The sun was barely awake. 🌅
Golden light slipped softly through the curtains, touching the living room like it didn't want to disturb anyone.
The house was silent.
Too silent.
Except for one ridiculous, heart-stealing sight.
THE SOFA SCENE 🛋️👶
Laddu was asleep on the living-room sofa —
yes, the same sofa dragged back from the garage like a returning soldier.
On his chest lay the newborn baby,
sleeping like a tiny emperor who had claimed his throne. 👑🍼
The baby's little hand was gripping Laddu's T-shirt tightly,
as if saying "mine."
Laddu's arms were wrapped around him instinctively, protectively —
even in sleep.
Even unconscious.
Bandaged nose 🤕
Bruised lip
Messy hair
And yet…
For the first time in months,
he looked peaceful. 😌
Not guarded.
Not broken.
Just… calm.
MOCHI SEES IT 💔➡️❤️
Mochi stepped out of her room, rubbing her eyes sleepily. 😴
She took two steps.
Then stopped.
Completely.
Her heart did something strange.
Very strange.
It tightened…
then softened…
then skipped. 💓
Mama appeared behind her and whispered proudly:
Mama:
"He didn't let anyone else hold the baby at night."
Mochi's breath caught.
Mama:
"He said, 'Mama needs rest. I got him.'"
Something warm spread through Mochi's chest.
She didn't say anything.
She couldn't.
KITCHEN — EARLY MORNING CHAOS 🍳☕😂
In the kitchen, chaos had already begun.
Maya, Cousin, Grandma, Father, and Candy were gathered around the table.
Mochi spoke quietly, honestly:
Mochi:
"He told me everything…
about his past…
about asking forgiveness…
about helping those women emotionally and financially."
The room fell silent.
Mama placed her cup down firmly.
Mama:
"From this second onward,
we forget that past."
She looked at everyone.
Mama:
"No one talks about it.
No one brings it up.
He owned his mistakes.
That's enough."
One by one, everyone nodded. 🙏
No arguments.
No judgment.
Family decision. Final.
LIE PANIC UPDATE 😨🥚
Cousin suddenly rushed in like a reporter with breaking news.
Cousin:
"LIE CALLED ME!!!"
Everyone turned.
Maya:
"…Is he alive?"
Cousin:
"He said Barfi FOLLOWED him all night.
Like a horror movie!! 👻"
Father raised an eyebrow.
Father:
"And?"
Cousin swallowed dramatically.
Cousin:
"Barfi told him if he comes near Mochi again—
he'll make an omelet from his two eggs."
Silence.
Then—
Candy (spitting milk):
"TWO-EGG OMELET IS VERY DANGEROUS!! 😱🍳"
Grandma nearly fainted laughing.
Grandma:
"That boy better disappear before breakfast."
Maya hugged herself.
Maya:
"If Barfi followed me at night,
I'd change countries."
Father nodded solemnly.
Father:
"Even ghosts respect that man."
MOCHI VS SLEEPING INSTINCT 🥋😴
Mochi quietly walked toward the sofa.
She knelt down and gently reached for the baby…
SWOOSH.
Laddu's arm shot out instantly —
blocking her hand perfectly.
Like a trained bodyguard.
Still asleep.
Mochi froze.
Mochi:
"…He blocked me.
In his sleep."
Mama laughed softly.
Mama:
"He did that all night.
Anyone who tried to take the baby got blocked."
Candy bounced excitedly.
Candy:
"BIG BROTHER IS SUPERHERO DAD!! 🦸♂️"
Grandma squinted at Laddu.
Grandma:
"Look at those muscles.
He looks very hot."
Cousin:
"GRANDMA!! You are EIGHTY!!"
Grandma:
"What? I still have eyes."
Father nodded proudly.
Father:
"He'll be a good father someday."
Mochi's ears turned red. 🔥
Mama smiled knowingly.
Mama:
"He already protects like one."
Mochi stared at Laddu.
His arm still shielding the baby.
His face relaxed.
Her heart melted a little more.
THE BABY STRIKES BACK 💥🍼
Peace lasted exactly five seconds.
The baby wriggled.
Made a tiny dinosaur sound. 🦖
Then—
BUUUURRP— SPLAT.
Right.
On.
Laddu's.
Chest.
Perfect baby vomit explosion. 🤢💥
Laddu woke up instantly.
Laddu:
"WHAT—?!"
The baby smiled innocently. 😇
Candy clapped.
Candy:
"BABY USE SUPERPOWER!!"
Laddu panicked… but calmly.
Laddu:
"No no no—
little NPC, this behavior is illegal—"
He held the baby like a bomb expert. 💣
Mama rushed with tissues.
Mochi grabbed a towel.
Grandma laughed so hard she had to sit down.
EXPERT-LEVEL BABY CARE 🧼👶
Laddu cleaned the baby carefully.
Face ✔️
Hands ✔️
Tiny neck ✔️
Then himself.
Laddu (muttering):
"You sleep on me,
you vomit on me…
baby tax is too high."
Mama smiled proudly.
Mama:
"He's doing it perfectly."
Cousin whispered:
Cousin:
"He's so gentle…
Mochi, marry him already."
Mochi:
"Shut up." 🥄
THE SHIRT INCIDENT 🔥😳
Laddu looked down at his vomit-covered chest.
Laddu:
"This is not how I imagined fatherhood."
He pulled off his shirt.
The house went DEAD SILENT.
Because months of discipline, gym, stress, and pain
had forged him into something dangerous.
Broad shoulders 💪
Defined chest
Sharp lines
Strong arms
Clear abs
Cousin dropped her bowl.
Cousin:
"DAMN—
that body is HOT."
Maya nodded academically.
Maya:
"Sleeper build.
A+ anatomy."
Grandma fanned herself.
Grandma:
"Why is it suddenly summer?"
Mama sipped tea calmly.
Mama:
"He looks good."
Mochi froze.
Even her soul blushed. 😳
Why… why does he look like this…?
Laddu noticed nothing.
Zero awareness.
THE BABY CLAIMS HIM AGAIN 💤❤️
Once dressed, Laddu picked the baby up again.
Instantly, the baby cuddled into his chest.
Laddu sighed.
Laddu:
"You really like using me as furniture, huh?"
The baby cooed.
He lay back down.
Baby on top.
Both asleep again within seconds. 💤🛋️
Mochi watched quietly.
Her lips curved into the softest smile she'd made in months.
Mama whispered beside her:
Mama:
"He'll be a wonderful father someday."
Mochi's cheeks warmed.
She didn't deny it.