Mohabbatein only love

Part 13

Annaya POV:

We were all seated in the living room, and the elders joined us from their rooms to wish Shraddha. We were waiting for Bhai and Akshay Jiju to arrive.

"Annaya, please call and check where they are," said Akhshara. "Okay, Mom," Annaya replied as I was dialing. Soon, we heard the sound of a car, and then we saw them approaching.

Akshay, the brother-in-law, arrived and touched Manish's feet, followed by Akshara, then Gautam, and Gayatri. They blessed him in return. Soon after, he approached us and embraced us in a hug. "Jiju, I'm very happy you came," Annaya said as they ended the hug.

"I'm also very happy, Annaya, to meet you all, and I was missing you all so much," Akshay said with a smile. "Oh, you were missing us or just Shraddha?" Esha teased, raising an eyebrow. "Ha, boliya jiju," Pooja added with a mischievous smile.

"Araa, why are you asking? We know he came for Shraddha," Gautam said, placing his hand on Akshay's shoulder. "Araa, it's not like that," Akshay protested, his face turning red. "Oh my God, Akshay, see how you are blushing," Nisha exclaimed with a wide smile.

"Oh God, guys, stop it! Leave my jiju alone," Annaya said, and let's go, it's already 12," Annaya reminded them, looking towards the clock. "Oh, alright, let's go," Naksh said. "Wait, let's bring the cake," Sneha said and went towards the kitchen to get the cake. "Okay, let's go now," Annaya said.

"jiju, you wait outside. When we call you, then come," Esha said. "Okay," Akshay agreed, and they all went inside and saw Shraddha sleeping.

"On the count of three," they whispered. "1, 2, 3," and everyone shouted, "Happy Birthday!" Startled by the voices, Shraddha and Raj woke up and saw everyone standing there with a cake. Soon, Annaya, Esha, and Pooja jumped on the bed and hugged Shraddha, wishing her a happy birthday.

"Thank you so much, guys," Shraddha said, embracing them tightly. Then Raj joined in, wishing Shraddha a happy birthday "Mumma, thank you so much beta," Shraddha said, pulling him also into a hug, while everyone looked on with smiles.

They soon ended the hug, and Shraddha walked over to Manish, followed by everyone else who wished her well. Shortly after, someone approached and covered Shraddha's eyes with their hands. Meanwhile, Raj spotted his dad and was about to shout when Ananya came over and whispered that it is a surprise for mom, prompting Raj nod in agreement, giving a thumbs up.

"Say it, Shraddha, who is it?" Esha asked. "Yes, yes, say it, Annaya," Pooja added with excitement. "Why have you come now? You should be there only, right? Have you forgotten that you have a son and a wife?" Shraddha said in an emotional voice, silencing everyone as Akshay withdrew his hands.

He soon embraced her, apologizing as Shraddha continued to cry, and seeing them everyone also got emotional. Then, Raj approached his parents, and Akshay also enveloped him in a hug. Sensing the need for privacy, they all decided to leave, placing the cake on the coffee table as they exited.

Morning 

Author POV:

In the Rajput mansion, everyone is seated at the dining table, enjoying their breakfast, talking, and laughing. "Good morning, everyone," Annaya said, followed by Esha and Pooja. "Good morning, children," everyone replied as they took their seats. "Where are Bhai and Chachu?" Annaya inquired, noticing their absence. "They are in the study," Gayatri informed. "Oh," Annaya acknowledged. Just then, Akshara pointed out, "Look, they're all coming," as she saw Shraddha, Akshay, Raj, Naksh, and Gautam approaching.

"Come have breakfast," Akshara said, and they all took their seats. "Did you have the cake we left on the coffee table?" Esha asked. "Yes, it was meant for me only, right?" Shraddha replied sarcastically, prompting Ananya and Pooja to laugh. Soon after, they all engaged in conversation.