𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢

"Bonus chapter 2"

"Mohabbat aur ishq ke lamhon ka tha ye asar,
Hua ehsaas aakhon me chupi narmi ka,
Kahani toh chuu gayi laakhon dilon ko,
Par khatam hua safar ab Mafia King's innocent biwi ka"

-Vaidehi
(Fictionflare_)

It was around 2 AM, the house silent except for the soft ticking of the clock and the faint sound of crickets outside. In the living room, Ruhanika sat comfortably on the couch, her lap serving as a warm pillow for Ruhaansh, who was fast asleep, his tiny chest rising and falling in a peaceful rhythm. Her gentle hand moved up and down his chest, patting him soothingly even in his sleep, as though her touch alone could protect him from every nightmare.

Beside her, little Rudravika sat with the most dramatic pout on her lips, her tiny arms crossed tightly against her chest. Her big doe eyes, still glistening with the stubbornness of a child, darted towards her mother every now and then as if demanding attention without saying a word. Ruhanika looked at her daughter and smiled lovingly, shaking her head at her princess’s adorable antics. She leaned a little closer and softly caressed Rudravika’s head, brushing her fingers through her silky hair.

Ruhanika: "Viku, beta so jaiye na aap, aapke papa aa jayenge toh hum aapko utha denge"
(Viku, sweetheart, go to sleep now. When your papa comes, I’ll wake you up.)

Rudravika: "Mumma, papa kab aayenge, hume kitchen set khelna tha unke sath, hum kab se inte...in..intejaal kar rahe hai"
(Mumma, when will papa come? We had to play kitchen set with him. We’ve been wai… wai… waiting for so long.)

Ruhanika chuckled warmly at her daughter’s adorable mispronunciation of words, finding her cuteness irresistible. But little Rudravika pouted in anger, folding her tiny arms as if demanding to be taken seriously.

Rudravika: "Mumma aap has rahi hai, hum aapse thole shee nalaj hai"
(Mumma, you’re laughing. I’m a little upset with you.)

Ruhanika’s face lit up with a gentle smile as she scooped little Rudravika into her arms. She pressed a soft kiss on her daughter’s head, filling the moment with warmth. Rudravika beamed happily and wrapped her tiny arms around her mother in a tight hug. In return, Ruhanika lovingly patted her back, rocking her gently in a comforting embrace.

Ruhanika: "So jaiye bachcha, Mumma aapko utha dengi papa aayenge toh"
(Go to sleep, baby. Mumma will wake you up when papa comes.)

Rudravika: "Mumma pomish??"
(Mumma, promise??)

In a half-sleepy voice, Rudravika mumbled her question, her eyes barely open. Ruhanika smiled tenderly and gently patted her back, soothing her little one with all the love in her heart.

Ruhanika: "Promise bachcha"
(Promise, baby.)

Rudravika snuggled closer and hugged Ruhanika tightly, her eyelids growing heavier as she slowly drifted toward sleep. Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps made her stir, her little ears perking up in curiosity.

Ruhanika: "Akshh"

Ruhanika looked up and saw Rudraksh entering quietly with the help of the spare keys. A gentle smile curved her lips, and Rudraksh, catching her gaze, returned the smile warmly, their eyes speaking volumes in the silence of the moment.

Rudraksh: "Betu, aap ab tak jagi kyu hai?? Maine kaha tha na mujhe late ho jayega, weather ki vajah se jet late fly hua"
(Betu, why are you still awake? I told you I’d be late. The flight got delayed because of the weather.)

Ruhanika: "Areh hum toh sone hi ja...."
(I was just about to sleep…)

Rudravika: "Papa papaaaa"