The next morning, Inayat woke up and came downstairs. She looked at the clock and saw that it was only 5:30 in the morning. Inayat had a habit of waking up early. She used to wake up late before, but time and circumstances can change one's habits. She looked around but there was no one in the hall or outside. She thought, "Maybe everyone is still sleeping. But what should I do now? If I start making breakfast now, it will get cold, and I don't even know anyone's preferences."

Thinking this, she was walking through the hall when her gaze turned towards a small room. Unable to resist her curiosity, she approached the room and opened it. Upon opening it, she was shocked. It was indeed a temple with a very beautiful idol of Shiv ji and Mata Parvati. However, the room appeared to be unused and hadn't been opened for a long time. There were spider webs all around, the room had a musty odor, and the idol was covered in dust.

Upon seeing this, she decided that the first thing she will be doing  is clean the room and perform the puja. Thinking this Inayat went to her room to take a bath. After coming out, she put on a beautiful yellow kurti. She adorned herself with a few bangles, placed a bindi on her forehead, and finally, she wore an anklet, appearing simple yet mesmerizing.

Inayat's Look: 

She walked out of her room and proceeded downstairs. It was now 6:15 am, and the household workers had also arrived. Inayat asked them to provide her with the necessary cleaning supplies. After making her request, she went to the garden where she plucked few flowers to use for the puja.

First, she thoroughly cleaned the entire room, making it shine. Then, she went to the kitchen and started preparing kheer for the prasad. When she had finished making the kheer, it was 7 am. Finally, seeing everything ready for the puja, she was overjoyed. When she had arrived the previous day and couldn't find a temple anywhere, she had been quite sad. But now, her happiness knew no bounds.

Shiv ji and Mata Parvati Idol:

She first adorned the idols of Shiv Parvati with flowers, lit a diya, and performed the aarti. Along with this, she began singing bhajan. After finishing the bhajan, she set aside the kheer and offered it as prasad. Then, she started praying and talking to God.

" Shiv ji I know aap jo bhi karte ho hamesha sabke ache ke liye hi karte ho. Par apko nahi lagta apne mere liye kuch zyada hi acha soch liya hai." With this,she let out a sad laugh, and continued "Mein apse hamesha se hi bahut pyar karti hun lekin mein apse naraz thi par abb nahi hun.  Pata hai kyun...kyunki apne mujhe galti se hi sahi lekin iss parivaar se mila diya.  Yeh log bahut ache hain. So, please always keep them happy and protect them from all troubles.... Mumma ko toh apne paas bula liya apne aur papa... well, let's leave that aside....lekin yahan mujhe ek pyari si choti behen mil gayi.. do chote chote bhai aur ek bade bhai bhi aur baaki toh you know...." She smiled a bit and  again continued, "Chalo abb mein chali khana banane warna wo Gabbar The Shivansh Kapoor uthgaye toh chillane lagenge ki abb takk sab tayyar kyun nahi hua..." She laughed at her thought once more,then, folded her hands for a final prayer, and turned to leave. But as she turned, she accidentally bumped into someone and he was none other than Shivansh. Due to reflex and to balance themselves Shivansh quickly held Inayat's shoulders and Inayat's palms were on his chest.  

She raised her eyes to see who had bumped into her. When she saw him she was not able to take off her eyes from him and he was also in the same situation. Inayat thought " I just want to look away from him but I am not able to do so... He is looking just so perfect.. Perfect eyes in which I am just drowning even right now....perfect jawline...perfect sharp nose... perfect lips.... everything is about him is just so perfect". 

They were still in the same position looking at each other  when they suddenly heard Advay cough loudly and both of them came out of their lala land.  Then they both left each other and stood straight .They looked at Advay who was having a teasing smile looking at them. They were now not holding into each other but were still standing close. Realising their position  Shivansh took a step back, Inayat also went back a step and  again looked at him and quickly said a sorry. She then immediately lowered her gaze and bit her lower lip, silently scolding herself in her mind, "Aaahhhh....Nonsense, why do you always have to run into him?" She thought, "And oh no shit shit shit, if he heard everything and on top of that, I even called him Gabbar...Abb to tu nahi bachegi Inu...."

 Shivansh was about to say something when Inayat quickly bolted from the scene and hurried towards Advay, who was standing nearby with Shivansh. Both Advay and Shivansh were dressed formally.

Inayat bent down in front of Advay, seeking his blessings. Seeing this, Advay was taken aback and told her, " Ruko ruko...yeh tum kya kar rahi ho Inayat... pair matt chuo mere mein almost tumhare age ka hi hun yarr.." 

To which Inayat replied, " Bhai phir bhi aap mujhse bade hain.. aur.....aur..mere parivaar ke naam pe bass kuch dost hi hain.. Par kal apse baat karke laga ki agar mera koi bada bhai hota na bilkul apki tarah hota....mujhe iss waqt pe  ashirvaad dene ke liye koi nahi hai toh aap please mujhe apni choti behen manke mere sar pe haath rakh dein". Hearing this, Advay was deeply moved.

 He composed himself kept his hand on her head and said, "tum hamesha aise hi khush raho" and then he leaned in closer to her and whispered softly, "aur bahut jaldi humare ghar ka official hissa banjao." 

She blushed and looked at Advay, then asked quietly," Wo.. umm.. bhai mein jo baat kar rhi thi na.. wo... unhone sab suna hai kya??.."

 Advay, acting innocent, asked, " Kisne Gabbar ne??" . Inayat was taken aback and cursed herself. Then Advay reassured her, saying, "It's okay, Inayat, don't stress."

Just then, she noticed Advik and Adwit standing near the staircase, and Aahana was also with them. Both Advik and Adwit had tears in their eyes. When Inayat saw this, she immediately almost ran towards them and asked, "kya hua tum dono ko tum dono roa kyun rahe ho? Koi bura sapna dekha kya? Kahin lagi tumko ? Kya hua bolo...."

Hearing her concern they just hugged her and said "aap prayer gaa rahi thi na... toh wo..." saying this they again started crying...

Patting their back she again asked" han toh tum dono ko pasand nhi aya kya? ismein rona kya mein dusri bhajan galungi kalse.." 

Hearing this both of them quickly got separated from her and said "Nahiiii aap aisa nahi karengi aap humse promise karein ki aap roz yahi gayengi." Inayat was confused but they again said "aaj 6 saalo ke baad yeh suna hai aur aap bilkul mummy ki tarah gaati ho aap wada karo aap roz gaoge please." 

Now Inayat understood everything she quickly hugged them and carresed their back and said "stop crying bacha I will do everything you ask me to do for you aur yeh toh bahut hi choti si cheez hai and I promise you about this.. Abb shaant hojao. "

'Advay who was watching all this also had tears in his eyes but being the elder one he could not cry.  Shivansh noticed it and went near him and gave him a side hug. 

Then he said  "Advit Adwik chalo abb chup hojao.. aise rote hue bilkul ache nahi lag rahe tum log..bilkul bandar jese lag rahe ho aur tum logo ko college nahi jaana kya jaldi se tayyar hojao and me and Advay will drop you today." 

Hearing this they got irritated and said " Yarr bhaiya aise toh matt bola karo wo bhi itne emotional moment pe" Hearing this everyone laughed. 

Then Aahana to ease the situation said that "Inu dii apne kheer banayi hai na lao taste karwao mujhe" saying this she was going down.

But Inayat stopped her saying  "Aahana ruko pehle tum teeno nahake aao phir dedungi..prasad hai yeh."

Aahana said "aree yrr chalo thik hai mein fatafat aati hun..." 

Then Inayat again said "acha ruko yeh batao tum log kya khaoge aaj? Kya banau breakfast mein?"

To which they replied together  Advik said Poha.... Advit said Sandwiches and Aahana said Aloo Parathe... Then three of them looked at each other and Inayat was also just looking at them. 

Then Advay said "aree bacha log ek dish bolo na Inayat itna sab kaise banayegi..." 

Then they said "okay koi na dii aap parathe banadein...." 

Inayat nodded and three of them went to get ready. Then Inayat went to Advay and gave him a bowl of kheer and said "bhai yeh lein prasad aur mujhe batayein apke liye kya banau?" ..Advay smiled at her and said "sabke liye jo bana rahi ho wahi banado.."  she nodded and went near shivansh and said "Shivansh jii prasad... "Shivansh just took the bowl and thanked her then she asked him "wo aapke liye kya banau" to which he answered "kuch nahi just make me a cup of coffee." Inayat nodded and went from there to kitchen.

After about an hour everyone sat in the dining waiting for the food. Inayat brought the dishes and kept in on the dining table. Seeing so many dishes Aahana said " Dii itna sab kuch.. kitne logo ke liye banaye hai parathe???" Saying this she opened the lid of the dishes and they were shocked to see the food. Inayat had prepared Poha, Aloo Parathe, Sandwiches, Upma and Bread toast. 

Seeing this Advay said "Inayat yeh sab kab banaya aur iski zarurat nahi thi.." 

Then Inayat said " Bhaiya I am getting paid for cooking to yeh sab karna toh hai hi na mujhe... aur wese bhi maine abhi kuch time pehle hi apne chote bhaiyon ko waada kiya hai ki wo jo bolenge I will do for them... toh jab unko yeh khaane ka mann tha toh banati kaise nahi... abb zyada sochiye matt aur jaldi khaalijiye warna thanda hojayega.. "

 Inayat began serving everyone, starting with Advik, to whom she served Poha, then she served sandwiches to Adwit, and Aloo Parathe to Aahana. 

Then she went o Advay and said " Bhaiya apke liye upma banaya hai aur isme ghee bhi hai lekin kam daala hai you need to adjust with less ghee zyada sehat ke liye thik nahi hai.." 

She then served him and went to Shivansh and was going to serve the toast to him when, Shivansh said very rudely almost shouting " Inayat maine bass coffee mangi thi...jitna kaha jaata hai utna kiya karo aur mera coffee lao" 

Still Inayat ignoring his words served him 2 piece of toast and said " Sirf coffee peene se tabiyat kharab hoti hai first eat this mein coffee leke aati hun" 

And before shivansh could say anything further she quickly went from there. Then Aahana said "bhai Inu dii bilkul sahi keh rahi hai.. aap apna dhyan hi nahi rakhte abb aap jaldi se khana khaiye". Shivansh just sighed and started eating.

Inayat returned with a cup of coffee for Shivansh, and everyone praised her for the delicious meal, except for Shivansh. He quietly finished his food and then said " Advay.. aur tum dono chalo chalte hain tumhe college drop karke meeting mein jaana hai.." 

Then he went to Aahana and said " Chalo bacha hum chalte hain tum apna khayal rakhna aur kuch bhi chahiye ho toh servants ko bolna ya phir call me. Remember I m never busy for you." With that he kissed her forehead and went out followed by Advik and Adwit. 

Then Advay came towards Inayat and said " Tum bhi apna khayal rakhna aur breakfast karlena... Bhai ke samne kuch keh nahi paaya but tum bhi time se khana khaliya karo..". Then he patted her head and inayat nodded...then he kissed Aahana's forehead and went away. 

Now only Aahana and Inayat were present in the mansion so Aahana said " Inu dii aap khana khalo fatafat phir mein apko iss mansion ka tour deti hun and then we can spend some quality time together" Inayat nodded and left.

Shivansh's POV: 

In the morning, when I woke up, the first thing I heard was the sound of bangles and anklets. Surprisingly, I found these sounds quite peaceful. I got out of bed and followed the sounds to see where they were coming from. When I went outside my room, I realized that there was no one there. But then I noticed someone hurrying towards the garden, and although I couldn't see clearly, but still I can clearly say that she was Inayat.

I went back to my room, took a bath, and got ready for the office. When I came outside, Advay was also getting ready to leave his room. 

Shivansh's look:

Advay's Look: 

We were having a conversation when we suddenly heard the ringing of temple bells and then the sound of a bhajan. We were both shocked and quickly went downstairs.

Downstairs, I saw Inayat performing  puja, and our temple looked brand new. When I saw Inayat, I was stunned. Her aarti and bhajan had me captivated. 

She looked beautiful in a simple suit, and I couldn't take my eyes off her. Her anklets and bangles created a soothing melody, and her voice was melodious. Even though she had her back to me, I was completely mesmerized by her.

 I was lost in her, but my trance was broken when Advay grabbed my hand. When I turned to him, I saw tears in his eyes. He looked at me and, trying to control his tears, said, "Bhai mummy..." but couldn't finish his sentence. That's when I remembered that chachi used to sing this specific bhajan during prayers, and Inayat sounded just like her. I quickly hugged Advay and patted his back calming him down. 

Thats when we heard Inayat talking to God and she was literally praying for us. At that time I again started thinking that is she actually this good or just playing an act. I was thinking this when I heard her calling me gabbar and Advay started laughing silently. 

At that moment, she turned around and bumped into me, To balance ourselves from falling I quickly held her from her shoulders. Then she jsut lifted her eyes to look at me and at that very moment I felt lost... lost in those deep honey brown eyes..she had draped a dupatta over her head, had a bindi on her forehead, and was wearing glossy baby pink lipstick. I couldn't help but stare at her face. She was just looking stunning. She was having a very simple look yet at that time to me she was looking like the most beautiful woman. I just could not divert my gaze from her.  Then I suddenly heard Advay coughing and that's when I quickly snapped out of it, realizing what I was doing and I left her. But suddenly I started missing her in my arms....I don't know why I just wanted to hold her again. Aaaahhhhhhh I am going mad due to this girl. I need to do something and get her out of my brain cells.  Then I remembered suddenly that she called me gabbar and I was about to say something when she said a sorry to me and literally ran towards Advay, diverting my attention. 

Then she touched Advay's feet, and they engaged in a conversation that made Advay smile. Then, all of a sudden, she ran towards the staircase that's when I realised that  Adwit and Advik were standing there with tears in their eyes, and I knew exactly why. They hugged Inayat, and said that they wanted her to sing the same bhajan every day, just like chachi used to. I had to admit, somewhere deep down, I also wanted the same thing. I noticed that Advay was becoming emotional again, so to divert their I suggested that everyone get ready and I will drop them to college today, and they  headed to their rooms. Inayat came towards me with a bowl of kheer, and I accepted it. I tasted it, and it was exceptionally delicious. I quickly finished the entire bowl. Then Advay and I discussed our meeting for the day for nearly an hour. After that, everyone returned, and we got ready for breakfast.

When Inayat brought the dishes, I was surprised by the variety of dishes she had prepared and wondered when she had made all of them. However, I chose not to dwell on it too much. Then she brought toast for me, even though I didn't need it. Her making something specifically for me was affecting me, but I didn't want to think about her too much so I rudely told her that I only needed coffee, but she still served me the toast. From outside I was showing annoyance in this but from inside I was actually happy seeing her care. 

Then Inayat brought the coffee, and to my surprise it tasted just like the one maa used to make, and I couldn't help but feel that no one had been able to replicate it until now, except Inayat. I wanted to praise her, but I couldn't let my guard down, as I couldn't fully trust her, and I didn't want to show any favoritism. I was becoming irritated with myself for thinking so much about her and not being able to ignore her.

To clear my mind, I needed to distance myself from her, so I quickly asked everyone to get ready and come outside so that we could leave and then finally I can focus on my work without getting distracted by thoughts of her.

With this he drove off and went to his office. 

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