By hearing those heartbreaking words of Vihaan and Aashna, Rajkamal ji could not sleep that night and packed his bags sadly. Next Sunday, Rajkamal ji woke up in early morning and went towards his Grandson's room Ayansh. He was staring lovingly at his Grandson's face who was sleeping and dreaming something ergo he was smiling and was looking super cute. Rajkamal ji come towards his bed, tousled his hair and kissed him on forehead and gone outside the room. Vihaan saw Rajkamal ji who was coming towards him so he took him and left for the village. Rajkamal ji remained silent all the way, he did not even ask Vihaan where he was taking him? In the eventide, Vihaan reached the village with them, the car stopped in front of the house, Vihaan and Rajkamal ji saw the house board where it's written "Arora's Heart Is Where The Home Is" and his family members name. They got numb and emotional for some time then Vihaan came inside the house with Rajkamal ji. Rajkamal ji's sister and Vihaan's Malvika aunt saw both of them and was over the moon. Vihaan and Rajkamal ji came inside and Malvika aunt offered them tea with some snacks. Vihaan said, "Bua ji, from today onwards father will stay here and don't worry, I will keep sending money to his account every month."
"Beta ji, it's absolutely fine I don't have any problem this is yours as well as your father's home you all can come anytime. By the way the weather is bad, Beta ji please go tomorrow morning as the rain may lashed down badly and while driving you will get problem. Moreover you must be feeling knackered as you have travelled a long journey," Bua ji said.Vihaan nod his head and agreed to her then he went to his room where his alluring childhood memories were kept and the nostalgia hits when he along with his sisters used to live in that room. They used to fight with him or make fun of him and he used to cry for little baseless things. All these memories came in front of Vihaan's eyes, he felt like he was reliving and cherishing those bouquet of heartwarming memories once again. Tears welled up in his eyes but he didn't cry. He went towards his bed and sat there by looking outside the window then he closed his eyes, a deep pain seen in his face because he was terribly missing his beloved mom and his elder sisters then a drop of tear falls from his left eye. After some time, he raised his head when he saw an alluring frame in which it's written "Home Sweet Home and along with his pretty sisters and parents pictures."
After some time the rain got intense and it's bucketing down, the back yard of the house was filled with water below the steps of the verandah.
Malvika aunt was looking upset as his ex-husband called him and said harsh words to her. Vihaan came to his aunt's room, he saw her in a gloomy state then went inside the room but Malvika Bua was pondering something and was engrossed in his own world, she didn't knew that Vihaan is in the room and trying to read her face. When Vihaan coughed a little loudly, Malvika ji's trance broken. Malvika aunty got scared and quickly got up then she looked at Vihaan and said, "Vihaan beta ji what happened to you, do you have any work with me? Do you need any help? Anything you want or anything is troubling you?
Vihaan pacifies Malvika ji and says first you drink water and then we will talk. As soon as Malvika ji finished the water, her eyes became moist. Vihaan held both the hands of Malvika ji and said, "Bua ji, I have come here only to inquire about your well being but you are looking very upset. Did that wicked monster [Malvika ji's Ex-husband] bother you by calling again and again? Did he blackmailed you?Malvika ji said, "Puttar ji, I knew that I can never become a mother nor can I ever give birth to a child in my life and I am also a divorcee but that doesn't mean I am stone hearted and I don't have any feelings or emotions. I still remember that day when I became a mother for the first time but my child came out dead from my womb and when your uncle Mr. Subhas Raichand came to know about it that I won't be able to conceive a baby because of some serious complications he slapped me tightly and left me in the hospital. I was blaming myself since 2 weeks but I was continuously trying hard to convince him, I have called thousands of times and sent lots of messages but no reply. After 1 month, a stranger knock my door, I thought your uncle would be there so I ran quickly towards the door but a stranger was there and handed over me the letter. I opened it and saw that it's a divorce paper. After that, Subhas called me and I picked it up abruptly, he said listen Malvika very carefully you can neither give birth to the child nor can conceive. Ergo, I have chosen a new life partner. By listening to Subhas's words my world turns shattered. Everything looks dark like there is no light plus there is no ray of hope. I felt as if I don't have anyone in this world. At that time your father comes in my life as the pillar of my strength and I am forever grateful to him.
"Malvika I am not getting my blood pressure medicine can you please get it for me?", Rajkamal ji said in a worried tone by entering inside the room. Vihaan saw him and told him Papa ji don't worry if you won't get your medicine then I will give you from my bag as I have already bought your medicines in Chandigarh for 1 month so not to worry about it.
Rajkamal ji shook his head smiling and said, "Puttar ji, Aashna Bahu ko inform kardena hum acche se pahunch gye hai."
Aree hnn Papa I forgot to inform her she must be burning out, I should inform her then he went towards the verandah. He sat on the steps of the verandah and dialled Aashna. After talking to Aashna and Duggu (Ayansh), Vihaan sat there watching the water filled in the courtyard, he saw a newspaper lying on the side of the chair, so he picked it up and made a big strong boat and floated it in the water. While doing this, Vihaan remembered his childhood days and he smiled. In childhood, he used to write his wish on paper boat and used to wash it in rain water. After a few days, his wishes came true. Till date Vihaan could not understand that who used to fulfill his wishes.

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