Par Kyon✓ | Kyon Series

9. tears of joy

9. tears of joy

Akshara sang, and she sang so well, that there were roars of applause in that little café. Even the ones who were interested in the food stopped eating as they heard singing, it was the voice of an angel, they were convinced that she was sent on earth only to sing and lure them all with her beautiful voice. But when Akshara finished playing the guitar and stopped at her last hum, she was greeted with applause and some of them stood for her too, including her parents, her sister however got her attention. Aarohi was clapping the loudest, and cheering for her, and Kairav, happy for her, just as much as her parents were.

And that was the first time Akshara cried what they said were tears of joy.

Karthik rushed to the stage, wondering what went wrong but Akshara just hugged him, "I am happy, I don't know why I am crying," That made him laugh and he took his girl down the dias, and his two kids followed them back where they had cheesecakes and spent a lovely evening together. Aarohi Akshara were smiling, the former teasing her because she cried over nothing and the latter teasing her for finally cheering at her song.

Karthik and Naira looked at each other, their daughters and their ever-busy son were seated together, watching the pictures which were clicked and seeing the trio together and happy, they sighed and Naira wiped Karthik's happy tears. 

That night was one of the best nights they had spent in a long time, after eating at the cafe, they headed to their favourite restaurant, ate, had fun, laughed and came home to nothing but full stomachs and happy hearts. Kairav jumped on the sofa, tired while Aarohi went to her room to keep her bag, Akshara clinging to her guitar. 

"This day was fun right?" Naira asked the clan, and Kairav gave her a thumbs up, Aarohi nodding from the door of their room, Akshara the happiest. "We should tie you two often, wouldn't that be great."

"NO!" Both the sisters said in unison, making the others chuckle.

"Waise, we can still make this night memorable." Karthik said, walking towards Naira who sat next to the sloppy Kairav, "How about a dance, my love?" He bowed, asking for Naira's hand while Kairav shook his head on how hopelessly romantic his dad  was, while the girls laughed, blushing. 

"Karthik?" Naira was always a shade of crimson whenever he'd be this romantic, especially in front of the kids, "dance? without music?" 

"Akshu," Karthik tilted his head and she nodded, removing her guitar while Kairav sat up, Aarohi still standing at the door, smiling at the clan, "May I?"

And while Akshara strummed the guitar on a romantic song, Karthik and Naira singing along with her, Kairav capturing the video and Aarohi resting her head on the door, the happy tears were hitting her now as a drop fell over her cheek. Akshara turned towards her, propelling to come join them and Aarohi nodded, as the kids danced with the parents, Naira with the teen Kairav and Aarohi in Karthik's arms, truly happy.

The night did end on the sweetest note, however it was not the end for the sisters who were ready to go to bed, teeth brushed, hair done, and their pjs on.  

"Aarohi?" Akshara said, sitting up from her side of the bed, watching her sister arrange her books neatly, "tu kuch kehne wali thi na..."

"Kya?"

"Before mom and dad interrupted back at the cafe..."

 Aarohi did not forget about that conversation, she hoped Akshara would. "Kuch nahi," Aarohi did not want to spoil the day by adding about her insecurities. "Really nothing."

"Waise, if I was you, I would check the pillow once before sleeping." Akshara shrugged turning the other way and Aarohi immediately stood up.

Akshara was a prank master, she was known to have silly tricks up her sleeve, and Aarohi wondered what animal was under her pillow, scared to face it. She used her plastic scale to push the pillow away only to see a green gift wrapped box with her name written on it. 

"Akshu? What is this?"

On cue, Akshara snored loudly, pretending to be asleep and Aarohi shook her head at the dramatic sister of hers, nevertheless, taking the gift and unwrapping it, neatly, tape by tape,.

"Geez, just tear it open already." The impatient Akshara said from her side of the room, "why do you have to be so neat."

"Why do you have to be so impatient." Aarohi retorted back and looked down at the gift only to find a very expensive looking tab in it, and her eyes lit up. She really needed a tab to store in all the books since the space in her room was running out and Akshara would not let her use her side, also, this would mean she could easily find lectures and wouldn't have to carry the loads of books she did to library. "Why?"   

Akshara smiled, "Happy Birthday Aaru," She turned to face her now surprised sister, "I know your birthday is this week, but this is an early present from me,"

"But this is expensive... how did you?"

"I was saving for the new electric guitar," Akshara shrugged, looking at her little sister, "but behen ka birthday is more important than some instrument. Also, you're welcome."

"I did not say thank you though."

"Well you should, you mannerless brat."

"The mirror is right there."

"You truly are stupid."

"Good night." 

"Do I ever sleep with you rummaging and shuffling and keeping the light on throughout the night."

"Well, I do not like the dark, also have you seen me complaining about your guitar practices when I have to study?"

"That is because I am a melodious singer and I help you calm down."

"I lied, you cause my ears to bleed."

"Excuse me-" 

Karthik and Naira sighed as they heard their bickering from the next room, "I thought they would be good to each other, but..."

"I have a feeling that my kids are going to be each other's best friends, you mark my words." Karthik replied, Naira looking at him, "and Akshu Aaru are going to be each other's family. Inseparable."

"Well, I hope they do get along when they grow up..."

"Another handcuffs day, kyon?"

"Kyon Nahi," 

THE END, or is it?

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A/N 

Not saying anything here, because there is a surprise thing I wanna do in the next part. Stay tuned.