SKR FF: "Hum Sath Sath Hain.!" A modern time story. Updated @ page 151 - Page 7

Next morning, siya opens the window of her room. She looks around the morning surrounding. Birds were chirping, surrounding was felt peaceful by the early morning breeze. Some workers were watering plants while some were cleaning the passage. She smiles looking at everywhere, when she felt someone's touch on her waist. The other moment, two arms embrace her from back and she felt the same warm feeling.

RAM- good morning...

Ram lightly pecked the back of her head and she smile looking at him

SIYA- good morning to you too...

She continues looking outside and both of them just feel the morning breeze

RAM- how you are feeling?

SIYA- too good.. it is so soothing and peaceful around... By the way, where you are taking us today?

Asked Siya looking at Ram. He leaves her from hug and stand beside her looking outside..

RAM- mmm... Let's go for outing. There are many places to roam around the city and nearby. Is it fine?

Asked ram for which siya nods in agreement.

SIYA- acha listen... Actually tomorrow is.....

RAM- shruti's birthday..

Ram completes her sentence for which Siya looks surprised. He smiles looking at her

RAM- what did you thought, I'll be unaware of it?

SIYA- clever.... How did you know?

Asked Siya crossing her arms. Ram giggle at her

RAM- is it so difficult to remember birthdays of our family members?

Siya smile at him and moves closer to him. She wrapped her arms around him and keep her head near his chest.

RAM- so you have thought of anything for her?

SIYA- no... May be Shatrughan wants to do something. Let him do..

Ram smile at her. They heard a knock at door. Siya goes to open it and found Shatrughan there

SHATRUGHAN- good morning bhabhi

SIYA- morning... Come

Siya allowed him to enter the room. He comes in and Ram moves towards him

RAM- yes Shatru..??

SHATRUGHAN- bhaiyaa... Bhabhi... Actually tomorrow is shruti's birthday. Bhabhi you must be aware.. I was thinking what to do for her.. that's why came here to ask you both

Ram and Siya looks at each other and then at Shatrughan smiling. He looks confused

SHATRUGHAN- what happened? Why you both are staring me like this?

RAM- your bhabhi and I was discussing the same thing before you came..

Shatrughan smile at him. Siya moves towards him

SIYA- you want to do something special for her? I mean you want to take her somewhere alone?

SHATRUGHAN- am I allowed to do it?

Asked Shatrughan getting excited while Siya giggle at his question. She lightly patted his cheek

SIYA- why not? You are getting married to her soon.. so what's the big deal in this?

Shatrughan became happy for this. He looks at Ram who also nods in yes

SHATRUGHAN- thank you bhabhi... But... Hum pehele sabke sath cake cutting karenge.. exactly at 12... Then tomorrow I'll take her out.. will it be ok?

He asked while siya smile and nods in yes. Vitthal enters the room after knocking

VITTHAL- beta ji... Bahurani... Chaliye nashta tayar he...

RAM- ate he kaka...

Vitthal smile and leaves from there.

RAM- Shatrughan... Tell everyone to get ready. We will leave for outing after breakfast

SHATRUGHAN- ok bhaiya

Shatrughan leaves from there while Ram and Siya started getting ready...

*****

All the four couples leaves for outing after breakfast. They visited "Hanuman garhi". It is temple in the main city dedicated to lord Hanuman. It is a called as temple as well as a fort. The temple is a grand structure that takes 76 steps to approach. You will find the statue of Maa Anjani with Bal Hanuman seated on her lap. All of them proceed downstairs after taking the blessings of the lord.

MANVI- kitna sundar tha na didi?

Asked Manvi to Siya for which she nods in agreement.

SIYA- listen Manvi... We will celebrate shruti's birthday at 12 today . And tomorrow Shatrughan wants to take her out alone...

MANVI- really? Wow...

She said in an excitement and looks at bharat who was busy talking with Ram.

URMILA- dii...

Urmila joins them and looks back at Shruti who was with lakshman and Shatrughan.

URMILA- everything is set for tonight right?

SIYA- Don't worry your jiju will do everything.

Urmila sighed and nods.

URMILA- waise... This will be shruti's first birthday with shatrughan. It will be very special for her aren't it?

Asked Urmila while both her sisters nods in agreement.

MANVI- I'm sure.. Shatrughan is going to give her a Romantic surprise. He knows how to make her happy

Said Manvi smiling while urmila agreed to her

SIYA- we all know what Shruti loves. She like to do fun stuffs... She finds romance in these things only...

MANVI- true... Lucky Shruti.. Shatrughan knows how to make her happy

Siya looks at Manvi in confusion by her statement.

URMILA- lucky we all... Ye charo bhai hamara kitna khayal rakhte he...

Urmila corrected Manvi for which she just gave a light nod. Shatrughan shouts loudly interrupting everyone

SHATRUGHAN- bhaiya... Wo dekhiye horse ride...

Everyone looks at the direction to find some horses in a queue and people are waiting for their ride.

LAKSHMAN- yes bhaiya let's go...

Ram nods in yes and everyone moves there.

MAN- ek ghode pe 2 sawari bitha sakte he bhaiyya ji...

The instructor there instructs Ram while he asks for 4 horses.

LAKSHMAN- chaliye madam ...

Lakshman forward his hand to Urmila who accepts it and both of them moves towards one horse.

SHRUTI- we will ride on black one...

Saying this Shruti holds Shatrughan's arm and both of them moves towards their horse. Manvi looks at Bharat who was not looking at her. She smiles sadly which goes noticed by Ram

BHARAT- bhaiya hum ispe chale?

Asked Bharat looking at Ram for which Manvi looks down.

RAM- bharat... You'll leave Manvi alone?

Asked Ram for which Bharat looks at Manvi

SIYA- Manvi... Jao...

Said siya smiling and herself went towards Ram. Manvi looks at Bharat who was looking down feeling embarrassed. She smiles and nods in disbelief

MANVI- chale?

Bharat nods and both of them went near the last horse. The instructor helps Bharat to sit on the horse. He gives his hand to Manvi to help her climb. She sits in front of him. The other couples also settled down on their respective rides with the girls sitting in front of the boys. They started riding around the area. As the horse was moving in a slightly fast pace, Siya closed her eyes and holds Ram's t-shirt tightly hiding her face into his chest. Ram smile at her and covers her embracing his one arm around her while other was holding the rope which was tied to the horse. Urmila shouted as she felt scary with the speed. Lakshman frightened her by pushing her while she started hitting him. He holds her hands and kissed her cheek. Shatrughan and Shruti were laughing and enjoying the ride. Shatrughan was showing her the beautiful surrounding while she enjoyed hearing him. Manvi looks at all of them lovingly. She looks at Bharat from a corner of her eyes who was busy looking around.

MANVI- Bharat....

When he heard her calling, he looks at her

BHARAT- what happened?

MANVI- sabko dekhiye na... How everyone is enjoying..

Bharat looks at his siblings with their respective partners and smile. He then looks at Manvi who was already looking at him in a questioning look

BHARAT- what?

Asked Bharat getting confused. Manvi sighed and nodded in no

MANVI- kuch nahi... You are the most unromantic Raghuvanshi...

Said Manvi while Bharat looks embarrassed.

BHARAT- Manvi.. you know mujhe ye sab nahi ata...

MANVI- yaa...

Manvi exclaimed sadly and gave him a light smile. They completed their ride and everyone gets down from their horse

URMILA- wow.. it was amazing...

SHATRUGHAN- haa.... Ab to zor se bhuk lagi he...

Ram paid to the horse instructor and moves towards everyone

SIYA- Ram... Sabko bhuk lagi he.. let's have something and then proceed.

RAM- ok...

They all started moving from there. Manvi looks at Bharat who have joined lakshman and Shatrughan.

MANVI- hamara kya hoga bhagwan...!!!

She said nodding in disbelief and smile. She too joined her sisters and everyone went to a hotel to have their lunch...

*****

At evening everyone gets back to haveli. They all rested themselves on sofa at the living area. Vitthal brings water for them

SIYA- are.. layiye kaka...

Siya helped him to take the tray. He smiles at her

VITTHAL- koi bat nahi he bahurani... Waise bhi aap sab log thak gaye honge

SHRUTI- bohot jyada kaka... Bohot maze kiye humne...

Said Shruti smiling while Vitthal nods at her. Vashisht also come there

VASHISHT- agaye aap sab? Kaha ghume?

Asked Vashisht smiling. Lakshman had his glass of water and answers

LAKSHMAN- guruji... Hum log pehele hanuman garhi gaye the.. then we did horse riding. Then we had lunch and gone to other places. Bohot thak gaye

Vashisht laughs at him lightly

VASHISHT- ek hi din me thak gaye?

Shatrughan looks at Ram and indicates him to come inside. Ram nods at him

RAM- guruji.. me abhi aya... Shatrughan mere sath chalo

SHATRUGHAN- ji bhaiya...

Both of them leaves from there.

SHRUTI- what happened to jiju?

URMILA- kuch nahi... You have tea na...

Urmila stammered to answer and hands a cup of tea to Shruti. Bharat whisper at Lakshman

BHARAT- what about cake?

LAKSHMAN- Ram bhaiya has ordered. He must have gone to check the preparations

Bharat nods at him. Suddenly Siya's cell phone rang

SIYA- guruji maa ka call he.. me ati hu

She excused herself and Vashisht nods at her.

VASHISHT- aap sab bhi Aram kijiye. Fir khane ka samay hojayega

MANVI- ji guruji...

They all rested themselves on sofa. While guruji Vashisht leaves from there with Vitthal

SIYA- yes maa... We are going to celebrate Shruti's birthday. But she is unaware of it

SUNAINA- Kamal he... I'm hearing this for first time. Shruti apne birthday ko lekar itna excited rehti he hamesha... She herself tells everyone that her birthday is going to come.. and this year she is so silent..??

Sunaina asked Siya being surprised plus confused.

SIYA- maa .. wo apne hone wale sasural me he... She must be feeling little awkward

Said siya smiling while Sunaina agreed to her

SUNAINA- chalo thk he. We will make a call at night to wish her.. ok..

SIYA- ok maa... Byee

Siya disconnect the call and turns around to witness Ram

SIYA- everything is done?

RAM- yes.. bas ek chiz he...

Siya looks confused. Shatrughan comes near them and indicates Ram to speak. Siya observed them

SIYA- what happened?

RAM- Shatrughan wants to prepare shruti's favourite dish to surprise her

Said Ram for which siya gets happy.

SIYA- really?

Shatrughan nods in yes. Siya caresses his face

SHATRUGHAN- her favourite dish is cheese pasta... But bhabhi... We don't have the ingredients. Also I don't know how to cook it

SIYA- Don't worry. Sab hojayega..

She smile at him and looks at Ram

SIYA- Ram... Me kaka se keh du? He will bring the ingredients from market.

Ram nods in yes.

SIYA- and Shatrughan I'll help you to prepare the dish. I'll instruct and you cook. Will that be ok?

SHATRUGHAN- absolutely bhabhi...

He became happy while Ram and Siya looks at each other smiling...

*****

Urmila's phone beep at the night. She checks the message from Lakshman - "everything is done. Bring her after 10 mins." She looks at her side where Shruti was sleeping. She looks at her other side where Manvi was sleeping and she patted her back

URMILA- didi....

She whispered to wake her up. Manvi looks at her

URMILA- it's 11:50... Lakshman has asked to come within 10 mins..

Manvi nods in agreement. Both of them gets up and moves towards Shruti. Manvi patted her to wake her up

MANVI- Shruti.... Shruti get up....

Shruti looks startled and witness both her sisters standing near her

SHRUTI- what happened dii??

URMILA- aaabbb... We've to go down...

SHRUTI- huh...??

Shruti looks confused. Urmila and Manvi looks at each other waiting for the other to speak

MANVI- dii ne bulaya he... Chalo...

SHRUTI- but why? Is everything alright?

Asked shruti in a concern.

URMILA- wo to niche Jake pata lagega.. come on now don't ask more questions..

Urmila makes Shruti to get up from bed. All three of them started moving downstairs. Urmila checked the time on her phone which shows 11:56...

SHRUTI- dii... Ab chaliye bhi... Why you both are moving slowly?

Urmila and Manvi looks at each other and then at Shruti...

MANVI- tumhe kis chiz ki jaldi he!? We have more 4 minutes...

She whispered the last line to herself while Shruti looks confused

SHRUTI- what?

URMILA- kuch nahi... Come lets go...

All three of them went downstairs. There was dark all around..

SHRUTI- dii... Yaha to koi nahi dikh raha ..

She turns around to witness no one. She looks here and there to find Manvi and Urmila..

SHRUTI- urmi dii... Manvi dii.... Where are you both?

She panicked. She looks all around but found no one. She was about to go towards the switch board to switch on the lights when she heard everyone yelling...

ALL- surprise...... Happy Birthday Shruti....

The lights went on and Shruti became surprised looking at everyone. The whole place was decorated with balloons. Shruti looks at Siya who spread her arms calling her. Shruti runs towards her and hugs her

SIYA- happy birthday darling..

SHRUTI- thank you dii...

Siya kissed her forehead.

SHRUTI- I thought you all have forgotten..

URMILA- aise kaise? Hum hamari choti si behen ka birthday kaise bhul sakte he?

Said Urmila hugging her. Manvi hugs her from other side

MANVI- waise to har sal 10 din pehle hum sabko bol bolke yad dilati ho ki tumhara birthday araha he.. is bar kyu nahi kiya?

Shruti smile at her question and looks at Siya

SHRUTI- taiji and maa has given us n number of instructions. To behave properly, to not to speak more, to not to do any mischief when we are at didi's place. Isliye mene kuch nahi kaha...

Shruti admitted her stupidity while everyone laughs at her. Urmila patted shruti's head

URMILA- stupid...

The four girls hugs each other while everyone looks at them. Shruti moves towards Guru Vashisht and takes his blessings

VASHISHT- hamesha khush rahiye beta. Janmdin ki shubhkamnaye..

SHRUTI- thank you Guruji...

VITTHAL- mubarak ho bitiya...

SHRUTI- thank you kaka...

She smiles and looks at Shatrughan who brought a cake and kept at table. Siya indicates her to cut the cake. Everyone claps when Shruti cut the piece and gives Shatrughan the first one. He also make her eat the same piece

SHATRUGHAN- happy birthday..

SHRUTI- thanks...

LAKSHMAN- ha ha... Hamare samne to aise hi wish karenge... Badme to special wala celebrate karenge..

Everyone laughs at him while Shruti looks embarrassed. Siya's phone rang and she keeps the phone on speaker

CHANDRA- siya... Beta where is Shruti. She is not picking up her phone

SIYA- ha chachi.. one minute.

She gave shruti the cellphone.

SHRUTI- hii maa...

CHANDRA- happy birthday beta...

SHRUTI- thank you maa...

KUSHAL- happy birthday my princess..

Shruti smile at them giving her wishes

SHRUTI- thank you so much papa...

KUSHAL- so you got a surprise ha?

SHRUTI- you knew about it?

KUSHAL- ofcourse...

Shruti looks at Shatrughan and nods her head. Siya cuts the cake and distribute them to all.. Shruti continued to talk while Shatrughan feed her a piece. Manvi looks at them smiling and then looks at Bharat.

KUSHAL- acha talk with your tauji and taiji..

JANAK- many many happy returns of the day Shruti...

Shruti smile hearing Janak. Sunaina also wished her the same

SUNAINA- our princess has completed her 22 years. Congrats...

Shruti giggle at her

SHRUTI- thank you both of you.

JANAK- ok ab hum rakhte he.. baki bate kal karenge ok.. enjoy

SHRUTI- see you tauji...

She disconnected the call. Ram makes her eat one piece

RAM- happy returns of the day to the youngest member of our family...

Shruti smile at him. He side hugs her. He hands him a gift

RAM- from both of us...

Ram said looking at siya while Shruti became happy..

SHRUTI- wow.. thank you jiju..

Bharat moves towards Shruti and gave her the gift

BHARAT- happy birthday Shruti..

SHRUTI- thank you bhaiya..

She smiles and accept it. Lakshman and Urmila moves towards Shruti

LAKSHMAN- me to kuch nahi laya..

Shruti pout and looks angry

SHRUTI- I don't know anything.. I want my gift..

LAKSHMAN- you celebrate your birthday for gift or what?

URMILA- oh stop teasing her.

Urmila snatched the gift from lakshman who was hiding it behind him. And gave it to Shruti. Lakshman takes the cream of the cake and applies it to shruti's cheek

LAKSHMAN- happy birthday...

SHRUTI- haww... Didi...

She complains to Urmila who laughs at them. Siya brought a bowl towards Shruti

SIYA- now Shruti... This is the special surprise for you..

Shruti became happy looking at her favourite pasta.

SHRUTI- wow dii.. you made?

Siya nods in no and looks at Shatrughan. Shruti follows her sight and became happy looking at Shatrughan

SHRUTI- are you serious?

Shatrughan nods in yes. He makes her eat one spoon of pasta

URMILA- how's it?

SHRUTI- yumm... Not bad cookie...

She pulls his cheek and everyone laughs at them. Manvi looks at bharat and smile sadly. Ram noticed her but didn't said anything. Everyone started taking pictures of first Shruti and Shatrughan and then of everyone together...

*****

Ram and siya enters their room after the celebration.

SIYA- baba re... Aaj to bohot late hogaya..

She said looking at the time which shows 1:30 am..

RAM- hmm... We have to take rest tomorrow anyway.. let Shruti and shatru enjoy alone...

Siya nods in yes. Ram thinks about what was bothering Manvi

RAM- siya...

SIYA- hmm??

Ram moves towards her and sit beside her

RAM- is Manvi alright?

Siya looks confused when Ram asked her this question

SIYA- yaa... I mean.. what will happen to her?

RAM- no actually.. I'm observing since long.. she seems to be little sad..

Siya looks confused and thinks about Manvi.

SIYA- I don't have any idea of this..

Ram smile and nods at her

RAM- may be I'm thinking too much.

He looks at siya who was thinking something. He patted her shoulder and she looks at him

SIYA- actually... She was saying something when we visited Hanuman garhi.. .

Siya recall the event when they were discussing about shruti's birthday and Manvi addressing Shruti as lucky having Shatrughan with her. Ram waited for her to continue

RAM- about what?

SIYA- I think it is regarding Bharat...

Said siya making Ram more confused

RAM- kuch hua he kya unke bich?

Siya gave a don't know expression. Both of them thinks about Bharat and Manvi

RAM- let's talk with them tomorrow. I'll talk with Bharat.. you have a talk with Manvi

SIYA- will it be fine Ram..? I mean we don't know if this is the exact reason.

RAM- let's try siya .. we are their elders. We have concern for them.. and if there is something which is only their matter, then we will not ask further..

Ram keeps his hand on Siya's hand consoling her while she smiles at him

SIYA- ya you are right.. I'll talk with her

Ram nods in yes. Both of them goes to sleep...

*****

Next morning Shruti was getting ready in her room when the door knocks

SHRUTI- yes?

Shatrughan comes inside

SHATRUGHAN- maa...

He gave her his phone while she takes it smiling

SHRUTI- hello...

KRANTI- happy birthday beta...

SHRUTI- thank you aunty... How are you?

KRANTI- we are so fine.. you all are enjoying there na?

Shruti smile at her and looks at Shatrughan

SHRUTI- yes aunty..

KRANTI- have a talk with your papa...

Kranti gives the phone to Dashrath

DASHRATH- happy birthday to our youngest daughter in law

Shruti giggle at this while Shatrughan looks at her confused

SHRUTI- thank you uncle..

DASHRATH- so what's today's plan?

SHRUTI- Shatrughan is taking me out somewhere. But I don't know the place

Shatrughan smirks at her while Dashrath smile at them.

DASHRATH- wait...

He passes the phone to Sumitra.

SUMITRA- many happy returns of the day Shruti

SHRUTI- thank you sumitra aunty

SUMITRA- I hope you like the pasta cooked by Shatrughan

Shruti became surprised and looks at Shatrughan.

SHRUTI- ofcourse aunty. He'll only cook after marriage

Sumitra laughs at it while Shatrughan pout.

SUMITRA- ok.. both of you enjoy. God bless you

SHRUTI- bye aunty..

They disconnected the call. Shruti gave the phone to Shatrughan

SHATRUGHAN- what choti maa was saying?

Shruti giggle and nods in no

SHRUTI- me kyu batau...

She looks in mirror and applies her lip gloss while Shatrughan watched her

SHRUTI- by the way.. where you are taking me?

SHATRUGHAN- me kyu batau...

He acts like her for which she pout. He smiles and takes her hand in his. He gave a light kiss on her hands while she smile looking at him

SHATRUGHAN- happy birthday to the most special person in my life...

He makes her wear a diamond bracelet. Shruti smile and hugs him. They stood there for sometime. Manvi enters there and find them hugging. Shruti release Shatrughan

MANVI- OMG.... Ab door knock karke ana padega kya?

Asked Manvi teasing while Shatrughan looks embarrassed

SHRUTI- dii...

Manvi laughs at them.

MANVI- ab chalo.. jiju has asked both of you to go and come back soon..

Shatrughan nods at her. He forward his hand towards Shruti while she gave her hand in his. Both of them leaves from there while Manvi kept on looking at them smiling...

*****

Shatrughan takes Shruti to a carnival which was situated in the main city. It was a funfair with amusement rides, food vendors, merchandise vendors, games, thrill acts and many more.

SHRUTI- wow... Funfair.?

SHATRUGHAN- I know you love this..

Shruti gave him a million dollar smile and hugs him. He looks around where people were watching them.

SHATRUGHAN- baby this is not Delhi or mumbai.. everyone is watching us...

Shruti release him and looks at him in a pout

SHRUTI- so what? Don't act bore cookie..

Shatrughan giggle at her..

SHATRUGHAN- ab chale?

Shruti nods in agreement and both went inside hand in hand. Shruti takes him towards the giant rides first. They goes towards the roller coaster and occupies the seat in between.

Akhiyan meri pooch rahi hain

Dil ko mere chain nahi hai

Kithe ladaiyan ve, tu akhiyan kithe ladayiyan ve

They both holds each other's hand and shouted loudly. As the ride stops Shatrughan feels dizzy while Shruti laughs at him.

Kaise tujhko mai bataun

raahen teri takdi jaaun

Neendan churaiyan ve

Tu meriyan neendan churaiyan ve

Next they goes to the bumper cars. Both of them occupied different cars and bump each other while riding...

Dhadkan ye kehti hai

Dil tere bin dhadke na

Ik tu hi yaar mera

Mujhko kya duniya se lena

Shruti takes Shatrughan towards the games section. They moves towards the hoopla stall in which a ring can be demonstrated to fit neatly around a wooden block...

Dhadkan ye kehti hai

Dil tere bin dhadke na

Ik tu hi yaar mera

Mujhko kya duniya se lena

Shruti tried to hit the aim but didn't succeed all the three times. Shatrughan laughs at her and she asked him to try. He also does the same but got one correct. He moves his hand in the air to celebrate while Shruti pout at him...

Tujhme raat meri tujhme din mere

Lamha ik jiyun na mai to bin tere

They moves towards the archery section where they have to hit the balloon in the middle. Shatrughan aims to hit while Shruti cheers for him. He finally hits in the fourth attempt out of five. He wins a soft toy for that and gives it to Shruti.

Hai tere saath safar

Jaana mujhe hai kidar

Ki beet jaaye tujhme ye umar

She takes it from him and kissed him on his cheek. He takes their selfie with the soft toy.

Ik pal ki bhi ab to

Doori na mujhjo dena

Ik tu hi yaar mera mujhko kya duniya se lena

Ik tu hi yaar mera mujhko kya duniya se lena

They moves towards the food counter. They had pani puri together for which Shatrughan cried due to more chillies.

Hissa hai tu ab to mere

Dil ke jazbaaton ka

Tu lafz hai thera hua

Ab meri baaton ka

Shruti brought water bottle for him and he had it in one go. She laughs at him nodding her head in disbelief..

Hissa hai tu ab to mere

Dil ke jazbaaton ka

Tu lafz hai thera hua

Bas meri baaton ka

Shruti brought ice cream for them. Shatrughan throws his cone for which Shruti looks at him in confusion. He smirks and ask her to share her ice cream. She smiles and both of them share one ice cream...

Aankhen ye kehti hain

Tu saamne mere rehna

Ik tu hi yaar mera

Mujhko kya duniya se lena

Shatrughan brings candy floss for her and they both feeding each other. Shatrughan clicks a picture of them and uploads in his social media account.

Ik tu hi yaar mera

Mujhko kya duniya se lena..!!!

Shatrughan looks at her and kissed her forehead while she smiles and hugs him tightly.

SHATRUGHAN- I love you baby...

SHRUTI- I love you too cookie...

They smile and tightened the hug not bothering about the people around them...

*****

References:

Song: "Tu hi yaar mera"- Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019 movie)

Siya was sitting in garden and smile looking at the picture Shatrughan uploaded. She likes the picture and send a comment on it - "#CoupleGoals right there. Love you guys..." Manvi came there carrying two cups of tea for them.

MANVI- here's yours..

She give siya one cup sitting besides her. Siya shows the picture to Manvi.

MANVI- wow... Crazy these two are

SIYA- indeed...

They both smile at them having their tea.

MANVI- where's Urmila?

SIYA- Urmila is with Ram Lakshman and Bharat playing carrom at terrace...

Said Siya in a giggle..

MANVI- then what we are doing here? Let's go there

Saying Manvi was about to get up when Siya holds her hand and stops her

SIYA- betho na Manvi... It's so long that we haven't talk with each other alone..

Manvi smile at her and holds her hand.

MANVI- oh... So today is lecture day from professor Siya Raghuvanshi to the student Manvi Rajrishi...

Said Manvi laughing while siya smile at her

SIYA- no lectures... Just a talk... Tum khush ho na Manvi?

Asked Siya suddenly for which Manvi looks surprised

MANVI- dii?? Why this question?

Siya holds her hand and looks at her

SIYA- bas aise hi... I want to know about my sister...

Manvi smile at her and nods in yes

MANVI- I'm very happy dii... For you and jiju... For Urmila and Lakshman... For Shruti and Shatrughan....

SIYA- for Bharat and you???

Siya looks at her while Manvi gave a light smile.

MANVI- ofcourse... I'm happy...

Said Manvi smiling sadly. Siya looks at her in surprise

SIYA- Bharat loves you Manvi...

MANVI- I know dii...

Manvi answered suddenly while siya smile at her.

SIYA- then why I'm witnessing dissatisfaction on your face..??

Manvi sighed and continued

MANVI- dii... I'm completely fine. It's just that... Bharat is different. When I watch other couples I feel somewhere that why Bharat doesn't shows his loves towards me... I mean... Look at jiju... Lakshman.. Shatrughan... They all shows love by different things for their partners...

Manvi confessed her feelings to Siya. She gave a light smile at her

SIYA- Manvi... Everyone has different ways to show their love. Some expresses some doesn't. It does not mean that they don't love you. It's just that they can't express it to you

Siya tried to make her understand. Manvi smile at her

MANVI- I know dii... But... Being a girl you can understand how it feels when your partner makes you feel special.

SIYA- you've accepted bharat as he was.. right!?

Manvi smile at her while siya looks worried

MANVI- don't worry dii. I'm just telling my concern. Nothing else.. it doesn't mean that I'm not happy with Bharat. Come on dii I love him..

Siya sighed and caresses her face. Manvi side hugs her ..

MANVI- meri pyari didi .. itna tension mat lijiye. .

SIYA- if you're happy, then I'll not take any tension...

They both smile looking at each other...

*****

Upstairs in terrace, the rest four were playing carrom. Ram and Urmila in one team while Lakshman and Bharat in another.

LAKSHMAN- ayeee cheater.....

Shouted lakshman at Urmila. Her lips goes in O shape with shock..

URMILA- I'm not a cheater... What did I do?

LAKSHMAN- you don't know how to play...

Both of them started fighting. Siya and Manvi came there. Siya moves towards Ram and stand behind him keeping her hands on his shoulder from behind. While Manvi sits beside Bharat and smile at him.

URMILA- jiju tell your carbon copy to behave...

She hits lakshman throwing the striker at him...

MANVI- oh god.. Urmila to he hi jhagdalu... Mujhse ladti to thi hi ab lakshman se bhi...

Urmila looks angry while Lakshman laughs at her. Siya pulls her cheek. Shatrughan and Shruti also enters there.

LAKSHMAN- ayiye ayiye birthday girl...

Said lakshman in a teasing tone while Shruti looks down smiling.

URMILA- so... Kaisa raha?

SHRUTI- superb... We enjoyed a lot ..

Shruti started telling everyone about their day out and what they did in the funfair.

MANVI- are wahh... It seems someone has given you a very special surprise

Said Manvi teasing Shatrughan while he nods in yes

SHATRUGHAN- dena to tha hi. . otherwise I've to hear from your sister daily that I did nothing for her birthday. I've to bear her tantrums...

Said Shatrughan joking while the boys laughs at him. Shruti pout and side hugs Siya

URMILA- very bad Shatrughan... For a change, today Mr romantic title was shifted from jiju to you... But saying this you've spoilt that.

Said Urmila complaining while Shruti nods in agreement

SIYA- come on Shatrughan... Take your words back and say something nice . Otherwise Shruti will not spare you

Said siya in a warning while Shatrughan holds his ears looking at Shruti

SHATRUGHAN- aapke nakhre uthana to mere liye pyar he Shruti jii....

Shruti smile looks embarrassed while everyone shouted in a sound of "OOO" at them.

MANVI- let's go downstairs.. kaka has prepared snacks for us..

They all started moving downstairs while Ram and Siya left alone there

RAM- bat hui Manvi se?

Asked Ram in a concern. Siya gave him an assured smile

SIYA- nothing to worry much... You have a work to do..

Ram looks confused at her

RAM- for me?

Siya nods in yes and Ram waits for her to speak

SIYA- Bharat needs a special type of guidance from his romantic Ram bhaiya...

Said Siya smiling while Ram understood what she wants to say. He nods his head in agreement and held Siya's hand.

RAM- everything is going to be fine...

SIYA- it already is...

Said Siya giving him a smile while he nods in yes smiling. Both of them proceed downstairs...

*****

Next day at morning, everyone were sitting in living area, some reading newspaper and others checking their phones. Siya brought tea to everyone.

URMILA- where we are going today?

LAKSHMAN- wherever Ram bhaiya takes us...

Answered lakshman flipping the page of his newspaper. Urmila thinks something and said to lakshman

URMILA- laksh... Let's have dinner outside tonight... You and me??

Lakshman looks at her in confusion

LAKSHMAN- what's the need mila?? We will have it with family..

Urmila gave him a look and pout folding her arms

URMILA- ok...

Lakshman smile at her nodding in disbelief. He takes her hand and kissed it. She looks shocked

URMILA- kya kar rahe he aap? Everyone's here ..

She said looking embarrassed and takes her hand back. Ram enters there from upstairs

RAM- bharat ... Come with me...

BHARAT- ji bhaiyya...

Bharat gets up from his place and moves towards Ram. He looks at Siya

RAM- we will just take a walk and come

Siya smile and nods in yes. Lakshman looks at them

LAKSHMAN- bhaiya hum bhi ate he..

He said looking at Shatrughan while Shatrughan also nods.

RAM- no lakshman.. you all get ready. We will go for other places to roam today. Bharat and I will be back soon...

Lakshman smile and nods at him. Ram takes bharat with him outside. They were taking a walk around haveli. Bharat was looking around the people. There were many people having small shops, while some kids were selling some items on road. Some people were doing street skit on road while people were watching them. Bharat looks at them sadly. Ram observed him.

RAM- Bharat....

As ram called him, Bharat looks at him. Ram smile at him and ask him to walk while he nods in agreement

RAM- what are you thinking bharat?

Ram asked him when he found Bharat sad.

BHARAT- bhaiya... We witness so poverty in our country. Some people have everything for themselves, but some people have nothing.

Said Bharat looking sad. Ram smile at him lightly

BHARAT- sometimes I feel that I can't do anything. My degree, my money is so useless... Which can't improve the status of poor in our country

Bharat looks at Ram. Ram keeps his hand on Bharat's shoulder

RAM- duniya me aisi bohot sari chize he Bharat. You can't find solutions to all. You can't make every person Happy. But yes... The least you can do is, help them as much as you can...

Bharat smile at his elder brother's suggestion. They continued their walk..

RAM- you know what is the biggest sin in this world? It is that we are not helping others though we have the capability to do it...

Bharat looks at him while Ram continued looking straight..

RAM- ek Insan hone ka yahi farz he hum sabka Bharat ki hum unki madat kare jinhe hamari zarurat he. Unke liye kuch kare jinke liye hum karna chahte he. You are born to fulfill the responsibilities that is there for you..

Ram patted on his shoulder while Bharat smile. They turns around and continued their walk..

BHARAT- sometimes I feel so relieved talking with you bhaiya.. and sometimes I feel I'm stuck in my life, knowing nothing about it when you are not there..

RAM- that's my responsibility as a brother for you. Tumhare bhi life me bohot farz he Bharat, that you have to fulfill. As a son, as a brother, as a person... And now, as a husband too....

Bharat looks at him in surprise while Ram gave a light smile at him nodding his head.

RAM- one girl, who leaves her house, her family, her relatives, her everything, becomes a part of our life. They choose to live the way we are living, they choose to live the way we love them to see. They sacrifice their everything just to keep us happy. That is a wife Bharat...

They stop walking standing infront of the haveli's gate. Bharat continued looking at Ram

RAM- Manvi loves you to the core bharat. Tumhare liye she have changed herself, I've seen... Badle me tumse thoda pyar hi to chahti he na..?

BHARAT- bhaiyaa...

Bharat speak in between but didn't know what to say. Ram waited for him while he looks down thinking..

RAM- I know you love her too. Tumhare dil me uske liye bohot pyar he.

Said Ram caressing his back while Bharat nods in yes.

RAM- but Bharat, sometimes you have to show the love towards our partner just to make them feel special. The two knows about each other's love, but sometimes you've to showcase it through your actions. Dil ki bat zuban tak nahi laoge to samne wale ko pata kaise chalega?

Bharat looks sad about what he was doing with Manvi. He felt that she must be feeling ignored by his this type of behavior.

RAM- tum bhi apne dil ki bat zuban pe lao bharat.. then see the difference.. manvi's face will be lightened 100 times from now..

Said Ram smirking while Bharat smile looking embarassed. Ram nods in disbelief and patted his shoulder. Both of them gets inside.

*****

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SIYA- very nice....

Siya appreciate Manvi as she tried to prepare a circular aloo paratha. As she was rolling the dough, it got break in between

MANVI- uffo...

Manvi looks frustrated and was about to through the rolling pin in anger when Siya holds her hand

SIYA- Manvi..??

Manvi looks sad and frustrated. Siya sighed and gave her a light smile

SIYA- it's ok Manvi. It's your first try.. aur us hisab se tumne bohot acha kiya he..

Said Siya smiling. She took the paratha made by her and keep it on pan to cook. Manvi looks at Siya

MANVI- Bharat will laugh looking at this..

SIYA- Bharat will never do such things which make you hurt..

Siya tried to make Manvi look relaxed. Urmila and Shruti enters in kitchen. They looks at the paratha

URMILA- ye konse country ka map he?

Urmila laughs at it while Shruti giggle. Manvi pout and looks at Siya

SIYA- shut up you both. Atleast she tried. You both didn't do that also...

Siya scolds her two sisters while they stopped laughing.

MANVI- dii... I think this idea was really very bad. I don't know how to cook and what I cooked in my first attempt? Aloo paratha??

Siya nods in disbelief. She flips the paratha on pan applying little ghee to it.

SIYA- Manvi.. everything has a first attempt. And you have done it for Bharat right. I'm sure he is going to appreciate you..

URMILA- aur kya..?? Dii.. you are thinking too much. Bharat bhaiya doesn't say anything to you. Why would he make fun of you?

Urmila tried to calm Manvi down. She still looks worried

MANVI- that is the only point na.. Bharat says nothing to me..

She said being sad. Siya looks at her understanding what she meant while other two looks confused.

SHRUTI- kya ?? Kya matlab??

SIYA- kuch nahi.. tum dono jao vitthal kaka ki help karo breakfast table pe lagane me..

Siya instructs her sisters and they nodded in agreement. They both leaves from there keeping Manvi and Siya alone.

SIYA- relax Manvi... Aur aisi bate mat karo. Kal mene samjhaya na tumhe?

Manvi looks at her and nods in yes. Siya took the paratha from pan and clicks the picture of it to send it to Chandra. She shows it to Manvi...

SIYA- everything takes time Manvi. Just be patient.. everything will be fine ..

Siya caresses her back and Manvi smile at her...

At breakfast table, everyone gets settled down.

LAKSHMAN- where we are going today?

Asked lakshman while having a glass of juice.

RAM- today we will visit Nageshwarnath temple. Then we will have lunch and then the ladies can do shopping...

Ram announced while the girls gets happy hearing it. Bharat looks at Manvi who was sitting in front of him.

SIYA- Bharat... Have this...

Siya serve him the paratha made by Manvi. Lakshman and Shatrughan looks at the different shape paratha and was about to joke when Shruti stops them..

SHRUTI- before commenting anything remember that Manvi dii has made it...

Lakshman and Shatrughan gulped and closed their mouth. Bharat smile and have a piece of paratha. Everyone waited for him to say something.

URMILA- kaisa laga?

Bharat looks at Manvi who was looking down.

BHARAT- very nice... Just like Manvi...

His comment made Manvi looks at him startled. While everyone became surprise. Ram and Siya smile at him.

SHATRUGHAN- what did you said??

LAKSHMAN- aap bharat bhaiya hi he na?

Asked lakshman touching Bharat's forehead while everyone laughs at it.

RAM- are? What is so surprising in this? Can't he praise his wife to be?

Said Ram looking at Manvi who was still shocked and surprised both. Shruti hits her elbow to Manvi to bring her back in her senses. Manvi looks at everyone and then at Bharat.

MANVI- it is your favourite dish. To socha yahi banau. It was my first attempt..

BHARAT- now I will love to have paratha from you only. Roz banana...

Everyone looks shocked by this side of Bharat. Manvi was about to fall listening to him when Shruti held her. Manvi looks at Bharat who was smiling looking at her. Ram and siya looks at each other smiling...

*****

The temple of Nageshwar nath is situated in the main city. It is said to be built by Kush, son of lord Ram. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Nageshwar Nath, the presiding deity of Ayodhya. Everyone of them visited the temple to take the blessings. As the couples went hand in hand, Bharat looks at them and then at Manvi. He moves near her and gives her his hand to hold. She looks at him in surprise while he waited for her to hold his hand...

BHARAT- what are you thinking? I'm waiting for it...

Said Bharat smiling. Manvi gulped and gave him a light smile. She gives her hand in his and he holds it tight. They visited the temple and took the blessings together. After moving downstairs, they move towards a juice center to have some refreshments...

URMILA- oh my god... It's so warm here...

She said fanning herself with her stole which she was wearing.

LAKSHMAN- the one who is so hot is herself feeling hot..??

Lakshman whispered near her ear for which she hits him with her elbow. Manvi looks around to find Bharat but he was not visible.

MANVI- where has Bharat gone?

She asked looking around. Everyone also did the same but didn't find him.

SHATRUGHAN- here he is...

Said Shatrughan looking at bharat who was coming near them.

RAM- where were you bharat?

Asked Ram while Bharat first looks at Manvi and then at Ram and Siya.

BHARAT- bhaiya... Bhabhi... If you two permit, then may I take Manvi with me for sometime? We will meet you all at lunch..

As soon as bharat said this Manvi looks at him in wonder. Ram and Siya looks at each other and then at Bharat.

LAKSHMAN- but where you are going?

Asked Lakshman but Ram indicates him to keep quiet. Bharat looks at Ram.

RAM- sure Bharat.. you both can go..

Bharat smile and looks at Siya who also nods in yes smiling.

BHARAT- thank you bhabhi... We will be back till lunch.. just message me where we will meet...

Ram nods and indicates Manvi to go. She looks at Siya who was smiling allowing her to go. Bharat and Manvi leaves from there.

LAKSHMAN- bhaiya.. may I ask what is going on?

Asked lakshman to Ram while others were too confused.

URMILA- dii... Jiju... Is everything fine between them? I mean... Subah se hum dekh rahe he.. it seems very different and confusing...

Said Urmila in a worry. Siya smile at her.

SIYA- don't worry.. everything is fine.. it's just that.. bharat and Manvi are starting afresh...

Urmila and Shruti narrowed their eyebrow looking confused while Lakshman and Shatrughan looks at each other. Ram watched them..

RAM- oho. Nothing to worry guys.. come on we will move to other place. Till then both of them will be back...

Said Ram assuring everyone while they smile.

*****

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