"तेरे प्यार की ये नयी सौगात है,
दिल की धड़कन में बसी एक प्यारी सी बात है।
मुस्कान तेरी अब बन गई है आदत मेरी,
तेरे बिना ये जिंदगी भी अब अधूरी सी लगती है।"
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Author Pov
Avyansh nodded his head and sat on his chair.
Avantika stood beside him and was about to serve him, but he stopped her. "I have my own hands. I can do it myself."
Avantika paused, her eyes moving toward everyone, looking at them.
As Avyansh started serving himself, Avantika stood beside him. Then Pakhi said, "Avantika beta, aap baith jaiye. Aap bhi nashta kar lijiye."
Avantika nodded, taking a seat next to Avyansh. The room filled with a warm, familial atmosphere as everyone began to eat, sharing light conversation and laughter.
"Wah, kya poha banaya hai!" Ajay said, relishing each bite.
"Ah, it's bhabhi ke hath ka poha, Dad," Dev chimed in, grinning widely.
"Aaj tak itna acha poha maine nahi khaya," Vijay added, savoring the flavors.
Pakhi looked at him and teased, "Acha, kuch din pehle toh keh rahe the ki best poha mai banate hun?"
"Wo- aap banate hain, lekin iss pohe ki baat hi kuch aur hai," Vijay said, smiling nervously.
Pakhi gave him a playful glare, and Avantika couldn't help but smile.
The warmth and camaraderie in the room were unlike anything she had experienced in her own home. For the first time, she felt truly embraced by the love and acceptance of her new family.
As Avantika watched Avyansh serving her poha, she whispered, "I can do it," placing her hand lightly, but not touching his.
Avyansh glanced at her, his eyes reflecting understanding, and continued serving her.
After everyone had finished breakfast, Dev leaned back in his chair with a mischievous grin. He glanced at Avyansh, who was quietly sipping his coffee.
"Avyansh bhaiya, aapko toh kuch kehna chahiye, right? Bhabhi ne itna acha nashta banaya aur aapne ab tak koi tareef nahi ki!" Dev teased, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
Avyansh looked up, slightly taken aback by Dev's sudden comment. "It is good," he said simply, looking at Avantika briefly before returning his gaze to his coffee.
Devika rolled his eyes dramatically. "Bhaiya, 'good' se thoda zyada hona chahiye tha. Bhabhi ne itni mehnat ki hai!"
Their dadi, Maanyata, who was sitting nearby, joined in the banter. "Haan haan, Beta, Aapko toh khud banana aata hai na? Jab tum chhote the, hum sabko yaad hai kaise kitchen ko war zone bana diya tha!" she laughed.
Avyansh sighed, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Fine, fine. , breakfast was really good. Thank you."
Avantika, who had been listening quietly, nodded."
"See, that wasn't so hard," Dev said, grinning widely. "Dadi, don't you think Bhaiya should learn a thing or two about giving compliments?"
Maanyata chuckled. "Bilkul. Avyansh ko thoda aur seekhna padega."
