Rajveer"What happened Nick?" I overheard Roshni talking on the phone with him. She just couldn't stay away from him. I didn't want to keep eavesdropping on their conversation, so I was about to leave the room when I heard her say,"I'm so sorry for your loss, Nick. He was such a good man."I wondered who passed away, as I went closer to Roshni."Of course, I will be there right away." she said.Immediately she ended the call, tears welled up in her eyes and she began to cry.It seemed she had been holding back her emotions for too long and the news she had just received was the final straw. She felt overwhelmed. "What happened?" I asked."Nick lost his dad today." she said in a broken voice"Sorry for his loss." I said. As much as I hated him, I would never wish for him to lose a parent. It's very sad"I was so close to his dad when I was a kid." she cried "- he was really a good and kindhearted man.""Hush now." I soothed, wiping the tears away from her cheeks "- I will go with you
RoshniIt had been exactly one week since Nick had lost his dad and he stopped attending lectures. I felt so bad for him. His dad's death was really weighing him down. I hoped he gets over it soon. Lest I forget, Sam's birthday was fast approaching in just five days and she was very excited. I still hadn't gotten a gift for her yet and that bothered me. "It's so hard to decide on a gift to give someone. I think it'd be better if I just ask her instead.." I said to myself and sauntered towards her room. She was busy chatting on the phone with someone when I entered. She immediately ended the call and turned to me. "This year's birthday is definitely going to be the best for me in my entire life." Sam smirked. She was really very happy for her eighteenth birthday. "Of course Sam, you're turning eighteen. May all your wishes come true." I wished, smiling. "It will, I'm very sure of it. Something nice is going to happen, I'm positive." she said and I got confused."Something like wha
It was 5:00 PM and Nick was still no where to be seen and the party had begun. Sam called him again repeatedly, but he kept on rejecting her calls. She was busy pacing up and down waiting for him impatiently. She suddenly sighted him at the entrance of their house. She heaved a sign of relief and approached him."You got me so worried. I thought you weren't coming anymore." She voiced out. "Well, I'm here." he said, rolling his eyes. It seemed he just wanted to get the plan over and done with and then, he wouldn't have to bear Sam's presence anymore - she huffed at the thought. "Let's get started, it's getting late already." Sam remarked. "Alright. When you are done with what you are suppose to do, give me a call." he instructed. Sam nodded and went to Roshni who was busy dancing with her friends. "You look very tired Roshni. Should I get to something to drink?" She asked, hoping she would say yes."I'm okay Sam, I just had water few minutes ago." Roshni said. "I made orange juic
Roshni"You are not leaving!" I heard Raj's voice, after a long time of silence from him. I stopped and smiled weakly. At least, Raj believed me. Mum looked at him in disbelief. "What do you mean she is not leaving?" She asked in rage."What!" Sam yelled."Raj." dad called.Raj stood there, his face filled with determination, as everyone's eyes bore into him. The room was filled with a tense silence, broken only by the sound of my heavy breathing. Anger radiated from the others, their frustration palpable."She is not leaving." he repeated, making my heart skip with joy. Raj's trust was all I needed. "- as her husband, I have the right to make the final decision. She's staying." he said with finality. "I have my reasons.""Are you out of your mind?" Dad asked, but Raj didn't say a word. he remained silent. "Don't allow her to continue walking over you." mum yelled. "I didn't raise you this way." "Roshni is very sly, Raj, she is cheating on you with Nick and-" I cut Sam off before
Roshni"I love you," I confessed, looking everywhere, but his direction. Immediately the sentence left my mouth, he stopped in his track and stood there for some seconds, before slowly walking back to me. I could feel his eyes boring into mine. "What did you say?" He asked, as if daring me to repeat what I said. Of course he was. "I love you, Raj." I repeated, now staring into his eyes. "- I can never harbor even the thought of cheating on you. Please believe me Raj, I really do love you." I finished and hugged him. He stilled, but didn't push me away. I was glad for some seconds, before he unwrapped my hands from around his waist."Let's leave," he said and walked out of the room with his luggage. I sat down on the bed with unshed tears glistening in my eyes. He didn't believe me. He thought I was lying.I felt another lump forming in my throat as I tried to hold back the flood of emotions threatening to overwhelm me. How could he not trust me? How could he think I would lie about
RoshniI woke up with a sight headache, which I ignored, because I knew it would go away sooner or later. I went into the bathroom and showered. I was determined to know why Nick did what he did, so I decided to meet up with him and make him confess we didn't do anything, then Raj would be able to finally know the truth and hopefully he would learn to trust me again. I emerged from the bathroom and Raj was still sleeping. He looked very uncomfortable lying on the couch, I could tell, because he had a frown plastered on his face. I woke him up by gently tapping on his shoulder and he opened his eyes, but slightly. "Good morning," I smiled. He grumbled an incoherent word and went back to sleep. Funny. I chuckled at his behavior and tapped him on the shoulder once more, in an attempt to wake him up. "Go away," he mumbled, his eyes still closed. He is such a big baby "You look extremely uncomfortable here on this couch, you should lie down on the bed," I suggested, but he ignored me.
Roshni"You're not leaving! I won't allow you to leave me," Nick said, venomously. "Please save me Raj.""Just allow me leave please," I begged, desperately. "Why? So you go back to Rajveer?" He asked, angrily and again, a wave of pain surged through my stomach, making me cry out in pain. Nick noticed I was in pain and came closer to me."Are you alright?" He asked, his voice laced with worry."No I'm not," I admitted. He held me by the shoulder, but I quickly shrugged his hand off."Should I call my doctor?" He asked."I don't need a doctor, I need you to open the damn door and allow me to leave. Do you think by ruining my image in front of my in laws and husband will make me love you? You are mistaken. I will never love you, Nick. I regret ever knowing you. After what you did to me, I realized you aren't my friend, but an enemy. I hate you," I yelled, pouring out all of my frustrations out. He didn't say a word, but stood there staring at me in daze. I took the opportunity and sn
RoshniAs the morning sunlight gently filtered through the curtains, I slowly opened my eyes, only to be greeted by a dull ache pulsating through my temples. A slight frown creased my forehead as I pondered the recurring presence of these unwelcome headaches in my life.With a determined resolve, I made up my mind to seek answers, to unravel the enigma behind these persistent discomforts for it was getting unbearable.Although the thought of visiting the doctor irritated me, I knew I had to. I had been neglecting my health for the longest time. For the meantime, I ignored the slight pain I was feeling, as thoughts of the previous night, invaded my mind. He actually cares about me. I became more determined to prove to him, I didn't do anything wrong. I looked at Raj, he was still sleeping and looked very uncomfortable on the couch. I wanted to wake him up, Like I did the other time and tell him to go to the bed, but I knew very well, he would refuse bluntly, so I stopped myself and my
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