In Murthy's mansion.

Hoping around the room both father and daughter laughed their heart out recalling their childhood experiences. Only one thing was missing was Nandini who was now was married women and staying with her Family. Ishita comes out of kitchen and looks at two who is behaving like a child.

She stood there and watched them with a smile on her face. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she recalls how in past both daughters and father would ran around the house while laughing on crazies topics.

She wipes her tears when she heard Avni calling her name and looks at them asking her head while walking towards them. Both father and daughter stops running and looks at ishita with smile.

Raman pulls Ishita towards him and back hugs her while placing a kiss on her cheek. Avnu chuckles and smiles seeing her mother's reaction.

Avni : you are guys so cute and adorable.

She gushed over them making them smile. Raman leaves his wife and pulls his daughter in a side and hugs her while pecking her head softly.

Raman : so is my daughter's adorable. Now I need to discuss something with you. It's important.

She smiles widely and looks at her father before breaking the hug and sitting beside him.

Avni : Appa, what do you want to about?

Raman : princess. What are your future plans? You are thinking of returning back for Delhi. We were so busy with Nandini's wedding, I didn't get a chance to sit with you and discuss what you want to do in your future. Have you thought of what you want to do?

Avni : no Appa. I'm not going to return back to Delhi. I have completed my inter before I came back and whatever others formalities were supposed to be done, I have completed over remotely. I have also spoken to Sonal who has been keeping me updated.

Raman : wow! That's so good. Have you applied for jobs? Are you looking for it? Do you need any help?

Avni : yes Appa. I have already applied where Di works. I'm waiting from them. I should hear something very soon. I really can't wait to join.

Raman and Ishita proudly looks at Avni and smiles nodding their head. Both of their daughters have made them proud and so blessed to have them.

Raman : I'm so proud of you princess. I know you will do your best. You will be excellent.

Ishita : I'm also proud of you Avni. Have shared this news to anyone? When are going to tell Nandini? She will be so proud and excited to work with you.

Avni : I have already told di yesterday. When we were together then we starts talking when Di asked me. I told her and she looked really proud and happy. Either I can wait to work with Di.

They both smiles and starts to miss Nandini. The house feels so empty without Nandini. Even Amms has returned back to back their hometown.

Raman : I wish our Nandu was still with us. I really miss her. I wonder if she even misses us or not.

Ishita : why do you think like that Raman? She is our daughter. Obviously she will miss us.

Avni : do I even exist here? Even I am here? No one is missing me? I thought after di's marriage I will get all love and attention but it seems different.

Ishita and Raman chuckles and Ishita slaps her head lightly and scolded her. She also chuckles joining them. They thought of inviting Malthora family for dinner and this way they will get see Nandini.

In Malthora's mansion.

Nandini's eyes flutters opens as she snuggles to her husband who seems to be most comfort and warmth place to hide in his arms. She glanced down at her husband and rising her fingers up she starts to careers his cheek softly. She starts to admire his features. He looked so cute and relaxed while sleeping. Her dream came to true waking up early morning and witnessing her husband beside her.

She smiles and ran her fingers into his hair. She chuckles when he moved while pulling her closer. She was crushed between his chest. She comes out of his grip little and leaning forward kissed his cheek.

Nandini : good morning my love. I love you so much mani. You look so cute while sleeping. I hate it when you come into monster Manik form.

She let a stifle chuckle and kissing his cheek one more time she comes out of his embrace and was about to walk down the bed but she was pulled back.

Her eyes widened when Manik opens his eyes and smirks holding her wrist and pulling her over him. He tucks her hair behind and smirks looking at his wife face. She composed herself and slaps his chest.

Nandini : I hate you so much. Who does like that? I got scared. One minute you were sleeping and next minute you are awake? Are you a ghost or what?

He laughs out and pulls her closer with their lips mere seconds away from touching it. She stares him while he brought his finger up and traced her lips while smoothly capturing her lips into his.

He wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her more closer while kissing her so hardly. Her hands ran through his hairs as she kissed him back with same intensity and passion. He smirks between the kiss. He broke the kiss and looks at his wife who looked flushed. He chuckles and rested his head against her head while stroking her cheek softly.

Manik : good morning love. Indeed it's the best way to start day. What were you saying earlier? Did you call me a ghost? Shall I remind who is actual ghost?

She slaps his vent and struggle to come out of his grip but Manik tightness his grip and warms her.

Manik : don't even try it love. You won't come out of my grip till I don't say it. Why are you in hurry? Isn't a beautiful being in my arms? Where do you want to go? Let's cuddle and sleep for some more time.

Nandini: no mani. If I allow you then we would literally stay in bed whole day but getting up. Now like a good boy let me go. I have to help mom making breakfast. She must be waiting for me.

Manik : haven't I hired enough butlers for this. I don't know why you or mom loves being in kitchen. I have explained 100 times to mom but when does she even listen to me. You are also following her steps.

Nandini chuckles and smirks thought of teasing him.

Nandini : shall tell this to you? She kill you if she finds out when finds out her son is talking behind her back and not getting her cook.

Manik : love! Are you threatening me? You can complain mom as you want because she knows how much I hate seeing in her kitchen. She will grinning like a fool when she makes you like her too. I even wonder if Neil's wife will be the same? Does Avni love to cook? Are we going to watch three ladies gossiping in kitchen about their husbands in future.

Nandini laughs out hearing him and resting her head on his chest. He looks so confused but nevertheless a smile curves on his lips as he saw her laughing.

After their little banter they got ready and went downstairs to see Bebe, Neyoinka and Raj sitting in living room and talking while watching tv.

They both comes down and greets them while taking seat opposite them. Manik looks at his mother.

Manik : mom! What happened? Why do you look worried? Is everything okay?

Raj : Neil isn't answering his phone that's your mother is getting worried. Tell her. I'm done telling the same thing. The poor guy must be sleeping and jet leg but his mother won't stop worrying.

Manik sighs and stood up from his seat and sits beside Neyoinka pulling her in side hug and kissed her head while assuring her.

Manik : mom! Why are you worrying so much? He will call us when he wakes up. He must be still sleeping. I mean look at the time here. I'm sure he will call you after he wakes up. Stop getting tensed.

Neyoinka: how can I not be worry Manik? Normally he calls us by this time. Please call him.

Manik sighs and nodded his head and looking at his family who blinks their eyes at him. He took his phone and dials Neil's number who picked up the call before the call would end. Manik puts the hall on speaker so everyone can listen. Everyone heard Neil's sleepy voice. Neyonika got relieved after hearing his voice.

Neil : hello Bhai. What's up. Can I call you later?

Manik: hello Neil. I'm sorry for calling this early. Mom is so worried and wanted to speak to you. Please talk to her before you go back to sleep.

Neil : okay. Please pass the phone to mom.

Manik :Neil, phone is on speaker. Everyone is here.

Neil on other hand turning the lights and glances at the time. It's almost 7am in the early morning. He rubs his eyes and sits up resting his head against head and starts talking to his family.

He yawns in between and after bidding bye to them thought of sleeping again but didn't feel like it. He sighs and putting his phone aside went to freshen up.

He walks out of washroom in towel around his waist and ruffles his wet hair. He walks to bed side and picks his phone up while dialling his Pa number.

Liam: good morning Neil sir ! I heard you are back in London. Will you be coming to office today?

Neil : good morning Liam. Yes! You heard it right. I'll be coming to office. Can you please any urgent meetings that requires need to be sighed off by me. Also arranged a team meeting. I would like to meet them and get updated on their work.

Lain : okay sir. I will get to arrange it. I'll see you in office. It's lovely to have you back sir.

Neil : indeed Liam. I definitely missed London.

Neil talked with Liam a little while before ending the call and moves to closet to wear his clothes. He opens the closet and took a pair suit out and head back to bed. He starts getting ready while thinking about Avni. He thought to call her before going to office.

While getting ready he picks his phone up and dials Avni's number. He puts the call on speaker while buttoning his shirts buttons.

Neil : hello Avni. It took you a while to answer the phone. Were you busy? How are you?

Avni : hello Neil. I'm good. How are you? Yes I was a little busy reading something. How is London?

Neil : what are you reading? London is amazing.

Avni : I was reading some articles related to medical. In all this situation of you returning back to London and wedding I forget to tell you something.

Neil : okay! Is it boring to read all kind of those things? What do you want to tell me?

Avni : I have applied in hospital. Hopefully I will get selected and starts working in hospital with Di. It will be so much fun and exciting. I really hope I get the job. My dream finally come true Neil.

Neil : wow! This is amazing news. How come I am the last one to know about this. I'm so happy and proud of you Avni. I know you will do a fantastic job. I believe you. You will be best in your work.

Avni : thank you Neil. I'm sorry. I didn't get chance to tell you. It also slipped out of my head until Di brought it to my attention. Even I told my parents today. They all very excited Neil. I wish you were here. Amma is going to host dinner. I will be missing you do much there. It just same without you Neil.

Neil: it's okay. I'm not upset with you. Hey! Don't let those tears streaming down your cheeks. I'm sorry. Even I wish to be there but I am always with you.

Avni : leave all these. How come you are awake? Shouldn't be sleeping? Isn't it morning there?

Neil chuckles and shakes his head while moving to dressing table.

Neil: yes it's morning. I'm getting ready to do to office.

Avni : office on first day! Really? Did you sleep well?

Neil : yes! I did sleep well. Now listen I'm running late for office. I will call you in might or whenever I get time. Okay.

Avni : alright! Take Neil. Bye miss you.

Neil : bye! Miss you too.

He chuckles and ends the call and quickly got ready.

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