Funtime
2047 Words
Vikram's POV:
"Vikram, get up." Khushi tried to free herself from my grip.
" stop sqirming.Let's sleep for some more time." I mumbled as I pulled her closer by waist.
She tried to tickle me. " I am not ticklish like you, baby. If you don't stop it, I will give you a toast of your own treatment." I replied with my eyes closed.
" Vikram, please." She whined like a kid.
Before I could reply ,
" mommy, daddy , open the door now. Vishal is crying. " Virat banged the door. I groaned and let go of her. Khushi giggled and walked to the door.
" You go , get ready and I will check on Vishal." She told me and went with Virat.
I went to finish my morning duties. When I return, I saw Khushi consoling Vishal.
" it's just a dream,Vishal. Dinosaurs doesn't exist and it will definitely not eat you." Khushi said while wiping Vishal's tears.
" see, I told you . But you didn't listen. Now , come let's go and get ready." Virat patted his brother's shoulder and went with him. Khushi looks at them in shock.
" Pinch me" She said out of nowhere. I did as I was told. " ouch , it hurts. Means it's real. Virat really said that. That's strange." She told me, still surprised.
She then went inside the bathroom to get ready. She got ready in record time.
" Khushi, We need to be there early ." Vijay called her from downstairs.
" I am coming , jiju. " She replied while wearing her watch .
" Vikram, can you please take Virat and Vishal to " Before she could even finish, Her mobile ring.
" Ok, we will be there soon. " Khushi said over the phone and went out after kissing me in my cheek.
I heard the car sound which means she left with Vijay.
" daddy, we're ready. Let's go." Virat came in with Vishal who looked a bit upset. Maybe he's still worried over his dinosaur dream. But why are they not in their uniforms? I asked them the same.
" Papa, In case you forgot Mommy told you to take us to the amusement park. Remember what she said yesterday. " Virat replied while holding Vishal's hand.
" but it's monday. What about school?" I questioned them .
" wait, Give me your mobile. I will call mommy." Virat asked and I gave him my mobile.
" mommy, we are ready to go but daddy is not taking us. Tell him." Virat said and handed me the phone.
" Khushi , are you sure?" I asked her.
" yes, Vikram. Please, take them . I got to go now. Bye." She ended the call.
"hmm,ok. Wait a minute then. I'll change and come. " I replied and went inside our room to change into T-shirt and Jeans.
Once inside the car,
" Where to?" I asked. " Essel world" Both shouted in unison. I called Kumar asking him to postpone my meetings If I has any as I am taking my boys to have fun. Luckily I don't have any before 6 pm.
We reached the place soon. Virat and Vishal are jumping in joy. I bought the tickets and took them in.
Essel World is the amusement park they may not need the any kind of the introduction.It is one of Mumbai's favourite holiday destination. Every one aware of this park. This is one of the best amusement park in the Mumbai.This is a good place for the enjoying and having fun.This park located near the sea. So,it's good because it's also away from the city pollution and sound.
Virat and Vishal went to almost every kids rides available in there. Some of the notable rides which They went more than one are Children's boat ride,Junior Go kart,Rio Grande train,Play port,Yard train .We also went to some family rides. Had Khushi been here, She would have absolutely loved it.
Just when I thought of calling her, My mobile ring. It's Khushi.
" Vikram, I got a call from school principal asking why Virat and Vishal are absent. Why you didn't take them?" She asked me angrily.
I looked at Virat who innocently l*****g his ice cream along with Vishal.
" Vikram, you there?" She called me again.
" yes, You only asked me to take them to Essel world." I replied while looking at Virat . She didn't reply for a while and then hung up.
" you fooled me!" I shook my head ,trying to be angry. But I couldn't as Virat gave me his puppy dog look. Unbelievable. He played it so cool.
" sorry daddy, I told him to sit in my class and write my maths test but he didn't agree. So, I tricked you." Virat said slowly while looking down.
Khushi's POV:
After the eventful meeting at 8 am, I came back home to give bath to Arohi.
" just in time." Rani di said as she handed me my princess. " maw" my baby smiled on seeing me. I then took her to give bath and get her ready.
Rani di didn't work. But she kept herself busy by indulging in charity works.
" I can manage her. But when it comes to bath, she give me a tough time. " Rani di said as she take her from me. I then went back to office half heartedly leaving Arohi behind.
" You know,your sister is still upset with you not working in your concern." Vijay jiju said as We both sat for lunch in his cabin.
" I know.She will get used to it soon. It's not like I didn't try. I tried working with her. But She still treats like a kid. Always telling me what to do. It was like sitting alone in a classroom with a teacher. She snatched even my ice cream saying I might catch cold. Can you believe it? Then with Vikram, I worked there for a week before I got fed up with his behaviour. He did all my work and my only work is sit infront of him so that he can stare at me all day. How ridiculous" I replied while he started laughing at me.
" oh my god, please. give me a break. My stomach gonna hurt." He said still laughing.
"jiju, not fair. stop laughing." I whined.
My mobile started to ring. It's from my Kids school's principal. I excused myself and went out to attend the call. Apparently Virat and Vishal didn't turn up. I called Vikram to know where he took them instead of dropping them at school. I thought of Virat's surprised behaviour at the morning , then the words He spoke. He might have tricked Vikram. I called Vikram and confirmed it. I couldn't stiffle my laugh any longer . so I hung up and came in.
Seeing me smile at the mobile, " Vikram?" He questioned. I nodded.
" what did he do this time?" Jiju asked me .
" well, he got tricked by a five year old smart boy who also happens to be his son." I replied and narrated him the entire story.
"Khushi, will you be able to finalize the ppt presentation before 5 pm?" He asked.
" ok, I think I can. "
" hmm, ok. After finishing it, you can leave." He added.
Vijay jiju is really a great guy. I have been working with him for like three months now. He let me explore and try new things unlike di.
I saved my three months salary to buy a jewelry which I personally designed for my di . I have more money in my name but still this is very special as I earned them.
When I entered the cabin, I received the call from the Jewelry shop that it's ready. I got really excited and told them I will come and collect them in the evening.
I finished the ppt presentation a lot earlier than expected. So, I went to the mall where that jewelry shop is. The same mall where Maya has her designer Saree store. I bought the bracelet for which I came for and decided to pay Maya a visit.
To my surprise, Nikhil too is there and they are sadly looking at a woman who is seriously looking into a lot of designer sarees and turned the shop upside down.
" hi guys" I called them and hugged them both.
" Niks, what are you doing here?" I asked him as he has a small IT company.
" I got a new project and thought of taking Maya out for dinner. But that woman is delaying it." Niks pouted.
" I m going to throw her out ." He said annoyed as that woman rejects the other Saree and walked to other section. Maya nudged him " she's a regular. We have to wait till she leave. "
I really pity the salesgirl who looks exhausted .
" I will help you." I offered and walked towards that woman.
I touched the blue saree she has in her hand and said excitingly " wow, this one is awesome. I'll take this one!"
As expected , that woman replied " I am afraid you can't buy this madam, I am taking this. " . Then, she turns to the salesgirl and asked her to pack it.
After that lady left, Maya brought the shutter of her shop down and hugged me before bidding bye.
It's 6 pm.
I called di and asked her whereabouts. Strangely , she went home early.
I drive to di's house as I have to give my gift. I wrapped it with a gift cover and placed a note on it.
Priya's POV:
My day was going well until Puneet Randhawa walked inside my office. I can't believe he's here. He came to invite me for his company launch in Mumbai. He told me he invited all the leading business people to his launch which is to be held next week.
Oh my god! It means Vikram and Khushi will also be there. What if Vikram gets to know what I did six years before. It was my mistake and I forget to even apologize to Puneet.
After seeing Puneet , my mood was off. He didn't bring that matter up but still I felt uneasy So, I left to my house early.
" Priya, you're here?" Anju asked in surprise.
" yes, I am not feeling well." I replied and within a matter of second,maa came near me and asked " what happened? Shall we call the doctor?" worriedly.
" it's just headache, maa. " I replied .
" ok. Go and take rest. " she send me to my room.
Sid and Ridhima are playing with Khushi (Ajay's daughter) in their room while Rahul is busy with his work.
I leaned on the headboard and dozed off for a while . I felt someone rubbing balm in my forehead and massaging it. I instantly know who it is. Khushi.
I opened my eyes and pulled her to sit next to me.
" Di, are you fine?" She asks with concern.
" I am fine. What are you doing here at this time?" I asked her.
" I came to give you this." she said and placed a gift box in my hand.
" To the one who taught me everything. "
I smiled and unwrapped the gift. It's a bracelet.
" di , do you like it?" Khushi asked nervously as she bit her nails .
" no, I don't like it . " her face fell. I lifted her chin and said " because I love it. It's really cool." I hugged her.
" you scared me, di. I thought you didn't like it and I I felt " she rambled on only to be stopped by her mobile ringing.
It must be Vikram. I sighed. She then left for her house. Her house. I felt weird saying it.
Rahul then came and told me Puneet invited him too.
I wonder why he didn't asked me anything. Maybe he doesn't remember us.
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