"Okay. Right there. Keep the balloons here Aadi." Janani said as Aditya and Aadesh busied themselves in decorating the living room.It was Advaith Verma's first birthday and Janani wanted to celebrate it."It would have been even easier if we hired an event planner," Armaan grumbled as he pumped air into the balloons.Janani placed her hands on her hips and turned to glare at her husband. "And miss all the fun we are having now?" Janani asked "Of course you are having fun ordering around the three of us. We are the ones actually doing the work" Armaan said earning a ferocious glare from his wife."Well, for once, I agree with Armaan jeeju" Aaditya supported his brother in law"Fine. You guys go and do whatever it is you wanna do. I will manage all the work here. After all, nobody loves my son as much as I do" Janani said dramatically.Armaan scowled."Quit with the dramatics sis. We will manage here better, if you stop making a fuss about everything. Honestly, we could do without it

"Here are our latest collections, Mrs Verma. I can assure you that they are unique designs. What's more special is that our owner designed these" the manager beamed, as he pointed at the latest model diamond sets."Aadesh. Come over here." Janani called out for her brother-in law."Yes bhabhi" he said, taking a seat next to hers."Look. Which one do you like?" Janani asked"Bhabhi. I have no taste for jewels. You select what you think is the best" Aadesh said with a sheepish smile.Janani shook her head and proceeded with selecting jewels for her would be co sister.Over the past few months, Janani formed a close bond with Shreya. The fact that both of them lost a sister very recently, made them understand each other well.But Janani knows her loss is nowhere close to what Shreya felt after losing her elder sister.Janani still remembers the conversation she had with Shreya, the day after that big showdown, when Armaan barged into his retreat where Shreya was staying and confronted he

"Let's drop the kids at the kindergarten" Armaan said"Why?" Janani asked with a frown. "They will be bored out of their wits while you people do the shopping. If dropped at the kindergarten, they will happily play with the other kids there. Ananya will keep an eye on them too" Armaan said"Hmmm. When I think about it, you are right" Janani said"Your husband is always right, Mrs Verma" Armaan said cheekily, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her closer."Is it?" Janani asked, making a mock doubtful face."Do you have any doubt, Mrs Verma?" Armaan asked huskily, leaning towards her."Maybe I do" Janani answered back playfully"Maybe I should just kiss you into submission" Armaan whispered "What are you waiting for then?" Janani countered and Armaan didn't spare another second before capturing her lips with his.Hot. Scorching hot.She didn’t know who kissed who first. It was unspoken communication, her hands cupping his jaw, devouring him, while his hands found her bare wa

Armaan was having a glass of juice, Aadesh reading some business related files and Janani setting the table for supper.She kept looking at the clock every five minutes.Aaradhya had told her that she would be home by the time they finished supper.“Armaan, Aadesh. Come for supper” Janani called out and they both went to the dining area.Janani served the parathas and the paneer butter masala she prepared to both the brothers.“Where is Aditya?” Armaan asked. He was usually the first one to sit for breakfast.“You already forgot? He told you he will be going home for a week. His exams ended yesterday and he said he wanted a break from your tyrrany” Janani said with a chuckle.“And I already told him that he can’t go home. He is supposed to join the office tomorrow” Armaan said with a frown.Armaan was a slave driver. He tortured poor Aditya for the last one month, preparing him for his arrear exams.And Armaan had demanded Aditya to join the office immediately.“Give the poor guy a br

“You can just admit that you guys came to check up on me”Armaan and Aadesh looked up in shock and horror, seeing their newly found half sister, grinning cheekily at them.“I was not” Both of them said in unison, a dull shade of red spreading across their cheeks in embarrassment.“Aww. I am so overwhelmed with this love. I had grown up hearing stories of two elder brothers and I have always dreamed of them telling me bedtime stories and coming in to check on me every now and then. Finally my wish came true” Aaradhya gushed happily and the brothers shot an uncertain look at each other.Aaradhya dramatically wiped her non-existent tears and pulled both her brothers into a tight embrace.“What the” Armaan muttered and pulled away from her, feeling extremely uncomfortable with this open sibling affection. Aadesh’s situation was no different.“I will go lie down? Will you put the blanket over me, like those brothers in the movies do?” Aaru asked, batting her eyelashes innocently at her bro