Sana sneakily comes into her house.

Vani: Where were you Sana? We were all searching for you.

Sana: Aaa.. Aaa.. Mumma.. Siddu..

Vani: You went to meet Sidharth?

Sana nods with a blush.

Vani: Okay, next time inform someone. We were panicking when you went missing. Prema also said you weren't there. Did you go out with him?

Sana: Hmmm.. Mumma I am hungry, I want breakfast.

Vani: Yeah  wash your hands and come, I'll serve.

Sana sighs and runs to her room. She was blushing like a newly married girl in everyone's presence. She was enjoying the hide and seek and sneakily meeting her own husband.
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It was time for Sidharth and Sana to go back to Mumbai. This visit they were leaving on a happy note compared to their initial one. Everyone was happy that Sidharth and Sana were happy in their life. That's what every parent wants for their kids.

Amol gave a long hug to Sana. He was the one who missed her most. They hug their parents and take their blessings.

Vani: (whispers to Sana) Sana, usually parents don't say this but I am telling you with a different intention. Please don't get pregnant until we get you married in the eyes of society. It's just a little over 8 months more to get you both married.

Sana blushingly nods. Sidharth gave a curious look as to what were the mother-daughter duo discussing about. They start the car and start their journey back.

Sidharth: Sana, what were you and aatya talking when we left? You were fully red like tomato.

Sana: (Hugs him from side as he drove) Mumma said not to get pregnant before our 1st anniversary i.e. our re-marriage.

Sidharth starts laughing.

Sidharth: Very true. We are having a tough time to hide our marriage now, if we aren't careful than hiding a baby will be impossible. It will be a permanent no entry to our parent's home.

Sana: Hmmm.. True! I enjoyed our visit a lot Siddu. It was differently adventurous and blissful at a same time.

Sidharth: Yeah! Especially those attempts to meet you was quiet adventurous.

They both laugh reminiscing the memories they created.
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Three months later:

There was a knock on the door. Sidharth opens it. It was the real estate broker who got them this house on rent.

Broker: How are you Bhosle Sir?

Sidharth: I am fine. How are you?

Broker: Very well, thank you! I came here to talk to you about the house. I heard Mrs. Bhosle was hospitalized few months back. See people have indifferent opinion about the flats on this floor. They are linking her hospitalization to the haunted story. The owners are ready to sell their flats for peanuts. The owner of your flat has got a buyer now and he wants the flat to be vacated as early as possible.

Sidharth: What are you talking? We have an agreement with him for 11 months. How can he break it?

Broker: Bhosle Saheb, He is ready to take any penalty for contract breakage as well but he is admant to sell it.

Sidharth: But where will we go? You yourself told me how difficult it is to find a house for rent.

Broker: Should I suggest you something? Why don't you buy the neighborhood flat 304? It's 3 bedroom flat selling at lesser price than this 1 bedroom flat. In future you will have your kids, you will need a bigger house as well. Anyways you are brave enough to stay here. In future you will be in profit.

Sidharth: Hmm.. let me discuss with my Mrs. I am working from home today so once she is back, I'll discuss it with her. Then I will let you know by evening.

Broker: Okay Saheb. Think about it quickly before somebody else picks it.
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Sana returns home from office.

Sana: (Sniffs) Wow!! Siddu, what did you cook?

Sidharth: That's a surprise! Go change and come quickly.

Sana nods and quickly changes and comes back. He gets a plate full of snack with tea.

Sana: What's this?

Sidharth: Gobi Manchurian and Tea.

Sana: Huh? Okay! (She gulps as it no where looked close to Gobi Manchurian) Did you taste?

Sidharth: Why? Are you scared of eating it?

Sana: Hmmm.. We both can't fall sick at the same time na Siddu? Somebody needs to be fit to take care of the other, right?

Sidharth: Shut up and eat it. I did taste it. It's edible and better than the chocolate you ate before visiting the hospital.

Sana: Hmm.. okay!

She eats the first bite.

Sana: Wow!! Siddu, this is good though this is not Gobi Manchurian.

Sidharth: Thank you! (He bows) I wanted to talk to you something..

He narrates the whole discussion he had with the broker..

Sana: But Siddu, that flat, someone committed suicide in it. It's haunted.

Sidharth: Don't be foolish Sana. They said that the whole floor is haunted but we've been staying here since six months now, did you see anything? We cannot miss the steal offer. We won't get 3 bedroom house for this amount.

Sana: Siddu, I am scared.

Sidharth: I am there with you Sana. What's the reason in getting scared? Don't say no sweetheart!

Sana: Hmmm.. Okay!!

Sidharth informs the broker immediately. Next few days goes into negotiation and getting assessment for eligibility and approval of loan process. They had some good amount of savings as well together for the down payment.

Sidharth: Hello Aayi, Baba, Aatya, Mama and Amol.

They were all on a conference call. They all greet each other.

Sidharth: Sana and I have a good news to share.

Everyones facial expression changed from smile to panicked.

Vani: Sana? What is this? I had told you..

Sana: What? No!!

Sidharth: (Laughs) Nooo!!! It's not that good news y'all are thinking. We have bought a flat in this building itself and in next 10 days we are having a house warming ceremony and you all are coming here.

Everyone was excited to hear the news and they congratulate.

Ramnath: Sidharth is it a same 1 bedroom flat? How are we all going to fit in it when we come to stay during the ceremony?

Sidharth: No Mama, it's a 3 bedroom flat.

Ananth: But did y'all have sufficient fund for down payment because it will surely be very expensive.

Sidharth: No baba. Actually it's on this same floor and a lady hanged herself in the flat. The entire floor is vacant. The owner of that house wasn't getting any buyer neither a tenent. So we got it for a very very affordable price. We've got loan jointly on our salary slip for 20 years. But in future, it's a good investment when people will see us staying here without any problem in a long run.

Ananth: Very good! Very good! Finally I see y'all settling down with your own house, car and loving family.

Prema: May Bappa ward off all the evil eye. Stay happy kids. Will see you in 10 days.

They all say bye and disconnect.

Sana: Ok Mr. Siddu, we have a lot of work to do. We need to clean, paint the house and shift as well. Let's get going!

To save money for EMIs and Household expenses, they start painting themselves in the evening and weekend.

They fought over colours, with colours, kissed, cuddled, romanced, took nap, had tea+biscuit breaks while painting. They were very happy with whatever they did cause they had each other's company.

They cleaned the floor and the house looked spick and span. They high-fived and patted each other's back to celebrate and appreciate their successful completion of work.

Amol arrived a day before to help them with shifting. They moved the furnitures themselves as it was on the same floor. As they picked up the sofa to move, Sana sat on it.

Sidharth: What's wrong? Get up, we need to move it.

Sana: No I am not! You two are my strong body guards right? Then try moving it with me on it.

Amol: Are you Ganpati bappa that we need to take you out on procession? Get down you little monkey!

Sana: Huh? (Frowns) You Ape, Gorilla, Godzilla, Anaconda!! Now I won't move at all.

Amol and Sidharth look at each other and nods with a plan. Sidharth holds her arms and Amol holds her legs and they pick her up and lock her in the room. Sana bangs the door but the two pick up the sofa and shift it to the new home.

When they come back and open the door Sana sat on the bed annoyed. Sidharth and Amol laugh teasing her.

It was turn to shift the bed and Sana sat on it firmly not ready to move. Amol winks at Sidharth and goes out. He brings back a dead cockroach from the corridor which he had seen few minutes back.

The moment Sana looks at it she starts screaming and jumping on the bed. Amol scares her by swinging it towards her. She runs and hides behind Sidharth who was laughing out loud.

Amol: Sid, take this.

Forwarding his hand to pass cockroach and Sana runs and locks herself in bathroom to escape. Amol and Sid later move the bed giving a high-five to each other.

Sana slowly peeks out to check if they've gone. She slowly comes out and stands in a corner. The two return and they give her a group hug.

Amol: Wow Sana, you cook really nice. I am planning to appoint you as a maid when I marry. (Teases)

Sana: Kuttriya {Dog} Both brother-in-law's don't know how to praise. My bad luck, I deserved a better brother and a husband.

Sidharth: What did I do now? I have even cooked food for you and you are blaming me.

Sana: Birds of feather flock together! I know you both better, don't act saint. If you act too smart, I'll mix laxative in your food and make you eat. You will have to alternate to the toilet whole day.

Amol: Sidharth, it's a warning sign. Always give her the first bite in whatever you eat.

Sidharth: True Amol. Your little sister is a monster. You will go back in 2 days, imagine my condition, I've to spend my life long with her.

Sana: (infuriated) I am not talking to you both.

Sidharth and Amol handshake and says "Thank God for some peace finally"

She frowns ands turns and sits with her back. Sidharth and Amol smiles looking at each other and they both tickle her until she gives up.
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To be continued.. ❤️❤️