Dad's and Daughters
Raman woke up to his daughters laughter and Ishita's lecture. She was busy getting Ruhi's breakfast fixed. He knew that she had to leave for her clinic in the middle of the night to help another crying kid I'm sure he leered at her with admiration in his eyes. But Raman Kumar Bhalla was Ravan Kumar Bhalla. He would never say anything to his Ishita's face that was pleasant or complementary. He taunted her about her lack of time management skills and desperate hurry with her routine. All with a smile and silent pride. He was touched to see Ishtia's concern about Ruhi's grades and decided to bring in a tuition teacher.
Ishita was furious seeing the girl. She was hardly a teacher but a young attractive girl who was keen on attracting Raman. Raman loved watching Ishita rage under her breath at the the girl simply because she was jealous of the attention that she was giving Raman. But she was the one who raised the flag about Ruhi's Maths, she did have to work longer than she would like to and Ruhi did need help. Ishita had to let Raman try his hand. She was mad; hopping mad at all the atention Raman would get from the awful Sheela KeJawani. She her fist in the air much to Raman's amusement she gritted her teeth when Ms.SKJ had the gall to refuse the tea Ishita offered her because she was calorie conscious and did not like sugar! Ishita wished she could pour the steaming tea down her head for looking at Raman with "those eyes" but had to pipe down because of Ruhi. RKB was of course thrilled to bits as he continued to watch Ishita with fondness he loved seeing her fight to protect her - turf Ruhi and now him Raman Kumar Bhalla. He had never felt so wanted and cared for like Ishita made him feel especially off late when he has seen her grow green with envy at any unwanted female attention that came his way.
The Canada bua's natak left Raman's family in a good mood but Mrs. Iyer was really upset at what she thought was trouble for Ishita. Raman was impressed with his JKR and her sensitivity - putting the family's cheer before her disgust at touching chicken. Ruhi came and grabbed Raman around his neck as he sat at the sofa looking over the magazine, rather staring at Ishu over the magazine while she was tidying up after the long drawn dinner. Ruhi plonked her self next to Raman and kissed his cheek happily "papa hum ek acchi team hai na, humne aaj Ishima ko bachaye daant se" she chirped. "haan beta" returned Raman. Ishita was entralled by Ruhi Raman in the sofa. "AWWW mera baccha" she smiled. " please mujhe be apne team mae leh lo na..." she smiled crinkiling her nose and walking towards Ruhi ,crouched on the floor Kissed Ruhi on her head a hair's breath away from Raman's cheek. Raman could not stop a genuine smile. " Main bhi apne appa se milke aathi hoon Raman...amma bohot hurt hoke gayi hai." she said to Raman before walking out.
" Ok Ishima main papa ko hug karke so jaoongi brush karne ke baad aur hum sab papa ke saath sojayenge ok" she said. Raman was so looking forward to it.
Ishita walked out to join her dad at the Garden downstairs. She explained things to her dad convinced him to pacify her mom and hugged him for understanding her position in choosing to do what she wanted. Raman watched dad and daughter bond from the balcony. He had a smile on his face and a million hopes in his heart. He wondered if he would share a similar bond with Ruhi. He hoped he would. Ishita hugged her dad and sprinted up the stairs , seeing her Raman headed to his bed and bent down kiss his sleeping daughter on her forehead. Ishita was touched to see them. she smiled at dad and daughter grabbed her Pillow and quilt and was getting ready to go to her couch.
" Oh hello! meri patni kahan ja rahi ho. Yaad hai na Ruhi ne kya kaha raat ko, she'll look for you. Please sleep on the bed, I wont eat you." Raman said. "Ok" Ishita smiled. Yeh Jhansi ki Rani aise smile karegi toh isko bhi hug karne ka man karega he thought. "Yeh Ravaan Kumar left handed hai aur kitni cutely Ruhi ko Hi!5 Kar raha tha...I wish I could hug him and go to sleep. I must buy a teddy bear and name it Raavan Kumar," she chuckled silently as Raman and Ishita turned in sync to cuddle a sleeping Ruhi and went to bed smiling at each other.
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