Shivanji thought for a moment after hearing Nia's question. She shook her head, indicating "no." Nia pressed on, "Then where is this noise coming from? There's no one else in the house."
Just then, someone placed a hand on their shoulders, making them scream.
Shivanji and Nia shrieked in unison, and Rudra, standing behind them, joined in.
Shivanji quickly grabbed a remote and pressed a button, illuminating the house.
As the lights came on, Shivanji and Nia turned to see Rudra standing behind them. Shivanji sighed in relief, while Nia looked stunned.
Rudra shared a similar expression.
Shivanji observed their reactions and introduced them, "Nia, this is my younger son, Rudra. Nia will be staying with us for a few days."
Rudra smiled, understanding the implicit message.
Shivanji continued, "Rudra, this is Nia, my friend's daughter."
Nia greeted Rudra with a smile.
As they conversed, their comfort level grew.
Meanwhile, Shivanji was on a phone call.
A car pulled up outside, and Nia asked Rudra, "Who could that be?"
Rudra replied, "Probably Big Brother. He usually arrives around 12 or 1 AM, but today he's early."
Shivanji noticed Manan entering the house.
Manan greeted Shivanji and headed upstairs.
His room had a black and white theme, with a king-size bed and a yellow dim light.
Manan removed his coat, took a shower, and changed into casual attire.
Upon returning downstairs, he found everyone seated at the dining table.
Nia and Rudra were engrossed in conversation, laughing together.
Manan's annoyance grew as he joined them.
To be continued...
For my hindi readers ,
Shivani ji aur Niya dono hi dar ke chillaane lage, aur unhein chillaate dekh Rudra, jo unke peeche khada tha, bhi chillaane laga.
Shivani ji ne Rudra ki awaaz pehchani aur jaldi se ek remote uthaya, jisse poore ghar mein dobara ujaala ho gaya.
Light on hote hi Shivani ji aur Niya peeche mud kar dekhti hai, toh waha Rudra tha.
Rudra ko dekh Shivani ji chain ki saans leti hai, wahin Niya Rudra ko hairaani aur confusion mein usse dekhti thi.
Rudra bhi kuch kuch waise hi expression se dekh raha tha.
Shivani ji bhi dono ke expressions bade hi dhyaan se dekh rahi thi aur samajh bhi rahi thi.
Shivani ji ne kaha, "Beta, Niya/Rudra - ha kahie." Dono ki awaaz ek saath suni, aur Shivani ji muskuraati hui bolti hai, "Rudra, ye Niya hai mere dost ki beti, ye thode din hamare saath hi rehne wali hai."
Phir Rudra ki taraf dekh kar bolti hai, "Niya, ye mera chhota beta Rudra hai."
Niya muskuraate hue Rudra ko hai bolati hai.
Thodi der baad, Niya aur Rudra ek dusre se baat kar rahe the, jaise ve kuch time se ek dusre ko jaante ho.
Shivani ji kisi se phone par baat kar rahi thi, tabhi bahar car rukne ki awaaz aati hai.
Jise sun Niya Rudra se bolti hai, "Rudr, is waqt kaun aaya hoga?"
Rudra bolti hai, "Wo shayad big B aaye honge, par aaj ye jaldi aa gaye."
Phir Rudra apni mom ki taraf dekhta hai aur bolti hai, "Mom bhai aaj itne jaldi aa gaye."
Shivani ji men door ki taraf dekhti hai, toh waha se Manan ghar ke andar aa raha tha, par Niya ko Rudra ke saath baitha dekhte uski eyebrow upar ho jati hai.
Par bolti kuch nahi, apne room ki taraf jaate hue Shivani ji se bolti hai, "Mom, main fresh ho kar aata hoon, aap dinner lagaaiye."
Manan room mein aa kar apna coat utaarta hai aur kouch par fek deta hai, aur sidhiyo se upstairs chala jaata hai.
Uske room mein yellow dim light jal rahi thi, ek side bada sa couch tha, aur uske bagal mein ek door tha jo study room lag raha tha.
Manan room mein aa kar apna coat utaarta hai aur couch par fek deta hai, aur sidhiyo se washroom mein chala jaata hai aur shower ke neeche khada ho jaata hai.
Thode time baad, Manan black lower aur T-shirt mein neeche aata hai, uske baalon se abhi bhi paani tapak raha tha.
Wo sidhiyo se dining table ki taraf chala jaata hai, waha par pehle hi sab baith