It was late at night in the Kapoor house, and Ishika was running after Meethi, trying to catch her.
"Meethi, kya kar rahi hai? Jaldi se aake doodh peele, fir school bhi toh jaana hai kal," she called out, her voice a mix of exasperation and amusement.
"Pehle pakdo!" Meethi retorted playfully, sticking out her tongue before darting away. Ishika tried to catch her, but she couldn't manage with the glass of milk in her hand. Frustrated, she placed the glass on the side table and then resumed her chase.
Meethi giggled as she ducked behind a pillar and then beneath a table, evading Ishika's every move. The little girl was determined not to get caught by her elder sister.
"Meethi ki bachhi, kitna dauda rahi hai mujhe," Ishika muttered, feeling tired. It had been ten minutes of non-stop running, and she was starting to feel the strain.
"Meethi, dekh, tu doodh piyegi na, toh main tujhe dher saare chocolates dungi, haan?" Ishika tried to tempt her, hoping the promise of sweets would do the trick.
Meethi placed her hands on her waist, a look of determination on her face. "Didu, main kitne saal ki hun?"
"8," Ishika replied, puzzled by the sudden question.
"Toh main aapke chocolate ke laalach mein nahi aaungi. Main ab badi ho gai hun," Meethi replied smartly, teasing her sister. She stuck out her tongue again and gave a thumbs down, clearly enjoying the game.
Ishika couldn't help but smile at Meethi's antics, despite her exhaustion. "Theek hai, Meethi. Ab tu badi ho gai hai. Par doodh toh phir bhi peena padega."
Realizing the chase wouldn't end easily, Ishika took a deep breath and prepared for another round of running, determined to catch her mischievous sister and ensure she drank her milk.
Meanwhile, they heard some footsteps approaching, and Ishika immediately recognized the familiar sound of their father's steps.
"Tu aise nahi maan rahi na, ruk, aane de Bauji ko, unse shikayat kar dungi, samjhi?" Ishika warned her younger sister.
"Karo, karo, dekhte hain Bauji kya bolenge," Meethi replied defiantly.
Just then, their father appeared. "O bhayi, kya ho raha hai bachchon?" he asked, his voice warm but curious.
"Dekhiye na, Bauji, kab se ye Meethi ki bachhi mujhe tang kar rahi hai, doodh hi nahi pee rahi," Ishika complained, pointing at Meethi who was giggling behind the pillar.
"Oho bhayi, ye tum dono ki roz ki nok-jhonk," he chuckled. "O main nahi aata tum dono ke beech, chalo ji, Satnam Waheguru," he said, joining his hands in mock surrender before heading up to his room.
"Dekha!" Meethi teased Ishika again, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
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Bridging Hearts
RomanceIn "Bridging Hearts," Naman and Ishika meet by chance, forming a bond that blossoms into love. Their siblings, Kabir and Nitya, who constantly bicker at school, find themselves entangled in this journey. When Naman's father disapproves of their rela...