Kuchh Ankahi Baatein

Poorva

Next morning being a Sunday, the girls were still fast asleep, enjoying a late start to the day.

Pooja (restless): "Mummy, yeh Naina aur Preeti abhi tak uthi kyun nahin? Main toh bore ho rahi hoon..."

Bela (calmly): "Beta, tujhe toh pata hai Preeti ka... aur Naina raat ko bahut der se soyi thi. Shayad uski tabiyat bhi theek nahin hai. Kal raat ko usne koi bura sapna dekha hoga, darr ke maare chillakar uth gayi thi..."

Pooja feeling stressed for her little sister said, "jab se Naina ka accident hua hai tab se aise hi kuchh kuchh dinon mein yeh sapne dekh kar darr jaati hai... pata nahin isko yeh sapne kab tak yun hi darayenge..."

Just then, Naina walked in with a cheerful smile.

Naina (brightly): "Good morning, Pooja didi... Good morning, Chachiji!"

Bela smiled seeing her finally in cheerful mood, "uth gayi tu... aur voh kahan hai teri behen  kumbhkaran... abhi tak so rahi hogi... hai na..."

Just then, Preeti walked in, her tone full of mischief.

Preeti (teasing): "lagta hai meri hi taarifon ke pul baandhe ja rahe hain... aap logon ka toh mere bina dil hi nahin lagta... hai na"

Her words made everyone laugh, turning the morning into a lively family moment.

Bela lovingly served breakfast to everyone, the aroma filling the room with warmth. Preeti felt a wave of relief seeing Naina cheerful and smiling again — the late-night conversation with Sameer had clearly lifted her spirits.

Meanwhile, Rohan woke up late, stretching lazily as he stepped out. He spotted Sameer returning from his morning jog, sweat glistening but his face calm and refreshed.

Rohan smiled teasing him, "yaar raat ko toh tu ne bhabhi ki yaad mein itni lambi pad yatra ki thi toh ab subah subah iss  jogging ki kya jarurat bachi thi tujhe..."

Sameer hitting on his head, "bakwaas mat kar... mein toh kahunga tu bhi mere saath chala kar... sehat ke liye achchha hota hai aur discipline bhi banta hai... subah ki fresh air ka maja hi alag hai.."

Rohan lied down again covering his face with duvet, "rehne de yaar... itane saal already dadi ke strict discipline mein rah chuka hun... mera toh iss janam ka discipline ka quota poora ho chuka aur mujhe ab aur torture hone ka koi man nahin hai..."

Just then, Nanu stepped into the room with his trademark jovial energy.

Nanu (laughing): "Arey uth gaye mere donon sher? Chalo jaldi karo! Aaj Ramdhari ne phir kuchh nayi recipe try ki hai... badi der se intzaar kar raha hai tum donon ka."

His playful tone made everyone chuckle, and the idea of another "trial tasting" of Ramdhari's cooking skills added a spark of excitement to the morning. 

The family atmosphere brimmed with affection, teasing, and the promise of shared laughter over breakfast.

Nanu, "achchha suno agle hafte mujhe do-teen din ke liye Mumbai jaana hai, kuchh legal formalities poori karni hai, toh tum donon akele hoge ghar par... dhyan se rehna aur apna khyal bhi rakhna"

Ramdhari while serving said, "bade sahab, agle hafte to hum bhi do din ke liye gaon jaa rahe hai, bataaya tha na aapko, voh mere bhai ki shaadi hai..."

Nanu replied, "arey to phir yeh dono akele kaise rahenge... agar tu bhi nahin hua yahaan toh inka khaana peena kaise hoga... ghar ka dhyaan kaun rakhega..."

Rohan assured him, "koi baat nahin Nanu, hum donon manage kar lenge... aur sirf do din ki baat hi toh hai... aap ka aur Ramdhari ka jaana bhi toh jaruri hai..."