The Delphic Emir

Safari with 3 Animals

Author's POV:

It was just like another day for Diya where the servants were surrounded by the people to look after her needs, but she missed her ignorant husband. She thought being patient would get him to her, but looking at the ongoing scenarios, she gave up her hope. She wants to go with the flow like a dead fish, with no expectations. She doesn't want to force him.

Diya packed her laptop and put it aside done and dusted with the work she had done. There was a series of knocks with low intensity which made her frown. She walked to the huge door and opened it to see a little figure standing at the threshold looking at her with anxiety.

" Hello, Vihaan," Diya beamed looking at the 7-year-old boy in front of her.

" Good Morning Aunty." He greeted politely bowing in front of her a little.

" What's with that little bow Sweetheart" You need not do that." Diya smiled holding his hand and gently pulling him inside.

Vihaan slowly nodded and settled himself on the sofa, not the bed where Diya had taken him.

" You can sit on the bed Vihaan, it's more comfortable." Diya suggested softly.

" No, thank you. I'm ok here." Came his low yet soft voice.

" So, what are your today's plans?" Diya asked raising her eyebrow and slumping beside him.

" Umm... Nothing much. I just completed my student activities in the notebook and had nothing to do. So, I was roaming around this place and happened to pass by here. I thought of knocking on your door since it's been many days since the last time I spoke to you." Came his composed reply which brought a huge smile on Diya's lips.

" I see, great that you remember me, unlike your Uncle. " Diya said chuckling and Vihaan looked into her eyes with a tight-lipped smile.

" So, you say that you have no other plans now," Diya asked and he nodded no.

" Great then. Let's watch a movie." Diya chirped and Vihaan gave her a small smile.

" Sure." He muttered.

" You can be naughty around me you know? I'm not those typical aunties who gonna yet at you." Diya winked and Vihaan chuckled softly which she found too cute. Sometimes she feels that he is more mature than his age.

" Did you watch The Little Rascals?" Diya asked excitedly and Vihaan nodded no.

" Then you must watch it." Diya said and switched on the T.V. She asked Vihaan to settle on the bed while she pulled out a bag of popcorn from the drawer adjacent to the bed. Vihaan looked at her wide eyes and she chuckled sheepishly.

" Out of habit." She smiled and tossed it at Vihaan who settled himself on the bed.

The movie started and both of them were watching with great interest. They together put their hands in the popcorn bag only to find it empty.

" I'll get a few more snacks for you." Diya said and left to the kitchen and Vihaan nodded.

Diya waited for the chef to arrange a few snacks while on the other side, Vihaan was into something that no one would expect.

" Here, my Queen." The chef handed her the huge plate and she grinned at him thanking him politely.

She walked back to her chamber and stilled looking at her room.

" What were you doing Vihaan?" Diya asked shocked looking at the dishevelled Vihaan. His eyes held the frustration and his hair was everywhere on his face. Vihaan stilled as soon as he heard Diya's voice.