Life is unpredictable.

You never understand the meaning of these words until something unpredictable happens to you. You never know when the door of happiness opens, when the happiness flows in your direction. But when it does, it changes your life. That's called Unpredictable.

Who knew the girl I saw standing in her corridor with deep lovely eyes staring at me then approaching my kids for friendship will enter my life as happiness and make my life Unpredictable. Nobody! But I just knew she's special, special more than anything and everything.

The way our relationship is taking slow and lovely steps clearly tell how special we are to each other. Whether Mishti accepts it or not, I know there's something between us. Something called pure connection, which makes us both comfortable with each other.

When I left my hometown and shifted to Mumbai, I had just one wish - To keep my kids happy. Thanks to god, he accepted my wish but with that, he gave happiness to me too.

Mishti is a girl with cuteness written all over her face, but, boldness is her middle name. The way she walks with her swag, her lovely eyes and long wavy her hairs tells you how bold she is! But people get fooled easily seeing her innocent and cute face.

She has zero patience level. She gives one and only one chance to everyone. While me, haha, I take action on spot! I am fine if it is on me but not on my loved ones, not on the people who matter to me. If things are on my side, I ignore, I stay calm, I act cool but if the power goes in someone else's hands then I don't know what might happen next moment.

One month, 31 days and so many things are changed. It was all started with the simple decision I made, giving my flat spare keys to Mishti. I gave her keys so that she can enter and give me a coffee on my bed but so many things changed!

She is so adamant! She didn't take the keys easily, I had to request her the entire Sunday. Finally, she agreed after Arya and Aryan requested her.

Now, my morning starts with me seeing Mishti in my bedroom. Her soft pat on my bare arm with her sweet voice calling 'Abir' pushes me into my dreamland and all I want to do is to pretend to sleep so that I hear her voice, calling my name in the sweetest voice ever.

The days were going like these until Mishti decided she'll make breakfast for me, Arya and Aryan by the time I get fresh and join her for jogging.

Now, we go jogging together after Mishti makes breakfast for us. We then go to a cafe and drink Apple juice at our favourite corner spot.

Now, Arya and Aryan don't have to see my boring office as Mishti stays with them after I leave for office. Then she drops them for their classes and picks them on time.

Now, whenever I leave the office I call Mishti and ask where Arya and Aryan are because if Mishti is busy with work she takes Arya and Aryan to their flat, if she is free she stays at my flat and cooks dinner for us as well as plays with my Kids. The bonding she has made with my kids is so angelic.

I and Mishti have reached that level of relationship where we fight with each other for each other. We fight on silly things as kids and Arya and Aryan solve the problems as adults, haha.

Now, I am used to getting a call from Mishti in the afternoon just to ask if I had lunch. The fact that she cares for me, she cares about my health itself gives tranquillity to my heart.

Many times, it happens that Aryan overhears Mishti and Arya talking about doing some silly stuff. Like hiding my car keys so that I take leave or eat ice cream when I am busy at the office. Aryan tells everything truthfully to me while the two girls stand there with an agape mouth.

No doubt, Mishti and Arya share most of the secrets with each other. But Aryan never gets jealous of them, in fact, he hears their conversation and suggests something better.

The Sundays turn out to be wonderful for all of us. Arya and Aryan enjoy with other kids who come to Mishti's flat on Sunday. While I help Mishti, Shreya and Sam in the kitchen. I stick next to Mishti always and the other two girls don't fail to tease us. I do enjoy it a lot, Mishti glaring at me and her friends teasing us! Haha.

It was on last Sunday when Mishti accidentally cut her finger and I had fed her with my hands. That moment was so delightful. Shreya and Sam kept on whistling with a hint of tease in their tone and Mishti was so adamant that she didn't eat more than three bites. Hell, she was shy and embarrassed! She is a kinda private person. The way she ran into her room and shut the door behind her I knew she was lying on bed and blushing hard!

Do you know why I respect Mishti a lot? Because even after being close to my kids she never enquired about their mother from them or me. We would talk about all random stuff and enjoy but never about my past.

"Looks like Mr Rajvansh is in some dreamland" Mishti sat next to me on the cool sand as she kept her slipper beside her. Since it was Saturday I came home early. Arya and Aryan didn't go out anywhere from the time we shifted here so I suggested we can go somewhere and enjoy ourselves.

As Mishti and her friends were free they joined us. Mishti being the boss lady of everyone decided to go on Beach.

The beach, allowing me to enjoy the sunset, with Mishti, undisturbed. The sun, a fiery orb, looks like it’s gradually receding into the waters below. The sky consists of an assortment of shades, a blend of reds, oranges and yellows.

"You seem to be lost somewhere" Hearing her voice I glance at her, a little ice cream smeared on the side of her mouth.

"Arya and Aryan?" I question, as she was busy playing with them all the while.

"Uh, Shreya and Sam took them to the cafe. To eat cupcakes" Her gaze fixed at the shore. I can hear the sound of the waves as they crash against the shore.

"You didn't go?" I smile to myself, I had requested her to come and sit with me but she never obeys anyone and answered she wants to enjoy with Arya and Aryan.

"You want me to go?" She looks at me glaring, "Jerk!" She rolls her eyes turning her gaze back to the shore.

"Ice cream" I speak and she looks at me with raised eyebrows. I move my hands towards her, my one hand gently rests on her cheeks while I rub off the ice cream from the side of her mouth. She takes a sharp breath closing her eyes, "Here" I speak loud enough for her to flinch and open her eyes.

"Ice cream" I show her my finger, she looks between my finger and my face. I know what's going in her mind just by her look.

She's thinking - Ice cream can't be wasted! If it was on my finger I would have licked it.

She proves me right the next second as she states, "Why did you wipe it off from my mouth? You shouldn't waste ice cream! If it was on the side of my mouth I would have licked it"

I chuckle slowly, we both get busy with each other as we look into each other's eyes. Slowly, I place my ice cream finger on the side of her mouth and wipe my finger there.

"You can lick it" I whisper slowly and pull my hand back while my other hand rests on her cheek. Her gaze fixed on my face, she slowly stretches her tongue out and licks the ice cream.

"I didn't know ice cream is so precious until I met Ms Agarwal" I giggle looking at her embarrassed face. She looked away from me as she tucks her hair strings behind her ears.

I can watch her for hours without getting bored.

I was busy admiring her while she was busy avoiding my gaze. Suddenly, the loud cheerful voice broke our lovely moment. We moved away from each other and turned around to see a group of bikes racing.

"OMG!! Wow!!" Mishti got up excited as she jumped on her place, just like Arya. I stood up dusting myself.

"Abir, can we try it too? Please?" Not getting an answer from me she adds, "I am still learning to ride a bike that's why I am asking you or else I don't request anybody"

"If you promise to not jump and hold me tight then we are trying this" I state putting my hands in my pockets.

"Though I hate it when someone orders me but since you are helping me I forgive you" She rolls her eyes at me.

"Promise?" I arch an eyebrow at her forwarding my hand.

"Urgh! Promise!" She puts her hand in mine, I smile and drag her with me.

Paying the fee we wait for our turn. The man hands us the keys and helmets after a couple returns them to him. Wearing my helmet I take a seat on the bike, "Come" I look at Mishti who is trying to put the belt off her helmet.

Sighing, I get down and move towards her. She looks irritated, impatient girl! I hold her hand which was busy putting the belt, she looks at me and my one blink she moves her hands away giving me chance to put the belt on the helmet.

I put on the belt and check it twice if it is proper because sometimes it happens due to the fast ride the helmet flows in the air. "Hmm?" I raise my eyebrows asking her if it's perfect!

"Hmm" She nods her head positive smiling at me.

"Hmm? Hmm?" I raise my eyebrows twice teasingly. Giggling loudly she smacks on my chest.

"Come" I drag her with me and we settle on the bike, all ready to go.

"Ready everybody?" A man asks and everyone starts their bike as an answer.

"1,2,3 Go!" This voice was enough for everyone to take action while I stood there rolling my eyes.

"What the heck is wrong with you? Start the bike!" Mishti hits on my shoulder.

"Complete your promise, hold me tight!" I look at her through the rare view mirror she grits her teeth as she hugs me from behind.

"Move now" She shouts, I smile starting the bike.

The bikes move in a full speed in a circular motion. The speed of air touches our faces giving a peaceful feeling. Mishti's hair flew in the air and she giggled tucking them behind her ears.

"Wow!" Mishti screeched as she stood upon the moving bike.

"Mishti! You are sitting or I should stop" Fear engulfs me seeing her standing in the speed moving bike, it's dangerous! She curses me under her breath as she sits back and holds me.

The wind whispers in my ear as it plays with Mishti's hairs. It is all so pure and cleansing.

After few minutes we complete the rounds and get down, "That was so fun!" Mishti exclaims removing her helmet.

I turn around after giving the keys and helmets to the man. Suddenly Mishti hugs me tightly in excitement, I feel butterflies in my stomach. My arms protectively wrapped around her. The shore touches our feet my eyes close in anticipation.

"Thank you, Abir" She speaks over my chest, "Thank you so much!" She adds with full enthusiasm.

My phone rings in my pocket and we both pull out awkwardly. Picking up the phone I keep it on speaker as I answer it, "Yes, Shreya?"

"Where the hell are you guys? Why is Mishti's phone out of reach? Romantic date? Busy with each other? Lost in each other's eyes? Did you forget you have two kids? Did Mishti forget she has two alive friends? Or maybe you guys forgot the world exists?" She shoots questions one after another not giving us a chance to speak.

"Huh? Why don't you answer?" She adds after a second.

"Oh, I can speak now? I thought you still want to ask questions!" I shrug as I reply to her in a playful tone and I already imagine Shreya making irritated faces.

"My phone is dead!" Mishti says as she checks her phone and keeps it back in her bag.

"Fine guys! But where are you?" Sam enquires.

"On the Beach!" Mishti states as she looks around, "Where are you guys? Arya and Aryan?"

"We are at the cafe. Leaving to home, join us there directly" Sam replies before disconnecting the call.

"Let's leave then" I keep my phone in my pocket and hold Mishti's hand to walk towards my car.

I feel Mishti doesn't move from her place, "What?" I ask turning around. She points at a corner, confusedly I follow her gaze to see the ice cream stall.

"Not again! You already ate so many" I drag her with me.

"Who the hell is asking for your permission! You can stay till I eat ice cream or you can leave. I'll take a cab" She frees her hand from mine as she walks towards the stall.

"How will you take a cab when your phone is dead, Ms Agarwal?" Her steps halt in the middle as she hears my voice.

"I'll go by walk!" She speaks without turning around and walks away. I rush towards her and grab her hand even before she could argue I put her on my shoulder as I exit from the Beach. She gave me all possible curses as she hit on my back.

I make her sit in the passenger seat and close the door. Walking around I settle myself in driving seat, "Put on your seat belt" I order as I look at her who is having an angry bird face on!

Seeing no reaction from her side I move forward and put on her seat belt. "Mishti" I whisper, she looks on the other side.

Sighing deeply I sit back on my seat and start driving. The ride was all silent with Mishti being angry with me. I take glances at her in the middle while she is good at ignoring!

Parking the car in the basement I get out and open the door for Mishti, "Come" I gesture to her and she rolls her eyes before getting out from the car.

Mishti walks away from me angrily, not able to handle her anger on me anymore I hold her wrist and pull her towards me. Her hands rest on my chest while my one hand rests on her lower back.

"How much angriness do you carry? Violent Lady?" I pick a chocolate bar from my pocket and trace it on her cheek. Her face brightens and she quickly takes the chocolate bar from me, "I hate you!" She whispers in my ears and moves away from me.

"Well, don't expect a 'Same to you' from me" I add with a wink as I stuff my hands in my pocket.

She giggles as she lovingly slaps my cheek with the chocolate bar.

Her giggles are something I would love to hear! Her voice is a soothing tone to calm my heart!

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