"Parents are supposed to teach their children to not lie. But look at my family, parents are lying to their children." Shahneel scoffed.

"Shahneel not now. I have so much work to do. So do me a favor and leave me alone," His mother said while working in the kitchen.

"Mom you seriously can't let Dad put all the blame on you. He needs to accept that he makes mistake as well. But no everytime he makes any mistake he will put all the blame on you. What is he? A fucking child who can't think with his own brain?"

"Language Neel, he is your Dad. You can't disrespect your dad,"

"Oh then why Dad is always disrespectful to you?"

"What do you want me to say Neel? Tell me what you want so that you can leave me alone."

"I want you to tell the truth to Shubman. When I called you about this you didn't even knew anything happened. But when Shubman came dad said you forced him to do that. Mom you didn't even knew dad said all this to press then explain me how you forced him?"

"It must have slipped my mind. But I actually did. I was worried when I got that video so I told your dad to call all the reporters and give that statement."

"Show me your phone then. I want to see where did the so called stalker sent you the message and that video,"

"I don't have my phone with me right now Neel,"

"Oh don't worry mumma I already have it and I already checked it. But why are the messages and video sent in Dad's phone instead of yours?"

"W-wo unke hi phone mein aaya tha galti se maine dekh liya tha,"
[That was sent in your dad's phone only, I saw it from his phone]

"Password batana zara papa ke phone ka."
[What's the password of Dad's phone?]

"Neel saware saware mera dimag naa kharab kar. Tere papa ke liye breakfast bnana hai aur Shubman ko bhi jaana hai uske dost se milne toh usko bhi jaldi khilana hai,"
[Shahneel stop disturbing me in the morning. I have to prepare breakfast for your Dad and Shubman has to go meet his friend as well so I have to prepare his breakfast early as well]

"Again dodging as always. But this time I won't let you lie to us. I will tell Shubman the truth."

"What will you tell him?"

"The truth. Dad was the one who got the video of Ishan and Shubman being intimate with each other. Then that fake id lied to Dad that this video has gone viral and everyone are trolling Shubman and they also told Dad to give this statement of Ishan intoxicating Shubman and harassing him. Oh and the ip address of network camera as a proof they told Dad to give to everyone, Dad did exactly that without even cross checking. He didn't even checked the social media to see if anything is true or not. He just trusted a stranger and that dude very conveniently shared it with all the reporters and media without even getting his name anywhere. He already knew how are dad is. See everyone knows except Shubman. Because you always comes to the rescue. Let Shubi also see what mistakes Dad does, why is it you always being accountable for all the things Dad does?"

"You are getting it all wrong Shahneel. You won't understand it now, y—"

"No I am mature enough to understand everything. You are not getting it,"

"What's happening? Subah subah maa beti kyu ladd rhi hai?" Her dad chuckled getting inside the kitchen.
[Why are mother and daughter fighting in the morning? ]

"We were not fighting. I was just telling mom about my friend's married life, she married a toxic guy." Shahneel said.

"Is everything fine with her? If the guy is too much toxic she can divorce him. I am sure her parents would support her." He said patting Shahneel's shoulder.

"She can't divorce dad. I am sure she would have thought about it multiple of times but couldn't do it because of her children," Shahneel said staring at her mother.

"She has children? Then she can't just take divorce. You know it would badly affect the child's mindset." Her dad said pursing his lips.

"Oh yeah I know. But dad that person is very toxic. You know in the starting years of their marriage he cheated on her. But she didn't said anything because the children were young and now also whenever her children are not at home he would come home drunk and beat her up. As a father he is a very nice guy but as a husband he is worst. He always degrades her wife and doesn't even treats her right, also whenever he does anything wrong he will blame her. Will you help my friend dad? You said yourself she should divorce him so can you support her?" Shahneel said and her mother's eyes widened. 

"Ofcourse we would support her right Keart?" Her dad chuckled looking at his wife who looked at him with uncertainty.

"What happened mum? Dad himself said he would support you. So why don't you give him divorce now?"

"What?!"

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"Aree ek second toh ruko aayi," Mrs Sandeep sharma, Mayank's mother huffed out while coming to see who rang the bell at 7 fucking am.

She huffed before opening the door only to see Shubman at her doorstep.

"What are you doing here so early?" She asked getting aside so he can come inside.

"Sorry to disturb you aunty, I couldn't wait to come and meet Ishan when I got to know he is here."

"Yeah I can understand. But beta 2 ghnte baad aajate toh zara taiyyar rehte hum,"
[But couldn't you come after 2 hours? We would have been ready]

"Sorry aunty,"

"Koi nahi ab toh aagye. Andar bhi aajao phir,"
[It's okay now as you already came here then come inside as well]

"Where is Ishan?,"

"Sleeping, like a normal person would on a Sunday morning?"

Shubman pursed his lips at that. He definitely came at the wrong time.

"Wait here I will get something for you," Mrs Sharma said leading him inside the living room.

"No no it's okay aunty, I don't need anything."

"Ek chai toh subah subah banti hai. Humari bhi neend khul jaayegi," She said once they entered the living room.
[Atleast have tea. Its morning so a tea is a must]

The television was on and paused on a scene of Annabella movie.

"Inhe bola tha mene ki jaldi sojana par meri ek nii sunta koi," She huffed taking the remote and switched off the television.
[I told them to sleep early but they never listen to me.]

Shubman averted his gaze at the couch. Mayank and Ishan were snuggled up with the blanket hanging loosely around them.

"Aunty you don't have to, I will do it." Shubman said seeing her tidying up the chips and snacks which were toppled on the table in front the couch.

"Thank you so much beta. You are so good. Main abhi ekdum achi si adrak wali chai bnakr laati hu tumhare liye," She said patting his shoulder and going inside the kitchen.
[I will go and make some tea for you]

Shubman gave her a small smile before walking towards the sleeping figures.

Mayank was sitting on the couch with his legs spread and on his lap Ishan was laying with his head tucked on Mayank's chest and his hands holding Mayank's waist. Mayank also had one arm around Ishan while other was holding the remote. They both looked cute while sleeping.

Not for Shubman though.

Shubman was purposely bumping himself against Mayank's knee while cleaning the mess. But Mayank was a heavy sleeper.

After a bit stalling Shubman huffed pinching Mayank's thigh.

Mayank squealed loudly while jolting upright, toppling Ishan down but Shubman caught him.

"What happened?" Mrs Sharma said coming out to see when she heard her son scream.

"Dunno, it was so sudden I don't know what happened?" Mayank mumbled still a bit dazed.

"I know, you again had a nightmare. Now if you will watch horror movies till late night then it's going to happen obviously. I told you not to stay awake till late but no you have to do everything your mother says no to. If Ishan also had a nightmare because of you then just see what will I do," She huffed.

"Maa sawere sawere te na hun chalu hojao," Mayank huffed.
[Mom, please don't start scolding in the morning]

"Fine fine don't listen. Now get nightmsres for a week," Her mother scoffed while rolling her eyes.

Shubman cleared his throat while holding onto Ishan in his arms.

"Shubman?" Mayank asked seeing him.

"Yeah he came to meet you. Go and freshen up, I will make some tea for you as well." She said going back to the kitchen.

"Oh hey Shubi," Mayank said yawning a bit.

"Hey," Shubman replied shaking his hand with his left one while his right one was onto Ishan's waist.

"You can put Ishan on the couch," Mayank said looking at him.

"Yeah yeah ofcourse," Shubman sakd while his cheeks went a bit red.

Ishan groaned at the commotion opening his eyes slightly.

"Shubuuu" Ishan whined holding onto Shubman.

"Missed youuu" Ishan continued and kissed him.

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CRYSTAL_SNOW_WRITES didn't let me sleep untill I agreed on updating in the morning.  But still me being me updating it in afternoon 🤪

Also did you all saw this?
I mean we already knew why Ishan withdrew himself as it was seriously so obvious.
I really hate BCCI ;-;

Just because he is always jolly doesn't mean he never felt sad for not getting opportunities 😒

Congrats on destroying his confidence