4. The Family
A man with such magnetic power stood in his gym, moving the weights like they were part of him. Muscles flexed with every lift, sweat shining on his skin, and his eyes stayed fixed ahead. The quiet was broken only by the steady clink of metal—controlled, precise, unshakable.
His breaths were deep and steady, each one rolling out of him like controlled bursts of power.
The Man, The CEO, The Legend, The Player, The King, The--
Abhinav Shekhawat
Bhaiii...
(Goofily nosy tone)
Brother...
Ruhi Shekhawat
Beta...
(overly eager)
Child..
Anant Shekhawat
Bachhe...
(overly eager)
Child...
The sound came from outside the gym. Just a step away from entering the room but-
They'll never before Abhay allows them.
Perks of being in an Indian family though.
Abhay Shekhawat
(released a final breath on pausing in his mid push-up session)
(stood up)
Sweat was glistening all over his big built body.
Abhay stepped out of the gym and saw his parents and brother assembled.
Abhay Shekhawat
(folded his arms and looked at the three)
Abhinav Shekhawat
Bhai papa ko kuchh kehna hai.
(blurted as soon as possible to get of the red zone)
Brother Dad wants to say something.
Anant Shekhawat
(shocked but maintained his posture)
Your mother wants to say something.
(did the same)
Ruhi Shekhawat
Whatt? (shocked as well)
(shook her head knowing there's no point being with those two)
Yes yes, Beta there's something important.
Ruhi Shekhawat
But first, go get fresh and dress nicely.
(said sternly)
No phone.
Abhay Shekhawat
(Simply nodded)
Ruhi Shekhawat
(turned and left)
Anant Shekhawat
(turned and left behind his wife)
Abhinav Shekhawat
(ran behind both of them)
Abhay Shekhawat
(went straight to his room to get ready)
Came back to the room in just a towel that hung low on his hips, clinging just enough to stay in place, the bare skin above it still cool and damp from the shower bath.
He got dressed up in 15 minutes and came down as instructed by his mother.
Abhay Shekhawat
(phone rang)
Adhrit Dubey (ML PA)
📞Boss, details of the site and domain zone regarding the new logistics project has been received at 8 am this morning.
Abhay Shekhawat
📞Tell them to proceed to the site and start the negotiation. Just Negotiation.
(replied sternly while climbing down the stairs)
Adhrit Dubey (ML PA)
📞Okay boss. I'm on my way to you house.
Abhay Shekhawat
📞No go straight to the site. I'm coming.
Abhay Shekhawat
(declined the call)
Ruhi Shekhawat
ABHAYYYYYYY!!!!!!
(shouted)
Phone rakh.
Put the phone away.
Abhay Shekhawat
(shook his head)
It was important Maa.
What is the important thing that you need to tell me?
Ruhi Shekhawat
Teri shaadi ho rhi hai.
You are getting married.
Abhinav Shekhawat
(choked on water)
Abhay Shekhawat
(head jerked up toward his mother)
Why?
(calmly)
Ruhi Shekhawat
Mujhe bachha chahiye.
I need a child.
Anant Shekhawat
(choked on breath)
Abhinav Shekhawat
(coughing)
Abhay Shekhawat
Then you should talk with papa about this.
Ruhi Shekhawat
(eyes widened)
*looked at Anant*
Ruhi Shekhawat
N-no, I-I meant from you. I want a grandchild from you.
Abhay Shekhawat
(released a heavy sigh)
Maa not now. I am busy.
Abhinav Shekhawat
Busy doing nothing. Khaali pure din sabko daant te rehte hai. Main gya tha toh maine dekha tha mummy.
(He just scolds everyone all day. I saw it when I went to him.)
Abhay Shekhawat
(glares at him)
Ruhi Shekhawat
Yeh sb shaadi na krne ki vjah se ho rha hai. Mujhe pata hai.
(this all is because you're not married. I know.)
Abhay Shekhawat
What kind of logic is it Maa?
(frustrated)
Ruhi Shekhawat
Yes, when you get a wife, then she will put you on the right track, and your life will become peaceful. Now it's your choice, if you want to marry someone you choose, or shall we take the lead?
Ruhi's words unknowingly twisted the knob of Abhay's frustration to the point that the thought itself was repulsive in his life.
Abhay Shekhawat
ENOUGH!!!!!!
(utterly furious)
Ruhi Shekhawat
(flinched hard)
Anant Shekhawat
ABHAY!!!!!! BEHAVE.
Abhay Shekhawat
(taking deep breaths to calm himself down)
Maa.....
Please, not now.
I'm sorry. You know I didn't-...
(left without saying anything further)
Ruhi Shekhawat
(tears gathered in her eyes as she saw him going)
He didn't even eat anything. It's all my fault.
Anant Shekhawat
Shhh. Nothing's your fault. It's just that he is not comfortable with this topic.
Baar baar bolenge toh aadat pad jayegi.
(said while patting her head)
(If we'll say that to him again and again, he'll get used to it.)
Ruhi Shekhawat
(chuckled softly)
Abhinav Shekhawat
(silent)
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