57. #2
"I can't. I don't want anything related to that fami-"
"It is your mother's. She left something for you," she softly said and forwarded him a box and a file.
He frowned before hesitatingly taking it from her hand.
"Ranveer gave her a huge piece of land on their first wedding anniversary but on your 5th birthday she named that property under your name, secretly. It is under my guardianship till I hand them over to you. And box has some jewelry of your maternal grandmother,"
She told him.
He caresses his fingers over the velvet box.
"It is yours and Preet. No one has rights in these except you,"
Tears escaped from his eyes and fell on the box as he thought about his Mumma and Dad.
Suddenly they heard a knock on the door, he quickly wiped his tears and turned to see.
"Bhai, your wife did black magic on my innocent baby," Aarav said as he walked inside the house followed by Preet and Avni while the little boy was still clinging to his wife.
They come to meet them and also to pick up Damini and Atharva.
Veer smiles at him before looking at his beautiful wife who giggles hearing Aarav's whiny tone.
"It's nothing like that, my cutie pie just loves his Badi Ma the most. Right Bachcha?" Everyone chuckles when Atharva squeals loudly and hides his face in her neck, giggling loudly.
"See how she made my son crazy for her. And that stupid son of mine forgot my existence in front of her. Let your baby come then I am going to kidnap her/him. I will charm your baby so that he/she will forget about everyone else except his/her amazing Chachu,
" Aarav said proudly making Avni scoff while Preet rolled her eyes giving him a 'will see' look.
Damini smiled at them while Veer shook his head at the childish banter of his brother and wife.
"You all sit I arrange something for everyone," Preet said but Avni shook her head and said,
"You don't have to Bhabhi. We already have a surprise. We bring your favorites Choco lava cake, Mango lassi and double cheese Pizza,"
Preet mouth water just by hearing the name. She unconsciously licks her lips as the smell of chess reaches her nose. Veer chuckled internally, noticing her expression. He can literally see pizza slices in her eyes like in those cartoons.
"Then what are you waiting for? Quickly serve to everyone. Veer must be hungry," Veer's eyes widen before narrowing at her. He gave her a 'really' look but she just giggled and happily went behind Avni.
"Aaj toh party h, Cutie pie! Don't be sad, I will eat on your behalf, baby, okay!?" she excitedly said, squeezing the little baby in her arms.
Everyone smiled at her excitement and sat on the dining table.
"Oye!! Give me 4 pieces I will eat on behalf of my babies, am I right Cutie pie?" She asked in a baby voice to Atharva while nodding her head. Atharva being a copycat also nodded sincerely like a good boy he is to his Badi Ma.
Aarav scoff at his son and look at Preet,
"4 pieces!! How so, Mata Preet?"
Preet glare at him and said,
"One for me, one for my Athu cutie pie and the rest two for my little beans," she gently patted her baby bump with a wide smile.
Avni's eyes went wide in shock. And Damini looked surprised and a smile formed on her face as she realized her words.
Veer looked at her then his eyes went to Aarav who seems to still not get the meaning of her words. He internally chuckle seeing him frowning in confusion.
"That's wrong, yaar Bhabhi. Why do you get one ext- wait!! What you said?! Beans?.." Preet chuckled at his funny shocking face and nodded her eyes while grinning.
"Yup!! Mr. Chachu," She said laughing at him.
"You mean–" he stop for a second
"You guys are having two babies..like twins," he whispered softly. Avni hug her from side and said,
"I am so happy, Bhabhi. Congrats Bhai," Veer nodded with a smile.
Aarav hugs Veer and squeals which make Atharva squeal in Preet's lap.
"Congrats Bhai!!"
"Thanks Bro," he said as they pulled away.
Aarav went to Preet, who was sitting in a chair, and kissed her head lightly.
"You and Bhai deserve all the happiness in this world. Can't wait for my little minions," he said grinning , making everyone smile.
"God bless you both and the babies. I am happy for both of you," Damini finally said, who was silent till now. She felt emotional thinking about his son and daughter in law.
They would be on cloud nine if they were here.
Preet nodded smiling genuinely at her while Veer nodded thankful for her best wishes and blessing.
"My Athu will have two little siblings, hain na baby. Are you excited to meet them huh?" Avni asked her son, who giggled, sucking his thumb.
Avni served everyone and then sat beside Aarav. Preet happily relishing the cheesy pizza. Veer was staring at her lovingly with Atharva jumping on his lap to reach out for the pizza seeing everyone enjoying the delicious treat.
Damini looked at everyone with a happy and teary smile. If only she could realize her mistake early, the Rajvansh Villa which is now filled with a haunted silence, would have filled with the laughter of her children and giggles of little angels. It's too late now.
But she is content to see them happy in their life. That's what matters, right?
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