Aanya Thakur closed the last page of her novel with a dreamy sigh. "Uff... why can't life be like this? Handsome heroes, plot twists, and grand romance," she thought, hugging the book like it was her own love story.
But now... the real drama began.
She tiptoed into the courtyard where her Daadu, Hariram Thakur, was sitting with his morning chai and loudly arguing with the TV.
"Arre yeh hero ko maarna chahiye villain ko, samajhta kya hai apne aap ko!" he shouted at the daily soap.
(The hero must have beaten the villain, what does the villain think about himself!)
"Daaduuu..." Aanya sang sweetly, sliding behind his chair and massaging his shoulders like a perfect naati. (Grandpaaa)
Daadu narrowed his eyes. "Bata, kitne paise chahiye iss baar?" (How much money do you want this time ?)
Aanya gasped dramatically. "Daadu! Mujhe paise kyun chahiye honge?" She pressed her hand to her chest like a heroine. (Grandpa! Why would I need money?)
"Novel kharidne ke liye, aur kya?" Daadu rolled his eyes, already pulling out his wallet.(For buying a Novel,why not?")
Aanya giggled and sat beside him. "Daadu, you're the best! Bas thode se hi chahiye... 5000."(I just want little...5000)
"5000?! Arre itne mein toh poori gali ke bacchon ko samose khila doon!" Daadu thumped his cane. (5000?! In this much money i could feed the whole society children samosa!!)
Aanya pouted. "But Daaduuu... it's limited edition novel set. And you love me na? Main aapki favorite hoon na?"( I'm your favourite right?")
Just then, Kabir (her younger brother) came running, munching chips. "Favorite? Ha! Daadu, you gave her 2000 last week also. Mujhe toh bas 200 mile exam ke liye pen lene. Yeh injustice hai!" (Favourite?yes! Grandpa, you gave her 2000 last week also . I just got 200 to get pen for my exam, this is injustice)
Aanya glared. "Shut up, Kabir! You buy cheat codes for video games, and you call that useful?"
Kabir stuck out his tongue. "At least meri games mein hero real hote hain, tere novels ke heroes toh bas imagination hain!"(At least my games have a real hero, your novel's heroes are just imagination!)
Daadu sighed, pinching his forehead. "Tum dono ke beech mujhe Ramayan chalani padti hai. Theek hai-Aanya, tu ja le, lekin ek shart pe. Novel padhne ke baad mujhe bhi sunana padega kahani!"
( Between you two there is always Ramayan. Alright Aanya, you go buy , but on one condition.But after reading novel you have to tell me the story)
Aanya's eyes sparkled. She hugged him tight. "Deal, Daadu! You're the sweetesttt!"
Meanwhile, Laddoo the cat jumped onto the table and spilled Daadu's chai, making him yell, "Arre! Yeh billi toh din bhar mujhe barbaad karti hai!" (Ufff! This cat is going to trouble me full day)
And then Laddoo Meow and ran away but her partner jelebi? She was in mission of tearing the cotton fell on floor ( it's scarf of Aanya )
"Jelebi nahiii meraa scarf " aanya scream on top of lungs as she saw the decoration her cat did
( No jelebi it's my scraf)
And Kabir laughed at her
🌸Puppy vs. Pyaar🌸
The grand Malhotra house was always buzzing with drama-today's special episode starred Meher Malhotra, the youngest princess of the family.
"But papa mujhe ek puppy chahiyee!" Meher whined, clutching her dad's arm like a stubborn child. She pouted ( But dad i want a puppy!!")
Vikram Malhotra, her single father, sat with his laptop open, barely looking up. "Meher, tumhari ek aur demand? Kal hi toh tumne baking set liya. Ab puppy bhi?"(Meher, one more demand? Yesterday only you bought a baking set and now a puppy too?)
Before Meher could reply, Dadiji (Shakuntala Malhotra) stormed in with her puja thali. "Arre puppy to main dedu tujhe! Aa idhar-gaal pe du ya mathe pe?" She raised her hand threateningly.
(Uff puppy thay i can give! Come here- where you want ? On cheeks or forehead) ( In India a puppy also means kiss so )
The whole family burst out laughing.
Aarav (the youngest brother) almost fell off the sofa. "Hahahaa Dadi, perfect dialogue!" (Grandma)
Ishita (eldest sister) smirked, tossing her hair. "Meher, tumhe puppy chahiye ya pyaar? Dono kaise sambhalegi?" ( Meher, you want puppy or love? How will you handle both?)
"Didi!!" Meher blushed furiously, hiding her face with the cushion. ( Elder Sister)
And then there was Rian Malhotra (male lead)-leaning lazily against the staircase railing, sipping cold coffee, watching the chaos with his trademark smirk.
"Seriously Meher? Puppy ke liye itni drama? Mujhe laga tum kisi prince charming ki demand karogi," he teased.
( Seriously meher? For a puppy this much drama? I thought that for some prince charming you will demand)
Meher threw the cushion at him. "Bhai! Tum hamesha meri mazaak kyun udaate ho?"( Elder brother - bhai) ( Why you always tease/joke about me?)
"Because it's free entertainment," Rian winked.
Papa Vikram finally closed his laptop and sighed. "Meher beta, puppy ki zimmedari bahut badi hoti hai. Roz walk pe le jana, khilana, clean karna... tu kar paayegi?"
(Meher baby, puppy has a lot of efforts. Everyday go for a walk , food , clean him, you will do this?")
Meher's lips quivered. "But papa... ghar mein sab busy rehte hain. Mujhe ek dost chahiye." ( But dad.. in house everyone are busy . And i want a friend)
She said with a little sad tone
The room fell silent for a moment. Even Rian's smirk softened slightly-because somewhere, he knew Meher's words weren't just about a puppy.
Dadaji (Pratap Malhotra) cleared his throat dramatically. "Bas! Meher ko puppy milega. Aur agar koi usse pareshaan karega toh main apni fauj bulake sabki class lunga!"
(Ok! Meher will get puppy. And if anyone will trouble her and i will call my guards and take their class)
Everyone laughed again, but in Rian's heart... he felt a strange restlessness, though he didn't know why. Maybe because desti
ny was planning to bring new chaos into their lives soon-Thakur House style.
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