IshRa SS - 'Together We Will' ( Completed! )

A/N - This SS is based on the picnic plot, post this accident mystery track. Especially on demand of Nisha Dii, Ivy Dii and my dear buddy, Lata. 😊 It has 6 Chapters and GOOD NEWS is that all the 6 Chapters are posted one below the other! 😊

Happy Readin'!

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"So, the main cause of depletion of the ozone layer is CFC's i;e chloroflurocarbons which are released from AC's and refrigerator !" Bala explained Adi "Here, we're done with the chapter.." He closed the book "Tomorrow is Sunday, enjoy your holiday but don't forget to revise.. Okay.?" Bala said and before Adi could respond, He excused himself as his cell rang.

"Haan Ishu.. Haan baba mujhe yaad hai.. Haan Shravu is very very excited for the picnic.. Yeah, we'll reach on time.. Don't worry.. Yeah.. Bye!" Bala disconnected the call and was about to leave when he heard Adi "Aap log picnic pe ja rahe hain.?"

"Haan.. Kal subah.." Bala smiled "It's a day picnic.. Ishu .. I mean, Ruhi's Mumma has planned it.."

"Hmm.. Okay." Adi said. The sadness in his voice was quite visible.

Bala observed this and after few seconds spoke "Would you like to join us.?"

"No.." came Adi's reply which was contradictory to the excitement in his eyes upon hearing Bala's invitation and it didn't get unnoticed by Bala.

"Okay.. as you wish! But in case, you change your mind then you're always welcome and you know whom to call.. right.?" Bala smiled and recieved a poker face in response from Adi.

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It was around 8pm and the Bhalla house resembled a circus. Ruhi was jumping with excitement, Mihika instead of calming Ruhi down was accompanying her. Mrs.Bhalla was dictating the list of snacks to Romi. Mr.Bhalla was busy on the phone, instructing the mini-bus driver to reach on time while Raman was quietly sitting on the sofa with a magazine in his hands but his eyes were fixed on his beautiful wife, drapped in a baby pink saree. A smile appeared on his lips when he saw her blowing a strand of hair off her face as her hands were busy kneeding the dough.

"Uffo! Phooo.." Ishita once again blew the strand of hair falling on her face but in vain. She was about to repeat the same when she felt a known touch, two fingers brushing her skin. She looked up to find Raman with his hands still on her cheeks. They shared a brief eyelock before Raman tucked her hair behind her ears.

"Ghoorna band karo aur kaam karo.." Raman quipped when in fact, he was the one staring at her, noticing her li'l antics. But admitting it would be a black spot to his Ravan Kumar image so he chose his usual way of covering up.

"Kaam hi kar rahi hoon.. aap yahan aakar mujhe disturb kar rahe hain.." Ishita chipped resuming her task.

"Oh Hello.. mujhe koi shauq nai hai tumhare paas aane ka.. woh toh tumhare baal baar-baar chehre pe aa rahe th'e toh socha tumhari help kar doon.." Raman replied putting his hands inside the pocket of his pant.

"Maine maangi help.?" Ishita asked "Aur waise aap magazine padh rahe th'e ya mujhe notice kar rahe th'e.?"

"Itne bure din bhi nai aaye mere ki baith ke tumhe notice karoon.. Aur mujhe khaana khaane ki aadat hai.. usmein baal khaane ki aadat nai hai isliye help ki.." Raman tried to cover up his Romeo antics.

"I don't have time to waste.. Mujhe bahot se kaam hain.. aapki tarah magazine padhne ka time nai hai.. so please excuse me.." Ishita moved from the counter to wash her hands.

Raman smiled as he said a silent thank you to God for saving him from getting caught on staring at his own wife. The ringing of the doorbell snapped him out of his thoughts. As he opened the door "Adi" escaped his mouth involuntarily, causing a pin drop silence in the house.

"Kya main ander aa sakta hoon.?" Adi asked.

Raman could only manage a soft "Hmm.." with a nod as his mind started searching for a possible reason behind Adi's presence in the Bhalla house.

It was the first time Raman and everyone else was meeting Aditya after it was revealed that he was behind Mrs.Iyer's accident. On learning the truth everyone was shell shocked. Ishita withdrew the case but not without guiding Adi about what's wrong and what's right? She asked a simple question to Adi which made him realize his mistake. Seeing Adi, the past memories of that day flashed infront of Ishita's eyes.

~~*~~ FLASHBACK ~~*~~

"If Shagun would've been there in place of my Amma and I would've done that accident, kya tab tum mujhe punish nai karna chahte.?" Ishita asked and Adi's reply made Ishita aware of a fact which angered the mother in her.

"I'm Sorry Aunty.. I didn't do it intentionally.. It just happened. I was scared to admit it but when I told Mom, she said it's okay and she'll take care of it.. I love my Mom very much.. I won't be able to live without her.. Please Police ko mat bulaiye.." Adi sobbed.


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P.S. - Chapter 2 is just below!

Chapter - 2

What angered Ishita was that instead of telling Adi his mistake, it's concequences and bringing him on the right path, Shagun simply ignored it as if it was a mistake as small as having lunch during the study periods. Ishita realized that it's not Adi's mistake.. it's Shagun's upbringing which has made Adi what he is today.

"How can a mother be so selfish in her child's love that forgets to teach him the difference between right and wrong? Instead of punishing him at his mistakes, she is covering it for him so that in future he can commit an even bigger mistake?" Ishita thought to herself.

"Please Police ko mat bulaiyega.." Adi was crying hysterically.

Ishita looked up at him, wiped her tears and held his hands in her's "Adi, look at me.."

Adi slowly lifted his head up. "Police nai aayegi.. koi nai bula raha police ko.." Ishita wiped his tears. "Par aapko pata hai ki aapne kya kiya hai.? Aapko iss baat ka ehsaas hai ki uss din meri Amma ki.." Ishita paused as a lump formed in her throat. "Unki jaan bhi ja sakti thi.." a tear rolled down her cheeks. "Do you realize the seriousness of the mistake you did.?"

Adi nodded in response as Ishita continued "I'm not going to call the Poilce but that doesn't means you're forgiven.. You need to earn it.. And for that first you've to ask forgiveness from my Amma and then from your Papa as he has gone through a lot in the process of saving you..And don't just say Sorry.. mean it!" Ishita left his hands and made her way out of the room.

That day Adi had not only apologized but felt Sorry from his heart and realized that Ishita isn't that bad as his Mom has formed her image in his mind. Mrs.Iyer forgave him and so did everyone but it wasn't only Adi who had to seek forgiveness that day. Raman was as responsible as Shagun for all this as he helped Shagun in covering up for Adi's mistake. Raman had to apologize to the Bhalla's, the Iyers and most importantly, to Ishita. He apologized to everyone and was forgiven after being told that what he did was extremely wrong and that, this was not expected from him but one person who didn't say a word, just nodded in response of his "I'm Sorry!" and walked off was his Jhansi ki Rani wife. He was expecting a long session of lecture and he so wanted to listen but she didn't even say a single word and that hit him hard. He knew that she was deeply hurt, her trust was broken into tiny pieces, so he wasn't expecting an easy forgiveness but he wasn't expecting this silent treatment either.

That night when he entered their room he found her folding her sarees. She was wearing her white night dress, embroided with baby blue colour.

"Ishita.." Raman called softly.

"Hmm.. Kuchh chahiye aapko.?" Ishita asked folding her last saree.

"Why are you behaving like this.?" Raman took a step towards her but she was quick enough to walk past him to the wardrobe.

"Behaving like what.?" She asked as she arranged her sarees on the hanger.

"Like this! I know tum mujhse bahot gussa ho.. toh lecture do na.. aise chup kyun ho?" Raman spoke and to make the moment light he added his famous one liner "Tumhara dialogue writer chhutti pe hai kya?"

"I don't need a dialogue writer now.." Ishita retorted.

"Lecture de-de kar bore ho gayi kya.?" Raman retorted back.

Ishita chose not to reply and after waiting for a minute, Raman spoke again "Sanyas le rahi ho kya.? Kuchh toh bolo.." and this was it to woke up the Jhansi ki Rani in her.

"Aapki Problem kya hai.?" Ishita turned around to face him "Main kuchh kahoon toh problem.. na kahoon toh problem.. What do you want Raman.? What behaviour do you expect.? What do you want me to say.? Aapko kya lagta hai ki aap ek Sorry keh denge and everything will be back to normal.? No. It won't be. Nothing is gonna be normal like before.." Tears dibbled down her eyes as she continued "Aapko yaad hai Raman? Maine kaha tha ki vishwaas paaya jaata hai, maanga nai jaata.. Aur aapne woh vishwaas pa liya tha par aapne hi use tod bhi diya.. And when trusts breaks, Sorry means nothing!"

In response, Raman knelt down.

"What are you doing?" asked an abosultely shocked Ishita, with his action.

"I'm Sorry Ishita.. I know maine tumhe bahot hurt kiya, tumse jhooth pe jhooth bola but trust me.. jitna dard tumhe hua hai us'se zyaada mujhe hua hai tumhara vishwaas todkar.. tumse jhooth bolkar.. But I thought tum nai samjhogi aur Shagun ne bhi mana kiya tha.." Raman said looking down.

"Phir toh baat wahin khatam ho jaati hai Raman.." Ishita mocked a laugh.

Raman looked up at her and seeing his confused expressions, Ishita spoke "Your ex-wife who you say you don't have any relations with, asked you to hide something from your wife which by the way was in concern with her mother and you hid it! GREAT!"

"It's.. it's not like that Ishita.." Raman tried to defend himself.

"Then what is it like? Explain me Raman.. I'm listening!" Ishita snapped.

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P.S - Chapter 3 is just below!

Chapter - 3

"Shagun ne kaha ki tum nai samjhogi.. " Raman said avoiding an eye contact as now he knows that only because of Ishita's understanding nature, Adi & Shagun are out of this mess.

"Aur main kyun nai samjhoongi Raman? Just because Adi isn't my Son.? Shagun ka toh chalo.. I can understand but how could you think like that Raman.? How could you even think that I'll take any action against a twelve year old for the mistake he isn't even responsible for completely?" Ishita asked wiping her tears.

"I'm Sorry, Ishita.." Raman said locking his eyes with her's.

"I don't have anything to give you, Raman."

"I'm Sorry, Ishita.."

"Please stop this, Raman."

"Please Ishita.."

"Please what Raman?"

"Maaf kardo.. Please.."

"It's too late!"

"Jaanta hoon but please maaf kardo.."

"Raman, PLEASE STOP THIS!" Ishita raised her voice a li'l just because she couldn't see Raman apologizing to her like this. Her heart was aching seeing tears in Raman's eyes but for Adi and Ruhi's future she had to be strong on her decision. She forgave Raman the moment she came to know about Adi being the culprit but she didn't tell this to Raman as she doesn't want this incident to be repeated in future. It was hightime to make Raman understand that excessive of anything is bad, may it be even love. His blind love for Aditya has made him completely what Shagun wanted him to be. If Raman would've been strict a bit, this mess wouldn't have been created in the first place. Though she was still mad at Raman but seeing him in pain, she gave up. His tears were hurting her even more than his lies did. She was about to tell him that he is forgiven when he spoke -

"Oh Hello Madam! Itna bhaav mat khao.. aise hi itni moti ho.. zyaada bhaav khaogi na.. Toh dress ko bhool jao.. ek thaan bhi kam padegi.." Raman quipped and noticed the change in expressions on Ishita's face. He felt happy as his plan was working. He knew how to get Ishita back in her Jhansi Ki Rani avatar. The avatar he preferred. Before Ishita could speak, he chipped "Meri kamar toh tum pehle hi tod chuki ho apne naye-naye experiments se ab mere ghutne todne ka iraada hai kya? Kabse Sorry keh raha hoon.. maaf kardo yaar. Sazaa dekar maaf karna hai toh sazaa hi de lo..Thappad maar lo.Tumhara thappad toh waise bhi bada zordaar hota hai.. Dara Singh ki poti jo ho.. Phir se kamar todni ho toh woh bhi kar lo.. Par please maaf kar do.. Mere ghutne toot jayenge aise baithe-baithe.." He joined his hands.

"Maafi maang rahe ho ya ehsaan kar rahe ho.?" She smiled through her tears. "Maine toh pehle hi maaf kar diya tha par tumne mujhe bolne ka chance hi nai diya. Khud hi bole ja rahe ho kabse.."

"Huh?" Raman raised his eyebrows in confusion.

"Chalo utho.." She extented her hand towards him. A small smile appeared on his lips seeing her outstretched hand. He placed his hand in her's.

"Aaahhh.." He winced in pain as his knees went numb.

"Qa hua?" Ishita sat down on her knees and held Raman's shoulder in order to steady him.

"Tumhara lecture sunn kar mere ghutno ne suicide kar liya.." he lay down on the floor holding his knee.

"Dekha.. main kehti hoon toh maante nai ho ki tum buddhe ho gaye ho.." Ishita chuckled "Proof dekhlo.."

"Buddha? Main?" Raman sat up at once, wincing in pain.

"Arreee sambhal ke..haddi toot gayi toh iss age mein judne mein bahot problem aayegi.." Ishita smiled.

"Abhi batata hoon iss Madrasan ko.." he mumbled to himself and stood up balancing his hands on Ishita's shoulders. Ishita looked up at him and rolled her eyes.

"Ab uthogi ya zameen pe hi baithna hai?" He extended his hands and to his expections, same happened with Ishita as it's obvious, knees get numb for a while if they are pressed against any hard surface with whole body weight centered on them.

"Aaaiiyyooo Amma.." Ishita winced as she tried to get up.

"Arreee qa hua? Tum toh buddhi nai ho..Chalo utho phir.." Raman chipped with a naughty smile.

"Tumhari sangat ka asar hai.." Ishita snapped.

"Nah! Agar hota toh tum lecture dena kab ka chhod chuki hoti.." He snapped back.

"Haan phir main sirf sab par bina baat ke gussa karti, chillati, daaru peeke drama karti, jhooth bolti, vish.." and Ishita's words caught in her throat as she noticed the change in Raman's expressions and the realization hit her about what she just said. She immediately regretted it.

"I.. I'm Sorry.. it wasn't deliberate.." Ishita said apologetically.

"Kuchh galat toh nai kaha.. Maafi mat maango.." Raman sat down on the floor, cross legged.

"Raman.." Ishita held Raman's hand "Please forget all that.." She also sat cross legged "It's not worth remembering!" Ishita smiled. Raman nodded in response with a slight smile.

If anyone would've seen them at the moment, that person would've never guessed that their relationship has faced so much since their marriage as the content smile on their faces, their hands in each other's indicated they're happily married!

~~*~~ FLASHBACK END ~~*~~

P.S.- Chapter 4 is just below!

Chapter - 4

Adi's voice snapped Ishita out of her thoughts "Can I please talk to you?" Adi asked "Akele mein"

Ishita nodded in response and made her way towards Ruhi's room along with Adi.

"Yeah, tell me!" Ishita asked.

"I.. I wanted to ask that.." Adi was hesitating and Ishita noticed this.

"Aapko mujhse darne ki zaroorat nai hai.." She kept her hand on his shoulder.

"Main kisi se nai darta.." Adi snapped.

"Pata hai.." Ishita smiled "Toh phir boliye kya baat hai.?"

"Can I come along with you all to the picnic?" Adi asked not expecting a Yes for an snswer but when he heard Ishita's reply he was pleasantly surprised.

"Of course you can come!" Ishita grinned. "Come let's tell this to everyone.. Sab bahot khush honge.."

"Whatever!" Adi made a face and followed Ishita towards the living room.

Everyone had smiles on their faces on hearing the news of Adi joining them for the picnic.

"Adi, have you informed your Mom about the picnic.?" Ishita asked.

"Nai.. Mom ko pareshaan karne ki koi zaroorat nai hai. I'm a big boy and I can take my own decisions!" Adi replied "Aur waise bhi Mom London gayi'n hain so don't disturb her."

"What if your Mom will accuse us of kidnapping you?" Ishita asked 'cause she knew Adi won't consider her poilte request.

After thinking for few seconds Adi replied "Fine! I'll inform her." n left.

Ishita and everyone resumed their work while three pair of eyes were adoring Ishita. Mr. & Mrs. Bhalla were really proud of their daughter-in-law by the way she handled Adi and his rude attitude and Raman was proud because he knew he would've never be able to handle Adi the way she did. She actually convinced Adi to do something which he didn't want to and that too so easily.

"Agar Adi ek hafta Ishita ke saath rahega toh sudhar jayega." Mr.Bhalla whispered to Mrs.Bhalla.

"Bilkul sahi keh rahe ho Bhalla ji.. Jab Ishita ne Raman ko sudhar diya toh phir Raman ke puttar ko bhi sudhar hi degi.." Mrs.Bhalla smiled looking at Ishita.

"Baap ko toh sudhar diya ab bete ki baari bhi jaldi hi aayegi.." He mumbled "Taiyaar hoja Adi sudharne ke liye.." Raman grinned to himself!

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"Papa mujhe window seat chahiye.." Ruhi demanded.

"Tumhara jahan mann ho wahan baitho.." Raman smiled as he helped Ruhi inside the bus.

Soon, all were settled on their seats except Ishita who was waiting for Aditya. "Kiska wait kar rahi ho?" Raman came down from the bus.

"Adi ka.."

"Shagun ne mana kar diya hoga use.." Raman said "Ab chalo.. we're getting late. Ishita nodded in disappointment and was about to enter the bus when she saw the much familiar white car entering the gate. A smile came on her lips on seeing Adi stepping out from the car.

"Listen! I know I'm la.." and before Adi could complete his sentence Ishita chipped "We're getting late.. C'mon!" She helped Adi getting on the bus.

Adi expected an interrogation on his late-lateefi but Ishita didn't ask any question and that surprised him.

It was a two hour drive to the resort and everyone was enjoying the family time in their own way. Elders were playing Antakshari. Ruhi and Shravu were busy with Snakes & Ladders while Adi was lost in his own world with his PSP.

"Akka now it's your turn with N" said an exuberated Mihika to Ishita.

"N..n.n..n..Umm.." Ishita scratched her head "Haan yaad aaya.." She smiled "Na na karte pyaar tumhi se kar baithe.. karna tha inkaar magar iqraar tumhi se kar baithe. Na na karte pyaar tumhi se kar baithe.." Ishita pointed her index finger towards Vandita as next was her turn but Vandita moved her hand towards Raman and said "Pyaar, iqraar sab kuchh Raman se kiya hai mujhse nai.." Everyone giggled making Ishita blush.

"Akka! Mujhe nai khelna.." Ishita pouted and moved towards a vacant seat in the front.

"Tum ek kaam bhi dhang se nai kar sakti yaar.." Raman quipped "Tumhara gaana kitna galat tha.."

"Kya galat tha? Lyrics bhi sahi thi aur sur mein bhi tha.." Ishita chipped.

"Song selection galat tha.." Raman sat down on the opposite seat.

"Matlab?" Ishita asked.

"Matlab ye ki Pyaar toh tumne kar liya par abhi tak iqraar kahan kiya?" Raman smirked.

Ishita bit her lip and turned her face towards the window to hide her blush. After few seconds Ishita turned to face Raman "Din mein sapne dekhna achhi baat nai hoti.." She said composing herself.

"Sapna? Shaqal dekho apni.. tamatar ki tarah laal ho gayi ho.." Raman shifted to the seat beside Ishita.

"Aisa kuchh nai hai.." Ishita tried to cover up "Tumhari aankhein kharab ho gayi'n hain.."

And before Raman could tease her anymore, Ishita noticed a sleepy Adi who was about to fall and in a flash of a second she was there to support Adi. She kept Adi's head on her lap and caressed his hair lightly.

"What have I done to deserve her? How did I get so lucky.?" He asked himself without voicing his words and looked at Ishita and kept looking at her with admiration, with respect, with love, with gratitude and what not.

P.S. - Chapter 5 is just below!

Chapter - 5

"Ruhi dhyaan se utarna beta.." Ishita instructed Ruhi "Aur please Shravu ke saath rehna and don't roam around the resort on your own.. Okay.?"

"Okay Ishi Maa.. But aap nai aa rahi hain kya?" Ruhi asked "Aap yahin bus mein rahengi.?"

"Nai beta.. main bus mein nai rahoongi.. Abhi Papa aayenge, Adi bhaiya ko room mein le chalenge phir main bhi room mein chaloongi.. Ab aap jao.. enjoy.." Ishita smiled. Ruhi nodded and left.

"Kya hua? Tum neeche kyun nai aa rahi?" Raman asked from outside the bus.

"Pehle aap ander toh aao.." Ishita replied and when Raman stepped inside the bus, she asked him to speak slowly as Adi is asleep. He smiled "Okay!"

"Adi ko room tak pahuncha dijiye.. Please try not to wake him up as I think he hasn't slept all night.. Dekho, kitni gehri neend mein so raha hai.." Ishita smiled looking at Adi's sleeping figure.

Raman could only nod in response as a lump formed in his throat. He was feeling too small infront of Ishita's unconditional love and care she had showered on Adi. He recalled how he has hurt her for Adi's sake in the past and here she is showering her motherly love on the same Adi.

"Sambhal ke.." Ishita said as Raman lifted Adi up in his arms.

They reached the room and Ishita decided to stay with Adi as she just couldn't leave him alone. Raman once again was forced to think that what has he done to deserve her.? He felt as if he was experiencing deja-vu with some pleasant differences of course. He had to ask Shagun to stay with Ruhi in the room and here, Ishita willingly wants to stay with Adi.
Ruhi is Shagun's biological daughter whereas Adi doesn't even talks nicely with Ishita. A lone tear escaped his eyes seeing Ishita taking off Adi's shoes and pulling up the duvet.

"Aap jaiye na.. Ruhi aapka wait kar rahi hogi.." Ishita turned to face him.

"Hmm.." He immediately turned around to blink his tears and sprinted out of the room.

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It was around 2pm when Adi woke up. "Where are we?" He asked rubbing his eyes. "Did we reach?"

"Yes, we did!" Ishita replied "Aap so rahe th'e toh aapko disturb nai kiya.." She stood up from the chair. "Aap kuchh khaoge.?" She sat down on the bed.

"Umm.. No!" He answered "Where's everyone else.?"

"They're downstairs, having fun!" Ishita smiled.

"Why are you here?" Adi enquired.

"I wasn't feeling well.. so decided to rest!" Ishita lied as she didn't want Adi to feel that she did any favour on him 'cause it really wasn't any favour. She stayed back because she wanted to. Because the mother in her didn't let her leave a child alone in the room.

"Aapne mujhe uthaya kyun nai.?" Adi questioned.

"Aap bahot gehri neend mein the'e.." Ishita replied "Aap kal raat bhar soye nai kya?" She asked and found Adi searching for an answer.

She knew why was he up almost all night.The poor kid was trying to reach his Mom to inform her about the picnic while his Mom was busy partying. Ishita came to know this as one of the servants called up on Adi's number to inform that they finally reached Shagun and that she couldn't recieve his calls as she was in a party.

"Achha leave it.. Let's go downstairs.." Ishita brushed away the topic seeing Adi's poker face.

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"Adi bhaiya aap hamare saath badminton khelenge?" Ruhi asked while Shravu was quitely observing Adi's expressions.

"I'm not interested in playing stupid games with you.." Adi snapped "My PSP is better than your badminton!"

Ruhi felt bad and she walked off with Shravu. Raman overheard all this but because he knew Adi won't listen to him so he decided to follow Ruhi and let Adi be, but as he was about to turn, he saw Ishita walking towards Adi. Her expressions were loud enough to indicate that she won't let Adi's rudeness spoil her daughter's mood. He shoved himself behind the pillar with all ears.

"Adi.." Ishita called politely,

"Yes!" Adi snapped.

"Why don't you go back to the room and play with your PSP?." Ishita suggested.

"I think aapki memory thodi weak hai.. So let me remind you that we're here on the picnic and not for sitting inside the room!" Adi quipped pointing his index finder towards Ishita.

"Meri memory toh bilkul theek hai aur aapki bhi theek hi lag rahi hai as you at least remember that we're here for a picnic but I think you don't know what is a picnic.. Do you?" Ishita crossed her arms.

"What do you mean?" Adi snapped.

"What I mean is that indoor games aren't allowed in a picnic.. if they were then it wouldn't be a picnic!" Ishita snapped back in a soft manner.

Adi didn't know what to answer back. He kept looking at her and after few seconds he turned around and made his direction towards the garden where Ruhi and Shravan were playing badminton, leaving his PSP on the table. "Bilkul apne Papa pe gaya hai.." Ishita smiled and followed Adi.

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P.S. - Chapter 6 is just below!

Chapter - 6

Excluding Raman, there were four more witnesses, Bala, Vandita, Mr.Bhalla and Mrs.Bhalla, of what just happened between Ruhi-Adi-Ishita.

"Hamari Ishu ne ye saari tricks kab seekhi.?" asked a flabbergasted Bala to Vandita who was equally surprised.

"Oye! Woh meri Sher puttar hai.. use pata hai ki jab seedhi ungli se ghee na nikle toh ungli ko tedha karna padta hai.. Aur phir Raman ke saath reh kar uski practice bhi toh ho gayi hai kaafi.." Mrs.Bhalla grinned making the other three smile while Raman's gaze was fixed on Ishita, adoring her, admiring her. He was amazed to see how easily she made Adi realize that he is wrong and also, sent him to join Ruhi without even voicing it.

Rest of the day was full of fun and laughter as everyone was having an absoblutely awesome time. Mihir and Mihika were lost in their own world. Romi was on his phone with Sarika. Bala and Vandita were relaxing. Mrs.Iyer and Mrs.Bhalla were playing cards accompanied by Simi and Rinki. Mr.Bhalla and Mr.Iyer were discussing some world issues while Raman and Ishita were adoring the happy faces of their children with content smile adorning their faces. Adi, Ruhi and Shravu were playing, running all around the garden, laughing, jumping with joy, and excitement visible on their faces. Raman had never seen Adi like this before and this made him emotional.

"Raman.." Ishita called softly seeing Raman's teary eyes.

"Hmm.." came Raman's response.

"Aap theek hain na?" Ishita asked.

"Haan theek hoon.." Raman smiled, wiping his tears "Adi ko aise kabhi dekha nai itne saal'on mein toh bas thoda emotional ho gaya tha.." He said looking at Adi.

"Ab Adi hamesha aise hi rahega.." Ishita smiled "Aap dekhiyega.."

"I know.. you will make it possible.." He smiled looking at her.

"No.. Together we will." She smiled back.

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"Puttar main toh sone ja rahi hoon.. Tu dekh lena baaqi sab.." Mrs.Bhalla said to Ishita who was holding a sleepy Ruhi in her arms.

"Ji, theek hai.." Ishita said and turned towards Adi "Adi it's quite late.. aaj aap yahin ruk jaiye.. Okay?"

Adi wanted to stay as he was enjoying being with his family.. Yes, he considered them his family after he experienced the unconditional love and care everyone showered on him, especially Ishita and he was exhausted as well so he gave a slight nod in response.

"So, hurry up! Go n change.. and I'll get you a glass of milk.." Ishita smiled "And aap Ruhi ke room mein so sakte ho.. Ruhi will be sleeping with me." Adi nodded and left.

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After clearing the payment of the bus, Raman came. He marched towards his room as he was quite sleepy and very tired but as soon as he opened the door of his room, all his tiredness and sleepiness vanished. His heart fluttered at the sight infront of him. He wished for the time to stand still so that he can behold this view forever.

Ishita was sleeping in the middle of the bed with Ruhi and Adi on her either side. While Ruhi used Ishita as her body pillow, Adi used Ishita's left arm as his pillow. Ishita's right arm was around Ruhi while her left arm was around Adi.

It happened as Adi came to ask Ishita if he can call his Mom from her cell as his cell's battery died. He tried to call Shagun several times but in vain and as he was about to leave, he heard Ishita telling a story to Ruhi. He sat on the couch to listen more when Ishita noticed him. She asked him to sit on the bed if he wants to listen clearly as it's a bed time story and she can't be loud with it. Adi denied initially but later he sat on the bed beside Ishita and finally dozed off listening to the story, soon tiredness took over Ishita as well but not before taking her kids in a protective embrace.

Tears brimmed into Raman's eyes as he kept beholding the sight and a content smile appeared on his face seeing his three precious sweethearts. "It's a dream come true Ishita.." He adujusted himself beside Ruhi "And I want to make it a forever reality!" He kept his hand over Ishita's hand "I know, Together We Will make it possible!" He smiled!

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Wow that was a fantastic SS...great job

loved the way you presented this ss... plz write more :)

oh how sweet! lovely ss- just perfect everything
though i don't think adi will be that easy to deal with 😕

Misssing rkb one liners in yhm

anu , u bought missing knok jhok...

U made a redemption hope in adi

adi was made a part of family...enjoyed reading th ss


thanks for writing this