THE END

After two years

Daksh's pov

It's hard to believe how much time has passed. It's been almost three years since Tara and I got married. That day feels like a blur now. Back then, I was convinced that our relationship would be loveless, and honestly, I thought we might end up divorcing each other. But life has a way of surprising us. Somewhere between our conversations, in the midst of all the chaos and adjustments, we found love. Tara's innocence drew me in, and now, here we are, with our little daughter, Mahi, completing our family.

I remember the day I told Tara I wanted to start a family. I thought she'd resist the idea, but to my surprise, she trusted me. She always believed in me, and I made sure I didn't let her down. We've come so far, learning to care for each other in ways I never imagined.

Today was supposed to be another peaceful day. I was sitting in the living room, flipping through some paperwork, when Tara rushed in, her face pale with worry.

"Dakshji, your baby was crawling somewhere, and now I can't find her!"

I froze for a moment, my heart skipping a beat. "What? Where could she go, Tara? Did you check everywhere?"

"Yes, I've looked everywhere, but I can't find her," she said, her voice trembling.

Without wasting another second, we started searching the house, calling out for Mahi.

"Mahi, where are you, beta?" Tara called out.

"Tara, she's still a baby. She can't talk yet, and you're asking her questions?" I said.

Tara shot me an exasperated look. "Stop arguing with me, Dakshji, and search for her!"

We scoured every corner of the house, but there was no sign of her. Then, we noticed something that made our hearts stop the front door was slightly ajar. Tara and I exchanged worried glances before rushing outside.

"What if she crawled out?" Tara whispered, panic evident in her voice.

We stepped onto the porch, scanning the area frantically. That's when we saw a man standing a few steps away. He had his back to us and was crouched down, talking to someone. And then we heard it Mahi's laughter.

Relief flooded me, but it was quickly replaced by anger. I started walking toward the man, ready to demand what he was doing with my daughter. But as he turned around, I stopped in my tracks.

"Dev bhaiya!" Tara exclaimed, running past me to hug her brother.

Standing there, holding Mahi in his arms, was none other than Tara's elder brother, Devendra. Behind him were Tara's parents, smiling warmly at us.

I followed Tara, feeling a mix of emotions, and bent down to take her parents' blessings. As they smiled and stepped inside with Tara and Mahi, I found myself alone with Devendra.

We stood there in silence for a moment, sizing each other up. His gaze was sharp, but there was a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"So," he said, folding his arms, "taking good care of my sister, are you?"

"And your niece," I added with a smirk.

For a few seconds, we locked eyes in a mock confrontation. Then, almost simultaneously, we burst into laughter, the tension melting away.

"Good to see you, Daksh," Devendra said, clapping me on the shoulder.

"Good to see you too, bhaiya," I replied.

As we walked back into the house, I couldn't help but feel grateful. Life had changed in ways I never anticipated, but it had brought me a family, love, and moments like these moments I wouldn't trade for anything.

Tara had no idea that Devendra and I had been secretly speaking with each other. She still believed that we despised one another, but the truth was far from it. I never hated Devendra. His anger toward me was justified. After all, I had forcibly married his sister due to a misunderstanding, and what brother wouldn't be furious in such a situation?

Devendra hadn't even come to visit us when Mahi was born, citing his responsibilities as a sarpanch. But over time, we had cleared the air between us, though we chose not to reveal this to Tara just yet.

As we stood outside, Devendra glanced at me with a sly grin.

"Tara still doesn't know that we talk?" he asked.

"No, she doesn't," I replied, shaking my head.

He chuckled mischievously. "We should mess with her a bit pull a stunt. Let's pretend we're still fighting."

I nodded.

We walked back into the house, where both of our parents were sitting together, chatting. Mahi was happily playing with Tara's dupatta, giggling in delight.

Out of nowhere, Devendra grabbed my shirt, yanking me forward. "How dare you?!" he shouted, his voice filled with mock rage.

For a second, I was genuinely confused. What had gotten into him? But then I caught the glint in his eye a quick wink that reminded me of our plan. Oh, right.

Not wanting to miss my cue, I grabbed his shirt as well and shouted back. "How dare I? How dare you?"

Our fake yelling echoed through the room, and panic quickly spread among our families. Tara rushed in, looking horrified. "What's going on? Stop it, both of you!"

Meanwhile, Devendra subtly winked at our parents, signaling that it was all an act. They caught on and tried to suppress their laughter, but Tara remained clueless.

"Stop it, you two!" she screamed, stepping between us to separate us. But Devendra and I couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into laughter.

Realization dawned on Tara as she stared at us, her face turning red with anger. "So you were doing this on purpose?" she snapped.

I tried to explain, but she cut me off. "You're unbelievable!" she said, storming off.

I quickly followed her to apologize. "Tara, wait! I'm sorry. We were just joking!"

She didn't respond. Instead, she slammed the door in my face, leaving me standing there with a sheepish look.

Back in the living room, I could hear Devendra laughing loudly.

Devendra, seeing my struggle, came over and knocked on Tara's door. "Tara, open the door!

" he called out firmly.

After a few minutes of silence, the door creaked open, and Tara stood there, her arms crossed, glaring at both of us. Her anger was palpable.

Without a word, she handed us Mahi, who was crying inconsolably in her arms. "You both caused this. Now you make her sleep," she said sharply before walking away.

Devendra and I exchanged a glance, both feeling a mix of guilt and exhaustion. He took Mahi in his arms and tried to comfort her, humming a tune softly. "Shh, beta, go to sleep," he said, his voice calm.

But instead of calming down, Mahi cried even louder, making Devendra wince. "Well, this isn't working," he said, looking at me helplessly.

I sighed and took Mahi from him. "Let me try."

Rocking her gently in my arms, I started humming her favorite lullaby. It took some time, but eventually, Mahi's cries turned into soft whimpers, and finally, she drifted off to sleep.

Devendra slumped onto the couch beside me, looking utterly defeated. "Making her sleep is harder than handling village disputes," he muttered before closing his eyes and falling asleep himself.

I chuckled quietly, tucking Mahi into her crib. Feeling a sense of accomplishment, I stretched and decided to check on Tara.

I found her in the kitchen, cutting vegetables, her movements brisk and focused. Without saying a word, I walked up behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist. She froze for a moment, then relaxed into my embrace.

"You're impossible," she said softly, but I could hear the smile in her voice.

"And you're still angry," I replied, resting my chin on her shoulder.

"I am," she said, turning her head slightly to look at me, "but I'll forgive you... eventually."

"Eventually?" I teased, tightening my hold on her.

She laughed quietly, shaking her head. "You should be thankful Mahi's asleep. Otherwise, you'd be in more trouble."

I pecked her lips and she reciprocated the kiss. We stood there for a moment, the warmth of her smile melting away the exhaustion of the day.

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Along with Tara and Mahi, I feel like my life is complete a sense of fulfillment I never thought I would experience. Tara, with her innocent charm, has become my anchor, someone who grounds me even when life feels chaotic. Mahi, on the other hand, is my little bundle of joy, her laughter lighting up my heart.

Watching Tara care for Mahi, seeing the love in her eyes when she looks at our daughter, fills me with a pride I can't put into words. Mahi's giggles, her tiny hands reaching out for us, and her innocent trust have given me a purpose I never imagined I'd have.

This family, this life it's everything I could ever want. Tara and Mahi are mine and with them by my side, I feel invincible. They've not only completed me but also given me a reason to strive for better, to cherish every fleeting moment, and to be the man they deserve. Life may not always be perfect, but with them, it feels absolutely beautiful.

The end

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