It was the time of the evening, the sun was shining in the sky. A car stopped outside the Rathore mansion. Aditya and Alka got down from the car and Aditya went to the backseat of the car and opened the door. Alka took the baby from Avni and Aditya helped Avni to get down from the car. Alka gave the baby to Avni and Avni smiled. Avni pointed at the Rathore mansion.

Avni: See, baby, our home. Our paradise.

Aditya and Alka smiled. Avni and Aditya looked at each other and then they looked at the baby.

Avni and Aditya: Welcome home.

The baby stirred and Avni and Aditya smiled.

Aditya: come.

Aditya side-hugged Avni and they moved to the home. Avni and Aditya stood at the door with Alka and the door opened. Avni was surprised to see the home. The roses were on the way and the living room was decorated with the fairy light. Anjana welcomes Avni and the new baby.

Anjana: come.

Aditya signed Avni to keep the step first.

Aditya: Be careful.

Avni went inside and Aditya was behind her. Alka also came. Avni looked at the living room and smiled. Aarti came with something and Avni saw that. Aditya took the baby’s hands and pressed them on the clay and then Avni and Aditya took out the baby’s feet from the blanket and printed them one by one on the clay. Avni and Aditya smiled to see the hand and footprint.

Avni came forward and looked at the living area which was decorated with the balloons and welcome baby foil balloons. Avni smiled to see the decorations.

The toys were kept there with the sleeping troll baby rocker. Avni smiled.

Avni: Who did this?

Aman: Your beloved husband.

Avni looked at Aditya surprisingly who looked at her and then he looked down because of shyness. Avni was surprised.

Arjun: But we also help him.

Avni smiled.

Avni: Thank you, everyone.

Everyone smiled.

Avni: See, baby, our family has decorated the home for our welcome. Did you like it, hmm?

The baby stirred. Avni and Aditya smiled.

Anjana: Now sit, Avni.

Aditya: I think, Avni should go to the room and have a rest.

Ambika: Yes, that’s right.

Aditya: come.

Aditya took the baby from Avni and they moved from there. Everyone smiled to see them.

Avni and Aditya were going upstairs. They passed by the corridor and reached their room. Aditya gave the baby to Avni and he opened the knob and then he opened the door. Aditya signed Avni to enter first. Avni went inside and she was surprised to see the room. The room was decorated with fairy lights and a welcome foil balloon was stuck on the wall with other balloons.

The bed was filled with toys and a cradle was kept near the bed and blue curtains were on it. The soft toys were also kept on the couches. A smile was stuck on Avni’s face and Aditya came to Avni. Aditya stood beside Avni who looked at him. Aditya raised his eyebrows to ask how the decoration is. Aditya side hugged Avni.

Aditya: Welcome to our small world, my lifelines.

Avni smiled.

Aditya: How did you like it? It is a small effort from a loving husband and a loving father

Avni: It’s beautiful but when did you do that

Aditya: When you were sleeping in the hospital. I told the family everything and then I came home. I decorated the room with the family and here it is…

Avni: Thank you so much, Adi, for this all. I just love it.

Aditya smiled and cupped Avni’s face.

Aditya: Anything for my love.

Avni smiled.

Aditya: I am glad you liked it.

Avni smiled.

Aditya: ab you need rest. Give me the baby and you have rest.

Aditya took the baby from Avni and Aditya went to the cradle. Avni went to the bed and sat on it. Avni smiled to see Aditya who carefully lay the baby in the cradle. Avni smiled and Aditya came to Avni. Aditya made her lay and covered her with the duvet. Avni smiled.

Aditya: I am coming.

Avni nodded and Aditya went to get fresh and Avni looked at the room. Avni sighed.

Avni: My small world. I missed it a lot.

Avni smiled.

Later, everyone was present in the room. Arjun and Aman were adoring the baby while standing near the cradle and everyone was smiling to see him.

Arjun: When he will wake up?

Avni and Aditya smiled.

Aman: I will carry him when he wakes up.

Arjun: Why? Why you?

Aman: Because I am elder.

Arjun: This is cheating.

Aman: Everything is fair in love and war and it is my love to my nephew.

Avni and everyone smiled. Avni and Aditya looked at each other.

Anjana: Arjun, ssshhhhh… the baby will wake up.

Arjun made a face and he was about to say but the baby started to cry and everyone was alerted.

Anjana: I told you.

Aarti came to the cradle. Aarti took the baby and tried to calm him but he was crying. The men went from there and Avni tried to feed the baby but he was still crying. Everyone tried but no use. Avni got worried and Alka consoled her. Avni again tried and the baby slept. Avni sighed.

Alka: Bacha, relax, it happens. Maybe the baby is not getting enough milk that’s why he is crying. Everything will be fine. You just stay calm.

Aditya was standing at the door and he heard Alka. Aditya looked at Avni who sighed. Aditya thought.

Later, everyone was present in the room because the Chauhan family was going and the baby was in Avni’s arms.

Arjun: By the way, what you have thought of the baby’s name?

Aditya and Avni looked at each other and then they looked at the baby.

Avni and Aditya together: Advay.

Avni: Unique. One. Matchless. No one will be like him.

Avni and Aditya: Advay Aditya Singh Rathore.

Everyone smiled and repeated the name.

Arjun: Wow, cool name.

Avni and Aditya smiled. Alka stayed there.

It was the time of the night, the moon was shining in the sky and it peeked into Avni and Aditya’s room where Avni, Aditya, and their baby were sleeping peacefully but Advay cried. Aditya woke up and he got up. Aditya wiped his eyes and he went to the cradle. Avni also woke up and saw Aditya pick up Advay and Avni sat on the bed. Aditya gave Advay to Avni who fed him. Advay slept and Aditya made him lay in the cradle and they lay. Avni and Aditya slept and the baby again cried. Avni and Aditya tried to calm the baby and he slept but he didn’t let Avni and Aditya sleep.

Avni: You sleep. You have a meeting tomorrow. I will manage.

Aditya: No, I am fine.

Aditya leaned to them and kissed Advay’s forehead. Avni smiled.

Aditya: Papa will also stay awake with Mama and Advay.

Avni smiled.

It was the time of the morning, Aditya got ready for the office but his mood was off. Aditya was tying his tie but he removed it.

Aditya: I am not going to the office.

Advay was laying on the bed in front of Avni who was trying to control her smile.

Avni: See, Advay, Papa is behaving like a small baby.

Aditya: Yes, make fun of me. You are staying at home and you will spend time with Advay but I have to go office.

Avni: You are going for a meeting only.

Aditya: still… I want to spend time with you too.

Avni: Where are we going? We are here.

Aditya: But I am going. What if I didn’t come back?

Avni’s heart skipped a breath.

Avni: Aditya!

Aditya realized what he said.

Aditya: I mean what if I would have to stay in the office after the meeting also then?

Avni was feeling strange. Aditya came to Avni and sat on the bed.

Aditya: Please, ask Dad to not send me office. He will listen to you.

Avni held her head and closed his eyes.

Aditya: Yaar, I didn’t sleep well in the night also. I am sleepy.

Avni: Stop making excuses. Adi, if it was not important then Papa would not have asked you.

Aditya made a face.

Avni: OK, you go. If anyone asks you to stay in the office after the meeting then I will call Papa and ask him to let you come here.

Aditya: promise?

Avni: Promise.

Aditya kissed Avni’s cheek.

Aditya: I love you.

Avni smiled. Aditya got up and he went to the dressing table and he got ready. Aditya came to Avni and he picked up Advay. Aditya kissed his forehead and cheeks. Avni smiled.

Aditya: Papa loves you.

Avni was smiling but she was feeling strange. Aditya gave Advay to Avni and kissed Avni’s forehead. Avni smiled with closed eyes and then she looked at Aditya who cupped her face.

Aditya: Take care of yourself and Advay, hmm.

Avni smiled slightly but she was not feeling good. Aditya stood properly and he took steps back. Aditya turned and he was going. Aditya stopped at the door and turned. Aditya waved his hand to Avni and gave a flying kiss. Avni smiled. Aditya smiled and went. Avni’s smile faded. Avni thought.

Aditya was driving his car and he was sleepy. Aditya yawned and his eyes got moist. Aditya wiped his eyes and tried to concentrate on the road. A car was coming from the opposite direction at a high speed and he yawned. Aditya saw the car and he was shocked. Aditya turned his car and it got out of control and the sound of breaking something echoed.

On the other side, Avni was playing with Advay. She felt a pull.

Avni: Aditya.

Avni started panting. The baby started to cry bitterly and Avni looked at him. Avni picked up Advay and tried to calm him but no use. Avni was also shaking from the inside. Avni thought and was moving her arms to calm Advay. Avni picked up her phone and dialed Aditya’s number. The ring was going but Aditya didn’t pick up the call. Avni cut the call and again she called. Avni tried for some time but no use. Avni made Advay sleep and she was continuously trying but no use.

Avni’s phone beeped. Avni hurriedly picked up the phone and she opened the message. Avni smiled to read Aditya’s message.

Avni read: I am in the meeting.

Avni sighed but her heart was not satisfied.

Some time passed and Avni was feeling restless so she went to the balcony and she saw Aditya’s car. Avni smiled but soon her smile faded. Avni looked on.

Avni came to the room and was running but she stopped and looked at the cradle. Avni saw Advay was sleeping. Avni went from there. Avni came downstairs and she looked at Aditya who had a bandage on his hand and a bandage on his forehead. The blood stains were on the shirt. Aditya winced. Anjana gave a glass of water to Aditya.

Avni: Aditya.

Aditya looked at Avni who came to him. Aditya kept the glass and got up.

Aditya: Avni, why you…

Avni: What is this all?

Aditya: I am fine. I had a small accident but I am fine. Don’t worry. Why you came here.

Avni: I saw you from the balcony and I couldn’t resist.

Aditya made a face. Aditya side hugged Avni.

Aditya: Come, let’s go to the room.

Avni moved away. Aditya and others looked on.

Avni: why you lied to me that you were in the meeting?

Aditya: Because I knew you would panic.

Avni looked at Aditya sadly with moist eyes. Aditya cupped Avni’s face.

Aditya: I am fine, relax.

Avni: How did this happen?

Aditya looked on and thought for a reason.

Aditya: Avni, I am injured and in pain and you have started your inquiry. We can talk about it later, right now come to the room.

Avni understood he is making excuses. Aditya and Avni went from there and Aditya was unable to walk properly. They slowly went from there.

Avni and Aditya came to the room and Aditya went to change. Avni sat on the bed and thought. Aditya came back.

Avni: Now tell me how it happened.

Aditya looked at Avni and got puzzled. Aditya looked on. Avni understood.

Avni: You didn’t sleep well last night that’s why it happened. Right?

Aditya remained silent.

Aditya: ab…

Avni: means, yes…

Aditya felt bad.

Avni: Now you will not sleep in the room. I will make Mama sleep with me.

Aditya came to Avni and sat on the bed. Aditya cupped Avni’s face.

Aditya: What do you think that I will get peace without you two?

Avni looked at Aditya emotionally.

Aditya: hmm?

Avni: But…

Aditya: It was supposed to happen so it happened. It was written in destiny. Forget it.

Avni: I can’t forget it.

Aditya: Then leave it.

Avni was about to say.

Aditya: Avni, try to understand, I can’t stay away from you and Advay.

Avni: How will you manage?

Aditya: We will manage.

Avni looked on.

Aditya: OK, if needed then I will go to sleep in the guest room, ok… please, don’t make me away from you two. Please.

Avni: We also can’t stay away from you but it is needed.

Aditya: We will manage, please.

Avni dropped the weapons. Avni nodded and smiled. Aditya smiled and hugged Avni.

Aditya: Thank you.

Avni smiled.

Later, Avni was laying in a Fowler’s position and Aditya was sitting on the bed resting his back on the headboard. Advay was in Avni’s arms. They were talking with him and were playing with him.

Aditya: Avni, give him to me.

Avni: But, Adi, your hand.

Aditya: I am fine.

Avni: Adi…

Aditya: Please.

Avni sighed and gave Advay to Aditya.

Avni: Be careful.

Aditya took the baby.

Aditya: Aah… my boy.

Avni smiled. Aditya kissed Advay’s forehead.

Aditya: Now you have rest.

Avni smiled and lay on the bed.

Aditya: Now Dada and Advay will play. Dada is on leave for a week. Dada and Advay will have fun. Yeahhhh.

Avni smiled. Aditya was playing with Advay and Avni was adoring her lifelines.

Some days, passed, and everyone was taking care of Avni and Advay. One night, Avni and Aditya were sleeping and Advay disturbed their sleep. Aditya got up and gave Advay to Avni who fed Advay but Advay was not in the mood to sleep. Avni smiled.

Avni: What happened, you don't want to sleep. You want to play, hmm?

Avni and Aditya smiled.

Avni: It is right, you sleep in the day and play in the night and make us awake.

Aditya smiled.

Avni: Fine, play.

Avni made Advay's bed and lay Advay on the bed in between her and Aditya. Avni looked at Aditya.

Avni: Adi, you go and sleep in the guestroom. He will not sleep now.

Aditya: I am fine.

Avni: You have to resume your job tomorrow so you need a proper rest so please go to the guestroom and sleep there.

Aditya: I can sleep here also.

Avni: Fine, you sleep here. I am going to the guestroom with Advay.

Avni was about to pick up Advay.

Aditya: Stop. I am going.

Avni: Good boy.

Aditya made a face and he went from there. Avni smiled and then she looked at Advay.

Avni: Your father is not less than a kid.

Avni smiled and Advay smiled also. Avni felt joy to see Advay smiling. Avni played with Advay and Aditya was laying on the bed in the guest room and was trying to sleep. Aditya kept the cushion on his face and slept.

The next day, Aditya went to the office and in the Rathore mansion, the new member was throwing his tantrums. It was daytime, the crying of Advay was echoing outside the Rathore mansion, and inside it, Avni was trying to calm him. Aditya and Arjun came upstairs and they heard Advay.

Aditya: Advay.

They looked at each other and ran. They came to the room where Avni was trying to calm Advay.

Avni: ssshhhhh… calm down, Baby.

Aditya and Arjun came.

Aditya: What happened?

Avni: Don’t know, he is continuously crying. I fed him a half hour ago and now he is not having that.

Aditya: Give him to me.

Avni gave Advay to Aditya.

Aditya: What happened to my baby? Why my tiger is crying?

Aditya and Arjun tried but no use. Ambika and Anjana came there and Gaurav was behind him.

Anjana: What happened, why he is crying?

Avni: don’t know, now you see him. I have tried every possible effort but he keeps crying.

Ambika: Give him to me.

Aditya gave Advay to Ambika. Ambika checked Advay.

Ambika: he is okay. Maybe he is feeling irritated in this blanket. Do one thing, remove it.

Avni nodded and took Advay from her. Avni went to the bed and sat on it. Aditya came and stood near the bed. Avni freed Advay from the blanket. Advay stretched his arms and legs. Advay yawned. Everyone chuckled.

Anjana: Look at this naughty, he was crying because he was not liking the blanket.

Everyone smiled.

Arjun: It seems like he has gotten freedom from the cage.

Everyone chuckled. Advay slept.

Avni: He is becoming stubborn day by day.

Aditya: The family is responsible for them. They are making him like that.

Everyone made a face.

Aditya: They are spoiling him. One after one, anyone is ready to pick up him then he will become stubborn.

Avni glared at Aditya.

Avni: You are not less.

Anjana: Exactly. You and Arjun picked up him even though he was sleeping.

Arjun: What did I do? Ask Bro, he always picks up him.

Gaurav: Shut up you all. Advay is sleeping and you all are arguing. You all have also become a kid while living with Advay... Ab, Avni.

Avni was looking at Advay and then she looked at Gaurav.

Gaurav: I am going to my room. Call me when Advay wakes up.

Everyone gave a look to Gaurav. Gaurav looked at everyone. Avni tried to control her smile.

Gaurav: Ab, Anjana, I am going to get fresh. Make a tea for me.

Arjun: For me also.

Aditya: For me too.

Anjana: What has happened to you all? You all are saying as you don't get the evening tea daily.

Everyone was speechless.

Avni: Mom, you stay with Advay. I am going to make tea.

Aditya made a face.

Gaurav: You have rest. Anjana will make tea.

Avni looked on.

Anjana: Yeah, you sit here. I am going.

Avni nodded and everyone went from there one by one. Aditya sat on the bed.

Aditya: See, how a kid of a few days is ruling everyone.

Avni smiled. Avni and Aditya smiled to see Advay and then they looked at each other and smiled.

Second turns into minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days, and days into months. Advay was growing. Everyone was showering their love on him.  Aditya was taking care of Avni and Advay.

One night, Avni and Aditya woke up because of Advay. Avni fed Advay and then they played with him. Advay was laying on the bed. Avni yawned and lay her head on Aditya’s lap and closed her eyes. Aditya smiled and caressed her hair with one hand. Avni smiled to see Aditya and then she closed her eyes. Aditya kissed Avni’s forehead. Aditya was snapping his fingers and was caressing Avni’s hair with the second hand. Advay yawned and Aditya picked up him and made him sleep. Aditya kissed Advay’s forehead. Aditya smiled to see Avni and Aditya.

Like this, the whole family was present in the living area and everyone was fighting over Advay who was now a few months old. Advay chuckled to see them and he went to Arjun. Anjana and Gaurav made a face. Avni and Aditya smiled. Arjun and Advay played and chuckled.

Advay was growing and now he was eight months old. He was walking in the walker and the family was recording his video. Avni was standing there. Avni smiled and sighed.

It was the daytime, the sun was shining in the sky and it peeked into Avni and Aditya’s room. The walls were decorated with picture frames of Avni, Aditya, and Advay. One picture frame was of Advay’s picture and his hand and footprint.

Avni was sitting on the bed and she was folding Advay’s clothes. Aditya was coming to the room and he stopped when he looked up. Aditya smiled to see Avni. Aditya thought and he came into the room. Avni saw him and smiled. Aditya came to her and sat on the bed.

Avni: Where is Advay?

Aditya: he is with Mom and Dad.

Avni smiled and kept the clothes to the side. Aditya thought.

Aditya: Avni.

Avni looked at him and Aditya thought.

Aditya: Avni, if you want to wear Western dresses and want to go to clubs then you can wear those dresses and go to the clubs.

Avni was surprised.

Aditya: I have no problem. In fact, I can take you there.

Avni encircled her arm around Aditya’s neck and kept her head on Aditya’s shoulder. Avni closed her eyes. Aditya kept his hand on Avni’s back.

Avni: No, Aditya, I don’t want to go there. Now, I have nothing to do with that life. I am happy in my life. I don’t want anything else.

Aditya smiled.

Aditya: OK. But if you want to go there then just tell me. OK?

Avni nodded with closed eyes. Aditya smiled and kissed Avni’s forehead. Avni smiled.

The next day, Avni entered the room and someone pinned her to the wall and closed the door. Avni opened her eyes and was surprised to see Aditya.

Avni: Aditya?

Aditya smiled and Avni was still in shock.

Avni: You scared me. What is this?

Aditya: Exactly, what is this? You are taking care of everyone except your husband.

Avni frowned. Aditya made a sad face.

Aditya: You are not even giving me time. We have not spent our quality time for a long.

Avni looked at Aditya sadly. Aditya cupped Avni’s face.

Aditya: Avni, I am craving for you.

Avni felt shy.

Aditya: I have been waiting for you for a long now I can't wait anymore.

Aditya touched his lips and nose to Avni's cheek and Avni closed her eyes.

Aditya: I want you, Avni.

Avni squeezed her eyes and they got intimate. Aditya looked at Avni who also looked at him and they got lost in each other's eyes. Aditya looked at Avni's lips and then he looked into Avni's eyes. Aditya again looked at Avni's lips. Aditya cupped Avni's face and caressed her cheek. Aditya leaned to Avni's lips who closed her eyes and parted her lips.

Aditya was about to claim Avni's lips but they heard Advay's crying. Avni pushed Aditya who stumbled and looked at Avni shockingly. Avni realized what she did and she cupped her mouth.

Avni: I am so, so, so sorry. Woh, Advay...

Aditya looked away in anger and Advay was crying. Avni looked at the door and then she looked at Aditya.

Avni: Aditya...

Aditya said while looking away: go to Advay. He is crying.

Avni looked at Aditya sadly and heard the knock on the door. Avni looked at the door and then she looked at Aditya who looked at Avni and then he looked away. Avni turned to the door and opened it. Avni turned and looked at Aditya who was looking away. Avni thought and then she looked at Avni. Avni opened the door and she saw Bheema and Advay.

Avni: What happened to my baby, hmm.

Aditya looked at her. Avni took the Advay and she went from there. Aditya was looking at Avni.

It was the time of night, Aditya came to the garden area. Aditya looked up and was surprised. A side of the garden was decorated with the fairy light and two chairs were kept with the table. The dinner was kept on it. Aditya smiled. Aditya looked around.

Aditya: Avni. Avni. Avni, where are you? Avni.

Aditya heard the sound of bangles and he turned. Aditya was surprised to see Avni who was coming to him and was ready.

Aditya saw Avni from top to bottom. Avni came to Aditya and smiled.

Aditya: Avni, this...

Avni: This is a small gesture of love to a loving husband from a wife.

Aditya: Lovely wife.

Avni smiled. Avni cupped Aditya's face.

Avni: I am sorry, Aditya. I got so busy in my life that I didn't realize that we were not spending quality time. Please forgive me.

Aditya shook his head and cupped Avni's face.

Aditya: No, Avni, I am sorry. I became greedy. I knew that your whole day passed after running to Advay. You get tired and I... I am sorry.

Avni shook her head.

Avni: No, you were right at your place. But it's OK from now on we will try to spend our quality time.

Aditya smiled.

Avni: OK, now let's just forget all this and let's go to spend our time.

Aditya smiled and he held Avni's hand. Aditya and Avni went to the decorated side. They sat on the chair and Aditya was surprised to see his favorite dish. Aditya looked at Avni who smiled. They turned the plates and started the dinner. They fed each other and had dinner with their chit-chat.

After the dinner, Avni and Aditya were sitting on the swing. Avni intervened her arm into Aditya's arm and kept her head on Aditya's arm who smiled to see her and kept his head on Avni's head. They were enjoying their moment and they heard Advay's crying. They looked at the side and saw Anjana coming while carrying Advay.

Anjana: Sorry, he was crying.

Avni looked at Aditya who smiled and got up. Aditya took Advay from Anjana.

Aditya: Aww, my baby.

Avni smiled. Advay stopped crying and kept his head on Aditya's shoulder. Avni smiled. Anjana went. Aditya came to Avni and sat. Avni smiled to see them.

Aditya: My boy.

Aditya looked at Avni.

Aditya: he is our son. Our moments are incomplete without him.

Avni smiled. Aditya leaned toward Avni.

Aditya whispered into Avni's ear: But he should sleep when we were busy doing our work.

Avni blushed. Advay leaned to Avni. Avni and Aditya looked at him and smiled.

Avni: My baby wants to come to Mama.

Avni took Advay who tried to push Aditya. Avni and Aditya were surprised. Advay gave a stern look to Aditya. Avni and Aditya raised their eyebrows.

Aditya: Oye, she is my wife.

Advay: My mama.

Avni and Aditya were surprised. They chuckled.

Advay cupped Avni's face.

Advay: My mama.

Avni held Advay's hand and kissed it.

Avni: My baby.

Aditya smiled.

Aditya: Before your mama, she is my wife.

Aditya kept his hand on Avni's shoulder and Advay took it away. Aditya teased Advay who looked at Avni and made a crying face.

Avni: Aww... No, don't cry. I am only Advay's. Ssshhhh.

Advay kept her head on Avni's shoulder and glared at Aditya. Aditya smiled. Avni patted his back and he slept. Aditya and Avni smiled to see each other. Aditya side-hugged Avni and Avni kept her head on Aditya's shoulder. They looked at the moon and smiled.

They lived happily ever after and faced all the challenges of life with the support of each other.

The end.

So, here this story ended. I hope you like it.

Note:

Don't judge anyone because of their past. Everyone deserves a second chance in life. Like Avni and Aditya deserved a second chance. Avni was a teenage girl who lost her way but then she reformed herself and Aditya realized his mistake and he tried to sort everything between him and Avni. Also, we should give a chance to the person to explain instead of making assumptions. Matters only resolve by talking not by fighting.

Thank you.