The grand hall of the Raichand estate echoed with anticipation as Avni entered, her presence commanding yet glowing with an intensity that could not be ignored. She took a deep breath, lifted her voice, and let out a loud, clear call, summoning all family members from every corner of the estate.
One by one, they arrived—relatives, cousins, aunts, uncles—all curious and slightly concerned at the sudden urgency.
"Avni… what's happening?" asked Sumitra Malhotra, her eyes scanning her daughter's face for clues.
Avni's eyes sparkled, her smile radiant with uncontainable excitement. "Everyone… I have news! I've found her! My younger daughter… Anaya Ahir! She's alive, and she's coming home!"
Reactions of the Raichand Family
The room fell silent for a heartbeat, then erupted into a whirlwind of emotions.
Aryan Raichand, Avni's elder brother, felt his chest tighten with relief and joy. "Anaya… alive… after all these years?" he whispered, tears threatening to spill.
Aaryan Raichand, the diplomat, held his hands over his heart, a rare smile breaking across his usually composed face. "Finally… our family begins to heal."
Riaan and Riyaan, the young cousins, exchanged shocked glances, disbelief giving way to excitement. "She's… really coming?"
The older generation, Arjun Raichand and Savitri Raichand, stood with pride and awe, their faces softening. "Fifteen years… and finally, hope returns."
Reactions of the Malhotra Family
From the Malhotra side, Aditya and Priya Malhotra exchanged looks of astonishment. "All these years… and she's safe?" Aditya murmured, a rare vulnerability in his voice.
Raghav Malhotra could hardly contain his excitement. He clasped his wife Elena's hands tightly, eyes glistening. "This is a miracle… Anaya is coming home. Our family… whole again."
Even the younger generation, the triplets and cousins, began to hug one another, laughter and tears mingling freely as the reality of Avni's words sank in.
Avni's Emotional Triumph
Avni's chest swelled with relief and pride. For fifteen long years, she had endured pain, separation, and the fear that she might never see her children again. And now, as she looked at the faces of her family, she felt the warmth of unity returning.
"Prepare yourselves," she said, her voice firm yet gentle. "Anaya is coming home. And when she arrives, we will welcome her with open hearts. This is only the beginning. We will find the rest of our children too, one by one."
A wave of joy, hope, and renewed purpose swept through the hall. Tears were shed, embraces shared, and laughter rang out—a symphony of emotions that heralded the start of the Raichand–Malhotra family's long-awaited reunion.