*Sudhir Pov*
“I am going to die just because of you Sudhir.” Indu said with so much anger.
“Don’t stress yourself Indu! You need to be calm.” I slowly said and her anger just rose.
“No! I never wanted to die at this age.” She said suddenly with tears.
“You are not going to. Just take a rest.” I calmly said.
“So Mr.Sudhir Arora knows how to lie then.” She said, shaking her head and hissed in pain.
“Don’t move your head like that.” I said stopping her.
“Ayesha is here to see you. She has been crying for a few days.” I added, remembering my daughter’s cries.
“No! I don’t have the patience to console her now.” She said closing her eyes.
“I will come later.” I said, sighing and was about to get up when she stopped me holding my hand.
“Promise me something.” She said, and I looked at her frowning.
“Promise on Ayesha that you will fulfill it. Then I will meet her.” She added and I reluctantly nodded.
“I want you to...”She started saying.
I came out of my thoughts when I felt someone standing right behind me. I turned to look at Nisha looking at me fidgeting her hands.
“I got a room prepared for you, and you can rest there.” I calmly said.
“What?” She asked me completely shocked.
“It is on the other side of Ayesha’s. It is also furnished.” I replied, walking inside the room.
“But I thought… I mean I already placed all my clothes here.” She mumbled, and I turned to see that she has her eyes close.
“You can carry them to your room tomorrow. I need to sleep.” I said and walked to my bed.
When I lay down, she slowly nodded and walked outside taking some dress from the cupboard.
After she left I switched off the lights and drifted off into sleep…
*Nisha Pov*
I sighed, getting up not at all satisfied with the sleep I got. I just tossed around completely maybe because this is a new place.
After freshening up, I walked outside the room and walked inside Ayesha’s to see she is getting ready with the help of Sudhir.
“I am sorry! I didn’t wake up early. I just got sleep very…” I started saying, but he cut me off nodded.
“You do not have to give me any explanation. Breakfast must be ready.” He said walking out holding Ayesha passing me without a glance.
Damn! I just need to wake up early from tomorrow onwards. I thought sighing. I so do not like it, but I need to.
When I went near the dining table, I saw that he was feeding Ayesha by hand, then why did she want to eat with a spoon yesterday.
“I will feed her. You can have yours.” I said, standing beside him.
“It’s ok! She doesn’t like with a spoon in the morning.” He said brushing me off.
I didn’t say anything and just sat beside them looking at them. He is such a loving father! I thought and remember about my Dad.
I wish he didn’t leave the world when I was a kid. I looked up thinking maybe he is looking down at me at present.
“Eat!” I heard a small voice and turned to see Ayesha looking at me finishing her food while Sudhir continued to have his.
“Good morning!” I said kissing on her forehead.
“Good morning!” She said smiling a little.
I started having my breakfast and finished it soon than Sudhir. Then taking three of our plates, I walked inside after he finished ignoring his words.
“You need not to do anything. I can do it for myself.” He said walking inside.
“I am just here right! I can do it too.” I said, turning towards him.
He nodded and walked outside. After washing the dishes, I heard him saying, “I want a responsible nanny.”
He doesn’t wish me to stay in his room, and I was ok because I can understand his need of space. But nanny, I will not allow him.
“I can take care of her.” I said standing near him.
“I don’t trust someone easily.” He said hanging up.
“But you can trust an outsider.” I pointed out.
“I pay for her and if she makes any mistake, then I can complain about her to the agency.” He said, and I stepped back hearing those words.
This is not the way I thought would happen, but well life really gives you the unexpected.
“If I make any mistake, then you can appoint any number of nannies." I said after a few minutes thinking about it.
“I don’t want to take chances.” He said in blank tone.
“Do you want me or a nanny?” I asked walking towards Ayesha.
She frowned and asked, “Do you know Tom and Jerry?"
“I know!” I replied, suddenly smiling at her question even though I was feeling a bit of hurt hearing him.
“Do you like them?” She asked still frowning.
“Of course! Who doesn’t like them?” I asked her shocked. Hell, I love them!
“Big people!” She replied, smiling a little.
“Then big people don’t have brains, but I do have one.” I said, and she smiled more.
“I don’t want the nanny.” She said looking at him.
“Ayesha!” he said, shaking his head.
“Please!” She pleaded with him so cute that I feared if I will ever be able to say no to her when she does the same to me.
“Ok! Just one mistake and there will be a nanny.” He said looking at me, and I nodded.
When he left I turned towards her and hugged her tightly smiling…
*Nisha Pov* “Oh, god! I can’t laugh anymore.” I said finally breathing and she too calmed down. “So what do you want to do next?” I asked her smiling. “Tom and Jerry.” She replied smiling. “Again?” I asked her frowning, and she nodded. “But this CD is over.” I replied frowning back. I stared at the clock and saw that it is nearly lunch time, but I haven’t cooked anything. Will he come home for lunch? I thought, frowning. “I will cook something for us.” I said, and she nodded. I got up holding her hand, and we both walked inside the dining room. Like yesterday I made her sit on one chair and cooked for us. While preparing it, I thought about morning’s breakfast. I immediately walked towards her and asked, “Did your Dad prepared the breakfast today morning?” “Yes!” She replied, nodding. I walked back inside the kitchen determining that I need to wake up early from tomorrow onwards. After preparing the lunch, I placed them on the table. I mixed the rice with the curry properl
*Nisha Pov* Sigh, Sigh and Sigh! That’s all I have been doing for a number of times like every day. I didn’t lose hope, but I never thought it would be like this. Even as normal housemates, he can have a conversation right? But no! I am worse than a stranger to him. I started getting up a little early by passing each day and first for a few days prepared lunch for him, but he didn’t take it with him for a few days no matter how much I have tried. So I decided to send it to his company, but it returned not at all touched. Today I got up and walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is still sleeping. I smiled and walked towards her. I sat beside her and said, “Ayesha! Wake up.” Caressing her hair. After a few minutes, she woke up with a smile, and I just smiled at her back. Walking near the cupboard, I opened it and showed her all the dresses so that she can select what she wants to wear. “You choose.” She said frowning. “No! What do you want to wear?” I asked her and she fin
*Sudhir Pov* I am sitting at the dining table and started checking the letters I got yesterday and Ayesha is drawing sitting beside me. “So how is the new school?” I asked her as she has been going to school for nearly one month. “It’s new!” She replied, making me smile at her. “Do you like it?” I asked, and she looked at me nodding. “Ayesha! What do you want to eat today?” She asked and looked up to see her leaning outside of the gap like usual. Ayesha just shrugged to which she smiled, shaking her head. She walked outside and said, “I will make chicken today as it is Sunday right.” I shrugged continuing to check my letters, and she walked inside. Ayesha got up yawning, and I think she needs more sleep. “Ayesha! Why don’t you go and take a small nap?” She said before I can tell my daughter making me frown. “Ok!” Ayesha said, rushing to her room. “Careful!” She said again before I can. I shook my head and saw that a few letters are on her name. I cleared my throat and said,
*Nisha Pov* “Excuse me?” I said, standing before the receptionist. “Yes?” she asked, smiling. “Are admissions still open?” I asked her, hoping they are. “Yes! Here is the application form.” She replied giving me one. I thanked her and started filling the form. I finished it and was in the process of submitting it, but someone called me. I turned to look at a girl my age standing and asked, “Yes?” “Can you pass me your pen? I forgot mine.” She replied, and I nodded giving her. “You may get a call by the evening regarding your admission miss.” Receptionist said, and I nodded at her. “Excuse me?” Someone called me again when I started walking towards the entrance. “Yes?” I asked, turning around to see the same girl. “Your pen! Thank you.” She replied. “No problem!” I said and was about to turn, but she stopped me again. “Hey! I am Pavani.” She said and then, I face palmed myself for not introducing myself. “I am Nisha Meh... Arora.” I said shaking her hand. “Pretty weird s
*Nisha Pov* Finishing the preparing of breakfast, I walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is already up. “Wow, Ayesha! You already got up?” I asked her sitting in front of her. “We need to wish Dad.” She replied looking at me. “For what?” I asked her confused. “Birthday!” She replied excitedly. “Really? And you remember it?” I asked her thinking what we can do today for him. “Yes! Let’s go!” She said, holding my hand and dragged me outside her room. I knocked on his door, and he opened it rubbing his eyes. Ayesha immediately went near him and said, “Happy birthday!” “Thank you, Ayesha.” He said, kissing her cheek. “Happy birthday!” I said, smiling at him, and he nodded mumbling “Thanks!” “I will get her ready.” I said, holding her and went inside her room when we three just stood there for a few minutes in silence. “When is yours Ayesha?” I asked, brushing her hair. She showed me the calendar, and I saw the date where it was noted. There are still two months for her
*Sudhir Pov* “Promise me that you will Marry my cousin Nisha.” Indu said. “What? Are you mad?” I asked her getting up. “Look you do not have to worry about her. My Mom really loves Ayesha and doesn’t want her away from the family.” Indu replied. “So? That doesn’t answer why you want me to marry again and that too with your cousin.” I said completely confused. “I don’t know! She wants this and I too don’t want to stress Mom with Ayesha.” She said. “Look, I can take care of my daughter and don’t want anyone to do anything for her.” I said shaking my head. “That just means you will take her away from my family.” She said glaring at me. “They can meet her whenever they want.” I said, trying to make her understand. “No! You made a decision to shift to Mumbai on your own taking me away from my family. I will not let you take Ayesha away from them.” She said. “Calm down, Indu! No one is taking anyone away from you or your family. Just sleep.” I said. “Promise me! Then I will meet
*Nisha Pov* “Happy birthday! Happy birthday! Happy birthday to you.” I whispered in her ears, and she got up smiling at me. “Happy birthday dear.” I said hugging her. “Thank you!” She said kissing my cheek. “Do you want a gift?” I asked her, and she nodded jumping on her bed. “Here you go!” I said giving her gift. She started opening it, and I helped her. She just looked at it and then glanced at me. “You didn’t like it?” I asked her frowning while biting my nail. “Thank you!” she said, placing it aside and hugged me. “I want to call you Mom.” She suddenly said making tears start their way. “No, Ayesha! Please don’t ask me that again.” I said, brushing my tears away so that she will not see them and then released her from the hug. “Get ready! I even bought chocolates to give to all the children in your class and teachers.” I said, taking out her dress which Sudhir bought for her. “Ok!” She said and started getting ready when I went downstairs to check everything. I again
*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
*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