The Malhotras

It was evening Advait's car entered the mansion. He parked the car and got down from it. He entered the living room and slightly frowned because it was unusually quiet.

He was about to get upstairs when his gaze fell on kaka approaching him with a tray of a glass of water on it.

Kaka smiled at him forwarding the tray before him. Advait returned the smile and took a few sips of water.

"Aaj itni shaanti kyu hai ghar me?" Advait asked as he put down the glass back.

Kaka looked hesitant whether to tell Advait or not as he was aware of his strict demeanor. He didn't want the kids to get into trouble.

"Pata nahi baba, puri baat to mujhe nahi pata par shaam ko arush bohot ro raha tha." Kaka concerned.

Advait's expression turned worried from confusion "Ro raha tha kyu?" He asked with urgency.

"Mai ghar ka saman lene market gaya tha wapas aaya to dekha wo ro raha tha aur Abhishek bhi gusse me tha." Kaka poured out the situation.

Advait without waiting another minute sprinted towards Arush's room.

He entered and saw Arush was sleeping on the bed. He stepped forward and turned him to his side. He saw the dried tears on his cheeks and that was enough for him to blast. He curled up his fists in anger.

He exited the room and with long strides barged in Abhishek's room. Abhishek flinched from the sudden arrival.

He looked at Advait and found his eyes were burning with anger. He got scared but Advait burst out before he could say anything.

"Get up." Advait ordered sharply.

Abhishek flinched by his tone and got up slowly.

"Tune aru ko rulaya?" Advait asked.

Abhishek rolled his eyes after knowing the reason behind his outburst.

"Don't you dare roll your eyes on my face." Advait snapped.

"Sorry." Abhishek mumbled quietly.

"Kyu roya wo?" Advait asked.

"Usi se jaa kar puchiye." Abhishek said and again plopped down on the bed.

"Abhishek" Advait pressed and took his full name to inform him that he meant business.

Abhishek again got up and complained "Badtameezi kar raha tha, Aditya ko gaali di dhakka diya aur maine daanta to mere hath par kaat liya, khud saari galtiya karke khud hi ro raha tha apka laadla."

Advait looked at him skeptically "Sach bol rahe ho?"

"Jarurat se jyada trust nahi hai apko apne aru par?" Aditya asked while entering the room.

Advait looked at both of them without expressions.

"Apke saamne seedha ban kar rehta hai bas bohot bigad gaya hai har baat ka ulta jawab deta hai jitni strictness humare sath rakhte hain na uska 1% bhi uske sath rahe to shayad sudhar jaye wo." Aditya complained glaring at him.

"Mai tera baap hu, tu mera baap nahi hai mujhe mat sikha samjha." Advait replied dangerously.

"Ji pitashree!" Aditya replied dramatically joining his hands and gave him a tight lipped smile making Advait glared at his soul in return.

Aditya always managed to get on his nerves as he was the exact replica of Advait's younger version. There was no need for any DNA matching. His eyes, looks and personality was enough to tell anyone he was his blood.