SS: Shattered Souls *Epilogue on Page 32* - Page 13

Epilogue

"RUHAAANNN!!!! RUHAAANNN!!!!" the crowd cheered as the rockstar walked to the stage. Alia, his PA, handed him his guitar and he stood on the stage facing the majestic crowd.

"Ruhaan! Ruhaan! Ruhaan! Ruhaan!" everyone sang as Ruhaan waved to them. The cameras flashed and Ruhaan stood in his signature pose. Signing the musicians to start, he began...

Ruhaan, it's the first time that your lyrics are concentrated on family and love. Is it specially dedicated to your parents?

"Of course yes. This is my first concert after my family reunion and I ought to make it special!" Ruhaan said smiling.

Could you please describe your family reunion?

"That's a bit personal. I can just say that my dad and mom were separated 7 years ago and now they are reunited!"

But your age doesn't seem to match with Mr. and Mrs. ASR.

"I'm adopted" Ruhaan said.

Are you gonna sign more ads with AR fashions?

"As you all know, AK fashions have changed their name to old AR fashions indicating the return of ASR! It's my dad's and mom's company and so it's mine too! If AR needs me, then I'll be there!"

"Roo bhaiyya is AWESOME!" Aashi cried as she sat on her bed drinking the hot vegetable soup.

"If your Roo bhaiyya knows that you're watching TV here in the midst of your high fever, then he'll smack your head with his guitar!" Arnav said caressing her hair.

"But daddy I cannot miss his show! I'm his biggest fan!" Aashi said pouting and Arnav laughed. "Of course you are baby, but you could watch his show anytime. Why always live show?"

"Because I want to see the crowd's reaction on my Roo bhaiyya's song!" Aashi said in her cute tone.

Arnav laughed and Aashi said complaining, "Daddy, you promised that you would take me for his live show. You didn't do it!"

"I'm sorry baby but you're sick. How can I take you there?" Arnav said.

"But you let mamma go!" Aashi pouted with her narrowed eyes.

"That is because someone should instruct the body gaurds and show organizers and you know that Aman uncle is on leave and my princess wanted me to stay with her! So I sent your mamma there!" Arnav said.

"Hm..." Aashi said crossing her arms, "When Roo bhaiyya comes I'll not talk to him!"

"And why is that?" Arnav and Aashi turned hearing the voice.

Near the door was Ruhaan with his guitar and Khushi near him.

"Daddy, tell him that I won't talk to him and mamma!" Aashi said angrily.

Arnav chuckled and Ruhaan cried, "Papa, please ask your princess why she is angry with us?"

"Daddy, they left me here when I'm sick!" Aashi cried.

"Papa, we left her here because you're there with her!" Ruhaan said.

"Ha, that is a point. Don't you want me princess?" Arnav asked faking hurt. "Yes daddy!" Aashi cried and jumped onto him. Arnav laughed and held her. "I want to stay with you, mamma and Roo bhaiyya!" she cried in her cutest voice.

Arnav laughed and cuddled her. Ruhaan smiled and came to them. "Come here princess!" He cried as he extended his arm. Aashi giggled and jumped to Ruhaan who twirled in air. Suddenly he made her sit on the bed and touched her forehead.

"AASHI!" Ruhaan shouted, "YOU'RE BURNING IN FEVER AND YOU'RE RUNNING AROUND HERE? DIDN'T I ASK YOU STAY IN BED?"

"I WANTED TO SEE YOUR SHOW!" Aashi said shouting.

"AND I HAD ASKED YOU TO STAY IN BED! WHY CAN'T YOU OBEY ELDERS AASHI?" Ruhaan shouted.

"Daddy..." Aashi began to cry and she ran to Arnav. Arnav lifted her in arms and she hugged him tight burying her head in his neck. "Ruhaan...you made her cry!" Arnav said angrily.

"Dad, she is prankster! Master mind! Never bother her!" Ruhaan cried and Khushi said joining the group, "Ha Arnav ji, she is just acting!"

"Nahi...I'm really crying...see my big tears!" Aashi said showing her cheeks.

Arnav had his mouth in O and Khushi cried, "See I told you! She is faking!" "Come here you prankster!" Ruhaan pulled her in his arms and made her lie on the bed.

"I don't want to sleep!" Aashi cried out loud.

"You have to!" Arnav, Khushi and Ruhaan cried and pulled the blanket on her.

Standing in the railing watching the night buzz of Toronto Khushi smiled faintly recalling the past one month.

The whole family had accepted Arnav and Ruhaan when she told them the truth. They felt sorry for Ruhaan and also apologized to Arnav for taking him wrong. Arnav being Arnav forgave his family.

When Khushi said to little Aashi that her Roo bhaiyya is actually her bhaiyya and his daddy is her father, she was over the moon. She had hugged Arnav happily and shouted PAPA. Ruhaan was also over the moon as he got a big wonderful family. When Aman asked him about his concerts he ordered him to cancel every contracts as he just wanted to spent time with his little sissy.

Aashi became a complete daddy's girl and Ruhaan a mummy's boy! When the siblings have their fights, that's how they four team up. Arnav will scold Ruhaan supporting Aashi and Khushi will scold Aashi supporting Ruhaan!

"What are you thinking?" she heard his voice and turned back. He was standing near the door of the balcony. "Nothing" she said and he walked to her smiling. He hugged her from her back and she stood holding the railing. Kissing her cheek, Arnav said, "Thinking about past huh?"

She smiled and nodded. "It is said right? Everything happens do happen for a cause! It's so true in our case!"

He chuckled and asked, "How?"

"If you had come that day, we would have never got our Roo! We all have got so much accustomed with him! Can you imagine a life with him?" She asked and he nodded no. "It was destiny!" She whispered, "To be late for wedding, to meet Ruhaan, to be his dad...everything"

He nodded smiling.

It was then little Ayush came running, "Khushi maasi, Annav (Arnav) chachu...Aashi is beating Roo bhaiyya!"

Arnav and Khushi sighed and ran to Aashi who was pulling Ruhaan's hairs.