After 3 years
Author's p.o.v
It's been three years since Devika and Abhinav are divorced. They aren't together anymore.
In these three years, many things have changed in their life. Devika has become more mature and sensible woman. She is living with her kids in a luxurious apartment. Her siblings aren't living with her anymore as she has sent them abroad for higher studies.
On the other hand, Abhinav has become a good person for the sake of his children and Devika. He is living in another apartment in Devika's locality. He is living there as her neighbour so that he can be with his kids maximum time. He is still trying his best to earn Devika's forgiveness. He is determined that he will not give up until he earns her forgiveness.
Devika and Abhinav's children are now 5 years old and they live with their mother and father both. They still don't know why their parents don't live under the same roof.
Right now, Devika and Abhinav are in a shopping mall with their kids. They are buying clothes for participating in Arnav and Apeksha's wedding.
Yes, Arnav and Apeksha are getting married. After asking forgiveness for 3 years finally, Arnav earned forgiveness from Apeksha. She has given him a hard time. She punished him for misbehaving with Devika and herself.
" How is mamma looking in this pink colour lehenga?" Devika asked her little kids holding a lehenga on her shoulder.
Before her kids could say anything, Abhinav said smiling," You look beautiful in every colour. But, I think red will suit you more."
" I didn't ask you," Devika told him with her cold voice and Abhinav just sighed. He knows very well that Devika will never ask for his opinion as she is still angry with him.
" Mamma, that red lehenga will suit you more. Papa is right," Devansh said innocently pointing his one baby finger towards a red lehenga.
Devika's other kids also agreed with their papa. Devika only gave Abhinav a cold stare and Abhinav just chuckled looking at Devika's angry face.
" I have just suggested. It's not my fault," Abhinav said making puppy dog eyes and stood behind his kids to protect himself from Devika's wrath.
Devika couldn't control her laughter seeing Abhinav's funny behaviour. It would be a lie if she says that she has no feelings for Abhinav. Over the years she has developed some feelings for Abhinav which she doesn't want to accept.
Finally, Devika bought the red lehenga as she didn't have any choice. Her kids requested her to buy it and she couldn't ignore their request.
After that, Abhinav bought his suit which was also selected by his kids. He wanted Devika to choose his suit but she didn't. She ignored him intentionally.
Now, Abhinav and Devika are in the kids' section. They are selecting dresses for their kids.
Devika is trying to select some beautiful frocks for Dipti and Drishti when she noticed that a salesgirl is trying to seduce Abhinav.
Abhinav is selecting some kids suit for Devansh and Daksh when a salesgirl started to seduce him. The girl is batting her eyelids continuously and giving some seducing signals to Abhinav. He is so busy selecting dresses that he isn't noticing the girl.
" Sir, this suit will look good on your son," The girl said seductively giving a black colour suit to Abhinav. She brushed her fingers with Abhinav's hand while giving this suit.
Abhinav asked Devansh," My boy, do you like it? How is that?"
" It's worst," Devika said coming forward before Devansh could say anything. Abhinav just looked at Devika with his startled eyes.
Devika looked at the girl from head to toe and said sternly," I will suggest you do your job properly and don't put your hands where it doesn't belong."
" Sorry, mam. I didn't get you," The girl replied trying to act innocent.
This time Devika couldn't control herself anymore and told the girl directly," Don't try to seduce my husband. If you again put your eyes and hands-on him then I will complain to the authority against you."
Abhinav heard Devika and just looked at her amusingly. He isn't understanding what he should say or how to react when Devika said the word my husband. A hope rose inside him hearing Devika.
" Devika, we should.........." Abhinav tried to say something when Devika snapped at him," Shut up. Didn't you see how she was trying to seduce you? Or, you are participating with her equally."
" No," Abhinav said and Devika gave a glare to the salesgirl.
Then, she paid the bill hurriedly and came out of this shop. She held Abhinav's one hand and told her kids to follow her. She came out of the shopping mall making a satisfied face.
On the other hand, Abhinav didn't understand what just happened. He is still in shock after seeing Devika's sudden action.
At Night
Abhinav's p.o.v
" Devika, what do you think about admitting the children into school? I asked Devika who is patting Drishti's head affectionately.
Right now, I and Devika are sitting in my apartment and my bedroom. The kids wanted me and Devika to tell stories so that they can sleep. That's why we are together. The kids are now fast asleep. Only I and Devika are awake.
Devika said having a serious look," It would be fine but I think we should wait for one year more."
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