RoshniIt's been a week since I have been staying at my parent's. I really missed Raj, though he visited almost everyday, but it was not the same as living in the same house as him, where I get to see him before I sleep every night and the first person I see when I wake up . The difference was huge. I emerged from the bathroom after the usual - throwing up, and met Raj in my room sitting on the bed. The excitement I felt was immeasurable. It was as if I was seeing him after a year or more, when in reality, it was just a day.I ran over to him, hugging him and he wrapped his hands around me."I missed you.""I missed you, sunshine," he pulled back and placed a lingering kiss on my forehead.I was curious about what was happening at home. I couldn't wait for Raj to tell me when he wanted anymore, so I asked him, "how is everyone doing at home?" "Everyone is fine. Mum and dad miss you."Mom missed me? That was hard to believe, given how much she hated - maybe it was not up to hatred, b
Third person When Raj and Roshni finally arrived back home, Raj's parents were happy to have her back, though Durga tried to hide her excitement. "Welcome back home, dear." Pratik hugged her."Thanks dad." she smiled, then turned to Durga. "good morning, mum."Roshni knew she shouldn't expect any nicety from her mother in law, but she still did and got none in return, she simply walked away. "She's just tired." Pratik attempted to excuse her behavior, but they both knew it was a blatant lie. Shortly later, Pratik went to join his wife, maybe to reprimand her for the attitude she displayed earlier."I'm so sorry about mum." Raj apologized on behalf of his mum when they got into their room. "It's okay." Roshni answered and walked towards the widow, staring at the scenario outside and letting the cool breeze hit her face. She was feeling hurt deep inside. Why was she still treating her that way, despite knowing the whole truth! She was being unfair to her.Raj knew she was hurt by h
Third person POV"Roshni." Sam called, running after her when she saw her coming into the house from school. Roshni chose to do what she always did, she ignored her and kept on going towards the room she shared with her husband. She didn't know if she would be able to control herself when she faces Sam, so she always ignored her for that reason and besides, what good would talking to Sam do? She only knew how to do one thing, and that is to irritate and frustrate me- she shook her head at the thought and proceeded in walking towards her room.Unfortunately for Roshni, Sam quickly caught up with her pace. "Please listen to me Roshni, I'm sor-" Before she could finish what she wanted to say- to apologize, Roshni's hand collided with her right cheek aggressively. She couldn't control herself anymore. There she was trying to avoid the little witch and she appears before her. She was positive Sam didn't really want to apologize to her, but to mock and insult her instead and she has had
RajveerI was very frustrated with Roshni. What was my fault in hers and Sam's quarrel? I just wanted to help calm her down, but hearing her say all she did to me hurt. I knew for a fact she didn't mean it. She needed me, just like I needed her in order to function properly. In the few months we had spent together, I had gotten so used to my wife that I feared what would happen to me if she ever decided to leave me. I wouldn't be able to live. She had become the central of my existence in the short span of time I have known her. She was my wife, the mother of my unborn child. Suddenly, I felt my anger vanishing and replaced with remorse. Why did I leave her alone? She asked me to leave, yes, but I knew she didn't mean that as well. She only said that in a fit of rage - I understood, but I couldn't bear seeing her so broken and there was nothing I could do. She wouldn't allow me come closer to her and that broke my heart...more than she would ever know. I left thinking she would calm
Third personEarly the next morning, Raj and Roshni went to the hospital together for Roshni's appointment. They were both equally excited and nervous at the same time and prayed for their child's safety. The doctor applied the cold gel on Roshni's stomach for the ultrasound examination and a visual image appeared on a screen. The doctor pointed at a peanut-like thing and told them it was their child, in the early stages of development. Roshni and Raj looked at the screen in awe and excitement. Seeing the image before them, they couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions.Overwhelmed with joy, Roshni and her partner exchanged glances, their hearts filled with love for the little life growing inside her.Roshni couldn't believe she really had a child growing inside her stomach. She knew she was pregnant, but seeing the little bundle of joy moving with her own eyes made her overjoyed and few drops of happy tears escaped her eyes, rolling down her flawless cheeks. Raj's gaze averted ba
RajveerHaving to take care of a pregnant wife was not easy. I always had to keep up with Roshni's constant mood swing. One minute she'd be jovial and all, the next, she'd get very irritated at even the slightest things I do, but I wasn't complaining, I totally understood it was her pregnancy hormones, so I always allowed her have her way. There were times when her mood swings would catch me off guard, and it could be challenging to navigate through those moments. However, I reminded myself that it was temporary and that she needed my support more than ever. I also constantly reminded myself to not take her irritability personally and instead, focus on being a source of comfort for her as it was what she needed the most. I also took time to educate myself about pregnancy and the various changes that occur during this time. This helped me understand what she was going through physically and emotionally, and it allowed me to be more empathetic towards her experiences.I emerged from t
RoshniI came back from school very exhausted and was about to go into our room and take a nap, when I heard my name being called. Mum wanted to talk- no, reprimand me for something I didn't do. Probably. I stopped in my tracks and turned around. "Good afternoon, mum." I greeted. Why did she call me - I wondered, because she had been avoiding me since I came back to the house. What changed?"Follow me to my room, we need to talk." she commanded, before walking away. I hoped I was not in trouble with her. I trailed behind her and stopped at the entrance of her room. I was having second thoughts about going in. She motioned for me to come in and I did, with a bit of reluctance. "How are you?" She asked, startling me a bit. Was she asking me how I was? Raj's mum?? The last time I checked, she had a strong dislike for me. "Fine, I guess..." I trailed off."You must be wondering why I want to speak to you, aren't you?" She asked with a straight face."I am," I answered, curtly. What
Third personThe thought of bringing Yash and Vidhi together didn't vanish from Roshni's mind for the remainder of the day. She slept and woke up in the morning more determined to make her plan a success, but she kept it to herself because Raj had ask her to let them discover their feelings themselves. He didn't want her meddle in their life so much. When Roshni was finally done preparing for school, Raj dropped her off and promised to come pick her up later in the afternoon, before leaving for work. "About my pictures in your cell phone, have you deleted them Vid?" Roshni asked as they both walked out of chemistry class. "Why would I? Of course I haven't," she answered."Can I see them?" Roshni asked.She shrugged and handed her cell phone to her.Immediately the phone got into Roshni's hands, she searched for Yash's number in her contacts and a huge smile curled up on her face when she saw his number saved in her contacts. Vidhi was no doubt interested in Yash and Roshni planned
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