The driver was already waiting with the car in front of the house.

Shortly the valet opened the door of the backseat; Maahi hopped in occupying majority of the space and called out to Malar “masi jaldi-jaldi aao…we are getting late”

Taking her place beside Maahi, Malar got seated, leaving no room for Ajey at the back.

Keeping a stone on his heart, Ajey sat in front with the driver.

Once the three of them got settled in the car, Maahi inisted the driver “uncle….aap jaldi-jaldi chalo naa…nehin toh wapas ane mein late ho jaega!!!”

A puzzled Malar querried “humlog abhi taak bakery pohache bhi nehi…aur tumhe wapas aane ki itni jaldi ho rahi hai!!!…akhir baat kya hai????”

In her babish tone, Maahi replied “woh masi mujhe abhi-abhi yaad aya ki sham ko Shinchan ki movie ane wali hai TV pein!!!!”

Taking the cue, Malar completed “aur tumhe woh movie dekhni hai!!!....tabhi main socchu ki masi ki jaan sab ko jaldi-jaldi karne ko kyon bol rahi thi!!!!”

Initiating a conversation, Ajey in his famous Shinchan voice asked “toh Maahi…aaj tum TV pein Shinchan ka kaun sa movie dekhne wali ho???”

Surprise would be an understatement, both the aunt and niece were clean bowled.

A bubbly Maahi said “wowwwwwww…aap toh bilkul Shinchan jaise bolte ho!!!”

Smiling back at Maahi, Ajey again talked in his Shinchan voice “thank you so much Maahi…waise tum ne abhi taak baataya nehi….ki tum kaun si dekhne wali hu!!!”

Thinking a bit, Maahi answered “aaj main Shinchan ka Great Adventure in Henderland dekhne wali hu…”

Still in his Shinchan voice Ajey remarked “that’s very good Maahi….woh bahut hi acchi movie hai”

An inquisistive Maahi questioned “aapne bhi woh movie dekhi hai????”

In his Shinchan voice Ajey mentioned “haan…maine Shinchan ki saari movies dekhi hai!!!...mujhe woh bahut accha laagta hai!!!”

Well, their discussion on Shinchan was interrupted by the driver, who informed them about reaching their destination.

Stepping out of the car, the three of them moved towards the bakery.

Inside Oassis Desserts

Malar staright away went to the counter, followed by Maahi and Ajey.

Greeting an old lady, Malar spoke “hi aunty…how are you today?”

Smilling heartily at Malar, the old lady responded “hi dear…I am heathy like a horse!!!...waise tumhare hi cake ke last minute decorations chal rahe hai...bass panch minute mein tayaar ho jaega!!...you can go and take a seat.”

Malar politely suggested “wow that’s great...just five minutes right …we will wait here only then!!!!”

Out of nowhere the old lady commented “I must say you are very blessed my dear….to have such a loving husband and a cute little daughter!!!!”

The next second, Malar and Ajey shared an awkaward look.

Coming out of the shock, Malar instantly clarified “no no aunty…he is not my husband…but a family friend…and that girl is my little neice!!!”

Embarssed at her mistake the old lady stated “oh dear…I really took you for a happy family!!!”

Standing behind Malar, Ajey couldn’t help himself from mumbling “I so wish”

At once Malar enquired “kuch kaha kya?????”

Ajey immediately nodded his head in a big ‘NO’.

There little moment was interrupted when one of the staffs bought in the cake.

Before packing the cake the old lady proposed them to have a look.

Both Malar and Ajey were impressed.

Maahi, who was not able to see because of her tiny height, gave a tug to Ajey’s hand.

As Ajey shifted his gaze at Maahi, he found her gesturing him to pick her up.

Obeying the demands of ‘Masi-ki-jaan’ Ajey picked her up in his arms and made her see the cake.

On turing around to face Ajey, Malar found Maahi comfortably settled in his arms.

Malar politely requested Ajey “can you please go and ask driver uncle to get the car???”

Nodding his head, Ajey dashed out of the bakery and signalled the driver.

Turning his gaze at Maahi, Ajey urged “madam ji aap ka neeche uttarne ka koi plan hai kya???”

Giving Ajey a cheeky smile, Maahi declared “naa…andar khade khade…my legs hurt!!... I feel good hear!!”

Listening to this Ajey just waved his head with a grin.

After waiting for ten minutes, Malar came out of the bakery followed by one of the staff’s who was carrying the cake.

Once done with directing the staff to keep the cake inside the car. Malar noticed Ajey carefully carrying a sleepy Maahi in his arms, whose head was resting on his shoulder blade.

Walking up to Ajey, Malar in a hushed tone expressed “arrey yeh toh soo gayi…lao mujhe doo..I will carry her…”

Ajey murmured “nehi its okay…she is in deep sleep!!!”

Accompanying Ajey to the car, Malar opened the door of the backseat for him.

With utmost care, Ajey settled inside the car, holding a sleepy Maahi.

Closing the door, Malar was about to sit in the front when she noticed that the staff had placed the cake there.

With no other options left, Malar took her seat at the back.

There journey way back home was a peacefull one, except for the irregular snorings of the little Maahi.

Till the time they reached Malhotra Manor, Maahi’s head was on Malar’s lap, while her legs safely rested in Ajey’s lap.