In Orbit mall

Vineet entered inside with Saransh. Saransh was happy and running in mall. Vineet was following him.

“Mamu jaldi karo. “He said while running towards game zone. Vineet was smiling. Saransh entered into game  zone. Saransh was busy with games and Vineet was admiring him. Meantime his eyes fell on a boy same of Saransh age.He was standing outside game zone.He was looking inside through the glass wall. He was amused to see the games. Vineet was surprised to see him.He moved out of zone.He tapped the kid’s shoulder.

“Yahan kya kar rahe ho junior. Andar nahi aaoge? “He asked.

He gave a look. to Vineet. “Bas dekh raha hoon. Sab bahut achi hai na. Bahut maza aata hoga na. “He asked.

Vineet was surprised. “Tum kabhi andar nahi gaye?” He asked.kid nodded as no.

“Kyun!  Tumhe yeh. sab pasand nahi? “Vineet again asked.

“Aaryav ko games bahut pasand hai but yeh sab bahut costly hai na. “He said sadly.  

Vineet sighed and felt bad at him. “Toh aap wahan jana chahte hai na?”He asked.

“haan senior jab bada ho jaunga toh jaunga. Abhi mumma ke paas une paise nahi hai na. but koi na main jab bada admi banunga na toh sab karunga. “Aaryav said with hopes in his eyes.

“Junior agar main kahun ki tum mere sath chalo. Hum dono rides lete hai.”Vineet said

“Dekho senior manta hoon ki mere mumma mujhe yeh nahi dila sakte but iska matlab yeh nahi ki aap. mujhe is tarah lalach denge. Jis din mere paas paise honge main le lunga. “Aaryav said bit angrily.

Vineet was astonished at his maturity at very young age. “Toh aap socho ki main aapka dost hoon.Aapko treat de raha hoon. Jab aapke paas paise honge aap mujhe treat de dena. “He said and ruffled his hairs.

Aaryav thought for a while and smiled. “Okay senior. “He said. Vineet took him inside.

“Mamu kahan the aap? “ Saransh asked while looking at him.

“yeh aapke new friend ko lane gaye the. Inka naam Aaryav hai. Say hello. “Vineet said.

Saransh smiled. “Hello Aaryav. “He said.

“Chalo junior ab Saransh ke sath enjoy karo. “Vineey ruffled his hairs and Saransh dragged Aaryav with him. Vineet smiled at them. Both the boys were enjoying and Vineet was looking at them.He felt some connection with Aaryav. He was confused at his feelings as he felt something for him. He was staring at him with lots of love. Meantime they came and Saransh shook Vineet's hand..

“Mamu!  Kahan kho gaye? “He asked.

Vineet bent on his knees to match level. “Kahin nahi.Acha yeh batao enjoy kiya na? “He asked.

“Haan mamu.Bahut.”Saransh said excitedly.

“Toh junior aapne enjoy kiya ya nahi? “Vineet ruffled Aaryav's hairs.

“Haan senior. Thank you so much. “He said and kissed his cheek.

“Junior yeh mera card hai,jab bhi aapka mann ho aap mujhe call karna. Ab toh hum friends hai na. “Vineet said.

“Okay Senior. “Aaryav said and shared high five with him.Meantime Aaryav eyes fell on Ruhana who was outside and looking for him in tension.

“Mumma. Bye Saransh bye Senior meri mumma mujhe dhundh rahi hai. “Aaryav said and ran outside. Vineet about to turn but Saransh fell on floor and started crying. Vineet lifted him in arms and rubbed his arm.

“Bas beta kuch nahi hua. “He was pacifying Saransh .

Outside Ruhana was looking for Aaryav. Her eyes were moist.

“Kahan chala gaya yeh?  Abhi toh yahi tha. “She was searching for him but found him. nowhere. Meantime Aaryav reached and hugged her from back.

“Mumma! “He said cutely. Ruhana removed his arms and made him turn towards her. She sat on her knees and cupped his face.

“Kahan the tum? Kab se dhundh rahi hoon.”She said worriedly.

“Mumma wo main game zone mein tha.Bahut enjoy kiya. “Aaryav said happily.

Ruhana was astonished. “Aapke paas itne paise kahan se aaye? “She asked.

“Mumma wo senior ne diye. “Aaryav said.

“Senior kaun?”Ruhana asked confusingly.

“Mumma mera new friend. Unhone kaha jab apake paas paise hoge toh wapas de dena. “Aaryav said.

Ruhana smiled and patted his cheeks. “Awww mera bacha. “She kissed his forehead.

“Toh ab ice cream khane chale?”She asked.

“Yesh mumma. “Aaryav said and both moved out of mall. Meantime Vineet turned back and looked for Aaryav and his mother. He sighed as he saw Aaryav leaving with his mother. Ruhana back was facing him. Aaryav waved his hand to Vineet. Vineet smiled and waved back. Vineet smiled.

“Chal Saransh kuch kha le beta. Bahut bhukh lagi hai. “He said Saransh nodded and both headed towards food court.

…..

Ruhana reached her home.She entered in with Aaryav. Aaryav jumped on couch and switched on the TV.He switched to his favorite cartoon. He was enjoying and laughing.

“Aaryav go and get fresh first. “Ruhana said while coming out of her room.

“Mumma bas 2 minutes. “Aaryav said while looking at television screen.

“No Aaryav jaldi karo,phir tumhe homework karna hai. “ Ruhana said.

“Mumma saturday ko teacher parents meeting hai. Unhone papa ko bhi bulaya hai. “Aaryav said looking at his mother with lots of hope.

Ruhana became shocked,her eyes got moist but she composed herself. “Aaryav aapke papa nahi hai na. Wo hamare sath nahi rehte. “She said.

“Sabke mumma papa sath mein rehte hai par aap aur papa kyun nahi. Papa hamare sath kyun nahi rehte?Hai kaun mere papa? “Aaryav asked.

“Beta aapke papa ko mumma se shadi nahi karni thi aur unko toh yeh pata bhi nahi ki Aaryav naam ka unka koi beta bhi hai. Aaryav hum unhe nahi bata sakte hai. “Ruhana said and hugged him.

“main ek baar papa se zarur pucchunga ki unhone aap se shadi kyun nahi ki? “Aaryav said while wiping Ruhana's tears. “Mumma papa gande hai na? “He asked. Ruhana separated from him.

“Nahi Aaryav aisa nahi kehte.Papa ache hai bas halaat galat hai. Agar unhe pata hota toh wo aapse bahut pyar karte. “Ruhana said.

“Aur aapse? “Aaryav asked thoughtfully while looking at her.

Ruhana looked at him, she didn't know what to answer. She hugged him instead of replying. “Pyar aur mujhse, main toh unki bas ek zaroorat thi varna yun aane na dete. “She thought and wiped her tears. After sometimes she called him for dinner.After dinner they slept in wait of new morning.