Tables will Turn

Part 1

This story would be written in Ananya's point of view.

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"Lalitha, please arrange all these dishes on the dining table. They might be here at any moment", instructing my maid I went into my room to freshen up.

After around 30 minutes, as I was drying my hair, my doorbell rang hearing which I was pretty sure as of who arrived because all my brothers have a unique way of doing things starting from ringing the doorbell to the way of saying me good-bye.

My elder brother Mahi is always the first to arrive and has a lot of patience, while the second one Virat is the brand ambassador for aggression. Among all of us, only these two are sensible while the remaining of us are crazy as hell. Every three months, we take out some time from our busy schedule to gather and spend time together. I must say I would wait all ninety days just to spend these seven days with my loved ones. Hurrying my footsteps towards the door, I made sure that my house is clean, and everything is in its place as Mahi is very strict and never compromises on discipline. No vacation is complete without his punishments. I opened the door with a bright smile only to find my brother along with his wife and daughter happily beaming at me.

"Hi Ananya", hugged my three-year-old niece Ziva and I took her in my arms kissing her cheeks after greeting my brother and sister in law.

"Anu, you are not taking care of yourself. See, how thin you have become", complained my sister in law Sakshi, just like a typical mother and me being an orphan always enjoyed this extra care from her.

"Now that you are here, I am sure I am going to gain all my lost pounds Bhabhi", I replied with a smile.

Nodding she retired to her room taking Ziva with her while the maid placed their bags in.

"How are you Anu? Did you speak with your manager about your shift from crime news reporter to sports news? I don't want you to go on such dangerous trips to cover the news", asked my concerned big brother.

"I am fine bhai, and I understand your concern but please don't worry, I will take care of myself. Moreover, I am trying to get expertise in analyzing cricket data as well. So, soon I would be part of the team as a data analyst. Now, stop worrying and go and get some rest. Cheeku just called me to say that his flight landed and he is waiting in the airport for the other idiots".

Smiling at my excited face, he too went into his room.

While I was making sure that gym, recreation room and play area are all intact to be occupied, my little brother(one year younger than me) started ringing the bell and at once I rushed to the door to save the switch which would probably be cursing me for giving it so much pain every three months.

"Rishi, do you know that there is a word called patience?", I shouted at him even before opening the door completely.

"Aww my dumbo, you are getting fat day by day", he came and hugged me tightly while I didn't reciprocate faking anger.

"Cheeku why did you get him here? You should have left him in the airport itself", I complained.

"Shut up Anu", said Cheeku casually as he got used to this since we all met. As Rishi and I are the youngest among us, we both are the most pampered as well as punished bunch.

"This is not done bhai, you always support this idiot", I whined trying to grab his attention.

"Ofcourse, Virat bhai supports the truth. Now stop all your drama, if not you will be punished like the other three for teasing me", said Rishi feeling proud of himself.

I turned back to see Rahul, Hardik, and Yuzi carrying all the luggage of Virat and Rishab into the house and I threw a pillow on Rishi for irritating my sweet brothers.

"Will you both stop?", came a shout and we very well knew who it is. Rishi immediately stood up and we both turned to the little girl who came into the hall hearing our shout.

"Come on 25 sit-ups, right now", Ziva ordered.

I cursed Rishi under my breath and pleaded my niece "baby sorry, I promise we won't fight again".

"This is the hundredth time we are hearing that", joined Mahi.

"Bhai, please I am so tired because of the long journey, so Anu will be doing my part as well, make it 50 for her Ziva", said Rishi.

"Why not Rishi? Anu will do 50", came in my bhabhi's voice, hearing which my jaw dropped but her next statement came as a delight for me "you do 100. Is it okay Ziva baby?"

For which Ziva nodded in agreement. But no one could hold their anger on Rishi for much time as he is an expert in acting and whining. The same happened with Ziva too. Soon everyone got freshen up and gathered around the dining table for dinner and I started serving them all their favorite dishes specially made by me.

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"Anu where are you lost?", asked Cheeku as only we both were sitting on the dining table. I just gestured to indicate nothing so as not to spoil his mood.

"You went back in time right, to those happy days when we all were together. One bad news has spoiled everything, and it is all because of me. I am so..." before he could complete I stopped him.

"Cheeku, it's not your fault. I trust you and no matter what I will always be there for you and don't worry this mess will be cleared soon", I assured him.

"Now finish your lunch. You haven't eaten anything since morning", saying which I concentrated on my plate. We both finished our lunch and went into the recreation area lost in our own thoughts.

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This is the first part, If you liked it then I would continue this story.

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