Recap - Aarohi learning the truth about Thara and Vicky, Arjuns concerns

After few weeks...

"Nivi..Stop there. Baby dont make me run" Aarohi ran behind Nivi with a plate in her hands. Nivi giggled and ran around the whole living room

" Aaru di..I don't want to eat anything now"Nivi pouted running around

"Have a spoon at least.. Dont be so stubborn baby "

"No..."

"See.. You want to become a big girl right? So eat this"

"Im already a big girl Aaru di" Nivi giggled again

Arjun came downstairs and saw Aarohi running behind Nivi. Nivi took the chance and hid herself behind her father.

"Nivi" Aarohi glared and tried to catch hold of her. Arjun was trapped in between these kiddos.

"Mr. Arjun don't move"she tried to catch hold of Nivi and slipped. She held his collar for support as she had the plate in her other hand. He held her waist and prevented her from falling.

Their eyes locked for a moment. Distracting her. As well as him.

Nivis laughter made them come back to their senses

"What is this Nivi.. Can't you eat a spoon? Why are you troubling her"Arjun asked making her pout

"I don't want it Nanna. I'm not hungry"she pulled up a face

"Eat a spoon. For me?"Aarohi said rolling her lips up making Nivi sigh

"Be a good girl and listen to your Aaru di" Arjun said taking her in his arms.

They sat on the couch. Nivi climbed to Arjuns lap. Aarohi sat besides them. She forwarded a spoon. Nivi shook her head pouting. Aarohi pretended to sob like a kid. Nivi giggled and opened her mouth and happily ate from her hand's. Arjun smiled at them

Once the bowl was empty and clean Nivi licked her lips and smiled

"That's like a good girl" Arjun said

Ramya watched them. From upstairs. Arjun was slowly changing. With Aarohi , Nivi always seemed happy. Because of Aarohi she could see her son smiling. Probably after years.

"Now Nivi will become a strong girl" Aarohi smiled.

Raj walked downstairs and noticed the trio sitting in the living room.

"Darling.. Lets go for a ride"

"Of course..I'm coming" Nivi squealed in excitement. Jumping down from Arjuns lap she ran towards Raj.

"Where to?" Arjun asked

"We'll come in an hour Arjun. Dont worry "

He nodded

"Bye Aaru di.. Bye Nanna.. Meet you both in the evening" Nivi smiled widely and clung to Raj. He took her outside

"You spoke to Mr. Dixit right?" Arjun asked and Aarohi looked at him.

"Yes."

"You should haven't Ms. Aarohi. I know that was important but its not easy to present a meeting within such a short time"

"We can Mr. Arjun. You please don't get worried. I have made all the arrangements. Mr. Dixit have informed the date. Nothing to worry "

"You sure?"

She nodded smilingly.

"Fine"

"Can I ask you something?"she asked.

"Yeah?"

"Why are you...angry with your parents? I mean...i have seen Ramya aunty trying to talk to you. But. You keep avoiding her?"

He fell silent. Staring at the floor.

"I'm sorry..i don't want to interfere in your personal things. But as far i know she needs you. You know what Mr. Arjun I've seen her weeping besides your bed. All the mornings before you woke up. Mothers are the real Gods. No one will ever love you as much as your mother. Im unlucky. I haven't seen my mother. Not even once in my life. But you are lucky Mr. Arjun. She's with you. If possible...find time for your parents. Do not ignore them. Once they leave this world...all we could do is to shed some tears"

Arjun could see her moistened eyes. She recovered quickly and smiled

"Hope you'll understand "She got up and walked inside the kitchen
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Arjun took slow steps towards the guest room. He reached the door and saw Ramya. Fast asleep in the bed. His eyes welled up and He wiped it off quickly. Walking inside the room and touched his mothers feets. Ramya stirred from her sleep and found Arjun. Besides her feets.

"Arjun?"

He looked at his Mother. Teary eyed

"Maa?"

Ramya broke into tears. Dragging him to her chest. He hugged her tightly and felt all his anger vanishing away. He got back his mother. Her warmth. Her love. Which he was holding back till now.

"Im..sorry ma..I'm really sorry "he kept saying. She patted his hairs and kissed his head

Years of pain. Condensed into tears for both of them

Arjun lay on his mothers lap. Like a small child. He didn't wanted to move away from her. Deep inside..he thanked Aarohi. A million times

Life is short. One gains nothing by holding back grudges.

She did taught him that. He smiled feeling his mothers palms in his head.

"Arjun..?"

"Hm.."

"If i ask something.. will you do it?"

"Yes maa.."

"Let Aarohi stay here for dinner "

Arjun got up from his mothers lap.

"Why?"

"Just bring her Arjun. That girl did so much for us. For you and Nivi i mean. I want her to join us for dinner today "

"Today?"

"Yes"

He smiled and nodded. He then lay back on her lap again

" Lazy boy. Aren't you going to the office today?"Ramya smiled twisting his ears

"Let me be here for some time Maa"
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Thara walked inside Arjuns cabin and found him busy in his work.

"Arjun?"

He looked up from his laptop

"Thara?"

"Enough working for today. Come on Lets go for a movie."

"Im not interested. I have work Thara "

"We are working too. Arjun stop seeing work as everything"she shrugged

"Thara..we are preparing for the presentation. Aren't we? It requires time and concentration "

"Aarohi is doing it. Right?"

"I'm the MD For Gods sake. Thara. Please leave me alone"

"Why do always treat me like a shit Arjun?" She stomped her foot

"Thara..i don't want to waste my time by arguing with you. Please "

"May i come in?" Aarohis voice intruppted them

"Come in" Arjun said ignoring Thara. She kept a sulking face and walked outside the cabin.

Aarohi walked inside carrying a file with her.

"This is what you wanted right. Mr. Arjun?"she gave the file to him. He went through it and nodded

"Thank you"

She smiled and turned to leave

"Ms. Aarohi.. would you like to join us for dinner today?"he asked.

"What?"she was surprised

"I mean..Maa want you to join us..For dinner"

She was more surprised when he mentioned his mother

"Mr. Arjun?"

"You should. Nivi will be happy too."he insisted.

"Okay. I will"she said.

"Great"he gave her a wide smile. Aarohi walked outside the cabin , surprised and confused by his behaviour.

He was changing. For Good.
He was falling in Love. Without his own knowledge

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Precap - Arjun and Aarohi sharing their sorrows