Maintain distance

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"What are you even saying Aaina?"

"Oh don't try to act all innocent Chhavi , you didn't wanted to get married first and now whenever you get a chance you try be the "perfect bahu" huh? Why do you do this ? Can you not be normal for once? Why do you have to always set standards for me to chase?  Mom was right you just can't see me happy , maintain distance as one should , don't act needy in front of him." And she ran as soon as she said this.

I couldn't even respond. I am setting standards?  What is she even saying?

" I guess she should sleep she needs it." , I said 

"True ", 

"Oh Shweta chachi , didn't realise you were here. " I was scared , what will she think about me replying back.

"Don't worry , I won't tell her what you said beta. Its alright you can say what you feel. Anyways I was here to tell you bauji is calling you for chess get changed and meet him hm?" , she said putting her hand on my cheeks.

"Ji ", i replied and changed.

Changed into this , as I had to go to market in evening and i didn't wanted to change again and again

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Changed into this , as I had to go to market in evening and i didn't wanted to change again and again.

I came downstairs to found babaji sitting with his tea on the chess table , Aaina on sofa next to it reading some novel. And Arnav coming from the stairs adjacent to mine.

The warm lights made this corner very cozy and lovable

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The warm lights made this corner very cozy and lovable. I went and started playing with babaji .

" Oh this is my favourite novel, what part are you on?" , I heard Arnav.

Both had a long conversation and in between laughter. I wanted to concentrate on the game but I just couldn't. 

"Haha bawali poti ( Hindi for granddaughter) , I won , after 3 years finally i am the winner " babaji said proudly.

" Huh? You? yes you did , all hail down to babaji" I joked

"What 3 years? 3 fuc-  *cleared his throat* I mean really?" Asked intrigued Arnav 

"Yes , our Chhavi is very busy , only now that we have wedding she has returned to home" .

"Ji babaji don't worry we'll play a lot". I hugged him.

"Chhavi didn't you have to go to market for paint selection? It's 7 pm already " , said my father who was back early today due to headache.

"Ji pitaji going ". I joked and laughed.

"Namaste " I said to everyone present there .

"Wait , it's going to be dark till the time you come back, I'll take you"Arnav said

"No no need I'll go by mys-"

" Great idea , I'll just get ready and we can go together have food and fun wait for me" Aaina said and left.

"He's right you 3 go and take care I'll inform your parents about it" , babaji said.

Aaina came down 

Aaina came down 

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Arnav

"Oh wow look at us we're matching" Aaina said happily

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"Oh wow look at us we're matching" Aaina said happily .

"Yeah I have been wearing this since morning and you changed what a coincidence." He replied with humour.

I swear I didn't wanted to laugh but I could not Control.

Aaina sent me glares which I chose to ignore.

"I'll bring the car , until then you both wait for me outside."

The tension between me and Aaina was building and i couldn't take it.

" I am sorry Aaina if unknowingly I hurt you , i won't , I will never do that again. Forgive me? Please?" And sent her my googly eyes.

She smiled genuinely and hugged me , " it's okay I love you". 

"Love you too bbg".

Arnav came , Aaina sat in front beside him and I sat at the back . 

I saw Arnav adjusting the rear view mirror and so i shifted my gaze outside. Aaina cleared her throat and switched on the radio. 

This will be awkward.

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