Chapter 80 — The Tulips

The next day, Arnav took Ritika, Arhaan and Ayat to meet Veeresh's family.

Arhaan had been unusually quiet during the drive.

Ritika noticed the bouquet in his hands.

Ritika: Arhaan, what did you bring?

Arhaan smiled.

Arhaan: Nothing, Mumma.

Arnav glanced at him through the rear-view mirror.

Arnav: I know that face.

Arhaan: Baba, just drive.

Ayat giggled.

When they reached, Thoshini came outside to greet them.

The moment Arhaan saw her, his face lit up.

He walked toward her and held out a bouquet of tulips.

Arhaan: These are for you.

Thoshini looked surprised.

Thoshini: For me?

Arhaan nodded.

Thoshini: Thank you, Arhaan.

She smiled and accepted the flowers.

Veeresh, who was standing nearby, immediately looked suspiciously at Arnav.

Veeresh: What is your son planning with my daughter?

Arnav raised his eyebrows.

Arnav: Why are you asking me?

Veeresh: Because I know you.

Poornima immediately interrupted.

Poornima: Shut up, Veer. He is just giving her flowers.

Veeresh looked at the bouquet.

Veeresh: Just flowers?

Poornima: Yes.

Veeresh: Those are her favourite flowers.

He turned toward Arnav.

Veeresh: Tell me, Arnav.

Arnav tried not to laugh.

Arnav: What do you want me to tell you?

Veeresh: Why does your son know my daughter's favourite flowers?

Arhaan immediately stepped forward.

Arhaan: Because I asked.

Veeresh looked at him.

Arhaan: What's wrong with giving her flowers, Veer Mamu?

Veeresh: Nothing is wrong with flowers.

He pointed toward him.

Veeresh: But I am watching you.

Arhaan smiled innocently.

Arhaan: You can watch.

Ayat started laughing.

Ritika covered her smile.

Poornima shook her head.

Poornima: Veer, don't scare the boy.

Veeresh: I'm not scaring him.

He looked at Arhaan.

Veeresh: I'm just reminding him that I'm her father.

Arhaan nodded seriously.

Arhaan: I know.

Then he looked at Thoshini.

Arhaan: But she liked the flowers.

Thoshini smiled.

Thoshini: I did.

Veeresh looked at Arnav again.

Veeresh: Arnav...

Arnav finally laughed.

Arnav: Veer, I told you. I can't control this boy.

Veeresh: That's exactly what I'm worried about.

Arhaan proudly stood beside Thoshini while Ayat giggled.

Poornima looked at Veeresh.

Poornima: Let them enjoy their day.

Veeresh sighed.

Veeresh: Fine.

Then he pointed at Arhaan.

Veeresh: But I'm watching you.

Arhaan smiled.

Arhaan: I know, Veer Mamu.