*Nisha Pov*
I went inside the room where I saw my luggage taken inside by a helper here. When I went inside I saw that this room was already used a little as his clothes were there inside a few cupboards.
I opened my bag and first sent the changed address to my college using my Laptop so that they will send me any news regarding my applications I have sent to the college address.
Then I called Bhai to inform him I have reached here. I freshened up a little and started unpacking my bags.
I placed them properly in the empty cupboards and sighed in relief as they will finish soon. Then I walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is sleeping.
I smiled, walking towards her and placed a small kiss on her forehead, and she immediately opened her eyes.
“Were you not sleeping?” I asked her smiling and she shook her head.
“Are you hungry?” when I asked that she nodded.
“Let’s make something.” I said and picked her up in my arms.
“What do you want to eat?” I asked her looking at little contents in the cupboards.
She shrugged, making me smile. I pulled the chair and made her sit in the dining room. Then I walked inside and cooked some rice and then made carrot curry as there were many carrots in the fridge.
After placing it on the stove, I walked back to see her looking at me from the gap present between the dining hall and kitchen from where we can place the dishes on the table directly from the kitchen.
“You like carrot curry?” I asked her and she nodded, making me sigh in relief.
When it is completed, I took the rice and curry in a bowl and mixed it properly. Walking towards her, I sat beside her and placed a bite near her mouth.
She just frowned at me, and I frowned at her back. Leaning forward, she took the spoon from the table and put it in the bowl.
“You want to eat with the spoon?” I asked her shocked.
“Yes!” She whispered, making me look at her in shock.
“You talked to me.” I said in amaze.
“Mom says that we need to eat with a spoon." She said ignoring my amazement.
“Ok!” I said and walked to the kitchen to wash my hands.
When I came back, I saw that she is already eating the food slowly, but it is falling all around.
“Here! Let me help you.” I said, taking the bowl from her hands and placed the spoon near her mouth blowing at it.
“It’s good!” She mumbled and continued to eat.
“You know you can eat with hands when there is no one other than you, your Dad and me.” I slowly said.
“But Mom said...” She said frowning.
“I know that is a good habit when others are present, but eating with the hand is also good.” I said smiling.
“Of course we should wash our hands before doing that.” I added and she slowly nodded.
“I will come to the office tomorrow if I can.” We both heard a new voice and turned to see Sudhir and Sanju entering inside.
“You have to Sudhir. We shifted it just few months back. You need to be at the office, at least in the office hours.” Sanju said frowning.
“Ok! Hire a good nanny for Ayesha until her school starts.” He said, and I frowned at him.
“I can take care of her and there is no need for a nanny.” I said, looking at them, and they suddenly looked at me.
“I will meet you tomorrow, Sanju.” He said, and she left the house nodding.
“She is having food?” He asked, looking at me.
“Yes! Almost finish.” Ayesha replied, and he looked at her in a little shock.
“Good! I will just go and freshen up.” He said, and she nodded at him.
When she finished eating, I washed her mouth and asked, “Do you want to sleep?”
“Dad!” She mumbled, and I nodded at her.
He came after a few minutes and sat at the dining table. By the time, I placed everything on the table and sat beside Ayesha.
I was about to serve him, but he shook his head and served himself. She just stared at both of us when I served for myself.
“What are her favorite dishes?” I asked him.
“Why?” He asked, frowning.
“To cook!” I replied and stopped myself from saying ‘DUH’.
“Helper will do that work too. I will ask him to take care of that along with his other work.” He said talking to himself.
“I know how to cook so there is no need.” I said, and he looked at me to say something.
But Ayesha cut him off saying, “I like carrot, bottle gourd, lady’s finger, and everything except bitter gourd.”
“I too hate bitter guard.” I said, scrunching my face, and she smiled at me.
“Dad loves bitter guard.” She said pointing to Sudhir.
“You know the names? Very clever!” I said, smiling.
“I am first in my class.” She said proudly.
“Just like me.” I said, winking at her.
“You need to sleep.” He said after we finished our dinner.
“I will take her to her room.” I said walking towards her.
“I can do it.” He said and walked towards her room with her following.
I frowned at his words, but smiled when she waved at me before reaching the stairs. I waved back at her and mouthed ‘Good night’.
I walked inside the kitchen and cleaned the utensils I used for cooking. I then walked outside switching off the lights.
I walked towards her room and slowly opened it to see she is now sleeping. And there were radium stars and moon attached to the roof which is glowing.
I placed a small kiss on her forehead and quit her room. With slow steps, I reached our room and saw that he is not inside.
Then I saw his silhouette in the balcony. I calmly walked towards him, and he turned towards me folding his arms.
*Sudhir Pov* “I am going to die just because of you Sudhir.” Indu said with so much anger. “Don’t stress yourself Indu! You need to be calm.” I slowly said and her anger just rose. “No! I never wanted to die at this age.” She said suddenly with tears. “You are not going to. Just take a rest.” I calmly said. “So Mr.Sudhir Arora knows how to lie then.” She said, shaking her head and hissed in pain. “Don’t move your head like that.” I said stopping her. “Ayesha is here to see you. She has been crying for a few days.” I added, remembering my daughter’s cries. “No! I don’t have the patience to console her now.” She said closing her eyes. “I will come later.” I said, sighing and was about to get up when she stopped me holding my hand. “Promise me something.” She said, and I looked at her frowning. “Promise on Ayesha that you will fulfill it. Then I will meet her.” She added and I reluctantly nodded. “I want you to...”She started saying. I came out of my thoughts when I felt som
*Nisha Pov* “Oh, god! I can’t laugh anymore.” I said finally breathing and she too calmed down. “So what do you want to do next?” I asked her smiling. “Tom and Jerry.” She replied smiling. “Again?” I asked her frowning, and she nodded. “But this CD is over.” I replied frowning back. I stared at the clock and saw that it is nearly lunch time, but I haven’t cooked anything. Will he come home for lunch? I thought, frowning. “I will cook something for us.” I said, and she nodded. I got up holding her hand, and we both walked inside the dining room. Like yesterday I made her sit on one chair and cooked for us. While preparing it, I thought about morning’s breakfast. I immediately walked towards her and asked, “Did your Dad prepared the breakfast today morning?” “Yes!” She replied, nodding. I walked back inside the kitchen determining that I need to wake up early from tomorrow onwards. After preparing the lunch, I placed them on the table. I mixed the rice with the curry properl
*Nisha Pov* Sigh, Sigh and Sigh! That’s all I have been doing for a number of times like every day. I didn’t lose hope, but I never thought it would be like this. Even as normal housemates, he can have a conversation right? But no! I am worse than a stranger to him. I started getting up a little early by passing each day and first for a few days prepared lunch for him, but he didn’t take it with him for a few days no matter how much I have tried. So I decided to send it to his company, but it returned not at all touched. Today I got up and walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is still sleeping. I smiled and walked towards her. I sat beside her and said, “Ayesha! Wake up.” Caressing her hair. After a few minutes, she woke up with a smile, and I just smiled at her back. Walking near the cupboard, I opened it and showed her all the dresses so that she can select what she wants to wear. “You choose.” She said frowning. “No! What do you want to wear?” I asked her and she fin
*Sudhir Pov* I am sitting at the dining table and started checking the letters I got yesterday and Ayesha is drawing sitting beside me. “So how is the new school?” I asked her as she has been going to school for nearly one month. “It’s new!” She replied, making me smile at her. “Do you like it?” I asked, and she looked at me nodding. “Ayesha! What do you want to eat today?” She asked and looked up to see her leaning outside of the gap like usual. Ayesha just shrugged to which she smiled, shaking her head. She walked outside and said, “I will make chicken today as it is Sunday right.” I shrugged continuing to check my letters, and she walked inside. Ayesha got up yawning, and I think she needs more sleep. “Ayesha! Why don’t you go and take a small nap?” She said before I can tell my daughter making me frown. “Ok!” Ayesha said, rushing to her room. “Careful!” She said again before I can. I shook my head and saw that a few letters are on her name. I cleared my throat and said,
*Nisha Pov* “Excuse me?” I said, standing before the receptionist. “Yes?” she asked, smiling. “Are admissions still open?” I asked her, hoping they are. “Yes! Here is the application form.” She replied giving me one. I thanked her and started filling the form. I finished it and was in the process of submitting it, but someone called me. I turned to look at a girl my age standing and asked, “Yes?” “Can you pass me your pen? I forgot mine.” She replied, and I nodded giving her. “You may get a call by the evening regarding your admission miss.” Receptionist said, and I nodded at her. “Excuse me?” Someone called me again when I started walking towards the entrance. “Yes?” I asked, turning around to see the same girl. “Your pen! Thank you.” She replied. “No problem!” I said and was about to turn, but she stopped me again. “Hey! I am Pavani.” She said and then, I face palmed myself for not introducing myself. “I am Nisha Meh... Arora.” I said shaking her hand. “Pretty weird s
*Nisha Pov* Finishing the preparing of breakfast, I walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is already up. “Wow, Ayesha! You already got up?” I asked her sitting in front of her. “We need to wish Dad.” She replied looking at me. “For what?” I asked her confused. “Birthday!” She replied excitedly. “Really? And you remember it?” I asked her thinking what we can do today for him. “Yes! Let’s go!” She said, holding my hand and dragged me outside her room. I knocked on his door, and he opened it rubbing his eyes. Ayesha immediately went near him and said, “Happy birthday!” “Thank you, Ayesha.” He said, kissing her cheek. “Happy birthday!” I said, smiling at him, and he nodded mumbling “Thanks!” “I will get her ready.” I said, holding her and went inside her room when we three just stood there for a few minutes in silence. “When is yours Ayesha?” I asked, brushing her hair. She showed me the calendar, and I saw the date where it was noted. There are still two months for her
*Sudhir Pov* “Promise me that you will Marry my cousin Nisha.” Indu said. “What? Are you mad?” I asked her getting up. “Look you do not have to worry about her. My Mom really loves Ayesha and doesn’t want her away from the family.” Indu replied. “So? That doesn’t answer why you want me to marry again and that too with your cousin.” I said completely confused. “I don’t know! She wants this and I too don’t want to stress Mom with Ayesha.” She said. “Look, I can take care of my daughter and don’t want anyone to do anything for her.” I said shaking my head. “That just means you will take her away from my family.” She said glaring at me. “They can meet her whenever they want.” I said, trying to make her understand. “No! You made a decision to shift to Mumbai on your own taking me away from my family. I will not let you take Ayesha away from them.” She said. “Calm down, Indu! No one is taking anyone away from you or your family. Just sleep.” I said. “Promise me! Then I will meet
*Nisha Pov* “Happy birthday! Happy birthday! Happy birthday to you.” I whispered in her ears, and she got up smiling at me. “Happy birthday dear.” I said hugging her. “Thank you!” She said kissing my cheek. “Do you want a gift?” I asked her, and she nodded jumping on her bed. “Here you go!” I said giving her gift. She started opening it, and I helped her. She just looked at it and then glanced at me. “You didn’t like it?” I asked her frowning while biting my nail. “Thank you!” she said, placing it aside and hugged me. “I want to call you Mom.” She suddenly said making tears start their way. “No, Ayesha! Please don’t ask me that again.” I said, brushing my tears away so that she will not see them and then released her from the hug. “Get ready! I even bought chocolates to give to all the children in your class and teachers.” I said, taking out her dress which Sudhir bought for her. “Ok!” She said and started getting ready when I went downstairs to check everything. I again