The sun was dipping below the horizon as the Kapoor family gathered at the farmhouse, the air filled with excitement and a hint of mischief. Aarohi was in her element, organizing decorations, her mind racing with plans for Arjun's surprise birthday party the next day. The farmhouse, with its rustic charm and sprawling lawn, was the perfect backdrop for their celebration.
"Okay, everyone!" Aarohi clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention. "Let's make this the best birthday party ever! I want balloons over there, streamers hanging from those trees, and lots of lights to make it look magical!"
Amrik, stood with a handful of colorful balloons, a mischievous grin on his face. "Bhabhi, do you think we'll need a birthday cake the size of a car?" he teased, his eyes sparkling with humor.
"Only if you want to be the one eating it all by yourself!" Aarohi shot back with a laugh. "But I think a normal-sized cake will do just fine. We don't want to give Arjun any heart palpitations before the party starts!"
Amrik chuckled, "Well, I'll take the leftovers, thank you very much! You know how I love my sweets."
Jhanvi, joined in, placing her hands on her hips playfully. "Don't you dare eat all the cake, Amrik! We need enough for everyone, especially the birthday boy!"
"Who, me?" Amrik feigned innocence, his hand on his chest as if he were deeply offended. "I would never! I'm just a humble cake admirer."
"Right, and I'm the queen of England!" Aarohi replied, rolling her eyes dramatically. The playful banter made the atmosphere light, filling the farmhouse with laughter and joy as everyone joined in the fun.
"Okay, team!" Aarohi announced, bringing everyone's focus back. "Let's divide the tasks. Mom, you handle the food. Amrik, you're on lights. And I'll manage the decorations. If we work together, we can finish this in no time!"
Just then, shakthi walked in, holding a bag of confetti. "Did someone say decorations? Because I've got a surprise!" He tossed the confetti in the air, and it fluttered down like colorful snowflakes. Everyone erupted in laughter, the chaos of confetti making the moment even more delightful.
"Dad! You're going to make a mess!" Aarohi exclaimed, giggling as she attempted to catch the falling confetti.
"Mess? This is called ambiance!" shakti replied with a wink, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A little chaos makes every party memorable!"
As they worked, Aarohi's mind occasionally drifted to Arjun. She couldn't wait for him to see everything they had planned. The excitement in her chest bubbled over, and she couldn't help but grin as she envisioned his surprised expression.
Meanwhile, at the office, Arjun was lost in thought, flipping through files with distracted enthusiasm. Suddenly, a realization struck him: tomorrow was his birthday! A wide grin broke across his face as he remembered all the birthdays from previous years.
"Tomorrow is my birthday!" he whispered to himself, a childlike excitement filling his heart. He couldn't wait to see what Aarohi had planned for him. After all, every birthday came with its own set of expectations-and gifts.
Arjun quickly pulled out his phone, eager to call Aarohi. He wanted to get a hint about her surprise without giving away his excitement. He dialed her number, his fingers tapping impatiently against the desk.
"Hey, Aaru!" he said cheerfully when she answered, "What's special about tomorrow?"
Aarohi, busy with her decorations, raised an eyebrow, sensing his playful intention. "I don't know, Arjun. It's just another ordinary day," she replied innocently, stifling a laugh.
