Ayush stuffed a piece of toasted bread into his mouth, stretching his hands to get the jar full of jam that perched cozily on top of the kitchen cupboard.
"Papa, give me first. You eat after that."said Kevin as he sat grinning on one of the dining chairs, while his father got his hands on the container.
"Fine!But you are not getting anything more than three spoons. "Ayush chided as he put the jar on the dining table.
Kevin pouted and folded his arms across his chest.
"Nobody loves me! Papa and Mama will starve me for days. "he complained, eyeing the way Samaira spread the jam on his toasts. She was sitting beside him as a silent spectator of all the drama that has been going on since the morning.
"Momma, why are you spreading like as if it's poison, put some more no! Please! "he exclaimed shaking her hands.
"Come on, Kevin! You know I'll give you without papa's knowledge. Keep quiet."She hushed him. Kevin grinned again as his father eyed them suspiciosly.
"What secret mission is going on?"Ayush demanded.
"I'm giving him as much as jam as he want. "Samaira said pragmatically.

"What? He'll get some disease! "he precautioned.

"He's just a kid and we don't feed him sweets daily. Let him eat. "she said.

"Fine! "he accepted defeat. Kevin pushed his tongue out of his mouth at Ayush and stuffed a toast gilded with the reddish sweet jelly.

"By the way, where are you taking us for the picnic.......Aira? "Ayush asked very casually, stressing the name very much.
Samaira's eyes bulged out of their sockets and almost came out into the air. She spat the water inside her mouth which landed right on Ayush's face.
"I'm sorry, sorry! It was unintentional."she pumped as she handed him some tissues. Ayush's forehead cringed as he glared at her. He took the glass of water that was in front of him on the table.
"Ayush, no! "Samaira yelled but it was too late. She was drenched in water and the kohl that lined her eyes, spread into unique patterns on her face.
"Ayush, I told you it was unintentional! How old are you?? "she screeched as she emptied a jug of water on his head.
"Youuuu!! What did you just do?Ask that question to yourself! "Ayush seethed as he looked as if he came out after bath without drying himself.
"Gift or shit, you give me some and I'll give you ten times more! Beware!!And you spoiled me!"she warned cheekily which made him look at her from head to toe.

"Anyway, I'm glad that you're returning to your old self, even if that cost my hair style. "he said in a puckish tone.

"You too are back to the old you.I don't know how but don't change anymore. "she uttered softly, running her fingers through wet fringes.
"It's because of you! "Ayush controlled the urge to scream this at her face and silenced himself. He pursed his lips and looked away from her.

"I won't change. "he whispered after a pause.

"But only until you remain yourself."he said after a short while.

She cocked her head and looked at him, trying to read his face. She couldn't decipher what was going on in his mind. But one thing she was sure of,his words had a huge effect on her. They made her think and sometimes wonder and sometimes feel..... loved.

"I seriously don't want to be the old me. I genuinely love my current self. I'm no more an idiot to beg to a cheater. I won't get my myself insulted by and cry over an asshole. I'm ready to face anything that comes my way. It's not so easy to break me now. "she murmured gently after getting herself out of the pool of thoughts.

"Amidst all this, just don't forget to smile. "he stated.

"I won't.After all, you're here, doing everything childish and flirting so that my lips curve up. "she vouched and exhibited an effulgent smile on her face. He heartily returned her gesture and ran his long fingers through his messy hair.

"I've to change! "he said and she nodded,giving him a you-deserve-it smile.

But before going to his room, he walked closer to her and stood before her, merely an inch away. He placed a hand on the table besides and leaned closer, blocking her sight from flitting elsewhere.

"Anyway, you should be glad that you have someone to spoil you... at this age. "he mumbled and was gone before she could reply. She planted her fists on her hip, and stared at his closed room, frowning.
.
.
.
.
.
Samaira smiled gleefully as the dancing wind touched her face. She was walking through the Dubai creek park, accompanied by her family,the place where she decided to spend the promised picnic.
They spotted a water fountain and decided to sit near to it, while leaving the kids to run around and play.
It was all green around her with a very vast lawn and innumerous trees.
"I can't thank you enough for choosing this place."Ayush said thankfully, sitting beside her.

"I know you love greens and despair was etched on your face when you came here,in Dubai for the first time.So I thought this place is perfect. "she replied, staring at the red flowers planted in a straight line a few steps away.

Ayush followed her gaze and let the beauty of nature mesmerize him.

"This is such a beautiful place, why are we just sitting?Let's look around! "Ayush exclaimed as he stood up.

"But the kids! "Samaira reminded as she looked at them, having fun in play area nearby.

"We won't go far, just here!"he assured giving her a hand to get up. She hesitantly held his hands and stood up. They started walking forward and Samaira kept looking at the kids every now and then.
After a short time, Samaira noticed Ayush looking at her in amusement. She asked him about that with her eyes and he signalled her too look at her hands. As she followed his gaze, she realized that their fingers were intertwined, reminding her of the fact that she never withdrew her palm after she was helped by him.
She pulled away her fingers awkwardly and looked elsewhere to escape from his teasing glance. She expected his usual coming-close-and-whispering-something drama, but more to her relief, nothing of that sort happened.

Few minutes later, Ayush saw Samaira looking up at the cable cars taking a ride overhead. He knew that she always loved observing things from heights and she wanted to do exactly that now. It was the same reason why the balcony of their house had become her favourite spot.

"Hey! Won't you go in one of them? "he asked her pointing at one of them?
"I want to. Will you look after the kids? "she asked.

He nodded and she grinned, getting up and making her way to the boarding point.

On her way,she saw a flock of pigeons gathered a few distance away. She went to them and walked through there, some of the birds fluttered her wings and made their way to the sky.
The light wind made her tresses fly rhythmically. Her dupatta too, joined them.

Ayush stared at the angelic sight, as if lost in a beautiful trance.

She got into a cable car after waiting for her turn. Lush green lawns and high trees greeted her eyes as she looked down. The Dubai creek lay shimmering in the sunshine. It was a thirty minutes ride that covered 2.3 kilometers of the park. She was also able to see Old Dubai Skyline and the skyscrapers of Sheik Zayed road.

After the refreshing ride, she got down and hurried to her family. It was time for sunset and she had to speed up so that they a reach a particular restaurant on time.

After a while, they reached the restaurant and she had already booked seats for them. They sat on their respective seats and ordered some snacks.

"Today was the best day ever! "Thank you Samaira! "Ayush remarked as he sipped some tea from a cup after the order was served.

"You've more to see. Look outside! "she whispered and he followed her gaze through the glass partition before which they were setting. He widened his eyes to magnificent sight. The sun was slowly setting into the creek, painting the clouds in brilliant crimson. The skyscrapers gleamed in a heavenly light and the waters sparkled luminously.The stunning sillhoutes of the far away buildings added more beauty to the sight. Being a lover of nature, Ayush literally reached heaven.
"This is the beat thing ever! I dunno why that stupid Naveen freaking dumped you! "Ayush spoke and quickly bit his lips.

"As a matter of fact, I'm glad he did. "Samaira replied bluntly.
She dropped her head down to sip her brewing coffee, very much aware of the surprised stare laiden upon her.

"As a matter of fact, I too am glad he did so. "he said after a short silence. Now it was her turn to widen her eyes.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
If things have been mushy mushy in the last few parts, sorry I can't help it 😁
Why do I write it?
Reason 1.I think it kinda lightens the mood.
2.I don't want you my readers to read only about tears tears and tears in this book .
3.On those days, the monthly devil had been kicking my (you know where😜)

Thank you so much cutie_pixie123 for the beautiful banners, this update is dedicated to you:)

So, how was this update?(I can understand if it turned out a bit boring 😁)I need comments❤