Avneil SS

Reminiscing the Past

The next day after both Arnav and Neil went for their meeting, Avni, Mishti and Aarav came back. After having their breakfast Kushi hurried Avni to the hospital as it was the day for her monthly check-up. Mishti tagged along as she wants to be with her Angel.

The check-up took most of the afternoon as it was her sixth month of pregnancy and the doctor confirmed that the baby was good and healthy. The baby's heartbeat was strong, Avni became emotional as she always used to, though she saw her baby in every check-up, it still felt like she was seeing it for the first time, it was a picture to behold. That tiny being inside her was the only connection with her past whatever it was, and as always, her happiness was tainted by the emptiness she felt in her heart, the missing part of her heart and life, she hoped that she will find it soon. Mishti was so much delighted to see the baby, she was impatient to play with her angel's daughter or son. She even asked whether she could name the baby for which both Kushi and Avni laughed their hearts out and admired Mishti at the same time for her love towards the baby.

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Arnav and Neil got back around the middle of the afternoon when they entered Aarav was the first to greet them.

"Hey champ, how are you?" Arnav asked Aarav, "How are your cousins?" He inquired.

"All are fine dad, how about you? I missed you," Aarav replied.

Arnav chuckled and replied, "I missed you too buddy and let me introduce you to my friend, he's Neil Khanna my best friend and he's going to stay here for few days and I hope you don't mind keeping him company." Arnav introduced Neil to Aarav.

"Hello champ, I've heard great things about you, will you be my friend." Neil asked as he extended his hand to Aarav which he shook firmly unlike other kids which surprised Neil, then he could not expect any less from Arnav's upbringing.

"Di, where is Little one and shortcake I want to introduce them to Neil, though Little one already knows him I want to introduce them in a proper way." Arnav asked when he saw Anjali entering the living room.

"She knows me already?" Neil asked Arnav incredulously.

"Yeah, she saw you yesterday when she came to your room while searching for me." Arnav replied with a shrug.

"Oh," was all Neil could reply as his mind was reeling in some other direction. Was she the one he thought Avni and hugged, no that could not be it. It must not have been her, with the shake of his head he pushed that thought aside.

"And where are they Di?" Arnav asked again.

Aarav beat Anjali to it, "Oh, they were kidnapped." he said nonchalantly.

"What!?" Both Arnav and Neil asked at the same time.

"Yeah, mom kidnapped both doll and shortcake." He replied.

"Chote, he's just kidding, you know today is her monthly check-up so, Kushi took her to the hospital." Anjali clarified.

"Thank god Di, he did give me a heart attack." Arnav said and then all the four burst out laughing.

"Wait Di, I'll call and ask how much long it'll take." Arnav said after controlling his laughter.

Arnav dialled Avni's number while Neil and Aarav are sincerely discussing about football and other sports. Avni took the call within third ring "Bhai!" her cheerful voice echoed through the phone.

"Have you finished with the check-up Little one, how much time will it take to complete it," he asked all in one go.

"Yeah Bhai, the check-up was completed and I'll tell you all about it when I reach there and we'll be home within half an hour," she assured him.