*Nisha Pov* It is exams time for both of us and I am sitting beside Ayesha while she is studying. I am also doing the same but opened my mobile when I saw that I got a message from Pavani. ‘I am scared!’ that’s what she messaged with terrified emotions. “Study now!” I messaged back. “Study!” I heard Ayesha said patting my book. “Sure Madam!” I said bowing and continued to read. “What are you doing?” I heard him asking and looked up to see him standing near the door. “Studying!” We both replied but I just did in a whisper. “Dinner?” He asked, walking towards her. “I had!” She replied nodding. “Go to sleep.” He said looking at her. “Exam!” She said whining. “So? Write how much you know. No need to study this much.” He said closing her books. “I want to!” She said, opening the book. “Sleep, Ayesha!” He said, shaking his head. “No! I want to study.” She said stubbornly. Wow! She definitely has my qualities. I thought and stopped myself from smiling. “Ayesha!” He said in a
*Nisha Pov* “We are going to a party and you are not saying ‘No’.” Pavani said rushing towards me walking out of her exam room. “No!” I said smiling and then turned to walk. “Oh, come on! You need to come.” She pleaded. “Did you forget about Ayesha?” I asked her frowning. “No! But you said your Mom was in the town right. So she will take care of her.” She replied. “They will return today evening sharp at 9.” I said, shaking my head and smiled when Rajeev walked towards us. “9 right! Then I promise you that you will be at home before 9.” She said pleading more. “Pavani! Don’t ask like that.” I said groaning. “Please… please...” She continued to plead, and I finally said, “Ok!” “Yes!” She said shouted, and few people glanced at us with funny looks. “She is just happy that she wrote the exam well.” Rajeev said, and the stares reduced. “I wrote today’s exam worst.” She said, rolling her eyes. “Who cares? This was our last exam for this year, and we should just look forward to
*Nisha Pov* I walked inside the house and saw that Mom and Aunt are waiting for me. I glanced to their sides to see even the luggage is packed. “I am sorry I got late.” I mumbled walking towards them. “You are not late.” Mom said, smiling and I nodded. “Ayesha?” I asked them frowning. “She had her dinner and is sleeping now.” Aunt replied, and I nodded. “We will go now. Otherwise, we will miss our train.” Mom said, bringing me out of my thoughts. “Will you both be fine to go alone?” I asked her worried. “Yes! We will be all right, and the station is near to this area right. We already called the taxi.” Mom replied. “I will note down the taxi number.” I mumbled, looking around the house. “Are you ok?” Mom asked, coming near me. I stared at her and hugged her saying, “I am!” “Looks like our taxi is here.” Aunt said, and I walked near her releasing Mom. “I miss you too Aunt.” I said, hugging her which I have never done in recent years. “Hmm...” She whispered patting my back
*Sudhir Pov* I just stood there in shock until the washroom door is closed. I started moving out, but I was again pulled back inside by her. “Woah! Where are you going?” Sanju asked, glaring at me. “Where do you think I am going?” I asked her back and released my hand from her hold to go again. “Are you mad? You can’t go outside.” She replied scolding me. “Didn’t you see who actually saw us? I can’t even think what must be she thinking of me.” I said looking at her. “I know! And that is pretty bad, but you can’t go outside.” She ordered. “But I need to explain that it is not what she thinks it is.” I said reasoning. “He will kill you and me if he sees you outside. Wait for some time.” She said pleading. “What is he doing here anyway?” I asked her leaning on the wash basin. “Why would I know?” She asked back calling someone. “He is your boyfriend so you should know.” I replied. “Must be for some new news or something.” She said shrugging. I stared at my watch and saw that
*Sudhir Pov* “You called me?” Sanju asked entering my cabin after knocking on the door. “Yes!” I replied, looking away from the system. “You need to go to my home.” I said, and she raised her eyebrows at me. “Why? Did you guys fought yesterday or what?” She asked frowning. “No! You have to go and tell her that I am not cheating on her.” I replied. “What are you doing here without clearing that misunderstanding with her?” She asked glaring this time. “I told her! I told her that I was not cheating on her.” I replied sighing. “What did she say?” She asked, sitting before me. “She said ok.” I replied, still frowning. “Ok?” she asked. “Ok!” I replied. “I will just go and talk to her.” She said getting up. When she left I continued to carry out my work and just hoped she will clear everything. I don’t want to be some cheating guy when I hate anyone cheating in the first place. *Nisha Pov* “I am bored!” Ayesha said yawning. “Tell me about it.” I said yawning back. “I want t
*Nisha Pov* “So how was your day today?” I asked Ayesha when she returned from the camp in the evening. It’s been one week since she joined the camp and also for me since I joined cooking classes. “I drew a cake.” She said and immediately opened her bag. “It is beautiful Ayesha.” I said, looking at it. “Let’s place it on the refrigerator.” I said, and she nodded smiling. We both walked to the fridge and placed the paper on it using the magnet. We both smiled seeing it. “You should draw so many that it will be difficult for us to open the fridge.” I said looking at her. “Then where will we keep Ice creams?” She asked frowning. “You ask your Dad to buy another one.” I replied, and she laughed. “What did you learn today?” She asked, and I smiled at her. “How to make a cake.” I replied, and she grinned at me. “Make one for me.” She pleaded with those eyes, and of course I couldn’t say no to her. “Ok! Will you help me?” I asked her, and she nodded excitedly. I took all the co
*Nisha Pov* “Is your hand ok now?” That’s what he asked entering the house. As for me, I am reading some magazine sitting on the couch. I looked up and replied “It is fine. It’s been one week, so it healed properly.” “If you want more aloe vera gel, I can bring it from my room.” He said looking at me. “No! I am fine and the bottle you gave me before is enough.” I said, and he nodded. “You are not going to cooking class right?” he asked, sitting on the other end of the couch. “No, as you specifically said I shouldn’t go there until you say." I replied sighing. “Good!” He said and stared at my hand. “Why are you terrified of burns?” I asked him frowning. “Nothing...” He replied shaking his head. “Ok!” I said shrugging and continued to read the magazine. “Where is Ayesha?” He asked, and I turned to see that he is looking around. “She is in her room doing some task, she got in today’s camp.” I replied and again continued to read when he nodded. “I am terrified of those from t
*Sudhir Pov* After a few days, I am finally sitting work free on the couch watching a cricket match. Even though the workload reduced than the last year it is still piling over so much with the new clients and new projects. “Boring!” Ayesha said, sitting beside me. “Shall I put cartoon?” I asked her. “Yes!” She shouted excitedly. “Boring!” I said and continued to watch cricket. “You are mean Dad.” She said, and I glanced at her to see her pout. “And you are mean Daughter.” I said smiling. “Why?” She asked, frowning. “You are not letting me read any story to you from the past few weeks.” I replied shrugging. “If you can read me a story today, will you put cartoon?” She asked smiling. “After a few minutes I will.” I replied and turned to watch. “But I will not be here.” She whined. “Why? Today is Sunday, right?” I asked her frowning because I thought she has a holiday for camp. “Ayesha! Shall we go?” Nisha asked her walking towards us. “Where are you both going? Did I mi
*Sudhir Pov* I never thought I would be this scared in my life. I was scared when Ayesha was about to be born, but this time it was more than that. “There is no danger, right?” I asked the doctor as she concentrated on the delivery. “Like I said Mr.Arora. There is a very little complication and no need to worry that much.” She replied, and I tightened my hold on Nisha’s hand. “Everything will be fine Sudhir.” Nisha said with tears falling from her eyes, and her grip on my hand was tight. “You should have told me Nisha.” I said kissing her hand. “I just got to know one month back and there is nothing we can do about it.” She said and screamed with pain. “I love you and please don’t leave me alone.” I pleaded with her. “I love you too, but promise me one thing.” She said taking a long gulp of air. “Don’t say what I am thinking you will say.” I said shaking my head. “Promise me that you will take care of both our kids and take the help of my Mom and Aunt.” She said. “Of course
*Nisha Pov* “Shh... Everything will be fine Nisha.” Bhai said, rubbing my shoulders. “No Bhai! He can’t leave me like that.” I said crying more. “If you be like this, then who will console Ayesha?” He said, and I stopped crying. “She is in the house right?” I asked him, and he nodded. “Ask Bhabhi to let them stay there until we know something.” I said, and he nodded. “I will go and bring some coffee for us. Mom and Aunty will be here along with Uncle in a few minutes.” He said and I nodded, leaning back in the chair but tears haven’t stopped falling. I got up when I heard the operating room door opening. I walked near the doctor and asked, “How is he?” “He is no longer in danger. But...” he trailed off. “But?” I asked him tensed. “The attacks were on the back portion of the head. We need to put him in the observation and hope that he doesn’t go into a coma." He replied. “What?” I asked him in a shocked whisper. “He may not too.” He replied looking at me. “When will he wak
*Nisha Pov* “So how are you feeling right now?” Bhabhi asked as we both are preparing food for all of us. As Aunt requested, we chose to stay here for a few days and then return to Mom’s home. “I am fine, but just feeling little dizziness.” I replied, and he nodded. “I am also feeling sleepy for the number of times in a day and of course my tears want to say ‘Hi’ too for Sudhir the whole day.” I added and we both laughed. “Your brother went through hell at my time or that’s what he says all the time. But inside, they all enjoy these things as they feel connected to the baby growing inside our womb.” Bhabhi said, and I nodded. “Mom told me at my time all these things.” She added, and I looked at her surprised. “Don’t be so surprised. Your Mother is a very good mother-in-law to me.” She said, and I laughed at her. “I am sure she is.” I said sighing. “Hey! She talked so much about you near us. She always was proud of you, but then after your eighteenth birthday, she kind of clos
*Nisha Pov* “Finally!” I said after landing in Pune. “What do you mean finally?” Sudhir asked, holding two bags as, I held one small one and held Ayesha’s hand in the other. “Well, we decided to be here two weeks back, but it took us all these many days to be free to come here. So that is why finally.” I replied. “You know I was busy at the office right.” He said frowning. “Did I say something to you? Don’t worry, we both had our own fun roaming the whole Mumbai in these two weeks.” I said smiling, and Ayesha smiled at me. “And you both forgot about me.” He said complainingly. “You were busy at the office right.” I said and chuckled at his glaring face. “Where are we going?” he asked and I called my Mom to see where she is. “She is at Aunt’s house.” I replied hanging up. “Why don’t we wait by your Mom’s home?” He asked pleadingly. “We don’t have to meet her for the time we stay here if we go there now. Come on she is not that bad.” I replied as he called for a taxi. “That
*Sudhir Pov* “Are you fine?” I asked her when I entered the home and saw her on the couch studying. “I am fine.” She replied, continuing to study. “What did the doctor said?” I said, sitting beside her. “Nothing! Just some casual weakness.” She replied shrugging. “Mom is sad.” Ayesha said, walking towards us and Nisha stiffened. “Why?” I asked both. “She didn’t write the exam well.” Ayesha replied. “Hey! Are you sad because you will not get 90%?” I asked her joking, but she just smiled and continued to stare at her books. “You go and study Ayesha. After one week, you are free.” I said, and she nodded leaving to her room. “So are you really sad?” I asked turning towards her. “No! Just tensed for the next exam.” She replied, and I nodded. I pulled her leg and started rubbing her feet, which got her attention, and she immediately moved her leg away. “What are you doing?” She asked me shocked. “You are tensed and I am trying to make you lose it.” I replied. “It’s ok! You go
*Nisha Pov* “What are you doing?” Sudhir asked, walking inside the kitchen in the evening after returning from office. “I am washing clothes.” I replied and continued to stir the tomato soup. “Very funny.” He said hugging me from behind. “I was not trying to.” I said smiling. But I suddenly yelped when he pinched my neck. I threw a glare at him and then continued to stir frowning. “Did it pained?” he asked. “Yes!” I replied, lying. “Ok!” he mumbled and suddenly started kissing there. “Hey! We are in the kitchen.” I said, trying to release myself, but he has a strong hold on me. “So?” he mumbled and started making a hickey there in short words. “I don’t want to pour sugar instead of salt.” I replied and turned around in his arms turning off the stove. “Looking good.” He said smiling. “Thanks.” I whispered. “I am not talking about you. I am talking about the hickey.” He said rolling his eyes. “Ayesha! What is your Dad’s name?” I shouted from the kitchen, and he frowned at
*Nisha Pov* I didn’t open my eyes, but I am fully awake and started remembering each and everything from yesterday night. Oh, god! What have we done? I thought, but didn’t remove my hand from his waist. Is everything true what he told me yesterday? How can he even love me like that? Will he regret? I hope so, not because I am going to kill him as this is not my fault. He was the one who looked at me so intently that I wanted to let go of any fear I had for this intimacy. I am thinking all this, but I didn’t remove my head from his chest. I am too comfortable to even think about moving away. Oh, god! What have we really done? I am sure there will be awkwardness towards each other from the moment we wake up opening our eyes. Maybe I should get up before him and leave the room to save us from more awkwardness. Yes! That’s what I should do. I moved a little to remove myself from his grip with still closed eyes, but I stopped abruptly. Why am I moving away? I am his wife! And I ha
*Sudhir Pov* I stopped myself from doing what she asked and lifted her up in my arms after getting up and she stared at me confused. “Let’s go to sleep.” I said, placing her on our bed, and I lay down beside her which she continued to look at me confused. “Good night!” She mumbled, closing her eyes, and I pulled her to me. “Good night!” I whispered back. I stared at her sleeping face and smiled to myself. She is in my world too, along with Ayesha. I thought, smiling more and decided to tell her that, but stopped thinking I should tell her in a special way. I woke up along with her and said I will prepare the breakfast for us today. She nodded without putting up a fight, which I thought she would. “Happy birthday, Mom.” Ayesha rushed downstairs holding something in her hands. “Thank you, dear.” Nisha said, hugging her. “Here!” Ayesha said, giving her a paper. I walked towards them and saw a drawing of a man, a woman and a kid. On top of them, she wrote Mom, Dad and me. “It i
*Nisha Pov* “Good morning.” I said, ruffling his hair, and he opened his eyes with a smile. “Thanks.” He mumbled getting up. “Why?” I asked him frowning. “You just sent me to a favorite memory of mine.” He replied, and I nodded understanding what he is talking about. “I can do it every day.” I offered arranging the bed. “Do it!” He said smiling and walked inside the washroom to get ready. “So Ayesha, did you finish your studying?” I asked her, and she nodded looking up from her book. “Just two minutes.” She replied, and I nodded smiling. “I will drop you both today.” He said while having his breakfast. “No need for that. We both are fine.” I said smiling. “I will not hear anything else.” He said with no place for argument. “Bye!” I said and was about to get down, but he stopped me holding my hand. “Here!” he said, placing a chocolate. “Chocolate?” I asked him looking at the way it bent, and it is cold. “I actually bought it yesterday but forgot to give it to you. It has