Chapter 100: chapter 100

Rhea ends the call with a bright smile lighting up her face. Her eyes shimmer with joy as she rushes through the hallway. Calling out excitedly  Amar ji!!! Amar ji!!!!!She finds Amar at the dining table, laptop open, half-glancing at the itinerary. Rhea breathing heavily asks "Guess what? Ajinkya’s coming with us!".  Amar " Hmm... Is it Rithesh nephew. I last saw him in our wedding. But am suprised that you people encourage a four year old to go with you all, but not me. Rhea clicks her tongue and says but you're smiling as if you're happy that am leaving you and going. Amar " Is it? ". Rhea " Yep, you're all happy". Amar " Maybe , because I might give good bye kiss". Saying he puts his finger on his lips, which makes Rhea blush. Rhea immediately goes off track with Amar's flirt part and says  "Yes! I just spoke to him. He calmed down... Ratim bhaiya agreed too.. Amar immediately opens the travel site and begins typing. Amar" Alright. One more ticket. He’ll sit with Rithesh or Rahul? Rhea "Let him decide. He’s earned it".  Amar chuckles softly and nods.Rhea comes running down the stairs, a whirlwind of excitement. She spots Kajal near the main hall, talking to Shikha. Rhea shouts gleefully Kajal didiiii…!! Kajal turns, startled by the sudden energy. Rhea keeps beaming like a kindergarten kid who got a candy from the teacher and says "Aju is coming with us! Aju is coming with us....Kajal's face lights up instantly. Kajal asks in disbelief What? Really!? Rhea nodding her head fast says Yes! Ratim Bhai said yes!Without another word, the two women hug tightly, jumping a little like sisters sharing childhood joy. Shikha and Ram exchange a warm look nearby, her hearts softening at the scene. The cars pull up to the departure lane under the glowing airport lights. Rithesh and Rahul get out first, grabbing backpacks and checking for boarding passes. A second car pulls in behind them. Ratim steps out, composed, and opens the back door. Ajinkya hops out, suitcase in hand, now all smiles and excitement, as though the meltdown earlier never happened. Ratim ruffles his hair with quiet affection before stepping aside.SMITHA, SHIKHA, and KAJAL wait at the curb, ready to send the group off. Their eyes find Ajinkya immediately, and their faces bloom with warmth. Kajal kneeling down to meet Ajinkya height says There’s my little co-traveller! Ajinkya runs into her arms. Smitha smooths his hair, while Shikha helps him with his little trolley bag. Kajal " Ratim thank you so much. I didn't expect you to send Aju with us. Fear not I'll take care of him. There was tenderness in her voice and unsaid feelings over Ajinkya. Ratim" Feel free to let me know if he mess up with something". Kajal" he's my sweet boy. He won't do anything which feels like a mess, am I right Aju? She asks looking at Ajinkya. Ajinkya whose hand is now neatly wrapped up in Kajlas and his one leg, he keeps swaying puts up all his teeth and nods his head as if giving assurance that he will be well behaved.A little away from the group, Amar and Rhea stand tucked behind the rear of the car, partially hidden from view. Rhea adjusts her scarf, still smiling. Amar gently pulls her closer by the wrist. Amar teases Rhea as usual So... you fixed a whole crying storm in ten minutes? Rhea grinning " I told you. I speak fluent in Ajinkya's language.They both laugh softly. The noise of horns and announcements fade as their eyes meet.Amar sincere in his affection Take care, okay? Rhea "It’s just a short trip".He brushes a strand of hair away from her face and leans in, forehead touching hers.Amar "You’ll miss me". Rhea softly replies Every minute. Every minute each and every single cell from my body will be missing you badly. Both keeps gazing at each other and unsure when they fell In eachother arms. They share a brief, warm kiss-just enough to make the moment linger- before Rhea turns away reluctantly. Amar puts up his puppy face. Rhea blushing says am already embarrassed that we did it in public place. Amar " So what?". Rhea " you're going shameless day to day". Amar " just with you". Rhea pecks his lips and says it's getting late. Amar looks at his watch and nods saying yep it's time. Amar and Rhea walks to the group. Rhea rejoins the group with a spring in her step. Ajinkya runs to her, holding out his hand. Kajal teases Rhea and Amar. Rhea face turns red. Kajal " fine... Fine... It's trip mood now". Everyone laughs after getting Kajal's word and Rhea hides behind Amar. A Revenge....