Billionaire’s Love From India

Lavanya was about to say no, but Eden stopped her holding her hand. “We will stay, mom.”

“Eden but your work…” He didn’t let her complete her sentence. “I know, but my employees were handling my work till now on my behalf. Nothing is wrong if they will handle it for a few more days. I want to celebrate Diwali, and didn’t you tell me that you used to help mom with decorations on the festivals? I want to see how you decorate the home here at the festivals.”

Lavanya looked at him in surprise. “You still remember that. You’ve got a really sharp memory.” Eden smiled proudly at her compliment, and Sakshi became happy as she will get to spend more time with Lavanya and Eden.

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A day before Diwali, Lavanya was making a beautiful Rangoli (A traditional Indian art form in which decorative patterns are created on the floor using materials such as dry rice flour, coloured sand, and flower petals to celebrate auspicious occasions) with Niharika.

“It looks so amazing.” Eden clicked the photo of Lavanya making the rangoli on his phone. As they were done with the rangoli, Daksh and Lavanya helped Sakshi in decorating the entire house with flower garlands, fairy lights, and other decorative materials, making the entire home, giving all the festive vibes.

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Lavanya entered the room, holding a blue printed Kurta and a white Pajama for Eden. “Baby, wear this and get ready. Everyone is waiting for us for the Diwali Pooja (Worship).”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Eden took it from her, and quickly got ready. Lavanya was wearing an Anarkali suit, color coordinating with Eden. Sakshi smiled when she saw both of them. They worshiped God with everyone, and fed each other sweets. Niharika, and Lavanya lit the Diyas (earthen lamps) together all over the home.

Lavanya’s uncles arrived with their family. Avantika smiled when she saw Eden. Lavanya noticed this and went to warn Eden. “Avantika is also here. Don’t you dare allow her to come near you, or I will forget, you’re my Husband.”

Eden chuckled and pulled her cheeks. “Okay, my over possessive wife. I will keep that in mind.”

They all started bursting the crackers. Avantika tried to approach Eden, but he ignored her. Lavanya and Eden clicked lots of photographs with everyone, creating beautiful memories.

Lavanya laid down next to Eden, changing her clothes. “Did you enjoyed Diwali?”

“Yes, it was much better than Christmas and New Year.” Eden wrapped his arms around her.

She kissed his cheek and fell asleep, placing her hand on his chest.

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Eden and Lavanya were going back to London. Sakshi cried when Lavanya hugged her. Aakash consoled Sakshi. “Sakshi, Let her go to her home happily.”

Sakshi released her from the hug. Lavanya hugged Aakash. He kissed her forehead. “Live happily with Eden.”

She smiled and looked at Jai, who was looking away from her with his arms across his chest. She went to him, and made him look at her, holding his arm with both her hands. “Dadu.”

Jai looked at her with tears in his eyes. She wiped his tears. Jai pulled her in a hug. “I am sorry for everything I did to you, my child.”

She pulled away from the hug. “Forget about it, Dadu. I am very happy with Eden, and I got a life partner like him because of you.”

Jai smiled, placing his hand on her head to bless her. She looked around, and noticed that Daksh wasn’t present there. She turned to Niharika. “Bhabhi, Where is Bhai?”

Niharika placed a hand on her cheek. “He is sad about you going back. He has locked himself in the room as he can’t see you going away from him.”

Lavanya didn’t say anything, and ran inside the house. Niharika wanted to go, but Sakshi stopped her. “Let them talk alone. It will be better.”

Lavanya knocked on the door of Daksh’s room. “Bhai, it’s me. Please open the door.”

She pushed the door open when she didn’t heard Daksh’s voice, and entered inside only to find Daksh crying, sitting against the wall on the floor. His eyes were red, and swollen. She kneeled down in front of him, holding his hands. “Bhai.”

He wiped his tears, and said in his heavy voice, “You must be getting late for your flight. You should leave.”

“How can I leave without meeting you?” A tear rolled down her cheek.

He hugged her, tightly. She tried to calm him down. He broke apart from the hug, and got up with her. “Let’s go. You’re getting late.”

He took a step forward, but Lavanya stopped him holding his hand. She tightened her hold on his hand. “Promise me one thing. That you will not cry.”

Daksh placed a kiss on her forehead. “I promise.”

They went out of the house together. Daksh wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and stood in front of Eden. “Please take care of her always.”

Eden smiled. “I will, Brother.”

Lavanya went to Niharika. “Bhabhi, please always take care of Bhai and this family.”

Niharika nodded, hugging her. Eden met everyone. Lavanya looked at the house for the last time before getting inside the car. Aakash sat on the passenger seat, asking the driver to drive. The driver started the engine, and Sakshi cried as the car went out of the huge metal gates. Daksh held her in his arms, trying to console her.

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Lavanya and Eden reached at London. Bella and Amelia were happy seeing them. Lavanya excitedly hugged them. “I missed you both so much.” They went to their room to get some rest.

They both got back to their regular schedule as Eden got busy with his work which was pending, and was needed to be done by him, the result of which, he again started coming home late and leaving early in the morning everyday.

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Bella handed the cup of hot chocolate to Lavanya in her room. She took a sip and complained to Bella. “Aunt Bella, Eden again went to work without meeting me today.”

Bella chuckled. “You were sleeping. He didn’t want to disturb your sleep.” She caressed her hair. “He have lots of work, otherwise do you think he would ever leave you alone?”

Bella left the room. Lavanya took a sip of the hot chocolate, and picked her phone from the bed to call Eden. She dialed his number, and Eden answered the call after three rings. “Yes, Baby.”

“Mr. Richards, I understand you have a lot of work and your work is very important, but you should also remember that you’ve a wife who daily waits for you to come home early from work because you go to work without meeting her.” She said, and heard his chuckle. “Baby, are you angry?”

“Of course, I am angry because you don’t care about me. You haven’t spend even a single minute with me because of your work these days.” She complained, and added, “I know your work is important, but can I have my husband back tonight? Please come home early today. I want my husband. I miss him.”

“Your husband is all yours tonight. Just be prepared for our special night.” A blush crept on her face, hearing him.

“See you soon, my gorgeous wife.” He happily cut the call and smiled.