..... THE NANNY........ Chapter 67-68 Pg 107* UPDATED last part* - Page 11

CHAPTER TEN

'As you said, we need rappu...'' Said Ruhi nodding her head

'Fine... This is not fair but fine...'' Said Ishita causing Ruhi to giggle

'Good luck figuring out how to get him there...'' Said Ruhi as she sat back taking her brother's hand in hers

Ishita looked at Ruhi thinking how sad it was that they had to plead for some time to spend with their own father but she also worried because as much as she wanted to help, that man was scary. His instructions were that she minded her own business and her barging in on him was not her minding her business. It was going to be a long day.

Ishita had dropped the kids and she wanted to go back to her apartment and check on whether or not her friend had come back also to pick a couple of clothes from her wardrobe as what Mihika had parked for her was not working for her at all.

She got there and she could see Priya was already back much to her excitement

'Yo Priya... Is that you...''SaidIshita

'Of course, who else would you expect it to be...'' Priya said

'Oh My God I missed you... How was it...'' Said Ishita

'Oh my God Ishu, you missed. It was amazing I swear I have never been in a room with so many talented programmers. And your father ...'' SaidPriya holding her tongue realizing where she was going was territory that was never chartered upon.

Ishita just went quiet for a second and just looked at Priya who was seriously regretting what she had said

'I am sorry...'' Priya said

'What for... He is one of the best teachers I know...'' Said Ishita sighing

'Enough about that...'' She added trying to hide her teary eyes

'Tell me did anyone break my record...'' Said Ishita

'NO, everyone tried but nothing... As a matter of fact no one could even hack that program. Does IYER Technologies use that algorithm in their systems...'' Asked a very inquisitive Priya

'I can't tell you that...'' Smiled Ishita

'Come on...'' Said Priya

'No way, besides that was my mother's algorithm, all I did was complete it...'' Said Ishita with pride

'Still, there was still a lot to do besides you did that when you were 14...Ishu 14...You're a genius...'' Said Priya

'Don't I know it...'' Said Ishita smiling

'I leant so much... They say we have to apply again in about 3 months for the trials to be taken on by the company...'' SaidPriya and Ishita just smiled looking at her

'I will only applyif you won't mind of course...'' Priya added

'Do not be crazy, of course I do not mind ...If I did I wouldn't have gotten you that spot'' Said Ishita hugging her

'Thank you so much...'' Said Priya hugging her back

'And the...'' Said Ishita stammering

'Ishu, I am 3 years sober so do not worry I am drug free...'' Said Priya smiling as she hugged Ishita some more

'I really missed you kid...'' She added

'I missed you too and do not call me that...'' Said Ishita

'Well you the baby so you're the kid...'' Said Priya

'Please, you are only a year older than me...'' Said Ishita

'That still makes me older than you...'' Said Priya chuckling

'Anyway what is this I hear that you are now working as a nanny...'' Priya added

'Well, I am actually... Good pay as well...'' Said Ishita

'I feel sorry for those poor children...'' Said Priya

'What...'' Said Ishita chuckling

'Seriously, who came up with the smart idea of making you a nanny...'' Said Priya

'Why does everyone say that...'' Said Ishita chuckling

'Because Ishu let us not kid ourselves... This is you we are talking about...'' Said Priya

'I am going to surprise all of you...Besides they were going to throw us out'' Said Ishita

'I know... I get that...And it can't be that hard'' Said Priya smiling

'You would think but I have never come across such moody people in my life. I swear his temper is hot and cold. One minute his fine the next his pissed, his son is always angry 24/7. The only sweet person in that house is Ruhi, his younger daughter...'' Said Ishita

'What about his wife...'' Said Priya who began eating a couple of snacks she had

'She died a couple of years ago...They never really talk about her that much'' Said Ishita

'Is he hot...'' Asked Priya

'Who...'' Said Ishita

'Your boss, I am asking is he hot...'' Said Priya causing Ishita to blush as she said

'I don't... I have not noticed...''

'Bullshit... I think he is hot...'' Said an exited Priya sitting up as she grabbed Ishita

'Ishu, come on spill...'' She added

'Listen I haven't noticed if he is or he isn't. I was busy trying to avoid being fired'' Said a clearly uncomfortable Ishita

'That is a load of bull... That is like saying I am looking at a ball but I can't tell you it shape...'' Said Priya

'That is a crappy analogy...'' Said Ishita chuckling

''Well yeah but you get the point...'' Said Priya chuckling too

'Okay fine, he is kind of hot, plus the whole principled angry man works in his favor...'' Said Ishita laughing as Priya joined

'What are you doing here, Shouldn't you be somewhere Nannying...'' Said Priya

'I had a few thinks to pick up.'' She said dialing again

'Who do you keep on calling...'' Said Priya

'My boss but every time I call him my calls are forwarded to his receptionist

'Why...'' Said Priya

'I do not know... I have asked her to remind him about his son's recital but she keeps on hanging up on me...'' Said Ishita

'Bitch...'' Said Priya

'I know, Right...'' Said Ishita shaking her head

'Just go over there, Is there time for you to spare...'' Asked Priya

'Yeah...'' Said Ishita

'Well then just go over there and tell him in person... Wouldn't hurt...'' Said Priya

'Your right... I think I am going to do that...'' She said walking in as she grabbed a few things and walking out again

'I gotta go otherwise I will be late for Aditya's recital...'' Said Ishita

'Fine... Will I see you later...'' Said Priya

'Probably not but I will make it a point and I will see you tomorrow at The Alt...'' Said Ishita

'Alright...Tell me how it goes'' Said Priya before Ishita grabbed her bag and walked out

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Ishita knew it was going to be a problem trying to convince her boss to go with her but she had promised this little girl that she would get him thee so she had to at least try. She made it to his RKBFashions and like it was yesterday came back to Sarika's desk

'Excuse me...'' Said Ishita causing Sarika to look up from the computer to Ishita

'What...'' Said Sarika

'Uhhh I wanted to talk to Mr. Raman K Bhalla...'' Said Ishita

'Why...'' Said Sarika

'It is private...'' Said Ishita amused

'Do you have an appointment...'' Asked Sarika

'No... But it is something to do with his kids so I think he will want to see me...'' Said Ishita

'Hold on... You are the new nanny...'' Said Sarika

'Yeah, so...'' Said Ishita

'Domestic workers are not allowed here... Get in touch with Mihir, he will handle it...'' Said Sarika ignoring Ishita which pissed Ishita off

'Well unless Mihir's fluids somehow contributed to the production of Aditya and Ruhi Kumar Bhalla, I think not... Get on the damn phone and let me talk to their father...'' Said Ishita irritated

'Leave from here... Now ...'' Said Sarika standing her ground

'What...'' Said Ishita surprised

'No...'' she stood firm

'SECURITY...'' Said Sarika causing to guards to come where Ishita was

'Oh... Really ... Come on...'' Said Ishita

'Madam, please leave...'' Said one of the guards

'Come on... I wouldn't be here if it wasn't important...'' Said Ishita

'Mam, please...'' Said the other guard

Ishita looked at them and just turned pretending like she was walking out and as the guards let their guard down, she turned barging down one of them ad she ran through

'Sorry...'' She said to the guard she had knocked down as she began running up the stairs

'Hey... Stop...'' Shouted the guard causing all sorts of commotions but Ishita didn't stop

'Wait... Stop...'' Shouted the other who was following them but Ishita had made head way and before they knew it, she as barging into Raman's office

'What the...'' Said Raman angry as his door barged open only to see Ishita huffing and puffing

'What in God's name are you doing here?'' He added angrily

'Sorry boss...'' She said as she struggled for breath

'Sorry sir, we were trying to stop her from coming in but she...'' Said one of them puffing and huffing as well

'Just get out...'' Raman shouted at them causing Ishita to smile at them gloating

'So sorry for this... We can pick this up tomorrow afternoon when the final designs are in...'' Said Romi and Ishita noticed that Raman's office had a few more people in that room than she had hope

'Crap...'' She murmured knowing she was screwed given how pissed Raman was looking

'And the contracts... We are nearing deadline and we have to ensure that the fabrics are in on time...'' Said one of the men

'We have never let you down and we are not about to start now... Everything will be done as soon as you confirm the designs...'' Said Romi and the men agreed standing up

They shook hands with Romi and Raman before they walked out all this while Ishita was just standing in the corner of the room sacred to her wits because chances were high she was about to lose her job. After everyone had left Raman who was holding on for dear life waited for Romi to lock the door before he turned to Ishita yelling

'Are mad... Do you think this is a playground...''

'I am... Just listen...'' Said Ishita still catching her breath

'What is the matterwith this girl? And a matter of fact whyare you still doing here? Leavemy office...'' Said Raman

'Just please listen...I didn't come here to just parade myself and then leave'' Said Ishita

'Raman, calm down...'' Said Romi turning To Ishita

'That was not okay at all...'' he added

'I know that but I hadno other option...'' SaidIshita

'What do you want anyway...'' Said Romi

'You see, I was taking Ruhi to school this morning and she asked me, in fact made me promise that I would get him to Adi's recital... I told her that he would come but she was sure that he would forget... ' Said Ishita looking at Raman

'What...'' Said Raman surprised mainly because he had indeed forgotten

'Why didn't just call...'' Said Romi

'I have been calling since morning but his calls get forwarded to that rude bitch downstairs... I do not have his number or his assistant's because he wouldn't give those to me so all I had was that demon's downstairs... I had no option but to come here...'' Said Ishita

'Making my office become a market place. I know people like you may not fathom what a work place environment is but that kind of behavior isn't allowed...'' Said Raman angry and irritated much to Ishita and Romi's surprise. He never talked like this with anyone

CHAPTER ELEVEN

'Excuse me...'' Said Ishita offended

'Ishita just...'' Said Romi

'You know what as a matter of fact you are fired...'' Said Raman

'Raman...'' Said Romi who knew the way Ishita seemed this was not going to turn out well

'No...'' Said Ishita

'I said you're fired...'' Said Raman

'AND I SAID NO... I have done nothing wrong... I was only doing my job... Your receptionist won't forward my calls to you if she had I wouldn't have come here...'' Said Ishita

'Ishita hold on... Just calm down ...'' Said Romi

' What is he trying to say? I will not tolerate you insulting me just because you pay me. I have my dignity as well... I was doing something nice for your kids, the person who is supposed to be the go between for me and you is that bitch downstairs. I knew she was never going to deliver that message so I decided to come here myself. She wouldn't allow me come in because of some rule you brought up about domestic staff not being allowed here so I snuck in to tell you, you were getting late and the recital already started. Your son's performance is coming on in about 45 minutes and given I promised your very adorable daughter that I would get you there so here I am... You do not have to worry yourself... After that recital I quit...But until then get off your high horse and be a father'' Said Ishita

'Is this girl...Are you mad'' Said Raman even more angry

'May be... But even then, I am not leaving unless you get out of here with me... If it means me dragging you there, I will...'' Said Ishita

'Just calm down alright...'' Said Romi turning to Raman and before he could say anything Sarika walked in

'I am so sorry, but this girl is ill mannered and doesn't listen... ' Said Sarika

'Oh please, you are the ill-mannered bitch... If anyone needs to be fired it should be you... Even his kids do not like you... Like seriously who gives his children his receptionist's number instead of his own...'' Said Ishita being judgmental

'Excuse me...'' Said Raman a bit taken back

'Yeah Ruhi told me, that girl is very chatty... Very happy kid considering ...'' Said Ishita looking at Raman

'Get out...'' Raman yelled

'Oh gladly but I will be down stairs in the parking lot waiting for you and oh FYI you can't just fire me for doing my job. Those kids were my priority, that is what I signed up for and it is what I am doing... But don't stress, I am leaving anyway... You have 5 minutes to get downstairs because the recital starts in 30...Or else am coming back up and the havoc I will create you won't like'' Said Ishita before storming out leaving a very shocked Raman behind and Romi who didn't quite know whether she was bold or stupid

'That girl is just too much... It is like she grew up in a jungle with no people...'' Said Sarika

'Sarika ... Go now...'' Said Romi and she obliged before turning to his brother

'Raman look, just go to the recital ...You and I both knew that she is not leaving this place without you. Plus this is for Aditya, when was the last time you went to his recital...'' Said Romi

'We have a lot...'' Said Raman and Romi interrupted

'Raman please, I can handle it besides, he may understand but for howlong. He is only 10 years old... You need to be there...'' Said Romi and Raman just looked at Romi knowing he had a point

'The Hong Kong...'' He began but Romi interrupted

Raman, I got this, you know I have this... Just go...'' And a bit hesitant just turned to his chair taking his coat

'Ohh and one more thing, you can't fire her...'' Said Romi

'Why not... Did you see how she walked in here like a crazy person...'' Said Raman angrily

'How many nannies have you hired that have stood up to you for your children like that?'' Said Romi causing Raman to look at him at a loss of words

'She gets under your skin and clearly annoys you but that should not be an issue because she is not here for you but for them and she is clearly good at advocating for them... In any case, all this would have been avoided if you fired Sarika... She is not very nice, we both know it, as we also know why she acts like that around people...'' Said Romi

'So now it is her fault... Why do you support that girl...'' Said Raman

'It is Sarika's fault... Let us be honest, you had indeed forgotten it was his recital today, she had done the correct thing by calling to remind you, Sarika didn't put her through repeatedly and clearly wouldn't allow her in that is why she barged in like that... Hire a friendlier person than Sarika... If you can't fire her, put her down stairsin records...'' Said Romi

'I can't deal with this now... Let me just go...'' He said walking out angrily

It was a long ride to Aditya's school, Raman was clearly upset and as much as he wanted to just scream at her he knew better and he knew that she may have had a point. Ishita on the other hand being a kind of person who took almost everything at heart was not happy either and she was hell bent on quitting as soon as this whole damn thing ended.

Mihika always warned her about her temper and how to understand others but she was a bit too much sometimes, that was the reasonshe got fired a lot but given the life she was born into and how she was living right now was such a big contrast that adjusting was something she was still getting used to.

They made it to Aditya's school and Raman could see Ruhi was waiting for them by the door and when he saw her father's car approach her facesuddenly went bright and she began jumping up and down. Ishita got out of the car and Ruhi ran to her hugging her

'Thank you, thank you, thank you...'' She said before she turned to her father saying

'Thank you dad for coming...'' Said Ruhi

'I wouldn't miss it for the world...'' He said hugging her causing Ishita to scoff

'What a load of bull...'' She said looking at Raman

'Language...'' Said Raman looking at her and she kept quiet grumbling

'Come in, they have already set up and Aditya is about to go on...'' Said Ruhi pulling her father inside

'Ladies and Gentlemen, our last performance of the night for this talent show... Put your hand together for the very talented Aditya Kumar Bhalla...'' Said the announcer and everyone began clapping

'This is a talent show...'' Raman asked confused

'Yes... And Aditya is in the top 5...'' Smiled Ruhi turning to her father as she said

'Surprise...''

'Aditya... In top 5 ... Really...'' Said Raman

'Yes that is why you had to be here...Now Shhsss...'' She said and together they sat back as Aditya made it to the stage

Ishita just stood by the door and didn't joining them, mostly because she understood how much this meant to these kids and also because in all honesty she really didn't want to deal with that entire ruckus after the show as done. She sat by the door for Aditya's performance such that it made it easy for her to go once he was done

Aditya came on stage where a piano was set in the middle. He took bow before he began introducing himself. He gave his name and his class before sitting down at the piano. He took a few deep breaths before he lay his hands on the piano and began to play... Raman bursting with pride had a smile creep up his face not believing how much his little boy had grown up. But before Raman could even grasp what was happening, Aditya began to sing

There was a silence in the room in that if a pin dropped one would hear it. No one in that room expected that to be coming out of a 10 year old boy. He sounded unbelievable that even his own father didn't see that coming

'Oh My God...'' Said Ishita

'Oh My God...'' Said Raman and a smiling Ruhi said

'See, I told you, you would love it...''

Aditya sang for about 3 minutes or so and as soon as he finished, everyone was on their feet not believing what they had heard. Everyone was clapping excited at what they had heard. Aditya got up and took a bow before he walked off stage. The announcer came on and said a couple of other things. But Raman wastaken up with what he saw that he didn't hear a thing.

'That is my son...'' He whispered still in shock

'Wow... You go kid...'' Said Ishita as she smiled

Aditya walked back on stage with a few other kids as they all prepared to hear who the winner of the show was. Aditya came in 3^rd and he was handed his trophy. There were a few more speeches before the ceremony ended.

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Aditya got out from back stage making his way to the parking lot where he was supposed to meet Ruhi and the Nanny and they were to head for home

'Aditya...'' Ruhi called him as he made it out ofthe building and when he turned,he too couldn't quite believe it

'Dad...'' He called

'Oh My God, where the hell did you learn to sing like that...'' Said Raman as he made it to where he was

'I don't know, I just sang...'' He said still a bit surprised that Raman had actually made it

'Seriously I don't think there is anyone in our family with that talent...'' Said Raman excited as he came forward and put his arms around him

'Can I just say, I was so proud... I have a rock star for a son...'' He added causing Aditya to smile

'Why don't you seem more excited...'' Asked Ruhi

'No... I am... It is just...'' Said Aditya looking at his father

'What...'' Said Raman smiling

'You came...'' Said Aditya looking at his father

'Of course I came, why would you think I wouldn't...'' Raman answered

'Because... You almost always never do... ' Said Aditya causing Raman to look at him as his heart broke

'I am sorry about that...'' He said

'But you came...'' Said Aditya before a smile crept up as he said

'Thank you...'' and Raman just smiled his heart breaking even more

Aditya had issues with his father, but at the end of the day he was only 10 years old. All he really wanted was fr his father to be there. So when days like this came up, it was always hard, even for him to stay angry with him; Raman watched as his sister kept on talking about the whole process and how they came up to Aditya being second before she out of the blue said

'Ishita...'' causing Ishita to turn

'Yeah...'' She said looking at Ruhi before she added

'Adi... My superstar... That was really amazing...''

'Thank you...'' Said Aditya humbly

'Oh wow... I think we should get you singing every day, makes you more humble and less angry...'' Said Ishita

'Ishita stop...'' Raman said but was interrupted when Aditya said

'I get cranky when I am nervous... Sorry...''

'I get it, trust me...'' Said Ishita smiling much to Ramans surprise

'You know, you are not so bad...'' Said Aditya

'Oh yeah, is that why you keep on gluing my bag to the closet wall...'' Said Ishita causing Ruhi to laugh

'That was funny... You kept on fidgeting with the bag as you yelled...'' Said Ruhi as she imitated Ishita

'Get off the wall you stupid bag...'' She added causing Aditya to laugh as Ishita joined in

'We are still not friends...''He said smiling

'I never thought we were...'' Said Ishita smiling back

Raman watched his kids and he couldn't believe what he was seeing. I mean they were never that welcoming with anyone and most nannies they hated but Ishita somehow managed to turn them into kids. It was like that worry they carried around wasn't there and this was the first time he was seeing it

'Wherewere you going anyway? The car is that way...'' Said Ruhi

'Well your father...'' Said Ishita and Raman interrupted

'Can I talk to you...'' He said

'Uhhh sure...'' Said Ishita

'Aditya, Ruhi... Go to the car we will be there in a minute...'' He said

'Alright... Come on Ruhi...'' Said Aditya

Ishita stood on the side as she waited for what Raman was about to tell her. He wasn't very big at back tracking and she wasn't very big on backing down so both of them knew this was going to make for an interesting conversation

CHAPTER TWELVE

'Okay look...'' Said Raman after confirming that his kids had gone to the car

'You and I both know that they way this whole thing began, it was not right and the way you went at it was not right either... Just get in the car and lets us go home and we will forget everything...'' He added

'If that is an apology, it is really shit...'' Said Ishita

'You really need to learn how to speak to people... You swear all the time...'' Said Raman looking at her

'Right... Sorry I am really working on that...'' Said Ishita realizing her mistake

'Just get in the car will you...'' He said

'I will, right after you apologize...'' Said Ishita standing her ground as she folded her hands across her chest

'You realize it is you in need of a job not me... Plus I can hire another nanny just like that...'' Said Raman

'True... But which nanny will you hire who a) can tolerate your kids and their antics and b) one you like to shout at all the time and she still stays...'' Said Ishita

'I don't...'' He began getting agitated again

'See... What did I say...'' Said Ishita causing him to sigh, a bit as he said

'Just get in the damn car already...'' He said and she obliged standing down as she said

'See, I am only agreeing because grumpyis making his way here and I don't want to explain myself...'' Said Ishita as she walked passed Raman making an excuse knowing she needed this job and this had no choice

''Adi where are you going...? Get back into the car...'' Said Ishita

'Well then let us leave...'' Said Aditya and Ishita turned to Raman saying

'Boss, shall we...'' Before she walked sitting in the front seat with Mihir

'I still don't know why I hired her...'' Said Raman talking to himself and shaking his head as he made his way into the car

Ruhi wouldn't stop yapping about how she was excited that Raman had come to see Aditya perform and Raman couldn't stop hipping praise on his son. It was quite good to see actually and for the first time Ishita could see Aditya had a smile on his face, that didn't happen a lot

'Hey Aditya, are you alright...'' Said Ishita

'Yeah... I am... Why...'' Said Aditya

'Well you are awfully quiet given...'' Said Ishita

'Nothing...'' He said softly looking out as he held the pendant around his neck.

'Adi...'' Raman called him realizing what Ishita had seen

'Yes...'' He said turning to his dad as he tried to hold back whatever it was but he was failing miserably

'What is it...'' Said Raman concerned

'I just... I am sorry... I just really miss her... I miss mom...'' He said as he broke into tears

Raman took his son in his hands and held him holding him as tight as he could with hope that somehow he took away that pain. It broke his heart, in fact he hated it every time it got like this and he always wished there was something he could do to make it a bit better. He could do anything just so his children didn't have to be like this. Ruhi began to tear up and the more her brother cried the sadder she become and thus began crying as well.

'Stop the car...'' Said Ishita and Mihir obliged

She got out from the front seat and took the back seat where Ruhi was and held her in her arms. Mihir not knowing what to do, just parked the car and sat there for a couple of minutes leaving them time to compose themselves such that they knew what to do.

'I... am... am sorry dad, I know we don't talk about her but...'' Aditya began stammering

'Shhsss it is okay... It is okay... I miss her too...'' Said Raman as tears filled his eyes his voice breaking

Aditya held on to his dad even more and began letting out little sobs as tears continued streaming down his face. Not knowing what to do, she did the only thing she did when she missed her mother. She turned to Mihir and said

'There is a temple 10 minutes from there, do you know it...''

'Yeah...'' Said Mihir

'Good... Take us their...'' Said Ishita and Mihir obliged

Ruhi just stayed in Ishita's arms with Aditya in Raman's and they drove to the temple. Raman was so taken up with Aditya that by the time he realized where they were, Mihir was parking outside a temple

'Where are we...'' Said Raman

'I am carrying out nanny business...'' Said Ishita as she wiped Ruhi's tears and opened the door

'Meaning...'' Said Raman opening his and he and Aditya got out

'Just follow me...'' Said Ishita

She walked to a vendor where she brought a 4 candles handing Raman, Ruhi and Aditya one each before she lead them to a room that was behind the temple. There some people there who were lighting candles and the room seemed to be filled with a lot of those.

'My grandfather died, I missed him terribly, everyday... Sometimes it felt like I was forgetting who he was or how he looked like...'' She said tearing up much to Raman's surprise

'My grandma, she used to bring me here and each Saturday we would light a candle for him, I would say a prayer and after, I would talk to him. Say whatever I wanted such that through my prayer, he would know how much I missed him and for as long as this candle was burning, I would know that he knows how much he is loved and missed...'' Said Ishita taking Ruhi's candle as she said

'Now, maybe this will not make you feel better, but it will help, I promise...'' and she handed Ruhi her candle

Aditya too his with the help of his father and did the same and together they walked inside, they placed the candles on one of the many candle holders and said a prayer. Ishita watched as Aditya folded his hands his sister following suit and when he was done, he took Ruhi's hand and he began talking

'Hey mom...''

Ishita heard that and immediately turned walking out of their knowing that it was private conversation she was not privileged to listen to and soon Raman followed behind her as they stood by the door waiting for the kids. Raman looked at her still a bit in impressed with what he had just seen, that is not the Ishita he hired

'Okay, I gotta ask...'' He said

'Hmm what...'' She said

'I thought you came from Thiruvananthapuram...'' Said Raman and Ishita nervously said

'Yeah, so...''

'Your grandmother would bring all the way here every Saturday...'' Said Raman

'No... But I had very sad little boy who needed to feel good and so I did this... Mimi says it is therapeutic to let out something when you're sad, he needed to let it out, and I gave him a way...'' Sad Ishita causing Raman to frown a bit looking at her before he smiled saying

'You're just a bundle of surprises aren't you...''

'Well I try...'' Said Ishita turning and looking at him

'Wait... Is that a smile...'' She said

'What... No... I am not...'' He said before he chuckled

'Oh wow... I need a raise, to get a smile from grumpy Junior and Grumpy Senior on the same day... It is not an easy task...'' She said

'Grumpy what...'' Said Raman

'Nothing...'' Said Ishita laughing nervously and Raman shaking his head said

'Wow you really have no sieve... I bet you get fired a lot...''

'What... Why... Why would you say that...'' She said defensively

'Because most times people who talk a lot like you get fired a lot... Also you have no boundaries...'' Said Raman causing Ishita to have an o-shaped expression as she said

'I so do...'' Causing Raman to chuckle as he said

'No you don't...''

Ishita just kept on denying shaking her head as she looked away keeping her eyes on the kids. Aditya was still saying a few things while looking at Ruhi so she figured a little more time won't hurt. She turned to Raman and she could see he was smiling at them getting a bit teary and it was the first time she was seen him that vulnerable. He wasn't the bossy boss Raman K Bhalla, he was a dad and for whatever reason that melted her heart.

She watched as a smiled crept up his face and he opened his mouth making her realize he had said something

'What...'' She said

'Stop staring at me... Let us leave, they are done...'' He said as Aditya and Ruhi each took his hand and they walked out

'I so do not stare...'' She murmured under her breath almost as if she was caught in a lieand Raman just smiled as he walked to where they had parked the car.

Raman had left his phone in the car and it had been going off for some time so when Mihir saw them approach, he handed Raman the phone. He excused himself and stepped aside taking the phone. Ishita could see Ruhi looking at him a bit disappointed because they all knew he was probably going back to work. All of them refused to get back in the car and they just waited for him to finish his call. Raman turned and he could see they were all just standing there looking at him like they were waiting for him. He quickly finished his call and walked back to them

'You're going back to work, aren't you...'' Said Ruhi

'Well hon...'' Raman began but Ishita interrupted

'Of course not, he is going with you guys to celebrate Aditya's performance...'' She said

'I wouldn't...'' Said Raman but an excited Aditya interrupted him his face bright as he asked

'Really...'' And Ishita knowing Raman was caught in a tight angle just smiled because she knew there was no way he was walking out of this

'Yeah, really... ' Said Raman

'Where are we going...'' Said Ruhi excited

'Pizza place a few minutes ahead...'' Said Ishita and Ruhi excited threw a hand in air and said

'Yes...'' Casing Ishita and Mihir to chuckle

'Okay then, turns out we are going for pizza...'' Said Raman giving in

He took his phone out and sent a message to his assistant and Romi and he told them he was taking the rest of the day off. Ishita opened the door for Ruhi and Aditya as they got into the back seat excited. Once Raman turned, she looked at him and she could see he was not looking happy so she said

'Okay, for a second let us forget, just for a second that I work for you and I am your employee...'' And Raman frowned a bit curious as he said

'Okay...''

'This... It matters too...'' Said Ishita pointing at his children

'I know that...'' He said

'Then show it... Be there, nothing is more important than that... Make time... So before you scream at your nanny here for interfering...'' She said pointing at herself

'Put in mind you just brought a smile on that face that hasn't been there in a while... She added pointing at Aditya who was talking with Ruhi excited clearly at the prospect of pizza and spending time with his father

Raman looked at him and he had to admit, she was right. Aditya was not a very happy child and maybe Raman didn't really do anything to ensure that that changed. Mostly because he didn't know how and every time he tried he just pissed the boy off so each time he felt like he was failing miserably.

Also it is punishment for shouting at me, firing me and not apologize'' She added causing him to turn to Ishita but she was already making her way back to the car.

'Who the hell are you...'' He said talking to himself as he looked at her