*** GIFT OF MY LIFE ***
"Maya!! Maya, Stop! Listen... Stop I said!!" shouted Madhu, while running behind her little three and a half year old daughter in the morning. "NO NO NO!!! Maya won't drink it!!!" Maya shouted back in her kiddy voice. "Maya... baby!! See, I have mixed two big spoons of chocolate in your milk!! C'mon!! Stop running and come to Mumma!!" "NO! You will make me drink it again!! I won't come!! Throw it away, Mumma!!" She twitched her nose seeing that glass of milk in her Mummy's hand. Madhu stealthily attempted to catch her but Maya, being a very apt kid, ran away before her Mummy could catch her and hid herself behind the couch. Madhu, now, irritatingly stopped at her place, "Maya, it's enough now!! Stop it and come here... right now!!" She ordered her choosy angel authoritatively. "NO!" Maya replied back behind the couch without popping up. "First you throw this glass away then Maya will come out!!" "Stop it Maya! You are getting late for your school. And today is your first Annual Day also no... Mind it, Mumma and Papa won't come with you then!!" Maya astonished, popped out and pouted on what her Mummy just spoke out. Her eyes were clearly showing how much she was fuming on her mother. "What's all happening here again, ladies??" The moment she heard the voice of her darling Papa, Maya hurriedly ran into his protective arms- protective from his Hitler Mummy!! RK picked his little angel in his arms and sat on the bed side, making her sit on his lap. Maya wrapped her tiny arms around his waist tightly but kept on staring her mother. "Ask your stubborn daughter, RK!! It's her daily routine to irritate me with this milk fiasco!!" Madhu falsely glared at Maya who snuggled more in her Papa's arms. RK chuckled at Maya's behaviour and made her face him, "Hmmm... Why my darling don't want to drink it?? See, it's full of chocolate... mmm... so yummy!!" Maya again twitched her nose in yuck seeing that glass. "Maya won't drink it!! I hate it!!!" She childishly denied again and hid her little face in RK's chest. "Maya..." Madhu was about to scold her this time but RK stopped her and took that glass in his hand, "Hmmm... Ok! Don't drink it! That means Maya don't like Chocolates at all!! OK... Biwi!! Tell Bittuji to not bring any chocolates for his niece from now!! I will also never bring Choco pies and cakes for Maya!!" Maya slowly sneaked up looking at her Papa with a sad face while Madhu was chuckling inwardly seeing her dropped face. "OK RK! Let me call Bittuji then..." "NO!!" shouted Maya. "I'll drink it!!" And she took the glass promptly and drank in one go. "I Lovveee Chocolate Milk!! Mumma, give me milk every day!!" she said while cleaning her mouth. "OK!! Now hurry up else you'll be late for school!!" "Maya!! Beta, car is waiting outside. Come fast!" Bittuji informed while entering in a hurry as usual. Maya jumped off excitedly from her Papa's lap, RK put on her school bag on her shoulder and both sent off their angel. The moment she left the room, RK back hugged his Biwi, "Hmmm... Aren't you forgetting something Biwi?" "I was about to ask you the same, RK." She turned back to face him. "You remember no... We have to go to Maya's school today evening!" RK stared at her surprised. "But Biwi... We were supposed to..." Till then, Bittuji re- entered their room. "Bittuji!! Didn't you inform Madhu about today's event??" Bittuji's face turned pale. "Ammm... Chief... Wo... I... Actually I..." "...forgot to inform her!! Right!??" RK fumed. "One second you both... What's all happening? Bittuji, what you forgot to tell me?" asked perplexed Madhu. "I'll tell you, Biwi! Today, I have been invited at Star Dust Awards with family. They have decided to reward me as the Most Popular Personality of the Year along with the best actor trophy! We all were supposed to go there and since Maya wanted to attend my award functions so...!!" Madhu looked at him, discomfited which RK easily noticed. "Bittuji, cancel my schedule for the evening!! I am going to Maya's school!" "Sorry Chief! I think you should not do that!! You are the Promotional Ambassador for the organisation. It would leave a bad impact on them!!" RK looked at Madhu questionably. "I can't cancel her event, RK!! It's her first Annual Day and she is performing there... She'll feel really bad then!! I have told you earlier to manage your schedule accordingly but you..." "I know I forgot it Biwi!! There is no point in arguing for it now!!!" "Fine!! Then you go and attend your award ceremony!! I'll handle my daughter!!" "Biwi... you..." And she barged out without listening to RK. "I am sorry Chief!!" RK looked at him, gritting his teeth, "Bittuji... Can I just kill you, damn it!??" Bittuji stood mum in guilt. "Now go and tell the driver to take out my car!! Go!!"
The evening was going on full swings at the Yash Raj Studios but it wasn't affecting the Superstar at all... "Chief! Please, don't low down your mood!! It happens!!" Bittuji tried to comfort him. RK first glared at him and then whispered angrily, "Bittuji, if you repeat your radio one more time, I'll hang you on that harness on the stage within a second!!" "But Chief!!" "It's all because of you Bittuji!! You manage all my appointments then how could you forget to inform me about my daughter's function!! She must be feeling so bad!! And Biwi... Oh god!! Bittuji... go and start taking Ayurveda medicines for memory gain!! You really need one...!!" "Even you need them, Chief!" murmured Bittuji. "What? What did you say?" "Hunnn... Nothing Chief!! See, they have announced the best actor award!! Go and receive it, Chief!!" RK again glared at him, "You seem too excited for it no... GO and take it by yourself then... I don't care!!" RK's name was announced on the stage and almost everybody around there was gazing at him to stand up but he didn't give a damn to anything. Bittuji too noticed so he himself decided to collect it. The function went on with the same pace and there, RK was also in the same temper- all ready to kill his secretary!! "Ladies and Gentlemen!!" announced the host. "Before we conclude, now comes one more prestigious award of tonight- Personality Popular of the Year!!! He is as versatile in real as he is in reel! He not only gave 4 blockbuster hit on the box office this year, but also actively contributed his presence in various social events and projects in the field of Child and Woman upliftment!!! So guys and girls, without much delay, I would like to call upon the CEO of Star Dust Awards, Mr Vishal Kapoor to come on the stage and announce the name!!" And as per the conduct, he announced, "And the award goes to... King of million hearts... Rishabh Kundra!!! Come on the stage, RK!!" And the house thudded with huge round of applause but the person in demand remained seated, unaffected by the cheer!! "Chief!! Please go this time!! Everybody is looking at you!!" "Bittuji I don't care!!" "Chief Please!! I request you!!" Bittuji pleaded in whisper. RK gave him a deadly glare and then walked to the stage in between the applause. Vishal genuinely greeted him welcome. RK was indifferently waiting for his trophy so that he takes it and goes back- poor soul- he was really upset with what all happened in the morning; he was feeling disturbed for his little angel more!! "RK!" Vishal's voice broke his trance. "Every award is special to everyone!! So, let's make this award more special to you!! Can we have the trophy please!!" RK was listening to his words bewilderedly when he saw small figure coming close from the back stage darkness. The moment the figure, donned in blue floral net frilled frock, came up on the stage clearly, RK got dumb struck at his sight! "Maya!!" This was all he could let out from his mouth in astonishment. His angel walked on her tiny feet with a huge smile on her beatific face and the trophy in her little hands, putting in all her strength to hold it as tightly as she could and maintaining her smile!! She stood near him and spoke softly, "Congratulations Pappa!!" and forwarded the trophy. A surprised yet contended smile emerged out on his face. RK happily knelt down on his knees and hugged his darling daughter whole heartedly and kissed her chubby cheeks, "Uh huhh... You again made my cheek wet, Pappa!! Eee..." Maya cutely wiped off her cheek in pout while RK was chuckling aloud and he again kissed her. "Thank you so much sweetheart!!!" This was all he could say to thank. He stood up and took Maya in his arms who was managing to hold the trophy. "Congratulations Pati!!" He turned aside in the voice's direction. There she was- his Biwi- standing happily adorned with a huge smile! "You too are here!!?? Oh God!!" And he promptly hugged her tightly and kissed her cheek. The audience again applauded for this one small happy family sharing one stage. "Why didn't you inform me Madhu?? And how come you..." "Is it really a big deal for a Superstar's wife to come on the stage to greet her husband... hunnn??" winked Madhu, making him smile. "You couldn't manage to come so I thought surprise you here! So... How was it, my Superstar?" "I guess, now your award is more special, RK?" asked Vishal. "It's more than that, Mr Kapoor!! Thanks!!" "Mrs Kundra, now when you are on the stage so why don't you reveal the deadly secrets of your husband to us!!" joked Vishal. Madhu looked at RK and then replied mischievously, "Ya Sure Mr Kapoor!! I was waiting for it!!" and she went to electoral mike, passing a grin to her Pati. "Good Evening all! I know I have surprised my Patidev to his last nerves today!! His expressions are worth watching!!" she laughed and so did the audience while RK chuckled sheepishly. In between little Maya, in RK's arms, was busy with the trophy- turning it round in amusement. "Many people say, RK has changed a lot after marriage but let me clarify people, he hasn't!! He is the same- scatty and stubborn!! He completely forgot his daughter's first Annual day today! But at the same time, it is also true that he loves his angel a lot!! I know very well, he mustn't have enjoyed tonight at all. So, I thought to cheer him up and dropped in with our baby to surprise him!!" Madhu turned to look at smiling RK. "I hope, now it will be his unforgettable award night forever... Right RK??" Madhu happily walked towards him. He handed Maya to her and took over the electoral desk, "Aahhh... Well! Of course it was a big surprise for me!! The way we had argued in the morning, I had no hope to see my two darling ladies here tonight but... they say, you never know your wife!! And when it comes to Madhubala Rishabh Kundra... the definition strengthens more!!" he chuckled while Madhu pouted at him. He turned to address her, "Whatever my wife says, but it's the fact that my marriage has changed me to the core!! Her love has changed me marginally and my darling baby has changed me completely!! I still remember how much eccentric I used to be... but now I feel like a responsible husband and a father!! I still remember, family never mattered to me earlier but when these two angels came into my life, my life changed its meaning!! And you see, Superstar RK finally learnt to live for others- his wife, his daughter, his family!! Yeah... I might be scatty at times, I may forget certain things but the two things I promise to never forget are- to protect and to love my wife and my daughter till my last breath!! They are the best gift one could ever get in his life and I am the lucky one!!! I know I have told this thing uncountable times but I would never stop saying it... I LOVE YOU... B...I...W...I!!!" Till then, Madhu eyes had already got moistened with his words. RK always managed to do that to her! She gently whispered, "I LOVE YOU TOO, RK!!!" "And what about me, Pappa!??" shouted Maya abruptly. Even the audience chuckled at her antic. "Of course I love you more my darling!!" Maya excitedly went down from Madhu's arms and ran towards RK; jumped in his arms and kissed his cheek. He casually walked back to Madhu. "Wipe them off, RK." Even his eyes had the traces of wetness. "You always manage to see them, Biwi!!" "Hmmm... And only I have the right to see them... no one else!!" She gently wiped his wet eye lashes through her finger. They walked down the stage in between the bam of the audience.
"Run slowly baby!!" RK instructed Maya who was running to their car excitedly in the parking lot. RK opened the lock through remote key and she quickly jumped inside the car, still busy in own self. Suddenly, RK held Madhu's hand and pulled her close to him, "I didn't know Biwi that you started liking surprises this much!!" Madhu wrapped her arms around his neck, "Well... At least this much change is mandatory for being RK's BIWI!! Right!??" "Ohooo... I am impressed, Biwi!!" He held her by her waist. "Ok, tell me did you like the surprise?" "Of course! Best thing ever happened!! By the way, whose idea was it??" "Patidev, my brain never runs this much fast. And in your absence, your daughter does this work! She suggested to amaze her Papa at the event!!" "Ahaannn... Like father... Like daughter!!" smirked RK. "Mumma! Pappa!! Come fast no!! Else my cake will melt down!!" Maya shouted through the car window. "Cake?? Anything important sweetheart??" RK asked confused. Madhu tried to signal her to not to blurt out but all went in vain. "Yes Pappa! There is a party at our home na... for your award win!! Right Mumma??" Maya replied so innocently as if nothing happened. RK looked at Madhu smirking while she held her head in defeat. "Now she is truly your replica, Rishabh Kundra!!" "Hmmm... So another surprise waiting for me tonight... hunnn!!!" "What surprise RK?? Your darling already blurted out everything; I was thinking to give you a special gift party!!" Madhu pouted. Suddenly, RK again pulled her close to him through her waist, "It's OK Biwi!! You can still give me my gift!!" "RK!" Madhu patted on his chest playfully, "At least behave properly in front of your daughter." "She is not looking at us right now, Biwi! We'll manage!" And he leaned down for a kiss when that little soul shouted again, "Pappa! Mumma! What you two always talk in private? You never tell me!!" Madhu started looking here and there in embarrassment while RK chuckled in amusement. "Nothing darling! Let us reach home then I'll explain you what we actually talk. Right Biwi!??" Madhu glared at him and turned to leave from there in blush when he pulled her close again, "Biwi, I am not that desperate!! I can wait till we reach our final destination!!" He winked, making her blush again profusely. "Don't think too much Mr Kundra, our daughter will accompany us to our FINAL DESTINATION!!" "Not a big deal, sweetheart!! Let Maa enjoy her granddaughter's company for a night! We will have our private party!! Don't you think we need that since long??" He simpered again sexily. "As you say... Pati... dev!!"
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