Forever Love

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        The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done, we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change so that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger but in wisdom, understanding and love.

___Jennifer Edwards

      On weekend, Abhinav planned to visit his grandfather with Aaradhya. They entered his grandfather's villa, to come across Rahul's sister sitting on the couch.

Akhila greeted Abhinav, who perfunctorily replied. He never had a good opinion on this sister of his father. She didn't seem to notice his words and said," Today's generation have no regard for the older generation," as if sneering at Aaradhya for not greeting her.

"You are?? " Aaradhya gazed at her.

"I'm Abhinav's paternal aunt.." Akhila replied through her gritted teeth.

"Hoo..Sorry, I have never seen you around", Aaradhya perfunctorily said without any guilt.

Akhila didn't give any attention to her and inquired Abhinav faking a gentle smile," Isn't she just a stubborn little girl when I last met her..and you all spoil her.."

Akhila was hoping to keep the conversation going, but Abhinav remained as aloof and cold as before. "I like spoiling her. Do you have a problem with that?"

This was a signal to end the conversation.

Akhila, both angry and speechless at the same time, and want to retort. However, she was ultimately scared that it would backfire on her, so she decided against it.

Unlike all parents who taught their kids that-- even if relatives hurt you or disrespect you,you should respect them and you can't break ties, Radha taught her kids that 'Relations are born out of love, not compulsions. If certain people don't treat you well, you don't have to bear the burden of those relationships.'

In the meantime, the housekeeper informed Abhinav that his grandfather went to the cemetery.

Abhi, "Let's come another day, grandpa may stay there today."

"At cemetery...??" Aaradhya asked dubiously.

"He bought a villa near cemetery and live there when he misses grandma."

Aaradhya suddenly asked, "If I die. Would you also live next to the cemetery?"

Abhinav leaned over and whispered, "Mmm.....The monument next to you. The one on the left."

Aaradhya smiled, leaned forward, kissed the corner of Abhinav's lips.

Abhinav's phone ring suddenly, disturbing their moment. Abhi glanced at the caller ID.

"Ajay and Abhay are having vacation and they are at airport now."

Aaradhya nodded, "Then let's pick up them on our way ."

Abhinav nodded and started the car.

In the week of their stay, Aaradhya discovered that Abhinav had picked up a very silly hobby. He would often tease Abhay and bully him until he calls Abhi his brother-in-law. Then they would constantly bicker with each other creating a wonderful atmosphere in the home. Ajay and Arjun would have fun watching these two people bicker and tease each other.

Sometimes Abhay compliants to Aaradhya that she is taking Abhi's side.

Aaradhya: "..."

Abhay,"If not, you can specifically add 1 in front of Bava's name and put it foremost in contact list?"

Abhay played with Aaradhya's mobile phone and come across Aaradhya's contact list.

According to the alphabet order,Abhay's name begins with A, which is usually at the top of the address book. As a result, Abhay saw Abhi's name brightly lined up above his own name when Abhay opened the list.