Hi Guysss...
I am here with the first chapter of this story.
CHAPTER-1
My heart pounded to the beat of my feet racing over the hard ground.
Sweat beaded my forehead, causing my hair to cling to it as my throat ached for air, more air.
The delicious rush of wind past my face thrilled me.
My muscles stretched, pushed harder.
My pace evened out and my legs made the track fly under me.
I turned back to see if he was behind me but to my luck he was nowhere in sight.
Either he was lagging way behind or had given up already.
But i had to make sure that i reach the finishing point no matter what.
I continued running for what seemed like longer than it should have taken to get back to the parking lot but I figured it was because I wanted to get back so fast.
A distinct old dead tree came up on the path that meant that I should be able to see my finishing point around the next bend.
Forcing my legs to push harder I kept my sprint, anticipating the relief of seeing my angel's smile.
I rounded the bend in the path and came to an abrupt halt.
My breathing hitched in my throat making my already screaming lungs just about burst...
I bent down n kept my hands on my knees trying to calm myself and took a few deep breaths.
As i stood straight, my angel literally jumped on me so hard that i got pushed back but i quickly got a grip of myself and hugged her.
Ashu u have put on a lot a weight beta. Thoda kam khaya karo. Get off me. I can hardly breath.
On hearing this she got off me n made a sad pout.
Daddy... Aap sach bolrahe ho??? Am i that fat????
She checked herself to see if she had really put on weight.
No Baby... I was just kidding. U are the most fittest kid for ur age in this whole city.
Really??? She got happy .
Fittest kid of the fittest dad ever.
I let out a laugh n opening my arms said- Come here.
She hugged me again and said- I love you Daddy. And Thanks for winning this race for me.
Anything for you Beta. I can never ever let you down.
While the father- daughter duo were having their moment, someone came from behind and said-
Arey yaar tum baap Beti ka self-appreciation khatam hogaya ho to hamari ore bhi dekhlo.
I am still here. Aur waise bhi Manik maanna padega.
Aajtak tujhe race me koi nahi hara paaya.
Tu sach me mahaan hai.
Mujhe lagta hai tujhe Olympics me try karna chahiye.
India ka naam roshan karega tu.
Manik- Sorry Mukti... Not interested. I am happy with my restaurant business.
I run only for Ashu.
Mukti- Haan Haan jaanti hoon. Tu aur teri beti. Dono bilkul ek jaise ho. Ziddi n insane.
Ashika- Yes Bua you are right. Hum dono ek jaise hai. Haina Daddy.
Manik- Ofcourse sweety. U are a complete carbon copy of me.
Ashika- Really Daddy.
Manik- Mmm..hmm...
Ashika got extremely happy on hearing this and rushed inside their house.
Mukti- Waise Manik tera competitor kaha hai. Kahi raaste me behosh to nahi hogaya???
"Mai yaha hoon..." said a man panting heavily.
Ashika came out with a bottle of protein shake for Manik and handed it to him.
Ashika- Sam Bhaiyya kya hua aap race haar kaise gaye??? Aap to badi badi baatein kar rahe the ki aap Daddy ko race me hara doge and Daddy is no match for u blah blah blah...
Sam- Arey Ashika maine jo kuch bhi kaha wo to bas mazak tha . Tum seriously kyu le rahi ho us baat ko.
What do u say Jijaji??? Ye sirf ek fun race thi na. The bet thing is not serious right???
Manik- Wrong... The bet is very much serious. And u have lost the bet. So u better start executing it.
Saying this Manik and Ashika along with Mukti turned back to leave.
Sam- But Jiju...
Manik- Sam... Stop calling me that. I m not married to ur sister yet. And i m not even engaged to her. So next time better be careful. And inform ur sister as well . Ask her not to mess with my daughter ever again.
Sam- Ok. I get it. Mai bol doonga.
Ashika- Good. Now u may leave...
Sam left from there with a fake smile.
Ashika- Daddy... Please aap us Dia the Devil se dur hi raho. She is trouble for us. I dont like her.
Manik- Ok Sweety... I always will do everything As you like it.
Ashika- Thanks Daddy. U are the best. I love you.
Ashika pecked Maniks cheek while hugging him.
"Ouch... Daddy... "
Maniks stubble rubbed Ashika's cheek .
Ashika- Daddy i think u need to visit a saloon very badly.
Manik- No. We are not getting into this discussion.
Manik tried to escape from there and Ashika followed him.
Ashika- Daddy... Please. Please...
Ashika made a puppy face while pleading .
How could Manik not melt seeing her cute little daughter's face.
But he had his own ways to get out of this situation.
Ashu don't u think i deserve a treat from u for winning the race.
Ashika- Ofcourse Daddy. Let's go out for lunch .
Manik- Done... See u then. Have to rush to work. Will pick u up from school at 1 pm.
Ashika- Ok Daddy. But dont be late.
Manik- Cross my heart. Its a gentlemans promise. Ok now go n get ready for school. Already u have missed a lot of important classes.
Both of them had their breakfast that was prepared n served by Mukti. Then they left for their respective destination.
Phewww...
Done with another update.
Hope u Guysss like it.
Ignore d typos if any.
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Qstns:
1. How was the first chapter?
2. What do u think about-
Manik-
Ashika-
Sam-
Dia -
3. Who do u think would fit in for the character of Sam n Dia?
4. What do u think is the secret of Manik's stubble?
5. Give ur opinion on Manik n Ashika's bond?
6. Should i continue???
7. Do u want it to be a short story or a regular ff?
Please try to answer all these qstns.
Awaiting ur response...
Love,
Sarah
Ashnoor Kaur as Ashika M. Malhotra
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