Morning came quietly 🌤️
No alarms ⏰
No rush 🍃
The door opened 🚪
Laddu walked in, jacket still on 🧥
Eyes tired 😵💫 shoulders carrying the night 🌑
Not injured ❌
Just spent 😮💨
Mochi noticed immediately 👀
"…Where were you?" she asked softly 🤍
He set his keys down 🔑
Exhaled slowly 😮💨
"Wife," he said, voice low 🗣️
"I went to meet Rasmali."
"Before he goes."
Mochi frowned 🤔
"…Where is he going?"
Laddu answered like it was normal ☕
"Burmla Triangle."
"For a trip."
The room reacted in waves 🌊
Maya froze 🧍♀️
"…You mean Bermuda Triangle?" 😳
Cousin stared 👓
"Why is that a trip destination?"
Mother stopped mid-step ✋
"That place eats people." 😐
Father finally spoke 📢
"…Only idiots go there."
Candy, half-awake 😴 murmured,
"Adventure snacks…" 🍿
Mochi looked at Laddu, worried 💭
"…Is he okay?"
Laddu nodded once ✔️
"He will be."
Then quieter 🤫
"He always goes where logic ends."
The family fell silent 🤍
Laddu rubbed his eyes 😵
Fatigue finally visible
Mother pointed to the chair 🪑
"Sit."
He did ✔️
Mochi looked at his face, concerned 🫶
"…Did you sleep?"
He shook his head ❌
"No."
Candy suddenly sat up 👀
"Where does Rasmali usually go?"
Laddu replied like grocery list 📝
"Amazon forest 🌳"
"Mount Everest 🏔️"
"Antarctica ❄️"
"Bermuda Triangle 🌊"
The room reacted together 💥
Maya stared 😧
"…Those are death locations."
Cousin blinked slowly 🫥
"So his hobby is surviving."
Mother closed her eyes 😮💨
"I don't like this friend."
Father nodded ✔️
"Too much adventure. No stability."
Candy whispered, impressed 😮
"He's a final boss."
Mochi looked at Laddu 🌱
"…And you?"
Laddu shrugged 🤷♂️
"I just meet them."
"Then come home."
The house went quiet 🏠
Mochi spoke gently 💕
"You should go sleep."
He nodded immediately ✔️
"Okay."
Then paused ✋
"Wife," he asked seriously,
"how is your health?"
"Do you need anything?"
Mochi shook her head 😊
"I'm fine."
Laddu stood up 🚶♂️
Satisfied 😌
"Call me if you need anything," he said
and walked upstairs 💤
As soon as he disappeared—
Candy sighed dramatically 😩
"Laddu's wife is hopeless."
Mochi blinked 😳
"What do you mean?"
Candy explained seriously 📚
"You're supposed to say it back."
The room burst out laughing 😂
Maya held her stomach 🤣
"REVERSE CARE REQUIRED."
Cousin nodded ✔️
"Equal responsibility."
Mother smiled 😊
"She'll learn."
Father shook his head 😄
"Children teaching adults."
Mochi covered her face 🙈
Embarrassed and smiling
Upstairs 🛏️
Laddu fell asleep instantly 😴
Downstairs 🏠
The house enjoyed the lesson ✨
🌆 Evening — Soft Lights & Unexpected Teachers
Evening slipped in quietly 🌆
Lights warmer 💡
Voices slower 🎶
Candy suddenly looked serious 👀
"…Mochi," she asked,
"are you really my sister?"
Mochi froze ❄️
"…What?"
Candy nodded proudly ✔️
"You act like family."
Before answers—
Candy was already in the kitchen 🍲
She made hot soup 🥣
Careful
No spilling
Then climbed the stairs 🪜
Cup held with both hands 🤲
She opened the door gently 🚪
"Laddu," she whispered 🤫
He stirred 😴
She shook him lightly
"Wake up."
He sat up, confused 😳
She handed the cup ☕
"For you."
Downstairs, silence 👀
Maya blinked 😮
"…When did she become responsible?"
Cousin smiled faintly 🙂
"She learned from him."
Mother folded her hands 🤍
"She knows who is safe."
Father nodded ✔️
"Good instincts."
Upstairs 🛏️
Laddu took the cup, surprised 😯
"…Thank you."
Candy ran back downstairs 🏃♀️✨
"He gave me a cheek kiss 😘
And said I'm the cutest."
Mochi froze 😳
"…He what?"
Candy nodded happily 😊
"And said I'm not stupid like giraffe."
Silence 😶
Maya turned slowly 🐢
"…Giraffe?"
Mochi pointed at herself 😐
"Me?"
Candy nodded ✔️
"You're tall 🦒
And slow."
The room exploded 💥😂
Maya fell off the sofa 🤣
"ROAST + COMPLIMENT COMBO."
Cousin covered his mouth 😮
"Efficient communication."
Mother sighed 😩
"He should not name people."
Father nodded ✔️
"Agreed."
Mochi processed everything 🌀
"…he calling me giraffe too much."
Candy hugged her leg 🤍
"But loved giraffe."
Mochi sighed 😮💨
Candy patted her arm seriously ✋
"I will teach you."
"…Teach me what?"
Candy stood tall 💪
"Wife style."
Maya snapped around 😳
"WHO TAUGHT YOU?"
Candy answered proudly 🏆
"Laddu."
Silence again 😶
"…Where?" Maya asked slowly
Candy counted 🧮
"Park."
"Museum."
"Cafe."
Mochi stared 😔
"…Why?"
Candy smiled 😊
"He taught me flirting 💘
Roasting 🔥
Understanding signs 👀
And making money 💸"
Cousin looked up sharply 😳
"…Really?"
Candy nodded ✔️
"Knowledge is greed never less."
Mochi's heart dipped a little 💭
"…He didn't take me that many places."
The room softened 🤍
Not jealous.
Just thoughtful.
Because some lessons
arrive early 🌱
And some arrive
right on time 🕊️