The journey back to home was silent and emotional.

Abhimanyu would occasionally gaze Shivani to find her sobbing and crying silently.

"Baby..... Bas na ab!! Tanu will be really happy with Jai and you can meet her anytime now too. Haina☺️!!", he sweetly addressed.

Shivani looked at him and nodded wiping her tears.

Soon they reached the home and Shivani got down from the car yawning.

"Chalo neend bhi aa gayi tumhe... Chal kar so jaao ab", Abhimanyu said.

As they entered they saw Shweta sitting on sofa closing her eyes.

"Mumma aap sone kyun nahi gaye? Change bhi nahi kara", Shivani said.

"Hum log bhi toh just abhi hi aaye...! Ayaan car mai hi so gaya aur Ruchi thaki hui thi toh Sameer unhe upar le gaya!

Main bhi bas tumhara hi wait kar rahi thi", Shweta smiled.

"Iski kya jarurat thi mumma!! Hum aa hi rahe the...", Shivani sounded sad.

"Acha acha sorry.... Chalo ab so jao it's late🥱", Shweta yawned.

"Late? Early morning 5 baje late hota hai..", Abhimanyu chuckled.

"Dekho Abhi I am in no mood ki tumse behas karu... Toh chup raho", Shivani rolled her eyes and greeted her mother going towards her room.

"Abhi pareshaan kyun karta hai usse!! Thaki hui hai and I am sure tu bhi toh jaa so jaa", Shweta patted his shoulders going to her room.

Abhimanyu too went to his room and did not find Shivani there.

"Ohh change karne gayi hogi...", he uttered and changed his clothes to comfy ones too.

"Abhiiii!!!", Shivani shouted from bathroom.

"Haan....", he answered.

"Mumma gayi sone?", She asked.

"Haan chali gayi wo toh. Kyun kuch kaam tha?", he asked going closer to the bathroom door.

His statement was followed by silence for a few seconds.

The door knob clicked and door opened witnessing Shivani in blouse and duppata but her lehenga was now changed to pajamas.

Her hair were free from accessories and pins.

The jewellery was too gone now but she looked more beautiful than ever before💖.

She stood there making a grumpy face....

Abhimanyu was not able to decide whether to admire the heavenly beauty she is looking or to go pull her cheeks in an awe at her cuteness.

"Change nahi kara?", he finally spoke up.

She pouted and turned facing her back to him.

Abhimanyu stumbled a little and gulped audibly at her actions.

Already her blouse was deep back cut and to add on her innocent behavior was making him go all mad.

"Ye duppata nikal hi nahi raha mujhse....

Pin tak haath nahi jaa raha mera", she made a crying face.

"Ohh...", Abhi kicked himself mentally for getting distracted and thinking it other way.

"Kya ohhh!!! Mujhe neend aa rahi hai!!!!!

Nikal do isse", She whined like a baby.

"Main?", he smiled nervously but what Bhangra his heart was doing only he knows.

"Aur kon hai yahan? Maine bola na please irritate mat karo...", she faced him.

"Haan okay sorry!! Dikhao....", he went closer to her, as if hugging her.

Shivani rested herself on her chest closing her eyes while he attempt to detach the duppata.

"Hadd hai!!! Ye pin hai Kya hai....🙄", he muttered in a slow voice.

"Ab ye cheezen toh seekh le beta!!! Aage tujhe hi karna hai ye sab...😉", his heart chuckled.

"Abey chup yaarrr!!!", he rolled his eyes but the thought that only he has right to do it made him smile widely.

After struggling for 15 minutes he finally detached the duppata and kept it aside.

"Shivi ho gaya....", he pressed his lips.

Getting no response he held her by shoulders and looked down to find her sleeping peacefully.

The love of his life sleeping like a baby on his chest.....

What else could be more perfect than this❤️!!!!

He lifted her softly and made her lie on the bed.

He chuckled watching her wear pajamas with blouse.

Abhimanyu too lied down beside her and scooped her his arms and kissed her forehead.

Shivani snuggled more into him making him smile more.

Soon he too dozed off and the satisfaction and contentment were glued to his face like never before.

*

Everyone got up around 3 in the afternoon feeling much fresh than before.

Shivani rubbed her eyes and snuggled more into Abhimanyu.

She stayed there awake but eyes closed.

Something dawned upon her and her eyes immediately opened.

She lifted her head and found Abhimanyu sleeping peacefully protecting her in his strong arms.

She slowly tried to loose his grip but to her dismay he woke up.

"Sorry I didn't mean to wake you up...", she fidgeted her fingers not meeting his eyes.

"It's fine. Waise bhi uthna hi tha", Abhimanyu said.

"Good morning", she greeted.

"Good Afternoon😄", he smiled stretching his arms.

She smiled a little settling her hair strand behind her ear.

They sat in silence looking here and there.

"Tum..tumhara duppata waha rakha hai.....", Abhimanyu said pointing at the table.

"Ummm.... Tum change kar lo", he spoke up looking at other side pressing his lips.

Shivani lifted her eyebrows and widened her eyes looking at herself.

She immediately covered herself with the duvet clutching it tightly to her chest.

"You slept when I was detaching the duppata toh maine uthaya nahi tumhe...", he explained.

Shivani nodded her head, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Abhimanyu left the bed and started going towards the bathroom.

"Abhi....", Shivani called out.

Abhimanyu stopped and turned around to her.

"Thank you", she smiled a little.

"For what?", he shrugged his shoulders.

"Just like that..", she replied.

"Well in that case....

Thank you more sweetheart😁", he grinned making her go more pink.

"And yeah by the way....", he started to speak again.

"You are looking cute and hot at the same time baby.... Try this outfit often😉", he winked and went to bathroom.

Shivani's eyes came out of their sockets and her skin radiated pinkish glow.

"Idiot...", she shook her head smiling.

*

All came downstairs after having bath and changing into comfy clothes.

Shweta and Amar were having a cup of tea with light snacks in the hall.

"Good evening bacho", Shweta exclaimed as soon as she noticed them.

"Good evening mumma...", Shivani smiled and took a seat beside her.

"Bhabhi ab aapki tabiyat kaisi hai?", Shivani asked Ruchi.

"Much better!! Maybe exertion jyada ho gaya hoga", Ruchi assured.

"Ayaan kaha hai?", Abhimanyu asked not finding his niece.

"Sameer ke saath upar hai!! Wearing clothes", Ruchi said.

"Good evening😃", came a chirpy voice.

"Good evening Aayu...", All sang in unison.

Ayaan ran and jumped in Abhi's arms.

Shivani smiled and rested her head on Shweta's shoulder.

"Neend Puri nahi hui?", Shweta asked caressing her hair.

"Ho gayi!! Thakaan lag rahi hai abhi bhi...", She uttered closing her eyes.

"Ho jata hai!! Itna kaam kara upar se hectic raha sab kuch....", Shweta smiled.

"Abhi ko bolo doctor ke lekar jaayega...", Amar asked concerned.

"Nahi papa!! Thode time rest karungi I will feel better", she said.

"Abhi apni biwi ki madat kiya kar kuch!!! Bechari ko sab kuch akele karna padta hai", Sameer taunted.

"Achaaa jiii!! Main madat nahi karta..", Abhimanyu glared.

"Aur kya! Tujhe kya bas kha pee aur pada reh", Sameer smirked.

"Bhai rehne do!! Jitni madat main karta hun na apni biwi ki utni aap nahi karte....

Haina bhabhi", Abhimanyu asked looking at Ruchi.

"Welllll......", Ruchi sighed smiling.

Sameer and Abhimanyu both looked at her with hopes in their eyes wanting her to take their side.

"No comments...!", she chuckled making Shweta, Shivani and Amar laugh too.

"Dekha bhabhi bhi bechari words mai bata nahi sakti wo kitni dukhi hai aapse🙂", Abhimanyu shook his head.

Ruchi threw a cushion at him,

"Chup raho tum..."

"Nahi waise Sameer Abhi kaam toh bahut karta hai...", Amar smiled looking at him.

Abhimanyu gave Sameer a victory smile sipping tea from his cup.

"Baat toh sahi kahi aapne!! Aur toh aur humara Abhi kitchen mai bhi Shivani ki help karta hai!!! Haina Bahu Raniiii😏!!!", Shweta smirked.

Abhimanyu choked on his tea and started coughing badly looking at his mother.

Shivani too looked up at her mother shockingly.

"Sahi main Shivani?", Ruchi asked grinning.

"Arre Maine khud dekha hai!!! Itne dedication se toh kabhi apne office ka kaam nahi kara isne😗", Shweta pouted sipping taking a bite of biscuit.

"Kamaal hi ho gaya!!! Shivani humare Abhi ko sudhar diya tumne...", Ruchi giggled.

Shivani gave a nervous smile to Ruchi and looked at Abhimanyu.

He too looked at her and was lost in the serenity of her eyes.

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