Ansh was still sobbing in Laksh's arms. And his tears were the last thing that Laksh wanted to see in the world. The rest were also looking at them helplessly. Laksh sat on the couch with Ansh in his lap. He was trying to make Ansh face him but the latter was not ready to leave his papa. He was hugging him tight and hid his face in his dad's chest. Laksh was growing impatient with every passing second. Never ever he gave a chance for Ansh to cry. Even Laksh's tears are streaming from his eyes.
Mera champ. What happened beta. Why is papa's strong boy crying like this, Laksh asked kissing his head and caressing him. Papa, are you going to stay away from me for one week, the little one asked in a broken voice. Laksh felt like someone stabbing him seeing his lifeline in such a vulnerable state. His face was completely red and eyes were shrinked. Laksh softly wiped his tears though his own tears were not stopping. No mera bacha. Papa is not going anywhere leaving his champ. How can papa leave without his Ansh. Now stop crying bacha. Papa can never see you in tears, he said in a broken and hurt voice. Ansh saw tears in his dad's eyes. He raised his tiny hands to wipe them off. Sorry papa, I am very bad na. Only because of me you are crying, he said in guilt with a cute sad pout. Laksh could not help but to go all aww in his son's cuteness. He smiled and kissed his whole face making his son giggle. No champ. My son can never be the reason of my tears. You are always my happiness where I find solace. But papa is sorry champ. Because I made my little boy cry so much, that too on his birthday, Laksh said and Ansh shook his little head. No papa. You are my super dad. You can never make me sad, he said cuty. Laksh hugged him tight and both were in their own world talking something or the other. The world on which not even air is allowed without their consent. They forgot the whole surroundings that they were watched by four pair of teary eyes who had no words to explain their love and bonding.
AP moved towards them and caressed both their heads breaking their trance. Laksh, beta both of you go and sleep. It's already too late, she said pecking their fore head. Laksh nodded and carried Ansh to their room.
Ji, is there no way Laksh can avoid going to Delhi, AP asked as they were laying down in their room. DP got up shook his head. No Annapoorna. Sometime before even I thought of going to Delhi myself. But after what I saw I want Laksh to go this time.
AP was shocked. Ji, what are you telling. Can't you see how vulberable Ansh was when he came to know that his papa was leaving him for a week. And after all what has happened,I am sure Laksh will never leave Ansh. And if you are going to compel, then he will not even think for a second to leave our company and us too. Its already difficult for me to leave away from my son. I can't afford more, AP cried bitterly. DP let a sigh and placed his hands on AP's shoulder. Annapoorna, you think I am happy being away from my son and making things difficult for gim. No. I am really happy that my son is the best father, in fact I am proud of him. Being a single parent is not at all easy. But my son is doing it with all his passion, but in a way I feel he is making Ansh very much dependent on him which is not at all good. Laksh should understand that his son is also growing.He can be possesive and protective father but still he should give his son the required space. A good father is someone who guides his children in the right path making him an independent person and making him strong human to protect himself from this cruel world. But Laksh is not even ready to let us take care of Ansh. A good business man or any strong man must never fail emotionally. I don't mean that Laksh should not love his son to this extent. Even we love our children. But your love should only make your child strong, not weak. This is a very cruel world, Annapoorna. One must able to face it by themselves. No one is going to stay with you forever. I know it is going to be very difficult for both of them, but once they cross this phase, nothing can win over them. What I am doing is only for our childern's welfare. Ansh is going to be one of the future heir of this vast Maheshwari Empire and he needs to be strong, DP concluded and AP was also satisfied with his explanation and slept peacefully.
But little did they know that their conversation was heard by someone. It was none other than Laksh.
Laksh made Ansh sleep. Ansh was clinging on to his farher like never before. Laksh understood that his champ was so scared to leave him. He wants his dad for everything. They are each other's habit. Laksh decided that he will not leave his son alone. He slowly untangled himself from his son's grip and thankfully he was in his deep sleep. He pecked Ansh's head and went to his dad to sort out this matter. But he ended up listening to his parent's convo.
He, without meeting his parents quietly came to his room and layed beside Ansh. His father's words were ringing in his head. Am I doing wrong. Am I not giving proper guidance to him. Am I not giving my son his required space. But he is still small. He needs me all the time. Even I need him. I have promised Ani that I will never leave him. But still, I feel dad was also correct. God, please help me out to sort this out, he thought and drifted to sleep.
The next morning, they got up late due to last night incidents. So Laksh was busy in getting Ansh ready and dropped him in school. Ansh entered the class and found his best friend Rahul sitting. Rahul, Ansh ran to him and the two little boys shared a friendlt hug. Rahul, I am angry on you. You did not come to school for three days and you did not even attend my birthday party yesterday, Ansh said with a cute pout. Ragini who was passing by their class stopped listening to their cute talks with a smile. Hey buddy. Sorry na, Rahul said holding his ears and Ansh immediately freed his hands. Ragini was just admiring their innocence. Ansh then asked, now tell me, why you did'nt come. Vo Ansh. My papa is in Army na. He visited us for a week. You know its very rare that he visits us. He came after two years so we were having a great time with him. But all of a sudden he had to leave yesterday. That's why buddy, Rahul said with a smile. Ansh was looking at him with shock. Rahul, you don't get sad when your dad is away, Ansh asked him. Ofcourse buddy. But still we know that he is needed in his office. And if I get sad, dad will also get worried and he can't be in peace. And whenever he gets time, he speaks to us over phone. I miss him, but I know that he is serving for our country and I am proud of that,Rahul said.
Ragini was in tears listening to them. How much matured are these kids, she thought to herself and went to the staff room. Ansh was now thinking of how he behaved last night. He knew his bade papa and dadu never asked his papa to go on any business trip. Even his di and bhai miss their dad when his bade papa go on trips. He thought of something and determined to do the same.
It was evening and Ansh was waiting for Laksh. Laksh had already informed DP that he is ready to go to Delhi and that he would himself convince Ansh and leave him in MM. Laksh came towards his son who happily hopped on his dad. Laksh's heart pained to see his son who is so happy will become sad in sometime. He kissed his cheeks and Ansh too returned the same to his father. They were then talking about their day usually and reached home.
Laksh then helped him get fresh and ge too got fresh. Both were in a dilema of how to start. Ansh sat on Laksh's lap and hugged his neck tight. Papa, you can go to Delhi. Its only one week na, I will be a good boy, he said still hugging him but was not looking at his papa. Laksh was shocked to hear it from his son. He made Ansh face him still having him in his lap. To his dismay, there was no regret in his son's face. Laksh cupped his face and caressed his hair. Champ, are you sure. Will you not miss me, Laksh asked looking at his eyes. Ansh's facial expression slowly changed and tears brimmed at his eyes. I will really miss you papa. But, I should not be selfish. I know it is really important for you to go, otherwise you will never leave me. He then told about Rahul. And Rahul also misses his dad. But he meets him or talk to him very rarely. But in our case it is only one week and I am sure we will talk to each other whenever we want to. You know papa. Even Shreyas bhai misses bade papa whenever he goes on trips but still he never cries. Even I am a big boy now na. So, I will not cry and worry you papa. I will always make you proud of me, he said.
Laksh was looking at his cute little son with widened eyes. When did my little boy grow so much, he said to himself. He had a proud grin on his face. Indeed he had brought up his son with good values and understanding. Ani, you have never left me alone. Your son is just a replica, he thought to himself and smiled wiping his lone tear. He hugged him and pecked his head. You have already made papa proud beta, papa loves you a lot my life, he said dropping a kiss on his head. Screen freezes on their hugging position.

Precap : Laksh and Ansh missing each other. Ragini Ansh moments