The Decision
Laddu looked around slowly.
Mother's grip was tight on her cup.
Father was too quiet ☕😶
Mochi stood still, afraid to move.
Candy looked unusually careful.
The air felt heavy 🫥
"…Why does everyone look so sad?" Laddu asked.
"Did something happen?"
His voice was calm 🤔
The room froze again.
Candy opened her mouth, then closed it.
No one knew where to start 😬
Father cleared his throat.
"…Nothing happened."
His voice lacked conviction ❌
Laddu frowned slightly.
"That's a lie," he said calmly.
"You all look like you survived a storm 🌪️"
Mother stepped closer, choosing her words.
"You were gone for a few days," she said.
"We were worried 😟"
Laddu blinked.
"…Gone?"
Confusion crossed his face ❓
"Yes," Mother nodded.
"You left. No phone. No message."
The memory gap showed 🕳️
Laddu's brow tightened.
"I… don't remember that."
He sounded unsettled 🧠
Mochi finally spoke, voice soft.
"You scared us."
Honesty slipped out 💔
Laddu looked at her properly.
Really looked.
Something stirred inside him 👀
"I'm sorry," he said quietly.
"If I did that… I didn't mean to."
The apology was sincere 🙇♂️
That somehow made it worse.
Candy's eyes filled.
"You even forgot why we were scared 😢"
Laddu leaned back into the sofa.
Absorbing it all.
The weight settled 🛋️
"…Okay," he said after a pause.
"Then I must've been in a bad place."
Acceptance came quietly 🌫️
Mood Switch
Laddu suddenly stood up.
He clapped his hands once.
The sound was loud 👏
"I hate sad faces," he declared.
"They make my head hurt."
His tone shifted abruptly 😤
Everyone blinked.
He pointed around the room.
"You. You. Especially you 👉"
Candy tilted her head.
"…Me?"
Confusion mixed with fear 😅
"Yes," Laddu nodded.
"Too much sympathy."
"Very dangerous 😈"
Maya raised an eyebrow.
"Oh no."
She saw it coming 🙄
Laddu grinned suddenly.
"Therefore—"
Drama activated 🎭
He spread his arms wide.
"Joke time."
Declaration made 😎
A beat passed.
Father sighed.
"Here we go 😑"
Candy smiled instantly.
"I missed this version."
Relief crept in 😊
Mochi relaxed slightly.
Despite herself.
She felt safer 🌱
Laddu cracked his knuckles.
"Emergency humor protocol activated."
Confidence restored 🚨😂
Joke Time
Laddu rubbed his hands together.
"Village story."
Everyone leaned in 👂
"There was a man," Laddu began.
"His name was Chiku."
Suspicion rose immediately 🤨
Maya smiled.
"That name itself is suspicious."
Laddu approved 😏
"He was very bad at studying," Laddu continued.
"Very bad."
"Legendary bad 📚❌"
Candy nodded seriously.
"Consistent."
She respected that 🤝
"His father's name was Bheem," Laddu said.
"Very strict man."
The tension built 🪨
Laddu deepened his voice.
"Bheem says, 'Fail again and forget you have a father.'"
Harsh truth 😬
Father winced.
"That's rough."
Village parenting vibes 💀
"Result day comes," Laddu continued.
"Father asks, 'Result?'"
The setup was perfect 🎯
"Chiku says, 'Bheem… sorry.'"
Silence followed.
Then laughter exploded 😂
Candy laughed loudly.
"He said father's name!"
Comedy gold ✨
"Respectfully sorry," Laddu nodded.
Timing perfect.
Delivery flawless 👌
"He fails again," Laddu continued.
"Again. Again."
Painfully realistic 🔁
Maya counted.
"…How many times?"
Concern grew 📊
"By the 11th attempt," Laddu said,
"Even the father got tired."
Emotional exhaustion 😵
Father nodded.
"Understandable."
Empathy achieved 🤝
"This time," Laddu said,
"Father doesn't even ask result."
Suspense peaked 🎢
"Chiku says, 'I topped the state.'"
Candy gasped loudly.
Shock factor 💥
"Father gets shock," Laddu said calmly.
"Too much happiness."
Hope appeared 🌈
"He died."
Silence dropped instantly.
Then chaos erupted 😂💀
Maya nearly fell.
"That escalated fast!"
She was losing it 🤣
Candy held her stomach.
"That's dark!"
Still laughing 😆
Laddu raised a finger.
"Wait."
He wasn't done ☝️
"It was a mistake in result."
Pause.
Everyone leaned in 😮
"Chiku failed again."
The laughter returned stronger.
Uncontrollable now 🤯
Father shook his head.
"This is criminal humor."
But he smiled 😌
Mother sighed.
"Village jokes are dangerous."
She hid her smile 😄
Candy wiped her eyes.
"So no father. No degree."
Conclusion accepted 🧾
Laddu bowed slightly.
"Story complete."
Applause earned 🎤
"Sad faces gone," he said proudly.
And they were.
For real this time 🌤️
Night
Night settled in.
Lights dimmed.
Voices softened 🌙
People drifted to rooms.
Laddu stretched casually.
"…So where is our room?" 😴
Silence.
Pure. Total.
Dead 😐
Candy froze.
"…Our?"
Shock registered 😳
Maya snapped around.
"Oh."
Realization hit 💡
Father cleared his throat.
"…Our?"
Tension returned 😬
Mother looked at Mochi.
Then answered carefully.
"…Upstairs. Second room 🏠"
Laddu nodded.
"Okay."
No resistance 🤷♂️
Candy whispered loudly.
"HE SAID OUR."
Panic excitement 😱
Maya covered her mouth.
"This plan is working too well."
Almost too well 😅
Father looked conflicted.
"He accepted it naturally."
That scared him 😟
Laddu turned to Mochi.
"Come. It's late."
Simple invitation 🌌
Mochi hesitated briefly.
Then nodded.
"Okay." 🫶
They walked away together.
The family stayed behind.
Holding their breath 😮💨
Bedroom
The door closed softly.
The room felt large and silent.
Too quiet 🛏️
Laddu didn't sit immediately.
"…I'm sorry," he said.
"I can't touch you 😔"
"Not because I don't want to,"
"But because I don't remember."
Honesty first 🤍
Mochi nodded.
"I understand."
No hurt, no pressure 🌸
They lay down carefully.
Opposite sides of the bed.
Space respected 📏
No words followed.
Just breathing.
Trust arrived first 🫂
The light went off.
Sleep came slowly.
Peace settled 🌌
Morning
Morning light filled the house.
Mochi gathered everyone quietly.
Nervous but steady ☀️
"He didn't touch me," she said.
"Not even once."
The truth landed clean 🕊️
"He said he couldn't," she continued.
"Because he doesn't remember."
"That's all." 🤝
Mother spoke softly.
"He is a good human."
Certainty returned 🫶
Father nodded.
"That takes strength."
Respect earned 🪨
Maya exhaled.
"…Respect even without memory."
Impressed 😌
Candy smiled.
"He's still him."
Relief complete 😊
Laddu walked in, hair messy.
"Good morning."
Normal returned ☕
The room froze.
Mother blinked.
"…You said good morning?" 😳
"…Is that illegal?" Laddu asked.
Everyone laughed at once.
The house warmed 😂
He noticed the baby.
"…Who is he?"
Curiosity sparkled 👶
"That's Oggy," Mother said.
Laddu smiled brightly.
"I named him right." 🎉
Candy clapped.
"YES YOU DID."
Victory confirmed 🏆
Laddu studied Mother and Father.
"…You two have fire of love."
Chaos resumed 🔥
Maya screamed laughing.
"WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT?"
Comedy peak 🤣
The house filled with laughter.
Something had changed.
Belonging returned 🏠
He didn't remember everything.
But he remembered how to belong.
And that was enough 🤍
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