Today was the day to relax. It happened after five whole weeks that Arnav Singh Raizada could finally just sit at the poolside and feel at ease with a bottle of Beer. No work trip, no meetings, no business events, no video conferences, no tiring festivals, no energetic kids and no nagging wife.

He shouldn't be misunderstood. He loves his wife and children but his schedule has been exhausting him with him trying his best to balance work and family altogether. He couldn't neglect his family for work but he couldn't ignore work either as it was important for him to make sure the Raizada kids get all the comfort they deserve, the comfort every child deserves.

But that demanded sacrifices. And the only thing he could sacrifice was his peace of mind and sleep.

Khushi and the twins were gone to Laxmi Nagar over the weekend. They are supposed to be coming the next day and as he had been working till late night yesterday, he had just this one evening to calm his nerves and get his full sleep.

'DADDYYYY'

Or not?

He hid the bottle behind his plants. He stood up and went into the bedroom to see his three years old twins running towards him with open arms.

'DADDYYY'

Arnav - Heeeey, my dolls are back...so soon.

He tried to sound less surprising and more enthusiastic but failed completely. Even though he picked his overly joyed daughters in his arms, Khushi had noticed his tone and she understood it.

Khushi - They wanted to come back to their Daddy and I had to give up in front of your stubborn ASR genes.

He chuckled at Khushi and put his daughters on the bed who'd been kissing his whole face longingly. Khushi neared him with their nightdresses into her hands.

Khushi - You saw Daddy, now time to change and sleep.

'Nooooo'

They run to the headboard opposing her plans for them. Arnav smiled at his babies. How sweet they are.

Khushi - Arshi, Aarushi, you are wearing shoes and dirtying the bed sheet. Get back here. Right now!

Arshi - No. We pay wid Daddy.

Aarushi - And sheep with Daddy.

She flared her nostrils at them with her hands resting on the hips. Why were they always just testing her patience?

She handed Arnav their night pyjamas and walked to the side of the bed and leaned to catch them but they run back to the other side immediately and start giggling finding amusement in this game. Khushi once again attempted to get hold of them but in vain.

Arnav - Ok enough. Arshi, Aarushi, come here dolls.

Khushi opened her mouth in awe for how easy they went to him. He just opened his arms and they immediately jumped into him.

Khushi - Now change them. I'll put them to sleep then.

'NOOOOOOOO'

They screamed expressing their denial once again and struggled into his hold. And there go his plans for a relaxed evening.

Arnav - Ok Ok, don't sleep then. We'll play. But at least change before. See, Daddy is also in his night pyjamas.

They lean down and scan him from toe to head for confirmation. He wasn't wearing any suit, tie and formal pants but a long sleeved shirt and a tracksuit pants which they recognise to be his night clothes and nod in approval with pouts adoring their faces.

Khushi just rolled her eyes and went inside the bathroom with her own pair of clothes to change. Arnav put her babies into their t-shirts and shorts thinking about tricks to get them to sleep. Now that they were home, it would be heavenly if they went to sleep early and he could have some time alone with Khushi.

Arnav - So now my dolls want Daddy to tell a bedtime story?

Arshi - No Daddy, we pay.

Aarushi - I want iesh keem.

Khushi - No ice cream at night!

She came out of the bathroom and collected their clothes to put them into the laundry.

Khushi - I don't care how much you scream. Your Daddy needs to rest. So you both will now come with Mumma and sleep.

They hang their lower lips out as much as possible and hug Arnav together but Khushi wasn't going to fall for their puppy faces. She walked forward to carry them from Arnav but he got onto the bed with them.

Arnav - It's ok. They don't want to sleep.

Khushi - No it's not ok. I know you wanted to relax today.

Arshi - We hep Daddy leksh (relax).

Aarushi - We pay and leksh. Shooo much fun.

Arnav chuckled and nodded at his babies. But Khushi shook her head in denial. She sat beside them.

Khushi - Why don't you understand? Daddy works so hard for you and gets tired. You don't want him to relax once?

They pout and nod slightly in guilt. But they still weren't ready to leave.

Arshi - Daddy leksh. How?

Khushi - He'll relax when nobody screams and plays around him. Then Mumma will massage his head and he'll sleep.

Aarushi - I mashaaj Daddy.

Arshi - Me too.

Arnav raised his head and Khushi frowned at them.

Khushi - No you both need to sleep.

Arshi - No! I shay mashaaj.

Arnav noticed the glaring looks the mother daughter threw at each other. He found it was time to intervene.

Arnav - Ok doll, you massage Daddy.

Aarushi - And me?

She pulled his nape with her tiny hands and almost touched his nose with her adorable pout.

Arnav - Yes, both my dolls.

Aarushi - Bettah.

Khushi just sighed for Arnav again gave in to them. They both pulled apart and made him lay down. Aarushi put her Barbie doll into his hands.

Aarushi - Cosh iesh and hold Barbie.

Arnav - Why Barbie?

Aarushi - She leksh and happy.

He nodded smiling. Khushi giggled now at Aarushi's idea of relaxing her father.

Arshi sat behind him and kept his head in her lap.

Arshi - I masshaj Daddy and leksh.

She ran her hands into his hair slowly. Aarushi joined her and both stared him, awaiting him to say he's relaxed.

Aarushi - Now leksh?

Arnav opened his eyes to see both his twins looking at him with their chocolate orbs and their sweetest smiles. He was enjoying them stroking his hair but now it was their cute expressions he enjoyed. It was indeed relaxing.

Arnav - No. I'm not relaxed yet. After massage I need kisses, only then I'm relaxed.

Aarushi - Oh. No pob-em. Aashi, attack.

Khushi laughed at her daughters taking their task seriously and covering his face with their kisses.

Arshi - Now leksh?

Arnav - No. On lips too and from all three.

They quickly pecked his lips and then turned to look at Khushi clearly expecting her to join their task of relaxing Daddy.

Khushi's laughter faded away as she widened her eyes.

Aarushi - Mumma, kish Daddy.

Khushi - No. Daddy is relaxed enough.

Arnav blackmailed them emotionally with a puppy face they couldn't resist. So Arshi put on her angry face to scare her mother.

Arshi - No. Mumma, kiiiish Daddy! Now!

Arnav - I need to relax. And for that a kiss is needed.

Khushi - Arnav! No.

Arnav winked at the the two who get up and pull Khushi onto Arnav and hug her from behind so she can't get back up.

Khushi gasped and Arnav took advantage of her state. The twins grinned at each other victoriously.

Aarushi - Now Daddy leksh!

Khushi parted and shook her head at him in disbelief.

Khushi - You should be ashamed on yourself for using my little innocent babies to your own advantage.

Arnav - No. I'm just trying to relax. And they're helping me.

He smiled kissing her nose and pecking her lips once again. She chuckled at him and got off him to sit.

Khushi - You're impossible.

Aarushi - No, Daddy leksh.

Arnav - Yes my doll, Daddy is relaxed now. Come here.

They quickly jump into the quilt happily.

Arnav - Khushi, switch on the TV and get some popcorn please. We'll spend some relaxed family time tonight.

She couldn't refuse his appealing offer and did as asked. He played his daughters' favorite movie Frozen and with both the twins resting in each of their laps, the little family snuggled and enjoyed the evening together.