RajOn getting back home after Roshni's discharge from the hospital, I went straight to the nursery I prepared for our baby and started putting everything away, including the cradle. I felt myself becoming emotional again. Why did this have to happen? We arranged everything already, name, clothes, toys... Everything. I made sure to clear every single thing that would remind Roshni of the baby out in a box. It would be terrible if she happened to walk into the room one day and gets reminded of what happened. I went back into our room and met Roshni in bed. Immediately she saw me, she walked towards me and wrapped her arms around me. "I want to get pregnant again," she whispered into my ears. I stiffed for a moment. She was just making a rash decision and it wasn't wise at all. "What do you mean, sunshine?" I asked, calmly. "You know exactly what I mean Raj!" She narrowed her eyes which were filled with unshed tears at me. "S-" before I could finish what I had to say, Roshni met h
RajFew days passed and Roshni kept on insisting to get pregnant again. She so badly wanted to conceive again and forget all about the loss of our baby. I understood her, but she was only making a rash decision. A decision out of grieve and sadness. She needed to understand why we'd have to take things slow for the time being. I walked into our room and met Roshni in deep thoughts as usual, staring into space. My entrance was unknown to her. I walked towards her quietly and wrapped my arms around her in a back hug. Her intoxicating scent filling my nostrils and her soft, flawless skin caressing mine. She remained still. I adjusted my arms around her and kissed her temple. I really missed my old Roshni... My old sunshine. I wanted her back to normal. I needed her to forget all about the tragedy that befell us. "What's wrong, sunshine?" I asked, softly kissing the blade of her shoulder. "I killed my baby!" Was the curt reply she gave. I knew she was feeling guilty about what happened
Raj"Have you heard any news about Sam yet?" Mom asked me just as I was about to leave for work. "No, I still haven't heard anything," I replied. "Where could that girl be?" Mom asked. By the tone of her voice, I knew she was worried, but as usual, she was trying so hard to hide it - like she always did. "I don't know mom, but I won't stop looking around for her until I find her. I accused her of having a hand in Roshni's kidnap and she ended up being the same person who helped us in finding Roshni. I need to find and apologize to her," I said, remorsefully. My kid sister! Whenever I thought of her and how our relationship had turned sour, I always feel a pang in the chest. I never imagined a day would come when I would raise a hand on her, but it came to pass. My voice dripped with regret as I spoke, I accused her wrongly. I had to admit, I missed having her around even though she could be a bother sometimes. I missed Sam. "I just wonder where she is and in what condition," mom s
Third personSamar managed to convince Sam to pass the night at his place. It was a tough task accomplishing. "I'm leaving first thing tomorrow," Sam said, seriously. "Alright," Samar said, knowing there was nothing he could do to make her change her mind. She was a type of person who always sticks to her words. "- but where will you go? I will be worried about you.""Don't worry about me.""You know that's impossible."Sam scoffed. "I was serious about my confession Sam. I love you.""Woah! You've gotten over the death of the wife you claimed to love so much. The woman who sacrifice her family for you! Great... Just wonderful." Samar listened to her words and the memories of his late wife came flooding into his mind. He knew it was unfair to her - he felt as if he was cheating on her, but there was nothing he could do to control his heart. The heart wants what it wants. Maybe, just maybe they were not meant to be and Sam was the one destined for him, but one thing he was certain
RajRoshni was busy staring into space by the window as usual when I got back from work and walked into our room. She didn't notice my entrance so I took advantage of that and strolled towards her, but not before dropping my briefcase on the bed. I back hugged her and inhaled her intoxicating scent. The same scent I was mesmerized with. I swept her hair to the side of her neck and met my lips with the smooth flawless skin of her neck. "Sunshine." I called. "Welcome back home," she turned around from her sitting position and smiled at me. It was unbelievable Roshni was finally going back to her old self and I couldn't be happier. "Thank you... What's on your mind apart from me?" I asked, teasingly. "Nothing... Really." She added as she noticed I wasn't buying her lie. I decided to let it go to avoid reminder... "Let's go on a date tonight," I proposed. I thought it'd be a good way to clear our mind of things happening completely. I believed it would make Roshni carefree even for th
Raj"I see but-" Roshni began but cut herself off all of a sudden. "-Sam?" Sam? I instantly averted my gaze to where Roshni's was and my eyes grew wide in surprise. I was elated to see my baby sister after so many days. She was talking to a random guy when I made to approach her. I let go of Roshni's hand and hurried towards Sam. She didn't notice me. "Sam..." I trailed off calling her name. Her gaze darted to me then she began to walk away in a hurry. "Sam!" I called again and hurried after her and grabbed her arm. She turned around in fury."What? What do you want from me? Let me go!" She yelled. Instead of doing as she wanted because I was really to be blamed for her leaving the house, I drew her into my embrace. I missed her immensely. My only sister. "Let me go Raj... Please let me go," she cried and tried to push me away but my grip around her only got tighter. I ignored her request. "I am sorry... I'm very sorry," I apologized from the bottom of my heart. I just hoped s
RajWe walked into the house and met mom and dad in the living room watching a movie together. They were very surprised, but happy to see Sam again. Dad walked over to her and engulfed her in his embrace. "We're so sorry, baby," dad pulled back and kissed her forehead. "No dad... I should be the one apologizing for all I did in the past," Sam answered. "Everything you did was in the past and we already forgave you, but accusing you of having a hand in Roshni's kidnap is outrageous. Uncalled for," dad spoke. "- we are so happy to have you back." "Thanks, dad," Sam replied. I smiled staring intently at the both of them reuniting. It was a sight to witness. My gaze darted to mom. She was just standing in her spot not looking remorseful for the false accusation on Sam. I went over to her and encouraged her to speak to Sam which she did. She went and stood in front of Sam."So you've decided to come home?" Mom asked. Oh! I expected her to be nice but mom, she's unpredictable at times
Third personSam knew she would sleep peacefully that night, knowing her family has forgiven her and everything was resolved amongst them, but one thing that saddened her was; Samar being behind bars. She wondered how he was coping there, how they were treating him, if they fed him and so many similar thoughts. She didn't want him to suffer for he regretted his action and even surrendered himself to the police willingly. With the thoughts still on her mind, she turned to her side and slept off, hugging her pillow to her chest.She awoke very early the next morning - even before the maids and went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast for everyone. She wanted them to be impressed by her and most importantly, make up for all the evil and awful deeds she had committed in the past against Roshni. Sam felt extremely bad Roshni had to defy the semester because she missed a lot of tests and even some examinations and it was all because of her. She missed a lot of her continuous assessments
Roshni as well as Raj were shocked by what Eshaan did. It wasn't like him to something like that to his sister. He has always been overprotective of her. "What she said is true... You only like her and not me!" Eshaan bursted into tears, his gaze fixed on his father, making it obvious that his outburst was directed at him. Raj couldn't believe what came out of Eshaan's mouth. Knowing how he was, Raj knew it must have been with him for a very long time for him to blurt everything out now and Kiran telling him that only added fuel to the fire. He shook his head in disbelief and muttered "these kids" under his breath. "That's not true, baby," Roshni was quick to chime in, putting Kiran down and moving closer to Eshaan. Just as she was about to touch him, he moved back.But that didn't stop Roshni from holding his tiny hands in hers. "Daddy loves you just as much as he loves Kiran. You both are his kids. We love you equally. There is no favoritism. None at all. You and your brother are
"Why are you telling me this now? Does Raj know about this?" Roshni asked. "No no... He doesn't and I don't want him to know... Just yet. I'm telling you all these right now because I need someone to confide in and I figured you're the best person for that right now," Sam shrugged. "What do you want to happen now?" Roshni asked, curiously. "I want you to please support me. That's all I need from you," Sam replied, her eyes glistening with tears. A support from a single person was what she needed at that moment. She feared Roshni might not be able to support her. It was her worst fear. "Your parents will never be able to accept him. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this to discourage you, but for you to be fully prepared," Roshni voiced. She had come to know the family she married into. "I know," Sam stated, sadly. She, of all people knew how judgemental her family tended to get. And despite knowing that, giving up wasn't in her dictionary. "And you still insist on going ahead w
Roshni looked at him in disbelief. "What did the girl do? It doesn't matter what she did. Kiran has no right at all to hit her or anyone else and that's why I'm going to punish her this time. She needs to know what she did is wrong and never have to repeat it again." "Didn't you promise never to hit someone again?" Raj asked Kiran, who had her head rested on Raj's shoulder and hands tightly wrapped around his neck. "But she started it first! She stole my drawing book," Kiran defended herself. "You should have reported her to your teacher, why didn't you?" Raj asked, putting her down unwillingly due to how tight her grip was around him. She didn't want him to put her down but he had to, to make her see and know how serious he was about her spiteful behavior. "I'm sorry daddy," she apologized, her eyes welling up with tears. "Tell me, what happens in school when you do something wrong?" Raj asked swatting down to her level. "They punish us," she replied. "And why?" He questioned.
Six years later... "Alright teacher, I'm so sorry about her behaviour," Roshni finished talking to her kids' teacher and threw a glare at Kiran. "What happened in school today?" She asked, trying to keep her anger at bay. She was tired of receiving a complaint call about Kiran almost everyday. It needed to stop!"We were given a classwork by our teacher, I dre-" she was still talking when Roshni cut her off. "You know exactly what I'm asking of Kiran," she said, sternly. "Why did you hit a pupil in school today?""I didn't-" she attempted to lie. "You know you can't lie to me right? Now give me an answer, why did you? " Roshni asked a bit more sternly now. "She pissed me off!" Kiran yelled. "How so?" Roshni questioned. "She took my drawing book away!" Kiran answered with attitude. "She did? And is that a valid reason to hit her?" Roshni asked. She was beginning to lose her patience with her. She was becoming too spoiled for her liking. Roshni could remember the time when such co
RoshniSix months later "Push!!!" The midwife yelled from between my spread legs. I pushed with all of my might and screamed. The contractions were in every forty seconds. Taking deep breaths proved cumbersome for me. The pain was unendurable for me. I couldn't bear any of it and I started to panic. What if I didn't make it or worse, my children. Yes, it was confirmed months ago by a doctor during one of my ultrasound exams. Raj and I were overjoyed for the double blessing God had given us. "Ahhhhh!!!" I screamed in anguish as my contractions came back in full force. I squeezed Raj's hand harder in return to somehow numb the pain. He wiped my sweat away with handkerchief and kept on encouraging me to try harder and that the pain was all for our babies. He was speaking to me, but I couldn't hear a word he was uttering as my mind went blank and his voice as well as the voices of the midwives and doctors floated in the air and dissipated. I was drowning in the unbearable pain that seem
Third personExactly two months since Yash and Vidhi's wedding. They went to Paris for their honeymoon and spent two weeks before finally coming back to India. All the nervousness Vidhi felt before the wedding was now replaced with contentment and love. She felt secured as his wife and that she was good enough. The advise Roshni gave her was still vivid in her mind. She would forever cherish it together with the friendship they shared. The night was still young with stars and moon beautifying the sky. Vidhi and Yash were in the balcony in each other's arms enjoying the cool breeze of the night. "Babe?" Vidhi called. "Yes, babe?" Yash answered. "How many kids do you want us to have?" She asked the question she had been longing to know the answer to. "Just ten," Yash replied and Vidhi sprung up. "What! Ten? You're kidding!" She said."No I'm not!" Yash denied."You don't love me anymore, do you?" Vidhi asked feigning hurt. "Of course I do, that's why I wanna have lots of babies w
Roshni"Pregnant!" I announced with smiles written all over my face. "Uhm... Sunshine, don't you think we need to confirm it first?," he asked. I knew he would say something like that and that was why I kept the proof in a safe place beforehand to show it to him. "I knew you'd think so and that's why -" I went over to the bedside and picked up the used pregnancy tests I had kept in a bowl and walked back to him. His eyes shimmered with happiness. "All positive," I grinned. I kissed her on the forehead before sweeping her off her feet and spinning her around. I was grateful for the wonderful gift God gave us when we least expected."Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!" I kept on chanting euphorically. I was going to be a father... Again. It was unbelievable! "Stop," I giggled. I was beginning to feel somewhat dizzy. Raj instantly stopped and dropped me to my feet. He led me to the bed and made me sit down. I chuckled at how careful he was suddenly treating me. "Are you alright?" He asked with conce
RajFew weeks passed and everyone still maintained peace in the house. Sam had genuinely changed for the better. She respected Roshni a lot now and Roshni also respected her the same way, but something seemed off with Sam. I noticed she became more secretive and into herself. I asked Roshni if she knew anything going on with her, but she didn't.I was still in the middle of sorting out some files in the office when Roshni's call came in. I received the call smiling. I placed the phone between my shoulder blade and ear and continued with what I was doing. "Missing me?" I asked, cheesily. "Terribly. When are you coming home? I have something very important to tell you." I could sense her excitement from the other side of the phone. "Later. I still have lots to do here," I answered. "Can't you hasten things up?" She asked. "Unfortunately, I can't. Don't worry, I will be home before you know," I tried to convince. "- bye." "Alright then," she said. I could hear disappointment in her
Third personThe next day at school, Sam tried to avoid Arjun throughout their lectures , but failed as he wouldn't stop following her around. Sam became fed up by his acts and gave him a piece of her mind to totally get rid of him from her life. "Will you please respect yourself and stop following me around like a puppet?" Sam asked, irritatingly. Was it that he didn't have any self-respect - Sam wondered. "Just listen to what I have to say this time and I promise never to bother you ever again." He begged. Sam didn't hear him out. She assumed he only wanted to disturb her about his feelings once more and she was in no mood to listen to his rantings. She increased her pace with every step she took. "Leave me alone!" Arjun on the other hand kept on following her and grabbed her hand in an attempt to stop her from walking. Not realizing a car was speeding towards them, Sam yanked her hand away and pushed him away with all of her strength... She pushed him right in front of the movi