#Fun Fact- Just like human babies suck their thumbs, baby elephants sometimes suck on their trunks.

Crouching on the elevated stole of the kitchen, nibbling on the Onion Samosa his mother prepared Tej pondered about his nephew. He knew that Shivaay was fabricating an important part of his month which was a crucial portion of life, but he didn't know how to get the things sorted. Dipping the half gnawed samosa in the mint sauce, he moaned relishing the delicious snack. The outer surface was crispy, onions were crunchy, the spices were in precise proportion, licking his lips which were coated with the little crumbs he walked to the dining hall.

His family members sat in their respective seats allotted, gossiping about each other's life. Nodding his head at his younger brother, he settled down beside his mother on the left. His mother, Kalyani sat on the head chair looking fondly at her family. She prayed to God, for asking him to keep her family united.

"Mere marane se pahale. Main sirf billu ki shaadi dekhana chaahati hoon." Kalyani expressed gazing at the happy faces of her grandchildren.

[Trans- Before I die. I wish to see billu's wedding.]

"Mummy Ji he is just 24. Let him enjoy his youth." Jhanvi pipped up in the middle, saving her previous more than a son, nephew.

"Haan haan. Jhanvi bilkul sahi keh rahi hain. Let him be financially stable and then we will think of it. Kam se kam use Shakti ki tarah koi jaldi nahin hai." Tej muffled his laughter, while Shakthi looked too embarrassed to look up and Pinky was upholding on death glares.

[Trans- Yes. Yes. Jhanvi is absolutely right.  At least he is in no hurry like Shakthi.]

"Pyaare Jeth Ji, apaki jeebh kainchee ke thara kaam karatee hai. Jitana tez hona chaahie." Pinky pursed her lips right and continued eating her favourite alloo ka parantha.

[Trans- Dear brother-in-law, your tongue work as sharp scissor. Like it should be.]

Tej rolled the tip of his tongue on the inner cheeks struggling to stop his growing smile. Unable to control, he broke out laughing pointing his fingers at Pinky's flushed face. When Pinky fixed her gaze on him threateningly, he organized himself and deflected the topic of discussion.

"Rudy boi, won't you have your favourite kheer?" Tej questioned looking at his younger son who seems to be lost in his thoughts.

In serious thoughts.

"Why are you upset? Anything serious in college?" Om, who was beside him caressed his head affectionately.

"My senior and also college's bad boy Vihaan Sir is having a crush on his classmate, both are in last year. Today we got to know that she got married a few days back." Rudra frowned explaining to the family members.

"So what's the issue? That girl is married. And that is it." Jhanvi pushed her spoon aside and focused her attention on her son.

"That's not the issue. The dilemma is me. I had guaranteed Vihaan Sir to set up a date with her but now it's not possible. And Vihaan Sir will penalize me. Mummy!" Rudra falsify cried reflecting his disappointed college life.

"To jao us ladaki se baat karo." Pinky added nonchalantly, diverting her concentration to her food. "I'm sure she will help in sorting it out. Use your usual puppy eyes, which you use on us."

[Trans- so go talk to that girl.]

"That's another difficulty. Sista is an Alpha female. She once kicked a boy who tried to flirt with her. I'm sure she will assume me as a lover boy and kick my beautiful ass." Rudra sighed.

Suddenly, Kalyani seemed interested in the particular girl. Leaning ahead, she clasped her fingers with each and furrowed her brows.

"What's her name?" She asked emphasising on.

"Annika Gaikwad. Everyone calls her 'AAG' - fire. If I was of her age I would have proposed to her already. She is damn feisty, competitive and hot at the same time." Rudra put in while dreaming of her.

"I will give you the best advice. Go to that girl and explain your ordeal. She will understand." Om pulled his lower lip analysing the situation.

Nodding at him Rudra, proceeded with having his Kheer. Though he had newly started his diets and gyming, one cup would not harm.

Smiling contently from the full stomach, everyone got up drying their hands. Tej and Shakthi settled on the couch of the living room talking about the upcoming IPL matches. Hearing their banter Pinky grinned, they argued over who will win the title. Will RCB enter the finals or knock out before? Who will win? CSK or MI?

"Sir Ro Bhai will win." Tej snapped his head to find the owner of the familiar voice.

[Trans- Brother]

It was Naman Khanna, the Chief security head for the Oberoi family. He stood with another female staff Eliana Alves, who was Khanna's supposed enemy and competitor. Khanna was too possessive of the Oberoi family since his first day, however, with Eliana's entry, he thought he was loved less and she was gaining all attention that was his before.

"No. Virat will prove this time," Eliana argued back, and barely a string was held as patience with working with her arch-enemy Khanna.

"Aves you better shut up. Rohit is best." Khanna retorted back forgetting his surroundings. Aves are birds, removing -l- from her surname he teased her.

"No! RCB will win. This time we have young and energetic players."

"Your team always say that. Never they will lift the trophy." Khanna pursed his lips, and let out a muffled laugh. "Your team is like you. Same ditto. Useless."

"Don't you dare go on my team ok? You don't well know how much Jhanvi ma'am, Rudy, Pinky aunty, Kalyani dadi loves me."

"Oh really? Tej sir and Shivaay loves me to hell back." Khanna tugged his imaginary collar with pride.

"Oh, that's just nonsense. Ladies are the real ringmasters." Tej gasped at her words, as it indirectly pointed towards him, in essence, the men.

"Aree! You both left me." Shakti pouted, not being concluded in the topic.

[Trans- Hey!]

"Sir you're fine with both of us. So." Eliana smiled a bit.

"Also Pinky ma'am will take care of that," Khanna mumbled loud enough to be audible. Shakti widened his eyes and fumed with fake anger.

Ignoring Shakthi, Khanna started pondering at balanced words to throw at her.

"But I accompanied Shivaay to Italy. Because he trusts me."

"They sent you because you were useless and wanted to get rid of. I stayed to protect since I'm more mature, and hardworking." Eliana smirked at his pale drained face. This brought a huge victory smile to her ragged lips.

"Enough!" Everyone turned to face Kalyani, only to see a seething old lady standing with stormy eyes.

"You both fight like dogs. Grow up." Kalyani added with an annoying look, watching them hang their head down in shame as if caught kids arrested stealing.

"Why are you here? I thought Eliana di is sensible comparing Khanna." Rudra let out a soft laugh.

"Rudy baba? You too?" Khanna pleaded with his not so looking puppy face.

[Trans-  here, a child, especially a male one.]

"We are sorry. We are here as Tej sir summoned us." Elaina nudged with her elbow to Khanna when he didn't respond. Yelping, he vigorously nodded.

"Yes. I called them." As Tej announced every furrowed their brow and looked at each other with blank expressions.

"Shivaay is very secretive even since a kid. And after his phone call, I believe he is stuck in some problems that he is not willing to inform us." Tej blinked his eyelashes, speaking with his bright loud voice. He proceeded with. "I want you both to find out what he is cooking up too. Without his knowledge."

Both bobbed their heads in understanding. However, they weren't ready to step into someone's private life and especially their best friend Shivaay. Perhaps Tej was their employer they had to agree to it.

"Understood?"

"Yes sir."

"Detective Rudy is ON. Mission 'Billu undercover' starts." Rudra fit bumped with Khanna and promised to be a part of the mission.

*****

Welcome, Eliana Alves. *drum rolls*

So. So. 'Mission bill undercover' is ON. So our renowned Rudy Detective also. *passing a sheepish grin*

Do tell me which Character is your favourite one till now. How do you find the progress of the book?

Comment of the chapter goes to sonalsharma27- your teacher was right. And poor Shivi is facing luck issues currently.

:-P