"Umm, it's really good." Raghuvendra says after eating first bite of the dosa with sambar.
"Yes, Jivu. Everything tastes superb. Now I think that we should try more dishes from South Indian cuisine." Abhinav says while everyone nod their heads in agreement.
"I was scared thinking if it would taste okay or not." Jivika says shyly.
"It's good to be a little scared of doing something for the first time because that's show your dedication towards the work. Usually those who behave over confident while doing something for the first time, they're the one who loose by the end." Shivansh replies feeding Jivika who frown not understanding the exact meaning of the words.
"But if we are not confident then how will we win?" Jivika asks.
"There is a lot of difference between being confident and being overconfident. Being confident means that you believe in yourself that yes, I can do this. But being overconfident means that you think yourself very highly like 'I will definitely do this. What is the big deal in this, and that is when you lose." Shivansh answers making Jivika to nods her head as she now understands what her husband is trying to say. Meanwhile, the family members feel good seeing the way Shivansh teaches valuable things to Jivika whenever she doesn't understand something.
Who would say that this is the same Shivansh who used to say that no one can handle him and this is the same Jivika who was scared of everything. After 5 months of marriage, today both of them have reached a stage where they don't have to think twice to talk to each other or share their thoughts. When Jivika doesn't understand something, she asks Shivansh and Shivansh is also very honest and shows her the right path. Shivansh never says that he will protect Jivika. On the contrary, he has taught Jivika how to protect herself.
Not only Shivansh, the entire family have a huge contribution in whatever position Jivika has reached today. Everyone has encouraged her to move ahead in her goals.
Despite all this, we cannot forget Jivika because If she is getting to learn something, then she is teaching the same lesson to someone else and that is Eklavya, who is such a person who used to stay inside his room. He preferred to eat all three meals a day in his room. He has now learned to come out of the room, the one who did not like to share his problems with anyone or did not want to disturb anyone, he can now comfortably come to his Bhabhi and tell her everything. He can share everything with her which he does not share with his parents or his siblings and he is able to do all this because he himself has seen how Jivika was when she first came to the palace and how gracefully she has changed herself. This is what inspires Eklavya that if a village girl who has faced so much abuse since childhood can change herself, then why can't he do it when he has got such supportive family from birth.
"Dadaji, I want to tell you and everyone something related to my future goals." Eklavya says while playing with the food on his plate.
"Yes beta, say whatever you want to say." Raghuvendra replies with a gentle tone.
For the next ten minutes Eklavya describe exactly what he has planned to do. Everyone gives their full attention to him and listens to everything he has to say. By the end, everyone has worried looks on their faces except Shivansh and Ritika.
"I will not tell you anything negative because everyone should be allowed to do what they want and I have full faith on my grandson. But still if you want to think a little more then it is not a big deal." Raghuvendra says after hearing everything.
"Papa is absolutely right. I would say that you should think about one more time. Think well whether you want this profession or not and if you still want to move forward in this profession then we have no problem." Abhinav remarks with a soft smile.
"I have taken this decision after thinking everything over carefully and I had told this to Jivika Bhabhi some time ago. I did not want to tell any of you so soon, but then Bhabhi told me that I should talk to Mumma and Papa. So I thought no, if I need to talk then I will tell everyone because in our house everyone knows everything, right?" Eklavya asks with nervousness clear in his voice.
"You did the right thing, beta. but if you had not told us right now then nothing would have happened. At least you had told Jivika and it's perfectly alright." Radhika says gently making Eklavya to feel relaxed.
"Didu, aap gussa ho?" Eklavya asks Ritika after sometime when she doesn't say anything.
(Didu, are you angry?)
"Hum bilkul bhi gussa nahi hain. Bas soch rahe hain ki humara chhota bhai itna bada bhi ho gaya aur humein pata tak nahi chala. Woh kya hain na, aap humesha silly questions puchhte rehte ho to humein lagta hain ki aap abhi bhi wahi chhote se Eklavya ho. Par aaj aapki baatein sunkar hum samajh gaye hain ki humara bhai ab bada ho gaya hain. Aap kijiye aapka jo man, aapki Didu aapke pichhe khadi hain." Ritika replies ruffling Eklavya's hair who grumbles under his breath.
(I am not angry at all. I am just thinking that my younger brother has grown up so much and I don't even know about it. You always keep asking silly questions, so I feel that you're still the same little Eklavya. But today after listening to you, I have understood that my brother has group up. You do whatever your heart desire, your Didu is standing behind you.)
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Everyone has gone back to their rooms after dinner but not Shivansh. He has gone to Eklavya's room to have a talk with his younger brother. Upon seeing Shivansh in his room, Eklavya gets surprised because it's not everyday that his Shivansh Bhaiya comes in his room.
"Bhaiya, what happened?" Eklavya asks with a little hesitation and fear.
"Come here and sit." Shivansh says pointing at the couch available in the room.
Eklavya does as he is being told and sits quietly on the couch. Meanwhile, Shivansh sit there as well.
"Whatever you said during dinner, did you say it after thinking carefully?" Shivansh asks in a gentle tone which makes Eklavya a little relaxed.
"Yes, Bhaiya. I have taken this decision after a lot of thinking." Eklavya replies.
"You need to understand one thing that what you're thinking today about your future, that may not happen and keep yourself ready for that. I am not trying to scare you. I am simply telling you the reality of life. Because the profession which you have chosen as your future is not that easy. It may look easy but when you'll try to do it, you will have to face a lot of difficulties. So, be prepared for them too." Shivansh says putting his hand on Eklavya's shoulder who looks down.
"So what should I do? Should I change my decision?" Eklavya asks in a timid voice.
"Why will you change your decision? Just because I told you about the difficulties you may face?" Shivansh asks but Eklavya doesn't reply.
"Always remember, Eklavya that you are a Rajput and it doesn't suit a Rajput to be afraid of anything. If you are feeling scared just by listening to my few words then how will you achieve your goals? You have promised your Jivika Bhabhi that you will make your own identity, so do that." Shivansh says making Eklavya to look at him with shock written all over his face.
"How do you know that, Bhaiya?" Eklavya asks fearing what his older brother has learnt.
"I heard you and Jivika talking when she was explaining to you how you don't need to be like your siblings but you should create your own identity." Shivansh answers truthfully.
"So, what should I do now? I am scared, Bhaiya." Eklavya says with teary eyes which makes Shivansh feels like someone is stabbing his heart. But he also knows that he needs to show a good path to his younger brother.
"Don't let this fear disappear within you. Keep this fear alive within you but learn how to reach your goals by eliminating the fear you have and become a new Eklavya. Those who tell you that you will not be able to achieve anything, show them through your work that you can do everything you desire. Whatever fear is there inside you right now, defeat it by making yourself so powerful that others start fearing you. And if you still can not do that then don't worry. This brother of yours has been taking care of you from the beginning and will take care of you for the rest of your life." Hearing his older brother's words, Eklavya can't control his tears and hugs Shivansh before tears start coming out of his eyes.
Shivansh has always been a backbone for his family members but Eklavya being the youngest member, Shivansh's care for him is more than others. Shivansh may not show it but he never skips a day to check on his younger brother knowing how much of introvert person he is.
"Shh, stop crying or your Bhabhi will scold me thinking that I have made you cry like a baby." Shivansh remarks putting his hand on Eklavya's head who pulls away from the hug and then wipes his tears with the back of his hands.
"I will overcome my fear, Bhaiya and I will also prove that I am not weak. I will make all of you proud of me." Eklavya replies while Shivansh smiles at him.
"We are already proud of you. Now go wash your face and sleep, goodnight." Shivansh says getting up from the couch.
"Goodnight, Bhaiya." Eklavya replies.
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It's the day when Shivansh is going to take Jivika on a date which he promised earlier. But Jivika is freaking out for some reason and that reason is that she wants to wear something different than the types of style she carries in her outfits. She has already selected a black saree but she is confused about the blouse. She wants to wear different style of blouse than the one she has.
"Your Jenie is here, Jivi." Ritika says walking inside the room while Jivika lets out a sigh of relief seeing her bestie.
"Why have you come so late?" Jivika asks glaring at her best friend aka sister-in-law.
"I had some important files to check. Now, don't be angry with your beautiful bestie and tell me what type of help you need from me." Ritika replies kissing Jivika on the cheek who pushes her away.
"Haw! So, now I can't even kiss your cheek? Hmm, get it that it's Shivansh Bhaiya's right." Ritika remarks with a fake sad face.
"Stop your drama, Riti and kindly help me." Jivika says whining.
"Okay, tell me." Ritika replies with a huff.
"So, Shivansh is taking me out for a date this evening and he wants me to wear a black saree. I have selected the saree but I am confused on what type of blouse I should wear. I mean I want to wear a different kind of blouse." Jivika says playing with her fingers feeling shy.
"Oh, so now the matter has reached this point that my dearest bestie wants to woo her man, huh?" Ritika asks while pinching Jivika's cheeks who pouts in response.
"No problem, I have the perfect solution for your dilemma. Just take the saree and jewellery with you. You will get ready in my room." Ritika says with a creepy smile on her face while Jivika is thinking if she has done correct by asking help from her best friend.
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