A Royal Accident

Arrivals

" Yeh Anninisary kya hai Papa?"

Pratap had just got off from a call from his client and he turned back to see Amar still in his nightwear, his favourite blue Mickey Pyjamas and shirt, standing there expecting an answer.

" Kya?" He asked again.

" Anninisary kya hai?" He repeated. Pratap looked a little confused. Chaks and Bhago entered the room smiling as Aarchi, now four came running to hug Amar.

" Ahh! Let me go Aarchi Didi, Mausiiii dekho na!" Amar frowned as Aarchi cuddled him like a soft toy.

" Ohho, Aarchi, come here!" Bhago scolded.

" Papa! Batao na!" Amar was back at the question. " Aninisary kya hai?" 

" What is he saying?" Pratap stared at Bhago clueless.

" Anniversary." Bhago smiled.

" Kya? Yeh tumse kisne kaha?" He narrowed his eyes at the eager Amar.

" Nanima aur dadisa baat kar rahe thee toh maine sun liya!" He nodded his head with a smile.

" Toh go ask your Ranima!"

" Aree unhone hi to kaha ke Papa ko sab pata hai, papa ko pucho!" His words were followed by a gleeful smile.

" Aree Amar Tumko itna bhi nahi Pata!" Aarchi walked to him as Pratap looked a little taken aback, and so did Bhago.

" Tumhe pata hai?" Amar asked, displeased.

" Haan. Shaadi ka Birthday hota hai na Anniversary!" The girl nodded intelligently. " Kaun bola tumko yeh?" Bhago asked with a frown.

" Baba ne!"

Pratap tried hard not to laugh as Bhago shot a glance at Chaks.

" Nahi Papa Batao na. Papa ko hi pata hai Ranima ne bola." Amar was now getting on Pratap's nerves.

Ajabdeh entered the room with all eyes on her.

" Ranima dekho Papa bata nahi rahe..." Pratap shot an angry look at Ajabdeh who immediately took a U-turn saying " Okay Bye!"

" Ajabdeh!" His call stopped her. " Amar ko kya kaha tumne?" She bit her tongue and held back a laugh as she turned back.

Ramu Kaka saved her on time by coming to say, " Woh Shakti Baba aa gaye."

" Yay, Shakti!" Ajabdeh ran downstairs followed by a clueless Amar in toe. Isse toh main baad mein dekh lunga... Pratap thought of walking down the stairs with the rest. Shakti had gotten down from the black Jaguar in a black high-neck vest, black jacket and pants and black boots. He removed his glasses and his face broke into a smile as Ajab came out running followed by Jaivanta who stopped at the entrance. Amar hid behind his Dadisa, peeping at the new face.

" Bhabisa aap nahi badli!" Shakti indicated at her orange pants and pink shirt with a slight giggle before hugging her.

" Tum toh bade business tycoon ban gaye." 

" Toh khabar rakhti ho aap?"

" Tumhare tarah thodi hoon?" 

" Dadabhai."

Shakti smiled as she stepped away and he hugged his brother. Shakti saw the kid peep at his parents welcoming this new person with so much love, with a little surprised face. He walked up to Jaivanta and touched her feet.

" Badima kaisi hai aap? Aur yeh kaun hai?" He peeped behind Jaivanta making everyone smile.

" Amar bahar ao, yeh Kakasa hai tumhare, Papa ke bhai." Jaivanta stepped away telling Amar this as he stared at the newcomer. Shakti sat on his knees to match heights and extended his hand,