Neil was in his room arranging pillows and blankets over the bed when he heard a loud opening of the room's door. He turned at once to find a panting Rahul eyes red with tears. Within a fraction of second, Rahul ran and jumped over to Neil for a tight hug. Neil smiled through his tears and hugged him back. Rahul sobbed uncontrollably. He suffered from the immense guilt of what he did to Neil some time before. Avni stood at the doorway smiling at the duo. Neil cupped his crying face.

Neil: Why are you crying?

Rahul: Iam sorry. Maine aapko hurt karne ki koshish ki. You knew it and still.. Iam sorry.

Neil: Its okay. Koi baath nahi.

Rahul: No. Its not okay. You must punish me bhaiyya.

Neil: What did you call me?

Rahul: Neil Bhaiyya..

Neil: Bas. Ho gaya punishment! Ab tho hasne ki baari hai.

And he started tickling Rahul. He started laughing and both of them rolled on the bed tickling each other. Avni enjoyed seeing this sight which she always wanted to see. She walked towards the bed and Neil pulled her soon. Both Rahul and Neil started tickling her. Avni laughed uncontrollably and started panting.

Avni: Ruk jao yaar!! Hahahaha...Stop it both of you! Rahul please! Hahahahaaa..!

Amidst of all this fun, Avni rolled over Neil to escape from this sweet torture. She now laid on top of Neil with her full body crashed against him. He held her by the waist and locked his eyes into hers. They were too lost in each other which was disturbed by Rahul laughing aloud.

Rahul: You love each other so much. I never saw my parents loving each other this much. Aap donon me kithna pyaar hai.

Neil smiled and tried to get up. Rahul stopped him and signalled him that he was going to his room to sleep. Neil nodded and bid a goodnight to him. Rahul closed the door behind him and left the room. Something flinched inside him on realising how he was kept in a world of lies for all these years where his parents acted of being the best. He was happy on recieving a brother and sister who cared for him this much. He smiled and slept of carefree of the world around him. May be the deepest and sound sleep he ever had in his life, peace reflecting from his face. Neil in his room shifted his gaze to Avni. He turned over to be on top of her. He planted a soft kiss on her forheard when a tear drop from rolled down his cheeks and landed over on Avni's lips. Avni felt burning sensations down her spine. She tugged tight on his shoulders letting out a small "Neil' escaping her throat. Neil looked down at her shivering under his grip.

Avni(composed herself): Neil. Please don't cry.

Neil: These are tears of joy my love. Iam happy. And thank you for that.

Avni: Anytime :)

She stared at her handsome husband in his happiest form recently. She lifted her head lightly and kissed on his nose. Neil closed his eyes and lifted off both of his hands which were balancing his body. He fell over Avni fitting like jigsaw puzzle pieces. He kissed, cuddled and hugged her tight for a peaceful sleep laying in that same position. Avni slowly removed his T shirt drenched in sweat and tears. He pulled her closer to him. She rested her head against his chest and pulled the blanket over them.

Avni: So jao Neil. Aaj shaanti se so jao.

Neil: Tum bhi so jao.

Avni: No. I am gonna watch you sleep which I missed all these days. So jao tum.

Neil smiled and closed his eyes when Avni stroked his hair gently putting himself to sleep. She intently gazed on the babyish innocence on his face which she got back today.

Avni : Aise hi rehna Neil. Never change yourself.

And she continued with her favourite passtime of watching over her husband while Neil slept peacefully.