The next morning was full of chaos. Ania had school since it was Monday. The ladies were in the kitchen except for Dadi and Priya. Aditya and Raghav were in the living room watching the news, while Aarav was in his room and Avi and Rahul were getting ready.
As Rahul descended the stairs
"Rahul, Anu nahi uthi, go wake her up." Aditya called out and he nodded and went to check on her.
He knocked on the door twice, and on receiving no answer, he slowly entered and smiled.
Ania was sitting on the bed asleep, with Naira sleeping next to her. He didn't knew Naira was sleeping with Ania.
He slowly came towards Ania, caressed her hair, and gently shook her.
"Anu, get up," he said softly.
She opened her eyes
"Go get ready, school ke liye late ho jao gi." He ruffled her hair.
"Bethe bethe so gayi," he said, and she gave him a sheepish smile.
"Mama aain theen uthane" she said sheepishly
"Chalo, jaldi se get ready," he said and Naira woke up
"Good morning bhaiya" she sat, yawning.
He smiled and patted her head.
"Good morning, beta. Ap kyun uth gayi jaldi? Apka toh school bhi nahi hai," he asked softly.
"Raat ko jaldi soyi thi na," she replied, and he hummed.
"Chalo phir, dono freshen up ho ke aajao neeche," he said, getting up from the bed.
"Bhaiya," Ania called out, and he raised his brows, questioning.
"Sar main dard ho raha hai," she said, and he frowned.
"Phone dekha dair tak, Anu?" he asked firmly, and she shook her head.
"Nahi, nahi, phone nahi dekha, pata nahi aise hi ho raha hai," she replied.
"Acha, aao pehle breakfast karo phir dekhte hain," he replied and left as she nodded.
"Avi?" Aditya called out as he came to the living room.
"Ji, bhaiya," Avi replied.
"Baba keh rahe hain you'll be the one presenting tomorrow's meeting," Aditya said, and Avi's eyes widened.
"Main kyun, Baba?" he whined.
"Avi, not again aise bhagte nahi hain presentations se. Shuru main theek hai sab nervous hote hain , Ek na ek din you'll be the one managing everything yourself. Confidence gain karo. Ghabrana kis baat ka? Sab hain na tumhare saath. Tumne pichli wali main bhi yeh hi kiya tha. I don't want any excuses this time," Raghav said, the last part firmly, and Avi nodded.
"Bade Baba, yeh toh hamesha se he aisa hai," Aarav entered.
"Tu apni bakwas apne tak rakh," Avi snapped.
"Avi," Raghav pressed firmly, and Avi turned and rolled his eyes, not wanting his father to see him roll his eyes as he was not in the mood to get a lecture.
"Raghav," Dadi said.
"Ji, Maa," he replied.
"Main keh rahi thi ke tum log apne ghar shift kyun nahi ho jate?" she asked, and Ania froze on the stairs as she heard her.
Meanwhile, Naira went to Aditya and hugged him, and he hugged her back.
"Uski kya zaroorat hai, Maa?" he asked, frowning.
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Nearest & Dearest
RomanceIt's a family story , a desi family story . A 28 years old boy , Rahul taking the care of his younger siblings , a younger sister and a younger brother while managing his business after the death of his father . A family saga with lots of drama .
