Chp 35

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Ruhanika came out of Reyan's hold and took the baby in her one hand from Abheer. She started crying holding the baby close to her chest. She kissed all over her face crying feeling overwhelmed.

"My...my baby....m..my Abh...Abhaya!! I love you so much." She whispered kissing baby's cheeks softly, tears still flowing from her eyes.

Everyone was teary seeing this scene unfolding in front of their eyes.

"Tha...thank you so much, so so much Abheer ji!!" Ruhanika said still crying, expressing her gratefulness towards Abheer.

Abheer shook his head wiping her tears,
"Hume thank you bolne ki kuch jaroorat nahi hai, Ruhi." Abheer said softly.
(You don't need to thank me Ruhi.)

"Wahhh, chalo ab hume bhi haumaare Abhaya se milna hai." Adhiraj said getting up from his chair followed by Gayatri Devi. Everyone smiled and started getting up from thier seats and rushing towards Adhiraj to take their turn to hold the baby. Luckily, now baby was awake and not crying anymore in anyone else's hands. It was so chaotic for straight 15 min as the younger clan was fighting for who will hold the baby first even Vikram and Vikrant too were fighting. Gayatri Devi facepalmed herself and shook her head at her 50's sons still behaving like a 5-year olds.
(Wow, come on now, I also want to hold my Abhaya.)

Abheer, Ruhanika and Reyan were standing at one side seeing the scene with soft smile on their faces. Once, they were done with their chances Gayatri Devi again took the baby in her arms and came to Purohit ji.

"Purohit ji, bacchi ko apne haatho mein lijiye, aur bataiye ki kya likha hai iske bhaag mein!" Gayatri said forwarding the baby towards Purohit ji.
(Take the baby in your hand and tell us what is written in her destiny.)

Purohit ji held her and looked ar her face for some time as if reading her. He then, smiled and kept the baby's small foot on his forhead, as if taking her blessing. Everyone gasped at that, as what Purohit ji was doing.

"Saakshat Kaali Maa ka swarup hai yeh bacchi! Aashirwaad to lena hi chahiye inka! Bohot khub kismat payi hai inhone. Apne aju baju ke sabhi logo ke jindagiya khushiyo se bhar dengi yeh. Apne ghar waalo keliye ummm... kya kehte hai usse... ha good luck charm hongi yeh bacchi. Swabhav se narm pr wakt aane pr apne ghar walo keliye kuch karna ho to apni jaan ki bazi tak laga de, aisi hongi yeh, bilkul jaise Maa Kaali khadi hoti hai!! Aur sabko, apna ho ya paraya, bohot pyaar dengi." He said smiling at Gayatri Devi. Everyone had big smiles on their faces. Ruhanika heaved out a sigh of relief hearing him. She was beyond grateful to Maa for blessing her daughter.

(She is literally form Maa Kaali. I must take her blessings! She will make everyone around her happy. She will be hood luck charm of her family. Soft from her nature, but when time comes she can do anything to protect her loved ones, just like Maa Kaali. And will love everyone.)

(Guys guys... maaf kardo... English is jot my first language. That's why whatever is translated does not contain the emotions what the hindi dialogues are conveying.... please I'm sorry for that, forgive me🙇‍♀️🤧)

Abheer came forward and took the baby in his hands. He did the same as Purohit ji i.e. kept the baby's foot on his forehead. The baby smiled and kept her hand on Abheer's forehead as if giving him her blessings. Everyone smiled widely when baby kept her hand on his head. Ruhanika was looking at Abheer with her teary eyes.

No words can describe this man!! I'm speechless seeing how can a person love someone so much who is not even related to him!!
Ruhanika thought and this makes the respect in her heart for Abheer increase multifolds.
Sakshi came near her and took her in friendly hug seeing her getting so emotional. They both smiled at Abheer who was kissing Abhaya's forehead.

"Chalo ab sab, hume mandir keliye niklna chahiye." Abhiraj said making everyone's feet move towards the front door.
(Come on everyone now, we should leave for temple.)

Ayaan and Reyan was outside seeing if all things have arrived or not for donation. Once done, Ayaan sat in car with Abhiraj, Aditi and Aishu. Elder couples went first in 2 cars followed by Ayaan's car. So, the only one left were Abheer, Reyan, Ruhanika, Sakshi and Abhaya.

Abheer and Ruhanika were already sat in the back seat as Abheer was feeding Abhaya her milk as she was hungry. Reyan sat in the driver seat. Sakshi came from inside after taking her phone which she has forgotten. She opened the back seat door only to see Abheer sitting there feeding the baby. Abheer looked at her and then his eyes met with Reyan's from the car mirror.

"Sakshi, tum baitho picche, main aage baithata hoon." He said and was about to give baby to Ruhanika, but baby was not yet done feeding.

"Umm, koi bat nahi hukum sa, main aage baithati hoon. Aap Abhaya ko aaram se doodh pilaiye." Sakshi said and before Abheer could protest she shut the door. Abheer's eyes met with Reyan's which were now glaring at him. He wanted to maintain as much distance as possible from Sakshi, but things are not going his way. Reyan's glaring session broke as Sakshi sat in the passenger seat. She looked at Reyan once before looking ahead. Reyan noticed she has not worn sear belt. He rolled his eyes and started the car saying,
"Wear your seat belt." in much cold voice. Sakshi unknowingly felt bad hearing his cold voice and timidly said,
"I was wearing." before wearing the seat belt. Ruhanika sighed at them. She did not like her Reyan bhaisa angry with her only best friend.

The car ride was silent till temple, only Ruhanika's talks with baby can be heard. Abheer was busy admiring them both. Reyan was driving silently and Sakshi sat their feeling awkward with the cold vibes radiating from Reyan. She felt it's like he was totally different person than the one she met when he hit her scooter. But she did not like this at all.

They reached the temple only to see others waiting for them near footsteps of the temple. When they moved out of car, everyone started climbing the stairs. Sakshi silently walked behind Ruhanika behind everyone as she was still not so familiar with others. And now, she was kind of feeling outsider with whatever happened in the car. Meera and Niharika saw this when they came after taking puja ki thaal from the car and knowingly smiled at each other,

"Chalo beta, Sakshi. Itna picche kyu chal rahi ho. Aao humari thodi madat karo yeh saaman pakadne main." Said Niharika, snapping Sakshi out of her daze. Sakshi immediately moved forward to help them and Meera and Niharika helped them to mingle with them. Ruhanika smiled at them, thinking that how every time these Rathore ladies can solve the unsaid problems.
(Come on, Sakshi. What are doing there, come and help us with these things.)

They all moved towards Maa Kaali's Murti. Abheer and Ruhanika were standing in front of all with Abheer holding Abhaya. Mandir ke pujari ji took the offerings from Meera and Sakshi's hand and offered them to Maa's Murti. He put tika on everyone's fornead with the kumkum at Devi Maa's feet. Everyone prayed by joining their hands and closing their eyes. Once done, Pujari ji gave the prasaad to everyone. All touched Maa's feet before starting the Parikrama around the temple. All took 3 parikramas before descending the stairs. Abheer passed the baby to Aditi before all the Rathore men moved towards the Temple Association Office. The cashier who sits to collect donation stood at once seeing Hukum Sa of Rajasthan entering the office.

"Ghani khamma Hukum. Aaiye, Diwan saab apka hi intazaar kar rahe hai." He said guiding them all to Diwaan saab's cabin.
(Come hukum, Diwaan saab was waiting for you only.)

Diwaan saab stood seeing them entering and joined his hands greeting them.

"Ghani Khamma, Hukum. Aaiye baithiye." All settled on the chairs placed for them.
(Good afternoon, hukum. Come, please sit.)

"Khamma Ghani, Diwaan." Vikram said greeting him in return.

"Kuch thanda mangau, hukum?" Diwaan saab said sitting on his place while receptionist stand beside him.
(Whay will you have sir, tae or coffee?)

"Nahi, Diwaan saab. Aaj nahi." Reyan said.
(Not today Diwaan)

"Thike. Toh kal Abhiraj ji ka phone aya tha. Keh rahe the ki kich donations karne hai temple trust ko." Diwaan said.
(Okay, so you called yesterday stating you want go donate some amount)

"Ji ha, Diwaan saab. Sahi kaha tha."
(Yes, you're right.)

"To kitne ki receipt banaau?'' Diwaan saab said opening his drower and taking out the receipt book for donations. He was expectantly waiting for them to say the amount. Coz, every year Rathore's at least make donations of 10 lakhs.
(So, what amount should I write on the receipt?)

"51 Lakhs Rupees, Diwaan saab!!" Abheer said keeping the cheque on the table. Diwaan saab sat there wide eyed hearing the amount so the receptionist.  He looked at the cheque once to confirm if he was hearing correct or not. But, was shocked seeing the amount on the cheque, it was indeed 21 lakhs.

He stood up and bowed thanking him,
"Really hukum? Thank you so much, hukum!! We are really grateful for help of this much amount!!"
The temple association also manage an old age home in name of Rathores. This will help those people as well.

"I would like to make these payment in name of Abhaya Rathore! " Abheer said which made Diwaan saab frown as he never heard any of Rathore family member of this name, but did not dare to voice his doubt.

Once they were done, they moved out of office.They saw all ladies were talking and laughing about something. Aditi and Aishu were talking with baby in baby voice, to which baby was smiling and cooing. All seem very happy at that moment. Gayatri Devi wished in her mind that this happiness stays like this forever.

Then, all left to go Rathore mansion where all preparation were done for donations. This time Abheer sat in the passenger seat and Sakshi sat behind holding baby Abhaya.

When they reached the mansion, they saw that people have started gathering and media was also present. Though they were not invited. Abheer thought to let them stay, but if someone did something stupid and unreasonable, they will have to bear the consequences. )

"Reyan, others will stop in the driveway, you move our car to garage directly. Media is also present, I don't want anyone capturing pictures of Ruhi and Abhaya. We will enter the mansion through garage." Abheer said to which Reyan nodded agreeing.

"But, why so Abheer ji?" Ruhanika asked not knowing why he said that.
"Becoz, I don't want my Abhaya catching any evil eyes!!" Abheer said in straight voice. Ruhanika nodded understanding as she knows not everyone wishes your wellness and be happy seeing your happiness.

They all move inside the mansion and saw workers moving things all out. Gayatri, Meera and Niharika entered inside when they saw the car moving in mansion.

"Abheer jaldi aao yaha. Sab log bahar intazaar kar rahe hai tumhara. Chalo jana hai." Meera said coming towards them.
(Abheer come here fast. Everyone is waiting outside. Come we have to go)

"Aur yeh sab cheezo ko Abhaya ka haat lagwao!!" Gayatri Devi said pointing at the plate which was in Niharika's hand. There was a pair of Men's clothes, a pair of saree and a box of sweets in it. Abheer nodded and took Abhaya in his hands. He made her hands touched to all things in plate. Once done, Niharika quickly kissed her cheeks which made her let out a happy squeal in return. All laughed at the happy baby. They 3 left first leaving them in living room.
(And touch all these things with Abhaya's hand)

"Ruhi, you stay here with Sakshi and Abhaya. Reyan and I will be outside.'' Abheer said which Ruhanika wish to protest.

"Whyyy, Abheer ji? I too want to take part in it. Why I can't come outside?" Ruhanika said in a little whining tone. Abheer smiled at his cute chubby cheeks and said,
"Ruhi, we don't want to reveal your face to people as of now. You remember right, You were attacked? We are still not able to catch the attacker. Media is outside. The attacker still may not have idea of where you are right now. And it will give away your location if media captured your pictures. We don't now any harm coming in your way. Please, you are not alone now!" Abheer said indicating towards Abhaya.

Ruhanika became tensed remembering that day and fear filled her mind. She immediately nodded at him saying,
"Y..yes, Abheer ji. You are right. I should not come outside. We will stay here." She said and took Abhaya in her right hand supporting her with her casted left hand.

Abheer sighed sadly seeing fear in her eyes and patted her head softly,
"I'll be right outside if you need me. Just  tell someone to call me. Sakshi, will you mind staying with her, coz we all will be needing outside?" Abheer asked Sakshi.

"Yes, hukum. Don't worry. I will be with them." Sakshi said smiling at him.

"You can do one thing, Ruhi. You can watch all happenings of outside through our living room gallery. The windows are tinted. Outsiders will not be able to see you from windows." Reyan said trying to cheer up the terrified Ruhanika.

Ruhanika thought for a moment and immediately agreed being happy. Abheer felt relieved seeing her happy face. They both moved out of living room and workers arranged chairs for Ruhanika and Sakshi in the terrace for both of them.

Everything started. Abheer first started giving away clothes and sweets to people. Then, all family members joined him. People were looking happy and blessing and thanking Abheer.
Media was busy capturing some pictures. Sudeenly, they turned their attention to one question asked by one of the reporters.

"Hukum, what is the occasion to arrange all these? We have heard you are donating in every district of Rajasthan. What so special happen that made you so happy, to share your happiness with your people?" One of the reporters asked that made everything stop. All attention was on Abheer now.

"Well, this is quite mystery right? So, Hukum, tell everyone what so special happened?" Reyan said in playful tone which everyone chuckle.

Abheer to smile before started talking,
"Yes, something special definitely happened. I would like to happily tell you all that there are 2 additions to Rathore family. 2 godesses have blessed this family with their arrival. And all this celebration is to celebrate the naming ceremony of the youngest!!" Abheer said and the whole crowd erupted in loud cheers and hooting for the youngest member of Rathore family.

"Where is the baby, hukum? We all want to meet them, please." Questions of excitement started echoing from the crowd and Rathores were happy seeing the love that little one and their Ruhi are getting. Ruhanika and Sakshi were also getting happy seeing this from above.

But, one question again made silence fell over.
"What is your relation with them, hukum? Who are they to you?"
This question even made Ruhanika anticipate the answer.

"The relation of hearts!! Not just me but everyone in the family!" Abheer said in serious voice, which created confusion in people with his answers. Ruhanika's breath hitched hearing his answer.
What does Abheer ji mean by this? She thought confused.

And media started attcking him with not so good question,
"Is she your lover then?"
"Is that baby your child?"
"Are you secretly married and we don't know about our hukum ranisa?"
"Kya wo apka baccha hai?"
"Kya wo apki najayas aulad hai?"
"Is she the result of any of your flings?"
"Since, when are you in relation with that woman?"
"Bade hukum, kya apko koi aitraaz nahi hukum ke iss bacche se?"

Everyone felt blood rush through their veins due to anger with their questions.
Reyan started getting angry with all of them talking ill about Ruhanika and baby,
"Are you people out of your mind? Do you even know whom are you talking about? Gaurds , get these people out of mansion!! We are done for the day." Reyan ordered and gaurds started clearing the crowd. People started leaving coz of the respect they have gor their hukum and didn't even like the bit of it how these media suddenly change the happy atmosphere. But, media was still adamant.

Ruhanika was getting anxious with those questions reporters were barking. Her eyes started filling with tears hearing their talks about her innocent baby and she clutched her baby tighter in her chest. Sakshi was angry too hearing all the commotion, but her thoughts broke when she heard Ruhanika getting up and going inside crying. She immediately stood up and went inside behind her.

But, the next statement of Adhiraj made all of them gulp,
"And you all know, this was a private programme!! If any ill statement about hukum is presented in any of the news channel, know that it will be the last day of that channel. I want no photos of this event to be on social media. And even after knowing the warning, you are doing it deliberately, know that it is breach of privacy. And you know then what happens next." Adhiraj said in his sharp husky voice. The reporters were literally scared now.

"W...we are so..sorry, hukum. No...no thing will happen against your wish! Nothing will be on social media about today's event!" One of the senior reporter said making others immediately nod.

All of Rathores started going inside becoz all things are done for the day.

So guys how was the chp...?? Hope you like it.... I want more and more comments and votes on this chp though!😁😉👋❤