Destiny

FINALLY

The sun rose over the quaint neighborhood, casting its golden glow upon the house.Inside, Ishika awoke with a sense of excitement tingling in her veins. Today was the day her best friend, Ashika, and her boyfriend, Dev, were coming back to their home after a long journey abroad.With a determined smile, Ishika sprang out of bed and gazed around her bedroom, envisioning the day ahead.

It's been a week since they came back and now they were both busy in their work.Ishika had been preparing most of the file for his office and Avinash had been busy with meetings and clients.She knew that she wanted everything to be perfect for their homecoming so Ishika herself decided to clean the house .Thus, she embarked on a mission to clean every nook and cranny of her house until it sparkled like a diamond.She told Avinash to come back early and of course he had to agree.

"Abhi aaj zaldi aana hai aapko kyunki Dev aur Ashika dinner ke Liye aarahe hai"
"Ohh thik hai toh mein sab maids ko boldeta hu Khanna aur Baki kaam ke Liye"
"Nahi nahi Abhi aaj mein khud Khanna banaugi"
"Par jaan log hai na yeh sab Karne ke Liye tum kyun karogi"
"Kyunki mujhe Karna hai tum Jao Apna kaam Karne"
"Par ...."
"Par war Kuch nahi Abhi aap Jao"
"Accha thik hai par dhyan se"
"Hmm hmm"she said and turned back but Avinash pulled her by her wrist and turned her back and kissed her.
"Yeh kaise bhul sakta hu"he said and Ishika blushed.Even after all these months Ishika couldnot stop blushing at his actions and words.

After Avinash left she began to do her work.

With meticulous care, she polished every surface until it gleamed under the warm sunlight streaming through the windows. As she hummed a cheerful tune, the aroma of her culinary creations filled the air, promising a delightful feast.Armed with a feather duster and a bucket of soapy water, Ishika dove headfirst into the cleaning frenzy. She moved with the precision of a seasoned professional, tackling each room with unwavering determination.

First, the living room. She fluffed the cushions, straightened the throw blankets, and polished the wooden coffee table until it gleamed. Next, the kitchen. She scrubbed every surface, from the countertops to the sink, until they shone like new.

As she was doing work suddenly the door bell rang.
She rushed to the door thinking it's them but when the door opened she was shocked to see a man.He was standing holding a bag.
"Yes" she said in a questioning tone.
"Ma'am this, this is sent by Avinash sir. He said me to give this to you."he said while forwarding his hand.
"Umm okay thank you so much" she said with a smile and took the bag from him.
She went inside and opened the bag to see her favorite food with her favorite drink and dessert.
As she was unpacking the bag she found a note .

"I know you won't let anyone help you but please have this.have your food and don't stress yourself much or else I will tell them not to come"

As she read the note she called Avinash. Avinash being in middle of meeting picked up her call.
"Abhi thank you so much for food"she said in a happy tone"
"Did you eat it?"
"No I will eat it now, have you eaten your lunch?"
" I will after this meeting"
"You are in meeting?"
"Yeah"
"Ohh sorry for disturbing you can continue "
"Baby you can never disturb me"
"Okay okay now focus on your meeting andet me do my work"saying this she cut the call.

Hours flew by in a whirlwind of activity as Ishika swept, scrubbed, and dusted her way through the house. With each passing minute, her anticipation grew, fueling her efforts to create a welcoming haven for her returning loved ones.

As the clock ticked closer to their expected arrival time,Ishika turned her attention to the kitchen. She knew that a feast awaited Ashika and Dev, one that would tantalize their taste buds and warm their hearts.

Consulting her favorite recipe book, Ishika selected an array of dishes to prepare. Lasagna with layers of gooey cheese and savory marinara sauce, roasted vegetables drizzled with olive oil and herbs, and a decadent chocolate cake for dessert.

With practiced skill, Ishika chopped, stirred, and seasoned, infusing each dish with love and care. The kitchen soon filled with the rich aroma of simmering sauces and baking bread, a tantalizing preview of the culinary delights to come.

As the final touches were put in place, Ishika stepped back to admire her handiwork. The house sparkled from top to bottom, every corner exuding an air of warmth and welcome. The table was set with care, adorned with candles and fresh flowers to create an inviting ambiance.

With a satisfied smile, Ishika glanced at the clock and realized that Ashika and Dev would be arriving soon. Her heart fluttered with anticipation, a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursing through her veins.

She licked the phone and dialed Avinash number.
"Abhi where are you? I told you to come back soon"
" baby I am right at the door"
As he said this the door bell rang and Avinash entered.
Everyone in the house was present at the living room and Avinash turned at looked at everyone.
"Beta how was your day?" Avinash's mother asked him.
"Ma it was fine" he said.
Avinash was finally being a bit good toward everyone in the family since Ishika's accident.He decided to let go past things but it was not easy but he was trying.
After a while both Ishika and Avinash got dressed up and went downstairs.

At last, the moment arrived. The doorbell chimed, and Ishika's heart skipped a beat as she rushed to greet her beloved friends. Ashika's laughter echoed through the hallway as she stepped inside, followed closely by Dev's warm smile.

"Hello" Ishika exclaimed, her voice filled with joy as she enveloped them in a tight embrace.

As they began to talk and laugh other family member decided to leave children alone and they went back to their room.
Ishika and Ashika were in the kitchen laughing and joking around and we're gossiping about all shorts of thing and here Avinash and Dev were just sitting and chilling.
As the silence was filled Dev spoke
"She looks happy again"
"Indeed yes she does"he said and looked at her with a warm smile and shine in his eyes.

"You really love her man" Dev said and took a sip of his drink.

"Yes of course I do.just look at her, she is beautiful and has the most innocent soul.Sometimes I feel like how can a devil like me got the angel like her.I swear to god she is the best thing that had happened to me.I will give her the world cause she deserves it.I will burn down this world if I have to, to protect her. I will treat her the way she reads.If she is crying I am destroying the thing that made her cry including me.If she needs me I am traveling 100 miles for her."

As they were talking Ishika and Ashika came with food and they began to eat the food.

After a while they talked and laugh and soon it was their time to leave.Ishila felt a bit sad but then she bid bye to them and then came back to their room.
Ishika looked so tired .
"Tired?" He asked and Ishika nodded like a child.
"Come here"
As she went near him,he made her sit.
"Wait I will be back" he said and left the room. Ishika was surprised to him .
After few minute he came back with a bowl .
"What is this?" She asked .
Avinash showed her the oil and soon began to massage her head. Ishika instantly felt relaxed and in no time she was asleep.Avinash looked at her and smiled. She was just a child with lots of insecurities and past trauma but now she was happy,happy again with him.
He was happy that in this fake world he found the most innocent sould who choosed him even after knowing his past, the works and all the other stuff.
Earlier he didn't even knew why was he living but since she came she gave him the reason and the reason was her.

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