#1. Sunday Serenade

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Life is all about the emotions you feel, the challenges you face, and the bonds you share with the people around you. They say, if you want to retain relationships, it requires effort from both sides. A relationship works when people are actively involved and committed to each other. Of course, such a relationship is often found in marriage or between people who are in love. However, it is not limited to couples; it prevails in every other relationship you see around yourself. It could be your affection and respect towards your parents, or your love towards your younger siblings, friends, or even colleagues. It's about how you connect and resonate with other people.

It is said that love is selfless. Well, that is true, but not everyone is selfless in this world. Such people, who give themselves completely to their relationships, families, and more, are rare. However, families are reducing in size; people love their privacy and don't like to spend time with their families. But hey, exceptions do exist. They might not show it much, but they care for each other, and this is what keeps them bound together.

Such is the Singhania Family-known for their love, unity, and diverse thoughts. They might not always agree on everything, but they always support each other. Knowing that they back each other, they all walk with their chests outstretched and their heads held high.

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It's a beautiful and silent day in the Singhania Household. It's Sunday, a relaxing day in the house. However, there's someone who's up early and is getting ready. He's in the kitchen, brewing his morning drink, when a soft, yet concerned voice falls on his ears.

"Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho? Jao, tum taiyar ho jao, main tumhara shake bana ke laati hoon, aur kuch naashte ke liye bhi bana deti hoon."

"Bhabhi!! Aap...aap itni jaldi kyun uth gayi? Aap jaiye, so jaiye, main manage kar lunga."

"Viren! Maine kaha na jaa kar taiyar ho jao. Mujhse behes mat karo. Fir der ho jayegi toh kahoge Sir ne danta." The lady mimics him.

"Uh! Aapko kaise pata ki main jaag gaya hoon? Aur ye bhi ki mujhe jana hai? Maine toh kisi ko bataya nahi," the guy, Viren, asks

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"Uh! Aapko kaise pata ki main jaag gaya hoon? Aur ye bhi ki mujhe jana hai? Maine toh kisi ko bataya nahi," the guy, Viren, asks.

"Mujhe nahi pata hoga toh kisey pata hoga, Viren? Tumhare bhaiya toh aaram se so rahe hain, unhe kaise pata chalega? Khair, maine tumhari baatein sun li thi. Vihaan jaag gaya tha toh usey sula rahi thi, tabhi suna. Khair, enough of your questions, get ready. Main tumhare liye nashta bana deti hoon."

Viren shakes his head. This lady is his sister-in-law, more likely, a mother figure to him. He's the youngest of three brothers and shares a beautiful bond with her. He watches her work quickly and efficiently. She churns the shake and puts two eggs to boil. He comes out of his trance as she calls his name and asks him to get ready for the day.

Viren is the third born of three brothers, and he's a CID officer by profession. Ever since childhood, he's been the pampered child, and his elder brothers are like the shields that protect him. Now, there's an addition to the list, his sister-in-law.

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