Chapter 47
The room was filled with silence. Tensed, chilling silence. My eyes were fixed on the floor. Obviously I couldn't look up when the person sitting in front of me was boring holes in my poor soul.
"What were you thinking?" Bhaiya spoke up after a long stretching silence.
I wasn't thinking, I didn't think anything before acting and that was one of the infinite reasons I always find myself in this situation.
"Sorry." I whispered suddenly losing the ability to speak properly.
I could feel his burning gaze on me but still I didn't have the courage to look up in his eyes.
"Why were you planning to lock Aru in the store room?" He asked calmly.
I just wanted to have some... fun but should I tell him this?
Maybe.
"Just for fun." I answered thinking my honesty will impress him.
But much to my luck, I was wrong because the very next moment a sharp whack landed on the back of my shoulder.
I hissed when the burning sting spreaded on the spot and that was not enough suddenly I was on my toes when bhaiya pulled my ear, I was trying to struggle in his strong grip but it was useless.
"Tujhe pata hai na usey andhere se dar lagta hai fir bhi aise prank karne ka socha." He said giving a hard twist to my ear and my eyes tear up instantly. He might have noticed it because he left my poor ear.
"I know islie mai lights on kar ke usey lock karne wala tha." I replied rubbing my sore ear.
But I thought he didn't like my answer, he was glaring at me if I had committed a crime, it was just for fun yaar.
"What did I told you last time, Adi?" He asked furiously glaring at me.
Now how would I remember what did he told me, he said a lot of things. But this time the wrong answer could have cost me my life so I approached a different way.
"Umm... I remember, bhaiya." I said without having a bit of idea what was he asking me about.
He narrowed his eyes, "Rephrase it."
I literally wanted him to beat the shit out of me and leave me because this interrogating session was far worse than that.
"Sorry." I said looking down, I didn't left with the other option.
He let out a long exhale before rephrasing, "I told you not to use your pea-sized brain."
I looked up at him, offended.
"Agar wo dar jata, ghabra jata to. Tere fun ke chakkar me usey kuch ho jata to.
Har cheez ko masti me nahi lete, Adi. Prank aisa hona chahiye jisse kisi dusre ko harm na ho warna wo prank nahi badtameezi hoti hai.
" He said, a bit harshly but he was right.
I was getting bored and just wanted to have some fun but I didn't realize that it can cause a harm to my little monkey.
I simply nodded suddenly getting out of words.
"March yourself to the corner and hold your ears." He said making me groaned, I was getting punishment just for thinking of a prank because I didn't get the chance for implementation.
I silently nodded and went to my favorite corner. It was like my second home, i spent my most of time standing in that particular corner because of my innocence.
"Stand still." Bhaiya instructed as I was swinging from left to right.
"I'm letting you go this time with the corner time but don't you dare repeat it unless you want to taste the ruler." He warned making me gulp hard. It's been a few months since i tasted that scary thing.
I stood there awkwardly looking down at my feet and struggling to keep my urge of swinging inside.
He was reading a book, he always kept busy with his office work and whenever he gets free he starts reading novels.
How can anyone read books in their free time?
After what felt like an eternity but in reality after a good ten minutes he closed the book and looked up at me.
I looked up sensing his gaze on me, he studied me for a few seconds. This man always managed to scare the daylights out of me just from his eyes. I kept my gaze down when he didn't say anything.
"You can come out now." He said and in the next second I threw myself in his arms.
He secured me in his embrace giving me all the love and warmth that I always needs after getting punished. I placed my head on his chest listening to his calm soothing heartbeats, it felt like a lullaby to my ears. He is my everything, my safe place... my home.
He kissed the top of my head keeping me close to his chest. My gaze landed on the Aru who was standing at the door clutching his soft plushie under his arm with a deep frown.
Bhaiya looked at him and a chuckled escaped off his mouth looking at his expression. He gestured for Aru to come near him but he didn't move from his place so he stood up and picked him up in his arms.
"Kya hua mere aalu ko?" He asked, tapping his button like nose.
Arush huffed, "Aap inko pyar mat karo ye mujhe store room me lock karne wale the." He said referring to me.
"Maine unhe samjha diya hai ab se wo aisa nahi karenge, hai na Adi?" Bhaiya coaxed him.
I nodded my head vigorously but Arush's pout was still there.
"Nahi aap phir bhi unhe pyar mat karo." He replied. Jealous fox huh.
"Aru, kitni baar kaha hai na aise nahi bolte jaise mere liye aap ho waise hi Adi bhai aur Abhi bhai hai." Bhaiya gently chided him.
His eyes instantly teared up, I believe he really had fitted some kind of a tap inside him or he does this on a purpose as he was well aware that bhaiya couldn't bear his tears.
"Neeche utaro mujhe, baat nahi karunga aapse." He muttered angrily.
Bhaiya wiped off his tears with the most patient expression he could come up with. But he started wiggling in his arms and at last he sighed and set him down on the floor.
"Aisa kya ho gaya jo ro rahe ho?" He asked not so angrily but also not gently.
Arush rubbed his eyes mumbling, "Bas mujhe pyar karo."
Sighing. I'm wondering how he would manage with bhaiya's wife. Anyways even I don't want him to marry.
"Kar to raha hoon apko pyar." He replied pecking his cheeks.
I frowned, I didn't like it, I also wanted kisses. I forwarded my cheek in front of him and he pecked me ruffling my hair slightly.
But someone didn't like it and before bhaiya could do something, I yelled loudly as Arush digged his incisors on my wrist.
"Arush!" A loud gasp left from bhaiya's mouth, he parted him away from me and whacked his back sharply for the two times making him cry.
"Dikha mujhe." He turned towards me gently holding my hand, his voice was deep with concern. The trace of teeth was clearly visible.
I looked at my side, Arush was crying and Abhi bhai was trying to calm him down. I don't know from where he had come.
Bhaiya ignored them and guided me to the bathroom, he opened the tap and washed my hand. He gently wiped it off and again led me to the room. Arush was still crying there burying his face in his arms, Bhai was rubbing his back and tried to pick him up but he didn't let him.
I looked up at bhaiya who was applying cream on my hand with the firm yet concerned look.
Arush's crying grew louder as bhaiya was ignoring him deliberately. He choked on his tears sobbing profusely. Bhaiya closed his eyes for a moment swallowing hard, he set aside the ointment and marched towards the Arush.
He grabbed him by his arm and led him out of the room, bhai was following behind. He made him stand outside the room, Arush's loud sobs were not stopping anytime soon.
"Yahan khade ho kar ro jitna rona hai." Bhaiya said and closed the door on his face.
A shiver ran down my spine after looking at his burning angry gaze. I was glad it was not for me otherwise I would have peed in my pants.
He again started applying ointment on my hand without any word, contrary to his state his touch was gentle.
"Jyada dard ho raha hai?" He asked softly.
"Nahi." I replied meekly despite feeling the burning sensation on my wrist.
He was done applying soothing cream on my hand.
He sighed in exhaustion and buried his head between hands.
I looked up at him in concern. Sometimes I really feel guilty, he always did everything for us and we always get on his nerves, after working all day in the office he endures our tantrums in the evening and love us unconditionally.
I made my way behind him with small steps and started massaging his head, "Mai theek hoon, Adi." He said quietly.
I didn't stop massaging. He turned around to give me a look but I passed him my innocent eyes in return, "Please." I requested and he turned around letting me give him a head massage.
I know he never said but he also need someone who care about him.
I do. We do. But he never let us do anything for him as according to him we only look good while doing fun and frolic.
He never even let us lift up a spoon by ourselves, he loves spoiling us and then complaining about us getting spoiled.
I looked down at him and his eyes were closed in relaxation. After a few minutes he stood up fixing his shirt, he ruffled my hair with a small smile before saying, "Sleep, I'll be back in a while."
I know he was going to checked on Arush. I simply nodded and lied down on the bed, he tucked me in the duvet and left the room.
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Advait entered the Arush's room with a guilty look, he whacked him out of the anger. Arush was sleeping soundily and Abhishek was caressing his hair. Advait stepped forward, Abhishek quickly stood up to give him the space.
Advait sat down beside Arush and his eyes twinge with guilt when he noticed the dry tears on his cheeks, his nose was red and swollen due to crying. Advait leaned down and softly pecked his forehead.
"Bohot ro raha tha to maine sula diya." Abhishek informed.
Advait slowly nodded.
"Tu bhi jaa, so jaa." He said to him.
"Mai iske paas hi so jaunga." Abhishek replied.
Advait nodded and pecked his head mumbling, "Good night."
"Good night, bhaiya." He wished back and settled beside Arush.
Advait covered them properly before setting the AC temperature. He headed back to his room and laid down beside Aditya who wrapped his arms around him as soon as he settled down and with that he dozed off in the sleep after a long tiring day.
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