It was the night before Christmas, and the Dhoni house was full of holiday cheer. The tree sparkled with golden lights and shiny decorations, while Ziva ran around excitedly in her red dress. She had spent the whole day talking about Santa Claus.
"Mumma" she asked, her eyes wide with curiosity, "Do you think Santa will come to our house this year? Like a real Santa?"
Sakshi knelt beside her and smiled gently. "Ziva, Santa isn't real, sweetie. It's just a story."
Ziva's face fell slightly. "But I've been so good this year. Doesn't Santa visit good kids?"
Everyone in the room tried to explain to her, but Ziva refused to believe. Mahi, sitting quietly on the couch, watched the conversation. He didn't say much, but his mind was working on something.
That night, after Ziva went to bed, Mahi turned to Sakshi with a small smile. "I have an idea" he said.
The next day was Christmas, and the Dhoni home was full of people. Friends and Family had gathered for a party. The house was decorated with fairy lights, and the smell of cookies and cakes filled the air.
Ziva looked adorable in a red Christmas dress with "Ziva" written on her top. She enjoyed with all the people but kept looking around. "Where's papa?" she whispered to her mother.
"Maybe to call Santa" Sakshi said with a knowing smile.
Suddenly, the sound of bells jingling echoed through the room. Everyone turned toward the door, and Ziva froze.
The door opened, and in walked a big, jolly figure in a red suit with a long white beard. He carried a sack full of gifts and laughed loudly, "Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!"
"Santa!" Ziva screamed with excitement. She ran to him, her little face glowing with joy.
Santa walked into the room, singing, "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!" He handed out small gifts to the guests, patted their heads, and laughed his deep, cheerful laugh.
When it was Ziva's turn, she looked up at him with sparkling eyes. "Santa, is that really you?"
Santa bent down and hugged her. "Of course, Ziva! Who else would it be?"
Ziva squinted at him, tilting her head. She reached out and pulled the white beard gently. It slipped off, and everyone gasped before laughing.
"Papa!" Ziva exclaimed, clapping her hands. "I knew it was you! You can't trick me!"
Mahi took off the Santa hat and laughed. "How did you know?"
"Your eyes! And your laugh! You're the best Santa ever!" Ziva giggled, hugging him tightly.
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The whole room cheered, and Sakshi wiped away a happy tear. She walked over and said, "Mahi, you really went all out for her."
Mahi smiled and kissed Ziva's head. "Anything to see her smile."
