Behir: Love-Ship

19

The sunrises and slowly Bela wakes up to find herself entangled in Mahir's arms just like previous day. She smiles seeing their position and tries to get up but Mahir pulls her closer and sleeps making Bela blush. Meanwhile Pari wakes up only to find her parents close to each other just like the previous day. She again takes a phone and is about to click a picture when Bela speaks up.

Bela: Pari... No!

Pari: But mamma... You both are looking very cute.

Due to their voices, Mahir's sleep gets disturbed and he wakes up. He finds Pari with mobile and Bela trying to move. So he immediately loosens his hold on Bela and they sit on the bed at once.

Pari: You know mamma? Just like before, yesterday night you hugged papa in sleep when i went to washroom in the middle of the night. And then you didn't leave him till morning.

Behir look at each other blushing. Bela excuses herself and runs to washroom while Mahir takes Pari in his lap and says, " Pari... You want your mamma and papa to sleep with you every night. Right?"

Pari: Yes papa. Mamma promised me that you both will sleep beside me everyday.

Mahir: If you want that we follow our promise then you should also promise one thing.

Pari looks at him pouting.

Mahir: You have to promise that you will not tell anyone about anything that happened in this room between us. Ok?

Pari: Why?

Mahir: Because... Umm... Because you are still a small baby and you don't know what you should talk with others and what not. So no matter who asks you what, you should never tell anyone what happened between you me and mumma every night. Promise?

Pari puts her finger on her cheek and thinks for a while and then says, " Promise. "

Mahir: Now, come with me. I will make you meet someone today.

Pari: Who is it, Papa?

Mahir: Someone special whom you didn't meet till now.

Mahir gets down the bed, lifts Pari in his arms and takes her to Varun's room. He gets inside to see Varun pacing here and there. Varun looks at Mahir and then at Pari and runs to her. Mahir makes Pari stand on the ground so Varun sits on his knees and hugs Pari happily. Pari looks at Mahir being confused and doesn't hug Varun. After Varun breaks the hug, Pari hides behind Mahir and slowly asks.

Pari: Papa... Who is this?

Mahir smiles and then picks Pari in his arms.

Mahir: I showed you an album two days back, remember?

Pari: Yeah... An uncle who went away to God.

Mahir: This is the same person, Varun chachu.

Varun's face falls hearing the word Chachu. Pari keeps her finger on her cheek and thinks for a minute.

Pari: But Papa... You told me that God took him away. How did he come back? Can really someone come back after going to God?

Mahir: No. Usually, People don't come back once they go to God. But you know, we all missed Varun so much that we requested God to bring him back. So God understood, agreed and sent your Chachu back.

Pari: Really?

Mahir nods in yes. Pari then forwards her hand to Varun and says, " Hi Chachu. "

Varun awkwardly smiles and accepts Pari's handshake.

Varun: Hi

Mahir: Now go to your Mamma and get ready for school. You will be late or else.

Pari nods in yes and runs back to Behir's room.

Mahir: I know you felt bad when I introduced you as Uncle to Pari. But...

Varun: I understand. When things are complicated, we can't help but compromise... Just the way you compromised with your happiness and agreed to get married to Bela after she got pregnant.

Mahir smiles and nods in yes. He pats on Varun's back and then goes back to his room. He sees Bela taking Pari to her room to get her ready. Mahir then gets ready himself and then comes down to the breakfast table to see everyone present there except Bela and Pari. He goes and sits near the table while keep looking at the stairs.

Varun: Bhai, waiting for anyone?

Mahir: Yeah. I am waiting for Bela.

Varun: Its ok. You eat. She will come here soon.

Mahir: Its not about my eating. Pari has to get ready and leave for school on time. She can't be late. I will go and see if they need any help.

As Mahir is about to get up to check on Pari, Bela comes down with her. He sees Bela still in night clothes so he goes to them. Mahir then holds Pari's hand and says, " Bela, you go and get freshened up. "

Bela: Mahirji, its ok. I will freshen up after she leaves for school with you.

Mahir: Bela! Its fine. I am her father and I can take care of her breakfast and other stuff now. You go and get freshen up. You should eat something soon or else you will fall sick.

Bela nods in ok and leaves with a smile on her face seeing Mahir's care. Mahir then brings Pari to the table and serves her breakfast. He then makes her finish it while packing her lunch. After Pari finishes breakfast, Mahir helps her wear shoes and socks.

Mahir: Pari, say bye to everyone.

Pari waves everyone bye to which everyone wave her back. Mahir then takes her with him to drop her at school.

To be continued...