Chaotic Relations

Chapter 26

Hi guys, finally back after 6 long months. My exams ended today and I do hope to get a good percentage, good enough to make my parents happy. Now as promised, here is the new chapter.

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Ruhanika

I went to my room to look out for something suitable to wear. I swear, sometimes I feel that the most difficult task before going somewhere is to choose the appropriate clothing and then think about how exactly you will mingle with everyone there. I feel that this visit is very important to my family and I have to make sure that I am on my best behavior. Jai uncle is Papa's best friend, Avyaan is Manyu's best friend, in fact their family seems very close to mine. Not to mention the fact, that I might have tiny, tweeny crush on Arshit.

After exhausting myself and feeling that no cloth is suitable, I go and look for my Maa. Maybe she can help me with it. I go to my parents' room and knock on the door. I hear voices coming from inside. Maybe, she is talking to someone. I hear a "Come in" and enter the room only to find her talking to someone on a video call. I stop there unsure of myself.

I am new here and don't know how things work. Maybe, she is talking with someone and doesn't want me to interrupt. However, at that moment, I recall my the words of my father and brothers and stop my overthinking tendencies at once. Also, as far as I know my Maa, she isn't anything like Mrs. Senghal and she will encourage me to come out of my shell.

It is amazing and admirable how much my family has helped me in my personal growth. The have slowly re-established my faith in myself. I am truly very grateful to have them. It feels strange how long I have come from feeling like an outsider in my own family to having a very loving and caring family that are beside me in each and every step.

I come out of my thoughts, hearing Maa's voice. I look up to see her beckoning me towards her with a smile on her face. She says, "Come here Ruhi, sit beside me." I go over there to sit beside her and try peeking into her phone. Unable to contain myself, I ask, "Who are you talking to Maa?"

She smiles at me and shifts the phone towards my side. Looking in the phone, I see a very beautiful lady decked in formal wear, smiling at me. She says, "Hello Dear, you must be Ruhanika. I have heard a lot about you. But I must say, you are as beautiful and adorable as everyone had described you. I am Ira Shekhawat, twin sister of your Maa and your Masi. "

I smiled back at her and said, "Hi... Masi. Well, you see I didn't had anyone in the past to call Masi so I am a bit awkward right now, but promise, I will greet you very enthusiastically in the future. And you can call me Ruhi, I know Ruhanika is a bit long to pronounce. " I portrayed a clam portrait outside but inside I was freaking out. She was so beautiful and on the top of it, the way she carried herself was amazing. Charm was oozing out of her. She is my new idol!!

Maa intervened and said, "Well now that you are both introduced to each other, I will call you later Ira. We have to leave for lunch at the Rajput house. You remember Jai right?" I don't know whether I imagined it or not but I felt as if a solemn look appeared on her face. But she covered it pretty quickly. Years of concealing my emotions have taught me how to identify them well. I was curious about it but then decided to let it be.

Masi then said, "Yeah, how can I forget that monkey!" I got curious and decided to ask, "Do you guys know him from before?" Maa said, "Yeah, I, your father, Jai and Ira used to be friends since college." I exclaimed, "Whoa! I never knew this." Maa chuckled and said, "You never knew it Ruhi because we never told you. Anyways, leave all this aside. Ira I will talk to you later." She disconnected the call and then turned to me.

She said, "Now Ruhi beta, tell me what happened? It looked like you wanted to ask something from me." I suddenly remembered the reason I came here for and said, "Yeah, I forgot about it. Maa, actually I needed help to choose my outfit. I can't help but feel that no outfit is suitable for the occasion." She patted my head and said, "Yeah! Of course I will help you. I have always wanted a girl so that we both can help each other choose our outfits. These boys have great sense of style but they are so grown up that they never come to me for your help and seeing them your twin brother also chooses his clothes independently."

We then went to my rooms and finally I chose my outfit. I was a blur coloured indo-western cord set. It was beautiful and made my features appear better. Maa also chose a saree of the same blue colour to twin with me. We got ready together and I felt that for the first time in my life I had a mother that can help me in choosing my clothes and getting ready.

Maa then said, "Ruhi beta, I will go and get Abhi ready. Till then why don't you go and wait in the living room for everyone." I nodded my head and went downstairs to the living room.

In the living room, I found Arhaan and Armaan bhai already seated. I went and sat down beside them quietly and tried to peek into Arhaan Bhai's phone. He was messaging someone. Seeing his messages made me gasp out loud. "Arhaan bhai, you have a girlfriend and you never told me about her!" He looked taken aback for a moment and then relaxed. Armaan bhai burst out laughing at my statement.

I looked at both of them confused and pouted sadly, "Why are you guys laughing at me? First of all, he didn't tell me that he has a girlfriend and now you guys have the nerve to laugh at me. You know what I will got and tell Papa about and then he will scold you."

As soon as I got up Arhaan bhai held my hand and dragged me back, "Come on short stuff! Don't you know snitches get stiches. And she is not even my girlfriend." I frowned and said, "Haww bhai! Now, you are lying to me too. Your messages clearly looked like you were messaging your girlfriend." He let out an exasperated sigh. Armaan bhai shook his head and said, "Ruhi, she is not his girlfriend. They are just in a casual relationship which won't last more than a week."

I frowned but before I can ponder on his words I noticed everyone coming downstairs. All three of us stood up and Papa said, "Everyone is ready right? Maa and Baba are not coming because Jai's parents and also their friends are not present at his home at the moment. Let's leave." Divyank bhai said, "Come on Anika, let's leave. Rudra, who do you want to come with?"

Papa looked at him and said, "Divyank, Anika is coming with me and Meera." Divyank bhai looked like he wanted to argue but then decided against it. A father is always a father. Rudransh said, "I will also sit with Ruhanika." Papa nodded his head and all of us settled into our respective cars and took off. Let's see how will the visit turn out.

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