It was the time of evening, the sun was shining in the sky. The whole Rathore family was sitting in the living area. Avni and Aditya gave them the gifts.

Anjana: what was the need for all this? You both should have bought things for yourself.

Avni and Aditya made a face and they sat on the couch.

Avni: Mom, these are gifts and we have bought them for you with love so don’t say this.

Everyone smiled.

Anjana: no, my child, I didn’t mean that. I just said that you should have bought things for you.

Avni: we have bought things for ourselves so relax.

Anjana made a face and then she smiled. They saw the gifts and liked them.

Anjana: did you have bought gifts for the Chauhan family?

Avni: yes.

Anjana nodded.

Anjana: Good.

Avni and others smiled.

Avni: I am thinking to go to meet them tomorrow. I will meet them and will give gifts to them also.

Gaurav: that’s a great idea. You go tomorrow.

Avni smiled. Avni kept her hair behind her ear. She turned to Aditya.

Avni: will you come with me?

Aditya: of course, why not.

Avni smiled.

Avni: ok then we will go tomorrow.

Aditya: ok.

They smiled and they talked with the family.

The next day, the sun was shining over the Chauhan mansion where Avni and Aditya were sitting with the family in the living area. The gifts were kept on the table.

Aarti: Avni, I liked all the gifts… thank you so much and this bag, it is so beautiful.

Avni: the same bag, I have bought for myself also.

Aarti: really?

Avni nodded.

Aarti: that’s so cool.

Avni smiled.

Indravati: what was the need for all these gifts?

Avni and Aditya made a face because everyone is saying the same thing.

Aditya: that’s not fire, Grandma, we bought these gifts for you all with lots of love and you are saying this…

Indrāvati: no, my son, I didn’t mean to hurt you. I was just saying that you both went on your honeymoon so you both should have bought things for yourself.

Aditya: we have bought a lot of things for ourselves. You just don’t worry about it. Relax.

Avni looked at Aditya because she remembered that she also said the same to the Rathore family. Aditya looked at Avni and they passed a smile to each other. Avni thought something.

Avni: yes, Grandma, We bought a lot of things for us… you know, Bhabhi, Maldives is so beautiful. We did a lot of fun there. There are so many beautiful beaches. The beach resort that I showed you on the video call that was so beautiful and peaceful. We just wanted to live there.

Everyone smiled.

Alka: Avni, you guys changed three resorts?

Avni nodded.

Avni: yes.

Aditya smiled to see Avni.

Avni: we stayed one night in an underwater resort. When I went there, I was so scared but when I went there… Oh my God, that moment, that feeling cannot be described in words. I really loved that place.

Aditya was smiling and the family was surprised to see Avni. They saw their old Avni who was a chirping bird. They looked at each other and Avni. Tears formed in Alka’s eyes. She wiped her tears.

Indravati: you have done this much shopping, Avni? This is extravagant.

Avni: I have not done it, you beloved son-in-law have done it.

Aditya was surprised to hear Avni because Avni was the one who wanted to buy everything for their family. Avni trapped Aditya to save her.

Avni: I also told him that what is the need of all this, this is extravagant but your beloved son-in-law didn’t listen to me. He is an exuberant and extravagant person, not me.

Aditya was shocked. He looked at the family and Avni.

Indravati: Avni? Is this a way to talk to your husband?

Avni looked at Indravati and she realized what she said.

Aditya: it's ok, Grandma. It’s completely fine. She is saying the truth. She stopped me but I didn’t listen to her. She even asked me to not change the resorts but I wanted to enjoy myself there with a whole heart so I spent money also with a whole heart.

Everyone smiled.

Indravati: it’s ok.

Avni looked at her grandmother with wide eyes.

Amar: yeah, it is ok to spend money sometime. We have to spend money on ourselves.

Avni and Aditya smiled.

Avni and Aditya had lunch with them and then Aditya went for some work. Aditya asked Avni that he will come to pick up her in the evening.

In a room, Avni was laying by keeping her head on her mother’s lap and her mother was caressing Avni’s hair.

Alka: Avni?

Avni: hmm.

Alka: are you happy there?

Avni looked at her mother who also looked at her. Avni smiled.

Avni: yes, mama, I am very happy. Everyone loves me a lot there. They never let me feel that I am new there.
Everyone is very nice there.

Alka: And Aditya?

Avni looked at Alka and then she smiled lowering her gaze.

Avni: Aditya is also very nice. He cares about me a lot. My happiness, my comfort zone, my care are his first priority. And the best part is he is a good human being. He loves his family a lot.

Alka: and you? Does he love you?

Avni instantly replied: yes, he loves me. He loves me so….

Avni realized what she said. Avni looked at Alka who smiled. Avni felt shy and Alka was smiling to see her.

Alka: I am so happy for you.

Avni smiled.

Avni: yes, Mama, you were right. Do you remember that you said me once that Aditya is a perfect match for me?

Alka nodded.

Avni: you were right. Aditya is a perfect match for me. I couldn’t get a better life partner than him. He is the best.

Alka felt happy and relieved. Avni looked at Alka.

Avni: thank you for choosing him for me.

Alka smiled and kissed Avni’s forehead. Avni smiled.

One week passed, Aditya started to go office but Avni was still at home.

It was the time of the night, Aditya was sitting on the bed and was removing his shoes. Avni came to Aditya and gave him a glass of water. Avni sat beside him.

Avni: Aditya.

Aditya drank water.

Aditya: hmm…

Avni thought. Aditya saw that Avni is thinking something.

Aditya: what do you want to say?

Avni looked at Aditya and then she took the glass from Aditya and kept that on the side table.

Avni: ab, Aditya, it has been a long time since I went to the office, so I was thinking that I should resume going office.

Aditya: That's good. What is there to think about it? You should go to the office.

Avni: Grandma?

Aditya frowned.

Aditya: Grandma?

Avni: will she agree to that?

Aditya smiled.

Aditya: Avni.

Aditya held Avni’s hand in between his hands. Avni made a sad face.

Aditya: Avni, Grandma will never restrict you from doing anything until it will not harm us. She is not a narrow-minded person. You know she herself was used to go the office.

Avni was surprised.

Aditya: and Mom also went to the office. In fact, after my birth, Grandma asked Mom if Mom wants then Mom can go office and she will handle me but Mom voluntarily left the office.

Avni smiled.

Aditya: But she was used to helping Dad after leaving office also and still she helps him.

Avni: that’s so sweet of her. Grandma is also very sweet. Usually, mothers-in-law create hurdles in their daughter's-in-law success.

Aditya nodded.

Avni: but Grandma didn’t do that in fact, she supported Mom.

Aditya smiled. Avni looked at Aditya and smiled.

Aditya: hmm, so the moral of the story is Grandma will not prohibit you. You do your preparation.

Avni: ok, but it will be better if you talk to her.

Aditya made a face and then he nodded.

Aditya: ok, I will talk to Grandma after dinner. Is it ok?

Avni smiled and said, yes.

Aditya smiled.

Later, everyone gathered for dinner and Aditya looked at Avni who took the bowl. Aditya thought.

Aditya: Grandma, Dad, and Mom, I want to talk to you about something important.

Avni looked at Aditya who looked at Avni and then he looked at the family. Ambika noticed that so she looked at Avni and then Aditya.

Ambika: what happened?

Aditya: ab, Grandma, Avni wants to resume her job.

Avni looked at the family.

Aditya: it has been a long time since she had not gone to the office so… I think, now she should resume her job.

Avni and Aditya waited for their reaction. Everyone looked at each other.

Ambika: you want to resume your job, Avni?

Avni nodded looking down.

Avni: yes, Grandma… if. You. Say. Yes. Then…

The Rathore family smiled.

Gaurav: why will we stop you? You can go office. Anjana was also used to go office after our marriage. You can also go.

Ambika: Do you want to resume your job at Chauhan Enterprises or want to join our company?

Avni and Aditya were surprised even others were also surprised. Everyone looked at Avni who lowered her gaze.

Aditya: Grandma…

Ambika stopped Aditya showing her hand. Everyone got shocked.

Avni: Grandma, if you want then I will join Rathore Enterprises but I have to inform Chauhan Enterprises at least one month before leaving.

Ambika smiled.

Ambika: no need to do that. You can resume your job there. I was just teasing you.

Avni, Aditya, and others got happy.

Ambika: you can go office tomorrow.

Avni got happy.

Avni: thank you, Grandma.

Everyone smiled to see Avni happy especially Aditya.

Ambika: but I am angry with you, Avni.

Avni’s smile faded and others got worried.

Avni: with me, Grandma?

Ambika nodded.

Avni: wh, what did I do, Grandma?

Ambika: why you didn’t ask us directly? Why you used Aditya as a weapon?

Avni was still tense and others smiled.

Ambika: you made him stand in the front to fight your battle.

Avni shook her head.

Ambika: but you did right.

Avni frowned.

Ambika: Wives should use their husbands as a weapon. Especially in front of in-laws.

Avni was still confused but then she understood.

Ambika: of ho, Avni, relax. No need to take stress. I am just teasing you.

Avni smiled. Aditya looked at Avni while smiling.

Anjana: Adi, we did not know that after marriage you will become a slave of your wife.

Avni and Aditya were shocked and Avni felt awkward.

Aditya: Mom…

Anjana: what Mom? I am saying right. You are doing what she says you.

Gaurav: you are doing the right job. Husbands should obey their wives. It is the only way to peace for them.

Anjana opened her mouth and then everyone smiled. They had food with their chitchat.

The next day, the sun rises and its rays were falling on the Rathore mansion where Avni was standing in front of the dressing table and getting ready for the office.

Avni was wearing a Maxi.

Aditya came into the room. Aditya asked while taking his coat from the bed.

Aditya: Avni, are you ready?

Avni: yes.

Aditya: ok then come, I drop you office.

Avni got surprised and turned to Aditya.

Avni: You will drop me office?

Aditya frowned.

Aditya: why? Can’t I drop you office?

Avni: No, when I said that? I just mean that my office is…

Aditya: on the way to my office.

Avni frowned and realized that her office came first. Avni looked at Aditya who raised his eyebrows. They smiled.

Avni: come, let’s go.

Avni: ok… I just pick up my bag.

Aditya nodded and said yes. Avni came to the table and she picked up her bag and then she came to Aditya.

Avni: let’s go.

Aditya and Avni moved from there. Avni and Aditya came downstairs. The family was sitting there.

Ambika: so, you got ready for the office.

Avni smiled and said yes.

Everyone got up and Avni took blessings from them.

Ambika: have a good day.

Avni smiled.

Avni: thank you.

Arjun side hugged Avni.

Arjun: all the best.

Avni: thank you.

Aditya: Dad, Arjun, come let’s go.

Gaurav: how will Avni go?

Aditya: she will come with us. The Rathore Enterprises is on our way to the office so we will drop her off.

Avni looked at Aditya. Anjana made a face. Anjana and Gaurav looked at each other. Anjana smiled.

Gaurav: do one thing, you and Avni go in your car. I and Arjun are coming in my car.

Aditya and Avni looked at each other and then Aditya looked at Gaurav.

Aditya: but why, Dad, we…

Gaurav: Understand, Adi.

Aditya was about to say.

Gaurav: Adi…

Anjana: if your dad is asking you to go then go. They will come in Gaurav’s car.

Avni: ab, you trio go. I can go in my car.

Aditya was surprised.

Aditya: Avni…

Avni: Aditya, you trio have to go to the same office and I will go to another office. So, I should have my car. You guys don't need to suffer because of me.

Gaurav: no my child, we don’t have any problem taking you with us. We just want to give you, your privacy.  You both go together, in this way, you both get some quality time together.

Avni and Aditya understood their point. They looked at each other. Aditya smiled and Avni looked down.

Gaurav: you both go. Go, my child.

Avni nodded and they said bye to the family and went. The family smiled.

Avni and Aditya were on the way, Aditya looked at Avni who was using her phone. Aditya smiled and focused on the road.

Aditya: Dad sent us so we get some quality time, not… to use the cell phone.

Avni looked at Aditya. Avni thought.

Avni: sorry.

Avni kept her phone in the bag and Aditya smiled.

Avni: say, what do you want to say?

Aditya: just talk to me.

Avni smiled.

Avni: but what?

Aditya: hmm, yes…

They talked and smiled. Aditya saw a flower shop and he stopped the car. Avni looked around.

Avni: what happened?

Aditya: one minute.

Aditya got down from the car and Avni was looking at him. Aditya went to the flower shop and bought roses. Avni frowned. Aditya came back and opened the car’s door. Aditya got in the car and was smiling.

Avni: roses?

Aditya looked at Avni.

Avni: for whom?

Aditya smiled.

Avni: for my beautiful wife.

Aditya passed the flowers to Avni who was surprised.

Aditya: today, you are going to resume your job so, all the best for that.

Avni smiled and took the roses.

Avni: thank you.

Aditya: you’re welcome.

Avni inhaled the scent of the roses and Aditya smiled. Aditya started the car and soon they reached Avni’s office.

Aditya: so, here we reached your office.

Avni smiled and looked at the building and then she looked at Aditya.

Aditya leaned toward Avni and kissed her forehead.

Aditya: all the best.

Avni: thank you.

They smiled.

Avni: bye.

Aditya: bye, take care.

Avni: you too.

Avni got down from the car and went. Aditya was looking at her. Aditya smiled and started his car. Aditya went.

Avni entered the office and a bouquet was in her hand. She heard the sound of clapping. Avni flinched and she looked up. Avni saw his father and brother standing with the stuff. Avni was surprised to see them. Avni came forward. Amar took the bouquet from a lady and passed it to Avni.

Amar: welcome back.

Avni smiled and she said thank you while taking the bouquet. Amar hugged Avni.

Aman: seems like someone also has given a surprise to you.

Avni looked at the bouquets and her cheeks turned red.

Aman: am I right or you brought it for Papa?

Avni looked at Aman and Amar was smiling.

Aman: it must be for Papa… give it to me.

Aman came forward and Avni got shocked.

Avni: n, no… Bro…

Avni lowered her gaze.

Avni: ac, actually, A…

Amar: Aman, stop teasing her.

Avni looked at Amar and then she looked at Aman who smiled. Aman came to Avni.

Aman: I was just kidding.

Avni made a sad pout. Aman hugged Avni and said welcome back.

Avni smiled and said thank you.

They broke the hug and Aman signed Avni to come. Avni nodded and they moved.

It was the time of noon, Avni was checking a file and her phone rang. Avni saw the caller id and smiled. Avni picked up the phone.

Avni: Hello… yeah, I am free, why?

Avni heard the other side.

Avni: now?

Avni thought and said, ok.

Avni: bye.

Avni cut the call and thought.