The Artificial Jury

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8 years later,

"Their journey is much more." Parthiv smiled and kept the book back on the table. He felt a pair of hands wrapped around his waist and well-built chest, and a weight on his shoulder, right close to his cheek. His smile grew wider. 

"Avi," he called. She hummed. 

"Why do you always read this book only? In 7 years, you have this book a zillion times." Avika asked Parthiv. He pulled her and made her sit on his lap. 

"What to do if the content is written so beautifully, and, also, the author is so charming." Avika blushed.

"Frankly speaking, this is the story of our life, and whenever I see through it, I get to relieve our struggling yet beautiful past. 'The Artificial Jury', it's written by you, it's the story of AviHiv and MihiAbhi." Parthiv replied. 

He embraced her. 

Avika has become an author now besides an actress while Parthiv owned 'HackLight Ethical Corporates' besides becoming a successful advocate. 

Years had passed and the feelings inside them had just got stronger and beautiful. 

"Mom, Dad." a sweet voice surrounded the already beautiful atmosphere. They turned. 

"So, Kunal, how are you?" Avika asked the little boy who was in her arms. 

"Fine, mom," he replied. 

"And, no love for dad?" Parthiv pouted. Kunal chuckled and Parthiv captured him in his muscular arms. 

Another side, 

"We are going to meet them after 6 months," Mihika said. 

"You're right, Mrs. Mihika Khanna," Abhinav stressed and held Mihika by her waist. She blushed. 

"More than us, your mini version was excited to meet Parthiv and Avika," Mihika said. 

"That's true. He is actually very lucky to have 4 parents- you, me, Avika, and Parthiv." Abhinav replied. 

"Maybe, none of us got the happiness of being with parents, our son Kunal has for sure got that," Mihika said. 

"But, you know what, sometimes he feels alone. He has no sister or brother, right?" Mihika flushed and smacked his arm. 

After staring at each other for about a minute, they broke into fits of laughter and moved inside Avika and Parthiv's house by holding hands. 

"Kunal..." Mihika called out. Kunal pouted in Parthiv's arms but, then, got down and hugged both Abhinav and Mihika. 

"Mumma, dadda, why can't we visit mom and dad often?" their little bundle of joy asked. He had got the love of 4 parents since he was born. 

"Baby, we will meet them often from now. Ok, go and play now." Mihika told her son Kunal. He nodded and ran away. 

Mihika clasped Avika. 

"After a long time, we're meeting," Mihika said. 

"Indeed. We missed you both." Abhinav added on. 

"We also." Parthiv and Avika said in unison. 

"Avika, are you sure? You guys don't want a child? It's already quite late." Mihika asked. 

"Yes, Mihi. We're happy with each other. And, who said that we don't have a child. Kunal is also our son." Parthiv said while smiling at Avika. 

"That's true, Mihi," Avika added on. 

"Indeed he is your son too." 

"I shall come back in a minute." Avika excused herself and went towards the main door. She opened the door to see an elderly man. She smiled towards him and gestured for him to come inside. 

"Mihika," the elderly man spoke. 

She turned to see, and the sight made her world upside down. Tears started rolling down her eyes. 

"Papa," she called. It was enough to send Abhinav too in trauma. 

"Beta, please forgive me. I have realized that I was so wrong. I have already been to jail for 10 years. I have got my punishment. And, I don't want my daughter to be called an orphan when her father is alive." her father spoke up in a cracked voice. Mihika turned her face to the other side.

Parthiv explained to Mihika and tried to comfort her. Her heart softened. After all, he was her dad. She ran towards him and embraced him. After years, the father had his daughter in his arms. He opened his one arm and Avika also embraced him. 

"You both are my daughters," he said and kissed their forehead. Parthiv and Abhinav also took his blessings. 

"Parthiv, your idea, right?" Abhinav asked. 

"This time, Avika," Parthiv replied and Mihika hugged Avika. Who said that she didn't have a family. She had a big family. 

"Miya's video call is there," Abhinav said. He accepted the call. 

"Hi bhai, bhabhi, Avika di and Parthiv. How are you all?" Miya asked. 

"We all are fine. Where's Siddharth, Mrs. Nigam?" Mihika teased her. Miya was married to her love Siddharth Nigam, and they lived in New York.

They talked for a couple of minutes and the call ended. As Mihika had told her father, he had gone to his grandchild- Kunal.

"Mom, Mumma." Kunal's excited voice ran into the house. The quartet ran towards him to find the 7-year boy, handling one of the hacking devices of Parthiv. He had, although accidentally, but solved Parthiv's major project issue. 

"You solved it?" Parthiv asked in amazement. Kunal grinned and winked towards his grandfather. 

"Looks like, you will also become a techie," Abhinav said. 

"Why not?" saying this, Parthiv held Kunal in his arms patted his back. 

"Dad, mom, Mumma, dadda, dadu, let's go to the amusement park," Kunal demanded. They all went aww at his cuteness and fulfilled his demand. 

It was a fun day for all. They had achieved everything. Happiness, love, and satisfaction. 

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This is the end of this journey from my side. I hope the Epilogue was satisfactory.

Avika and Parthiv fought against society and even Avika's security to lead a beautiful life. Maybe, they had no child, but they had each other. And, Kunal is also their son. They also got the blessings of a father- who was equal for all the four. 

Mihika and Abhinav fought against Mihika's past to find a beautiful present and future. They had their son Kunal, and now, also had the blessings of a parent. They were each other's support system. 

All four of them carved success and love amid togetherness. And, Kunal was a symbol of their pure togetherness. 

I really need a proper and honest review from you guys. 

All the Mishbir and Anupre fans, do comment and vote on this last part. 

Don't forget to check out 'Alone Together.' You would find it under my profile.

Much love, Priya.