After the guests leave only Goenkas and Birla siblings are left, so Akshara informs them that Reem delivered the wedding photographs today so they all get excited and sit down while Vansh connects the pen drive to the TV and dims the light. Abhi is sitting on a sofa with Avni in his lap and Akshara is on the armrest holding his hand.
As they see the photos and play the videos both Abhimanyu and Akshara get emotional. Akshara aqueezes his hand and Abhimanyu places a kiss on her temple. The Goenkas and the Birlas leave after giving their gifts to Avni.
Mamma come let's open the gifts.
First let's all get changed and comfortable then you will go to sleep because it's already late and tomorrow you have to go to school.
Mamma please. Papa please tell Mamma that we will open gifts first.
Avni first go with mamma she will change your clothes and it's late baby, mamma is right. (Kissing her forehead).
Today I will sleep with you both. I missed you yesterday.
Ok and we missed you too.
Akshara gets herself and Avni ready for the bed and Abhi is in the washroom. Akshara sits on the bed with Avni in her lap facing towards her. Avni hugs her mother tight placing her face on his chest. Abhi comes out of the washroom drying his hair.
Mamma I had so much fun. You are the best.
Yes you are the best mamma says Abhi kissing both their foreheads and lies on the bed with his head in Akshara's lap scrolling through the phone.
Mamma can I ask you something?
Ofcourse sweetheart. (Caressing her hair)
Mamma if I have a sister will you love her more than me?
Abhimanyu sits up on the bed with a jerk and takes Avni is his lap.
Never Avi I can never love anybody more than you.
Avni what's wrong you have been behaving like this since you came back?
Papa will you still love me?
Ofcourse Avni. You don't know what you mean to me, to us. You are our everything.
Avi please tell me why did you ask this question suddenly? Did your friends say anything?
No mamma. I asked maasi that why doesn't she like you. She said your mamma used to love you more than her that's why.
Akshu, she is never going to Goenka House for a night stay ever and I mean it.
But why Papa.
Nothing Avi come let's go to sleep. I will talk to papa.
Avni did she say something about the party too? Is that why you were upset?
Avni narrates the whole incident to her parents and Abhi clenches his fist in anger. Akshara signals him not to react and pats Avni to sleep, kissing her forehead.
Akshu I am not listening to you on this I have made my decision. Do you know how upset she was about the party?
Abhi it's ok relax.
No its not. What if you wouldn't have planned this surprise? Her day would have been ruined.
I understand Abhi. I am so fed up of Aarohi. I agreed for the night stay only because she was not their.
I hate her. You didn't see the look on Avni's face when she questioned me about the party.
Akshara gets down from the bed and goes to sit on his side hugging him.
Abhi jaan relax. We handled Avni, it's ok now.
No I can't relax when it comes to her or to you. We have struggled so much for this Akshu. I can't let some insecurities creep into our peaceful life.
I know but nothing like that will happen when we are together. Please today was such a good day, don't spoil your mood. I will handle Aarohi.
No there is no need to talk to her and give her any importance. Our baby is happy and she enjoyed a lot. That's what matters.
Ok now let's sleep. Also Avni has her PTM on Saturday then she will promoted to class 2 and she will go in the bus.
Do we really need to send her in the bus?
Yes it's convenient and many students in this building go in that bus. Not kids only but some seniors as well.
2 Months Later
Avni leaves for school kissing both her parents with Ayaan who is waiting for her at the door.
Akshu I don't understand why does he have to come upstairs daily and take Avni with him. I can also drop my daughter downstairs to the bus stop.
Abhi they have been going together in the bus from past two months. He is Avni's best friend.
Oh so just in 2 months he has become best friend from just friend. Hats off to his speed.
Seriously Abhi he is just in class 4th, cut him some slack.
Yeah yeah, don't listen to me. When he will try to become our son in law then you will remember my words.
You are obsessed with him. Just go and adopt him.
Woah nice idea. I will ask Avni to tie him a rakhi on Raksha Bandhan. Everything will be sorted.
Seriously. Now leave you will get late.
Oh today is Saturday. I have to go alone.
Yup now go kissing his pout.
Avni comes back from school and has her snacks. She then goes to play in the park. After sometime the bell rings and Akshara is surprised as to Avni never comes back this early from the park. She opens the door and is shocked to see Ayaan crying.
Ayaan what happened? Why are you crying and where is Avni?
Aunty please come fast. Avni...
What happened to Avni?
She fell off the swing. Please come fast.
Akshara takes the car keys locks the door and leaves with Ayaan. She reaches the park and sees Avni lying down. She rushes to her and picks her up trying to wipe of the blood from her forehead using her dupatta.
Mam....mamma....
Mamma is here. Don't worry you will be fine. We will go to Papa and he will clean all this. Just talk to mamma.
Akshara makes Avni sit in the car and ties the seat belt and starts driving the car. She tries calling Abhi.
Dammit Abhi please pick up the phone. Please.
Akshara is now crying and realizes Avni is unconscious. She decides to call Rohan.
Hello Mam.
Rohan where is Abhi?
Mam are you okay? What happened? Sir is in the OT. He will be coming out in sometime.
Rohan Avni is injured. I am bringing her to the hospital.
What happened to her?
She fell off the swing. She has lost lot off blood and is unconscious right now.
Mam you please calm down. You bring her here. I am waiting.
Akshara takes Avni into her arms and Rohan takes her into the emergency.
Rohan please please save her.
Mam don't worry she will be fine.
Akshara sits on the bench crying profusely when Abhimanyu comes running to her as a staff member informed him about Avni.
Abhiiii...
Calm down and stop crying Jaan. Rohan is handling her. She will be fine.
No no no. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let her go alone. I should have gone with her.
Rohan comes out and Abhi stands up with Akshara by his side holding his waist for support.
Rohan how is she? Nothing serious.
No sir she is fine. She fainted because of fear else the cut on her forehead isn't that deep and she has one stitch on her elbow. She will be fine.
Akshara faints after hearing this due to stress and excessive crying. Abhi takes her to the cabin while Rohan looks after Avni. After sometime Avni is discharged and Akshara is also awake so Abhi takes them home. Akshara hugs Avni close to herself in the car and doesn't utter a word. They reach home and Akshara makes Avni lie on the bed.
Akshu she is fine. Come here let her rest.
No I am not going anywhere. I am not leaving her alone.
Ok lie down and you too rest please.
Abhi pats her forehead and she too drifts into sleep. He kisses both their foreheads and let's them rest.
