Afternoon light spilled into the house 🌤️🏡
Soft. Warm. Still.
Laddu slept on the double-side sofa 😴🛋️
One arm loose 💪
Breathing slow 🌬️
Peaceful.
Vani slept on his chest 👶🤍
Tiny. Warm. Safe.
Mochi slept in the other room 🛏️😌
Quiet.
The family moved carefully 🤫👣
Mother smiled softly 😊
"Don't wake them." 🤍
Maya whispered 🤐
"He looks peaceful."
The cousin nodded slowly ✔️
"Rare state."
🚪 Then the door opened.
Mochi walked in. 🚶♀️
Not sleepy. ❌😴
Drunk. 🍷😵💫
Mother froze instantly ❄️
"…What?"
Father stood up at once ⚠️
"This is not right."
Maya blinked hard 😳
"Why did she drink?"
The cousin whispered urgently 😨
"Someone stop her."
Mother stepped forward, alarmed 🚨
"Why are you drinking in the afternoon?"
Mochi waved her hand loosely 🍃
"Because… it was there."
💀 SILENCE. 💀
Candy rushed in 🏃♀️
Saw the situation 👀
Immediately lifted Vani carefully 🤍
She placed her gently on the other sofa 🛋️
Safe.
Laddu didn't wake 😴
Mochi staggered toward him 🚶♀️😵
Sat down on his stomach.
Hard. 💥
Laddu jolted awake 😵💫
"HEY—"
Mochi stood up again, wobbling ⚖️
The family reacted together 😰
Maya covered her mouth 😱
"Oh no."
Father sighed deeply 😔
"This is going to be long."
Mother closed her eyes 😩
"…Why today."
Laddu blinked up at Mochi 👁️
Confused.
"…Why are you floating?"
Mochi smiled proudly 😌
"I'm tall."
⚠️ Afternoon peace officially died. ⚠️
Laddu sat up fully 🛋️
Alert now.
Mochi dropped beside him 💺
Placed her hand on his shoulder 🤍
Like nothing happened.
He looked at her calmly 😐
"Why did you drink?"
Mochi blinked slowly 😵💫
"I just smelled it."
Pause ⏸️
"Then a little sip."
Pause ⏸️
"Then… full bottle."
The room inhaled sharply 😮
Laddu sighed 😔
"That's not healthy."
Mochi turned, drunk logic activated 🧠🍷
"Don't teach me what to do."
"That's my choice."
The family reacted instantly 😨
Maya whispered 😬
"Oh she's in philosopher mode."
Father shook his head ❌
"This is not good."
The cousin leaned forward ⚠️
"Brace."
Mother stepped in, firm voice 🛑
"Mochi. Why would you drink in the afternoon?"
Mochi pointed vaguely at the air ☁️
"Because time is fake."
💀 DEAD SILENCE. 💀
Mother pinched her nose 😩
"You're responsible now."
Mochi nodded confidently ✔️
"Yes."
"That's why I drank responsibly."
Laddu blinked 😐
"…You drank a full bottle."
Mochi smiled 🍷
"Exactly. Full commitment."
Maya covered her mouth 🤣
"I can't."
Mother crossed her arms 😠
"You didn't think of consequences."
Mochi raised a finger ☝️
"I did."
"I chose them."
The cousin whispered 😵
"This logic is unbreakable."
Laddu leaned closer 🤍
Voice gentle but firm 🌱
"You don't need alcohol to be brave."
Mochi looked at him for a long second 👁️
Then softly… honestly 💔
"I know."
The room quieted 🌫️
Mother's tone softened 🤍
"Then why?"
Mochi rested her head briefly on Laddu's shoulder 🫂
"…Because today felt heavy."
No jokes.
No laughter.
Mother sighed 😔
"Next time, talk."
Mochi nodded slowly ✔️
"Okay."
Laddu squeezed her hand 🤝
"Deal."
The family relaxed a little 😮💨
Because even drunk chaos
had reached something real.
Laddu tried to stand 🚶♂️
Mochi noticed instantly 👀
"Why are you going?"
"Because you're drunk," Laddu said quietly 🌙
Before he stepped away, Mochi grabbed him 😢
Pulled him back.
"No," he said firmly ❌
"I don't want this."
Mochi's grip loosened…
Her face changed.
She started crying 😢
Not loud.
Not dramatic.
Just tears falling.
Laddu stiffened 😔
"No," he said gently.
"Crying won't make this right."
He stood up anyway 🚶♂️
And walked away.
Mochi stayed.
Sitting.
Hands in her lap.
Eyes on the floor.
The room turned heavy ⚫
Maya's smile vanished 😟
The cousin looked away.
Father sighed uncomfortably.
Mother's face filled with worry 💔
Candy hugged Vani tighter 🤍
🚿 Washroom door closed.
Water ran. 🚰
Mochi didn't move.
This wasn't chaos.
This was pain.
And no one laughed.
Mochi spoke softly, broken 😞
"I'm not good enough."
"Someone tall like me…"
"I don't deserve him."
💥 THE ROOM FROZE. 💥
Maya stood up first 🚶♀️
"What nonsense."
She crouched in front of Mochi 🫂
"Height doesn't decide worth."
The cousin followed calmly 🧠
"You earned him by staying."
Father spoke slowly 🧓
"Strong people aren't scared of height."
"They're scared of insecurity."
Mother took Mochi's hands 🤍
"You are not too much."
"You are exactly right."
Candy whispered softly 🐻
"He sleeps near you because he feels safe."
Maya nodded hard ✔️
"He chooses you."
The cousin added gently 🌱
"He walked away to protect you."
Mochi trembled 😢
Mother squeezed her hands 🤍
"That's respect."
Water stopped 🚿❌
The house held its breath 🌫️
Laddu came back.
Saw her face.
Red eyes.
Too quiet.
He breathed in slowly 🌬️
"Can I have privacy?"
No one argued.
They left quietly 🚶♀️🚶♂️
Laddu sat beside Mochi 🫂
"I'm not angry."
Mochi whispered 😞
"Then why…?"
Laddu answered softly 🌙
"Because you're a mother now."
"And she'll learn from you."
Mochi swallowed hard 😔
"I'm sorry."
Laddu placed her hand on his shoulder 🤍
Grounding her.
She smiled through tears 🙂😢
She pulled him down with her 🛋️
They lay together.
Laddu covered them both 🛌
Sleep came gently 😴
Later…
The family peeked in 👀
Mochi asleep 😌
Maya frowned 😕
"Where's Laddu?"
Candy whispered 🤫
"He left?"
Mother smiled knowingly 😊
Lifted the blanket edge.
Laddu was there.
Hidden.
Held.
Father whispered 😌
"Good."
They stepped back quietly 🚶♂️
Leaving the room in silence 🌙
Where forgiveness
had already fallen asleep 🤍😴