Rajveer"I love you." I confessed, expecting her to be happy, to smile or show some positive reaction, but the expression she had on was the opposite of what I expected. She was angry."Don't you dare play with my feelings Raj, don't ever say that to me again if you don't mean it. I get you don't want me to leave because of the baby and I have agreed to stay, then why are you doing all these? The dinner, your changed attitude and now this?" She asked in tears. She didn't believe me, she thought I was saying that to stop her from leaving for the sake of our baby. It wasn't her fault though, I did went extra miles to make her stay when I threatened her and it didn't matter if it was fake, I still did."Look into my eyes and listen to all I have to say." she wiped her tears and looked up at me, her eyes still glistening with tears. "Why do I always get angry when you see, talk or even mention Nick? Why? Because I was jealous. Why did I choose to leave my family for you, even when I thou
Third personSam went to school with a heavy heart, she couldn't believe her mom allowed Roshni to stay after how much she instigated her against Roshni. She wondered what charm Roshni used on her brother to make him do everything she wanted. "Earth to Sam!" Malika shouted. She saw Sam deep in thought and came closer to her and attempted to make a conversation with her, but she ignored her. "What do you want Malika?" She asked, irritatedly. She was very angry at that time and Malika was irritating her further."Sam? What's wrong with the you?" She asked."I just have a lot on my mind now," Sam answered."You can talk to me, I'm your friend." Malika said. "It's my sister in-law," Sam said and Malika gasped loudly."Is she back in your house?" She asked."Yeah she she," Sam shouted."Calm down and tell me what happened," Malika said."Raj came back with her yesterday and surprisedly, mom allowed her to stay after everything I told her," Sam said, bitterly."That's bad," Malika commen
Malika went to school the next day with the aim of putting her plan into action right away. Sam had thought she could deceive her, but what she didn't know was that Malika was way smarter than her. She looked around for Arjun, but didn't sight him anywhere. She decided to go to his department and look for him there. Her walk to the department wasn't in vain because she found him. He smiled when he saw her and she rolled her eyes. She just wanted to get everything over and done with. His presence was annoying her."Hi, Malika," he greeted when he came closer to her. He was in love with her and was determined to make her his."Hi," she waved a little."How are you?" He asked and she rolled her eyes."I came to give you this," she said, dipping her hand into her bag to bring out Samaira's letter from it. She brought it out and handed it to him. His face scrunched up in confusion. "What is this?" He asked."Why don't you read it yourself," Malika rolled her eyes. He was wasting her time
RoshniI just could describe what I felt when Raj professed his love for me. The feeling was undescribably good. It came to me as a big surprise. I had hope he would learn to love me someday, but I never expected it to be that soon. He didn't want me to spend time alone with Nick, because he was jealous. I should have known, but I chose to be oblivious. My feelings for him grew bigger, so did my respect. We were going to start our lives over as a newly wedded couple in love, not forced to get married and no room for ill feelings or hatred. I couldn't wait to tell Vid the god news when I woke up the next day. She would be so happy for me, I was sure of that. She was my best friend after all and she contributed in making the night a success. I looked at the other side of the bed and Raj wasn't there. I wondered where he went off to without telling me. I spurned the thought from my mind, he was probably in the bathroom or in his parents' room. I got out of bed and searched for my old ph
Rajveer"I think it'd be better if you had more people taking care of you now that you're pregnant and that is the reason I have decided to tell both your parents and mine about us expecting." I told Roshni when we emerged from the bathroom. I was worried about her and needed more people to take care of her when I return back to work."No Raj! Please don't tell mum yet, I'm afraid of what she would think about my baby. If anyone tries to say anything bad about my baby, I...I... Don't know if I would be able to control myself," she said, avoiding my gaze. I understood how she felt at that moment, so I kept quiet. The last thing I wanted was the pregnancy to cause more rift between mom and Roshni."Don't worry, sunshine, no one will say anything against our baby. I'm with you in this, I won't allow that," I assured."But mum is still very mad at me," she reminded."I know, Roshni, but that's only because she doesn't know the whole story about what happened on that day," I said."I...I'm
RoshniI really didn't want Raj to tell his family about my pregnancy yet, because I knew they...especially mum, would not believe the baby is her grandchild. I still needed to prove myself to her first. Raj came back to the room looking angry. Judging by his demeanor, I knew mom didn't take the news well. "Have you told them?" I asked."Just mum," he answered and sat down on the couch.I went closer to him and inquired, " what did she say?" "She doesn't believe the pregnancy is mine," he answered, not looking at me.I knew that would be her reaction after learning about my pregnancy, so it didn't bother me much. I was becoming used to her disliking me. "This was why I didn't want you to tell her just yet. I don't want to stay in this house anymore, let's leave please," I pleaded. I wanted to be as far away from the house as possible. No one trusted or believed me there, except for Raj. I didn't want to be surrounded with people who disliked me. "You know we can't leave, Sunshine
RoshniFew weeks passed by with Sam still being very cold with everyone in the family, including her dad. Not even one of us knew exactly what was wrong with her and no one bothered to ask. At some point, I started feeling pity for her and wondered what she was going through, but I didn't dare to ask, because I knew what the outcome would be; she would snap at me and tell me to stay out of her business.And for the past few weeks, Raj had been very helpful and loving towards me, since I was now ten weeks pregnant. When we got into little arguments, he always allowed me get my way, but what he Never agreed to was for us to leave the house and move to a separate one. He didn't like the idea at all.I was happy because dad was not angry with me anymore, after Raj explained what Sam did to him. He finally believed I was innocent and apologized for ever doubting me in the past, but he didn't have to, because I held no grudge against him...nor did I hold any against mom. They only believed
Third personWhen Sam got home, she waited for the opportunity to carry out her plan, but luck didn't seem to be on her side, because Roshni had not ask for any sort of drink. When she finally started thinking she wouldn't be able to carry out her plan that day, she saw one of their maid, coming out from Rajveer and Roshni's room. This is my chance. She thought and quickly approached her."Where are you going to?" Sam asked. "I'm going to get a glass of milk for Roshni ma-" She wasn't able to finish her statement, because Sam interrupted her."Please get my cell phone from my room, I need it urgently," she lied. "But R-" Don't worry about that, I will prepare the milk before you get back, all you'd have to do, is to take it to her,"Sam said."Okay," the middle aged maid answered and made her way to Sam's room.Sam rushed to the kitchen and poured some milk into a glass, then she brought out the tiny container containing the pills given to her by Mallika. She hesitated for some se
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