The sweet fragrance of freshly baked cookies travelled through the air enveloping the area around the kitchen in the Nigam Mansion.

Abhi- so ladies and gentlemen, presenting the special cookies made by the one and only MasterChef Abhishek Nigam

Came Abhi's voice who stepped out of the kitchen with a tray in his hands that was filled with hot cookies. A sequence of squealing followed in chorus after he made the announcement. Upon getting such reaction he carved a proud look on his face that made Vaish, who was enjoying a hair oil massage from Sudha, gave him a flying kiss. Sudha chuckled seeing their behaviour.

Abhi who was busy grinning like a teenage boy came out of trance when he felt a tug. As he fluttered his gaze he found the three kids giving him their best puppy faces and their eyes continuously flickering towards the tray in his hands. It was then Shaysha pouted and pointed her finger towards the cookies.

Shay- bade papa, cookies. Gimie. (give me)

[Bade Papa is used for addressing father's elder brother]

And before Abhi could answer anything Abhyan almost lunged towards him making Abhi startled. But Abhi was quick enough to take a step back so that those burning cookies doesn't fall on him (his younger son) who is the package of mischief. Vihan instantly tugged on Abhyan pulling him back from Abhi's glaring eyes.

Vaish- Abhi be careful

Vaish warned in a strict tone and seven year old Abhyan hastily hid behind his ten year old brother. The duo rejuvenates the memories of little Sidshek since they were also like these two brothers.

Vihan though is very close to his Chachu (uncle) since he is the first child of the house yet he is more like his father. Mischievous yet mature and always ready to stand for his brother and sister. On the other hand Abhyan is very mischievous and loves to annoy others, however his charms can't be avoided. And although he is called Abhi as abbreviation of his name nevertheless he is more like Sid.

And the whole family is utterly smitten by them, especially the elders.

Abhi- sabr ka fal meetha hota hai
(patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet)

Gushing that he ambulated back in the kitchen leaving the kids with scowl. It has now been like a tradition of him showing off his cooking skills every Sunday. And since this time he have a meeting on Sunday so he took half day on Saturday.

Ever since the kids started growing up, it is being strictly followed to spend at least the whole Sunday together.

Avu- bhai.. di..

She called out moving away the phone from her ear and in response Abhi in blink of eye appear in person.

Avu- there are few terms I'm not able to understand so I need your help

Abhi quickly nodded straightening himself and gestured her to wait till he come back keeping the apron in the kitchen. Whereas Vaish replied with a quick just a minute and kissed on Sudha's hand muttering thankyou dadi and quickly made a pony of her oiled hairs.

Avu is still working in the same MNC where she applied eight years ago and the job is quite satisfying for her. Though Abhi offered her to work for Nigam Enterprises and when she declined that then Sheetal wanted her to join in her business but Avu was much pleased with her job.

So now when Shital is planning to retire from her position and wanted to handover it to her only granddaughter, Avu again declined. Since according to her instead of her Rajat deserves it as it was him who have devoted his blood and sweat in it. And much to her relief Sheetal very quickly agreed to it.

And finally it was decided that the entire business will be transferred in Rajat's name and the other properties and assets will be transferred on Avu's name. The legal procedures are very complicated and she is having some difficulties in understanding them and who could help better than Abhinavi.

Then her eyes landed upon her daughter and seeing her mother's eyes narrowing, Shaysha knew that something is wrong.

Avu- Khushi stop right there

Boomed Avu's strict voice that was an alarm of the upcoming jeopardy upon Shaysha.

Khushi is the nickname given to her by her masi[mother's sister] Ashi and her mami[wife of mother's brother] Reem. Their logic is as simple that Muskan[means smile]'s daughter is definitely Khushi[means happiness].

Avu- you had a fight in school ?

Shaysha tried to smile to mask her expressions but nothing was going to work infront of the calculative gaze of her mother.

Shay- the boy witch called me moti (fatty)

Avu's eyes widened when Shaysha huffed pouting and her angry form looks no less than her father's expressions.

Avu- but you can't just pick up a fight. Good girls don't behave like that.

Shay- and I'm no good girl

Muttering under her breath, the frown on Shaysha's face etched further and she crossed her arms. Thankfully her mother didn't heard what she said or else a new set of lecture was surely awaiting for Shaysha. From her point of view she did nothing wrong as it was that boy who was getting on her nerves and calling her moti.

Avu- Abhi you are not allowed to go

Abhyan smiled sheepishly upon getting caught. He was aware that his chance was coming soon since it was him who with full zeal encouraged Shaysha for it. Whereas now Vihan was standing with his eyes cast down. He was present there however he reached later and was late to pull Shaysha away from the boy, who was at verge of getting his hair plucked out from her.

Avu- I just got the call from..

And before she could finish, Shaysha again mumbled under her breath, which this time reached the ears of her mother.

Shay- Arsh. That bvson. (Vibhishan)
(Arsh. That traitor.)

Avu- then what are you ? Ravan ?

Shay- no, he is not my brother. My bros love me. He doesn't.

A fury breath flared out of her nose simultaneously as she pouted with distaste on which Avu narrowed her eyes.

Avu- it was your class teacher whose call I received

Though Arsh was there when all this scene was created by Shaysha but it wasn't him who complained about her. He just that moment ran and dragged Vihan to handle the raging Shaysha so that that poor fellow can be saved from this little volcano.

Arav and Misha shifted back to India when Misha was pregnant with Arsh and Arsh is just a number of months younger than Shaysha. Even being of same age group with same class, same school and sams friends circle although Shaysha and Arsh never fall on peaceful track to get along.

Sid stepped into the frame to witness his wife and his daughter with folded arms with his wife having a serious expression and his daughter glaring at someone in her imagination. That made him more sure that his wife and daughter definitely look like wild cat like that.

Vibha quickly turned her face to another side to hide her smile. But on other sides the great grandmothers couldn't help with the chuckle that vented out of their lips afterall their story telling is now turning fruitful that awarded them to watch a live debate. And it made Abhyan and Shaysha to giggle which they tried to cover when Avu pinned them with a glare.

Sid- yahan ye mahaul kyun bana hua hai ?
(what's happening over here ?)

Avu narrated the whole thing upon his asking with a sigh venting out her lips. The smile dropped from Sid's lips as seriousness took over his face. His eyes squinted as he glared at Shaysha, who trembled under his gaze. This wasn't the first time her teacher called complaining about her fights which consisted of violence.

Avu- I won't tolerate it next time. Go to your room.

She further added directing towards Shaysha in her same serious tone which left Sid interrupted in between, who was about to scold Shaysha.

On getting the cue Shaysha wasting no further second sprinted out of there and was instantly followed by Abhyan who let out an animated sound of steam engine. Vivan muttered a quick sorry and he too sprinted out of the scene.

Sid- you need to stop playing the bad cop every time. Okay. It's not the right way that only you would scold her. She is still a kid and it can print a wrong image of her mother in her mind.

Letting out a scoff, Sid guided his fingers to wander through his curls. And a series of agreements were heard upon this.

Avu- okay okay. But for now I've few things to discuss with bhai and di. So don't scold her anymore and check on her after sometime.

Not willing to prolong this any further she left with Abhinavi to the study room.

Shaysha is very much attached to her father. Even when no one's scolding will affect her but if for any reason her father will even slightly raise his voice on her then she will become all emotional mess. And that look on her daughter's face breaks Avu's hearts. Sid is though very frank and spoiling father at points but he can completely convert into Mogambo at times.

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Avu's pace slowed down when she heard the squealing of Sid and Shaysha from the room. Furrowing her brow she stepped into the room and witnessed the father daughter duo, with Shaysha on Sid's lap, watching something on the iPad.

Shay- dadda, see that uncle have eight buns like you on his tummy. He is so hanzome. (handsome)

Sid pouted making a face of distaste upon hearing his daughter.

Sid- no baby, your dadda is most handsome

Avu's jaw dropped on his cocky remark. Shaysha giggled and gave a peck on her father's cheek giving him the tag of the most hanzome. Whereas Sidsha, who were still totally unaware of Avu's presence, continued ogling the screen that was telecasting a WWE dual challenge match.

Sid- woah! See that woman..

And Avu couldn't keep on her patience anymore and marched inside the room. She kept the tray, which she was holding, on the side table with a bang that made Sidsha jump on their spots. Finding Avu fuming there with eyes shooting glares, Sidsha got alerted and colours flew away from their face.

A squeak vented through their lips when Avu twisted their ears. Swapping a knowing glance, they kissed on Avu's cheeks that halted her movements. Knowing that she was melting already, Sidsha planted one more kiss on her cheeks.

Sid- Nakchadi... I was just saying that.. umm.. yehh the dress.. the dress the women wore will look awesome on you

Shaysha stifle her laughter clamping her mouth shut when found her mother throwing murderous looks at her father who stuttered so badly weaving that lame excuse. Non of those two women wrestler wore any particular dress, it was a skin hugging bikini shorts with fancy bodice.

Before Avu could burst upon him, he held her wrist pulling her over to sit on the bed beside Shaysha, who was now between them. His action made her hair to bounce and brush away and settle on her back.

Shay- mumma, the mosquito bit you again

Squealing out of blue, Shaysha sprinted closer to her mother to have a better look at the deep red-purplish mark on her neck. Avu's eyes widened while her daughter analyzed the mark with keen curiosity, her dark hazel eyes squinted simultaneously.

Avu- the big mosquito needs a good lesson, isn't it Khushi ?

Sid gulped finding his wife granting him with another deadly glare whereas his daughter hummed scratching her chin thoughtfully.

Sid- you shouldn't do that with that handsome mosquito

He almost snapped immediately that made Shaysha twitch her neck in his direction. On the other hand Avu raised her eyebrows (still not liking that she can't raise her single eyebrow like him even after so many attempts), challenging him through her eyes.

Avu- Khushi why don't you go to your brothers ? Your bade papa is calling to have the cookies.

On the mention of her bade papa reminded her of the cookies which she yet have to taste. Planting a kiss on her parents cheeks she jumped off the bed. However she paused just at the door of the room and turned back to face her parents.

Shay- dadda mumma

Hearing her vociferation, Sidneet shifted their attention towards their daughter.

Shay- does that mosquito have face of a monkey ?

Their jaw dropped when they comprehended what she just said. Finding her parents staring at her agape, a giggle made it's way out of Shaysha's throat. She had a wide grin plastered on her lips and mischief glinting in her eyes. Sidneet were still tongue tied when their daughter shot them with a small smirk and dashed out the room in the speed of storm.

Avu- you.. you have spoiled my innocent daughter

Grabbing his collar, she lunged at him with a dangerous look on her face.

Sid- come on Nakchadi. You and me, both know that our daughter was ever anything but innocent.

He argued only to let out a soft whimper as his wife strangled him with her one arm and with another started hitting him with a pillow. And he knew he have to calm down his wild cat wife before she end up killing him. So finding a good opportunity he pecked her on her lips and she very next moment paused.

Taking it is a great way to divert her attention he embraced the moment with devouring on her lips further. And regardless of her annoyed mood, she reciprocated his actions.

Avu- your stupid ways won't work everytime

She rolled her eyes still panting for air but he knew better. Her cheeks were shining pink, little because of the sudden kiss and little because of the remark made by their little daughter.

Shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly, he guided his hands around her waist since now she was almost sitting over his lap. Then his eyes fell on the tray which she have brought and something popped in his mind.

Picking up the sandwich from the plate he dipped it in the milkshake and brought it near her lips. Scrunching her nose she first stared at him and then at the sandwich in his hand which was now drenched in the milkshake and then stared back in his eyes. And next moment both burst into laughter.

This how their journey started. From this sandwich and milkshake. From his stupid logic and her bold counterback. With different flavours and various shades of colours.

Life now feels complete with her, their daughter and their family. If his mom is the centre of his universe, then she is his world. She was his rival and is his first addiction, his life, his wife and upon that the mother of his child.

They are wholeheartedly relishing it. To cherish it forever and ever after.

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