𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓕𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓼 [*Complete*]

Ch. 05 ⭐

Rajveer helped Madhumati fix one of the lights in the living room. In a short time, Rajveer had become a beloved part of their lives, due to his kind, warm, and affectionate nature. Shashi, Garima, and Madhumati treated Rajveer like their own son, and he saw them as family, calling them 'Babuji,' 'Amma,' and 'Buaji.' The Murthy family, realizing that Rajveer wasn't trying to separate Nandini from them, welcomed him and Khushi into their lives.

Ams, treating Rajveer like her grandson, kept reminding him about getting married, while Nandini's aunt loved spoiling him with her unique cooking. Nandini's uncle, along with Nandini and Rishav, tried to save Rajveer from tasting these odd dishes, but Rajveer good-naturedly ate them anyway, winning the aunt's heart even more.

With their children now united as siblings, the Gupta and Murthy families wanted to get to know each other better. The Guptas invited the Murthys to a gathering the next day.

"Rajveer babuwa, didn't you mention being posted at a military academy? What exactly do you do there?" Madhumati inquired curiously.

"I teach the subject of 'Strategy & Communication' to the cadets, Buaji. Additionally, I assist in their training," he replied.

Perplexed, Madhumati asked, "What is a 'cadet'?"

"Cadets are individuals enrolled in military academies with the intention of becoming army officers. You can think of them as students, and we are their teachers and trainers," Rajveer patiently explained, accompanied by a reassuring smile.

"Oh, there's so much to learn about that world. No problem, son. Now that we have our son in the military, we will learn," Madhumati declared with a radiant smile.

Rajveer was moved by the genuine affection emanating from the Gupta family, grateful for the warmth and acceptance he had found in their midst.

Garima approached Rajveer with a hint of panic evident on her face. "Rajveer babuwa, please take a look at this list. The Murthys are South Indian. I don't know if they would appreciate what we usually cook. I could try to learn a few items, but..." she began expressing her concerns in a rapid stream of words.

Rajveer gently placed a hand on her shoulder and reassured, "Amma, calm down. They assured me that they would eat anything you cook, as long as it's not non-veg and is edible. So, relax and prepare what you cook best."

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely. In fact, I'm kind of scared that after tasting your food, they might end up coming over every day for your homemade delights," he added with a playful wink, eliciting a chuckle from Garima.

"By the way, where's our tornado? I didn't see her after coming back from jogging," Rajveer inquired, looking around.

"That Sanka Devi left early. I'm sure she was planning some kind of new mischief," Madhumati informed, shaking her head.

Rajveer chuckled at the possibility. In the last few days, he had come to understand his younger sister's nature pretty well. He wondered what kind of trouble she could create when she met his super six. The familiar ringtone of his phone disrupted the tranquility. Glancing at the caller ID, he noticed 'Riddhima calling' flashing on the screen. Politely excusing himself, he reached for his phone, a curious smile playing on his lips.

"Good morning, little one," he greeted as he accepted the call, his tone filled with affection.

Nandini's voice came through the other end, a mixture of excitement and earnestness evident in her words. "Good morning, Bhaiya! I wanted to talk to you about something important."

Rajveer sat on the couch and leaned back, focusing his attention on the call. "Of course, Nandini. What's on your mind?"

There was a brief pause before Nandini spoke, "Well, Bhaiya, I'll be out the whole day and night. I wanted to inform you and ask for your permission."