In the glow of the hall, elegantly decorated for the night, Omkara and Gauri stood close together, watching their children immersed in laughter and conversation. Tonight was a celebration of Zahir's role as the new CEO of Oberoi Industries, but to Omkara and Gauri, it was so much more: it was a moment to watch all of them, grown up and happy, each carving their own path in life.

Beside them stood Shivaay and Anika, along with Rudra and Bhavya, each of them looking on with the same pride. Shivaay's hand rested on Anika's shoulder as he watched Anya animatedly chatting with Zada and Amar, who had their little daughter on Amar's hip, gently bouncing her as he joined the laughter.

"They are all grown up," Gauri murmured, her voice filled with both pride and nostalgia.

"Sometimes, I can hardly believe it myself. It feels like only yesterday we were running after them, cleaning up their little messes." Omkara smiled, slipping an arm around her waist.

"Now they are out there, making their own big messes — but thankfully, they are learning to clean them up too." Anika laughed softly.

"Yes, and dragging us along for the ride at times. I am still getting used to Anya bringing up all these modern ideas. She has got a bold vision." Rudra chuckled.

"I can see that. She's got Shivaay bhaiyya's confidence and brain," Bhavya said with a smile.

"And I think it's time we take out the old warning message we gave Amar.." Rudra said with a chuckle, as he saw Ryan ogling at Anya.

"This boy..." Shivaay murmured angrily and was about to walk towards him, but Anika held his arms tightly. Just then they saw Zahir throwing his arms around Ryan's shoulder.

"Ah..." Shivaay exclaimed with a smile seeing Zahir talking to Ryan. There was a smile on Zahir's face, but his eyes screamed the warning that he was issuing at Ryan right now.

"See.. They can handle it all. We can simply stand in the sidelines and watch." Anika said, as she watched Khushi pulling Zahir away from Ryan.

Omkara's gaze drifted to Zahir, who was listening intently to Khushi, her hand resting lightly on his arm as she spoke to him.

"Look at him," he said softly. "He is ready for this responsibility. I can see it in his eyes — that strength, that calm determination."

"Khushi has been good for him, hasn't she? She brings out the best in him. She grounds him in a way we couldn't properly do." Gauri smiled.

"And he has learned many things from you, Om. He is his father's son — even though he has got a bit of his mother's fire, too," he teased.

"I'll take that as a compliment." Gauri said, laughing.

Bhavya sighed, watching Neha and Zian as they laughed together, their hands intertwined.

"Neha has found her place here. She has embraced everything with such warmth, and Zian... well, he looks happiest when he is around her."

"Neha brought a light to him that we all hoped for. He has always been the steady one, but now he has joy." Omkara said with a smile.

"And Amar... he's so perfectly suited to Zada." Anika smiled as she looked toward Zada and Amar.

"True. I have always been worried if he would break her heart one day. After all, he was a hardcore playboy. He's the perfect partner for her." Shivaay said and Omkara nodded happily.

"They are raising a little girl who will be as strong as her mother," Bhavya added with a grin. "Our next generation looks so promising."

"I see Zaif there, deep in conversation. He has got ambition, that one. Mark my words, he is going to leave a mark, just like Zahir." Rudra nodded, eyes gleaming with pride.

"Indeed," Omkara agreed, watching his son. "Each of them is walking their own path but in their own unique way. They are bound by the values we have given them, but they are building something new with it."

Gauri's gaze shifted to their youngest, Zera, who was joyfully dancing with her siblings.

"And our little Zera," she sighed, watching her with a soft smile. "Still so young but so vibrant. She has all of their strength and all of their joy."

At that moment, Zahir caught sight of them watching and walked over, bringing Khushi along.

"All of you, huddling in the corner — what are you conspiring about?" He teased, a grin on his face.

"We are just admiring you," Gauri replied with a smile. "All of you. Seeing how beautifully you have all grown."

"Ah! I know you love me the most, momma. And I know it gives you such joy simply watching me.." Zahir said cheekily and Omkara rolled his eyes.

"You wish!" Omkara muttered under his breath and Khushi simply nudged Zahir asking him to shut up.

"It's an honour to be part of this family," Khushi said softly.

"Yes! I feel like I gained not just a husband but an entire family," Neha joined them with Zian, her face lighting up as she overheard their words.

Zian smiled down at her, squeezing her hand. "Well, you bring joy to this family, Neha. And Khushi," he added with a smile to his future sister-in-law. "We are lucky to have both of you."

Amar and Zada approached with their daughter, who was sleepily resting her head on her father's shoulder.

"Looks like we are all having a moment here," Amar remarked with a grin.

Zada gave her parents a warm look. "We wouldn't be who we are without you," she said, her voice soft. "Thank you for showing us what family means."

Shivaay raised his glass, catching everyone's attention. "To family," he declared, his voice warm and proud.

"I need an O-bro hug now.." Rudra said and pulled his brothers into a bear hug.

"Rudy chachu.. Pehle emotional thaa..." Zahir said in a teasing tone...

"Ab awkward hogaya.." The rest of the kids said loudly, making them all laugh..

Omkara's and Gauri's hearts swelled as they looked around at the faces of their children and their partners, seeing in them all the love, the resilience, and the strength they had cultivated together.

As the night went on, laughter filled the air, stories were shared, and the joy of family held them all in a perfect embrace. They knew that no matter where their paths took them, they would always have each other — and in that, they had everything.

A/N

The book is officially ending with this bonus chapter! This was a chapter written exclusively for wattpad readers. This chapter isn't available in the Arabian version of this book. I just wrote this today as an after thought. Though you guys would enjoy a chapter with the OG Ishqbaazians...

Please make sure to post a feedback once you finish reading this book..

Hope you all enjoyed reading this three in one romance..

Zahir-Khushi, Zian-Neha and Zada-Amar! Keep them in your heart always..

With lots of love,

SF❤️