RoshniI hope mom gets discharged soon. She might have insulted me in the past, but I don't hold any grudge against her, because she only believed what she saw. - it was the last thought on my mind before I drifted off to sleep. ~~~~~I woke up very early to get my reports from the hospital. I was nervous of what the results would be. "I'm so nervous, Vid," I voiced out my worry to Vid, when she came to the hotel and we were getting to go collect my reports. "Don't be, Roshni, everything will be alright." she reassured. "I hope so," I muttered."And I hope you're pregnant," Vid said, making me glare at her. "Vid!" I exclaimed angrily. "What? I'm serious," she laughed."You're unbelievable. Do you even realize what you're hoping for?" I asked with furrowed brows. "I'm sorry. I was just kidding," Vid said, when she sensed my mood."It's not as if I don't want to be pregnant Vid, the situation right now is just too complicated," I explained and she gave a small smile. We arrived
Third personAfter Raj had left the hospital the next day to decide who he wants to choose, Sam and Pratik came to the hospital and took Durga back home. "You did the right thing, mum, I'm very sure Raj will come back home to us soon," Sam said to her mother, when they were alone."Thanks for telling me about all what that girl has been doing under Raj's nose and for suggesting I give Raj an ultimatum," Durga said. While Raj was away from his mom, Sam had instigated her mom against Roshni."I just want Raj to be free from the conniving woman," Sam said."I trust Raj, he will make the right decision," Durga smiled. She was optimistic he would come home to her and leave his wife."I think we should start getting the divorce papers ready," Sam said and her mother looked at her. She wanted Raj to leave his wife, but her mind never crossed asking Raj to divorce Roshni, until Sam mentioned it. She knew their friendship with Roshni's parent would definitely come to an end the instant Raj ag
Rajveer"Of terminating my pregnancy..." I heard Roshni talking over the phone with someone. It took me a while for what she said to register itself in my mind. 'Pregnancy? Roshni is pregnant and she's planning on terminating the pregnancy!'Without thinking twice, I barged into the bathroom, collected her cell phone and threw it to the wall. I was very furious at her. How dare she try to kill the unborn baby? - the thought alone infuriated me. "You're pregnant?" I asked through gritted teeth. "Raj... I have..I mean," she stuttered incoherently. I couldn't get the sentence she was trying so hard to form."Is it a yes or no?" I yelled, making her flinch. "Ye..s I am, but-""But you were going to get an abortion done." I finished, with anger boiling in me."No!" She exclaimed. "Don't you dare lie to me right now. I overheard you talking to someone over the phone. You're planning on killing the innocent baby," I accused venomously."You mis-""Keep quiet! Do not interrupt me while I
Third person Sam had morning classes, so she left home for school very early in the morning. She was very happy and positive Rajveer would choose their mum over his wife.She emerged from the class after lecture with her friend, Malika. "Wow Sam! You did great, but if I were you, I would have done worse," Malika commented, after Sam had narrated everything she did to Roshni to her. Malika and Sam had been friends since their first year and they were obviously birds of the same feathers."What I did was enough, I can't and won't do worse." Sam laughed and Malika narrowed her eyes at her."What if your brother chooses his wife over your mother?" Malika asked."I'm confident he won't do that. It's impossible." Sam said optimistically."What if-" "What if everything goes my way? Be optimistic, Malika," Sam glared at her."Fine, but I still think-" she didn't get to finish her statement, because Sam cut her off her again."You don't know Raj as much as I do, Malika, so let's just drop t
Rajveer"Roshni," I called. There was so many things I wanted to say to make her anger towards me vanish completely, but I knew it wasn't the right time to say anything to her, I had to wait for the right moment. "What is it Raj?" She asked. "Uhm...nothing," I stuttered and walked pass her. I sauntered straight into our room and dropped my bag on the bed. I was unpacking my clothes from my suitcase, when Roshni walked in."Do you think it's a good idea for me to stay when mum doesn't want me here?" She questioned. "Yeah, She doesn't want you here right now because she doesn't know you're innocent yet," I replied."Okay, and about my pregnancy, do you plan on telling the family about it anytime soon?" She asked. "Of course. I will tell them as soon as I get the chance. Mum will be so happy." I smiled."Alright," she mumbled. "I'm headed to Yash's house now, I will be back by evening. I have something very important to discuss with him." I informed. "Alright." She muttered. I lef
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
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