Final Part
Vikram and Naina are rewriting their story. After the dust of their divorce settled, something remarkable happened. They found their way back to each other, not as ex-spouses, but as two souls rediscovering the love that never truly left...
(The dining room buzzed with the warm, familial energy that came with shared meals.
Gaurav was engrossed in a light-hearted cricket discussion with Kiaan and Kabir, while Tanvi and Anuradha worked on setting the table.
Tanvi carefully placed a steaming casserole of rajma next to the rice, and Anuradha set the water jug in the center.
The aroma of freshly cooked food wafted through the room.)
Kabir: Maa!!! Can I just have rajma chawal? I don't want to eat the sabzi!
Tanvi: (giving him a stern look) Kabir! Stop being so picky! Sabzi is good for you. Thodi toh khao! Roti ke saath nahi khaani, toh rajma chawal ke saath mix karke kha lo.
(Before Kabir could protest further, Tanvi loaded his plate with sabzi.
Kiaan and Kiara exchanged amused smiles as Kabir groaned, making a face but eating it without fussing too much.)
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Then,
(The sound of footsteps descending the stairs caught everyone's attention.
Vikram appeared, looking sharp in a crisp navy-blue shirt and tailored trousers.
His neatly combed hair and the faint air of cologne hinted at something special.)
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(Tanvi's eyes lit up immediately. She stood up and walked over to him, her expression playful yet admiring.)
Tanvi: (whispering with a grin) Wah, bhaiya! Lagta hai aaj ki date bahut hi khaas hone waali hai!
Vikram: (smiling, his cheeks tinged with color) Haan... I am raking her to a fancy place tonight.
(Tanvi reached out, smoothing the collar of his shirt. Then, she squeezed his shoulder gently.)
Tanvi: (softly) Have a great time, bhaiya. Enjoy!
(Vikram smiled, slightly embarrassed, but touched by her gesture.) .
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(Anuradha, however, wasn't as pleased. She was observing the exchange from a distance, frowned, her arms crossing tightly.)
Anuradha: (her tone sharp) Yeh kya ho raha hai? Aaj kal tumhaare medical conferences kuch zyada nahi ho rahe? Pehle toh itne nahi hote thay!
Vikram: (trying to sound casual) Maa, invitation aaya tha. Mana nahi kar paaya! Saath mein dinner bhi hai.
Anuradha: (sighing) Jaana zaroori hai kya, beta? Tanvi aur Gaurav ji yahaan hain. Unke saath time spend karo. Kya soch rahe honge woh dono?
(The room grew quiet, a flicker of tension in the air.)
Gaurav: (stepping in, his tone calm and reassuring) Mummy ji, it's okay. Main toh abhi yahaan kuch din aur hoon. Koi tension nahi.... Waise bhi, Vikram bhaiya ka bada naam hai, surgeons ke circle mein. Yeh conferences miss nahi kar sakte. Hai na?
(He tried to supress his sheepish smile and gives Vikram and Tanvi a knowing look)
Tanvi: (grinning) Haan mummy, meri aur Gaurav ji ki toh regularly bhaiya se, video call pe baat hoti rehti hai. Sab balance ho jaata hai.
(She turned to Vikram with a playful wink.
Vikram chuckled, adjusting his watch as he tried to suppress his embarrassment.)
Vikram: Aap sab bas manage kar lena, please. Bacchon ka dhyaan rakhna.
Tanvi: (mock saluting) Hum sab sambhaal lenge! Aap toh bas apne 'conference' pe dhyaan do!
(Vikram chuckled and turned to Tanvi and Gaurav to speak to them privately)
Vikram: (grinning, speaking to Tanvi and Gaurav) Achha, listen. Sunday ko free rakhna. Purab aap dono se milna chahta hai. Naina ne ek café mein chhota sa get-together plan kiya hai.
(Vikram straightened himself and walked over towards the dining table.)
Vikram: (grins) toh.... after my... uh, (he hesitates, then smiled slyly) after my 'conference', we'll watch a movie and have some ice cream. Theek hai?
Kabir: (excitedly) Ice cream pakka, mama!
Kiara: (teasing) Lekin papa, movie ki choice aapki nahi hogi. Last time ki boring documentary yaad hai?
(Laughter erupted around the table, easing the earlier tension.)
Gaurav (teasing Vikram as he got ready to leave) Bhaiya, aap toh bas jaao aur maze karo! Jaldi aane ke baare mein mat sochna. Take your own sweet time.
(Vikram nodded, a mix of gratitude and excitement in his expression. He grabbed his car keys and gave a final glance at the family before stepping out.
As the door clicked shut, Tanvi turned to Gaurav, a knowing smile playing on her lips. Anuradha watched them both, her suspicion growing, though she chose to let it slide.
The family resumed their cheerful dinner conversation, the aroma of rajma filling the air.)
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Author’s Note 💙✨
Can we take a moment to talk about Vikram? 👀🔥
The man is out here looking sharp, dodging questions like a pro, and heading off to his oh-so-important medical conference (aka not a medical conference 👀💃)
Tanvi totally sees through him, and Gaurav? The ultimate wingman. 😂
Meanwhile, Anuradha’s radar is on high alert! 🚨 Something tells me she won’t let this slide for long.
What do you think? Will Vikram’s secret stay under wraps, or is a showdown on the way? 🤔💥
Drop your predictions in the comments! And don’t forget to vote, comment, and hit follow for more drama and fun! See you in the next update! 💖✨
