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### Scene: Ambika's House

Ambika, with the cake in her hand and a smile on her face, walked towards her house, happy at the thought that Yuv would be delighted to see the cake. She entered her house and, with a cheerful voice, called out to Yuv. Yuv, who was reading a book, suddenly became excited upon hearing her arrival. He stood up and walked towards her, but still didn't show how happy he was to see her, acting timid and scared to be a burden on her.

Seeing him so timid, her heart filled with even more adoration for him. She called him in a soft tone, asking him to come closer. As he approached, she embraced him and softly said, "I have brought a cake for you. Would you like to eat it together?" With a sweet smile on her face, Yuv, now comfortable in her embrace, nodded. She took him in her arms, carried him to the table, and placed him on the chair. She served him the cake, and they ate it together. He started to open up more to her. After they had dinner and a lot of conversation, they went to bed.

### Few Days Later: Sunday Morning

"Wake up, Yuv," said Ambika while cooking breakfast."Hmmm, yes," replied Yuv, half-awake. He got off the bed with bed hair, rubbing his eyes, and went to Ambika.

"Why did you wake up so early?" asked Yuv.

"Don't tell me you forgot about today's picnic. Go wash up," continued Ambika.

Yuv did as she said. He got ready and wore the clothes she bought for him. In Ambika's company, Yuv had become more cheerful. He came to Ambika to show that he was ready. Ambika, overloaded with his cuteness, kissed him and complimented, "You look lovely, darling." Ambika finished packing the lunch box, and they left for their destination.

It was a picnic at the park with Yuv, Ambika, and Ambika's friend, Meera, a school friend she wanted Yuv to meet.

"Ahhh, nice weather. Let's take a seat here. Meera, can you place the mat under the tree over here?" said Ambika, pointing towards the tree. "And Yuv, can you please help Meera?" continued Ambika.

"Aye aye, captain," said Meera. They did as they were told.

"Aunty, can we eat now? I'm really hungry," said Yuv.

Ambika, controlling herself not to be overwhelmed by Yuv's dazzling cuteness, said, "Yes, darling, let's eat now." They looked like a happy little family together.

"Oh, I think we're out of drinks. I'll bring something. What would you like, Meera and Yuv?" asked Ambika.

"I'll have orange juice," replied Yuv."And I'll have an iced Americano," said Meera, playing with soap bubbles with Yuv and enjoying their time together.

Seeing them together brought Ambika a sense of peace and happiness. She went to the cafe, looking down in her purse for her wallet. Entering the cafe, she collided with someone. She started apologizing and looked up. The other person said, "My, my, what a lovely coincidence. Is this my wife?" She found him creepy but suddenly remembered he was the person she bought the cake with that day. Embarrassed, she apologized for both incidents and tried to walk away.Kul, finding the situation too amusing to let her go this time, walked toward her, asking various questions. "So, wifey, where have you been all this time?" he asked, making a pretentious pouty face.

Ambika stood in front of the counter, waiting for her order, giving Kul an awkward laugh, not answering any of his questions. He kept asking her questions. She took her order and started walking. He still followed her. She said, "I'm sorry, sir, but I need to leave now," with an awkward smile.Kul replied, "At least let me know my Wifey's name," giving a cheerful laugh.Feeling a little flustered, she replied, "It's Ambika Rana," waving at him.He waved back, and they departed. Ambika returned to Yuv and Meera, seeing them both sleeping on the mat under the shade. Finding the scene really cute, she took a snap and joined them in their nap.