Laddu lay comfortably on Mochi's lap, one arm wrapped loosely around her waist, completely at peace. 😌
Like a man who had retired from chaos and chosen softness instead.
Candy circled the sofa slowly, hands behind her back, eyes sharp like a tiny scientist observing a rare species. 🔬🐒
Candy:
"Big brother…"
Laddu didn't open his eyes.
Laddu:
"Yes?"
Candy stared at his arm.
Then his shoulder.
Then his chest.
Candy:
"Your muscles are very big."
Father glanced up calmly.
Father:
"Workout."
Candy tilted her head.
Candy:
"…Are there more?"
Before Laddu could reply—
Mother cleared her throat. 😐
Mother:
"Candy."
Candy froze instantly. 🧍♀️
Mother:
"Don't ask that."
Candy nodded obediently.
Candy:
"Okay."
She paused.
Looked again.
Candy:
"…Reminder: still very big."
Everyone laughed. 😂
Laddu finally opened one eye.
Laddu:
"Observation approved."
😌 MOCHI'S TURN
Mochi looked down at him.
Calm.
Curious.
She placed her hand lightly on his arm.
Pressed once.
Mochi:
"…They're solid."
Laddu smiled lazily.
Laddu:
"Gym works."
Without realizing it, Mochi traced her fingers across his shoulder.
Just a touch.
Nothing dramatic.
The room went quiet. 😶
Candy squinted hard.
Candy:
"Big sister allowed?"
Mother hid her smile behind her tea. ☕
Father looked away instantly.
Father:
"I see nothing."
Laddu lifted his head slightly and kissed Mochi's cheek. 💋
Soft.
Familiar.
Laddu (smiling):
"They're yours."
Mochi froze. 🫣
Her ears turned red.
Mochi:
"…Don't say it like that."
Laddu kissed her cheek again.
Laddu:
"Like me."
Mochi gently pushed his head back onto her lap.
Mochi:
"Sleep."
Laddu obeyed instantly. 😴
Candy clapped.
Candy:
"Big brother controlled by big sister!"
Mother sighed contentedly.
Mother:
"This house is finally quiet."
Father muttered.
Father:
"Too quiet."
Mochi rested her hand in Laddu's hair again.
Normal.
Easy.
Like this was always how it was supposed to be. 💞
📱 THE CALL FROM HELL
Suddenly—
📞 RIIIIING.
Laddu's phone buzzed.
Video call.
Candy grabbed it before anyone could react. 😈
Candy:
"Hello?"
A loud voice exploded from the speaker.
Voice:
"WHO ARE YOU, KID?! WHERE IS OUR LADDU?!"
Candy frowned.
Candy:
"Brother is here."
Voice:
"SHOW ME."
Candy, very obediently, flipped the camera.
📱 CAMERA REVEAL — ABSOLUTE DISASTER
On screen:
• Laddu
• Sitting on Mochi's lap
• Arm in sling
• Head resting peacefully
• Eyes half-closed
• Mochi's arm around him
• Her hand gently in his hair
Complete domestic scandal. 💀
Silence.
Then—
Voice (screaming):
"WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?!"
Second voice:
"WHY IS HE ON A GIRL'S LAP?!"
Third voice, offended:
"SHE HAS DONE BLACK MAGIC ON MY NEPHEW!!"
Candy tilted the phone closer.
Candy:
"No black magic. Big sister just strong."
The screen filled with faces.
Uncles.
Aunties.
Cousins.
Collective meltdown. 😵💫
Voice:
"PUT HIM DOWN IMMEDIATELY!"
Mochi blinked.
Laddu didn't move.
Didn't wake.
Just snuggled closer. 😌
😵 FAMILY MELTDOWN (ON SCREEN)
Auntie:
"He hasn't sat on anyone's lap since age five!"
Uncle:
"IS HE SICK?!"
Another auntie:
"WHY IS HE SO QUIET?!"
Candy nodded proudly.
Candy:
"He sleep good now."
One uncle pointed angrily.
Uncle:
"THIS GIRL HAS STOLEN HIS SOUL!"
Another voice screamed:
Voice:
"SOMEONE THROW SALT!"
Father leaned into frame calmly.
Father:
"Everyone relax."
Too late.
🧍 MOCHI FINALLY SPEAKS
Mochi leaned toward the phone.
Calm.
Polite.
Mochi:
"…Who is that?"
The screen froze.
Auntie whispered:
Auntie:
"She can talk."
Mochi looked down at Laddu.
Then back at the phone.
Mochi:
"Why is someone shouting?"
Candy answered helpfully.
Candy:
"Big brother family."
Mochi nodded.
Mochi:
"Oh."
She adjusted Laddu more comfortably on her lap.
Multiple gasps on screen. 😱
Auntie clutched her chest.
Auntie:
"SHE IS ADJUSTING HIM."
Another voice screamed:
Voice:
"HE IS COMPLETELY DOMINATED."
😴 LADDU WAKES
Laddu stirred.
Opened one eye.
Laddu:
"…Why are you all screaming?"
Instant silence.
Then—
ALL OF THEM:
"GET UP RIGHT NOW!!"
Laddu yawned. 🥱
Closed his eyes again.
Laddu:
"Later."
Mochi didn't move him.
The call descended into pure chaos.
👋 MOCHI SAYS HELLO
Mochi leaned closer.
Mochi:
"…Hello."
Instant silence.
Then—
Auntie #1:
"SHE IS CUTE."
Auntie #2:
"VERY CUTE."
Uncle (confused):
"Why is she polite?"
Auntie leaned close.
Auntie:
"Can you cook?"
Laddu sighed.
Laddu:
"Please don't—"
Mochi answered calmly.
Mochi:
"Yes."
Collective gasp. 😮
Auntie:
"SHE CAN COOK."
Uncle:
"This one is dangerous."
Candy whispered loudly.
Candy:
"They like big sister."
Mochi nodded.
Mochi:
"…They're loud."
👴 GRANDPA — FINAL BOSS
The phone was snatched.
A terrifying face appeared.
Grandpa.
Grandpa:
"WHAT NONSENSE IS THIS?!"
Everyone froze.
Grandpa:
"WHY ARE YOU SITTING LIKE THIS?!"
Laddu straightened slightly.
Laddu:
"Grandpa—"
Grandpa:
"I HAVE DECIDED YOUR MARRIAGE."
Mochi's eyes widened. 😳
Grandpa:
"Friend's granddaughter. Good cow. Good land."
Laddu closed his eyes.
Laddu:
"Please don't bring cow into this."
Grandpa pointed at Mochi.
Grandpa:
"THIS GIRL— IS NOT DECIDED."
💣 NUCLEAR OPTION
Laddu opened his eyes.
Laddu:
"Okay."
Everyone froze.
He tilted the phone down.
The baby appeared on screen. 👶
Sleeping peacefully.
Tiny hand gripping his shirt.
Laddu's voice was calm. Deadly calm.
Laddu:
"This is mine."
Gasps.
Laddu added:
Laddu:
"And hers."
Mochi:
"…WHAT?!"
On screen—
Grandpa's eyes rolled back.
Grandpa:
"…Eh?"
Chaos erupted.
Auntie screaming.
Uncle shouting.
Someone yelling for water.
Someone yelling for sugar.
Candy clapped wildly.
Candy:
"BABY ATTACK!"
Mochi slapped Laddu's arm.
Mochi:
"WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT?!"
Laddu whispered calmly.
Laddu:
"Strategic retreat."
The call disconnected.
Silence.
Then—
Father burst out laughing. 😂
Father:
"You gave your grandpa a heart attack."
Mother covered her mouth, half laughing.
Mother:
"That was cruel."
Mochi stared at Laddu.
Mochi:
"You are insane."
Laddu smiled softly.
Still on her lap.
Laddu:
"But effective."
Candy raised both arms.
Candy:
"BIG BROTHER WON!"
Mochi sighed.
But she didn't push him away.
Not even a little. 💗