FOUR YEARS LATER
The bell ring and children rush out of the school. Reyansh waits, standing outside the school, glancing at his wrist watch before he looks back at the entrance of the school, removing his shades and a smile curves his lips as he watches a tiny creature come running to him
"Dad" The little boy, chirps and Reyansh kneels down embracing him in his arms
"What took you so long today, Arhan?" He asks, frowning at his son
"I was helping my friend to carry her stuff" Arhan replies, grinning
"Aha! when did you became such a helping boy?" He wriggles his brows, playfully
"Since she bacame my best friend" He replies, smiling sheepishly
"She? Who?" Reyansh, questions, curious
The little boy huffs and rolls his eyes at his father "Dad you ask so many questions, i'll answer you in our way. It's so hot out here"
Reyansh chuckles seeing his reaction and stand up
"Ok boss, Get in the car" He opens the car door and Arhan jumps inside, Reyansh clasps his seatbelt before he rounds the car, coming on his side and once both settle inside he starts driving
"Now would you like to speak Mr Arhan?" Reyansh asks, side glancing at his son
Arhan giggles, looking at him "She's new in my class, i'll introduce you to her tonight in my birthday party" He says excitedly
"Oh so you have invited her?" He asks
"Of course she's my best friend! why won't i invite her and you know dad She's so beautiful just like mom" The little boy seems to say dreamily, his eyes sparkling and mouth curving into a huge smile which definitely surprises Reyansh as he suppresses his laugh, noticing his son blushing cutely while talking about her
"Oh really? Then everyone should know about it at home" Reyansh says
"Yes yes! I will tell mom and Dada, Dadi and Ruhi Bua too" He starts to count names on his fingers as he jumps on his seat excitedly and Reyansh shakes his head smiling at him
After few minutes of driving Reyansh stops the car infront of a florist shop
"Stay here, i'll be back in a minute" He says unfastening his seatbelt and Arhan nods
He gets out of the car, within few minutes he comes back with a beautiful bouquet of roses in his hands and set them on the backseat carefully
"Why do you always buy flowers for Mommy?" Arhan gives his father a curious look
"Its a way to show affection towards someone you love the most and show them how precious they're for you" Reyansh elucidates
"But you never bought flowers for me" Arhan pouts sadly
"Because you love toys and i got you tons of toys but your mommy–"
"Yes now i understod, Mumma loves flowers thats why you bring this for her everyday to make her happy" Arhan says, proudly smiling
"Yes my little champ, you are so smart!" He lauds, smiling at him and ruffles his hair lovingly
"I know, i'm Dad" The little boy smirks and Reyansh couldn't hold back his smile
Like father like son, both are obsessed with themselves
While talking both father and son soon reach the mansion and as usual being so over active Arhan gets out of the car quickly and runs into the mansion, Reyansh moves out next
When he crosses the entrance the aroma of delicious food reaches his nose and then he hears a soft alluring voice
The voice that always feel soothing to his ears and he can never get enough of hearing the voice—
"How was your day baby" Anaya asks her son
"I'd fun in judo classes, mumma" Arhan replies
"And what about studies?" She raises her brows at him
"Boring as usual!" He rolls his eyes dramatically and then looks down at trayful cookies "Did you make my favourite cookies?" He confirms, beaming
"Yes my little boy demanded it so how could i have refused him?" Anaya lowers to him, kisses his cheek softly and he giggles
"Thanks mum, you're the best" He kisses her both cheek, grinning widely
Reyansh smiles adoring the sight which melts his heart in an instant
"I'm going to my room now" with that Arhan grabs the plate of cookies with his both tiny hands as if someone will snatch it from him, if he leave it and rushes off to his room
"Be careful, bacha" Anaya yells after him and smiles turning around only to find Reyansh standing and smiling at them
"Now who will ask about my day?" He asks, stepping towards her
"This big boy doesn't need to ask, he'll spill everything by himself" She replies, shrugging nonchalantly
"Well thats right" He chuckles "We've whole night to ask about each other's day" He stops right front of her and bring the bouquet forward, leaning down to peck her lips
Anaya looks at the flowers and inhales its freshly smell
"From past Six years there isn't any day when you came home without flowers" She expresses her surprise
"You entered in my life again, forgetting everything so i want to make every day special for you, sweetheart" He says softly, gazing her delicate features and lifts his hand, tracing her cheekbones with his knuckles
Anaya looks at him in awe at his words and coils her arms around his neck as she hugs him mumbling "I love you, Reyansh"
"And I love you the most" He says and pulls her to him, his lips makes its way upon her and he kisses her so fiercely that she runs out of breath, she sinks her fingers in his hair as he digs his hands on her back colliding her front with his and savours her hungrily
"Your kissing skills showing that i've taught you well" He says breathily, parting away from her and she smiles, biting down her lip
"Did you just complimented me, Sir? She asks, playfully and he smirks
"Call me that again and you'll be on bed right now" He says mischievously
She flushes and pushes him back "Shut up! I've to do much preparations for my son's birthday, don't waste my time"
She quickly moves to the room and he laughs, following after her
•••••
As they sits on the dining table for dinner, Arhan starts blabbering his questions "Mumma when will be Dada dadi come back?" He asks as he done swallowing the bites Anaya just gave to him and takes a sip of water from the glass
"They'll be back soon, don't worry they won't leave you alone on your birthday" Anaya replies, making another morsel for him and feeds him and just as he takes the bite in his mouth he takes another sip of water as if swallowing it down with water
"Arhan, don't drink too much water or you won't eat anything" Anaya chastises him, gently
"I'm thirsty" He pouts, taking another sip and she groans at his stubbornness
"I'm not going to feed you if you didn't keep the glass aside, Arhan" She now says in slightly firm tone, frustrated as he's eating less and drinking more
Hearing mother- son Reyansh looks up from his phone screen and frowns "Arhan, tang mat karo mumma ko"
(Don't bother your mother)
Reyansh takes the glass of water from him and keep it away from his reach "Now eat your food" He says and Arhan makes a sulky face
He keeps eating silently until another question pops his mind and he asks "When will you both give me my birthday gift?" He asks with curious eyes
"What gift do you want?" Reyansh asks, looking in his direction
Arhan taps his chin as if thinking something deep then beams "A sibling" He exclaims making both of them shock and Anaya and Reyansh just stares at each other
"Yes, i want a sibling, a brother or a sister, anything" He smiles
Reyansh coughs, clearing his voice "Ask your mumma, only she can give you that" He holds back his smile
"Why do you want a sibling, aren't we enough for you baby?" Anaya asks
"No, my all friends have sister or brother but I don't have, I too want someone who plays with me" He pouts sadly
"But champ, you've me, your mumma and Dada Dadi to play with" Reyansh says
"No, you all are big people, I want someone on my age" He says "Tell me mumma will you give me a sibling" He asks her with hopeful eyes
"Baby, it needs time" Anaya says, stifling her laugh at her son's demand
"Okay i can wait, you can give it to me on Monday or Tuesday whenever you want" He says innocently and Anaya and Reyansh couldn't stop themselves bursting into fits of laughter and the little boy only looks confusingly at his parents
"Baby you've to wait for months if you want a sibling" Reyansh says, looking at his son
"What? months?" His mouth widens in shock
"Yes baby, these things take time" Anaya says gently, brushing his hair away from his forehead
"For now, We have others gifts for you, champ" Reyansh says
"But i want a sibling too" Arhan stays adamant
"Yep you'll get it soon" He smiles down at his son
"Promise?"
"Yes" Saying, Reyansh winks at Anaya who gives him a look of disapproval and he only smirks
••••
Later at evening, Anaya is talking on the phone and fixing her dress with one hand looking in the mirror
"Please, jaldi aaiyega, apko pata hai na vo apke bina cake cut nhi krega" Anaya says on the call to Sarika before she disconnects the line
(Please hurry up, you know he won't cut the cake without you)
Just when she puts the phone back, Reyansh enters the room
"Ana, Did you talk to them?"
"Yeah Mom and Dad are on the way and Ruhi said she might get late" She replies, brushing her hair one last time and turns around, facing him
"Ok then, come lets not keep our boy waiting" He stretches out his hand and she holds it, interlacing her fingers with his and both walks out of the room
As they both gets into the garden which is beautifully decorated, their eyes catch the sight of children playing and running here and there but then they both see Arhan sitting in the corner with dull face.
They both shares a confused look and walks to him
"What happened baby, why're you sitting here alone?" Anaya sits beside him and Reyansh crouches down near him
"Does my champ need something?" He asks, frowning "Or did anyone say something to you?" He now sounds protective to which Anaya rolls her eyes "Who would say anything to him, here all are his friends, Reyansh"
Arhan looks at them with sad expressions "she hasn't came yet" He pouts
"Who?" Reyansh asks
"My best friend" He emphasises
"Oh the one you were talking about today?" Reyansh confirms
"Yes"
"Aw baby she'll come, may be she gets late?" Anaya says, brushing away the bangs from his forehead but he still look unconvinced
"If she didn't come that means she's not my best friend" He says, folding his arms to his chest
Reyansh and Anaya chuckles at him
"If she didn't come then we'll call her and you will scold her for not coming to your birthday party, okay?" Reyansh says
"Okay and i will tell her that I will not talk to her again" He says in huh tone "But where's Dada Dadi?" He asks
"They might be late as well but they'll come" Anaya responds
"Why everyone have to be late on my birthday!" He snorts, making an angry face "I'm going to my room and will not talk to them!" He announces and jumps off his chair and is about to run inside when his eyes fall on the entrance and his face lit up immediately
"She came" He exclaims happily
Reyansh and Anaya turns to see at the entrance and spot a little girl coming inside with a lady who is her mother.
The little girl is wearing a pink frock, her hair is tied in two pigtails and a floral hairband set on her head.
Arhan quickly runs towards her and they both follows him
"Vanu, i thought you won't come" Arhan says in a complaining tone
"Sorry, We got stuck into traffic" Vaani, the little girl replies softly smiling at him
"Happy Birthday Aru this is for you" She forwards a yellow box to him, a red ribbon tied on it
Anaya, Reyansh and her parents exchange a look hearing a nickname she gave to him
"Thanks, Vanu" He kisses her cheek and both kids giggle while their parents looks surprisingly as they are way ahead of their time
Anaya clears her throat "Arhan won't you introduce us to your best friend?"
"Oh yes, Vanu meet my parents and Mom Dad she's Vani and Vanu only for me" He says grinning
"Hey Vani" Anaya says kneeling down near her "You are so cute" She caresses her soft cheeks lightly
"And you are so beautiful just like he always told about you" Vani says, her eyes sparkling as she admires her face
"Aw thanks cutie" Anaya kisses her cheeks and she she giggles
After their parents greet each other they makes their way inside and Arhan gets busy playing with his friends, he was more stick to Vani's side
Soon Sarika and Vijay too arrived and meet their excited grandchild
"Happy birthday my superhero" Vijay says, taking a seat beside him
"I'm angry with you both first you didn't take me with you second you're late" He pouts with sulky expressions
"Oh my boy sorry, But now we're back home, we'll Play together" Sarika coos, brushing her fingers through his hair, affectionately
"Promise?" He holds out his pinky finger
"Promise" She curls his little finger with hers and a huge grin breaks his lips
"Lets go and cut the cake" He exclaims and they all move to the table which is already arranged with cakes
Arhan cut the cake, he first share the piece of cake with Vani and all looks in awestruck at the adorable kids
He then feeds to his grandparents and at last he shares the cake with his parents
"Happy birthday again, my little devil" Anaya takes the cream from the cake and applies it on his nose to which he giggles and put the cream on her cheeks after kissing them
"Let me do this honour too" Reyansh, interrupts, coming between them as he grins mischievously and put the cream on almost all over Arhan's face who makes an annoying face, wriggling slightly but Reyansh doesn't stop and everyone laugh watching these two dreamingly as the sight is something to behold
After the party end, Anaya and Reyansh move to the their room and Anaya heads to the washroom to clean her face
Before she washes her face, Reyansh comes after her and holds her from behind, rubbing his cheek with hers applying more cream on her face
"Ugh don't do that, Reyansh" She whines, irritably but he continues and turns her to him, without losing his grip on her
"I hate you" She groans, turning her face to side but he grabs her jaw and kisses her roughly, melting her into his arms almost instantly, he licks the cream from her cheeks one by one before pressing his lips against her
"Reyansh, not now, i haven't put Arhan to sleep yet" Anaya says breaking the kiss
"I'm working on his birthday gift, sweetheart" He breathe against her mouth before smashing his lips upon hers again and kisses her hungrily
Not able to resist anymore, Anaya responds him passionately, curling her arms around his neck as he hoists her up by grabbing her hips and sits her on the countertop while settling between her legs
His hand roam all over her bare back, searching for the knot of her blouse and he is about to pull it when they hear Arhaan's voice and immediately part away
"Mumma Daddy"
They both are panting as they look at each other.
Anaya slaps his chest lightly, pinning him with a glare "I told you" She says in hushed tone
He shrugs "Not a big deal, we are used to it" He chuckles
"Now you move away before he gets here and see us like this" She says and he steps back, with a small smirk on his lips as if he's enjoying her frustrated look
"Mommy daddy where are you?" Arhan's voice resonates again
"Let me go and check him" Reyansh winks before he walks out of the washroom
Anaya fixes her dress quickly and follows after him
"Yes champ" Reyansh says, lifting him up in his arms and he frowns looking at him
"What were you doing in the bathroom together?" He asks, curiously, flicking his gaze between Anaya and Reyansh
Reyansh clears his throat "Baby your daddy was just helping mumma" He makes up a lie which doesn't suit well to him as he asks again "Help with what?" He raises his brows, skeptical
Anaya inhales a breath, not ready to answer his so many questions while Reyansh casually looks at his son and smiles "I was helping her to bring a sibling for you, champ" He utters only to get elbowed harshly by Anaya as she totally doesn't like his use of words
"Really" Arhan's face lit up immediately "Then when will i get a sibling?" He asks excitedly
"Its need time as i told you, you have to be patient, my boy" Reyansh smiles down at him, kissing his temple affectionately and he giggles "I can't wait to meet my sibling" He flashes a toothy grin
"Now tell me why you came here? Do you need something?" Reyansh asks
"You both didn't come to my room, i've to show you all my gifts" He pouts
"Just give us a minute and we're there" He replies
"Okay, I'm waiting" He says as Reyansh put him on his feet and he quickly sprint out of the room
Reyansh turns to Anaya who is glaring at him, with her hands crossed across her chest "Why did you tell him about sibling, now he'll tell everyone in the house" She groans
"So let him tell, what's wrong in it? You're my wife and we're planning another baby, simple" He shrugs nonchalantly
"Bilkul bhi sharam nahi hai tumhe!" She hisses, walking out of the room
(You've no shame)
"The word doesn't even exist in my dictionary, jaani" He laughs, following after her and she shakes her head smiling
They enters Arhan's room and see him sitting on the bed with all the gifts piles up in front of him
Smiling, they both approaches him and settle on either side of him "Hm, looks like this one is special gift?" Anaya says, watching a photo frame in his hands of him with Vaani which is in their school uniform and they're smiling innocently at the camera
"Mumma, i will keep it in my room" He says, hugging the photo frame close to his chest which make his parents laugh at their adorable son
He then begins to unwrapping all the gifts and by the time he done, seeing all the gifts given by his family and friends, he tiredly lay back on pillow "I will see the rest tomorrow" He mumbles lazily, his eyes half-opened
Anaya and Reyansh smiles as Reyansh gets up and keeps all his gifts on one table, emptying the bed before he comes beside him
"Just sleep baby, Your mommy and daddy are here" He holds his hand while Anaya keep caressing his hair and both leans forward, planting a soft kiss on his forehead and soon Arhan drifts into deep slumber
Reyansh rests his palm on Anaya's hand which is on Arhan's chest and their eyes meet each other
"I love you both" She lowly whispers so Arhan can't disturb
"I love you both more than myself" He whispers back and she smiles "And i'll love more our future baby" He adds, grinning mischievously at her
Anaya laughs at this but then muffle the sound with her hand "It's not even came yet"
"It's going to come soon and i'll make sure of it" He winks and she blushes furiously
"Shut up, we'll discuss it later" She holds back her smile
"You mean we'll start the procedure later" He replies, playfully and she just smiles
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