PUNARVIVAAH - ARRANGED TO LOVE (L&M #3)

SHOT 13

Vaiga's pov!

"Hey! I am Drishti. This darpok's best friend. And my husband is bestfriends with Abhi bhai." The green-eyed girl said chirpily, as she extended her arms towards me for a shake.

"Vaiga. Vaiga Raghuswamy." I said with a soft smile.

"By the way, I am a princess. Her Highness Drishti Maheswari.." Drishti said and my eyes widened in surprise.

Royalty? Woah! I have never seen royalty before.

"Oh please, D. Spare her your royalty speech." Siddhu said with a groan and Drishti huffed in annoyance.

"He is just jealous because he doesn't have a tiara like me." Drishti said and I couldn't help but chuckle. She is cute.

Amidst the cheerful banter between Siddhu and Drishti, a familiar giggle caught my attention.

I looked down to see little Kriti, making her way towards us on all her fours, her chubby legs propelling her forward with determination.

When did she wake up? How come I didn't realise? I panicked, but instantly relaxed seeing Anjana Maa walking behind her.

"I went to keep the ironed clothes in your room and she woke up at that moment." Anjana Maa said and my gaze shifted back to the baby crawling over to us.

The room seemed to brighten at the sight of the little one, her laughter filling the air like a melody.

As Kriti approached, Drishti teased the adorable baby, poking her gently and making silly faces.

"Well, hello there, little munchkin!" Drishti cooed, wiggling her fingers in front of Kriti's face.

Kriti responded with giggles and squeals of delight, her eyes sparkling with joy. It was evident that Drishti is a regular visitor from the familiarity between Kriti and Drishti.

As Kriti threw a colourful toy, it hit squarely on Siddhu's chest and Drishti started laughing.

But as Drishti leaned in closer to me while laughing, Kriti's mood shifted.

A determined look crossed her face as she crawled towards us, her chubby hands reaching out to push Drishti away, a protective growl escaping her tiny lips.

I was astonished at the way she behaved.

Drishti let out a laugh of surprise as Kriti sank her teeth into her thigh, the unexpected bite catching her off guard.

"Ouch! Okay, okay, what did I do now?" She chuckled, rubbing her thigh with a mixture of amusement and astonishment.

"Looks like someone's feeling a little possessive," Siddhu said, his surprise evident in his voice, as he looked at me and Kriti.

She was getting possessive about me? Aww!

I couldn't help but marvel at Kriti's fierce possessiveness, a swell of pride filling my heart.

I scooped Kriti up into my arms and showered her with affectionate kisses.

"Aww, my baby! I love you so much!"

Abhay's pov!

A couple of days passed by. I haven't contacted my school mate yet, regarding Vaiga's education. I was actually waiting for the PI reports before I proceeded.

I had to know more about her before deciding whether it is a good decision to let her stay at my home. I am not very appreciative of having a stranger at my home, especially when she is using my daughter as an emotional anchorage.