Tujhko Jo Paaya.

Chapter 16: Its Abu Dabi Baby!

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In the cozy, morning light, the Chaudhury mansion was buzzing with the warmth of family, each room holding a small story waiting to unfold as everyone prepared for the Abu Dhabi trip.

In the living room, Nani, Sarita Devi, sat with a steaming cup of tea, her brows slightly furrowed in thought. She sighed as she glanced at Heer Chaudhury, Ahan's mother, who was busy directing the house help to bring down the last of the luggage.

"Ajeeb hai, Heer,"(Its so strange,Heer?!) Nani sighed, shaking her head with a wistful smile. "Instead of taking my Samira beti on a honeymoon, they're going on a family vacation. Aur kuch nahin toh Ahan ko uske saath akela kuch waqt toh bitaane dena chahiye tha (If nothing else, Ahan should at least spend some time alone with her)."

Heer smiled, knowingly. "Bas Mummy, Ahan apne dad par gaya hai. Bahut hi ziddi aur samajhdar banta hai, lekin dil ka naram hai (He takes after his father - stubborn and thinks he's wise, but he has a soft heart)."

Ahan's Chachi, entered just in time to catch the conversation. "This is a serious problem!" She gave Nani a small smile. "Ahan Should really open up now, its good to see he's atleast participating in family vacation and stuff, but what about his personal life, instead of spending quality time with his wife all he's doing is sulking aunty ji, Diddy we must really do something now im really worried for him! Kya hua hamare Punjab da sher ko? ( What happened to our Punjabi lion?)"

Rudra, who had been listening from the hallway, smirked and walked in. "Aap sab bas mujhe dekhiye (You all just watch me). Mom Nani and Badi maa, dont worry I'll make sure Ahan Bhai and Samira Bhabhi end up in love by the end this trip."

Nani chuckled, her eyes twinkling at Rudra's enthusiasm. "Tu toh mere pehelwan da puttar hai (You're truly my warrior's son), Rudra. Just make sure you're subtle, beta."

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As the family gathered in the foyer, bustling and joking, Niki nudged Rudra, who was piling luggage onto the trolley with exaggerated enthusiasm.

"Niki, tu yahan kya khaas kaam kar rahi hai moti? Chal, tu bhi haath laga (What are you doing standing here fatty? Come on, lend a hand)!" Rudra teased, handing her the lightest bag.

She rolled her eyes dramatically, slapping Rudra's forehead "You can be fatty I'm not, and not you dare fat shame me, Inta pe viral kardungi tuja kutta,aur bas yeh karna baki tha (I will viral you on insta, and this was all that was left for me to do)," she muttered, mock-whining.

Omkar and Shankar, Ahan's father, stepped out to check on the cars. "Sab ka luggage check kar lo," Omkar called, and Ahan silently lifted each bag to place them in the car, his face calm but his eyes holding a quiet storm.

Samira, standing beside Heer, caught the pain in Ahan's gaze. She exchanged a glance with Heer, who simply nodded knowingly, sensing the inner turmoil in her son.

As everyone finally gathered by the cars, Nani cleared her throat, looking at her entire family assembled and ready. "My family is ready to go to Abu Dhabi baby" she said with a proud smile.
"Ohh hoo Nani, you are Rockstar!" Rudra spoke encircle anbarm around Nani's neck.
With everyone's laughter filling the air, the family finally piled into the cars, their minds set on adventure and-unknown to some-the hope of uniting two young hearts amidst their lively chaos.

After a spirited drive to the airport and a lively flight filled with family banter, the Chaudhury family finally arrived in Abu Dhabi. The warm sun and golden desert sands greeted them as they stepped out of the airport. With everyone's excitement reaching a peak, they made their way to the elegant Emerald Hotel, their home for the next few days.

As they entered the lavish lobby of the Emerald, Nani took a deep breath and looked around with a pleased expression. "Wah, bilkul shehzadon ka mahal lagta hai (Wow, this looks like a palace fit for royalty)!" she exclaimed, her eyes gleaming as she clutched Rudra's arm for support.

Ahan handled the check-in at the front desk while the rest of the family admired the hotel's beauty. Crystal chandeliers sparkled above them, and the elegant, plush furniture felt straight out of a fairytale.

Niki gasped, "This is even more beautiful than it looked on Instagram!" She pulled out her phone, snapping pictures and making Rudra roll his eyes.

Heer smiled at her Niki's excitement, giving her a playful nudge. "Niki...Niki, let's settle in first, then take all the pictures you want."

Finally, Ahan returned with the room keys. He handed them out, assigning everyone to their respective rooms. When he got to Samira, he gave her a quick glance, then handed over a keycard without a word.

The family made their way up to their rooms, each one more luxurious than the next. Nani's room had a view of the sea, and she squealed in delight as she peeked out the window.
They regrouped in the lounge area, before enteringbtheir room. Omkar clapped his hands. "Chalo ji, ab humare vacation ki shuruaat karein (Alright, let's kick off our vacation)! Lets unpack, freshenup and then we can go for some sightseeing!" he said with a big smile. And all agreed to it.

Ahan and Samira, however, felt the strain of their silence more than ever in this new place. Despite the vibrant energy around them, their eyes held unreadable expressions, both unwilling to breach the distance that had only widened.

Rudra, however, was not one to leave things to fate. With his usual mischievous grin, he pulled Samira aside and whispered, "Bhabhi, ab toh bas dekhte jao. Abu Dhabi ka safar yaadgaar banne wala hai (Bhabhi, just watch. This Abu Dhabi trip is going to be unforgettable)." He winked, as if already concocting a master plan.

And with that, their first day in Abu Dhabi began, with the city holding promises of a vacation filled with hidden intentions, laughter, and perhaps the beginnings of something unexpected for Ahan and Samira.

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