Once I had a secret love
That lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love
Became impatient to be free
So I told a friendly star
The way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are
And why I am so in love with you
Now I sho...
As the Raizada and Gupta family gathered in the living room, discussing about upcoming Diwali preparations. The room buzzed with laughter and conversation, the warmth of familial love evident in every word spoken.
Just then, Aryan came running towards his mother and complained, "Mumma.. I called Abhi bhaiya to play game with me but Bhaiya doesn't have time for us anymore, all thanks to his busy schedule.", his small voice filled with genuine hurt.
"Beta, you should not trouble bhaiya.. You know how much work he has right?" Garima tried to explain her son
"Aru.. Come here.. You didn't even meet me properly and straight away ran to your Abhi bhaiya's room" Aarti made him sit beside her kissing his cheek
"Aru.. I'm here to play with you" Arnav tried to cheer him up
"But i wanted to play with both of you" Aryan's mood didn't seem to change
"Aryan.. Your Abhi bhaiya runs a business, he is not a small kid to play with you" Sashi told with a smile
"Come Aru.. Me, you and Arnie can play hide and seek until the dinner is served" Khushi called him but he still didn't budge
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Abhinav came to the living room and straight away went to Aryan, kneeling down to his level, Abhi ruffled his hair affectionately. "I'm sorry, Aru. I got an official call. I promise to make up for my absence. How about we spend all of Diwali together? Just you, me, and lots of sweets?"
Aryan's eyes lit up with excitement, but before he could respond, Arnav chimed in. "He's right, Aru. Even though we're in the same house, I hardly get to spend time with Abhi bhai. He's always working."
Arnav pouted making Abhi side hug his brother and Aru joining them
Aarti's face clouded with sadness as she looked at her elder son. "Abhinav grew up sooner than expected after his father's demise. He's been our pillar, taking care of us."
"Maa.. I'm alright.. I love doing what I do" Abhi told sighing on his mother's worry
Sashi and Garima exchanged a look of relief, thinking their decision not to burden the Raizada family with Aryan's health issues was the right one. They didn't want to add more stress to Abhinav, who already had so much responsibility on his shoulders.
Aarti, however, shifted the conversation to a lighter topic. "I am concerned about Abhi's marriage. He needs to marry soon and enjoy his life. And then there's Arnav. I can marry him off too, so I can finally rest in peace."
Arnav's expression turned stern as he reacted to his mother's words. "Maa, don't talk like that. I won't let you go anywhere, even if I get married." His tone was a mix of fake anger and genuine concern.
To lighten the mood, Arnav added with a smirk, "I'll make sure my wife takes care of you and does all the chores so you can rest."
The room erupted in laughter, but Aarti was not backing down. "I know Abhi will like my choice for him, but I doubt Arnav. With the way he is, he will probably select his own bride, and who knows if she will do all the things he mentioned. Seeing Arnav, I suspect he'll bring home a modern bahu."
