Naina opened the door to find innocent-looking Prateek and she welcomed him inside. She was about to close the door when she observed Nakul standing at the door staring at her with his radiant blue eyes.
Prateek chimed in, "Aunt, this is my chachu", with a huge grin as he hugged his little sister.
Letting out a sigh, Naina smiled a bit and asked Nakul to come in.
Nakul noticed dark circles under Naina's black mesmerizing eyes due to lack of sleep. She looked really tired. He planned to convince her to go home for once and atleast change into something comfortable when he realized that she was still wearing the same gracious peach colored silk sari which appeared badly crushed by now. He was genuinely impressed by her strength.
Prateek and Awantika were talking animatedly while Nakul an
