Chaotic Relations

Chapter 5

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Ruhanika

I felt a jerk in my body and woke up. I was pretty comfortable but I wanted to know where I am right now so I tried to open my eyes. I noticed that I was in a car and then all the events came rushing to me. I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotions. I looked around and saw that I was in Papa's arms and both he Bhaiya were looking at me intently. Blood rushed to my cheeks and I looked down.

They were looking at me as if I was their whole world.

Suddenly Papa said, "Let's go and meet others, Anika." Bhaiya got out of the car, came towards our side, and opened the door. He offered me his hand. I hesitated at first but then gave in and held his hand. I started getting nervous. What will my family think about me? Will they like me? What if they hate me? Just then bhaiya said, "Don't be nervous Anika. They already love you." This calmed me a bit.

As soon as we went inside, I was stunned to see the beauty of the palace. It was mesmerizing. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was looking around all the way and trying to take in the beauty of this place. As we came near the door, I noticed a beautiful woman standing near the door with a plate in her hands, along with some boys and a little boy. I realized that this was it, I was finally going to meet my family. As soon as I came in front of them, I realized that the woman was holding arti ki thaal in her hands. She did the arti and applied tilak on my forehead. She then kept her hand on my cheek and caressed it lovingly.

So this is how the warmth of a mother feels.

She then said, "Welcome Ruhi beta, come on, come inside." We went inside and I was surprised to see many people seated in the living room.

Looks like I will be living in a joint family after living in a nuclear family for so long. I don't know how will I even adjust here.

Then bhaiya said softly, "Let's introduce you to everyone Anika." I then saw a man, maybe in his fifties along with a woman who looked to be in her forties coming towards me. They gave out an aura of power. The woman engulfed me in a hug and I once again felt that warmth. I didn't remember the last time I was hugged by someone apart from my friends and their parents. I slowly wrapped my arms around her and basked in the warmth that she was providing. She then parted and I also left her unwillingly. I then looked towards the man beside her. He looked intimidating. He came forward and said in a hard voice, "I am your grandfather, Amish Agnihotri and she is your grandmother Nirmala Amish Agnihotri."

He looks like a tough nut to crack. It looks like he is testing me. I need to use my skills and impress him. Finally, after so many years I got my grandparents, I can't lose them just because I wasn't up to their standards.

Not minding his hard voice, I then said calmly, "Namaste Dada ji and Dadi ji. It is a pleasure to meet you guys and be here after so many years." Then slowly, a very small, tiny smile broke out on his face and he patted my head. Yay! Mission accomplished!!

I then turned to look towards the other people in the room. All of them were boys apart from the women to had done my arti. Then Papa said pointing towards the woman, "Anika, she is your mother, Meera." So, she is the stepmother I was so afraid about. But she is nice. Nicer than my real mother. She carries an aura of elegance and gentleness around her. Looks like I will like her. She came towards me and hugged me. The same warmth engulfed me that I had felt when Dadi had hugged me. After a while, she left me with a smile on her face and slight tears in her eyes. She then again caressed my cheeks and said, "I am so happy that you came back here Ruhi beta." She then added in a playful tone, "I was getting fed up with so much testosterone in the house. Finally, we have a girl in the house. I am going to spoil you for sure." I just smiled at her not knowing what to say. My mother had always seemed to spoil Prisha rather than me, so I never knew what it felt like. Papa's voice interrupted my thoughts as he said, "Anika, now let's meet you brothers. Boys introduce yourself." Bhaiya then said, "As you know, I am your eldest brother, Divyank Agnihotri." Then another tall man came forward with a gentle smile on his face and said, "I am your 2nd brother, Aadarsh Agnihotri."

He seemed like a nice person but why is everyone in my family above 6 inches? Even Maa and Dadi are about 5'6 or 5'7 and I am just 5'3. I look like a baby in front of them.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice the other person who came forward. Just then I heard a voice saying, "Hello my dear, I am your 3rd brother, Nishant Agnihotri." As soon as I heard his voice, I snapped my eyes towards his face and looked at him with hearts in my eyes. My favorite actor is my brother. Lottery lag gayi meri toh. I was about to say something to him when two boys came forward. Looks like they are the twins. Then one of them said without any expression on his face, "I am Armaan Agnihotri and he is my twin brother Arhaan Agnihotri." Well, looks like I will have to work my way into their heart as well. One of them seems expressionless and the other is way too silent. No worries, I will try my best to break their walls.

The next boy who came forward had me shocked. He looked just like the male version of me. He then said with a grin on his face, "Hi twinny, I am your twin brother Rudraansh. You won't believe how happy I am to have you back. If you have any problem, you can come to me anytime and I will try my best to help you out." I was very happy to listen to this. He seemed very welcoming. He then added hesitantly, "Can I please hug you?" I slightly nodded with a small smile on my face and this was all it took for him to engulf me in his arms and hug me tightly. His hug made me feel protected and provided comfort. I then felt my shoulder getting wet and realized that he was crying. I quickly parted from the hug and wiped his tears. I tried to console him by saying, "Hey! Why are you crying? I am here now, aren't I? Now we will together have all the fun that we have missed out." I stepped away from him and looked all around. Everyone had introduced themselves to me except for the person whom I was most excited to meet. I then noticed a small figure hiding behind Maa's legs. I went towards her with a smile on my face and said, "I heard that I had a little brother too. Isn't he here? I was very excited to meet him but looks like he doesn't want to meet his sister." "No, no, wait! I am here only," Abhimanyu said coming out of his hiding place. I bent down to his level and said with a smile on my face, "Hi Manyu, I am your big sister Ruhanika." He then grinned widely and said, "Wow! You gave me a new nickname and you are my only sister so you are my favorite Ruhi didi." I then picked him up in my arms and whispered in his ears, "Well you know what, you are my favorite too."

Just then Maa said, "Come on everyone, it is evening already, so we should all have our dinner." All of us walked behind her and settled on the dining table. I sat with Manyu on my lap between Ansh and Arhaan bhai. Well, let's see how this family dinner goes.

To be continued...

So guys, I actually wanted to update this chapter on Tuesday as usual but it was my birthday, so I didn't get the time. I am working on the new update and as soon as it will be completed I will update it on scrollstack.

I will give the new update on Wattpad on Saturday. Also do tell me what do you think about this chapter.

Who do you think will be our Ruhi's favourite brother in future?

What do you think about the behaviour of Armaan and Arhaan?