
All the families of Malhotra were gathered in the family room, Sidd sitting next to Alia. Alia seemed to have become familiar with everyone.
" kid Alia.., how is your family, anyone in your family "suddenly Mr. Aloch asked, Alia's smile was gone when she heard it, suddenly the feeling became anxious to answer. Plus everyone looked in his direction waiting for an answer.
" i only have a mother., my father has long since died" he said looking down sadly.
" heeiii.why are you so sad..," said the grandmother.
" kids.now we are your family.., why grieve" continued the mother.
" yes, I have not also become a father to you" added Mr. Aloch. Alia smiled, feeling happy with their attitude.
" thank you.., but I want to ask you something" said Alia
" yes say. " said grandma.
Alia looked doubtful.
" i. aaku..the daughter of an inmate.., will you hate me after knowing it? " tanya Alia, made everyone shocked, including Sidd. They were silent for a moment.
" i know you will hate me after hearing it, but a. aaku." said Alia stammering, Sidd clasped his hand slowly shakes his head.
" boy, your honesty has defined who you are, I believe your parents are good and honest people, they must have taught you the values of kindness" Sidd's father said,
" no matter if you come from a poor or inmate family, as long as the values of kindness you have, happiness will always be with you" she said.
Alia was calm with their answer.
" haayeee.. is enough to grieve.., now it is late at night.., I should rest first.., " said aunt.
" heeii. wait for me ". Uncle said following.
" yes already.you should rest "said mom.
" well ma'am, good night" said Sidd. He went to the room with Alia.
" i will also rest" said the grandmother.
Alia finished washing her face, Sidd was making his bed, on the couch. Then Alia picked up the pillow and blanket again, and put it back on the mattress.
" Alia. what are you doing "
" i don't want anyone to come in and watch you sleep there, they'll definitely think we're fighting again "he replied as he laid down his body. Slowly Sidd also laid down his body next to Alia. They both looked at the ceiling
" your family is very crowded and they are all very good" Alia said.
" hmmmm.. "
" i remember Varun., she only had her mother, I think she must be lonely" added Alia. Sidd got up and sat staring at Alia,.
" do you miss her "ask her.
" i just pity.., what do you think he's doing now? " ask Alia.
" don't know. "answer Sidd turned his eyes away. "if you want to know why not call him? " he said again as he stood up and opened the window.
" for what.., " said Alia, then get up and follow Sidd looking at the window.
The night breeze hit Sidd's face, the sky looked darker, it might rain.
" don't you miss Varun" said Sidd.
" waoow.the night was very cold "Alia replied ignoring Varun's words earlier, the night wind blew touching Alia's cheek, her hair fluttering touching Sidd's face.
" have you ever loved someone Sidd "asked Alia looking at him.
" yes.., "
" who.., "Alia's face started to rile.
" not anyone "
" huuhh.., you always do.., if you don't want to say it don't say "say then go, but his hands are pulled back by Sidd, and fall into his arms. Their eyes looked back at each other, the gaze of the two eyes piercing each other's hearts. The deeper, the closer, the slower one approached his lips.
Grrrrrhhhh... Gggrrrrrhhhh
The thunderous sounds shocked the two, instantly releasing their hands. Alia immediately turned around, Sidd felt groggy afterwards. Then immediately slept next to Alia who was bounded with bolts, both of them turned to each other, drifting in each feeling, time passed so quickly that both of them fell into a deep sleep.
*****
In the morning, the sun immediately shone on Alia's face until she rubbed her eyes because of the light that pierced into her eyelids. When he was about to wake up his body felt a bit heavy, glimpsed on the left turned out Sidd was close to his body. His hands had pierced Alia's body, hugging her like a bolster. Alia was about to try to raise her hand but it felt heavy, instead becoming tighter.
He also had to hold it for a while. His heart thumped even more as he looked at Sidd's face, but quickly averted his gaze, afraid of him like that time again, he thought.
toookkk.
The sound of knocking woke Sidd up, as he opened his eyes the face of Alia was so close, but he was just silent. As soon as he realized his hand was hugging Alia, he immediately let go.
" sorry.." he said.
" it's okay "answered Alia, then got up and opened the door.
Ananya was standing at the door.
" morning.." said. Alia gave a smile . "wahh. wahhh. brother is still sleeping.., I'm sorry to bother you "he said when he saw that part of Sidd's body was still covered in a blanket.
" it's okay.., we've also woken up. " replied Alia.
" all right.., now clean your bodies and come down.., all are waiting "
" wait.., for what "ask Sidd.
" yes, for breakfast, what else "he replied jokingly, then left.
" what's wrong "asked Alia. Sidd shrugged his shoulders, then got up and was about to walk to the bathroom, but Alia got ahead of him faster.
After Siddarth and Alia finished they went straight down, and joined the others. They all seemed happy, Alia was amazed by this family, if only she really became one of the members of their family, would be very happy to have a complete family, he thought. However, when his gaze is fixed on Siddarth, will he indeed be his destiny. Sidd has always been a very good man, always there when he was in trouble, whether it was possible for him to fall in love with Siddarth. Sidd turned to Alia, with a look of astonishment.
" what's "his whisper.
" no.., " answered Alia averted her eyes.
" if you.always look at me like that.you can fall in love later "tease Sidd slowly. Alia turned her head, her face flushed red upon hearing that, Sidd just moved his eyebrows, then sat back down to bribe his food.
*****
That afternoon
Alia was in my grandmother's room, listening to her reading the prayer book.
" Alia. Come here son, " said grandma finished reading.
Alai.
" have Sidd been bothering you all this time "ask him.
" no, grandma.why?
" it's okay, grandma just thought her behavior would be spoiled.., grandma still remember when she was a child.., if scolded by her father or mother.., surely she ran to me "
" really.. "
" hmmm... Do you want to see her face as a child? " Alia nodded. "please bring me that album.., "appoint grandma. Alia took it and gave it to the old woman, opening each sheet of the album, grandmother recounted Siddarth's childhood. Alia laughed at him sometimes.
" wahh.. wahh.., mother if you have told me must have forgotten the time. "said Sumitra's mother approached. "this is taking medicine first.., then this is your time to rest "
" Sumitra. You'll know later when your son-in-law catches up with "his scolding, and then takes his medicine.
" Alia come to my mother's room, there's something she wants to show me "she said, then left.
" go.., or she'll nag you later "muck grandma softly and smile. Alia got up and left. Sumitra's mother had been waiting for her. The room is so big and so elegant but simple.
" honey. Come here "he said. Alia approaching.
" now that you are part of this family.precisely the daughter-in-law of the Malhotra family.., this "while giving a red box.
" what is this mom? "
" this is the hereditary inheritance of the Malhotra family, my in-laws gave it to me when I first came to this house.., and now I give it to you " .Alia seemed to hesitate to accept it.
" but ma'am., aaku.. "
" my dear. I believe and trust you.., you will be the best wife for Siddarth, love will make you complete each other " said mother again. Alia opened the box and saw 2 gold bracelets, had unique carvings and looked very special, she also felt more guilty with the attitude of the mother, who was too good to her.
" wear the bracelet at the right time "he said again. "oh yes, mother will go to the temple with your uncle and aunt.. " caress Alia's cheek and leave.
At that time the house looks lonely, Sidd just returned home after a short walk outside, then took a cold drink, then headed to his room. When he was about to enter the room his step was stopped when Alia showed a photo of him when he was 6 years old, without wearing clothes and was crying plus snot that rung in his nose.
" it turns out you used to be like this hahahaaah, I just found out that you are very dirty too..," Alia led with a laugh. Sidd was wide-eyed at the embarrassing photo of himself.
" Aliaa. give it to me. "he said asking, but Alia instead ran and mocked him again.
" wahhh.. waahhh.. you were not even able to clean your snot.hahhaaaah." said Alia again. Sidd continued to chase after her, Alia ran out of the room, and circled the sofa.
" Alia. I'm not kidding.give me quick.. "
" yes. yes. yes, I will not give it.., you know I will keep it.." teased the girl again, she ran back into the room. Sidd quickly grabbed Alia's hand, and twisting it backwards, his movements locked.
" aaauuuhhhcw... " Alia is hysterical, taking off her picture. Sidd heard the hysterical screams of Alia letting go of her hand, ignoring the photos of her.
" what's up.. " Sidd was worried. Alia grimaced in pain. "i'm sorry I hurt you "he said feeling guilty, then checked Alia's hand.
" aauuhhhhhh." ringis Alia again. Then Sidd quickly took the compress, and,
" i'm sorry. I was completely unintentional.." she said again.
" it's okay.., "Sidd greased the oil and massaged it slowly, Alia looked at the worry on Sidd's face.
" you'd better take a break.., I'll come back later" said Sidd, as he was about to get out, Sidd saw a picture of himself lying on the floor, and took it. "this, keep it " sidd said give it to Alia again. Alia accepted it. After that, Sidd left.
*****
At night all the Malhotra family were having dinner together. Everyone had started to take food and drink, but Alia was still silent taking nothing, her hands still felt pain moved.
" Alia.., you're not eating? " greet Sumitra's mother.
" yeah.mom.. " Alia tried to move her hand, Aunt Manorama saw her grimacing.
" haayyeee.. You're okay, why are your hands like that" said the astonished aunt. Everyone looked towards Alia confused.
" Alia dear.why with your hands "ask grandma too, her hands look a bit swollen. Alia then looked at Sidd.
" a. I. did not accidentally do it "said Sidd suddenly, everyone was wide-eyed and surprised to hear it. Ananya was drinking at the time so choked.
" do.., what are you doing ?" ask me confused.
" yes, you hit him? " ask grandma too
" haayyeee.. sister-in-law ,mother.., do what's more.., Alia. does she force you hah. " said aunt, everyone became laughing.
" it's not so bi. " replied Sidd.
" that's not how.., you should be looking for a balanced opponent if you want to break someone's hand "uncle said.
" uncle that's not what I mean "trying to explain, but his family actually more and more literate.
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