Some Days Later

Kavin and Purvi has stopped seeing or meeting each other. Though it was very difficult for them not to cross each other's path since they were neighbors but they were avoiding each other as much as they can. Purvi and Mishti's relation was now improved. She was now very comfortable with Purvi and used to spend maximum time with her.

Purvi had already applied for her transfer to Pune and Kavin was aware about the same.

Mishti's babysitter was out for some personal work so she had left Mishti with Purvi.

Purvi was cooking dinner for Mishti while she was playing with her dolls, seating in the hall. she was getting very bored and walks to the kitchen.

Mishti - aunty! mai bahut bore ho rahi hu.

Purvi (understanding) - ohhh! meri Mishtu bore ho rahi hai?….she nodded her head….ye to bahut badi problem hai! lekin aunty ke paas iss problem ka solution hai.

Mishti - kya?

Purvi - kyu na hum dono koi game khele?

Mishti (excited) - yeahhhh! hum ghar ghar khelenge… aap meri mumma banogi aur mai Mishti….she said happily

Purvi's face fell hearing her words but she somehow managed to control her emotions and forced a smile on her face.

Purvi (weak smile) - okay!

Mishti (observing her) - lekin aunty! meri Mumma to saree pahenti thi.

Purvi - aunty bhi saree pahenkar aaye?

Mishti nodded her head in yes with a sweet smile. Purvi smiled at her innocent wish and immediately agreed. She moved to her room and came back after nearly 10 minutes, wearing a light blue colour simple saree.

Mishti (impressed) - wow aunty! aap to bilkul meri mumma jaisi lag rahi ho. ekdam beautiful!

Purvi(smiling) - Thank You!

Mishti and Purvi started playing happily. She feeds her the food in between the role playing and soon Mishti drifted to sleep seating on her laps, resting her head on her shoulder. She was looking very cute and innocent while sleeping. a smile appeared on Purvi's face, she planted a soft kiss on her forehead and took her inside the room. She make her sleep on the bed properly and covered her with the blanket. Meanwhile, she heard the sound of the door bell.

Purvi opened the door and saw Kavin. He was surprised to see her in the saree. His heart skipped a beat, she was looking heavenly gorgeous. He was staring at her without blinking his eyes. Purvi felt a little awkward with his fixed gaze at her.

Purvi - Mishti so rahi hai!

Kavin (coming out of his trance) - haan! mai bass ussko lene aaya tha….he was trying to find words….You….You are looking beautiful.

Purvi (small smile) - Thank You!

Kavin - andar nahi bulaogi?

Purvi (moving aside) - aao na!

Kavin smiled at her and moved inside the house. Purvi went to the kitchen to make coffee and came back after sometime, holding two cups.

Purvi sat beside him and they both started sipping the cofee. There was a awkward silence in between them.

Kavin (clearing his throat) - kal! Kal Manvi (his wife) ki Barsi hai.

Purvi - aur Mishti ka 5th birthday bhi.

Kavin nodded his head in yes and again there was a pin drop silence.

Next Day

Kavin and Mishti were seating in front of the Hawan Kund, performing the Barsi Pooja with the help of a priest.

Kavin was performing all the rituals as per priest's saying while Mishti was seating near him, closing her eyes, joining her hands.

Mishti (praying) - Mumma! mujhe pata hai aap kabhi mere paas vaapas nahi aaoge, aap bhagwan ji ko bolo na ki vo aapke jaisi hi koi aur bhej de. Please mumma, please.

Mishti open her eyes and saw Purvi entering inside the house, holding a cake in her hand. she looks at her mother's picture and then at Purvi.

Purvi smiles at her and walked to the kitchen. after nearly half an hour the barsi pooja completed and the priest left.

Kavin (smiling) - Happy Birthday mera bacha….he kissed on her cheeks

Mishti (hugging him) - Thank You Bunny!

Purvi (coming out of the kitchen) - chalo jaldi se cake cut kar lete hai.

Mishti (walking closer) - aunty! aapne mujhe wish nahi kiya.

Purvi smiles at her and sat on her knees in front of her.

Purvi (kissing her cheeks) - Happy Birthday Baby!

Mishti gave her a big smile and happily hugged her, kissing on her cheeks.

Kavin - areee wahh! Bunny ko sirf huggy aur aunty ko huggy ke saath saath kissy bhi….he makes a upset face…meri to koi value hi nahi hai.

Mishti - offfo Bunny! aap bhi na choti choti baat par gussa ho jaate ho.

Kavin (sitting infront of her) - excuse me! ye mere liye bilkul choti baat nahi hai.

Mishti kissed on his both cheeks and gave him a big smile.

Mishti - ab to aap mujhse gussa nahi ho na?

Kavin (lovingly) - mera bacha….he pulled her into a hug….Bunny aapse chahkar bhi gussa nahi ho sakte.

Purvi (smiling) - chalo ab jaldi se cake cut karte hai.

Mishti (excited) - Bunny! aaj mujhe kya gift milega?

Purvi - aaj aunty aur Mishti ghumne jaayenge.

Mishti (surprised) - sach mai?

Purvi (smiling) - bilkul! Bunny ko kuch kaam hai, isliye vo nahi aa paayenge…she sat in front of her …lekin koi baat nahi! Aunty aur Mishti milke khub maje karenge...she looks at Kavin

Kavin was amazed, this girl understands him more than he understand wanted to be alone today and she fulfilled his wish without even asking for it. his eyes filled with tears he remembered how she has always been caring for him and his daughter. she is a best partner anyone would wish to have, but may be he is not lucky enough to have her in his life. He have to let her go. Purvi noticed his tears, but before she could say anything he walks to his room.

At a Resort

Purvi and Mishti were sitting near the pool area, dipping their legs in the water.

Purvi - aaj hum dono swimming karenge! Okay baby?

Mishti (a little scared) - nahi aunty! mujhe darr lagta hai.

Purvi (assuring) - aunty hai na aapke saath! kuch nahi hoga...aap changing room ki taraf jaao, mai bass thodi der mai aati hu...sambhal ke jaana.

Mishti agreed and started walking from there. Purvi took her mobile out to call Kavin, but suddenly she heard the loud scream of Mishti. She turned and was shocked as well as scared to see Mishti drowning in the pool. a loud scream escaped from Purvi's mouth. The lifeguard jumps into the pool and took her out but she was unconscious by now.

Purvi got very scared and started pressing her chest trying to pump the water out…she coughed and opened his eyes…Purvi was very scared to loose her, she immediately hugged her and took a relief sigh.

Purvi took Mishti home, she was very scared with the incident and was standing near Purvi, hugging her from her waist while Kavin was scolding Purvi for being careless.

Purvi (trying to handle the situation) - Mishti abhi bahut darri hui hai! hum baad mai baat karte hai, please.

She took Mishti in her room and started trying to make her sleep. she was very scared and was not ready to leave Purvi's hand. she narrated her many stories and finally after nearly an hour she fell asleep, hugging Purvi by her waist. Kavin saw the scene standing on the door and wished the time stop here and she never has to go away from him.

Next Morning

Kavin was getting ready for the bureo when he heard a knock on the door. He runs to open the door and saw Purvi standing with a big bag in her hand.

Purvi - tum abhi tak bureo nahi gaye?

Kavin - bass jaa hi raha tha! andar aao na…he moved aside and she walks inside

Purvi - mai bass Mishti ko bye bolne aayi thi…she looks around….kaha hai vo?

Kavin - vo so rahi hai…he looks at her…aaj hi jaa rahi ho?

Purvi(weak smile) - haaan!

Kavin (walking closer) - jaana jaruri hai?

Purvi (trying to control emotions) - haan!

Kavin (teary) - please mat jaao!

Purvi raised her feets and stands on tip toe. she planted a soft kiss on his forehead, cupping his face. a tear rolled down kavin's cheeks.

Purvi (wiping his tears) - apna aur Mishti ka dhayan rakhna!

Kavin (touching her hand) - I will miss you.

Purvi (trying to be strong) - I will miss you too! Bye….she tried to free her hand but he tighten his grip over it….Kavin! please…she freed her hand and started walking, turning her back on him with a heavy heart

Voice - aap bhi mujhe chodkar jaa rahi hai? mumma ki tarah?

Purvi turned hearing the voice and saw Mishti standing on her room door. tears were flowing from her eyes, she was crying.

Mishti (walking closer) - kal Bunny ne aapko meri vajah se daanta….I am sorry….she holds her ears…mai aapko bilkul tang nahi karungi! ekdam Good girl ban jaaungi….mai Bunny ko bhi aapke saath share karungi….aap please mujhe chodkar mat jaao Mumma...she sobs

Purvi was dumbstruck to hear the word 'Mumma' from her. She couldn't believe her ears. Kavin was equally shocked.

Purvi (stammering) - k…kya kaha aapne?

Mishti (sobbing) - please mujhe chodkar Mat jaao Mumma!

Purvi (happy tears) - Mumma?….she nodded her head….ek baar fir se kaho?

Mishti - Mumma!

Purvi pulled her into a tight hug and started shedding happy tears. Kavin was very happy seeing them like this. He was not sure if it was a dream or happening in real.

Mishti (a little scared) - aap mujhe chodkar nahi jaayengi na Mumma?

Purvi (tightening her grip on her) - mai aapko chodkar kahi nahi jaaungi…she separated and wiped her tears….kabhi bhi nahi.

Mishti (not believing) - promise?

Purvi (smiling with tears) - pakka wala promise.

Mishti wiped her tears and happily hugged her. Kavin's eyes filled with happy tears, he felt like all the pieces of his heart were now placed together again.

Kavin and Purvi looked at each other. they both were feeling mixed emotions of joy and relief. they felt like their all the prayers are answered today, Like everything is aligned again, like all the lonely nights they spent never happened, like they can forgive each and everything they have done to each other.

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