare this lunch?

Avni looked at her and she was about to reply.

Indravati: Yes, yes, Avni prepared it.

Avni and Alka were shocked. Avni looked at her mother who signed her to relax. Avni looked down and Aditya saw that.

Avni: ab, I helped mama.

Everyone looked at her. Indravati looked at Avni who looked down. Indravati smiled fakely.

Indravati: Woh, time was less and Avni had to get ready also so Alka helped her. But, Avni can cook food.

The Rathore family smiled.

Anjana: we understand. Even if she didn’t know cooking then also we have no problem. We have staff for work.

Avni and the others smiled.

Gaurav: food is awesome.

They smiled. Aditya looked at Avni who was looking at her plate.

After lunch, everyone was sitting in the living area.

Indravati: dessert? Avni has prepared Kheer.

Aditya was surprised because he doesn’t like Kheer. Arjun looked at Aditya and smirked.

Arjun: kheer. Wow, Bhai’s favorite.

Aditya looked at Arjun. Anjana looked at them.

Arjun said in Aditya's ear: Bhai, it will be fun today, you always throw tantrums over food and Mom also cook your favorite things. Today eat my favorite Kheer.

Aditya glared at him.

Avni took the bowls of Kheer and she gave the bowls to all. Avni gave that to Arjun.

Arjun: thank you.

Avni smiled and then she gave the bowl to Aditya.

Anjana was looking at Aditya. She thought, he will refuse but to her shock, Aditya had a bit. Aditya liked Kheer.

Aditya: this Kheer is very tasty.

The Rathore family was shocked and Aditya rocked actually Avni rocked because she cooked the kheer. The Rathore family looked at each other.

The Chauhan family smiled.

Aditya: it is so delicious. I have never eaten this much tasty Kheer.

Arjun murmurs: this much tasty what? You have never eaten Kheer till today.

Aditya whispered to Arjun: Arjun, this Kheer is actually very tasty. Really, it is very delicious. I want more. I can eat a full big bowl.

Arjun: then ask Bhabhi to give you more.

Adi: Shut up,

Arjun chuckled. Aditya looked at Avni and they passed a smile to each other.

After sometime.

Gaurav: so, now we should go. Children also need time to think about each other and their alliance.

Amar: yes, you said right, after all, it is a matter of a lifetime. They have to spend life with each other. We should give them time and freedom of decision.

Gaurav: yes.

Everyone smiled. Aditya took blessings from the Chauhan family and Avni took blessings from the Rathore family.

Aditya: Bye, Avni.

Avni: bye.

Then Rathore family went from there. Avni was looking at them and then she went to her room. The Chauhan family saw her and then they looked at each other.

The Rathore family was on the way. Aditya was driving the car and Arjun was sitting beside him and their parents were sitting in the backseat.

Anjana: I really liked Avni and you, Aditya.

Aditya was about to say but Arjun interrupted.

Arjun: Mom, I also liked Avni Ji if Bhai refused this alliance then don’t forget to talk about my alliance.  

Aditya glared at him and Arjun smirked. Aditya looked at the road.

Aditya: Shut up, Arjun, else I will beat you. When I said no.
                                                        
Anjana and Gaurav smiled.

Anjana: Means, you like her. It’s a yes from your side.

Aditya smiled and blushed but he covered it.

Aditya: Mom, I said that I didn’t say no and the rest is in your and Dad’s hand. As you both feel right.

Anjana shook her head and looked at her husband who was also smiling.

Anjana: ok, Baba, but still you think about it and do tell us soon.

Aditya smiled. Arjun turned his face and he smiled to see his parents and their parents were also smiling.

Soon they reached their home.

Aditya came to his room and he smiled thinking about Avni who was sitting in her room and was lost in thinking about her future but her past was hunting her.

At night time, the Rathore family was sitting in the dining area. They were having their dinner. Arjun saw Aditya and he didn’t like that Aditya is having dinner silently and peacefully.

Arjun: Mom, didn’t you have cooked Kheer?

Aditya looked up from his plate.

Arjun: Today someone wanted to have Kheer.

Aditya looked at Arjun who saw him from the corner of his eyes. Aditya thought to avoid this teasing session.

Anjana: yes, I have prepared Kheer, especially for Adi.  Adi, you will have it, right?

Aditya: Mom, Arjun, stop pulling my leg. If I would have refused to eat then Avni would have felt bad so I had that but when I ate that then honestly I liked that. That it.

The Rathore family looked at each other.

Arjun: Mom, did you see, he is taking Bhabhi’s side from now. Your son slipped from your hands.

Both Anjana and Arjun laughed. Gaurav also smiled and Aditya made a face.

Aditya: if your teasing session is done then can I have my dinner?

Anjana yes yes, have it then you have to eat kheer.

Gaurav: why you both are troubling my son? Let him have dinner. You have it, Adi.

Anjana and Arjun made a face.

Aditya: thanks, dad.

Gaurav: it's ok, my son, you have your dinner then kheer is also on your way.

Anjana and Arjun laughed. Aditya was surprised.

Aditya: Dad, you also? I don’t want to have dinner. I am going.

Aditya got up and started going.

Anjana: Adi. Adi, stop. Adi, listen. Adi.

Aditya went from there. Anjana made a face and shook her head.

Anjana: this boy.

They smiled.

Anjana: I think, Adi likes Avni.

Arjun: Like? It is more than like. Bhai said yes by just seeing her.

Anjana and Gaurav were surprised and they looked at each other then they looked at Arjun.

Anjana: really?

Arjun nodded. Anjana got excited.

Anjana: what did he say?

Arjun kept his arms on the table and he leaned to his mother. Gaurav shook his head and had a bit.

At the time of the night, Aditya was laying on the bed hugging the cushion and he was thinking about Avni and smiling.

On the other side, Avni was sitting on the bed in her room and she was lost in her thoughts. Alka entered Avni’s room and found her lost. Alka thought and she looked at Avni. Alka came to Avni.

Alka: bacha, what are you thinking?

Avni gave no response because she was still lost in her thoughts. Alka kept her hand on Avni’s shoulder. Avni came back to reality.

Avni: hmm.

Avni looked at her mother.

Avni: yes, Mama, did you say something?

Alka sat on the bed.

Alka: what are you thinking?

Avni: nothing, Mama.

Alka: I am your mother. I know you better than you. Avni, learn to move on. Till when you will live in the past.

Avni looked down.

Avni: mama, I am trying.  

Alka: hmm, good. Ab, tell me what you think about Aditya.

Avni smiled.

Avni: Aditya is a nice person. His nature is good and the best part is he loves his family very much just like I love you all.

Alka: so, it’s a yes from your side?

Avni: mama, as you elders decide?

Alka: means you have no objection?

Avni shook her head and Alka smiled.

Alka: ok, I will talk to your father about it.

Avni looked down.

Alka: Ok, now sleep it's too late.

Avni nodded.

Alka: good night.

Avni: good night.

Alka went. Avni set up her duvet and switched off the light. Avni lays on the bed and closed her eyes. Alka was standing outside the room and she was looking at Avni.

Alka: bacha, one day you will accept your and Aditya’s relationship with a whole heart. My heart is saying that Aditya is that person who can heal your wounds. I am sure that Aditya will heal your wounds.

Alka was looking at Avni who was sleeping. Alka thinks.