Sixteen years later,
"Come on guys! It's time for dinner!" Bondita calls out to her two children who are playing in their home. The two of them happily come running to her and they all sit down for a family dinner. Bondita looks at all of them with gratitude and contentment in her eyes. She feels so blessed to have this beautiful family and she is grateful that her life has turned out in a way that she always dreamt about.
Sixteen years have now passed and Bondita and Anirudh are happily married. They are blessed with two beautiful children who keep them happy and fulfilled. The love they share with each other has only grown deeper and stronger over the years. They never take each other for granted and always appreciate the other person for being in their life. They feel grateful to have found each other and are thankful for the journey that led them to this point.
Their two children are named Avya and Aarav. Avya is a girl who is sweet and caring just like her mother. Aarav is a playful and mischievous boy who likes to tease and trouble his sister and parents. They both are full of life and joy and they bring a lot of laughter and happiness in the family.
Avya is now 14 years old while Aarav is 15. They are both growing up to be responsible and caring teenager. Aarav has developed a protective nature and has a good relationship with his sister. They both spend a lot of time together and are very close to each other.
Avya has developed a deep interest in literature and poetry from her mother. She spends a lot of her free time reading and writing poems and short stories. She has also developed a hobby of painting and drawing. Aarav on the other hand has taken after his father in terms of his interests. he is fascinated by cars and engineering and has a fascination for anything technical. He spends most of his time reading about new technologies and trying to learn more about them. Avya and Aarav both have developed very unique personalities that have been influenced by their parents.
"Avya, you are so short compared to me! You'll never be taller than me ever." Aarav is teasing Avya about her short height and she is getting annoyed. She doesn't like it when her brother tells her that she will always be short. She pulls a funny face and sticks her tongue out at him in an attempt to discourage him but Aarav just laughs.
Anirudh walks into the room and notices the situation between his children. He chuckles silently, seeing his son and daughter teasing each other. He finds it amusing how they are always fighting about something trivial and they don't realize how much they actually care for each other. He smiles at them and feels happy that they are so close despite their differences.
Aarav notices his father and he immediately gets in trouble, "Dad! I was just teasing my sister! It isn't a big deal!" Avya immediately joins in the conversation to make things even. She is not going to let her brother take the blame alone. "Dad, I was the one who started it. Aarav was just responding to my teasing." Anirudh can't help but laugh at their antics. They seem to always be involved in some argument or the other and it is hilarious to watch them from the side.
Anirudh smiles at his children and says, "You two are the perfect examples of siblings" in a light-hearted tone. Avya and Aarav giggle at him and Avya replies, "We fight so much over such silly things. And sometimes we are the best of friends and have each other's back." Aarav nods, "Yeah, that's true. We may fight but when it comes to serious things, we always got each other's back. We know how to pull out each other's best side and how to annoy each other the best too."
Anirudh laughs at their conversation and asks, "So you both agree that even though you disagree constantly, you still got each other's back." Avya and Aarav giggle in response and they nod. They both know that despite their disagreements they care for each other and would never let the other one down when the situation is dire. They are the perfect examples of siblings.
Meanwhile,
Bondita is doing the dishes in the kitchen while Anirudh is entertaining their children. She looks back and notices how close the three of them have become. Even though they fight a lot, she knows that their bond is strong and she is happy that her husband and kids have a good relationship with each other. It makes her feel complete and fulfilled, realizing that she has created a beautiful family that is filled with love and harmony.
Anirudh quietly approaches Bondita from behind and wraps his arms around her. He pulls her into a hug and holds her close to his chest. It's a gentle and comforting gesture and she finds herself melting into his arms. She feels cherished and loved by this gesture. Just being in his arms makes her feel safe and secure. She leans into him and breathes in his scent. He likes being so close to her and feeling her warmth.
Bondita scolds him lightly to stop being so intimate and says, "Anirudh, Avya and Aarav will be here any moment. We should probably behave now. "
"Shhh, they are in the other room. Let's just focus on each other for a while." Anirudh whispers in her ear as he presses his body closer towards her. He knows that their time is limited with their children around so he wants to spend the moment with his wife and appreciate her beauty and closeness.
Bondita giggles at his comment and says, "You just want to get closer to me." Anirudh shrugs and says, "Well, you're so beautiful and irresistible, why would I not want to be close to you? I can't seem to get enough of you."
"Mumaaaa!"
They both are jolted from their romantic moment by the sound of Avya's voice calling for them. They sigh, knowing that their private moment has been interrupted. Anirudh lets go of Bondita and she turns around to face her daughter, with a smile on her face.
Anirudh is annoyed by the interruption of their romantic moment but he can't stay mad for long with his children around. Avya runs to her mother and gives her a hug. "Mumma, are you free?" Bondita nods and strokes her daughter's hair gently. "Yes, I am. What is it, baby?"
Avya smiles sweetly at her mother and says, "Can I tell you something?" Bondita smiles curiously and asks, "Yes, you can tell me anything, darling."
Avya takes a deep breath to gather the courage to say what she has on her mind and she slowly says, "I want to ask if I can go to my friend's house tomorrow. Her family has decided to shift to another location and she has invited me, but I have to ask you first because I want to go with her. If you don't let me, I can't go. So can I please go, mumma?"
Bondita smiles at her daughter's words. She is happy that Avya is able to communicate something like this with her and trust her enough to ask her permission. She doesn't want to say no and break her trust and it's so hard to say no to a child. So Bondita nods and says, "Of course you can go sweetie. Just promise me that you will be safe and won't be too long at her place. We don't want to miss you here too much, so make sure to take care of yourself and come back soon."
Anirudh is very possessive and protective of his baby daughter. He is afraid that something might happen to her if she goes off somewhere without any supervision. He wants to keep an eye on her and keep her safe. So as soon as he hears about this, he speaks up and says, "Bondita, don't you think it's a bit too much to let Avya go all by herself? We don't know the place or her family. She should at least have one of us with her."
Aarav is also watching the conversation between his father and mother and he nods to his dad's request for their protection. He too feels that Avya should not be left unsupervised and someone from the family should accompany her to this place.
Bondita sees how concerned her young son is about his sister and she feels very grateful to have such caring children. She really appreciates how they look out for each other. So she gently smiles at Aarav and says, "I get your concern and I agree with you guys. Avya will not go all by herself. she will have one of us along with her."
Aarav smiles back at her and says, "Perfect! Now you said one of us. So it is going to be me instead?" He says playfully with a smirk and Anirudh starts laughing at his antics.
Anirudh laughs at his son as he realizes that Aarav hasn't changed a bit from being a mischievous little boy. He still likes to tease people and has the ability to make them laugh. Anirudh nods at his son and says, "Yeah, I think you should accompany Avya tomorrow when she goes to her friend's place. So let it be decided! It will be you accompanying her."
Aarav smile and nods happily as he realizes that he will get to spend more time with his sister. He likes playing with her and they always have a nice time when they together. So he agrees to Anirudh's suggestion and gets very excited about going with his sister.
Avya is also thrilled by the idea of her brother accompanying her to her friend's house the next day. She is happy to have someone familiar and caring by her side when she goes to a new place. She is also confident that Aarav will take care of her and not let her feel alone or neglected in any way.
Avya and Aarav go to their room, leaving a smiling Anirudh and Bondita behind. Anirudh takes his wife into his arms again and pulls her close to him. He wants to make good use of this time and enjoy their last few moments alone before the kids interrupt them again. His lips meet hers and they share a soft kiss. It is a gentle and tender momento that they both appreciate so much and it is like they are back to their original place, being all loved up like a newly married couple again.
After sharing a brief and tender kiss, they both went to their room and settle down on the bed and start talking about their journey. Anirudh says, "You know, I have always been amazed by how our life has changed, starting with our relationship that turned into a misunderstanding and then turning into a loving marriage. It's like our entire life has turned into a big circle. I am happy and content with the way things have turned out, but there are times when I am reminded of how it used to be between us and it makes me wonder why it was all so complicated back then."
"Remember Arya? How she tried to break us apart?" Bondita aked
Anirudh nods as he remembers that Arya's actions. "Yeah, she tried but I am just happy that we finally ended up together and nothing could keep us apart. We have created a beautiful family and life. I don't regret a single moment of my life after we got together. We have gone through good and bad times but we have always stood by each other at the end of the day. You and I have a bond that is unbreakable now and no one can ever tear us apart"
"I guess she was just trying to prove a point and it took years for her to realize her mistake. It's interesting that she has finally come to understand what really matters in life and has found somebody who makes her feel happy and fulfilled. It's funny how things have come full circle and now she is with Aansh"
"But you know, I am not surprised. Arya was always a good and friendly person despite her ways. It takes some people longer than others to realize their mistakes and correct themselves. She must've done a lot of introspecting to come to terms with her own actions and realized that what she did in the past was not right. I think everyone deserves a second chance and I am glad that she has realized her mistake and is getting a chance to do better now." Bondita said
"Okay, let's not focus on her right now. Let's just enjoy our time here ourselves, without anyone's disturbance." Bondita chuckles softly and nods. She feels complete and whole with him and she can't imagine going back in time and letting their differences keep them apart. She is so grateful for everything that they've been through together and she is glad they could make it through all the difficulties in their relationship and finally, get a happy ending. They both lean in for another kiss and forget about everything else around them.
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