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Ten years later

Menon's house

"Give that back you monkey!" Sanal marched at Trishna earning an ear blocking scream from her. The whole house was ringing with the hustle and bustle of the 11-year-olds running hither and tither.

"Sanal! Why are you always teasing her like this?!" Sanal stopped abruptly at the accusations laid on him by his grandmom.

"Me! teasing her! are you people blind?! She took my iPad and ran away with it!" Saying so Sanal tried to grab his iPad from Trishna who was hiding behind her grandmom and sticking out her tongue at him.

"Give it back here!"

"No!" Trishna ran from there and dashed into something hard. Before she could fall, Sanal caught her and looked up frightened.

He pulled her up and straightened himself.

"Dada! Look Sanal is teasing me!" Sanal was wide mouthed at his cousin, but smiled weirdly looking at his uncle.

"Hm...I know exactly who is the one teasing here, hm?! So young lady, either you give the iPad back or you can forget your new barbie doll house!" Vinay looked into her doe eyes which were making him purse his lips reminding of the same mischief look of his beloved wife.

Trishna pouted and gave back the iPad to Sanal who grinned at his victory.

"Ow!"

Trishna moved from there giving her perfect smile. Sanal pursed his lips catching hold of his foot.

Vinay shaked his head and brushed Sanal's hair. Sanal was wide eyed to get a pat from his favourite uncle.

Sanal had a high respect for his uncle. He treated him as his idol. He loved everything about his Vinay uncle. From his powerful aura, his way of speaking, his respect and care for others. A perfect Son, A perfect Dad, and of course A perfect uncle. He was the example of a Perfect Man for Sanal.

Vinay used to encourage Sanal to take up his dream of sketching by bringing him sketch related tools and equipment. Sanal also took up the art class suggested by his uncle just to impress him with his works. He also excelled in academics just like his dad and uncle wanting to become successful like them.

So, the little gestures of his uncle towards the child would always make him float the seventh cloud.

Sanal sighed and went back to his room happy and content.

Mrs. Menon came to Vinay and took him in a tight hug.

"Amma! How are you?! I hope you are taking the help from the physiotherapist regarding your knee pain. You know its important for you," Vinay enquired about her health whilst sipping of his tea.

"Of course, how could I deny the direct orders from you. She is coming every other two days. It is improving a lot." Mrs. Menon patted his head lovingly.

"Ok, Amma. I will leave. I have to reach office for this meeting. Sam has left already and he called me there...10 minutes before. But I wanted to meet you," Vinay said taking his coat and clutched her hands lovingly.

He took Trishna and sat in the car driving at the safest pace.

He dropped Trishna in her school and took off to his office.

The University

Seminar Hall

"As you can see the mudras that are shown in this picture shows the composite form of Shiv and Parvati. The name ardha-nari meaning half-woman refers to Shiva and Parvati. The statue is situated in Government Museum, Chennai. This statue originates from the Chola dynasty traced to the Thiruvenkadu region of Tamil Nadu. As you can see, Shiva is depicting the right side and Parvati on the left side. The figure is in tribhanga pose, standing atop a pedestal looking like a lotus. An open lotus to be more precise. Shiva represents the jatamukuta featuring a crescent, wearing jewelleries and of course, a lower clothing till the thigh..."

After an hour or so

Sonia came out of the hall, followed by her students.

"Yes, tomorrow is the last date for assignment submission. I am sorry, you have to submit them by tomorrow or lose your marks..." Sonia reached her cabin door with the sign 'Dr. Sonia Menon*, Professor of Performing Arts, Department of Arts and Aesthetics' imprinted on the glass display.

(*The doctorates are offered to the candidate with the name written on their school / grade certificates and not the name that they adopted after marriage)

She entered her cabin and slumped on her chair sighing. She had taken 4 classes back-to-back tiring her to the brim.

Ring! Ring!

"Hey, I am sorry I couldn't pick your call, I was busy with the classes. *huff* you know what lets catch up in the evening. The party...ok, see ya, bye" Sonia smiled at the complains poured in by her bestie. Eventually to get a satisfied 'hm' from her at the end.

Before she could keep the phone, it ranged again. She smiled at the name displayed and bit her lower lips.

"Hm...you are cruel, you know!" the voice spoke a soft raspy voice.

"Mhm...and how come?!" Sonia asked twirling her hair strands.

"Well, first off you left halfway and second you forgot my morning kiss!" Sonia chuckled at his bluntness.

"I thought the morning dose included the kiss. Hm...you should be specific when talking to me...Mr. Husband..." Sonia laughed softly earning a groan from him.

"You know I love it when you call me that...Mrs..." Vinay was talking with a restless tone making Sonia cover her mouth to control her laughter.

"Hm...that does not answer my question..." Sonia was teasing him badly.

"You want answers, huh! Why don't I give them tonight, Mrs. Starting with..." Vinay lowkey came to know about her tactics and teased her back.

Sonia looked backed at her phone and was wide mouthed.

She bought the phone back to her ears and was shocked to hear the blunt words coming out of her husband's flirty mouth.

Suddenly there was a door knock startling her. She cut the call and straightened herself.

Vinay's office

Vinay laughed at his wife's nervous voice and looked at the photo frame kept on his table.

It was his small family of four - Mr. and Mrs. Vinay with Trishna and little Rajeev.

Sonia gave birth to their second wonder 4 years back welcoming little Rajeev, fondly called as Raj.

Sonia suffered a lot during her second pregnancy making Vinay realise the effort that she might have suffered during Trishna.

So, this time he took extra care of her. From the special nurse to the day off to personally attend to her.

Sonia told him to not worry and said that it was a part of the pregnancy period. But Vinay didn't want even a frown to lay on his wife's forehead.

So, he was there for her morning sickness, her cramps, her complains, her emotional outburst, her midnight cravings, her attention seeking.

Sonia was aware of his pampering nature but was astonished at the level of patience that he carried during her entire trimester till the birth of their little wonder.

Vinay never left her side during the delivery procedure. When he saw the face of their little wonder, he was feeling proud of his wife and kissed her forehead.

He was so careful during her post-delivery stage which needed his most attention.

He used to read books and search the webs to knowledge himself regarding the stages of post delivery trauma if at all would harm his love.

Sonia was the happiest during this time getting the care and love that she missed during Trishna.

At times, she felt remorse but none of the family members made her uncomfortable even the slightest by the strict orders of Vinay.

Nair's house

The living room

"Mom, Where is the dress that I need to wear for the party tomorrow?!" 14-year-old Veena came jogging towards her grandmom and sat beside her.

Mrs. Nair smiled at her and showed her the latest design work for their new project.

Veena was astonished at the work made by her superhero - her grandmom.

"That's awesome, granny! I love pastel colours. Not too loud, not too subtle...perfect! Just like you!" she pinched her grandmom's cheeks earning a groan from her. Veena ran away giggling, saving herself from her grandmom's smack. Apparently Mrs. Nair helped in between her bestie by giving her valuable inputs on the interior design ideas to them from time to time.

Reena came with the iPad scrolling through the list of the clients. She was accompanied by Vinod discussing their meeting the next day.

"Ammuma, where is dada and mumma? Why are they late? I told them to bring me the colouring book for my drawing class tomorrow..." Rajeev came running to his grandmom and adjusted himself on her lap.

"Raj! Don't you know they have gone to Rekha Aunt's house for the celebration of Uncle's first award! *sigh*" Trishna told her brother who looked at her puzzled. Mrs. Nair and Reena chuckled at the siblings verbal exchange.

Rajeev made a questionable face and looked at his grandmom for answer. Mrs. Nair felt the need to end the query of the young 3-year-old and cradled him taking him for his night routine.

Veena shaked her head and went to converse with her mom. Both of them went to Veena's room to select the dress for her classmates birthday party.

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"Vinay, we will be late...*moan* again!" Sonia was trying to control her moans fearing to get unwanted attention from the parking lot below her bestie's apartment.

"*groan* would you relax! We have done this a million times and that too at the most random places!" Vinay was trying to hold her in place who was trying to move away from his lap.

Both were supposed to reach their best friend's apartment 10 minutes before. But Vinay missed his wife the entire day and was slightly angry at her denial in the morning so he made a pit stop at the parking lot of Rekha and Shiva's luxurious four-star apartment.

Vinay locked the car door earning a low grunt from his wife. He smirked at her and penetrated more making her tilt her head back with pleasure.

He moved his hands smoothly from her back to her shoulders. He caressed her hair and grabbed her neck, pulling her for a passionate kiss.

When they reached their climax, Vinay chuckled biting his lower lip and removed the stray hair from Sonia's face. Sonia grinned and hugged him tightly to relax her muscles. Vinay kissed her hairs and held her lovingly closer to him.

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Rekha's apartment

The guest were engrossed in their talks and congratulating Shiva for his debutant businessman of the year award.

Vinay and Sonia landed in the apartment and were warmly welcomed by their best friends.

"Late again! What is wrong with your watches, huh!! I specifically wrote 7 o'clock! And you both are landing at what! 7:30! Explain yourself?!!" Rekha demanded from her bestie who blushed and looked at her husband. Vinay raised his eyebrows and escaped from the scene calling some random person, pretending to greet him.

Sonia made an angry pout at him and muttered cursed words at him.

Rekha got puzzled at the duo's interaction but shrugged it off. She clutched Sonia's arms and took her to the dining table.

"So, how's everything? The university, kids...hubby! Hm...?" Rekha elbowed her bestie who was trying to munch on the paneer Manchurian. Sonia blushed and looked at her Vinay who winked at her.

Rekha loved the interaction between her best friends and hugged Sonia with tears of joy.

She wanted this life for her bestie from the start and wanted her to witness the love and care that she missed in the most pivotal part of her life.

Now she is content that her bestie finally got her perfect life - perfect family, perfect kids and most importantly the perfect husband who cares for her, loves her and would not mind making enemies just to make his beloved smile.

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