Anupama's POV:-
"Scout sit down in your place or I will give your food to Fonsie." I tell the most dramatic dog I have ever seen in my life who doesn't know when to stop his tantrum. Currently, he is throwing his daily dose of tantrum which means he wants some cuddle time from me.
However, the furry boy is not in the mood for listening to me. He only whines and stomps his feet on the floor making Jasmine di and Mama Melody bursr into laughter. However, I don't budge from my decision and turn to cook dinner. It's been two weeks since the party and Baba is still here so I have decided to make Indian food for everyone.
Riya is also here but she has gone out with her new friends to look around the city. She is behaving quite oddly for some days after meeting those new friends. It's not like she will tell me anything but I don't trust this new friend group. Because whenever she comes back home, she doesn't even talk to anyone and straight goes to her room. I can see that Baba and Dadabhai are also getting worried about her but seems like no one wants to ask her anything. I just hope she is not doing anything reckless that can put her in any type of harm.
"You know Mama Melody I was so shocked when I first saw Anu being so close with the dogs because she was so terrified of dogs in the past. But now look at her, she has become a perfect dog-mom." Jasmine di comments.
"You are absolutely right my dear. Anupama was extremely scared of the dogs when she first came here, she was even more scared because she thought that they would harm Advira. However, she can not resist the charm of the dogs for very long." Mama Melody replies making me roll my eyes. They are talking as if I am not present here.
Mr. Bianchi has been super busy nowadays with the corporation of the new branch of Baba's company. Dadabhai is also going with him to finalize some important things. I am really happy to see that my husband and brother are bonding so well over time, just if Baba can bond with my new family then I will be in seventh heaven.
"The dessert is ready Anu. Do you want me to set up the table for dinner?" Jasmine di asks making me look at her.
"Hmmm, dinner is also done, and also it's close to 9 PM so I think it will be good to set up the table." I reply while putting the peas pulao on a bowl. For dinner I have made Peas Pulao, Masala Kulcha, Paneer Bhurji, Chicken Tikka Masala and Jasmine di has made Ras Malai for dessert.
Just as I am leaving the kitchen to get freshen up, I notice that Baba is sitting on the couch while Advira is sitting on the floor staring at each other. My eyes widen because it is the first time that I have seen my daughter and my father so close but what surprise me the most is that they seem to have a staring match going on between them. I don't disturb them and go to my bedroom. Actually, it's Mr. Bianchi's bedroom that I am staying in. Both of us like to embrace each other while falling asleep so we have decided to live in the same room.
However, my bedroom is still mine because my dear husband has told me that whenever I feel like I need some alone time I can go there. After getting freshen up I go back to the dining room to see that Mr. Bianchi along with Dadabhai has arrived and currently sitting in the living room. I tell them to get freshen up and ask Baba to come to the dining area for dinner.
Soon, everyone is sitting at the dining table while the maids bring the foods. Anyone can see the satisfaction in Baba's face noticing what I have prepared because everything is his favorite and that makes me happy knowing that at least somewhat I am the reason behind his enjoyment.
Everyone praises me for the dinner except Baba who silently eats his dinner. After dinner, Mama Melody orders me to go to my room and take rest. I try to object but she doesn't listen to me so I reach the bedroom and shake my head seeing that Mr. Bianchi is working on his laptop. I go to the closet and take out a comfy pajama set before going to the washroom to get changed.
My husband dearest is still working when I come back from the washroom. So, I take the laptop from him ignoring his protest before putting it on the nearby table. I get in the bed and tell him to sleep beside me. When he doesn't comply with me, I show him the puppy face which I have learned from Advira. He chuckles and lays down while holding me in his arms.
"Tomorrow is Sunday so I want to take you out, alone." He says while playing with my fingers.
"But what about Advira? Who will look after her?" I ask.
"I have already talked to Melody about it. She is going to Uncle Gabriel's house tomorrow and she has told me that she will take our baby with her." He replies making me hum.
"Okay, but where are we going?" I ask while putting my chin on his chest looking at his eyes.
"We are going to spend the whole day sightseeing so wear something comfortable." He answers with a smile. I nod my head and lay my head down on his chest. It has become a routine for us, he will hold me in his arms while I lay my head on his chest because I like to hear his heartbeat before falling asleep.
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The next day
Do you know the feeling when you feel giddy for some reason unknown to you? That's the same I am feeling right now. I have been standing in front of the mirror for some minutes but I am still not satisfied with my look. I have never been so careful about my look or appearance but today I want to look my best. This is the first time I am going out with my husband for some alone time and I want to enjoy every moment of it.
I have chosen a skin-fitting dress with minimum makeup on my face and for shoes, I have worn nude block heels. I have tried to keep it moderate in hope that Mr. Bianchi will like how I am looking.
"Fantastic Anu." Dadabhai says coming to my room. I turn around with a smile to see that he has Advira in his arms. I have already gotten her ready in a cute little white dress but what makes me smile big is the flower crown that is set up around her hair.
"Thank you dadabhai. But who gave this flower crown to Advira?" I ask curiously while kissing my baby's hands.
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