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The whole day Sila was a nervous wreck. She was doing her routine chores but still, her mind was stuck with different scenarios where his parents will not like her and fired her leaving both the kids and her heartbroken. She made the kids something for lunch and let them play in their game room, as the twins wanted Mirha to play with them and look at their toys. She let them play and moved toward the kitchen to cook the dinner as it was already noon. She was so anxious that she started making a feast for tonight's dinner, she was always sensitive about everything and the only stress relief was cooking so much food that her mother has to distribute among the children.

She was tense about how they will behave and what they will think about her, her nerves were all over the place. She didn't even let Bi Jaan help her and pushed her out to keep an eye on the naughty trio who was busy on their new PSP game box that their Adeel chacho has brought for them and get an earful from her. Bi Jaan shook her head at Sila agitated state and went to the kids' room.

After 4 hours and random dishes, Sila was feeling somewhat relaxed. She hopes that she will be able to satisfy them regarding the kids and her job because even the thought of leaving the kids was bringing tears in her eyes and breaking her heart. She took a deep breath and looked toward the clock, noticing that she has only one hour till evening and Ahtisham's arrival. She wiped her face and moved toward the game room where the kids were playing. She has been checking on them either for giving them snacks or for changing Mirha diaper but she didn't spend much time with them.

She pushed the door and entered inside looking at the three musketeers who were huddled together looking at the screen with so much interest that they didn't notice her. She shook her head at them and called them to get their attention. She put her hands at her hips looking at them with raised eyebrows and get cute smiles in return as they turn around to greet their Dil.

"My musketeers... My babies... Come on get ready... Your grandparents are coming and you are still not ready," she spoke sternly.

The twins nodded at her and she picked up Mirha who was now clasping Sila face and giving sloppy kisses making her giggle. She helped the twins in bathing and changing, as they said they are big boy and girl that made her smile at their antics. She bathed Mirha and after changing her clothes made the twins watch their sister so she can also change and at least look presentable. She came after wearing a beautiful simple emerald green frock with golden embroidery and picked Mirha up to feed her. The twins were busy playing with their toys so she left them there.

After feeding Mirha she placed her beside her on the floor so the baby can enjoy herself. Sila was arranging the flowers she picked from the garden in the living room vase when Ahtisham came with a box in one hand and a laptop bag in the other. He took one step toward the living room hearing Mirha squealing and froze in his track when he looked at Sila who was unaware of his arrival.

He was mesmerized by this woman who was now claiming his heart day by day. He again heard Mirha excited squealing as she looked at him. He chuckled at his daughter's excitement and moved toward her. Sila gets startled with Mirha screaming and turned toward her but looking at Ahtisham she knows what's the reason for the enthusiastic baby.

Ahtisham picked Mirha up kissing her face and her laughter was getting high. She was feeling tickling with his beard and he continues to kiss her. He looked at Sila who was smiling at them. He also passed her a smile and looked at Mirha who was chewing his tie eagerly.

"Mera bacha... How are you? Someone is looking hyperactive today huh," he spoke politely looking at Sila who rolled her eyes at him still mad. He chuckled silently and again speak to her but this time directly.

"Ok... I am sorry about the sudden news of them and I making fun of your nervousness. Please forgive me. Look I also brought Ammi's favourite chocolate lava cake so she will go easy on you," he said softly trying hard to hide his smirk but Sila saw through him.

"I know you are not sorry and you are enjoying my nervousness, you also know about me cooking a feast from Bi Jaan... didn't you?" she asked sternly.

He looked at her shocked but soon laughed hysterically and pulled his only free hand up in surrender.

"Guilty as charged Ma'am. But what can I do yar, you were so hyper about such a small thing. Don't worry they will love you just like everyone. So relax and enjoy the night. Just be yourself," he assured her smiling softly.

She nodded her head and also smile. He passed Mirha to her as he goes to get fresh up and change in comfortable clothes.

His parents arrived after one hour and she was so nervous with trembling hands and laboured breaths. She looks at the kids and gets relaxed quickly. She mustered as much as the confidence she can and smiled at the old couple who was looking so elegant and sophisticated. The kids were busy meeting their grandparents hugs and kisses were passed.

Ahtisham was looking so happy with his parents and his whole family under one roof. After the family reunion, his parents turn toward her who was standing behind them trying not to disturb them. She looked at them who was looking at her with utter curiosity, they know about everything and how he hired her. Ahtisham introduced them to each other.

"Baba... Ammi... Meet Sila Hashim, she was taking care of kids for a few months. Sila meet my parents Afzal Haider Shah and Naimal Afzal Shah," he spoke smilingly.

She looked at his parents keenly,Ahtisham was an exact copy of his father, with the same features, postures, and behaviour. She relaxed when he passed her a smile nodding at her in acknowledgment. His mother was another case, she was looking at her with hawk eyes observing her every move. She was getting nervous and lowered her gaze.

Ahtisham noticed her tense state and moved his parents toward the living room saying that the dinner will be served soon. Sila nodded at him in gratitude and moved toward the kitchen to set the table. She placed everything with Bi Jaan help who kissed her forehead placing her hand at Sila head and giving her some motherly warmth. She smiled at Bi Jaan, feeling better, and called everyone for dinner.

The kids were the happiest looking at their favourite dishes and kissed her cheeks before taking their seats. His parents notice all this exchange, talking with their eyes and small smiles passed their faces looking at the once gloomy kids now glowing with happiness. They took their seats and everyone started eating, Sila was feeding the kids. His mother observed her and spoke to get her attention.

"So you made everything, why don't order readymade food or takeout?" his mother spoke with a tone that was naturally authoritative. Sila gulped and clean her sweating hands with her dupatta before maintaining her posture to answer the question.

"Readymade food and takeout is fun but just for once a week but making them routine can be harmful to the kids. I don't want them to be ill and risk their health when I can cook for them. Also, they like home-cooked meals more than any takeout. I know they have been eating that before I came but now I can cook and take care of them so there is no need for the junk food," she answered softly.

His mother nodded at her quite impressed with her response while the kids were busy devouring the food and the father-son duo looking at them enjoying the investigation. Sure they are carbon copies of each other.His mother was not done and kept questioning her about other things related to kids and their daily routine. After the dessert, it can be said that his father was smitten with Sila and his mother was still doubtful. It's about their grandchildren's security and she will do everything in her power to ensure it. Ahtisham and his parents retired to their room after kissing the kids and biding them goodnight.

After Sila clean up everything and put the kids to sleep, she wants to the kitchen as she forgot to bring Mirha milk bottle. She came back and opened the door just standing there admiring the view. She was so relaxed just looking at their peaceful faces and a small smile came to her face. She felt someone's presence behind her and turned around to saw his mother. She was shocked but soon smiled at her to conceal her agitation.

"Beautiful feeling... The peace of your children and their happiness... Isn't it?," Naimal asked her. Sila nodded and turned toward the kids.

"I was happy to see my babies so happy and content after a long time. The glow they have on their face and their laughter was a blessing for us. We loved them with everything we had. I know you care for them but I have to make sure that my babies are well taken care of," she again spoke still looking ahead with misty eyes.

"Your reason is valid and I respect you for that. But I love them more than anything in the world and I will die rather than harming them. I lost my family Mrs. Shah and I only have them that keep me alive and going. Please, believe me, I love these kids so much that their one tear breaks my heart in a million pieces. I will always love and cherish them with all my heart," she spoke brokenly. His mother looked at her and smiled a beautiful smile. Sila also smiles with tears in her eyes.

"That makes the two of us then... You will call me aunty I don't like the formalities and come here now," she said softly.

They hugged each other unaware of the father-son duo hiding behind the pillar looking at them and smiling. Now life was back on track, so serene and beautiful.

The next whole month his parents bonded well with both Sila and the kids, Ahtisham will always complain about being left out making everyone laughed at his childish behavior. His parents were so relaxed and happy about their son and his family. Sila bonded so well with his parents and they adored her. Sila has started an amazing thing as she made a WhatsApp group where she added Ahtisham, Shafiya, Adeel, and his parents and she will send the kids pictures as she dresses them up specially Mirha. She was the main model as Sila changed her in all the cute baby outfits and send everyone the pictures. They will coo at the babies and comment on their view about the outfits. Everyone was so happy and they spend a lot of time as family even Shafiya and Adeel joined them.

The only issue Sila has was the constant visiting of a certain woman who was irritating her to her core. Raima was often at Shah palace trying to impress his mother with smooth-talking and her pathetic act of loving the kids. The twins will always escape to their room whenever they heard about her arrival leaving the poor baby Mirha for her manhandling.

Sila was boiling with anger every time Raima snatched Mirha from her and when the baby started crying because of her harsh handling she will push the baby into Sila arms emphasizing the maid fact every time. But one thing that drives her crazy was her constant flirting with Ahtisham, he didn't give her much attention and busy himself with kids but still, she was clinging to him all the time she was here without any shame.

Her only solace was Shafiya and Adeel, as they visit her and the kids frequently. Their visit always brings a smile to Sila face and made the kids happy. They didn't like Raima just like her and they can freely rant about how much frustrating Raima can be. Shafiya and Adeel saw the moments their stupid best friends have and the admiration they had for each other, they can see the affection in their eyes but still, they are being stupid to ignore their hearts. They prayed to Almighty Allah to give guidance to their friends and keep them happy. They also hate Raima who was being kebab main haadi for the couple and her stuck-up behavior with Sila was irritating them.

The twin birthday arrived with so much enthusiasm and everyone was delighted to celebrate their birthday for the first time ever. They wanted an avengers theme party as they loved them so much with just family and friends also Raima invited herself much to everyone's disappointment. Sila was the one who arranged everything according to the twins' choice and personally selected the cake.

She was running around the house since morning as she wanted everything to be perfect for the twins and will do anything to make it flawless. She goes with Shafiya and Naimal aunt to shop for the kids' clothes. After getting the twins ready for the party she left them in their father and grandfather supervision and goes to look for her baby girl who started to crawl and now was always crawling around the house knocking everything down.

She saw Mirha as usual crawling toward the living room and picked her up kissing the baby and cooing at her. She was holding her up talking with her animatedly when they heard a familiar voice of Shafiya that get the attention of the duo. Both smiled at Shafiya who grinned widely at them trying to ignore Adeel who was walking behind her carrying the gifts for twins. He passed the gifts to the servant and came to greet them. Shafiya has already taken Mirha and was playing with her.

"How are you Sila bear? Did you miss me because I surely did," Adeel spoke mischievously eyeing Shafiya. Sila laughed at his antics nodding her head. Sila loves Adeel like a big brother as he adores her and treats her like his baby sister. She also loved his constant bickering with Shafiya as it was entertaining for her, of course, she shipped them together.

"You know Sila... People can steal nicknames all they want but they can't steal the bonding and love. Also, some people can be so annoying," Shafiya said smiling extra sweetly at Adeel who grinned at her hidden meaning and winked at her.

"Sila bear... I think your friend is jealous of our bonding. I mean just look at her... She was all red with jealousy," he again said trying to provoke her and succeeding.

"Jealous and me... Oh please. You are nothing. I think you should really try that psychiatrist I suggest because you really need help mister," Shafiya spoke passing another fake smile and goes from there to avoid him but he just gets started.He chuckled at her sarcastic comment and turned toward Sila.

"Now that goes well. I will go and watch before your best friend kills someone," he said patting Sila cheek and kissing Mirha and went the way Shafiya ran.Sila shook her head at them and took Mirha upstairs.

Sila came downstairs after changing Mirha and herself. She was at the last step when her eyes fell upon Raima who was clinging to Ahtisham like a koala bear, she didn't even care about the kids and acted so desperate that Sila rolled her eyes at her flirting. Her heart was paining watching him standing with some else. She didn't know what her heart was feeling or she simply ignoring the facts.

Ahtisham felt someone heated gaze at him and looked upward making eye contact with her. Sila was wearing the black chiffon dress he gifted her and looking so regal. They kept looking at each other and Naimal aunty calling them to the living room broke their stare-off. They all moved toward the living room where the twins are gushing about the cake and how amazing it looks. Sila smiled at their excitement her eyes shining with tears, Shafiya stood behind her and squeezed her shoulder giving her all the support and reassurance she needs.