---New Delhi ---
Abhira at times would phase out, and remember all the taunts the Poddars had given by ganging up and throwing at her upbringing. The hurtful comments about her parentage that Fufasa had thrown, made her wish that Charu would elope. - Will love to see how they handle that! What an upbringing that would that be! Even Armaan did not stand up for Mumma, who was his teacher. However, this time around, she had a brother, and a whole battalion of uncles and aunts who were standing firmly behind her. Abhir wiped her tears, and patiently had her retell the reason for her unhappiness. She recounted to him how everything in Poddar Mansion would be pinned on her. Abhira told about Dadisa's outdated views, Fufasa's controlling ways, the restrictions on Krish choosing his career, Charu's affair, the shameful ways Ruhi would get her in trouble, and then Armaan reprimanding her without hearing her out.
"Tell me one thing BS, how long has these divorce papers been served?" Abhir asked.
"About six months Bhai." Abhira said wiping her tears.
"Babysa, you are truly a baby. Khud tension lene ka nahin tension dene ka hota. Tum bhi na, kitni bholi ho BS!" Abhir said trying to cheer her up.
"What do you mean?" Abhira asked.
"First, tell your lawyer to send a reminder notice that it has been 6 months since the papers have been served. Action needs to be taken from Khadoosmaan's side." Abhir spoke.
He had begun to understand one thing which was that Armaan did not sign on those papers yet. So what is it that is stopping him? Knowing that Chuhi, I know she will leave no stone unturned to persuade Armaan. So, despite all this he still has not signed. I need to talk to Krish Mamu. He understands psychology the best.
Abhir and Gayu informed Abhira how Rakhi was the most important event in the Singhania household. It served as a family reunion for all. Gayu told how everyone was excited this time as Naksh Mamu had informed everyone about Abhira, and all were excited to meet her. Abhira based on Gayu's talks, cleared up a few days from her work schedule, and had requested Dev Shekhawat if she could work a few days from the Udaipur office.
"Dev Sir, is it alright if I worked from the Udaipur office for a few days?" Abhira hesitantly asked.
" Of course Abhira, it will be lovely seeing you again. Speaking of seeing, I will be coming to Rakhi at Singhania House. Your granduncles Naksh and Yash requested I do so. I very happy for you having found your family. Abhira, I'm really sorry for how things turned out after Gangaur. You had warned us…" Dev's voice trailed.
Abhira cut him off immediately, "No Sir, please do not think you are the cause. Charu and your relationship only served as a catalyst in an already fractured bond. Sir, can you send a reminder notice regarding the divorce papers to Armaan? It's been six months already. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care."
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Abhira slowly through her hard work at Shekhawats, also had started to come out of her nonage period. Gayu's calm, positive, non-judging approach helped Abhira imbibe some of the graceful qualities of her mother Akshu, and great-grandmother Akshara. Had it been the slightly younger Abhira, of say six months back, she would told Dev "Charu and your clandestine relationship". She had started to learn when to say how much, albeit a bit slowly. It was all training towards becoming a successful lawyer like her mother Akshara 'Akshu' Sharma.
Abhir, reluctantly had to do a final round before he was to head off to Udaipur. Thankfully, he did not have to take a commercial flight, as Anthony Chauhan (his Mama) had a chartered plane to take his family - Swati, Raoul and Tara along with Gayu, Abhir and Abhira to Udaipur as soon as Abhir would be done.
"Chalo Abhira, tum bhi saath chalo. Mera tumhein chhor kar jaane ka mann nahin hai. Bas rounds lagane hain. Chal na Babysa?" Abhir pouted.
"Theek hai, theek hai. Le ja apni behan ko. Just add your luggage to the foyer, and I'll meet you straight at Palam airport." Gayu laughed seeing the affection Abhir had for his baby sister.
"Alright, chalo Bhai. Aap bhi kya yaad karoge. After all, main toh hoon hi WBBS!" Abhira chirped.
"Ab yeh WBBS kya hai?" Gayu sighed, realizing that the abbreviation creating power of the Sharma siblings had doubled.
"World's Best Baby Sister!" Abhira laughed as she sidehugged Abhir.
---Udaipur---
Ruhi had come to Armaan's room with his breakfast, and once again attempted to show her concern, "Armaan, you're not even eating breakfast properly at the dining table. Please, let's talk to Dadisa. It's been six months."
Armaan held the bridge of his nose, as he gritted his teeth and he composed his voice before he spoke, " Ruhi, thank you for your attention. However, I am not a child that needs coddling. I do not wish you take this rudely, but understand there are boundaries that you are not to cross. You have done that multiple times without tact, but very well aware of the repercussions it would have."
"Armaan, what are you saying?" Ruhi failed to understand Armaan's sternness.
"That you are not to step inside my room." Armaan spoke, as he gestured by hand for Ruhi to go out. Manisha and Vidya approached Armaan, curious as to what was happening.
"Maa, Chachi, main ja raha hoon. I'll have a late nighter, don't wait for me for dinner." Armaan curtly spoke before leaving.
--Elite Hospital--
While doing his final rounds, Abhir enthusiastically explained his passion for medicine to Abhira, how his biological father, "Dadda" as he called him, had saved him once by operating on him, and finally on the landslide, and that is why he honors both his fathers. They both did their duties as fathers and loved him unconditionally.
"Bhai, you know the saddest thing was that Mumma lived her whole life thinking you were dead." Sniffed Abhira. Now this explains why my parents came to Udaipur, and Ruhi had to ruin their happiness.
"Abhira, there's only one more patient left. He is physically healed, but apparently says he remembers nothing, so I do not know whom to contact. Chalo, iske baad airport."
As Abhira peered through the curtains, she froze seeing the familiar face. Oh bete ki!
-Singhania House---
Naksh's phone was constantly buzzing. He had taken a nap, as he felt tired after all the preparations that were going on. After reading his messages, he smiled calculatedly. - Now I have the perfect pawn against the Goenkas. Foolish Bansal, he only sees money. What a wannabe. If things go the way I want them to, it will be a wonderful way to say Checkmate!
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