Satisfied that Ava was finally asleep, Janani wriggled gently away from her and slid off the bed.

Armaan moved as silent as a cat as he strolled across the rug towards her.

"A water pistol?" Armaan asked mockingly

Janani gasped in fright and covered her mouth with her hands.

When did he come back?

How did he come in without making any noise?

"Goodness! You scared the hell out of me" she said, placing a hand on her racing heart.

She peered over her shoulder to see if Ava's sleep was disturbed due to her loud gasp, and sighed in relief when she saw the child sleeping peacefully.

"Don't wake...