Next morning Akshara recieves a call form Ramesh. Akshara wakes up and checks the time and calls him back.
Hello Mam, actually I was waiting for baby from past 10 minutes but she hasn't come yet. I even called Sir but he didn't recieve.
Ramesh, sir is busy but why have you come so early. It's 6 am.
Mam, Avni baby has some race today in school so they have to report early. Neil sir had called me yesterday.
Ok you wait. I will check.
Akshara knows that since Abhi has been busy in the hospital from past few days so Neil has been handling Avni so she calls him.
Neil, isn't Avni ready yet? Ramesh was calling and he is waiting for her.
Bhabhi, Avni is ready but there is a small problem.
What happened Neil? Is she OK?
Yes she is fine. Actually Shefali bhabhi used to do her hair but she had to stay in her office overnight and I am totally clueless. Wait I will show you and video calls her.
Avni smiles at Akshara as Neil places the phone on the dressing table. Akshara notices that Avni is upset.
Avni what happened sweetheart? Why do you look upset?
Hearing Akshara, Avni bursts into tears.
Mamma I will be late for school. All my friends will take part in the race and I will be left out.
Avni please stop crying. Mamma is here and you won't be late at all, I promise. Neil what time does the race start?
Bhabhi 8 am they had written on the diary. 7 am is the reporting time. Avni always had short hair, I don't know why suddenly bhai stopped taking her for haircuts. Actually, since Shefali bhabhi started doing her hair few months back, bhai liked her long hair.
Ok Neil, give me some time. I will see what I can do. Avni promise Mamma that you won't cry.
I promise Mamma.
After almost half an hour Akshara calls Neil.
Yes bhabhi.
Neil I am at the gate. Is it possible for me to sneak in without anyone's notice.
Yes bhabhi nobody is up yet. Wait I will open the door.
Neil opens the door and they both tip toe to Abhi's room.
Mammaaaa
Shhh, Avni don't shout. Everybody will wake up. Come sit here. Let me do this.
Akshara ties her hair neatly and Avni likes it. She kisses Akshara on the cheek.
Wow Mamma. This looks so nice.
Avni sweetheart I am so sorry but I promise its just a matter of few days then everything will be fine.
I know Mamma then you will be here with me and Papa. I miss papa.
I know. I miss papa too but he's doing this for us only. Right?
Yes.
Ok Neil you check if the hall is clear.
Yes bhabhi. You can come.
She picks Avni in her arms and makes her sit in the car. Akshara asks Ramesh to drive safely and she too moves towards her car once Avni leaves.
Bahbhi. Thankyou so much.
Ohh Neil, she is my daughter too. You don't need to thank me.
No bhabhi not for this.
Then.
