The Rajputs - Journey (Ongoing)

Chapter 24- Rihaan's Past

"Aur jaha tak mujhe yaad hai baby boo most of his teenage years uk me hi raha hai tuh cultural difference tuh hoga hi thoda " Niti said.

"Phi.." Aunty was about to speak again when Manik interrupted her.

"Yaar aaplog tuh kittu hi interview lene lage,vo thodi kar raha hai Aakshat bhai se shadi. Meethi di ka lo n interview unhe karni hai , uski kundali ka kya karoge aap ?" Manik said smiling. He said his points and they were clear.

After that none of them spoke for a few minutes. Abhimanyu smiled at the scene, for sure Manik doesn't speak a lot but when he does he makes sure he has the last words.

Abhimanyu was both shocked and amused to know about Rihaan, well of course there is a lot more he needs to know that hidden and it will for sure take time. He was fine if Rihaan was bisexual.. what has it to do with him anyway? It's Kittu's body so the choice must be his only. But now he was wondering if Aarav knows this too because it was sure that Manik knew..well the chances of Aarav knowing this is kinda high, they talked on video calls regularly over the years.

He was in his thoughts when he heard Rihaan speak again," Niti di ..chalo mai aapko kuch dikhta hu.."

"Dinner karle vo baccha phir le jana " Akshara says.

" Ha thik hai .. jaldi karo nnn phir " Kittu says.

" Kittu vo Baaghi nhi ja rahi hai.. aaram se khane do unko " Abhimanyu says smiling.

Manik who was eating quietly noticed that Akshara had finished her food. He stood up leaving his plate and left for the kitchen.

Abhimanyu and others looked at him confused.

Within a minute Manik returned back with a bowl and placed it in front of Akshara. She looked at Manik confused and then her eyes landed on the bowl filled with kheer ' her favourite'.

"Sorry bhabhi aapki list me sweets the lekin mai lana bhul gaya... Jab ghar aya tab realised hua " Manik said looking at her with guilt. With a little research he did. He found out that eating sweets or dark chocolate might help the cramps and as idiotic he is , he forgot to bring those.

"Aaj ke liye isse kaam chala lo mai kal la dunga " Manik said.

Aww... Her heart just melted! She was feeling so loved and cared for right now. Manik, that sweet boy, made her favorite kheer just because he knew she wasn't feeling well during her periods. The thought of him going out of his way to make her feel better is just so touching.

The first spoonful of that creamy, sweet kheer was like a warm hug for her soul. It's not just about the taste; it's about the love and care that went into making it. Manik may not have said much, but this small gesture speaks volumes about his kindness and thoughtfulness.

At this moment, she feels grateful for this sweet family of mine, who make her feel seen and loved even on her toughest days.

A single tear slipped from her eyes and that was enough to make her panic.

" Sorry bhabhi agli baar se nhi bhulunga...I know important tha kya karu mai thoda dimag ka hila hua hu n.. aap tuh jante.." Manik continued saying sorry trying her best to stop her from crying.

Akshara who was crying chuckled hearing him panic , she stood up and hugged him tightly.

Manik who was panicking got shocked with a sudden hug.

"Thanks a lot baccha.. itna karne ke liye. I am truly blessed with a dever like you." Akshara says.

"Dever? Mujhe laga mai aapka baccha hu ?"Manik asked still hugging her.