Life is all about the love that you share with your family. Every moment counts when with your loved one, each moment cherished and enjoyed.
It was Karvachauth, and as the day dawned, Anamika was busy with her morning routine. She had already planned everything for the day-a mix of traditions, rituals, and of course, her loving but sometimes clueless husband, Vineet. She was fasting, and though the day was meant to be full of love, devotion, and romance, she knew Vineet would add a touch of humor to it, as always.
Their kids, Ansh and Aanya, were up early, excited about the evening celebration. Ansh, the ever-curious 15 year old boy, and Aanya, their sharp 13-year-old daughter, were buzzing with energy.
"Mom, why do you have to fast for Dad? Isn't he supposed to be the one doing it?" Ansh asked, genuinely confused as he watched his mother sip some juice before the fast officially began.
Anamika smiled, patting his head. "It's a tradition, beta. I fast for his long life and health. That's how it works. And your Dad, you him well!"
"But Dad doesn't even remember what day it is, let alone why you're fasting, unko kabhi kuch yaad nahi rehta hai bina bataye par aap fir bhi sab karte ho. I think you love him a little too much," Aanya teased her mother, folding her arms and shaking her head.
Anamika chuckled, knowing Aanya wasn't entirely wrong. Vineet, her sweet but occasionally forgetful husband, was indeed not great with dates. And love, she definitely loves him way too much.
"Don't you think tum dono bewajah mere sar pe baithe ho? I have many things to wind up so go, let me work!!" Anamika directed them.
"Mumma, Dad ko bhi aapki madad karni chahiye na par wo toh living room mei aaram se baith ke phone chala rahe hai. Ruko, main unko jaa ke batati hoon!!" Aanya exclaimed and both the siblings ran out to see their father.
Vineet, meanwhile, was lounging in the living room, casually flipping through the news on his phone. He could sense the festive vibes but hadn't pieced together the reason.
"Hai kya aaj?? Ye sab celebrity ne kis chij ko hype up kar rakha hai. Uspe ye news, kya kya daalte hai, huhh!" He made a face, scrolling his phone.
Suddenly, Ananya plopped down beside him and whispered with a smirk, "Dad, you do know it's Karvachauth, right?"
Vineet's eyes widened. "What? No way! That's today?" he whispered back, looking over his shoulder to make sure Anamika wasn't within earshot. He had completely forgotten, and now he was in panic mode. This was a day he couldn't afford to mess up-again.
"So you didn't remember? Fir aap itni subah kyun jaag gaye?" Ansh asks, rolling his eyes.
"Arey you all woke up toh main uth gaya, mujhe laga we're planning something!" Vineet made a face, displeased with the fact that he again, this year too, forgot Karwachauth.
"Dad, you still have time, try kijiye shayad aap apni galti sudhar lo!" Aanya says and the siblings leave the place leaving him dazed.
... ..
As the day went on, Vineet tried to act natural, casually throwing out hints. "You know, Karvachauth is a pretty big deal for married couples, isn't it? Husbands usually make their wives feel special," he said, hoping to spark a conversation that would give him a lifeline.
Anamika didn't respond immediately, knowing exactly what he was trying to do. She finally looked at him and said with a sly smile, "Yes, it is. Wives fast, and husbands... well, some of them remember it's even happening."
Vineet gulped. "Of course! Of course, I remember!" he blurted out, overly enthusiastic. "I've planned a surprise for you! And I know you'll love it. Well, there's hardly anything about me that you don't love, isn't it?" Vineet states, his eyes spark with teasing.
