It was the day of excitement in Jodhpur palace; the Godh Bharai ( baby shower) of their elder princess. The whole population of the region was present in the palace.

Many pujas were conducted and the whole function was mainly for women only. Anika was very much pampered by both the families.

After all customary functions, she was blessed by all the elders present there to give birth to a healthy baby.

Now, it was the gifting ceremony. Both the families covered Anika with umpty number of gifts. Among them, there were ornaments for Anika, cradles and toys for baby, many different clothes, artifacts etc. Shivay had specially made a beautiful anklet for Anika and a small one for their baby too. Anshika gifted her mother, a beautiful picture frame with Shivika & her photos in it; there was a small space left for her upcoming Chotu.

The last chance of gifting was for Rikara. All of them wondered as they were standing there empty handed. Both of them took Shivika to the palace garden & then uncovered their gift.

It was a live 3D painting of Shivika with Anshika, done by Om. Gauri had made a beautiful sculpture of a mother carrying a small baby in her arms. Anika was emotional; she hugged both Om & Gouri. She told that this was the best ever gift she had received; even Shivay was overjoyed seeing their love. It was a very beautiful family moment.........

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It was a cold night. Om & Gouri woke up hearing the crying of baby in the cradle next to the bed. It was Gouri who woke up first; she went near the cradle, took the baby & started pacifying him. By that time Om had already woke up. Both of them sat on the bed, Gouri with baby in her hands. Om started to recite some shayaris.
G: kya he yeh, omkaraji. Do you think that he will sleep hearing these shayaris?
O: bilkul Gouri...you want to see?

As he finished reciting, the baby had calmed down & was about to sleep.
G: don't know why he is always crying at this time.
O: Gouri why don't we make him sleep between us?
G: no omkaraji, what if he get some infection?
O: no, rather he might have a good sleep in our warmth.

So they made him lay between them. He was having a sound sleep.
Om could hear Gouri sobbing.
O: kya hua baba?
G: I remembered sleeping in between my aayi & papa. I used to cuddle between them ,when  they hug me from both sides... ( crying)

Om thought, ever since Aniket ( Shivika's Son) was born she was being so much emotional thinking of her childhood.
He wanted to cheer her up.
O: come closer Gouri...

He took hold of Gouri & hugged her too; she was smiling.
O: do you know, in fact I'm having 3 kids. Cherry, chotu & you!!!

She smiled, it was true that he would treat her like a kid sometimes.

G: waise omkaraji, I think he is crying because he is away from his mom.
O: ya bhabhi is having high fever from past 2 days; so she cannot care chotu.
G: but you know one thing, I feel chotu will be more close to us .Just see, he is very much comfortable in our hands in this first month itself.
O: he will either be tadi like bhabhi or dabbang like you.
G: hmm.... anyways not planning to be a  zulfi like you.
O: Gouri...(he shouted)
G: shhh.... chotu ( smiling)

The duo were having a good sleep with chotu in between them......

Morning.....
Ani: did my chotu motu disturb you both?
O: nahi bhabhi, in fact he is very happy with us for past 3 days.
Pin: Anika , in my view our Aniket beta is going to be like Om & Gouri's son. See how happily he is playing in Om's hands. I can't believe it Om, how are you really managing to keep him so happy?
Ani: mummyji, I will be very happy to give my chotu to these two. (smilimg)
Gou: jiji,  I love to spend time with kiddos, really....just see how cutely he is looking his choti ma....cho chweet.....
Bua: puttar Gouri, but the real difficulties will start when you will have to care for your own kids(she winked)

More than Gouri, it was Om who was blushing. After the birth of Aniket, now all of their eyes were on rikara.

Jha: bilkul sahi he Gouri. Om hadn't given me much trouble; but Rudra was really a very naughty one.

All were laughing.....but still Om & Gouri were watching each other and imagining about a life with their kids..

Dadi: par jhanvi, compared to Tej , Rudra's naughtiness was nothing. We both had a tough time managing him.. It's good he is not here, else... (laughing)

The family was having a good time sharing all baby stories.....

Gouri was sitting in her room, studying. Her classes were now made regular by Om. He wanted her to complete her higher secondary education level & move to graduation very soon. Of course it was bit difficult for her but she had to work hard to reach her goal; she knew this.

She heard a knock at the door & saw Rudra coming in with a sad face. She made him sit on the Ottoman.
G: ka hua devarji , hmm....
R: bhabhi....bhabhi....I'm missing Saumya.

She was shocked; she knew all the stories. She also knew that Rumya loved each other. She had tried to sort out this but had failed.
G: are you serious Rudy?
R: haan bhabhi....you know papa is looking for a marriage proposal for me. I know it's time for my marriage. But I'm still confused, I don't know whether I can bring any other girl to my life. I don't know if my decision is right.
G: dekho Rudra, (she raised his face )
G: first itself I knew that you both have something more than friendship between you. But I don't know why you both are running away from this truth.
Just after few more months, she is going to finish her studies. This is a right chance Rudra. I wouldn't force you for anything but as a bhabhi, I will be always there with you in every decision. I will also help you to  take the right decision. Do you understand what I'm saying?
R: bilkul bhabhi...
G: OK, did soumya call you today?
R: how did you know that?
G: I thought you were so much indulged in her thoughts today; you don't have any other big problem to think deeply. So I just guessed it.
R: but I had been thinking about this for a long time; I was really stuck somewhere. I know shadi is important, I can't make a mistake again. I can't see her sad. But when she called me today, I didn't know how to answer her..so I didn't take the call.
G: no Rudra, in fact you should call her. Don't confuse her; after some casual talk, just try to understand her mind. Let's first see what is her take on this. I'm sure she would be also thinking about a marriage plan after her studies. So first, you have to convince your mind about your decision; then we will see the rest.

His eyes were moist, he felt big relief after talking to her. She could feel it through his smile.
R: chulbul bhabhi, now you have become my love guru; love guru of this great Rudy. How could you achieve this height ? Nation wants to know? (laughing)

She laughed hardly.
G: hey Rudy, I'm living with the most romantic person, your bhaiyya. So it is natural for me to become like this.
R: aha ....changa hai bhabhi....

They shared a hi-fi!!!!!!

Sorry to ruvya fans. I wrote this ff last year even before Bhavya came, on the request of rumya fans. If I change the pair , then there will be lot of changes to be made. I love ruvya but I greatly miss rumya. I know many of you do. There are only few moments of rumya but I hope rumya fans will enjoy. Once again sorry to ruvya fans , I'll definitely include them in my next ff.

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