We Are Family
* Aarti cried hugging her husband. She still remembers the day when her daughter Mira came with her mafia husband. She couldn't blink her eyes as she saw her daughter with a person who kills people, plays with guns. Her innocent daughter suffered a lot since her birth. She knows everything. That day when they found her almost died covered with bloods they couldn't help but brought her with themselves.
They took her to therapists, did everything they could. At last they were not successful. At the age of 15 she gathered her all courage and told the whole family what happened that. It was the same day. They never forced her to speak about the past. But truth was so bitter that they forget that there are few people who are demons in human skins.
Their life was fine. They adopted Mrinal. All the family members were happy as the mother who lost her ability to give birth to her own child got a daughter and a daughter who saw her mother getting killed at the age of 5 got a mother.
But when Abhay came to their life they lost everything. The girl who saw her mother getting killed can accept a mafia as a husband as a life partner as the love of his life.
NO A big NO.
But still they got married and started their life. Mrinal always told her family how the whole family of Singh Raizada loves her.
They soon understood that it was true. But their biggest fear came true when she was kidnapped by his rivals. Looking at their injured daughter they couldn't take it anymore.
And at last they came to know the truth about him. They felt sad knowing that Abhay saw his parents getting killed in front of him even the pathetic excuse of human tried to kill a 10 years old boy. But they were happy that finally both Mira and Abhi was happy. They forgave Abhi for his behaviour that day.
But as a mother Aarti was worried for her daughter. She herself asked Mira to tell him about her past.
‘Mira truth is important in a relationship. If you want to start everything fresh, then let him know you as he told you everything. '
And her daughter understood her words. *
Aarti came out of her thoughts as Mridul called her. They are going to bid their daughter and son - in – law, Devika and Vishal. They are going back to Kolkata from Spain. Their offices will open tomorrow that's why they didn't land in Mumbai. They directly came to Kolkata for them.
The Spain trip was amazing. Both the family enjoyed a lot. Mira was so excited as she was going out with her both families. It was solace for all of them. Staying with your family, beloved ones is pure bliss. In this tour the whole Chatterjee family understood Abhay is a rich but never shows it off. They felt proud of Abhay knowing how much he struggled in his life and became such a successful businessman in a young age. And our Angel came to know that his husband is a multi-billionaire. Her face was worth of watching at that moment.
This trip made both the families closer. Devika was super excited to meet Chatterjees again. She always dreamt of having a big family with Adhiraj and Maithali but their fate was cruel. She loves the bond between the family members.
In the whole trip Mrinal was always busy with Adi and Bristi and Abhay was following her like a love sick puppy. Aroni was also happy with all this. Again Mridul removed her fear with his love and care.
Mrinal was never a big fan of photos but looking at her family members' happy faces she took how many photos she doesn't even know.
Abhay made them buy so many things that they threatened him thy will never come with him again if he continues like this.
Hearing that Abhay made a fake sad face ' That's not fair. '
Mira laughed at his face ' Yes otherwise you will make our houses showroom. We bought a lot. '
' Ok fine. Nobody cares for me. Come Adi and Bristi we will stay together. ' He said dramatically. All laughed at his antics.
In the whole trip Abhay was very careful with securities. He can't let them get hurt. Specially with kids and grandparents are also here.
At late night they used to play indoor games in the Singh Raizada mansion in Spain. Though all the members of Chatterjee family again refused to come knowing that they won't be able to afford the expanses but Abhay and Mrinal again started calling them continuously just like last time. And finally made them agree.
On the other hand, Abhay took thousands of photos of his wife as she wore all those western dresses. Abhay was awestruck looking at his wife wearing ankle length floral dress. But she didn't remove her diamond Shakha and Pola. (Shakha and Pola are symbols of married woman in Bengali Hindu custom. Shakha is a white bangle made of 'conch shell'' and pola is a red coral bangle. As customs have it, one has to wear a pair of each in both the hands.)
No matter what she won't remove them. Though their marriage was done in a different circumstance. They got married both lawfully and socially but not with all rituals. He felt bad as he didn't give her proper marriage but she was carrying the symbol of their marriage proudly. But Mira took his hand and went outside.
They visited all the places one should visit in Spain. They stayed in the Singh Raizada mansion in Abhay's private island. Kids were super excited after watching the island. They couldn't believe until they roam in the different parts of island.
And the happiest one was Devika. She got a birthday surprise from them in Spain. Though Abhay and Vishal always gave her birthday surprises but this time Mrinal was also there. At first she was sad thinking that everyone forgot about her birthday. But she was amazed when two little babies wished ‘Happy Birthday ‘her first. She loves children but she was never able to be a mother. She was beyond happy as everyone made a perfect birthday surprise for her. She felt like a 10 years old kid who celebrated a theme birthday party. Mrinal was the one who planned all the things.
This was the real bond of family.
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Chatterjee family bid their goodbye while coming out of the jet. Kids waved their hands towards their moni and pisan happily and sadly both. Abhay already promised them another vacation after 6 months secretly as he was too afraid of his mother – in – laws. Abhay's cars were already there for them. After bidding good bye to then the jet again took off for Mumbai.
Soon they reached Mumbai and them their house. Everyone was tired so they went to their rooms. Abhay got a call from his bodyguards that Chatterjee family reached their place safely. Mrinal was also informed by Abhay.
Abhay and Mrinal changed into comfortable cloths and slept hugging each other as they were hella tired.
*2 months later*
Mrinal came from her training. Nowadays Isha is training Mrinal for self-defence as Abhay is out of country and this time for business purpose.
He will come back after 1 month. Mrinal was also busy in her new semester. Mrinal came inside after Isha left. Isha needed to go somewhere with her mother. Their friendship is now more strong. Both of them apologised to each other. Isha was sorry for faking her identity and Mira was sorry as she behaved rudely with her after all her intensions were good only.
Mrinal went inside the room and she was engulfed in a warm hug of her husband. He picked her up and twirled her.
‘Abhi!! namao amay.' (Put me down.) He put her down and pecked her lips.
‘You said that you will come after 1 month.'
‘So you are not happy? Poor me.' He faked his sadness and looked down. His work was done within 1 month only. He wanted to surprise his family so he didn't inform anyone.
Innocent Mrinal cupped his face. ‘No Abhi. I am very happy.' She said truthfully.
‘Lucky me.' He said like a happy kid. He leaned towards her and softly kissed her. Mrinal felt like heaven so did Abhay.
‘I missed you Baby. I missed your scent.' Abhay snuggled into her as he broke the kiss.
‘I missed you too.' Mrinal hugged him. Abhay hugged her back. Those phone calls aren't enough for them. They found peace in each other's arms.
‘Mira I am hungry.' He said suddenly.
‘Abhi what do you want to eat?' Mrinal asked while breaking the hug.
‘Let me taste my favourite dessert.' Mrinal understood his words. Again Abhay started kissing her softly.
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Mrinal was reading a book and Abhay was lying keeping his head on her lap.
‘Mira how was your training?'
‘You and Isha are bad.' She said cutely peeking through the book. She doesn't like this but still agreed knowing how much stubborn her husband his when it comes for family member's safety.
‘Well it doesn't matter you need to be trained.'
‘I know. You are best Abhi and Isha is my only friend.'
‘I know Baby.' He was playing with her hairs.
‘Mira tomorrow we will go to a place and you will love it.'
‘ Whe..'
‘It's a surprise Baby.' He cut her off.
‘Oh ok.' She is now excited.
Abhay raised his head to kiss her lips but Mira moved back.
‘No Abhi today you kissed me for how many times I don't even know.' She covered her lips with her palms.'
‘Let me kiss you Baby please.' he showed her his puppy eyes.
Abhay removed her hands and asked through his eyes again. She nodded shyly and soon her lips were taken in a warm kiss.
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