Half-Sister

Chapter 9

Next morning...

Anirudh and Saurav were in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Shalini, Harsha and Vidyut were in the living area. The atmosphere of the home feels down. Everyone was physically present in the home, but mentally, they were lost in thoughts.

Thoughts of Harsha, Shalini and Vidyut broke. When Khushi came crawling and stood up beside Harsha, holding her dress near her legs. A smile played on Harsha's lips, looking at Khushi trying things on her own.

Once Khushi stood up properly. She angrily held Vidyut's hair in her small fists, pulling it. Vidyut, who was lying on the sofa with his head in Harsha's lap. He hissed as he felt a sudden pain.

Harsha (trying to free Vidyut's hair): Khushi Choro. No bad manners. (Khushi leave him)

Somehow, Harsha successfully freed him from Khushi's clutches.

Vidyut (narrowing his eyes at Khushi): Uthte hi ladna shuru. (You just woke up and started to fight)

Khushi (glaring at him, holding Harsha's hand): My mumma.

Vidyut (with a mischievous smile): But she is my bhabhi first.

He side hugs Harsha.

Shalini: Vidu... Don't trouble her.

Just then, Anirudh and Saurav came out of the kitchen.

Vidyut: Dadi... She is troubling me. I was silently lying on Bhabhi's lap.

Anirudh came towards Khushi, taking her in his arms.

Vidyut: Ek number ki jal kukdi hai, bilkul baap par gayi hai. (She is jealous. Just like her father)

Anirudh (raising his eyebrow): What do you mean by?

Vidyut: Bhabhi told me you were jealous of her when you were kids. You used to fight with her about why she was talking with our mom. See, see... she is doing the same. Piddi si ho kar aese lad rahi hai (being a kid, she is fighting)

Anirudh (glaring at Harsha): What-

Vidyut (pointing at Khushi): You... Miss Piddi (little one). She is my Bhabhi first. I have known her and have loved her since 19yrs, and you are not even 19 months now. So, she is mine, Choti Maa, first, Got it?

He narrowed his eyes on her. She bit his finger. Looking at them, Saurav couldn't control his laughter, Anirudh joined Saurav, looking at Vidyut scowling. Khushi freed Vidyut's finger in a matter of a few seconds.

Anirudh (kissing Khushi's cheek): We don't care how long you have loved Harsha, but Harsha is mine and Khushi's first.

Khushi (pecking Anirudh's cheek): Papa...

Harsha (glaring at Anirudh): See what you three monkeys have taught her.

Saurav (calmly): Bhabhi... choti si bachi hai. Choro na please (She is a small child. Please let it be)

These are everyday scenes for Rajputs. The morning starts with sibling fights and bantering. The boys handle the kitchen, and Vidyut, being the youngest one, demands different items for breakfast. Anirudh and Saurav scolded him but at last, completed his demands. A happy family scene.

Harsha glared at him, trying to imitate. Just then, Harsha's eyes fell on Ruhi, who was standing at the door of the room, looking at everyone.

Harsha (calmly): Ruhi come here. When did you wake up baby?

Listening to Ruhi's name, the smile and joy of the brothers left the room. Khushi saw Ruhi and giggled.

Ruhi (looking at everyone): Baby uthi to main usko bahar le aayi.