Navya and Hrida are watching an animated movie together, eating snacks, while Tapish is sound asleep on the bed in the bedroom.
Hrida observes Didi's face, she appears like an angel to her, as she did so much for them, she even suggests she stay for more days but Hrida is still scared of what may follow her trail here.
But she once wanted to be a little selfish for Tapish and herself. Navya calls out Hrida's name but she doesn't respond. Navya glanced at her and noticed her thinking face, she wrapped her arm around Hrida's shoulder and asked her in a motherly tone," Hridaaaa... What are thinking?... I assume you are trying to conclude or you are in a heart-brain conflict. Tell me, maybe, I could help? "
Hrida felt warmth, and she realized Navya Didi was hugging her sideways, she leaned into her, she never got hugs from her mother but Navya Didi's hug felt motherly like hug, full of warmth and love, similar to when Shashi's mom hugged her.
Hrida knew she deserved to know her full story so that she could help her. She takes a deep breath and announces with a nervous tone," Didi, I trust you. So, I want to tell you my whole story but it is a very long story, so should I tell you tomorrow morning or…? " Navya comforts her with a soothing voice, " Hridaa... I am willing to hear your whole story tonight, and consider it is sleepover party. You can begin. "
Hrida smiled and narrated the whole story from the start of that incident till now while sipping mango juice. Navya listened to her story with attentive ears, as the story progressed, she hugged her tighter and caressed her head as Hrida narrated her story.
Tears, pain, a sarcastic laugh, smile all reflected on Hrida's face, after narrating her story to Navya, Hrida starts weeping, her buried pain expelled all at once, Navya consoled her while letting her release her heavy emotions.
At some point, she too teared up and cried along with her, eventually, their cries diminished, and Hrida fell asleep on her, Navya whispered to the air, " You went through a lot...…like really lot. From now onwards I will make sure that any ill-intent, evilness, or negativity does not reach or harm you. Such a pure soul had to go through hell.
But now, I will create countless balls of happiness in your life, Hrida. I would not let anything happen to you. Have a sweet sleep, Hrida. " Saying this, she placed a kiss on her head, carried her to bed, and laid her beside Tapish and she lay next to Hrida.
The next day, Hrida and Tapish are well-fed and taken care of under Navya's loving presence. Navya cooks her a delicious breakfast which Hrida finishes quickly. Tapish hasn't moved from bed the whole day except for eating and potty time
Navya went to her office after giving a tour of the apartment, made her familiar with the door-locking system, and asked her to not open the door unless it was her. Hrida agreed and assured her that they would be careful and obedient.
Hrida's eyes scanned from the upper shelf to the lower shelf of the book stand, where numerous books were not only psychology-related but also storybooks, illustration books, novels, and children's stories as well. She chose the graphic novel, and read the book while resting on the sofa by the window with a chocolate bar in one hand.
After an hour, Hrida closed the book and placed the bookmark on the page where she paused, as she felt like playing some games. She picked up the tablet from the desk, and surprisingly she found many game applications already installed in it, she started playing a game when suddenly a video application's notification grabbed her attention as the title was ' Is Kaliyuga coming in its power? Will everyone turn into monsters by this wave of darkness? '.
She clicked the notification, and the news video played, where she watched the same video footage of an isolated confinement cell, she recognized the prisoners and they had transformed into hideous forms, Hrida was not surprised anymore after going through so much and seeing what should not be seen.
Hrida then saw Lakshman bhaiya informing us that we should be careful and should not wander late at night even though the case numbers had dropped suddenly.
Hrida's eyes droop down in guilt when she remembers how she attacked him when he just came to save her from that bad uncle and aunty. She ponders, " I hurt Lakshman bhaiya intentionally, and I just kept creating more and more troubles in his direction, he deserves a proper apology from me.
I want to properly apologize to him for all the trouble that I have caused until now. Lakshman Bhaiya, I am sorry. Lakshman bhaiya-...
Wait, I think I heard this name before the Ela incident. Where? Where did I hear this…? Hmmm? "
Hrida then recalls her memory to figure out why she feels like that, she then remembers that Soma and Soma's father mentioned Lakshman bhaiya's name, and she also realized that Lakshman bhaiya is the cousin brother of Soma.
The recap of her memories involving Soma, Lakshman bhaiya, and Shashi projected in her mind, her brain processing the link between them, the dots connected in a minute, she came to this conclusion; If Lakshman bhaiya and Shashi made a plan to catch her, then there is also possibility of Soma's hand as well in this plan, after all Soma mentioned in their conversation that He and his elder cousin are quite close and they don't have any secrets between them. Soma would have already figured out that the missing girl was none other than her
Hrida is still annoyed over Shashi's broken promise but she knows deep down that he only meant well but still, she was still hurt by his decision, he could have at least warned her before breaking their promise.
On the other hand, Navya secretly started her therapy session to gradually make Hrida realize that she was just moving in circles till now and her statements suggest that she knows the truth but there is something still left that Hrida is searching for.
But Hrida doesn't know that she has been running on a circular path that has never never-ending station until she breaks off this path by facing the truth.
Navya takes one step at a time to erase the circular boundary that is limiting her from breaking free from the stagnant energy.
In the evening time, when Navya comes back home, she finds Hrida and Tapish playing with each other, she announces her presence, and Hrida's eyes sparkle, she rushes and hugs her waist and confesses in a soft tone, " We missed you. You must have been tired after doing so much work, so Tapish and I decided to entertain you.
So, change your dress, didi, and come back to the Hall room, we have a surprise for you. Fast, hurry up, Didi. "
Navya fastened up and changed into comfy clothes, then combed her hair down and rushed to the Hall room but none of them were present, she was worried for a second but then the lights of the Hall room switched off, and a torchlight was directed towards the TV.
Then she knew it was part of their surprise, she joined her hands in anticipation and looked forward with child-like wonder, and the show started;
Hridashows up wearing her white coat buttoned up, glasses on her eyes, her long hair in a ponytail, stood with a confident posture.
Hrida looks around with the' know it all' girl body language, she rolls her eyes and mutters with a diva tone, " Oh God! It's been days since I gave a visit to Mrs. Dhoi, she has been suffering from low self-esteem, I gave her a week of therapy, made her do self-building exercises and all, and then asked her to continue it for some weeks, so I need to check on her progress.
But one thing I must admit is she needs fashion therapy as well, seriously, her fashion is too dull making her look like a sick being. Ughhh. I can't tolerate fashion disease. God! And-.....
Oh! Hello, darling, you might be my next patient. It is so nice to meet you.
Oooh! Your clothes are delicate fashion and comfy at the same time. Finally, I have a visitor who isn't affected by fashion disease.
Welcome to my clinic! I am Hrida; The most wanted eligible….. Psychologist. Pffft. .. I got you there, did you think I would say I am the most wanted eligible bachelor although I am.
I am talking about my professional life. And my senior, Mr. Tapish, but don't be fooled by his innocent handsome face, he is more of a career & no love type gentleman. Tapish sir, shall we start our session? " Navya is just smiling and chuckling between their act.
Tapish let out a serious ' meow ', he pranced on Navya's lap and placed his paw on her hand, and let out a surprised 'meow'.
Hrida acts surprised with a diva tone," Tapish sir, don't give me shock like this, this causes creases on the temple and I don't want that for my face. Oh, wait. You mean her palm is warm and rigid, hmm, looks like she saw a fashion disaster on the way to home. "
Tapish lets out a sharp 'meow', Hrida whines in a complaining tone," Fine, I get it. Not everything is about fashion. Darling, you know, Tapish sir is actually my elder brother and he is little, you know, spoilsport type, but what can I do, I still love him. "
Tapish lets out another 'as expected' meow tone, and he then lets out a suggestive 'meow' tone, Hrida obeys like a sincere junior and brings a small tub full of warm water, laid it near her feet, Navya could smell the scent of her rose-scented essential oil.
Hrida asks her in a diva tone while one hand constantly caressing her hair ends," Miss Sweaty Palms, could you kindly put your tired feet into the warm pool of rose water? "
Navya puts her feet into the tub, and she feels little heat sparks onto her feet but later her whole body relaxes because her feet become relaxed.
Hrida gestures to Tapish secretly to go for the next step, then Tapish prances on her shoulder and glides his paw over her cheeks and makes out a funny meow sound which Navya and Hrida both hear and both of them burst into giggles even though Hrida rehearsed many times with Tapish still she couldn't handle his cuteness.
Hrida returns to her character, and explains in her diva tone," Miss Sweaty Palm, Tapish sir said your skin is in amazing condition, that means you take care of your body, which is a sign of love and confidence in yourself.
But he also said her shoulder feels like a rocky site for him to sit, and that means your shoulder is in too serious mode and that is a no-no for a fashion girl like you. Let me smoothen your shoulders with ease. Thank you, Tapish sir for your assistance, now you can go have your cat nap. "
Hrida stands behind the sofa and massages her shoulder with thin delicate hands, Navya assures her that she is fine, Hrida doesn't need to massage her shoulder but Hrida shuts her ramble with a diva glare.
Navya just chuckles and gives a prayer of thanks to God for bringing Hrida into her life. Navya used to feel mentally and physically tired after her clinic, and since she was alone, she didn't know what it felt like to have parents waiting for her to ask for her, comfort her, or take away her tiredness.
But today, Hrida gave her the most blissful experience of how it feels like to have a family who looks after you.
She brings Hrida forward and makes her sit on her lap, hugging her tightly. She places a kiss on her head and mumbles in a happy teary tone," You both are even better psychologists than me. I mean, what a therapy! I feel like I am the most relaxed person on the earth. "
Hrida giggles and flashes a gleaming smile, making Navya's heart melt in happiness and Tapish is also not spared by her contagious smile, he jumps on her lap and meows with front arms up in the air, and Hrida showers him with attention, love and care.
Before bedtime, they had a soup party and then had their dinner, and lastly, an ice-cream party.
The night sky now howls in happiness, the stars gleaming, the moon clothed in an orangish hue, and three of them asleep with peaceful expression on their faces.
The next day, Hrida feels restless without any need for walking, after staying at home the whole day, which didn't go unnoticed by Navya.
Navya sat by her side on the sofa, squished her cheeks, and cheered up her mood with a playful tone," Tapish, can you see our happy-happy Hrida anywhere, I can't see here.
Maybe, if I say, we are going shopping right now, then our happy-happy Hrida would appear. "
Hrida instantly glees in happiness, " Navya Didi, we are going to the mall, wow. It's been such a long time since I visited a mall.
I am excited! Just give me a minute, I will comb my hair and put on my favorite headband, put on sunglasses, and wrap a scarf, and then we can go. "
Navya reveals with an excited tone," Not only visit but we are also going grocery shopping, and then we will buy beautiful dresses for you because these dresses that you are wearing are a little torn and dull, so you must buy clothes."
Hrida objects in a sweet tone," Didi. These clothes are fine, they might be a little torn but I know how to sew them, so I will fix them beautifully. You took care of me as your daughter, that is the most expensive gift for me. I don't think there is a need for clothes for me. "
Navya orders in a playful tone," You said you are my daughter, then can't I buy clothes for my daughter? Hmmm? Okay, let's build the bridge, not mine and not yours.
I will buy 2-4 clothes and 1-5 accessories and if you want any stationery item then don't worry and put it in your cart. And, don't feel I am doing a favor or something, I am just expressing my love for dear Hrida. Can I? "
Hrida happily nods, holds her hands, and calls out for Tapish, he stands next to them. And then, they exited out of the apartment for the mall.