Destined to be yours

Chapter 18| Back home

They talk all night about random things and around 4 in the morning fall asleep in the same position they were seated in. Next morning around 9, The sunlight shines on the couple who was now sleeping in a sitting position with Ahana's head on Neil's shoulder while his head on her head.

Ahana opened her eyes and smiled feeling a very relaxed feeling inside. She hasn't felt this feeling since Rajeev's death. She tried to move around only to feel a weight on her head. She looks to her right to see Neil sleeping calmly. She gets shocked and tries to move a little causing his eyes to open as well. As both of them realize there position they jump apart.

Neil awkwardly stares at the patio while Ahana rushes to the restroom. As she enters in she realize that she has nothing here. No brush no change of clothes. Nothing. Ahana  washes her face and heads out to hear noises from downstairs. She heads down to see Neil standing there with a stren face while in front of him stood Sid with a puppy face.

Sid:"Common Bhai you know I had to do this."

Neil:"No u didn't Sid. I have told you many times that Ahana and I married each other for the sake of our kids."

Sid:"Yeah so you plan on living ur whole life as strangers "( He questioned back)

Neil:"Sidharth"

Sid:"You aren't even trying to be happy. It's like you have given up on everything. You are not alone bhai we are there with you. Mom, dad and  your kids."

Neil:"(Turning away)"I don't want to talk about this.

Sid:"Yeah run away like always "

Neil:"Sid I said stop "(Before They could continue arguing  Ahana stepped in)

Ahana:"Sid"(They both turn to Ahana. Ahana nods no to Sid for talking further to which he signs and nods)

Sid:(Walking towards her) "Bhabhi, mom as send you clothes and few other accessories. You both can change I'll wait here. I brought breakfast as well. We can eat and head home."

Ahana:"Thank you Sid"

Ahana and Neil get freshen up before heading down. They sit at the dinning table and eat breakfast in silence.

Ahana:"Ansh Naira Aryan..Were they okay yesterday "

Sid:"Yes bhabhi. They are very excited to meet you today though. They were gonna come with me but preeti said school is important "

Ahana/Neil:"Because it is. "(They both look at each other while Sid makes a whiney face.)

After breakfast they headed home. Ahana somewhat was able to help ease the tension between Sid and Neil. She knew that both were right at their place. Losing someone is not easy. Her situation is no less different then Neil's. There is only one difference she doesn't let her inner fear and sadness get to her behavior with her family her kids and others. While Neil isn't able to control that. He can only hide his inner feelings in front of his kids and be normal with them, but when he is with family he is a totally different person. She was sure that Sid and everyone else misses the old Neil and Sid standing up to Neil was just his care for his bigger brother who he lost few years back.

Ahana thoughts were broken as the car came to a stop. Neil, sid and Ahana got down from the car and headed in. As they enter they meet other family members who are headed out for their normal routines stuff. Neil also gets changed and heads out with the men of the house while Ahana heads to the hall area and settled down with Angali and others.

Preeti:(Teasingly)"How was your small getaway bhabhi "

Ahana just gave a small smile. They talked about random stuff, did some household work. Opened wedding gifts. The evening soon came. Neil had texted Ahana informing her that he will be picking up the kids so she didn't have to worry.