Beautifully wrapped, cruelly unwrapped

It had been days since the new year party, Akshara did her best to avoid any drama, which she successfully did.

Roohi had developed a new soft corner for akshara, considering her lovely as she considers abhimanyu.

The new catch in Front of akshara was to bring Kairav to Roohi's Birthday, and put a end to this unfairness done to roohi, without any fault if her's.

After three hours of constant, nagging, pursuing and negotiations, Kairav finally, agreed that he would only entertain Roohi and not the Birlas.

Of course, why would a brother agree to be normal with a family who turned their family upside down?

Abhimanyu's surprise were just being Unrevealed from the morning, every time awing Roohi, with amazement.

Little soul was well known to the truth that her father was now in the stars but Abhimanyu never let her feel her the void.

The birlas were well aware about the bond, and dare someone interferes!

Manjari and aarohi were relieved that Akshara didn't talked about past with roohi.

In the evening, Roohi was sitting in the living room, decked up, like a excited child. While others were still getting ready.

Akshara entered in black apparels, and spotted Roohi sitting alone.

She tip toed and surprised her, wished her and asked about the happenings.

Roohi expressed " Last time toh roohi white gown peheni thi, aur poppy black suit, aur phir se mata shri ne white gown la diya, roohi ko pasand h gown, but ruhi ko iss baar poppy ke match krna h, aur phir aap toh black phenogi"

Akshara glanced at her for a moment and said "fine, konsa room khali h abhi?"

"Poppy ka"

"Kyu vo nhi aayenge? "

"Aayenge, pr abhi hospital se nhi h, aapne bola tha n ki kisiko baar baar pareshaan nhi krte, toh maine call nhi kiya baar baar" Ruhi said proudly.

"Toh chlo phir, let's match you with poppy" She said and entangling her hands with Ruhi's, she went to Abhimanyu's room Or should I say Their room?

"Pr mai phenugi kya?" Roohi asked confused.

"The dress Masi brought, it's a surprise" Akshara whispered.

"Uff ohhh! Aap aur poppy kitna surprise dete h? " Ruhi said dramatically banging her head with her hands.

Akshara smiled at her cuteness.

.

.

.

.

.

Abhimanyu had already came, he changed his clothes in hospital, thinking what if he won't get time at home, and was sitting in hall, waiting for everyone.

One by one, everyone made it to Hall, and welcoming the invited guests.

Abhimanyu panicked sensing Ruhi's isn't in the Hall yet nor anyone saw.

After Akshara, if anyone could shake the ground beneath his feet by mere presence or absence, it would be roohi.

Ruhi's excited scream, seemed to bring a calming effect on him.

He turned to look and saw her standing with Akshara ,entangling her little fingers with hers, smiling to and fro looking at them.

"Haaye, kitni pyaari lg rhi h, Roohi, bhaut sundar dress h Aarohi" Manjari veiled off evil eyes from roohi.

"Ye dress akshu ne laayi h" Roohi said,dropping a truth bomb over manjari.

Manjari looked to and fro between aarohi and akshara and forced a smile.

Roohi ran towards abhimanyu and said" Roohi ko uss baar poppy se match krna tha, aur phir akshu bhi black dress pheni thi, ab hm thode thode Family lg rhe h n? " Roohi said giggling.

Abhimanyu caressed roohi's cheeks while looking at akshara and nodded in genuineness.

"Maine toh aapko white frock pehenayi thi n, roohi?" Aarohi asked nervously.

"Ha bola toh, mujhe poppy aur akshu se match krna tha" Roohi replied.

Aarohi threw a 'again' glare towards akshara, abhimanyu sensed the grim situation and quickly interjected "come, let's enjoy!! "

.

.

.

.

.

.

"Poppy gaana gana pdega" Roohi said stubbornly, abhimanyu just lost passing the pillow, and as a dare he was asked to sing, which he didn't wanted to.

"Nhi, rooh, kuch aur please. " He requested.

"Nhi, ya toh phir kisi aur se dare krvao" She conditioned.

"Koi nhi h, rooh, koi aur dare de do" He requested again.

Roohi dramatically pretended to think and went to akshara,and said " Aap gaana ga do, please"

"Mujhe gaana gaane nhi aata h, bchcha!! " Akshara said making a sorry face.

"Jhut....mai jb poppy ke laptop mei movie dekh rhi toh , mujhse glti se kuch khul gya tha, usme toh aap ga rhi thi, aur poppy bhi thee" She said giving a solemn yet confused look.

The atmosphere turned more awkward, Abhimanyu still watches those videos? The question every birla family's member had.

Akshara came as an aid and said "Fine" And took the mic and started singing .

Little do you know

How I'm breakin' while you fall asleep

Little do you know

I'm still haunted by the memories

Little do you know

I'm tryin' to pick myself up piece by piece

Little do you know

I need a little more time

Underneath it all I'm held captive by the hole inside

I've been holding back for the fear that you might change your mind

I'm ready to forgive you, but forgettin' is a harder fight

Little do you know

I need a little more time

She looked at everyone one by one, even at abhimanyu, didn't they all wronged her?

Was she actually responsible for what had happened years ago?

Did she not loose anyone years back , as them?

These questions and the broken relations, the accusations, the blame they levied on her, just came on the forefront, the wound became fresh and finally her voice gave up due to a lump, in her throat.

Abhimanyu looked her, probably knowing it well, that she might have recalled everything back.

He paced towards and shielded her, and held the mic with her.

I'll wait, I'll wait

I love you like you've never felt the pain

I'll wait

I promise you don't have to be afraid

I'll wait

Love is here and here to stay

So lay your head on me

Little do you know

I know you're hurt while I'm sound asleep

Little do you know

All my mistakes are slowly drownin' me

Little do you know

I'm tryin' to make it better piece by piece

Little do you know I

I love you 'til the sun dies

Oh wait, just wait

I love you like I've never felt the pain

Just wait

I love you like I've never been afraid

Just wait

Our love is here, and here to stay

So lay your head on me

They felt each other after years.

The souls were being soothed by each other, trying to heal the raw wounds.

Akshara looked in Abhimanyu's eyes with tears.

"Woww.... Akshu kya gaati h" Roohi squealed and hugged her tight.

"Chalo rooh, cake cut krte h" Abhimanyu said, diverting her and possibly giving time to akshara to grip on, back.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Roohi stood in front of the cake, all ready to cut it and before cutting it, she whispered to akshara "thank you, mamu ko laane ke liye" , she said looking at kairav who came a few minutes ago, and even wished her and played with her.

Then, Everyone sang happy birthday song, wishing her.

After cutting the cake, the party proceeded well.

Finally when all the guest left, the birlas and goenkas, we're sitting in the Hall,while akshara went in roohi, who wanted to hear bedtime stories from her.

Apparently, everyone thought Akshara had already left.

These people actually didn't cared about her. :(

Abhimanyu had no interest in their talks, he was still stuck on akshara, until he was brought to present, when

Manjari remarked with a emotional voice "Agr Akshara ne baat maani hoti, toh aaj hm roohi ke bde bhai ya bhen ka bhi birthday mna rhe hote, lekin akshara ne hm se hmari khushiyaan cheen li".

Of course, it didn't went well, with akshara who was coming down stairs.

"ENOUGH"she thundered, startling all of them.

Abhimanyu turned and looked on shocked, she heard it?