Love's Renewal

Chapter 36

The excitement was palpable as the two couples scrambled to pack their bags. In one room, Shivani and Santu were busy sorting out their clothes, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

"Sunscreen mat bhulna apna, Shivani!" Santu reminded her, as she tossed a t-shirt into her backpack.

Shivani smiled, her eyes sparkling with love,

"Theek hai meri maaa"

In another room, Haseena and Karishma, were packing in perfect sync, their movements fluid and practiced.

"Karishma apne mere sunglasses dekha?"

Haseena asked, her voice muffled by the closet. Karishma smiled, her eyes shining with adoration,
"Yeah, I packed them in my bag, haseena"

Meanwhile,Noor, was busily packing her famous homemade snacks into a large container, her hands moving with a flourish.

"Haseena, beta, don't forget your medicine" she called out to her daughter, a hint of a smile on her face.

In another part of the house, Pushpa came to karishma's,was helping her pack her bag.

"Karishma, don't forget haseena's medication, she's thick head she'll leave them back" she reminded her, her voice filled with concern.

Karishma chuckled, "I won't, amma" She glanced at Haseena, who was packing her own bag, and smiled, her heart full of love.

Shivani was busily stuffing her bag with clothes, her movements haphazard and careless. Santu watched with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"Shivaniiii, pack them properly...for god's sake," Santu said, her voice laced with sarcasm.

"You're not going to wear them all at once, you know."

Shivani looked up, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
"It's okay, Santu, we're gonna unpack them once we reach the destination, so it's okay," she said, her mouth full of chocolate.

Santu's expression turned stern, her eyes narrowing into a death glare.
"Pack them properly, NOW," she commanded, her voice firm but playful.

Shivani giggled, her eyes shining with amusement. "Okay, okay, love" she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'll pack them so neatly, you'll be proud of me."

As Shivani continued to pack, Santu watched with a smile, her eyes filled with love and adoration.

"I'm always proud of you, my love," she said, her voice soft and gentle.

As the two couples finished packing, they converged in the living room, their bags and luggage strewn about.
"Are you guys ready??" Karishma asked

Both shivani and santu nodded

"Let's get going!!!!"karishma said

Just then, Noor emerged from her room, her luggage in hand, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Ohhoo !! You are back with each other, you guys already forgot about your poor mothers???" she said, her eyes twinkling with amusement.

Pushpa followed close behind, a warm smile on her face.
"Ah, Noor, you're always so dramatic!" she said, her voice laced with affection.

Haseena rolled her eyes good-naturedly.

"Ammi, we are waiting for you only,"
she said, her voice filled with reassurance.
"We wouldn't dare leave without you!"

Noor raised an eyebrow, her expression playful. "Is it?" she said, her voice dripping with skepticism. "Or are you just saying that to placate your old mother?"