Arshi FF : Love, am I not worth it ? * Chapter 38 pg 82 updtd 30.3* - Page 38

better late than never ...the ponies got their father... 😊

Few days passed. The atmosphere in Paradise was very pleasant. Arnav and Ponies have come close. Now Arnav spent most of his time with Ponies and Khushi after coming back from office. The relation between Arnav and Khushi was also going great. There was an understanding between them. Now both could speak and share things to each other freely. There was no hesitation between them.

But the situation with others was not so. Even though Khushi forgave Arnav there was still distance between Khushi and others. She couldn't bring herself to forgive others so easily. Maybe with time she might forgive them but now was not the time. Ponies still continued to play pranks on others. But now they are more close to them. They talked with them instead of the initial ignorance. But they also were not ready to forgive them easily.

Apart from that everything was going smoothly in Paradise. Arnav has proven himself to be the best father. He was spoiling Ponies by fulfilling all their demands. When Khushi tried to stop him he silenced her by saying that he is compensating for the time he has missed with them. Ponies on the other hand were enjoying the attention alongwith trying to annoy their father with their own cute little pranks.

Well now Arnav has also become expert in understanding their pranks and saving himself. He was loving the small cat and mouse game with his sons. Ponies also comes up with new new pranks everything. Well their explanation is simple they can't leave their father for leaving them and their Mumma and hurting them. But they didn't want to hurt their Daddy so small small harmless pranks.

It was morning. Khushi came down getting ready to go to office. But before she could go out of the house she saw Ponies coming down getting ready. She frowned.

Khushi (to Ponies): Where are you guys going? And with whom.

Ponies (smiling): Mumma we are coming to office with you.

Khushi : What??? But why so sudden.

Arush (shrugging): Nothing. Just felt like coming.

Khushi (with raised eyebrows): Really. You guys doesn't like to go to office which according to you is boring. Not at least you Ashu. (Arush gulped) Then why so suddenly you guys want to come to office.

Ponies stood there not knowing what to do. Surely they can't say their Mumma that they are coming to office to play pranks on their Daddy. Well seems like God was on the little one's side. So the target itself came to their rescue.

Arnav: Oh come-on Khushi. Why are you stopping them. If they want to come let them come. (Ponies grinned)

Khushi : But Arnav. You don't know how naughty they are. They will surely have their set of pranks on their mind. They will start troubling and won't let us work.

Ponies pouted hearing their Mumma.

Arnav: Come-on Khushi. Leave it. Nothing will happen. I will take care of them. They won't create any problem.

Khushi (hesitantly): Are you sure.

Arnav (smiling): Yep. Now let them come.

Khushi : OK.

Ponies grinned. They quickly rushed to the car before their Mumma change her decision. Arnav and Khushi chuckled and followed them. Arnav got in the driver's seat and Khushi took the passenger seat while Ponies were in the backseat.

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AS Groups office

Arnav took the triplets to his cabin while Khushi went to her cabin. Arnav made them sit on the couch, asked them to not make noise and disturb him, and went to his seat. But who was he kidding. Will Ponies ever sit quiet when they have a perfect opportunity to play pranks.

As soon as Arnav sat on his chair. They three got down from the couch and e started exploring the cabin. They took various things and started questioning him. After two hours of annoying the hell out of Arnav they stopped. If it was someone else who had annoyed him like this that too during his working hours then Arnav would have by now scared the person out of his wits by yelling at him.

But since it was his sons he was patient and was answering their questions and also saving himself from their pranks. Now he understood what Khushi was trying to tell by warning him not to bring them to office. But what Ponies didn't understand was they were playing with their own father. If they are kids then it is their father on other side. So it is not so easy to outsmart them.

After two hours Khushi called Arnav and Ponies to her cabin. She knew what Ponies would have been doing. So she didn't ask Arnav about any work. Then both Arnav and Khushi started working in her cabin. Po also started playing in the couch in Khushi's cabin.

After sometime, Ponies looked up when a new prank started forming on their head. Well they decided to try their usual prank on their Daddy.

Arav: Mumma, I am feeling thirsty.

Khushi and Arnav looked at them.

Khushi : OK. Water is here. Come and drink it.

She pointed to the glass of water kept on her desk.

Arav: No Mumma. I don't want to drink water.

Khushi frowned.

Khushi: Then what do you want.

Arav: I want juice.

Arnav and Khushi looked at each other.

Arnav got up from his seat.

Arnav: OK. I will get it for you.

Saying that Arnav went out of the cabin to the cafe in the ground floor. AS Groups restaurant.

After ten minutes Arnav came back with Apple juice and gave it to Arav.

Arav frowned looking at the juice.

Arav: But Daddy I wanted orange juice.

Arnav looked at Khushi. She was looking at Ponies suspiciously. She could sense that they are upto something.

Arnav: Hmm... OK. I will get it.

He went out and came back after a minute with orange juice and gave it to Arav. Ponies frowned seeing that.

Ponies: How did you come back so soon.

Arnav simply shrugged his shoulders.

Arnav: Do you guys want something else.

Aryan: Well I also wanted juice.

Arnav: Which juice.

Aryan : Mango juice.

Arnav: OK.

Arnav went out and came back with a huge tray consisting of all varieties of juices, drinks and snacks. Ponies eyes widened seeing that. Their plan failed even before they started it. Arnav smirked seeing their shocked faces.

Arnav (hiding his smile): Well here is all that what you guys want. You can have any of these. I knew that you guys were going to ask me to bring various things. So I thought why don't I bring it all at once. So I already brought everything the first time I went out itself.

Ponies sat there with their mouth hanging open. They didn't realize their father would understand their plan during the first time itself. Khushi burst out laughing at the shocked faces of her sons. Ponies pouted seeing their Mumma.

Arnav smiled looking at his wife and babies.

Arnav : Well kiddos. Let me tell you something. I was watching a movie few days back. It was your Mumma's favorite hero Salman Khan's movie, Sultan. Well there was a dialogue in that movie. I will tell you, "Don't teach father how to make babies." So what I was saying was Don't play all these pranks on me because I am your father and I very well know how that little brains of yours are working. OK.

Ponies pouted hearing that. Then their eyes twinkled with mischief.

Ponies: What did you say, Daddy. You watched Mumma's favorite hero's movie. But you didn't tell her. You didn't even called Mumma to watch it with you. You watched the movie alone. Haw Daddy. How can you do it to Mumma. How sad is it.

Arnav looked at his sons with horrified eyes. What the. Now from where did it come from. He turned and looked at Khushi. Khushi was looking at him with daggers in her eyes. He gulped.

Arnav: Khushi I... I..

Khushi: No Arnav. Don't say anything. Ponies are right. How can you do it to me. You say the movie alone and you didn't even tell me. You know na how much I love Salman Khan movies. Still you didn't tell me. Go. I don't want to talk to you.

Arnav: What the..

Arnav looked at Khushi with shock. Trust his wife to act childish for such a small issue. She and her craze for Salman Khan. Oh no. Now what will he do. How will he pacify her.

Ponies grinned seeing their father's plight. Oh Daddy. Trying to act smart with Ponies. Well suits you right. Arnav looked at Ponies. He saw them grinning. He could very well understand that they had played prank on him for ruining their plan.

Khushi turned away and started working with sulking face. Arnav sighed. He came near Ponies and knelt in front of them.

Arnav (whispered): Look Ponies. If you help me pacify your Mumma then I will get you new video game.

Hearing about new video game, Ponies eyes sparkled with joy. Arnav knew that he had hit the bull's eye. Now his boys would do his work to pacify Khushi.

Ponies(whispered): Are you sure. You can't back away. Also we want it today.

Arnav: Today.

Ponies: Yep. No delay.

Arnav: OK. I will get it for you guys. But now manaofy your mother.

Ponies (smiling): OK. (Turning to Khushi) Oh ho Mumma. Why are you getting upset for a small thing. You don't worry. Daddy will DVD of 'Sultan' then we will watch the movie together. Right Daddy.

Arnav (smiling): Right.

Khushi : But you have to get it today itself.

Arnav raised his eyebrows at that.

Khushi: What happened. Why are you looking at me like that. If you don't get it today then I won't talk to you.

Arnav (surprised): What. OK OK I will get it today itself. Now don't get angry.

Arnav (in thoughts): Oh God. Both Mumma and kids are similar. Very good at blackmailing. Now come on Arnav. Go and get what they want. You don't have any choice.

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After that small prank, Ponies again started playing. Arnav and Khushi also started doing their work. After sometime they finished their work. Together they both went out for lunch along with Ponies. The lunch was a happy affair with little talking and Ponies cute cute antics and all. They were enjoying the time very nicely.

After lunch Arnav and Khushi had a meeting in a mall. They decided to take Ponies along with them. Reaching there first they went for slight shopping. Arnav got video games and Sultan movie DVD for Ponies and Khushi. Then they got other things for house and some toys, dresses etc.

After shopping they went to put the things in the car. While coming back, Khushi noticed Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor in the mall. She was shocked to see them. She didn't wanted them to find out about Ponies. So she immediately alerted Arnav and took Ponies away from Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor before they noticed them.

After escaping from Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor's eyes Khushi breathed a sigh of relief.

Arnav: Khushi, calm down. They can't do anything to us or Ponies.

Khushi: No Arnav. I don't want them to find out about Ponies. They are very cruel. They could go to any length to hurt others. I don't want them to hurt Ponies to get back at me. It is better they stay away from Ponies and remain unaware of their existence. I don't want to live every moment in this fear that they would harm my children. I have gone through it once I can't go through it again.

Ponies frowned looking at their mother's varied behaviour. Pulling her dress, they called her.

Ponies: Mumma, who are those women. Why are you upset seeing them.

Arnav and Khushi looked at Ponies.

Khushi (taking a deep breath): OK Ponies. Listen carefully. Stay away from those two women. Those are devils. I don't want them to hurt you guys.

Ponies: Mumma, is she the same devil who took Daddy away from us.

Arnav looked at Ponies with wide eyes. He didn't know that his sons knew about the past. He looked at Khushi for confirmation. Khushi nodded her head understanding his doubt.

Khushi : Yes Ponies. She is the same devil who took your Daddy away from us. Because of her Daddy wasn't with us. And the other lady is her mother. They both are devils and really really bad. So I want you guys to stay away from them and not go in front of them.

Arnav: Look Ponies that devil's mother is very bad. She had said very bad things about your Mumma...

Ponies (cutting him, shouted): What???

Arnav: Yep. She is very bad. So you three stay away from them. Now Mumma and Daddy are going to leave you guys at the play station. Their caretaker will be there. You guys be there and if you need anything tell to the caretaker. Don't go anywhere. Be with the caretaker itself. Mumma and Daddy have to go to attend an important meeting. We will be back in an hour or so. So you guys be safe and be there. OK.

Ponies: OK.

Khushi looked at Arnav with worry. Arnav closed his eyes assuring her. They went to the play station. After taking the tickets they left the kids with the caretaker and asked him to take care of them. Then they went for the meeting.

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One hour later

Arnav and Khushi came back after the meeting. They decided to go and grab some refreshments before going to get the kids so that they will get more time to play. Since the restaurants are all in the ground floor, they came there.

They saw Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor being dragged by the Police. Both Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor's condition were pitiful. There was food on their body and hair as if someone had dropped the plates on their heads. Their hair was disheveled. After washing the food from their faces, the makeup also were washed away. So they were looking ugly with dark complexion.

Their dresses were also ruined by the food. They were trying to resist the Police. They were screaming, kicking, brawling everything. But the Police were strong. Arnav went and enquired about the problem to a person standing nearby.

He said that they both were arrested for shop lifting. They had stolen many things from different stores in the mall. But when they were going through the security system at the exit it gave away the alarm and they were caught. But they are denying it. Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor then noticed Arnav and Khushi standing there.

They started saying abusive words to them. They accused them that Arnav and Khushi had done that. But Police paid no heed to their accusation and dragged them away.

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So ponies started the revenge plan

Arnav and Khushi went to collect Ponies from play station. Khushi was still thinking about the Sheetal- Mrs Kapoor incident. She had some doubts. Seeing her lost Arnav placed his hands on her shoulder.

Arnav: Khushi, where are you lost. Are you still thinking about that Sheetal and her useless mother.

Khushi: Arnav, I couldn't believe that they would act so stupid. I mean they are very cunning. They wouldn't do such a blunder when they very well know about the security system at the exit. I mean something is wrong. I don't think they can do something like that when they could easily get caught.

Arnav: Khushi, leave it na. Why are you thinking about them. Whatever happens with them it is none of our concern. And anyway it is not like we did something. We don't even know what exactly happened.

Khushi: Maybe I know who did it.

Arnav: What??

Khushi: Yep. I have an idea who did it.

Arnav (confused): Who?

Khushi: Come I will tell you.

Arnav and Khushi reached the play station. They saw Ponies playing there. Seeing their Mumma and Daddy, Ponies came running to them. Khushi lifted Arav in her arms while Arnav took both Aryan and Arush. After paying the caretaker they went from there.

After reaching the car, they all settled in. But before Arnav could start the car, Khushi stopped him. Turning around she faced Ponies.

Khushi: Now tell me what happened.

Ponies (frowning): What Mumma.

Khushi: Don't act smart Ponies. I know you guys very well. I am your Mumma. So don't try to hide and say everything that happened when we went for the meeting. What exactly happened with Sheetal and her mother.

Arnav (shocked): What are you saying Khushi? Do you think they have done all that. They are small kids. How they will do all these.

Khushi: Arnav, I know what I am saying. I know them much better than you. I know what could do and what not.

Arnav (confused): But...

Khushi (ignoring him): Now will you guys say what exactly happened.

Ponies looked at each other.

Ponies: OK Mumma.

Flashback

One hour ago

After Arnav and Khushi left for their meeting after leaving Ponies at the play station. When they saw that the caretaker is not paying much attention, they very cautiously sneaked out of the play station. While they were going, they heard some security officers of the mall speaking.

Security 1: What are you saying? The CCTV cameras are not working.

Security 2: Yes, just now I heard our chief speaking to some shop owners. The mall owner has called people to repair it. But I have heard that it will take at least one hour.

Security 3: What???

Security 2: Yes.

Security 4: What if till then someone stole something from the shops.

Security 2: Securities have increased. Anyways the security system at the exit is working. If someone stole something also they have to go out through that exit only. There is no other way to get out of the mall other than that exit. So if someone steals something they will surely get caught.

Security 1: I also heard that if someone steals something from here today then they will be directly taken away by police.

Security 3: I hope everything goes well and the CCTV cameras get repaired quickly.

Security 4: Yes. Let's go for our work. We have to be very careful.

Security 2: Hmmm..

The security officers went away but they didn't see the cute triplets who mischievously grinned hearing their talks. An idea to punish those devils were forming in their mind.

They went and soon located Sheetal and her mother in a shop. They very innocently entered the shop without attracting attention towards them. They sneaked behind Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor hiding from them.

Whenever they used to see Sheetal or Mrs Kapoor interested in something and then not buying it, Ponies used to go behind them and used to keep that things in their shopping bags. Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor unaware of the prank played on them were immersed in shopping. Since they were already shopping almost half of the mall, they didn't notice the extra things in the bags.

After half an hour Ponies were done with their prank, they had put enough things in Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor's shopping bags for them to get caught by Police for shop lifting. They grinned mischievously. But they were not done with their pranks.

Other plan soon formed in their little minds when they saw Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor entering the restaurant in the mall after shopping. They saw waiters going to pass beside their seats with trays fully loaded with food. They sneaked behind the waiters and made them stumble causing the food in the trays to fall over Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor.

When the food fell on Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor, they started shouting and screaming. The poor waiters stood silent not knowing what happened. After scolding the waiters for their hearts' content, both left the restaurant. As soon as they went away, Ponies went to the waiters and apologized for their mistake. Seeing the little ones apologizing the kind waiters and manager of the restaurant forgave them.

Since they were small kids nobody noticed them, no even the waiters or anybody at the shops. But Ponies felt it right to apologize to the waiters for their mistake. They felt bad when the waiters were scolded for their mistake. Their Mumma had always taught them to apologize if they have done any mistake knowingly or unknowingly.

As soon as their work is finished, Ponies went back to the play station and started playing before their Mumma and Daddy come back.

Flashback ends

Ponies: That's what happened. We didn't do any shop lifting. We just wanted to teach those two devils a decision. They hurt you na. They also separated Daddy from us. So we wanted to punish them. We knew that if any unpaid thing goes through that security system then it will ring alarm. So only we did it. Do you remember when we were small you once took us for shopping while we were in London. We didn't knew about the security system. We were small so we unknowingly took a toy and went out to show it to Superman who was standing outside. But the security system at the door of the shop started ringing alarm. But the shop owners left us because we were kids. But you told us that if we take anything without paying then police will take us. We wanted the Police to take them and give them good punishment for hurting you and taking Daddy away from us. For that only we did all that.

Arnav and Khushi looked at Ponies with widened eyes. They never thought their barely three year old sons to do something like this. Arnav was astonished hearing the prank played by Ponies on Sheetal and Mrs Kapoor. He never knew that his sons could plan such a full proof plan to punish those devils. He sat there with hanging mouth.

Khushi: But babies, you shouldn't have done like that.

Ponies: But Mumma, they were bad people na. They should be punished.

Khushi: Yes babies. They are bad people but we shouldn't do bad things to punish bad people. Shop lifting is really bad. Even if to punish them you shouldn't have taken those things. OK. That is a bad thing. Did you understand.

Ponies: OK Mumma. We understand.

Khushi: We will do one thing. Mumma and Daddy's work is over. So we will go home. After we go home. You guys should apologize to God for the wrong thing you did. OK.

Ponies: OK. Mumma.

Khushi looked at Arnav who was sitting with opened mouth. She mentally chuckled. Seeing their son's one prank he was shocked. She can't imagine how he will react when he will see how intelligent they are.

Khushi shook Arnav and broke his trance.

Khushi: Let's go home.

Nodding his head Arnav started the car and drove away to Paradise. As soon as they reached Paradise, Ponies ran inside. Khushi took out her mobile and dialled a number.

Arnav : Whom are you calling?

Khushi: Baba. (Girish)

Phone Conversation

Girish: Hello

Khushi: Hello Baba. It's me Khushi.

Girish: Yes beta Anu. Tell me.

Khushi: Baba voh. (With that Khushi told all the incidents that happened in the mall)

Girish: What? Wow Ponies had done a great job. Even though it is wrong for kids to do like that. This time they had done an amazing job. I was waiting for such an opportunity for those devils to get into my hands. Ponies had done that work for me. You don't worry beta. I will look into the matter. At least now my police will have some work. You keep the phone. I will call you later. This time I will show that mother- daughter duo what police actually is. They were running away from us for long.

Khushi: But Baba...

Girish: I know beta. For the plan that you have made for them they have to stay out. Don't worry once I get my set of revenge I will leave them. I will make sure they won't be able to do anything for the next few months. You don't worry. Your plan won't fail.

Khushi: Yes Baba. This time I am not going to leave them. They have to pay for each and every crime they have done. I will make sure they do. Before handing them to the police they have to pay for their every mistakes.

Girish: I know beta. Don't worry. I am with you. Bye

Khushi: Bye Baba

Phone Conversation ends

Khushi turned and looked at Arnav.

Arnav: Is everything alright.

Khushi: Yes everything is alright. Baba will look into the matter. He will leave them only after giving them nice police treatment.

Arnav: Khushi, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. But I heard you talking about something. Are you planning something.

Khushi looked at Arnav.

Khushi (taking a deep breath): Yes Arnav. I am planning something. Something very big. But it will take sometime. I will tell you later. Now come. Let's go in.

Arnav: OK.

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Police Station

Sheetal and Guman (Mrs Kapoor) were brought to police station. They were continuously saying that they haven't done anything. But the police was not paying any heed to their words. Soon Mr Raghav Kapoor and Mahesh came to police station.

They asked Sheetal and Guman what all the mess was about. But they said that they didn't know anything. They also said about seeing Arnav and Khushi there and their doubt about them having some involvement in the mess. Raghav and Mahesh left from there promising them to find out the truth and also to bring them out of jail.

Meanwhile Girish send some of his trusted men to the mall to find out about the issue and also to destroy any evidence regarding Ponies's involvement. Like Khushi he also didn't want the Kapoors to find out about Ponies. But luckily there was no evidence against Ponies as nobody has noticed the small little children in the crowd of the mall.

Knowing that there is no evidence against Ponies Girish breathed a sigh of relief. He also informed Khushi about the same. Meanwhile Raghav and Mahesh also reached the mall to know about the incident so that they could bring Sheetal and Guman out of the jail. But they didn't get any evidence. Also they came to know that their doubt on Arnav and Khushi were baseless as they were attending a meeting during the incident.

Since the CCTV cameras were under repair there was no clue what had exactly happened. They had no choice except to believe what the police had said. Raghav and Mahesh thought that Sheetal and Guman were lying to escape from police and they only had done the theft.

They then went to get a lawyer so that they could bail those two out. But it was also a very difficult task. Seems like none of the good lawyers wanted to get involved with them. So after visiting so many lawyers they finally managed to get a lawyer. But by the time they got the lawyer it was past 5 o'clock in the evening. The court closed by then and they though unwantedly had to wait for one more day to get them out.

Meanwhile as soon as it was confirmed that there was no evidence against Ponies, Girish immediately called the police station where Sheetal and Guman were. He gave them vague idea about the criminal activities of them and asked them to give nice beating and give good police way treatment to those criminals.

Thus the day turned out to be the worst day in Sheetal and Guman's life. But what they didn't know was it was only a start. The real punishment for their crimes will start soon. That day Mumbai police gave good treatment to Sheetal and Guman. They were beaten, starved, questioned. The torture was such that even the most strongest man would say everything. But these two mother- daughter didn't said a word.

But Police also wanted that so that they could torture them to the limit. And that is what exactly happened. Well adding to that as a bonus, Raghav and Mahesh also reached the police station. When they saw Sheetal and Guman getting beaten, they tried to stop it. Well Police got a good chance. They put both of them also in the jail for trying to hurt a Police officer on duty.

Well what was left. That night Kapoor family saw hell on earth. Police beat the hell out of them, starved them, didn't let them sleep even for a second, also all the torture possible in the police station.

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Meanwhile in Paradise

After coming back from office, Arnav and Khushi started working while Ponies played with the other members of the house. After dinner everyone went to their room. Ponies went and dragged Arnav to their room so that they could watch the movie 'Sultan' with their Mumma and Daddy.

After settling down the five started watching the movie. In between Arnav was watching Khushi and Ponies. They were so excited to watch movie. He could see all the varied expressions on their faces. The most cutest was Khushi.

Arnav chuckled seeing her facial expressions. He could see the whole movie in her face itself. She was showing different different expressions for each part and dialogue of the movie. Arnav was lost in their cuteness.

After sometime Khushi felt someone's intense gaze on her. Looking sideways she saw Arnav looking at her and Ponies. She raised her eyebrows asking him what happened. Arnav shrugged his shoulders and started concentrating on the movie.

After sometime the movie finished. When he looked around he couldn't help smile. His cute little family was sleeping. When the movie started Arnav was sitting on the left side of the bed and Khushi on the right side while the Ponies were sitting between them.

But now Arnav was almost on the middle of the bed. On his left was Arav who was sleeping by keeping his head on Arnav's left shoulder. Arush was sleeping on his right in a similar way. Aryan was sleeping completely on Arnav's chest and stomach. Khushi was on the right side of Arush sleeping by keeping her head on Arnav's right biceps. Her hands were thrown over Arush and rested on Aryan who was on Arnav's stomach.

[They were sleeping like this. From left to right Arav, then Arnav with Aryan on his stomach, Arush, and finally Khushi]

Arnav tried to move away and go to his room. He didn't know how Khushi would react seeing him here on the morning. But as he tried to move the four of them tightened their hold on him not allowing him to move. Arnav sighed and laid down. Seems like he don't have a choice.

He took the remote of the TV kept on the bedside table on his left and switched off the TV. He then switched off the lights. Luckily the switches were on his left and since Arav was only there on his that side he allowed him to move little. He switched off the lights and laid down to sleep. Soon a peaceful sleep took over him.

The moon looked at the cute family through the windows. The star towards the north shone brightly seeing her little sister getting her happiness.

Ponies are so cute and clever 🤣🤣