As soon as Sanchee starts tickling Nia, Nia gets up laughing and says, "Sanchee, if you don't stop tickling me, I'll pour ice water on you!" Sanchee quickly runs downstairs, with Nia chasing her.
Nia didn't budge. Sanchee removed Nia's blanket and started tickling her.
Nia's weakness was being tickled; only Sanchee and Nia's parents knew this.
As Sanchee tickled Nia, Nia laughed and sat up, saying, "Sanchee, if you don't stop, I'll pour ice water on you!"
Sanchee quickly ran downstairs, with Nia chasing her.
Early morning noise irritated Jiya Ji, who scolded, "If you two don't calm down, you won't get food. Now, go and get ready for work."
Jiya Ji asked Nia, "Understood? You need to bathe and come down."
"Come, Sanchee, I've kept your breakfast," Jiya Ji said.
"I have to go out and meet someone, so I'm hurrying," Jiya Ji added.
Rajesh Ji had left for shopping, and by 12 pm, everyone had left for their respective work.
Jiya Ji arrived at Farzi Cafe and, upon entering, someone covered her eyes from behind.
Jiya Ji recognized the voice, saying, "Shivani, what's this nonsense? Don't act childish like my daughter; she can't handle it."
Shivani Ji laughed and said, "I want my daughter-in-law to be like your daughter, so I won't get bored. Today's girls are full of attitude, as if we're living in America."
Jiya Ji joined in the laughter.
They sat at a corner table, and Jiya Ji asked, "What's the plan now that we're going to be in-laws?"
Shivani Ji replied, "I don't want an old-fashioned wedding for my son and your daughter. I want a thrilling one."
Jiya Ji covered her face, saying, "Shivani, Shivani, what will happen with you? Your son's wedding is happening, and you're behaving childishly."
Shivani Ji made a face and said, "He knows how to handle me. I want a wedding like my favorite serial."
Jiya Ji raised an eyebrow, "Which serial?"
Shivani Ji showed her teeth, saying, "Ishqbaaz."
Jiya Ji's eyes widened, "What's your age? Watching such shows?"
"My Nia will manage," Shivani Ji said confidently.
Jiya Ji joked, "Her language will be like Anika's - Mich Mich."
Shivani Ji laughed, saying, "That's exactly what I want."
Jiya Ji shook her head, "Whatever happens, it'll be dramatic."
Shivani Ji smiled, "Exactly, it'll be dramatic."
"First, let's ask Nia about her preferences," Shivani Ji said.
"Ask Manan," Jiya Ji suggested.
Shivani Ji asked, "Who's watched Ishqbaaz? Which dialogue do you like?"
Tell me...
To be continued...
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