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Barkha hearing Baby's call went in her room followed by Monami. As the ladies entered, they saw Karan sitting inside Baby's tent house with a very bored and tired face. Hearing the commotion at the door of the washroom, Karan along with Barkha & Monami looked towards it and saw Baby all decked up in a beautiful outfit which is among the ones she wants to wear this Diwali.Β
"Chachu! Batao na ye wali dress kaisi hai?", Baby asked Karan being overly excited for the puja tonight. But surprising Barkha & Monami, Karan didn't squeal and didn't twirl her in the air. Instead, he kept sitting inside the tent with drooping eyelids and a scrunched forehead. "Baby, mera bacha..aap kuchh bhi peheno aap achhe hi lagte ho! Aur beta, ye 4th dress hai jo aap mujhe pehenkar dikha rahe ho. Ab thak gaya hoon main baby!",Β Karan's tiredness was very well depicted from his voice. It's obvious for Karan to be tired as he hasn't had a proper sleep since days as he was worried for Monami and her health when she was in the hospital. Also, since the morning, he's into running from here and there only. Barkha & Monami got his condition from his eyes only which he was keeping open very hardly and only for Baby's sake.
"Beta, ab bus bahot ho gaya ye fashion show! Chachu thak gaye hain na Baby, thodi der rest karne do unhe aur khud bhi thoda rest karlo. Nahi to fir shaam ko puja ke time thake hue rahoge. Chalo!", Saying so, Barkha picked up Baby and tucked her in her bed after getting her changed into her casuals. Barkha came to Karan and waved her hand over his head and Karan smiled sensing that motherly warmth. "Karan, ja tu bhi jakar thodi der rest karle. Teri aankhe saaf-saaf teri thakaan bata rahi hain", As ordered by Barkha, Karan went to his room half-heartedly because he wanted to take Monami also with him but knew that doing any such kind of act will do nothing accept building a doubt in Barkha's mind.Β
So, Karan obediently went to his room and Monami kept looking at his retreating figure with some concern in her eyes. Barkha got involved with Baby and tried to make her sleep and told Monami the direction to the guest room. But instead of going to the guest room, Monami entered Karan's room ensuring that no one gets to know about it. In Karan's room, Karan was about to get in his bed to have some rest when he saw Monami standing near the door.Β
"Arre Monami, tum yaha? Bhabhi ne dekh liya hota to?!", Karan was surprised and more than that, he was scared by Monami's surprise visit. Karan sat on his bed and Monami immediately took him in a tight hug. Her arms were wrapped around his shoulders and his arms were around her waist. He snuggled his face in her tummy but while ensuring that he doesn't hurt her wound. Monami started caressing his hair and gliding her fingers through his smooth hair. The sensation of her fingers on his scalp made Karan close his eyes in relief and he inhaled her intoxicating aroma that made all his tiredness shoo away.Β
"Aapko pehle hi hug karlena chahiye tha, Rani Sahiba. Aapke kareeb aate hi na..saara stress, saari thakaan sab khatam ho jati hai. Thank you for coming in my life yaar!", Karan said still being in his love's arms. Monami smiled gladly and sat on Karan's bed and made him lay keeping his head on her lap, surprising him. "Tumhara thank you nahi chahiye mujhe, chahiye to sirf tumhara pyaar! Pichhle kuchh dino se dhang se soye nahi na? Chalo, be a good boy and ab so jao." Monami said in a commanding tone making Karan lifted his eyebrows in amazement. But one sharp ordering glare and he quickly closed his eyes and pretended to sleep as if he's some toddler. Monami chuckled at his drama and caressed his hair till sleep took over him. When Monami was sure that now Karan is in deep slumber, she carefully kept his head on the pillow and left from his room but not before pecking his forehead once.Β
Monami went down in the kitchen to have some water and saw Barkha and Gauri there, who came just a few minutes ago. "Bhabhi, aap kya kar rahe ho?", Monami asked being curious when she saw Barkha thinning the cotton buds by putting pressure on it by her palm. Monami's question drew Barkha & Gauri's attention towards herself. "Monami, shaam ki puja ke liye main ye diye ki batti bana rahi hoon.", Monami nodded as she understood the reason of Barkha's actions. "Arre Monami didi, aap aaj yaha?", Gauri was surprised by Monami's surprise visit and decided to ask. Monami just smiled being unable to figure out how does she phrase the reason being here. Barkha understood her turmoil and decided to answer on her behalf. "Arre Gauri, Monami ki tabiyat thode dino se kharab chal rahi thi to maine ise Diwali ke liye ghar bula liya. Sabke saath rahegi to achha feel karegi aur jaldi se recover karlegi!". Listening to Barkha's answer, Gauri nodded & Monami smiled as she didn't lie to Gauri and also told her the reason. Monami blinked her eyes to Barkha in a thankful manner and Barkha blinked back as the reply. The eye talks of BarMi were disturbed by the whistle of the pressure cooker.Β
"Bhabhi, kuchh special bana rahe ho? Main bhi help karu aapki?", Monami asked excitedly to Barkha and was more than willing to help. Gauri and Barkha shared a smiling look being amused by how can someone be so happy about food & cooking??
"Monami didi, saalon se ek cheez dekhti aayi hoon main. Bhabhi har saal Diwali par Karan bhaiya ki favorite aloo-puri banati hain! Lekin aaj tak ye samajh nahi aaya ki har diwali Aloo-Puri hi kyu? Karan bhaiya ko to aur bhi cheezein pasand hain fir bhi sirf Aloo-Puri??", Gauri explained Monami about the food & also enquired Barkha about her query. Gauri mentioning 'Aloo-Puri' made Barkha drown in a stream of some good old memories. Barkha stopped in her work and kept staring at nothing with a soft smile as if she's living those memories again. Monami observed her every changing expression and concluded that it must be something related to Param bhaiya only.Β
"Bhabhi, agar aap comfortable ho to hi batana. Varna it's fine with us!", Monami said caressing Barkha's hands soothingly and Gauri too nodded in agreement to Monami's words. Monami's words made Barkha come out of her trance and gave a wide smile, but her eyes reflected pain and longingness."Nahi nahi..aisi koi baat nahi hai Monami. It's just ki pehle har Diwali par main Param aur Karan dono ki favorite dishes banati thi. Karan mostly out of station rehta tha, isliye Param ne Aloo-Puri to mandatory kardi! Vo har Diwali bade pyaar se Karan ko apne haathon se uski favorite Aloo-Puri khilate thhe. But jabse Param gaye hain, tabse..tabse main Aloo-Puri to zaroor banati hoon taki apni Bhabhi ke rehte, Karan ko apne bhaiya ki kami na mehsoos ho.", By the end of her narration, Barkha's eyes were glistening with tears that symbolized those beautiful memories. Monami side-hugged Barkha understanding her emotions. Barkha too understood that she shouldn't be spoiling everyone's festive mood with her sad stories, and she hugged Monami all of a sudden.
"Karan ka favorite to banega hi, tum batao..tumhare liye kya banaya jaye?", Barkha asked wiping that one tear of her eye and both Monami & Gauri that she's trying to change the topic.Β
"Main to sab kha leti hoon, Bhabhi. Mere itne koi choices nahi hain aapke Devar jaise. Ek kaam karte hain, hum aapke pasand ka kuchh bana lete hain. Bataiye, aapko kya pasand hai?" Monami asked excitedly and Barkha was about to say no to her but before she could say, Gauri interrupted. "Monami didi, Bhabhi ko na matar paneer bada pasand hai!",Β Barkha glared at Gauri for disclosing this extra information about her. Monami smiled sensing that she too loves Matar paneer.
"Done then, Matar Paneer it is! Chalo saath mein banate hain!", Monami was way too excited to cook something especially when it's her first Diwali with her to-be family. For hours, the trio of ladies got busy with cooking delicacies for the dinner but both Barkha & Gauri ensured that Monami doesn't stresses her much as she's still not completely fine. In between of the food making, the ladies ensured that their talks, gossips and stories do not lack behind!
Due to the continuous hustle-bustle and the whistles made by the pressure cooker, Baby's sleep broke and upon not finding her mumma beside her, she went to the kitchen only to find her mumma busy in laughing & talking with Monami & Gauri instead of being beside her. Baby's chin wobbled and in no time, her inaudible sobs turned into hard cries but without tears ;). Listening to Baby's cries, all three of them rushed to her and Barkha immediately took Baby in her embrace.Β
"Baby, mera bacha! Kya hua? Aise ro kyu rahe ho?", Barkha asked kneeling in front of Baby and expressing her worry about her.Β
"Mumma! Jab main so rahi thi to aap vaha kyu nahi thhe? Pata hai main kitna dar gayi thi!" Baby complained in the cutest and most appealing way. Barkha just smiled that how this lil commando always wants her mother by her side whenever she wakes up. Barkha picks up Baby and hugged her making Baby feel contended with her mother's presence and by the warmth of her embrace. "Achha baby, abse aap jab bhi uthoge..mumma paas mein hi hogi!" Barkha apologized for the 'huge crime' she committed.Β
"Achha Baby, Kar..I mean aapke Chachu uth gaye?", Monami asked Baby being concerned about Karan because he is not habituated of sleeping in the afternoon as it is not usually in his daily routine. But Monami didn't sound like a concerned cadet, rather she sounded as if she was his wife. Monami's tone of the question made Barkha, Baby & Gauri look up at her with a jolt. Barkha & Gauri were surprised by her words while Baby just giggled. Monami sensed the tension she herself created and closed her eyes cursing herself & her anxiousness for her Khadoos Shergill. But before Barkha or Gauri could say anything, Baby interrupted for rescuing her to-be Chachi.Β
"Dr. Girl, chachu to abhi bhi so rahe hain. Aap please unhe jaakar utha do na, mujhe Chachu ke saath sundar-sundar decoration bhi karni hai.", Hearing Baby's pleaded tone, Barkha nodded at Monami as if permitting her to go and wake Karan up. Monami too without uttering a word and without making any eye-contact with Barkha, went upstairs to Karan's room.Β
As she went inside Karan's room, she saw her Khadoos Shergill sleeping like a small baby, and his expressions perfectly made him look like Monami's Cute Shergill. She smiled adoringly looking at the way he's clutching the quilt but today, it's not because of those disturbing nightmares but instead because of the deep relieved slumber he's in.
Mera darpan ankhiyaan teri
Tujhko tarse ratiyaan meri
Jeena mujhko raas aane laga
Jabse chehki batiyaan teri
Monami very carefully, without disturbing his sleep, went to his bed and caressed his hair making a small smile form on his lips. Monami too smiled looking at his smile and as he was looking extremely adorable, she couldn't control and leaned closed to Karan and placed a deep kiss on his forehead and then on both of his cheeks as well. Her heart raced as she saw him stirring in his sleep and getting disturbed. She was about to get up when she felt a tight hold on her arm. Before she could realize what's happening, she was pulled on the bed and fell on top of Karan.Β
"T..tum jage hue thhe?!", Monami surprisedly asked Karan seeing his eyes open and him holding her by both of her arms.Β
"Ji Rani Saheba! Jab aap iss abla mard ki izzat lutne ki koshish kar rahi thi, tabhi khuli meri aank. Vaise..kar kya rahi thi aap? Iraade sahi nahi lagte aapke madam?", Karan enquired Monami teasingly making a quick hue form on her cheeks. She lowered her eyelids being shy and Karan placed a kiss on her forehead making her blush more.
Jogan tera maara rasiya
Jag jeeta dil haara rasiya
Pag tere chaubaare thehre
Sadke main banjaara rasiya
"Karan, chalo ab uth jao! Already shaam ho gayi hai. Puja ke liye bhi ready hona hai aur tum Baby ke saath decorations bhi laga dena thodi.", Monami said getting up from the bed and pulling Karan also out of the bed.
"Jo hukum Rani Sahiba!", Karan said being ordered for several things by Monami. He went to the washroom and freshened up first. He came down in the living room and after a lil chit-chat, Gauri left, and the ladies went to change in their festive outfits and Karan was left alone decorating the living room with lights, flowers and candles.
In an hour, Karan was done with his work and sighed realizing that none of the ladies are here. "Main bhi chala hi jaata hoon taiyaar hone.", Being free, Karan too went to his room to get ready for the Puja.
After some time, the staircase was blessed as the three beautiful ladies descended it not looking less than goddesses. Monami was looking breath-taking in the pink suit which Karan liked for her in the mall and gave her through Barkha. The jewelry, the bangles and the makeup, all was top notch. But her most attractive ornament was her smile; her smile and her twinkling eyes could just snatch anyone's breaths away.Β Β
Rasiya..
Ye tera hua tune jiya moh liya
Rasiya..
Ne tera hai jo vahi tujhe saunp diya
Barkha was looking ethereal in the cream suit having shimmery mirror work. Her elegance and her aura were defined well by her style and the happiness that was on her face was rare to see but today it was screaming out of her eyes. The kiddo wasn't less and was looking adorably cute as she twins her outfit with her mother.Β
The ladies came in the living room and smile looking at each other. "Wow Bhabhi, aap bahot sundar lag rahe ho!", Monami said admiring the beauty Barkha still carries being surrounded by pain. Though she still misses her Param and will continue to miss and love him for the rest of her life, but she never fails to be happy and celebrate every moment and occasion for her kid's happiness's sake. Barkha smiled at Monami's compliment and both of them hugged each other exchanging wishes and Barkha too complimented Monami.Β
"Dr. Girl, aap bahot beautiful lag rahe ho!", Monami was about to thank Baby for her compliment when she dropped an unexpected bomb on Monami.Β
Mera sarmaaya hai tu
Tera sarmaaya hun main
Aaja mujhe seench de
Murjhaaya hun main
"Vaise aapko pata hai ye dress aapke liye specially Chachu ne select kari thi aur unhe ye ekdum pasand aa gayi thi!", Baby's statement made Barkha smirk and giggle in her mind. This newfound information was totally a surprise for Monami. Monami with an open mouth, looked at Barkha only to receive a smirky nod from her. Monami getting behind the meaning behind Barkha's expressions, just hung her head low behind shy and also way impressed by her Khadoos Shergill. Understanding Monami's desire to meet Karan immediately, Barkha indulges Baby in showing her the delicious dishes which she made and gave Monami the much-needed opportunity.Β
Jaise mera daaman hai tu
Aur teri chhaaya hun main
Tabhi tera baawara
Kehlaaya hun main
Monami immediately rushes to Karan's room, only to find him setting his hair in front of the mirror. Karan was looking stunning in that ethnic attire. For a second, Monami forgot her reason behind coming to his room and kept staring at him and that toothsy smile that appears everytime on his face whenever she's in sight.Β
Karan saw Monami's reflection on the mirror and lifts his eyebrows questioning her about the reason of her arrival. Without uttering a word, Monami just went and back hugged Karan, confusing & surprising him, but happily!
"Apne Khadoos Shergill par itna pyaar! Koi khaas wajah, Rani Sahiba?", Karan asked jokingly getting a sudden tight hug from Monami. He holds her hand and brings her in front of him and check her out from top to bottom. Her bouncy hair, her shimmery eyes, her cute nose, her rosy cheeks, her plum lips and her petite figure decked up in the suit which he selected...everything about her was driving him crazy. Karan cupped Monami's face between his palms and placed a long kiss on her forehead.Β
Teri baahon mein ho ke
Lagta hai ke zameen pe
Jannat sach mein agar kahin hai
Yahin hai...
"Rani Sahiba, aapke khilaf show cause notice jaari kiya jaata hai! Apne trainer cum boyfriend ko aise ghayal karna, isn't right!", Monami chuckled hard on Karan's cheesy compliment and just flung into his arms. He too smiled cheekily sensing how much he has changed. From a no-nonsense person to a cheesily romantic one, his Rani Sahiba has indeed changed him for good.Β
"Kya zaroorat thi mere liye ye suit laane ki?", Monami asked Karan still being in his arms. Listening to Monami, Karan bits his tongue internally as his secret is now exposed. Karan slowly broke the hug and scratched his head to think of some excuse, but nothing came in his mind.
"Kya hota agar Bhabhi ko shaq ho jaata to?! Ya to Bhabhi hume accept karti aur bahot zyada khush hoti ya fir humari relationship ko disapprove karke bahot zyada naraaz hoti! And you know na, I don't want any of my family member upset that too on Diwali!", Monami scolded Karan glaring at him with her hands folded in front of her chest. Karan just rubbed his toe on the floor like a child whose nuisance is caught by his mother.Β
Karan not being able to behave so out of nature anymore, just caught hold of Monami's arms and made her sit on his bed. "Monami, shaq hota hai to ho jaye! Pyaari kiya hai koi churi nahi ki!" One more hard glared received from Monami!
"Okay, I know it's getting way filmy now. But aaj nahi to kal Bhabhi ko pata chalne hi wala hai to kyu itna tension lena, meri jaan!", Karan kept both of his arms on Monami's shoulders making all of his weight fall on her. She just shrugs his arms down and kept her head on his shoulder in a very calm manner.Β
"You're right Karan, Bhabhi ko aaj nahi to kal bata hi denge...Infact, you know what? Hum Bhabhi ko humare baare mein kal hi batayenge! What say?!", Monami asked Karan being all filled with excitement and joy. He just adores the way her lips curve into that heart-warming smile for which he can go to any limits. And for her happiness, he can agree to anything.Β
"Bilkul! Kyu nahi? Kal badi Diwali hai, it's an auspicious day. Kal hi batayenge!", Karan agreed making Monami jump a little with joy. After a lil more talks and a pinch of romance, MoRan came down in the living room only to find Barkha & Baby sitting on the dining table waiting only for them.Β
"Offo Chachu! Offo Dr. Girl! Kitna time laga diya aap dono ne. Hum kabse aapka wait kar rahe hain!", Baby huffed in anger and complained to her Chachu & Dr. Girl. MoRan exchanged a look seeing the cutie and Karan lifted Baby and twirled her in the air, making her giggle in merriness.Β
"Sorry Agent Baby! Agent Shera ko maafi milegi?", Karan asked holding both of his ears and kneeling down in front of the chota packet to whom he can never ever deny. Barkha & Monami smiled wide seeing how a strict commando is a complete softy in front of his loved ones.
"Iss baar aapko maafi mil rahi hai, Agent Shera. But next time..punishment! Aur aap to jaante ho meri punishment kitni dangerous hoti hai!", Baby said or rather warned her Chachu with a wink making Karan again shocked with her & her age.Β
"Achha ab bahot ho gaya, puja karle?", Barkha asked seeing the never-ending banter of this Chacha-Bhateeji duo. All nodded and went to the temple in the house and took their positions. The temple was already beautifully decorated by none other than Barkha & Monami with lights and flowers. The deities of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi was kept in the middle. Barkha brought a plate in which all the made dishes were kept as prasad. Also, a plate full of fruits and flowers was also in front of the deities.Β
Barkha started with Ganeshji's arti and other too joined. She picked up the arti ki thal and did the arti of the Gods & Goddesses. Then, Monami started with Laxmiji's arti and the rest then joined her. Barkha & Baby now together did the arti, then Monami and then Karan. MoRan did the arti separately but heartedly wanted to do it together as a couple.Β
Ban kar tera yaara rasiya
Soche naa dobaara rasiya
Pag tere chaubaare thehre
Sadqe main banjaara rasiya
Now, if someone desires for something in front of God with whole of their heart and from its depth and it is not fulfilled, is this possible? The supreme almighty would definitely listen to these fellows and will very soon fulfill this tiny wish of theirs.Β
After the puja, the prasad of barfi was given to all and it was consumed with devotion. Barkha, Baby, Karan & Monami, then proceeded towards the dining table to cherish the delicacies as they were really hungry. All of them settled down and filled their plates with the dishes. Karan took the first mole of his all-time favorite Aloo-Puri while all were continuously staring at him.Β
"A..ap sab mujhe aise kyu dekh rahe hain?", Karan asked not being able to take all those unnecessary stares that confused him while he wanted to focus on his dinner.Β
"Devarji, aap vo chhodo aur ye batao ki Aloo ki sabzi kaisi lagi?", Barkha asked Karan teasingly and Karan just narrows his eyebrows. He was confused to answer but all this while, Monami was just looking at him with hope-filled eyes.Β
"Umm..haan Bhabhi, thodi different hai iss baar. Koi naya masala try kara hai kya? Kafi achhi lag rahi hai!", Saying so, Karan licks the little bit of sabzi that was on his thumb making all three of them chuckle on his antics.Β
"Different aur ACHHI to hogi hi na, Karan. Aakhir iss baar Monami ne jo banayi hai!", Barkha said looking at MoRan and her words left Karan stunned.Β
He never knew that she could cook and that too this deliciously. He looks at Monami for confirmation and she just gave a slight nod. Karan felt very special by her effort and gesture, and she felt special as she could make him feel special. Baby witnessed that intense eye contact and had to disturb it unwantedly before her mother notices.Β
Rasiya ..
Ye tera hua tune jiya moh liya
Rasiya ..
Ne tera hai jo vahi tujhe saunp diyaΒ
"Chachu, Chachi ne khaas aapke liye banayi hai!", Karan & Monami whose eye lock broke due to Baby's words, lowered their heads feeling those different sensations of feeling loved & special and making one feel loved & special in form of butterflies in their stomach. But before their gushy feeling could get obvious, they decided to concentrate on their food first. But still, Monami & Karan held each other's hand from under the table and the emotions of being loved & feeling happy were getting exchanged through slight touches & rubs.Β
Rasiya ..
Ye tera hua tune jiya moh liya
Rasiya ..
Ne tera hai jo vahi tujhe saunp diya...
The dinner was completed with a lot of drama, teasing & leg pulling. Barkha genuinely complimented Monami's made curries and Monami too felt touched by Barkha's caring & lovable comments. Karan, who knew what Monami is feeling felt happy seeing his love & his Bhabhi gelling up so well. Monami too unknowingly accepted the Shergills as her family and now Monami was an unofficial part of the Shergill family.Β
Amidst of all the love, understanding & togetherness, MoRan's relationship is still hidden from Barkha. Let's see what the next day i.e. Badi Diwali has for them!
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