Let me warn you right now to the Dhruliya fans or everyone, I have changed the face claim of Dhruv and Aliya!

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Manik nodded his head and moved towards the washroom, Aparna and Ansh went down to meet Meher.

"C'mon Manik beta prepare yourself to face the Dayan"

On the other side

"M back bitches!!!!"

Meher said no... actually yelled as soon as she entered the house. Dhruv hit her head lightly and looked around to see if anyone heard her or to be precise 'Manik' heard her. But much to his and everyone standing their's relief (except Meher) no one heard her.

He then turned his face to where Meher was standing and glared at her, to which she shrugged her shoulders.

"Idiot if Manik bhai would have heard you, me and Karan would have been six feet down by now!!" Dhruv whisper yelled at her.

Dhruv Khanna, Manik's childhood best friend. Consigliore of Mafia family!ko

Meher rolled her eyes and said, "why are you all afraid of bhai so much, he is only human for god sake."

"Yeah, human in the face of the monster, he is softie for you that doesn't mean he will spare us too" Karan stepped in.

Rehan Kohli, Manik's mentor's son. Manik once saved his life and from that moment they were best friends, Capo regime of Mafia Family!

"And sorry to burst your bubble missy but you are afraid of him too or to be more specific his 'anger'" Sharanya

Sharanya Kashap Kohli love of Rehan's life. An interior designer, the Meher mansion they live in is designed by her. 'Treat me like a game and I'll show you how it is played'  this line suits her really well. One of the best snipers Manik has got

Meher again rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders saying "whatever!"

"Oh ho guys stop fighting will you?? Let's move in." said ever so sorted person in this whole family Aliya.

Aliya Khanna, Dhruv's wife and a doctor by profession also the Mafia family's doctor. She has the information about every drug and its antidote that exists.

"Yes, mom," they all said in unison with mocking salute. With that everybody made inside with Aliya following them with a bad face.

"MEHER" they heard two shrieking voices

"Jeez, women!! Cool down, my ears!" Cabir said to Navya and Aparna who were now jumping and running towards Meher totally ignoring Cabir.

"Navya Bhabhi, Appu Bhabhi!! I missed you all so much." Meher said in a squealing voice. Though she was happy, joyous and delighted to see her family after so long, still the shine in her eyes was missing. And the only one person who would bring a real smile and shine in her eyes was not present there which only added more fuel to her insecurities, she thought that her bhai is so busy to even come and meet her. Though she was hugging and talking to everyone her eyes were still searching her 'big bear' and this was seen by everybody, Deven signaled Aparna to go and call Manik and Ansh down, she nodded her head in affirmation and went in search of her Sautan and her husband.

(A/N: She never met Navya but they always used to talk on video calls and phone calls. During Navya's Marriage, the threat was still lingering on Meher so Manik didn't allow her to come anywhere near him, refraining her from any danger)

"Mithoo mera baccha" Deven happy filled fruity voice caused Meher to snap out of her thoughts. Deven took her in a bear hug. He was caressing her hair while Meher was just soaking in her father figure uncle's love.

"How is my baby doing?" Deven asked

"Now that your baby is here she is doing fantastic." She exclaimed

"Meri Janeman
Meri Jaanebahar, Jaanegulzar,
Meri Behen ghar aayi oo ramji, meri Behn ghar aayi oo ramji
Moti baan ke gayi thi oo ramji patli hoke aayi oo ramji."

Seeing her partner in crime after so long made her little emotional and she immediately jumped in his arms and hugged him tightly for two reasons, one of course because of missing him and second to hide her crying face. Both brother and sister (Manik and Meher) share the same genes both of them hate to cry in front of other people but when they are alone they'll cry buckets.

She just sniffed controlling her tears, "shh chup ho ja Jaana. Arey mujhe laga ki you will be happy seeing me, isiliye itna accha song bhi gya mene tere liye, but here you are all sad and emotional."

As soon as he mentioned the song her expression turned furious causing everyone to stifle their laughter and Cabir to gulp.

"What song did you just sang Cabir -Moti ban ke gyi thi oo ramji, patli hoke aayi oo ramji." Mukti repeated Cabir's words and he looked at her with 'what have I ever done to you' look.

"Really?" Meher asked raising her eyebrows and in dangerously low tone making Cabir shake like a leaf.

"Navya Bhabi can you please pass on your rolling pin to me?" she asked in her sweet voice

Navya instantly nodded her head and said "abhi latein hai Meher acche se sabak sikhana inko tum"

"Navya kabhi kabhi mujhe esa lagta ki tum meri biwi ho hi nahi, konsi biwi apne pati ko pitwati hai yaar!!" Cabir said with frowning face.

"A wife who has a husband like you Cabir." Navya answered smirking and Cabir was glaring at her. He then looked at Meher who was still glaring at her he gave her a sheepish smile and raised his hand n surrendering manner.

"2 pizzas, 4 burgers, 3 Oreo cold coffee okay?" Cabir said as a compensation price for his teasing.

"Nope, make it 1..2..3..4.....16 pizzas, 10 burgers,16 Oreo cold coffee and 20 tubs of variety of ice creams, yeah.. I think I pretty much covered everything bring this much for now if I'll need more I'll ask you to bring." She said with a sickly sweet smile.

"Bhai ki saahdi hai tere, kitna khayegi! Phat jayegi ek din moti!!" Cabir said

She made a 'haww' face, "Excuse me, Mr. Cabir Dhawan, mere bhai ki Shaadi toh nahi hai but apka funeral zaroor hoga!" She gave her one of the meanest glare to him and continued

"And wese bhi pizzas, burgers and cold coffee are for everyone."

"Aur tu pure 20 tubs ice creams khayegi?" he said still looking shocked at her words. She shrugged her shoulders and muttered "Of course"

"Your brother will kill me!!" he said grumbled

"It's your problem, you were the one teasing me big bro, now deal with it."

"aage kua peeche khayi, ab kya karega Cabir bhai." Dhruv said to Cabir in a fake sympathetic voice.

Deven looked at everybody standing there silently with a smirks on their faces, they were very happy that after so many years the only person who can shut his mouth came back.

On the other hand someone was admiring Meher who was standing in front of him, he was just soaking her presence, making himself believe that she is actually here.

He was enjoying the view in front of him, his Meher making cute faces and pouts, her demands, everything. He missed this, looking at her, admiring her, adoring her, loving her, fighting with her on petty things. He missed all of it, he missed his Meher, but now when she was here, how can he live the chance to tease her to no extent, so he too jumped in the conversation making himself as Cabir's knight in shining armour and also making his presence known to his love.

He moved towards her and tapped her right shoulder, she turned to her right to see who tapped her, but found none because Vihan moved towards her left and pulled her hairs and shouted in her ears, "what's up lambme balon wali bhootni!"

He then came in front of her with a propitious smile on his face.

"This idiot still exists??" She asked everyone in fake surprised tone and face

"Unfortunately Yes!" his very own brother Rehan Kohli replied.

"Excuse me both of you I'm still standing here in front of you!"

"That's the main cause Vihan, YOU are standing in front of us, it's not our problem, it's yours so deal with it!" she said flipping her hairs

"Bhootni you..." but he was cut off by a screeching voice,

"Oh my goodness, people why didn't you just say me that Vivan had a memory loss?" all were confused with her question

"What are you talking about Meher?" Ansh said descending downstairs, he took her in a bone-crushing hug "How are you?" he asked "sexy and cute" she replied with a smirk on her face causing everyone to shake their head in disbelieve because she can never answer your question properly!

"Meher what were you talking about Vihan's memory loss?" Cabir demanded

"Oh yes!! Vihan" she said in a very soft voice while holding his one of the forearms and he made a confused face " I'm so sorry to know that you have short time memory loss problem."

"WHAT? What the hell are you speaking Bhootni."

"See this is what I'm speaking about, you forgot my name, since I came you are just calling me bhootni. I think we should really consult a neuro specialist. You don't worry ha, we'll consult the best Neuro specialist!" she implied in a sympathy voice.

Vihan was baffled on her explanation! "Never mind, I'll make you remember me." With this, she cupped his face, and said, "Vihan, baby I'm MEHER your childhood best friend." She said in a soft voice though she said baby in a joking manner, it made Vihan's heart skip a beat. He was so into admiring Meher she didn't realize when she picked a cushion from the couch and hit his head, and stood there smirking, once Vihan came out of his admiring land looked at her shocked, but recovered soon and started running after her, seeing him running to catch her she ran to save her life. She was dodging his every attack by hiding behind from one person to other and her laughing sound was echoing in the whole mansion bringing back the shine of the house, and also giving peace to someone's heart, who was standing at the end of the staircase admiring his baby sister after so many years.

Due to whirlwind tour, her leg got tangled with Cabir as she was hiding behind him, and was about to fall, she shrieked in horror, causing Manik to come out of his reverie.

"Careful, bacche!" he voiced out his fear. 

When she was about to fall, Cabir saved her much to everyone's relief, Cabir made her stand properly, by this time Manik was also standing near her, he turned her towards him and cupped her left cheek with his right hand and his other hand was busy caressing her hairs. While both the brother and sister were having a slight layer of tears in their eyes, but Malhotra's, after all, will never show their weakness in front of everyone!

"You okay bacche, kahi lagi toh nahi!!!" Manik asked in a concerned tone, but Meher was just looking at Manik, without blinking making herself believe that she is standing with her brother her 'big bear' the only thing she could do was shaking her head in no!

"Big...." Before she can complete she heard a squealing voice, and what she heard was enough to break her heart more and resurface her insecurities.

"Big bear, why did you leave me alone on the bed??" Mishti said clutching Manik's pants! She signed him to take him in his arms! He gave her a small smile and picked her up! She was still feeling sleepy, so she hid her face in the crook of his neck throwing her arms either side of Manik's neck!

Her face had a mirthless smile, "Big bear" She repeated, in a small voice, causing Manik to shift his attention to Meher!

Hurt and accusation were prominent in her eyes. She was hurt, that Manik gave her right of calling him "big bear" to someone else, even if it is a 3 years old baby! And accusing him, for sending her away from him, never coming to meet her. They only talked on calls which lasted not more than 5 minutes. 

Her voice caught Mishti's attention she jerked her head towards where Meher was standing.

"Meher buii!!!!!!!" Mishti rejoiced

She jumped into Meher's arms, startling her and making everyone gasp!

"Mishti!" 

"Easy Mishti easy. Your Meher Bui is going nowhere." Manik said

"You are okay?" Meher asked in a concerned tone.

Mishti nodded her head and gave her a full-blown smile. Compelling her too, to break out a small smile.

She then looked at everybody, who was admiring them and said in a very low voice "sorry everyone" causing everybody to go aww on her.

"Koi baat nahi baccha, but from next time, don't pull these stunts okay?"

"yesh Mumma"

" Bui when did you arrl... arrive?"

She was impressed seeing her trying to speak new words, with good pronunciation, in her baby voice.

Meher gave her an impressed smile and said

"I arrived a few minutes back baby!"

"We all missed you a lot!!" she exclaimed spreading her arms causing Meher to smile.

"Especially big bear!! You are not going back again right?"

Meher gave her a sad smile, "I can see how much your big bear missed me Mishti, and don't worry bui isn't going anywhere now, even if some people want her to go away" she said last line looking towards Manik, who was on the verge of tears listening to his sister's voice after so long.

But he was hurt with the harsh tone she used, but he knew he deserved this. He was pleading her with eyes to forgive him! And of course, being the Malhotra she ignored him royally because she knew if she looks into his eyes for another second she would be in his arms!!

Understanding the tension between both brother and sister, Cabir and Sharanya shouted at the same time.... "bhook lagi hai"

This caught everyone's attention, "Bro I'm hungry!! C'mon let's have food, and today's food is made especially for our madam Meher and I can't control anymore" Cabir ended his talk with a pout, Manik glared at him and he looked towards Sharanya for help!

"Haa, Right Cabir, I didn't even drink anything from morning forget about eating! I got up late and then we directly went to pick Meher, and wese bhi mere se zayada der bhooka nahi raha jaata!!"

"Your husband doesn't let you sleep, aren't any of our problems Sahru! Ask your husband to decrease his romance; you'll get up on time from tomorrow!" Manik said shrugging his shoulders, causing both Sharanya and Karan to blush, but then she composed herself and said

"SHUT UP MALHOTRA!" both Karan and Sharnya said at the same time.

Manik just rolled his eyes, and said, "I just said the truth!"

"I'm just waiting for your wife to come Mr. Malhotra! Then I'll also see and believe me if I say Mr. Malhotra, I'll be the no.2 enemy in your married life and romance!" she completed with a huff and hi-fied with Aparna because no.1 enemy will be Aparna right!

"Tch.... Why in the hell everyone is behind my wife! The one who didn't even arrive yet!"

(Writer: Soon Malhotra soon)

"Toh le aa na! Your 28 Manik, shaadi kab karni hai jab, Mishti ke bacche tuhje Bade Nanu Bade Nanu pukarnge tab!" Deven said in a frustrated tone

"Mamu you too! C'mon at least you should on my side!" he said pouting with making puppy eyes that can melt anyone's heart. With that, he took Mishti from Meher's arms and said, "jaa baccha jaa kar fresh hoja, fir bethkar breakfast karenge, sab tera favourite hai."

"Haa Meher fresh hoja, tera room bhi ready hai....." Alya said but before she could complete the sentence Meher interrupted

"My room is still the same Aliya dii, or that also changed like people!" she spoke looking straight into Manik's eyes. He just closed his eyes to control his emotions. This time Mukti spoke cutting off the tension,

"Your room is still the same Meher, Manik ke side wala. Tera wardrobe Manik ne already set kar diya hai."

"Yup, now chop-chop and come down fast, till then I'll set the table okay?" Navya asked Meher who averted her eyes from Manik and looked at Mukti then at Navya, and nodded smiling a little.

She walked past Manik, but stopped in the middle and said "Thank you Mr. Malhotra." And that broke Manik's heart, more than it was already broken.

With that she went upstairs to freshen up.

"Tell her the truth Manik, because it's hurting both of you." Cabir gave him sympathetic look while patting his shoulders and advised what has Ansh advised him before.

Manik just nodded his head and looked towards Meher's room.