Vineet reached home with Saransh. Saransh was in his arms and sleeping peacefully. Angel smiled to see them.

“Vineet tum ja ke aram karo.Saransh mujhe de doh. “She said.

Vineet nodded as no. “nahi tum jao. Saransh aaj mere sath soyega.”He said and moved upstairs. Angel smiled.

“Pata nahi purani yaadon se kab bahar aayega. Pehle wo Mithi ab yeh Ruhana dono ne khoob pyar kiya ise itna ki sath iske koi nahi tika. Tika toh bas yeh dard yeh ansu. “She said to her self.

“Aur kahin na kahin is dard ki tum bhi zimmedar ho. “Sachin said looking at her.

Angel gave him a look. “Aise mat dekho, Ruhana ko yahan se jane ke liye tumne majbur kiya. “He said.

“Haan kiya.I was not sure about her. Agar itna hi pyar tha na toh ladti mujhse Vineet ke liye.Rukti yahan,sabit karti apna pyar par kayaro ki tarah chali gayi. Apne bhai ke bare mein sochne ka pura haq hai mujhe. “Angel said angrily.

Sachin sighed. “Angel gussa mat karo. Bimar ho jaogi. Jo hona tha ho gaya. Agar inka sath likha hai toh wo milenge zarur. “He said but

Angel moved upstairs without replying.

….

Next day

Vineet was in some area to meet someone. He met the person and walking back towards his car. Suddenly he found someone called him. He turned back and smiled to see his junior, Aaryav. He ran to him and hugged him. tightly.

“Hey junior, How are you? “He asked.

“Perfectly fine senior. “Aaryav replied and wrapped his tiny arms around his neck.

“Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho? “Vineet asked.

Aaryav smiled. “Main yahan rehta hoon senior. Mera ghar wo raha. “He said while pointing penthouse of a small house.

“Tum yahan rehte ho? “Vineet asked as he didn't like the place.

“Haan.Ab mumma ne bola abhi yahin rehna hai.Wo aunty mumma ko bahut tang karti hai. “Aaryav complained cutely.

“Kyu? “Vineet raised his eyebrows.

“Rent ke liye. Kayi baar mumma ke paas paise nahi hote na. “He said sadly.

“Chalo milao apni aunty se. Aaj hi hum saal. bhar ka rent de denge. “Vineet said. He didn't know why he felt so connected to him.They met Second time only but still,he found him. so familiar. Aaryav held his finger and took. him inside.Vineet pressed the doorbell button.The landlady opened the door.

“Kisse milna hai? “She asked.

“Aunty yeh mere friend hai. Aap se milna chahte hai. “Aaryav said.

She glanced over Vineet and asked about matter. He signed a cheque and gave to her.

“Ismein apne saal bhar ke rent ka amount bhar lena. Aaryav ya uski mummy ko ab koi preshani nahi honi chahiye. “Vineet said with arrogance.

“Jee sir. Mujhe mera paisa mil gaya toh main kyu  tang karungi. “She said.

Vineet and Aaryav moved out. “Yaye senior aapne toh kamal kar diya. I love you.”Aaryav kissed his cheek. Vineet smiled and hugged him tight .

“Pata nahi kyun apno se bhi apne lag rahe ho tum.Kuch toh hai jo humein jod raha hai. “Vineet said.

“Mujhe bhi aisa hi lagta hai jaise ki aap mere apne ho. “Aaryav said. Instead of replying, Vineet kissed his forehead.

“Acha junior ab chalta hoon. Kal milunga. “Vineet said and turned to move.He was moving towards his car. Meantime Ruhana came and held Aaryav's hand.

“Mumma wo mere new friend hai.”He said.

Ruhana smiled.”Bahut masti ho gayi chalo ab khana kha lo. “She said. He nodded. Aaryav ran up stairs and Ruhana went to meet landlady.

“Aunty pichhle month ka rent.”Ruhana passed money towards her.

“Nahi Ruhana ab iski kya zarurat. Pure ek saal ka rent toh aa gaya.Ab tum aaram se raho. “She said.

Ruhana was shocked. “Pure saal ka!! “She asked.

“Haan Aaryav ke sath koi sahab aaye the wohi de ke gaye. “She said. Ruhana was in dilemma and left the house. She was moving towards her home but in thoughts  she chose the wrong way.Vineet was leaving but suddenly Vineet eyes caught Ruhana’s glimpse through that rear mirror. He stopped the car and got down. He was walking towards Ruhana. Ruhana realised that she was on wrong way so she turned back and moved towards her place .Vineet was following her. She entered in and Vineet stayed outside. He was looking through window and found Ruhana working.

“Kya aaryav sara ghar faila rakha hai. Koi cheez toh sahi jagah pe rakho. Bilkul apne papa pe gaye ho?”She stopped while saying as she realised what she said.

“Mumma mujhe kya pata papa kaise hai? Aapne kab bataya.”Aaryav complained.

“Zyada mat bol. Chup chap khana kha. “Ruhana glared at him. He shut his mouth and started munching food.

Vineet was looking them from window. He had tears in his eyes. “Isi wajah se main Aaryav se connected feel kar raha tha. Because he is my son. But Ruhana usne mujhse itni badi baat chhipayi. Aaj toh isey main nahi chhodne wala. “He filled with anger and barged in.

“Ruhana!! “He shouted. Ruhana and Aaryav turned back.Aaryav was happy to see Vineet whereas Ruhana was shocked, a sensation of fear trailed inside her.Her eyes got moisten.

“Vineet aap!! “She said with difficulty.

“Toh yahan chhip ke baithi ho tum? “He shouted again.

“Vineet I can explain. “Ruhana tried to explain.

“Just shut up. Main apne bete ko yahan se le ja raha hoon. “He said.

Ruhana was shocked. “Kisne kaha yeh aapka beta hai?” She said.

“Toh kiska bacha hai, batao na. Kaun hai iska baap ya tumhe iske baap ka naam hi nahi pata. Ho sakta hai, kaam hi kucch aisa karti thi tum ki shayad pata hi na chala ho ki kiski hai yeh nishani. “He was shouting in anger but shut his mouth with a tight slap on his cheek by Ruhana.

“Aapka beta hai yeh. aapke siwa kisi ne mujhe nahi chhua. Aap hi wo pehle aur akhiri shakhs hai jo mere itne qareeb the toh kaise keh sakte hai ki main kisi aur ke kareeb jaungi. Batayiye. “She shouted. Aaryav was shocked with this whole matter as he was totally unaware of their past and the current happenings  

“Mumma aapne senior ko kyun mara? “He asked.

Vineet knelt down and held Aaryav from. shoulders. “Junior main senior nahi tera papa hoon yaar. Tu mera beta hai.”He said.

“Sachi!Aap papa hai. “Aaryav hugged him tight.Both were happy with this father son union. But Ruhana was not happy with this. She made them part forcefully.

“Ispe aapka koi haq nahi hai. Yeh mera beta hai Aur ab aap yahan se ja sakte hai. “Ruhana said angrily.

“Ruhana I'm sorry maine jo bhi kaha, jo bhi kiya. Aaj bhi wo ghar tumhara intezar kar raha hai. Please chalo na. Hum sab sath rahenge. “Vineet cupped her face.

“Kya bana ke le ke jayenge is baar. Apne najayaz bache ki najayaz maa ya firse ek rakhail jise aapki fursaton ka khayal rakhna hoga. “Ruhana eyed him.

Vineet slapped her. “Dare to speak that again. Na mera bacha najayaz hai na uski maa. Hum shadi karenge.”He said.

“Darwaza udhar hai. “Ruhana said while showing him door.

“Abhi jaa raha hoon par apne bete ko le kar hi jaunga. Yaad rakhna. “Vineet said angrily and left. Ruhana hugged Aaryav and bursted into tears.

“I'm sorry Aaryav hum unke sath nahi ja sakte. Sorry. Mumma majboor hai. “She said.

Aaryav parted her and wiped her tears.

“Mumma mujhe papa chahiye but mumma bhi chahiye. Papa toh milne aate rahenge par main apni mumma ke sath hi rahunga. “He said which made Ruhana smile.

Here outside Vineet sat in his car and called someone.

“Meet me right now. “He ordered and dozed off.