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"But I don't talk at all while eating, so I won't tell any stories; I'll just eat.”

Prakram has started smiling a lot after hearing all this, because he has also understood very well that Aashi likes listening to the story very much. Even if she is feeling sleepy, she tries her best not to sleep before the story finishes. She has gotten up and sat down, and now she is sitting in her father's lap. She quickly looks around to ensure her food arrives, so she can go home quickly after eating, and so she can listen to a story.

Prakram quickly orders the food. While eating French fries, Aashi is watching Avishka eat the food quickly, while Avishka's entire focus is on the fact that Aashi should eat fewer French fries and most of the roti and vegetables, due to which she is feeding her well with her hands, and she herself is eating very little. Prakram notices her and says,.

"Ashu, have french fries and eat your food.”

"All these things are not very good for Aashi. It is okay to eat a snack every now and then, but since she has come here, she iseating all these things, so it would be better if she tried to eat more vegetables.”

Avishka answers Prakram without looking at him because her entire focus is on feeding Aashi, and Prakram has also noticed that whatever Avishka feeds Aashi, she eats it without any tantrum. As a result, he also doesn't want to interrupt her too much. But he also knows very well that, amidst all these things, Avishka herself is not eating properly at all.

After providing her with a satisfying meal, Avishka cradles Aashi in her arms and begins narrating the story, aware that she is exhausted and likely to remain awake for the duration of the story. Prakram is eating food; she has to sit there, and Prakram wants her to eat food, but she starts narrating the story to Aashi, which she is enjoying much, and rests her head quietly on her chest. While closing her eyes, she starts enjoying the story, due to which her eyes also start getting heavy with sleep.

As per her habit, Aashi holds Avishka's dupatta well. Prakram soon finishes his meal and leaves from there, and Armaan is keeping a lot of packets in the trunk of the car, seeing which Prakram signals him. Aashi is in Avishka's arms. She has slept, and they are moving very comfortably toward the hotel. Prakram says this to Avishka while working on his laptop.

"You haven't eaten anything; go to the hotel and order something for yourself.”

Avishka does not answer him. When they reach the hotel, Avishka comes to her room, and Arman and Prakram also come with her. She turns to look; all the packets are being kept in this room. Armaan immediately leaves from there, Prakram tells her.

"These are some dresses that I have bought for you; these are the dresses Aashi liked for you. While you were choosing clothes for her, Aashi's attention was solely focused on the other dress, which she specifically liked. Measurements won't be an issue because a highly experienced sales girl has carefully chosen these clothes for you after observing you. However, please inform me if there are any issues, and I will make the necessary adjustments."

Avishka is holding Aashi in her arms, listening to all of his words with her eyes closed. Prakram comes closer and kisses Aashi on the forehead, which was a bit unexpected for her. She hesitates and moves back, but Prakram tells her to.

"Aashi has fallen asleep very early; she will definitely wake up in the night; if she bothers you too much, then send her to me; I have to go out for some work right now; I will come in some time... Order your food and rest well; you are also very tired.”

Avishka just nods her head, and Prakram leaves after looking at her for a few moments. He is talking to her more because he knows that unless the conversation is done, the two will not be able to live their lives together. He doesn't regret his decision to get married, nor does he want to discuss the fact that they both got married unexpectedly. Therefore, it will take some time for both of them to feel comfortable together, as he is quite reserved. It is well known that when he returns to Punjab in a few days, his father's eyes will be looking for a lot; hence, it is very important to make Avishka comfortable with him before going there.

CHAPTER 35

Aashi maintains a constant smile and directs her gaze towards the bathroom, insisting that Avishka wear the dress she haschosen. After numerous refusals, Avishka finally concedes and surrenders the dress to her. She is showing off wearing a dress because she does not at all want to wear anything from the dresses she has selected because she has completely stopped wearing such clothes because she only wants to cover herself completely. She wants to hide herself from everyone, even from her own eyes.

"Mumma fast…”

"Aashi, I am coming..."

A strange kind of fear troubles Avishka as she looks at herself in the mirror.

"Everything is happening so fast that now I feel even more scared."

She takes a deep breath, slowly opens the door, and comes out. Aashi says, standing on the bed and looking at her.

"Wow…. My mother was already beautiful, and now she has become even more beautiful.”

"Aashi, you've seen it. Now I change into my dress."

"No… Now that we have worn nice dresses, we will go out for a nice stroll."

"No Aashi…"

"Yes, only yes..."

Avishka had no idea that Prakram had come, and when she was changing clothes, Prakram came and informed Aashi that they were going for a walk again today because yesterday Aashi was very happy, and in two days those people have to leave from here, so he wants to roam here a little more. Hearing Aashi'svoice, her father, who is waiting for them outside, immediately comes inside, and Avishka is standing in front of him, facing her back on his side, seeing which his eyes immediately get stuck on her. He is not looking at her properly, but her appearance tells him she looks very beautiful. Avishka is preoccupied with persuading Aashi, so her focus is not on Prakram. However, as soon as Aashi notices Prakram behind Avishka, she immediately informs him.

"Papa, Mumma is not listening to me; she is not going out with us in this dress, despite how lovely she looks."

Hearing Aashi's words, Avishka suddenly turns and looks toward Prakram, who is looking at her. Once again, she turns her back on him, and as she begins to head towards the bathroom, Prakram's voice suddenly echoes into the room.

"Avishka…"