Over the next few days at the resort, Ishaan wove himself into Ahan’s world — not as a father, not even as a friend, but as someone the little boy began to trust deeply.
It started with silly balloon animals, moved to impromptu magic tricks, and before anyone could label it — Ishaan had become Ahan’s favorite grown-up after “Mumma.”
He was the “ice cream uncle,” the “race partner,” the “quiet storyteller” who always had time to listen. And Ahan, in his innocent way, started looking for Ishaan before bedtime, during meals, even between games.
One evening, while Arohi was helping Nina with some last-minute honeymoon packing, Ahan tugged on Aman’s sleeve.
“Where is that funny uncle again? I wanna show him my new toy car,” he said.
Aman, glancing at Nina, said gently, “He’s nearby, buddy.
