Disclaimer: Short chapter

"We are home." Dhriti spoke breaking the silence.

"Hmm? Oh!" Minerva came out of her trance. "Thanks." She chipped and was out of the car within seconds. Dhritman was taken aback at her reaction. Today's incident has really upset her. He concluded and went on to open the garage, whereas Minerva entered the house.

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Minerva saw her mother-in-law in the kitchen. Standing at the threshold she saw her kneading dough. "Mum! What are you at this hour in the kitchen?"

"Oh, you are back! I didn't hear the car entering! This is.. just a new recipe I saw in YouTube. If this goes fine, I will make this for breakfast. You will love it." Mrs. Gupta gleamed at her daughter-in-law.

"Oh great, give me a few minutes, I will freshen up and join you." And before Mrs. Gupta could reply, Minerva dashed upwards. She smiled at the girl. But her smile faded as she saw her son grumping.

"Dhriti?" She called him, but he didn't bother to wait or hardly he listened.

What is happening here? Did they have a fight? But Minu seemed fine. Did Dhriti himself create a trouble and Minu taught him a lesson.. No, but then... and Mrs. Gupta went on guessing.

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As Dhritiman entered his room, he saw his wife already changed and running about.

He looked at her in amusement, she noticed but chose to ignore. And then, just like his mother a few minutes back, he didn't get a chance to speak, she was out again!

Where is she going in pyjamas? He was curious, but didn't let his curiosity win. Let her go, wherever she wants. As if she cares what I think! He concluded and started changing.

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"Ma.."

Mrs. Gupta smiled at her. What enthusiasm the girl has! No wonder she succeeds in almost everything. Mida's touch!

"What can I do?" Minerva chirped again.

"Aren't you tired?" Mrs. Gupta asked.

"After all that drama...- She went quiet biting her lips hoping she (Mrs. Gupta) didn't hear. But her mother-in-law did.

"What's wrong babu?" Mrs. Gupta asked keeping the dough away. She did sense something was seriously wrong, and though she did not intervene every time, this time she thought she needed to. A mother after all.

"Nothing ma. You were making Utthapam!" Minerva tried changing topic.

"Yes. And it went well. Now tell me. I am your mother too dear." Mrs. Gupta urged.

Should I tell her? No... she will be tensed. But, she already guessed something is up, if I don't tell her she will be tensed more. But what should I say? Hearing about Tiya will upset her. But then again... Minerva lost herself thinking.

"Tell me the truth babu. You are the daughter I always wanted. And now, you are. So let me the mother to you." with her words, Mrs. Gupta held Minerva's hands, reassuring her.

Minerva melted. Her mom had always scolded her whenever she tried to hide something. This is the first time, she was spoken to so gently when she wanted hide and change the topic.

And in next ten minutes she was out with everything. From Tiya's call, to her visit, to her threat, to Savita Auntie's rescue and invitation.

Mrs. Gupta's was burning with rage.

"DHRITIMAN ..." She yelled.

None answered.

She yelled again, this time loud enough for neighbours to listen to!

"Why are you shouting like this!" Three people spoke at one. Dhritiman, Ridhhiman and their father.

"How dare she? That Tiya!" Mrs. Gupta voice raised again.

Damn! Dhriti cursed. Then he looked around. His mom trembling in anger. His dad looking at him accusatory. Though he ( his father) didn't know, but could definitely guess and his brother looked at him with all annoyance. 

N.B: Hi! Sorry for such a short update. Actually, I am stuck with my work and wasn't able to write. But then again, it has already been 3-4 days since the last update so I so badly wanted to give a chapter, even though it is very small. I hope you all understand me.

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