Behind The Door of Mannat [ON HOLD]

Begum Ka Birthday

“Azran, come back here!”

I yelled as my little brother ran around. Azira jumped from my hand and followed her brother. I have been put in place to babysit them because their nannies were absent for some days. Today we joined Amma in her sets because the twins wanted to. I have no work to do, so I think why not give them a ride and be their nanny for a day.

Not bad for a big brother, right?

They stopped running right outside the set. We stood behind the director and watched our mother take her scene. But because it was too crowded, these little monsters could not see it clearly. Both of them look up to me with their puppy eyes. I know what that means. Okay, Aryan, time for another workout session.

I lifted them both in my arms. Their eyes were sparkling instantly, watching their mom doing her work. It is their first time to come on set. Papa never allowed them to go because of the paparazzi. After what we have been through in the last year, he is somewhat being so strict about our public appearance. But Amma could never say no to them. Everything they want will be granted immediately. Moreover, it is her birthday. She is a little bit permissive today.

Talking about her birthday, we have prepared a surprise party at Nani's house. She had requested to celebrate her day with only the family since Papa is not here. Yeah, he is abroad for filming. At least that is what she knows. I do not want to spill the tea yet. But a worthy surprise is awaiting for her.

The director finally said cut and she noticed us among the crowd. The big smile in her tired face appeared as she walked towards us. She might not be young anymore. But her dedication as an actress is not getting old with her. I always know she does nothing but the best.

"Hey, what are you kids doing here? Didn't I tell you to wait in the trailer?"

"It's Azran. He was possessed by The Flash again."

"Oh, really?" She said as she took Azran from me. "You promised to be a good boy when I'm away. Now what's this?"

"I'm sorry, Mama. But I was so bored. I'm not here to play with gadgets. Aryan bhaiyya isn't helping either."

I rounded my eyes as Amma glanced at me with a laugh. What does it have to do with me? I literally give my entire time to take care of them. Bro, kids are so unpredictable.

"Forget it. Do you guys like being here?"

Azira puts her thumbs up. "It's fun. I'd like to come again."

Azran nodded. "Same to me."

"Where would we go after this, Maa?" I asked the begum. Since I am the driver now, and I do not know much about Maharashtra roads, I have to figure which way I should take to get there.

"Home. Where else?"

Azran and Azira looked at each other with pouting lips. I smirked on knowing the sign. The sign of the beginning of our surprise plan.

"Could we spend a night in Nani's house tonight? I miss Nani so much." Azira asked.

“Of course, baby. Then we’ll celebrate my birthday there.”

Amma just smiled and walked away to her trailer. I followed her behind with my satisfied smile on my lips.

As we reached her trailer, she put Azran on a chair and went to change. I choose to sit across, give a thumb to my great siblings duo.

“Has Papa arrived?” Azran asked me while I pulled my phone out. I checked the message to see if there are some good news from him. Unfortunately, I got the opposite. My face dropped as I saw his messages.