PRESENT

" Mummaaaaaa!" Maya shrieked from her room.

Sakthi was currently attending a video conference with her US clients. She muted her call and called for Shivashini.

" Shivu, can you please check on Maya?" She shouted from her study.

Shivashini rushed upstairs towards Sakthi and Maya's room.

There she was, the cute devil who was crying. Paint was all over her white frock, and she was crying so that she wouldn't get scolded.

"Oh my god! What have you done, little monkey? Your mumma is gonna kill your uncle today!" Shivashini shook her head in disappointment.

Nithin was the one who got the paint, as Maya asked him. Sakthi refused at first, but Nithin assured her that Maya would paint only when an elder was with her. But Maya, being the naughty one, took the paint bottle from the cupboard and started her art.

Nithin, who was ready to go to the hospital, arrived there, hearing the commotion.

"What have you done, baby? You are gonna get us hanged!" Nithin said exasperated.

"No chitha! We will keep cry baby face, okay? Mumma will think we are going to cry and will leave us!" Maya said cutely.

Sakthi was already at the door, but she wanted to enjoy this banter so she just stood outside.

"Your mom has never lied. But see you, fruad baby!" Nithin pinched her cheek while she pouted.

"Let's just get it cleaned before Sakthi completes her conference..." Nithin muttered, looking at the little monkey.

"What's happening here?" Sakthi chose to enter.

Maya, who was standing beside Nithin, ran to Skathi, hugging her legs.

"Mumma, see what Nithin Chitha has done..." She complained to her mother, while others gaped at her.

"You little monkey!" He chased her.

"Enough!" Sakthi's voice boomed in the room.

"10 MINUTES! I WANT THIS ALL CLEANED, AND COME TO THE LIVING!" She ordered, went down, and Shivashini followed her.

Nithin and Maya cleaned everything in a hurry burry and rushed to living after changing their dresses.

Sakthi was arranging the dishes on the table.

As they stood in the living room, Maya had her head hung low.

"Come and have your breakfast aren't you getting late?" Sakthi asked without any emotion, which brought tears to Maya's eyes.

She started crying while Sakthi rushed towards her.

"Princess, why are you crying now? I didn't even scold you..." Sakthi said softly scooping her in arms.

"I am sorry, mumma. I will never do this!" She hugged her neck. Sakthi smiled at her.

It was always like this, though she is a naughty girl she never tries to trouble her, and if she does anything she always asks for sorry. Just like her mother!

"My pyari princess, it's not about disobeying me. It's about your safety. What if the paint goes inside your eyes or if you eat it by mistake? That's why I am worried! You can do whatever you want, but just be in front of us, okay?" Sakthi said kissing her as Maya shook her head adorably.

"I can't even get angry at you! You are the best daughter in the world!"

Indeed, she was! Though she was an introverted kid, whenever her mom was busy, she never threw tantrums; she would be either with Nithin, Shivashini, or her old man.

Sakthi had a bad pregnancy term, she was all alone with her head full of stress due to excessive work she was always tired, she even thought of giving up her life but the little bean inside her kept her sane. She started speaking with her baby when she was in her second trimester, it was her uncle who suggested it when she was suffering from bad morning sickness. It did work out. But later on, it gave her some relief, she always ranted about her office and how she wanted the baby to come out soon and see her mumma. The always-silent Sakthi becomes talkative with her baby.

Maya was the reason for her life! She was everything!

When she gave birth, many said she wouldn't be able to concentrate on her business, many had mocked her. But none had happened. Maya was always a calm baby, staring at her mother with her doe eyes and thumb in her mouth. She never threw tantrums, and she was always clingy to her mom.

She never disturbed her meetings but always clung to her like a monkey. She will be lying on her chest silently, even if it is a multimillion-dollar meeting.

Sakthi smiled, thinking about everything. She felt like she had everything in her life. This was more than enough for her.

"Come on, baby let's go!" Sakthi carried Maya to her car.

As Sakthi drove to her office, Maya ranted about anything and everything. Upon reaching, she took her to the cabin, where Maya had her own table with her stationery and the essentials she needed.

After two hours of work, she was getting ready for her meeting with the Kashyup group of companies. That's when the angel decided to hug her mother.

"Mumma, I feel sleepy!" She rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Sakthi lifted her and made her sleep on her chest.

Riya her secretary, entered the room silently and informed her of the arrival of Mr. Kashyup. She walked towards the conference room and took the head chair, still with Maya in her arms. For others it might look unprofessional, but does she care? Of course, no!

Do they care? Obviously no! Because all they wanted was to be on her good books.

Maya and Sakthi

ARJUN'S POV:

I was waiting for the alarm to ring, yeah you heard it right! The whole night went in a guessing game.

Is she my Guddu?
Who is that little girl then?

Tere Saare Rang Odh Ke Dhang Odh Ke
Tera Hua Main Sabko Chhod Ke Ho Ho Ho
Ishq Ni Karna Naap Tol Ke Raaj Khol Ke
Aaya Hoon Main Sabko Bol Ke Ho

Oh Main Taan Chaleya Teri Oar
Tera Chaleya Hai Zor
Tera Hoya Main Yaar Ve
Bhuleya Ae Sansaar Ve

Chaleya Teri Oar
Tera Chaleya Hai Zor
Tera Hoya Main Yaar Ve......

My alarm interrupted her.

Okay! Let's stop thinking, and get ready. I am going to meet her in her office, let's see what happens!

Arjun

After getting ready I came down to see everyone on the table. Ruhani, Aarav, Alya along with my parents were present there.

" Good morning everyone!" I smiled at them.

" Bhaiiii!" They both squeaked and rushed towards me, though I was happy. I didn't know why my whole family was here, weren't they supposed to be in Mumbai?

" I love you guys!" I mumbled, hugging them.

" Hello Arjun!" Alya greeted me and hugged me. Until the last five years, she was also calling me Bhai I don't know why now she is calling me Arjun, and my mother has been pestering me to marry her.

But y'all know me, I already have my Guddu filled with all my heart and life, she is the reason for my life.

" Hey, how are you?" I asked her, to which she smiled and spoke.

We then had our breakfast quickly, while Ruhani went towards her office. Me, Arav, and dad went towards the Lime Tree head office to speak about the progress and introduce me to her as Arav handed me the project.

I was excited to know her reaction, I know she is my Yaazhini I am waiting for her. I don't care, even if she slaps me hard in front of her whole office. I just want her to be in my arms.

As we entered the lift, I was tapping my leg anxiously, and dad and Arav narrowed their eyes. They don't even have the slightest idea of what happened or who she is.

As we entered the floor of the conference room as directed by the reception, a lady in her mid-twenties spoke with Arav and took us to the conference room. I waited anxiously.

Sakthi entered the room with the kid sleeping on her chest. She wished us good morning and sat on the head chair.

"Hello, Shakthi. Congratulations on your win!" Arav congratulated.

"Thank you, Arav!" She smiled at him. That smile!

"Shakthi, you know my dad. And this is my elder brother Arjun!" As he said that my heart thudded like anything.

And her reaction was unexpected!

Heya guys, though I know none is gonna comment, nor will they at least vote.

But still hope you like the story. Let's see what happens In the next chapter.

Bye untill then