8 - His family

Abhi's pov

The journey to Mumbai was very long. Siya was very sleepy. She didn't even get any time to rest after the wedding. We had to board the flight at early morning.

Returning to this place after a long time, I finally feel like I am coming back home. I always thought about this visit. Bringing Siya to meet them..I always dreamed about it.

Siya's pov

When we reached Mumbai Airport, a car was waiting for us. Abhi guided me towards the car. After half and hour journey we reached the gate of a big mansion. The name plate showed the name Khuranas. Who are these Khuranas? I haven't heard about them. I am sure they are not his relatives from both maternal or paternal sides. I could see the happiness in his eyes after planning this visit. Are the Khuranas someone important to him?

When we entered the compound he instructed me to get down. I saw someone coming running to us. "Chotte sab aa gaya", he said.

I was wondering "chotte sab and him. How can he be the chotte sab of this house?".

Soon a person came from the house. Even though he is the age of my dad, he still emitted the aura of a well built business man.

"Welcome home beta. How are you my champ?", He asked hugging Abhi.

"I am fine dad. Meet Siya, my wife and your daughter in law", he said while placing his arms around my shoulder.

Dad! How many dad does he have. And who is this man. He is acting just like his dad. Can't he understand that I am confused. Won't he explain everything to me?

"Oh so this is my precious daughter in law. I am still surprised how can you get such a good looking wife with your cold face. Anyway beta enter first and then we can continue our talk. Pratiksha is not here now otherwise she would have definitely done the grihapravesh and all. ", he said inviting us to the big hall.

"Where are they dad? I can't find anyone? ", he said wandering his eyes all over the hall.

Soon we heard the calling bell and some maid rushed to open the door. A girl and boy of around eighteen years came running and screaming " Bhayyaa" towards Abhi. I was literally startled. What is happening here?

The girl rushed to his body that he had to lift her up to balance his whole body. The little boy also came hugging him.

"We missed you so much bhai. Where the hell where you. You said you are going for few days and now its been an year. ", that little girl said.

"I missed you too dears. Sorry I could'nt come soon. Don't be angry at me. Ok? ", he said calming her.

"Who is this lady bhai? Don't tell me its your girlfriend? ", the boy was curious.

"This is Siya. My wife.", Abhi said.

Both were astonished.

"You married and you are informing us now? How dare you bhai.? ", it was very evident that both were angry at us.

"You know the circumstances were somewhat difficult. Thats why princess. Otherwise do you think I would hide anything from you?", Abhi said.

Soon both of them turned toward me. I was damn afraid. Will they eat me alive?

Then that little girl came near me and gave a heartwarming hug and told me," Welcome to our family di. I am Ishita. I am bhai's little sister. Your sister in law. I don't know how my idiotic bhai managed to woo you. You know my bhai won't dare to look at any woman. I even thought that he is gay at first. "

I smiled at her.

" This girl. Just met her now and started her bla blaaz. ", the boy said. He came to me and give me a hug . " I am Rohit, your brother in law. Ishita and I are twins. But I am elder than her. ", he said.

"Nice to meet you both.," I said.

"Mom would be damn excited if she meets you. You know she was keeping a number of pujas and upwas for getting bro married. Now finally that thing happened and she would be the happiest one. But you can meet her afternoon when she comes from the meeting. Ok bhabhi, now I will take you to bhai's room so that you can freshen up", Ishita said to me and took me to a room upstairs.

Just as I was about to enter his room, he rushed to the room before me and asked me to wait outside. I was really offended by his actions. I wanted to say to him that "Hey mister, its not your room anymore to order me to not to enter. Its mine too. ", but I swallowed my words as I had no intention to create a scene here.

After a few minutes I saw him going out of the room with a box. I was really curious. What might be in that box? Maybe things of his ex girlfriend? Why does he have those things still in his room.? As per my knowledge, he don't have any ex. But how can you know Siya? He might have a number of secrets that you don't know just like this newly born family.

As he left I entered his room. It was more like him unlike the room that I saw at Varma mansion. It had all his trophies, his cricket bats everything. He also had photos of him with his siblings. So this is his real family then who are the Varmas?

I arranged my clothes by making some space in the cupboard. Then I went to have a bath and freshened myself. When I got out after my bath, I could see Abhi arranging his clothes.

"Don't you think you have to explain everything to me? ", I asked immediately gazing at him.

"Siya, this is my family. You can treat them like your own. ", he said.

"Then what about Varmas? ", I was curious.

"They are also my family Siya. ", he said without elaborating.

"How can you have two families? Mr Khurana is your dad right? Why can't you explain clearly? I am your wife. I hope I have the right to know. "I really wanted to know whats happening and his short replies are making me sick.

Just then we heard a knock on the door. He went to open the door. A lady wearing an elegant saree with a pleasant smile was seen.

"Mom, I missed you so much. How are you mom? ", Abhi enquired.

"I am fine beta. Why didn't you inform me that you are coming? I know you only share whereabouts with your dad but still I am your mom. How can you not inform me about your arrival. Where's my bahu. How she have felt without getting a warm welcome from her mother in law. She would have thought about me as a vamp type mother in law. This is all because of you", she argued. Then her gaze fell on me.

"Oh my sweetheart. You were here. Siya right? Let me introduce myself. I am Prateesha Khurana. Your mother in law. I know my idiotic son didn't give you a warm welcome but dont worry I am here na. You love halwa right. I will make it for you."

"Thankyou aunty. Its nice to meet you. ", I said. But how could she know that halwa is my favourite.

"What aunty. I am not that old. You should start calling me mom just like Abhi. And I seriously don't like any formality. You can change anything in this house that you don't like. It's your home from now onwards. And I give my son to you. He is your responsibility now. And same goes with you too. Take care of your wife. ", she said.

I felt like this lady was not only elegant in look but beautiful at heart. She truely gave a motherly vibe. Abhi surely is lucky to get such a happy and warm family.

After a while we had dinner. A whole feast was prepared by his mom. And it was very tasty and fabulous. She is not just beautiful but also had all the qualities as a good wife and a mom. I should study many things from her. And Rohit and Ishita were so talkative unlike Abhi that they never made me feet left out. Dad was also fun loving type. He too chated a lot with me. Such a loving in laws. I think I am the one thats lucky here.

After the feast we went to the room. I was still waiting for Abhi to complete our conversation. He came and sat near to me in the sofa. But he was silent.

"Don't you trust me that you don't want to share anything with me? " I asked.

"Its not like that Siya. I don't know how to explain everything. Everything is complicated. ", with his words I knew he was bit hesitant to explain.

"As far as I know you, Varmas are your parents. You were living there during college. So please explain na who are these khuranas? ", I know I was pressuring him too much. But knowing everything is important to me.

"Prateesha khurana and Anand Varma are my biological parents.", he said.

That was really a shock for me.

"That means Anusha aunty is not your mother? ", I asked again with surprise.

"No. She is my dad's wife.", he said with pain in his eyes.