chapter 22

Raghav sits in his study, reflecting on his daughter-in-law Aarohi's words from a few weeks ago. She had mentioned how much she loves puppies and how having one would bring joy to her life. Smiling to himself, he decides to surprise her this Christmas.

Later that day, Raghav arrives home with a carefully chosen gift—a small, white, fluffy puppy, nestled in a cozy red basket with a big green bow on top. Aarav and Aarushi, who were in the living room, ran to him excitedly.

Aarav: "Dad! Yeh puppy kiss ke liye hai?"

Raghav: "Aarohi ke liye. Usne kabhi kaha tha ki use puppies pasand hain. Christmas pe surprises dene ka maza hi alag hai."

Aarushi: "Wow! Bhabhi ma kitni khush hongi. Dad, aap best ho!"

Raghav smiles warmly, setting the basket down carefully.

Raghav: "Jaake Aarohi ko bulao. Main ab thoda rest karunga. Hum teeno milke use dena."

Aarohi is in the kitchen preparing hot chocolate for everyone when Aarav and Aarushi pull her into the living room.

Aarav: "Bhabhi ma, jaldi aaiye! Ek surprise hai!"

Aarushi: "Aapko pata bhi nahi chalega ki Christmas pe aapko kya mila hai!"

Confused but smiling, Aarohi follows them. The moment she steps into the living room, her eyes fall on the tiny puppy in the basket. The puppy tilts its head, looking up at her with big, sparkling eyes. Aarohi's hands fly to her mouth in astonishment.

Aarohi: "Oh my God! Yeh mere liye hai?"

Aarav nods enthusiastically.

Aarav: "Haan, Dad ne yeh aapke liye laya hai. Aapko yaad hai, aapne kaha tha ki aapko puppies pasand hain?"

Tears of joy spring to Aarohi's eyes as she bends down, carefully lifting the puppy into her arms. The little one nuzzles into her, and Aarohi giggles, her heart swelling with happiness.

Aarohi: "This is the best gift ever! Thank you,Dad

From upstairs, Ragahv smiles, content that his gift has brought such joy.

Fast forward to the evening, Aarohi sits on the couch with the puppy in her lap, Aarav and Aarushi by her side.

Aarav: "Bhabhi ma, iska naam kya rakhein?"

(Bhabhi ma what should we name him?)

Aarushi: "Haan, kuch cute sa naam sochiye na!"

(Yes,think of some cute names)

Aarohi: "I think… Ace! Yeh naam is par bilkul suit karega."

(I think ace,it will suit him)

The kids cheer as Aarohi starts kissing Snowy's tiny face. Lipstick marks are scattered across the puppy's fur as it happily wags its tail.

Just then, Rudraksh walks into the room. He freezes at the sight in front of him—his wife showering the puppy with kisses. His jaw drops as his eyes narrow.

Rudraksh (shocked): "Yeh kya ho raha hai? Yeh… yeh kutta kahan se aaya?!"

Rudraksh (shocked): "What is happening here? Where did this dog come from?!"

Rudraksh: "Kon laya yeh kutta yaha?!"

Rudraksh: "Who brought this dog here?!"

Raghav (descending from the stairs): "Tera Baap" kyun, koi problem?

Raghav (descending from the stairs): "Your father" why, any problem?

Aarav (grinning): "Dad ne laya hai, Bhabhi ma ke liye! Aaj se Ace is family ka member hai."

Aarav (grinning): "Dad brought it for Bhabhi Ma! From today, Ace is a member of this family."

Rudraksh blinks in disbelief, pointing at the puppy, who is now wagging its tail happily.

Rudraksh: "Ace? Yeh Ace kaun hai? Aur mujhe kyun nahi bataya kisi ne?"

Rudraksh: "Ace? Who is Ace? And why didn't anyone tell me?"

Aarohi looks up, her face lighting up with a smile.

Aarohi: "Rudra, dekho na! Papa ne mujhe surprise diya. Yeh Ace hai—kitna cute hai na?"

Aarohi: "Rudra, look! Papa gave me a surprise. This is Ace—he's so cute, right?"

Rudraksh stares at her, then at the puppy in her lap, who seems to glare back at him in defiance.

Rudraksh (muttering): "Cute? Yeh toh competition hai. Tum ispe poora din pyaar barsa rahi ho."

Rudraksh (muttering): "Cute? This is competition. You've been showering love on him all day."

Aarohi: "Competition? Rudra, tum bhi na. Yeh ek puppy hai!"

Aarohi: "Competition? Rudra, come on. He's just a puppy!"

As Aarohi shifts closer to Rudraksh with Ace in her arms, Rudraksh leans forward to pat the puppy. But the moment his hand gets close, Ace barks sharply, making Rudraksh jerk his hand back.

Rudraksh (startled): "Yeh mere upar kyun chilla raha hai?!"

Rudraksh (startled): "Why is he barking at me?!"

Aarav and Aarushi burst out laughing.

Aarav: "Bhaiya, lagta hai Ace ko aap pasand nahi aaye."

Aarav: "Bhaiya, looks like Ace doesn't like you."

Aarushi (teasing): "Nahi, usse lagta hai ki aap Bhabhi ma ka attention chura rahe ho!"

Aarushi (teasing): "No, he thinks you're stealing Bhabhi Ma's attention!"

Rudraksh folds his arms, glaring at the puppy.

Rudraksh: "Toh ab ghar mein mujhe is chhoti si cheez se takkar leni padegi?"

Rudraksh: "So now, I have to compete with this tiny thing in the house?"

Aarohi shakes her head, suppressing a laugh as she strokes Ace's fur.

Aarohi: "Ace, bad manners! Dad se aise behave nahi karte."

Aarohi: "Ace, bad manners! You don't behave like this with Dad."

Ace barks again, wagging his tail as if mocking Rudraksh. Aarohi looks at Rudraksh with a playful smile.

Aarohi: "Mujhe lagta hai, tumhe Ace se dosti karni padegi."

Aarohi: "I think you'll have to befriend Ace."

Rudraksh (grumbling): "Main kyun dosti karun? Tumhari attention toh pehle mujhe milti thi. Ab is Ace ko mil rahi hai."

Rudraksh (grumbling): "Why should I befriend him? I used to get all your attention. Now Ace is getting it."

Aarohi leans closer to him, holding Ace carefully.

Aarohi: "Rudra, app jealous ho rahe ho kya?"

Aarohi: "Rudra, are you getting jealous?"

Rudraksh (defensive): "Main aur jealous? Woh bhi is chhoti si kuttiye se? Bilkul nahi!"

Rudraksh (defensive): "Me? Jealous? Of this tiny puppy? Not at all!"

But Aarushi interrupts, laughing.

Aarushi: "Jealousy toh aapke chehre par likhi hai, bhaiya!"

Aarushi: "Jealousy is written all over your face, Bhaiya!"

Rudraksh looks at Ace, who is now sitting proudly in Aarohi's lap, wagging his tail as if victorious.

Rudraksh (to Ace): "Sun, Ace. Tum chhote ho, isliye maaf kar raha hoon. Lekin yaad rakhna, Biwi meri hai. Samjhe?"

Rudraksh (to Ace): "Listen, Ace. You're small, so I'm letting this slide. But remember, she's my wife. Got it?"

Ace lets out a tiny bark, making Aarav and Aarushi laugh even harder. Aarohi shakes her head, trying not to laugh.

Aarohi: "Rudra, tum Ace ke saath seriously baat kar rahe ho?"

Aarohi: "Rudra, are you seriously talking to Ace?"

Rudraksh: "Haan, kyunki tumhari wajah se mujhe isse takkar leni pad rahi hai."

Rudraksh: "Yes, because thanks to you, I have to compete with him."

Aarohi rolls her eyes playfully and places Ace in Rudraksh's lap.

Aarohi: "Lo, ab tum Ace ke papa ho. Dosti karo."

Aarohi: "Here, now you're Ace's dad. Make friends."

Rudraksh looks at Ace, who stares back with wide eyes. After a moment of hesitation, Rudraksh strokes Ace's fur. Ace seems to calm down, wagging his tail and even licking Rudraksh's hand.

Rudraksh (reluctantly): "Theek hai, Ace. Tum Aarohi ke saath ho, toh tumhe accept karna padega."

Rudraksh (reluctantly): "Alright, Ace. Since you're with Aarohi, I'll have to accept you."

Aarohi laughs softly, leaning her head on Rudraksh's shoulder.

Aarohi: "See? Tum dono kitne cute lag rahe ho ek saath."

Aarohi: "See? You two look so cute together."

Rudraksh smiles slightly, though he can't help but mutter under his breath.

Rudraksh: "Cute toh theek hai, lekin main tumhare itne kisses miss kar raha hoon."

Rudraksh: "Cute is fine, but I'm missing all your kisses."

Aarushi (teasing): "Bhaiya, aap bhi Ace ki tarah behave karo, toh shayad Bhabhi ma aapko bhi pyaar karein."

Aarushi (teasing): "Bhaiya, if you behave like Ace, maybe Bhabhi Ma will love you too."

Rudaraksh glared at them,..

Their days passed and Aarohi and Rudaraksh became more close Raghav was happy seeing all his child happy.

Now Raghav felt relief watching Rudaraksh caring behavior towards Aarohi and most importantly he was also happy.

Raghav looking at the sky Biwi you always wanteddaughter in law like aarohi see our son is finally happy. ( Tears beaming their eyes).

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