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32//✨The Good Changes

Shivansh looks at his best friend and then at his wife who are busy talking with each other as if they have forgotten about him being present in the living room as well. Even Hulk is too sitting beside them laying his head on Jivika's lap.

"Bhaiya, why did you bring this stuffed animal suddenly for me?" Jivika asks holding the big teddy bear in her hands which is gifted by her Adwait Bhaiya.

"Because I have a feeling that you will love this gift." Adwait replies pinching Jivika's cheek who smiles brightly before nodding her head in response. Although he wanted to bring more expensive gifts but he remembered how Jivika didn't have a stable childhood. Hence, he has brought the stuffed toy for his little sister.

"Yes, I definitely love this gift because this is the first time I have my own teddy bear." Jivika says hugging the soft toy to her chest.

Although Adwait's heart breaks hearing his little sister's words but he doesn't want to dwell in the past. Because from now on he will fulfill all of her wishes that she hasn't got to fulfill since her childhood.

"You just tell me what you want and I will get that for you." Adwait remarks just as Ritika comes there.

"Why are you here, Scooby-Doo?" Ritika asks Adwait who narrows his eyes at her.

"Tweety, it seems you have forgotten that It's my house too so I can come here whenever I feel like." Adwait replies glaring at Ritika who smirks in return.

"What happened between you two again?" Shivansh asks noticing the look his sister and his best friend is sharing.

"Nothing much, Bhaiya. He is just pissed for some unnecessary reasons." Ritika replies sitting beside Jivika who puts her head on her bestie's shoulder feeling tired.

Shivansh doesn't ask anything further knowing well how Adwait and Ritika loves to pull each other's legs. So, it's better not to talk between them.

"Wow, it's such a cute teddy bear. Jivi, who gave you this?" Ritika asks and just like that all the tiredness is gone for Jivika.

"Adwait Bhaiya has brought it for me. Isn't it cute, Riti?" Jivika asks excitedly while Ritika rolls her eyes.

"Jivi, I will bring you a better one then this one." Ritika replies making Jivika to pout.

"But this one is perfect for me." Jivika says while Adwait smirks looking at Ritika who glares at him.

"Rani Sahiba, why don't you go to Maa and Chachi to show them your gift?" Shivansh asks making Jivika to nod her head eagerly before she walks out of there calling for her two mother-in-laws followed by her personal bodyguard Hulk.

"Now that Jivika is not here, will you both tell me what the hell is going on between you two?" Shivansh asks glaring at Adwait and Ritika.

"Ask your dear sister what happened to the Sarpanch's wife?" Adwait remarks making Ritika to curse under her breath.

"What is he talking about, Princess?" Shivansh asks in a stern tone.

"Bhaiya..." Ritika mumbles not making eye contact with her big brother knowing she will get a good scolding.

"Ritika, look into my eyes and tell me everything." Shivansh orders.

"Bhaiya, Sarpanch's wife is no more." Ritika replies with a sigh.

"But how is this happened?" Shivansh asks looking surprised.

"I was torturing her last night using electric wires but I didn't realise that the oldie wouldn't be able to handle the shocks. Out of nowhere she got heart attack and died instantly." Ritika explains while Shivansh clench his fists in anger.

"How can you be so reckless, Ritika? You took their torture in your hands saying that you would give them crucial punishment. But that Sarpanch's wife only got electric shock as punishment? Couldn't you hold her death for some more time?" Shivansh exclaims glaring at his sister who smiles sheepishly in response.

"I got carried away while having fun seeing her getting electrified that I kinda forgot about anything else. But you don't worry, I still have other two oldies to get punished and this time I will take my sweet time in delivering their punishment." Ritika replies.

"Fine but remember your words." Shivansh orders in which Ritika nods her head in agreement.

"By the way, I am thinking about something else." Adwait remarks making both Shivansh and Ritika to give him questioning looks.

"When are you going to tell Jivika about you being involved in Mafia and Underworld? I mean I and Ritika can only tell her after you do your part." Adwait adds further to which Ritika nods her head in agreement.

"Yes, Bhaiya. In this matter, I agree with Scooby-Doo. If you tell everything to Jivi then it will be better for us too." Ritika replies.

"I understand your concern but I think we should wait for some time to reveal everything in front of Jivika. It's only been a few weeks that she has started her online classes as well as her musical practice. Not only that, she is getting better at showcasing her feelings in front of others. So, let her enjoy the new changes in her life for now. I don't want her to worry about any other things because I don't want her to become the old timid and sensitive girl when she first came here." Shivansh says while getting up from the couch and walks out of there.

"I just hope he doesn't take too much time to let her know everything." Adwait remarks.

"Keep your faith on Bhaiya, Scooby-Doo. I am sure he won't let anything to go out of place." Ritika says giving a small smile to Adwait who nods his head in response.

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It's night time and everyone is busy having their dinner in the dining room. Today's dinner is prepared by Geetanjali as she wants to pamper her niece and nephews, especially Jivika. She doesn't get much time to spend in the kitchen duo to her busy schedules but still she tries to make time for her family.

"Bua Maa, the Kadhi Pakora taste amazing." Jivika comments.

"Really? You like it that much?" Geetanjali asks feeling happy that her daughter is liking the food she has cooked.

"Yes, it's very yummy. Will you teach me how to cook it?" Jivika asks.

"Of course I will teach you whenever you want." Geetanjali replies.

"Buaji, why don't you teach me as well?" Ritika asks excitedly but everyone except Jivika looks at her like she has said something out of the world.

"Papa I think you should call the doctor. It seems Didu is not feeling well." Eklavya remarks looking worried.

"Shut up, tubelight. I am perfectly alright." Ritika glares at her brother.

"How will we know that you're alright? It's not like we hear everyday from you that you want to learn cooking." Abhinav says shrugging his shoulders while Ritika whines hearing her father's teasing words.

"Tauji, tell your brother to not tease me." Ritika complaints to Pratap who glares at his brother in response.

"Abhinav, don't you dare to tease my Princess. She can do whatever her heart desires and if she wants to learn cooking then I don't see any problem with that." Pratap replies making Ritika cheers.

"I have to say something." Shivansh says making everyone to look at him.

"What is it, Shivansh?" Aaradhya asks.

"I have to go out of state for an urgent meeting. So, I am thinking of taking Jivika along with me." Shivansh replies while Jivika looks at him with confusion.

"But what will I be doing in your meeting?" Jivika asks making Ritika to chuckles but she stops once she notices her mother shaking her head.

"Jivu beta, you haven't gone anywhere with Shivansh after your wedding. So, it's good that he wants to take you out somewhere." Aaradhya tells Jivika as gently as she can knowing well that her Innocent daughter-in-law may not understand everything about married life.

"Okay whatever you say, Maa." Jivika answers nodding her head.

After that no one speaks anything and soon everyone returns to their rooms. Shivansh and Jivika too have come back to their room. But both of them are busy in their own worlds thinking about what happened in the dining table.

While Shivansh doesn't know why he has suddenly got the idea of taking Jivika along with him, Jivika is busy thinking what she will be doing in the boring meeting.

"Aap akele hi chale jao. Main yahi reh jaungi." Jivika says hugging the teddy bear close to her.

(You go alone. I will stay here.)

"Kyun? Aapko ghumne jane ka man nahi hein kya?" Shivansh asks looking at his wife.

(Why? Don't you want to go out?)

"Aap thodi hi na mujhe ghumane le ja rahe ho. Aapne to khud hi kaha ki aap meeting ke liye bahar ja rahe ho aur mujhe bhi saath le jana chahte ho." Jivika remarks while her lips forms into a pout.

(You're not going to take me out for a fun trip. You yourself said that you're going out for a meeting and want to take me along.)

"Achcha chaliye yeh sab chhodiye. Aap humein yeh bataiye ki ager hum aapko kahi bahar, matlab desh ke bahar ghumane le jana chahe to aap kaha jana pasand karengi?" Shivansh asks trying to change his wife's dull mood.

(Well let's leave all this aside. You tell me that if I want to take you somewhere outside the country, where would you like to go?)

"Desh ke bahar kyun jana? Humare desh mein hi to kitni achchi jageh hein ghumne jane ke liye." Jivika replies while Shivansh nods his head.

(Why go outside the country when there are so many good places to visit in our own country?)

"Yeh baat to aapne bilkul sahi kahi hein. To ager hum aapko kahi humare desh mein hi ghumane le chale, to aap jayengi humare saath?" Shivansh asks and this time Jivika makes a thinking face.

(You have said it absolutely right. So, if I take you somewhere in our country for a trip, will you come with me?)

"Main to jaungi par aapko bhi promise karna padega ki aap koi meeting mein mujhe nahi le jaoge. Woh sab bada hi bekar lagta hein mujhe." Jivika replies.

(I will go then but you will also have to promise me that you won't take me to any meeting. I find all that very useless.)

"Achcha hum aapko nahi le jayenge kisi meeting mein. Lekin aapko bhi promise karna padega ki aap humse nahi puchhengi ki hum kaha jaa rahe hein." Shivansh says while Jivika finally gives a happy smile.

(Okay, I won't take you to any meeting. But you have to promise me that you will not ask me where we are going.)

"Pakka wala promise, main nahi puchhungi. Lekin ek dusri baat puchhu?" Jivika asks excitedly.

(Promise, I won't ask you. But can I ask a different thing?)

"Puchhiye." Shivansh says.

(Ask)

"Humlog Hulk ko bhi humare saath le chale kya?" Jivika asks with a bright smile.

(Can we take Hulk with us as well?)

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