Neel's POV
Neil was so close to Avni that he had to crane his neck down to look into her eyes. The stare silent but intense as he watched her fumble for words. He couldn't lie to himself that he didn't know what she was trying to ask. But any extra time with Avni, even if it was for a few extra seconds, was worth everything to him. He didn't know why. He didn't know when Avni had become such a big part of his life.
Nahi Neel. Jabse mili hey Avni, tabse hamesha iske hi baare me soche hai. Pehle either wondering if she was a criminal or not. Then trying to put together the pieces of her plans. Then making a plan with her against Dayawanti. You're just used to her. Tujhe uski aadat ho chooki hain. Sirf ek aadat, aur kuch nahi. Lekin phir mera maan rona kyun chahta hain?
Avni voice broke Neel's thoughts. He had to tune himself back in to actually hear what she was saying and not just listen to her calming voice.
"Neel, mujhe pata hain tum bohot busy hota hon. Lekin, can you take me to Maa's house? I understand if you're too busy. Ik police officer ki job hi aise hoti hain. I can ask Ali instead if its too much a burden to you and your time? Avni rambled as she requested Neel to drop him.
Neel didn't waste a second after Avni was done to tell her he didn't mind dropping her. He left it at that, and went to change his clothes. He felt Avni stare at him, but he remained silent. Hearing the last sentence had stung Neel. Why would she think she's a burden to me? Theek hain, after she steps foot outside the house, she won't be keeping up the pretense of this marriage. But does she not think me of as at least a friend? Hamesha Ali ke baare mein hi soch thi hai? Aur mujhe itne dard kyun ho rahe hai. Mujhe kya?
Bebe's POV
Meri Avni bahu ajj chali jari hai. Mujhe pata hain ki mera Neel ke liye, iske better ladki ho hi nahi sakti. Usko iske jaise pyar bhi koi nahi kar sakti. Yeh dono kyun nahi samajh rahe hain, ki jis shaadi ka khel khed rahe the, ussi khel mein unke dil lag gya. Bhagwan khare ki in done ko zaldi akel ah chuke warna mujhe hi kuch karne pera ga.
Avni's POV
Pata nahi kyun es ghar ke baar jaane se mera pair itne karkare kyun hai? Iss natak mein jis do pal ki khushi Neel ne di haye, maan nahi kar rahe usse chod ru. Lekin jitne Neel ne mere lehi kiya hain, uske izzat ke liye, mujhe jaane hi ho ga. Main uss mein nahi bhoj ban sakti. Lekin dil mein ek ajeeb bechani hai. Neel mujhe ek din ke liye yahan rukhne ko nahi keh sakte? Itni zaldi hai usse mujhe dhoor karne ki?
Avni realized she had reached the door. She turned around and hugged her...Neel's family. She hugged Shweta, who had tears building up in her eyes. Avni had somehow found a spot in Shweta's heart. It took a while, but there was something there now. Avni held onto Shweta's hands.
"Mujhse koi galti hoi hain or jitni bhi parashania maine apko di hain, uss sab liye main apse maafi mang di hu? Avni apologized. Shweta shook her head, a lightly smiled, not trusting her own voice to give away what was going on in her mind, but she enveloped Avni in another hug.
Avni walked upto Prakash. Dipping down, she asked for his arshivaad, but Prakash held onto her arms before Avni could touch his feet.
"Beta, maine hamesha tumhe sirf ek bahu jaise nahi, ek beti jaise pyar kiya hain. Aur betiyan paun nahi chchooti, woh toh apne papa ke gale lagti hain. Prakash smiled. Avni hugged Prakash, wiping her own tears.
"Mujhe hamesha ek papa ki khami thi. Aur Neel ki wajah se apne mujhe woh koho hua rishta de diya. Thank you so much, papa, Avni lightly cried. It was the first time she called Prakash pape instead of uncle, but it felt right. For some reason, it rolled perfectly off her tongue.
Taking a step back, she went to hug bebe, but bebe took a step back.
"Maine nahi jappi poni, bebe said in a Punjabi accent. Avni frowned. "Maini kuch shurtain hai, tab hi tujhe khushi khushi jane doongi, bebe continued.
Avni looked at bebe confused, "Konsi shurtain bebe?
"Pehli shurt. Tum hume nahi poolon (hindi word for forget) gi. Hafte main kum se kum ek baar tho milene aongi. Bole monzoor hai?
Avni smiled, "Hai bebe, bilkul monzoor hai.
Neel's POV
Neel watched the exchange between Avni and his family silently. He smiled looking at bebe give Avni conditions. He hoped Avni wasn't just replying yes, so she could leave sooner. He knew everyone at home will feel an emptiness when Avni left. She had improved his mom and bebe's relationship together. She had made a place in everyone's hearts. He just hoped that they all did in hers too.
"Doosri shurt, tum hamesha hi itni pyari rehna, beta. Iss kum waqt mein, tumne sab ke dil jeet liya. Mujhe pata hain ki main thodi si strict hoon, lekin tumne hamesha meri khushi liya meri sari gal maani hai. Beta ji, tumne toh meri liye namak wali muesli hi bi khai hai. Tujhe ke lage. Mujhe pata nahi chalega. Tum meri achchi wali beti hain. Mera arshivaas hamesha tumhare saath hain, bebe completed, finally pulling Avni into an embrace.
Neel knew Avni would be close to tears now. He knew what it meant to her to have someone close to a dadi figure in her life. Then Neel observed around to see the sadness of his family's eyes.
Yaar, Avni. Tumne itni achchi bahu ki acting kyun kahi. Mujhe toh hoga hi lekin Abb in saare ko dard bhi hoga. Tumse jooda hone ke dard. Nahi Neel, usne kahe toh hai. She'll keep in touch. Neel thought to himself.
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Not proofread again. Please post a review. It means alot. Alot of hindi in this one, so please tell me if I made any mistakes.
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