Arya rushed to the kitchen, tightly holding Anvi's legs.
Anvi asked, “What happened?”
Arya said fearfully, “Mumma, a ghost is sitting on the sofa. Please don't leave me,” still tightly holding Anvi’s legs.
Anvi said, “Ghost? Arya, he is your dad.”
Arya cried, “No! He is not my dad.”
She rushed to the bedroom. “See, he is my dad,” she said, pointing to the photo. “He is a ghost.”
Virat, who was hearing everything, felt his heart break at her words.
Anvi said again, “Arya, don't say that. He is your dad.”
Arya began crying louder. “No! You are a cheater! No, he is not my dad!”
Anvi became angry and raised her hand to slap Arya, but Virat said softly, “Anvi.” Her hand stopped in mid-air. Arya instantly hid behind her mother’s legs.
Virat added quietly, “Ary... sorry. I'm leaving. I'm not your dad, dear.”
Arya replied angrily, “Go. Don't come again.”
Virat took his luggage from the bedroom and walked outside with a heavy heart. A moment no father ever wants in his life — when his daughter refuses to accept him. Anvi rushed behind him, leaving Arya alone. Arya looked at the family photo and held it close to her chest.
“When will you come, Dad?” she whispered.
Virat walked toward the gate while Anvi ran behind him. The watchman stopped him.
“Oye! You liar. Tell me, who are you?”
Virat showed his military ID and said calmly, “From the military. Came for an inspection.” The watchman immediately saluted him. Virat murmured quietly, “What’s the point?” and continued walking away.
Anvi kept running behind him, shouting, “Viraaaat!”
Finally, Anvi caught up with him. She took a long breath and said,
“Look... I will explain everything to her. Please come back. Please.”
Both of them went to a nearby garden and sat on a bench. Virat had lost all emotion.
Anvi said gently, “Virat, listen. I will convince her.”
Virat replied quietly, “How? She is scared of me. It's better if I stay away from her life.”
Anvi grabbed his hands and said, “Look, Virat. The bond between a father and daughter is pure. It just needs trust and time. I have an idea.”
Virat asked, “What?”
Anvi explained her plan to him.
After listening, Virat asked, “Will it work?”
Anvi replied confidently, “It will. Everything depends on you.”
She added softly, “Sorry... but please stay in a hotel for a few days.”
Virat took a deep breath and said, “Yeah.”
After a moment, Virat asked,“Anvi, can I ask you something?”
Anvi replied, “Of course. Tell me.”
Virat hesitated slightly.
“Can I hug you once?”
Anvi instantly hugged him and said softly,
“Stupid. I know my husband.”
After a long time, Virat felt a hug again — not just any hug, but one that touched his heart.
What is Anvi’s plan?
Will Virat and Arya unite again?
Only time knows the answer.25Please respect copyright.PENANAqRI62rL616


