The night had settled in and the cozy apartment was filled with the delicious aroma of home cooked food naira was setting the dinner table arranging the plates with a soft smile on her face the day had been long but moments like these made it all worth it Just then kartik walked in with Kaira trailing behind him her tiny hands clutching the edge of his shirt
Kartik: (teasingly) Madam aap hamein bulaengi ya hum khud madad kar lein
Naira: (mock serious) Agar tum dono sach mein madad karna chahte hain toh plates yahan le aaiye
Kaira: (excitedly) Main bhi help karungi
Kartik handed her a spoon while he picked up the bowls and placed them on the table Naira smiled at their efforts adjusting a chair for kaira to sit soon the dinner table was set and the three of them sat down to eat together
Kaira: (pouting) Mumma mujhe aapke haathon se khana kha na hai
Naira: (lovingly) Mere haathon se meri princess ko aaj mumma se khana kha na hai
Kaira: (nodding eagerly) Haan Mumma
Naira took a small bite of chapati dipped it in dal and fed it to kaira who chewed happily Kartik watched them with a warm smile his heart swelling with love for his little family
Kartik: (teasing) Bas bas naira sirf kaira ko hi khilaogi mera kya
Naira: (rolling her eyes) Kartik tum bade ho gaye ho tum khud kha sakte ho
Kartik: (pouting) Lekin mujhe bhi tumhare haathon se khana kha na hai
Kaira: (giggling) Mumma Papa bhi baby ban gaye
Naira laughed and shook her head finally giving in She took a bite and fed Kartik too He made a dramatic expression as if it was the most delicious thing in the world
Kartik: (grinning) Wah meri biwi ke haathon ka khana best hai
They continued their dinner with laughter and light hearted conversations once they were done kartik helped naira clear the table while Kaira ran to their room jumping on the bed in excitement
Kaira: (calling out) Mummaaa Papa jaldi aao
Naira: (smirking) Yeh ladki bilkul tum pe gayi hai kartik itni shaitaan hai
Kartik: (smiling) Shaitaan nahi special hai humari beti
They walked into their room where Kaira was already wrapped in the blanket waiting for them their room was a perfect blend of comfort and love her favorite stuffed toys scattered around and pictures of the three of them adorning the walls
Kaira: (sweetly) Mumma Papa mujhe bedtime story sunao na
Kartik: (stretching) Arre wah aaj toh special demand hai
Naira: (chuckling) Theek hai lekin pehle tumhe so jaana padega
Kaira snuggled between them as naira softly began narrating a story her small fingers clutched kartik's shirt and she blinked sleepily kartik ran his fingers through her soft hair humming a lullaby
Kaira: (mumbling sleepily) Mumma Papa main aap dono se bohot pyaar karti hoon
Kartik: (whispering) Hum bhi tumse bohot pyaar karte hain princess
Naira kissed kaira's forehead gently watching as her tiny face relaxed into peaceful sleep kartik reached out and pulled Naira close placing a soft kiss on her forehead
Kartik: (softly) Life kitni perfect lagti hai tum dono ke saath
Naira: (whispering) Haan bas yeh moments hamesha aise hi bane rahein
