The early morning sun casted its golden glow over Roy villa. The house was peaceful but the peace was short lived. Aadhira, the youngest daughter of Meera and Nabarun Singha Roy stood near the couch in the hallway where her brother was sleeping peacefully without a care in the world.ย
Mischief glinted in her kajal adorned doe eyes, and her long black hair cascaded down to her waist. She was dressed in a purple kurti paired with a baggy jeans. Her wrist jingled with silver bangles. With her signature playful smile she raised the bucket of water high over his sleeping brother, Moksh.ย
"Ahhhhh! maaa! flood flood!" Moksh woke up in a jerk . He shot up in bed his drenched clothes sticking to his skin.ย
Peals of laughter erupted from Aadhira. The moment Moksh's sleepy yet furious eyes met hers she knew she was in trouble. She flashed an innocent smile her head tilting in an attempt to feign ignorance.ย
Moksh sighed heavily rubbing his sleepy eyes before narrowing his eyes at his notorious little sister. "You mad woman I'll not leave you today! " he said running behind her ,who just flew away after sensing the danger . Her anklets chimed with every swift step.
Moksh was fast but she was faster she skillfully dodged around furniture and jumped over cushions. However her luck ran out when he caught her.
" Gotcha! " Moksh smirked.ย
Aadhira's eyes widened knowing what he will do, " Dada, no no no! "ย
Moksh knowing her weakness tickled her.ย
" Dada, stop! I c-can't breath! " she gasped between her laughter, twisting and turning in order to escape.
" Tell me will you do that again? "ย
" First you tell me why were you sleeping in the couch? Did boumoni threw you out? " Aadhira asked wiggling her eyebrows.
" You! "
"Moksh, leave her. " A farm voice rang through the room. Nabarun ji ,their father said . Moksh immediately let go of her and stepped back like a guilty child caught stealing chocolates.ย
Seizing the opportunity she ran into her father's arm and hugged him "Good morning, Baba! "
"Morning, princess" He chuckled ruffling her hair .
"Ha ha! Give all your love to your daughter. we are orphans, right ?" Moksh teased dramatically pretending to wipe away fake tears . Aadhira giggled.ย
"Finally you accept it! I have been saying this for years ,baba must have adopted us " A new voice chimed filled with playful sarcasm. Aruna, their elder sister said who just came into the scene after hearing the loud voices .She had been staying here for a while since her husband was in Canada for a medical conference.
"Baba see they all are just jealous of me! I was just waking up dada as he was getting late." Aadhira said crossing her arms dramatically.
"Yes yes beta you did the right thing. " Ashutosh ji ,her grandfather said with a knowing smile.
"I love you ,young man!" Aadhira announced playfully .
Before her grandfather could response a dramatic gasp filled the air.ย
"Hey young lady , don't you dare to snatch my man!" Shweta ji , her grandmother said with a mock - jealous expression.
"Easy there senorita! I am not snatching your prince charming. " She winked at her grandmother earning a light slap on her arm.
The rest of the family shook their heads being already accustomed to the daily drama.
However the cheerful atmosphere was soon interrupted by a familiar strict voice.
"Don't you all have work? " Meera ji , their mother said crossing her arms. Though she appeared to be strict her smile threatened to break through.ย
"Yes, Ma! we are just leaving! "The sibling said in unison after sensing danger.
"Ma how do you handle them? You should get an award for handling all of them! "Sanvi ,the daughter - in - law of the house, who had been observing the daily chaos spoke up.
"Ah! Finally someone understood my pain. I love you beta! " Meera ji said dramatically, placing a hand on her heart . Sanvi laughed out loud .She felt blessed to be a part of such a lively family.ย
After finishing their morning prayers the family gathered around the dining table for breakfast. As they settled in Aadhira suddenly brightened up.ย
"เฆฎเฆพ, เฆชเงเฆเง เฆเฆฐ เฆเฆฆเฆฟเฆจ เฆชเฆฐเงเฆ " Aadhira said cheerfully, as a bengali girl she was always excited to celebrate each festivals. Also coming from a เฆฌเฆจเงเฆฆเง เฆชเฆฐเฆฟเฆฌเฆพเฆฐ (aristocratic family ) , their house was always at the heart of grand celebrations especially Durga puja, the greatest festival of all .
(Ma, puja is in few days.)
"เฆนเงเฆฏเฆพเฆ เฆ เฆจเงเฆ เฆเฆพเฆ เฆเฆเง " Meera ji sighed. .
(yes ,there are many works)
"Beta you all must invite your friends and tell them to come here for Durga puja." Asutosh ji announced. The three siblings grinned exchanging excited glances.ย
"Ok dadu!" They said in unison.
"Ma we are leaving!" three siblings and Sanvi saidย .ย
Moksh touched elders feet seeking blessings before going to his office and the elders blessed the gems of the house ( Aadhira , Aruna , Sanvi ) by placing their hands on the daughters' heads . They never let them touch their feet .
As they stepped out another day began with love, laughter, and mischiefs.ย
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