The following chap is a small prompt by ML & it has another part which I'll upload soon, And the sole prompt of the upcoming chap was given By Kaagzy. (So They also need equal appreciation for this & the next Part). Since both the shots will be a connect unlike my other ficlets in the series, So that's why... You all have to wait for the rest to unfold. 

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BACKGROUND: Since the Series revolves around ShiVi & Puchki so you won't find similarities in this like the show. Moreover in my series everyone knows about Raavi's SM Kaands & also about her earning money. 

Same as the show Dhara & Rishita are against Raavi, but I won't be giving much importance to them. :) Also here everyone knows that Raavi does Promo shoots, so no tension & kaands in that case.

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"Ayyye Markundi, Yeh tune mere aadarsh bete ko bhi apna petticoat chaap toh bana hi diya hai, ab iss nanhi si bacchi ki zimmedari li hai toh ache se sambhaalna." Suman glared at the duo & especially pointed towards Raavi. "waise bhi Mahasaas ki toh koi izzat hi nahi hai, Kisine batana bhi zaroori nahi samjha tha, iske Mummy-Daddy khelne se pehle" Suman taunted Both Shiva & Raavi, And the couple bowed down their head. Raavi tugged Shiva's elbows to let him diffuse the 'Mahasaas bomb' while Shiva was himself afraid of the wrath of his mother.

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After the truth of Shiva & Raavi's decision to handle Puchki as their own child, Dhara was fuming. Even Rishita disagreed with Shiva & Raavi's decision of adopting or fostering the child in future. 

She stated though the child's mother gave the responsibility to the Pandya fam, but that doesn't change the fact that The baby's mother is still alive. Meanwhile Dhara was in her own world stating, that 'Raavi is naive & is incapable of handling a new born baby. Also Shiva can never take such a big responsibility as he is still a kid'. This statement hurt Raavi to the core, But Shiva retaliated.

He stated that 'even Dhara is not a master in handling babies. Moreover, they are just looking after the baby accepting the baby as their own, they aren't legally claiming her as their own unlike Dhara did previously.' 

Shiva held Raavi's hand and stated, That 'As long as they could, they wouldn't let Puchki feel to be abandoned.' Raavi had unshed tears on the brim of her lashes. She knew how it feel to be alone in this huge world, without someone whom you could claim as your own. She knew how it feels to be abandoned, She knew the pain of Little Puchki & this gave the answer to Raavi for her Motherly instincts for the little Baby .

So Raavi too agreed to Shiva's facts & said 'they want to take the best care of the baby, as moreover Rishita herself has lots of responsibilities & honestly no one in the house believes that Dhara could handle a new born',  glancing towards Gautam.

 Dhara was now radiating all the anger and fury through her eyes. Shiva further said that 'Even Dev isn't that responsible till now, but still everyone is happy for Dev & Rishita so Why not him & Raavi!?'

Shiva was hurt .Extremely hurt by the fact that his family thinks him so incapable that he couldn't look after his wife & a baby. It wasn't only about Puchki , But about them too.

 He also wants his little happy family. But Dhara's words broke him, which was masked by his anger & Suman could easily read the pain of Shiva. She glanced at Raavi and saw she was silent. Dhara was angrily glaring Both Shiva & Raavi , she came to take Puchki from Raavi, But before anything could escalate Suman came for the final verdict.

According to Suman's decision, 'it wasn't a bad idea if Shiva & Raavi so selflessly wants to take the responsibilties of the child. Moreover in distant future she needs 'Her pote & potiyon ki line' , for which they need training & Puchki will be like an elder sister for the other kids of Pandya Niwas. Moreover regarding the legal procedures, & adoption/fostering etc. for that Suman wanted to talk to ShiVi in alone.

Dev, Gautam & Krish whole heartedly Supported ShiVi , while Rishita was still confused whether to support or not. Dhara felt betrayed & anger surged through her. To which Suman added ghee stating 'it would be better if Dhara concentrates on taking care of her sons, as Dhara herself claims to be the mother of her kids, so why need more... moreover even Dhara is getting old and it's better that the new generation takes the responsibility.'

Dhara was tongue tied with Suman's one statement & even her 'all time petticoat chaap husband' wasn't supporting her. She glared at Raavi who was swaying Puchki & went upstairs to her room.

Suman on the other hand was extremely upset with the fact that her Beta & Bahu are hiding such important things from her, & thus the taunt session got a free pass, From that afternoon.

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"Maa, woh toh jaaye hum??" Shiva asked stuttering, smiling sheepishly , inwardly chanting that his mother doesn't hit him, as her taunts are enough for him. 

"Ab naa bolungi tab bhi, yeh Markundi ko le hi jaayega na, Toh jaa, Petticoat chaap #3" Suman gave back with her typical attitude , adjusting her Pallu & handling Puchki to Raavi. Raavi very carefully took Puchki from Suman, and lulled sleeping Puchki. She with the help of Shiva carried Puchki in the carrier bag & Then Both Shiva & Raavi left for the Restaurant.

Suman watched the trio & smiled a little but then frowned, "Mujhe toh dar tha ki kahi Bhagodi ki Beti ko Iss bacchi se lagaav na ho jaaye, Pann Markundi aur Siva ko dekh ke ab kuch samajh nahi aa raha hai" 

Suman joined her hands and wheeled her chair to the Shiv-Gauri Ganesha idol, "Hayye Baba Somnath.. Mere dono bacche bahut bhole hai, inn dono ne apni zindagi mein bahut dukh jhele hai. Ab Puchki ke aane se inki zindagi mein ek nayi khushi aayi hai, AIse hi unn khushiyon ko banaaye rakhna, Dhyaan Raakh jo,"  

Suman bowed down to the idol of Bholenaath & thought in her mind, "Dhara ko bhi sochne samajhne ki shakti dena ki mein kyun nahi chahti usse iss bacchi se lagaav ho," Suman sighed and wheeled back to her room.

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Shiva was driving the bike in a minimal speed & Raavi placed her one hand on his shoulders, while patted Puchki's back with the other one. While passing through the busy lanes everyone known unknown for once was glancing them. Some were amused some smiled to little Puchki. 

Shiva was watching the expressions of Raavi to the passer by. She was glowing. Her natural radiance always forms a sweet smile on his lips & to top that , her holding Puchki was like something far beyond his dream. 

He always imagined of a family. Though others would have thought that 'Shiva toh Brahmachari rahega' but no! Even he wished for a simple and beautiful family.

 Dhara's words hurt him & Raavi to the core that day. Raavi broke down after coming to their room, only by the thought of losing Puchki!!. She is attached, deeply attached to that little ball of Sunshine. Even he is. But, his mind always gets struck to Dhara's words. Are they really incompatible for a baby? He was busy in his thoughts when he missed a speed breaker & they almost jerked high up.

Puchki started crying loudly and even Raavi was tensed, "Shiva, kya hai, dhyaan kaha hai? tu theek haina???"  Shiva stopped the bike and got down. He saw Puchki crying & that made his heart sink. 

Raavi swayed, lulled Puchki but no use "Naa Babu, please sorry, galti hogyi, mat rou aap, Shh Shh"  Raavi hummed softly & fanned Puchki's forehead to make her comfortable. But Puchki was crying her lungs out. 

"Shiva, Kya hua yeh Chupp kyun nahi ho rahi hai, Isse chot toh nahi lag gyi kahi" Raavi asked with a sad face. 

Again because of him , The shine of Raavi was gone. His little Puchki is crying, 'couldn't he be more careful'. "Bike chod Raavi, Auto se chale jaate hai safety ke liye, Mein nahi chahta mere laaparwaahi..." But she was stopped By Raavi. "Shiva isme laaparwaahi ki koi baat nahi hai, Ho jaata hai kabhi kabhi, Aur waise bhi.. Ab zyaada dur nahi hai, chal paidal chalte hai" Shiva nodded and they started walking.

It was just a matter of few minutes, They were walking on the busy road. Even Puchki by now automatically stopped crying & was sucking Raavi's mangalsutra. Raavi was busy in adoring the new shops while Shiva was watching the activities of Puchki & smiling. "iske liye ek chain khareedni paregi, warna yeh mera locket aur Raavi ka mangalsutra khaa jaayegi ek din." Shiva chuckled at his own statement. 

Just then he saw a small street shop of pendants & his eyes fall on a beautiful small trident pendant with 'S' written over it. He almost walked to the shop but Raavi stopped "Kaha jaa raha hai tu?? " Raavi asked him being confused. Puchki too turned and looked up to Shiva's side. 

Shiva came to Raavi and asked , "Ek minute de Puchki ko," Raavi handed Puchki to him. "Bas ek minute ruk, fir tu khud dekhna" Shiva said smiling widely being excited. "Isse kya hua?, aajkal mere waale Bhootnath ko khatarnak mood swings ho rahe hai. Abhi ghar se nikalne se pehle theek tha, fir udaas ho gya ab ekdum se chehekne lag gya." Raavi chuckled at that.

After 2 minutes Shiva came along with Puchki who was smiling ear to ear as if she got a treasure. She was giggling and swaying on Shiva's arms, Gyrating her whole body to show her excitement and happiness. Cooing loudly and laughing, she kissed Shiva with a wet kiss on his cheek. First Shiva made a face and glared at Puchki, and Even Puchki was scared as if thinking 'Baapu why so Gussa now :( '. She was almost on the verge of tears by Shiva's glare but Shiva immediately kissed her on her forehead and pecked her both cheeks. 

"Iske bhi aankhon ka nal khul jaata hai phataak se". Shiva laughed at that. Raavi was amused to see the affair. "Ab bolega bhi, yeh teri chatanki tujhpe itna pyaar kyu luta rahi hai?" Raavi awed at the father daughter duo. She always get to know and witness a new part of Shiva whenever he is with Puchki. He is a sweetheart for her.

"Aap hi batao iss chipkali ko, Itna khush kyu ho aap, hmmm" Raavi pouted with the mention of chipkali but the next moment she was all wide eyed to see Puchki sucking a trident pendant. 

"Shiva tune apna Locket de diya??" Raavi asked almost surprised coz as much as she knows Shiva isn't the one to part with his locket, But him giving the locket to someone was a big thing. She carefully saw the locket but found it small and different. Also Shiva had his locket with him. 

"Mera nahi hai Gadhedi," He tried to remove the locket from Puchki's mouth "Woh uss din jab vaccination ke liye gaye the, tab isse apna locket diya tha, shaant hogyi thi, Aur aaj jab fir tera mangalsutra chuste dekha toh laga ki , iske liye bhi ek le lun warna pata chala ki..." Raavi smiled widely and looked here & there and immediately pecked him on the cheeks, and then Puchki. Shiva's stopped midway & his heart skipped a beat also he was all red due to blushing.

Raavi laughed and started to walk fast . Shiva on the other hand regained from the sweet shock & followed her "Ayye Chipkali, kahinki ruk... Meri izzat ka toh..." While Puchki was all laughing & chirping watching their nok-jhok, sucking her brand new Pendant & being in the protective arms of Shiva, her protector. 

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I never ever want my cute ball of Chotu sa sunshine to be fostered by Gadha🥲. So here is a marham patti for all. Mere liye toh jo hai woh bas ShiVi hai☺️😌.