RoshniSomething clicked and my senses turned on; heart pounding vigorously in fear, eyes almost bulging out of their sockets and lips, quivering as I regained consciousness and the realization of me being kidnapped hit me. I attempted to stand up and look for an escape route, when I realize I couldn't as my feet as well as my hands had duck tape over them to prevent me from escaping, but I wasn't going to give up that easily. I mustered all of the strength I had left in me and managed to stand on my feet. I staggered towards the door for some sort of help or escape route. Tears formed in my eyes as my thought drifted to not being able to escape from the hell hole. My parents, in laws, friends and my husband, they must be very worried about me. I made it a mission to escape from my captors as soon as I can for the sake of my unborn baby. I would never allow anything to happen to our baby. I was staggering towards the window to get some help, maybe from passersby, when I stumbled o
RajveerWhy did Roshni inform me mom was calling me when in fact she wasn't. I went to her room to attend to her call and she told me she wasn't calling for me. Strolling back to the spot I left Roshni, I met up with her absence. I looked around for her but she was no where in sight. Where could she have gone? Perhaps to her friends. I dialed her number, but it was switched off. I knocked on the door of our room, before entering. Her friends were chattering away and Roshni was not present there either. "Where is Roshni?" I inquired from no one in particular. The question was for any of them to reply. "I thought I saw you two together just some moment ago," Payal said. "Yeah, we were together, but she's suddenly nowhere to be found," I replied. "Maybe she's with her parents," Vidhi reasoned. "Maybe. I will go check for her there," I gave a small smile, before leaving for the guest room, where her parents were currently staying in. On getting to the room, my in laws informed me
Roshni"Please let me go," I screamed for mercy from my kidnappers for the umpteenth time. My voice was now barely audible due to my throat hurting from too much screaming. "Keep quiet," Raghav came into the room with a plate of potato paratha and black lentils in another. He placed the dishes in front of me and ordered me to start eating. "I'm not eating these dishes," I protested, adamantly. O didn't need food from them, I needed my freedom. That was all I wanted from them, not some stupid food. "Then don't. I don't give a damn," he answered and left the room, slamming the door harder this time. I flinched slightly. I didn't like it here, I wanted to go back home. But why isn't Raj coming for me? Please come soon Raj, we need you. Suddenly, I felt my stomach contract violently. I cried out in pain and clutched my it. The pain I was feeling was indescribable. All I could do despite the pain was pray for my child's safety. I would die if anything happens to my baby and if I manage
RoshniI looked around for an escape route. I had to find one soon, but it was difficult for me, but Just when I was about to lose hope about finding a way out, I sighted a curtain over the wall in front of me. A window. My heart raced with excitement as I hurried towards the window. It was small, but it seemed big enough for me to squeeze through. I reached out and pulled the curtain aside. It was indeed an escape route. Without wasting a second, I pushed the window open, feeling a rush of fresh air on my face. I glanced back at the room I was trapped in, filled with darkness and uncertainty. It was finally time to take a leap of faith and escape this place.Just as I was about to climb the windowsill, the door burst "What are you doing over there?" Ajit asked. "I...it's none—" I stopped myself before I could talk rudely to him. If I wanted to get out of the hellhole soon, I would have to play nice and then distract them. "- I'm hungry.""So now you've decided to eat?" He asked.
RajveerIt had been days since Roshni had gone missing. I searched for her everywhere, but my efforts were futile. I couldn't find even a single clue as to where she had been taken. I didn't know what condition she was in. I didn't know if she was well fed there, if she was sleeping properly or even bathing. Of course she wasn't doing any of those, she was not there for vacation, she was kidnapped and that was the reality. She must be very miserable wherever she is, waiting for me to safe her and here I was clueless. Her parents and friends were also very worried about her and never failed to visit the house each day for new updates about her whereabout. Isha's boyfriend gave me his word that he would do everything in his power to save my wife, but up till date, no improvements yet. I couldn't rely on him anymore, his best was not enough. I needed to find my wife and quick. She was pregnant for God's sake! My anger and frustration were fully unleashed now. I couldn't keep them at bay
Rajveer"I will file a report against Sam for kidnap," I told my parents the decision I concluded. "We understand," mom said and dad nodded sadly in agreement. They must be very sad about my decision. I put myself in their shoes and frankly speaking, it would be nearly impossible for me to have my own daughter jailed, but I would do it for her to become a better person. I was doing this for Sam's good as well. "Let's go talk to Sam," dad said and left the room with mom. I trailed behind. Sam was seated in the living room with her head hung in between her hands, crying her eyes out. She looked like a mess and I was almost convinced she was innocent with the crocodile tears she was shedding. They seemed genuine to me, but I knew deep inside me that she was just faking them because she wanted sympathy from me, but she wasn't getting any. Roshni specifically told me it was Sam who had kidnapped and she would never lie about that. I trusted her fully and had zero trust for Sam. It all w
Roshni"you're pregnant?!" the three of them asked with bulging eyes. They looked surprised and it never occurred to them I was pregnant because they never noticed any pregnancy symptoms in me...well, apart from the throwing up - which they thought happened due to them forcing me to eat while I didn't have the appetite. I felt my voice disappear and I couldn't speak but nod instead. My hands were still wrapped around my abdomen protectively. I couldn't allow them harm my child in any way. "why didn't you tell us earlier?" Mr unknown asked exasperatedly. Ajit on the other hand was regretting hitting me, especially in the stomach - his expression told me so. I wondered why though - they kidnapped me! "why do we even care if she's pregnant?-" Raghav asked with a raised brow. "-our job here is to kidnap her and that's exactly what we are doing, all other things are secondary to us. Irrelevant," He enunciated the last word clearly before walking away. I glared at his retreating form
Roshni"leave us," he commanded the men. They were all leaving when he stopped Mr unknown."I left my bag in the other room, get it for me, " he ordered. "yes boss," he bowed slightly and was about to leave when Nick spoke again. "Be quick Samar," he added, earning a nod from mr- not Mr unknown again. He mentioned his name, Samar-Samar? Sam? Wait... Did he just say Sam? Mr unknown is Samar! They were referring to him and not Raj's sister. Oh no! What have I done! Sam must be in so much trouble now and it's all because of me. Knowing Sam didn't have a hand in my abduction made me remorseful for telling Raj all I did. I knew the pain of been accused of something when you are indeed innocent and even though I disliked Sam, I didn't want her to go through that. The feeling is just too painful."Did you miss me?" Nick asked, pulling me out of my trance. The nerve he had! After all he did and was still doing to me. I really thought he changed and foolishly, I trusted him again thin
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