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 CHAPTER 7

6 months later

Mehek found it hard to stand for long periods of time without feeling unbearably tired. Despite ignoring Shaurya most of the time, she was unable to sleep anywhere else but near him. He was probably tired of her drama, but never said anything. He just kept her like precious little golden trophy. He never took her out, never let her out of his sight.

She had no reason to stay with him. He knew that, he had known that from the beginning he had used her just as her family did to force her into the life, he had tied her to him, for life with this child. The man who had once hated children, loved seeing her pregnant more than anything in the world, it showed the world that he owned her in more ways than one. Mehek could not help but feel jealous whenever he would speak to her stomach sweetly, with an emotion akin to love.

There was no doubt he loved their child. He had already gotten a room ready, Mehek was incredibly tired that noon, her feet were swollen, Shaurya had asked her to stay in his study while he worked.

She sat down on one of the sofa's, he looked up from his work and he smiled, seeing her eyes half shutting closed.

"Lie down He said getting up, he pulled a quilt over her and kissed her forehead as he tucked her in.

"Goodnight

Mehek was half asleep, she heard him whisper softly, so softly she was unsure she heard correctly.

"I love you

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They were about to see the baby, in the 3D monitor. Mehek held, Shaurya's hand unconsciously.

"Well a steady beat there The doctor said smiling, Mehek's hand tightened on his as she heard the beating.

"There is the face Mehek, felt a tear run down her cheek, it was the most beautiful face she had ever seen.

"Would you like to know the sex?

"No They both said at the same time.

Mehek looked at him, and saw he was just as happy. He stood up and kissed her.

Mehek felt shock fall onto her face. Yet she hid it quickly.

"Doctor I have noticed, Mehek feels tired really quickly Shaurya said, the doctor smiled at her.

"Well I wish my husband was as concerned when I was having our daughter, looks like he loves you a lot... Mehek and Shaurya both remained silent.

"Well Mr Khanna, at this point I would say it is normal. I want you to continue, giving her good food and plenty of rest, we have passed the tricky stages.

"Yes doctor. I will He said.

When he went out while Mehek changed. Mehek asked the doctor.

"Doctor how is it possible for someone who is taking birth control to get pregnant

"Well in cases, where you change the prescription, it takes a few days, for the new stuff to kick in and a lot of the time during this window women get pregnant

Mehek later changed back into a large maternity dress, and Shaurya held her as they walked. Mehek sighed in annoyance.

Yet he ignored her and helped her until they were in the car.

"What would you like to eat? He asked as he moved off into the main road. Mehek looked out the window and ignored him.

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Mehek was walking outside, Awara was behind her disapprovingly looking at her.

"Mam, you should not be out. When sir comes back I will lose my job

"Shh Mehek said and inhaled the scent of the air, it was a soft dewy new day.

"Mam... Mehek, turned around and saw Shaurya had come back home. She bit her lip and waited for him to shout at her.

He did not he just looked at her.

"I left my phone at home He said, Mehek knew she had hidden it.

"Go away he ordered Awara. He picked her up bridal style and took her inside. Mehek looked at him waiting for him to scold her but he did not say anything. He opened their room door and kicked it with his leg shut.

"I will give you anything you want in this world just stay with me He said without looking at her. Mehek looked at her fingers, but why could he not love her?

"I don't want anything besides...

"Love?

"Yes

He pushed his hand through his hair and his fists became clenched at his sides.

"And freedom?

"Yes, I don't want to be here

"Mehek you don't know what you are asking of me He said his whisper was half broken. Mehek went to him and took his hands in her own.

"Why is it so hard?

"I swore after my mother died I would never love another person. She was kidnapped, for a ransom and my father did not save her. I hated him every day of my life since then for not saving her

No wonder, he was so crazy about safety Mehek thought.

"Had he kept her safe, nobody would have been able to take her away and she would still be with me. I hated family more than anything, when I saw the way your family treated you it made me angry and you loved them so much you were completely blinded by their mistakes. It reminded me of my father, and that Brat Vicky. He had remarried so quickly my mother had not even been dead for a year before he found Swetlana and her spawn of Satan. For as long as I live I will never forgive him for what he did to my mother or for remarrying. I could not let you stay with them. I can't keep you like this anymore, I know. It has gone on long enough. I am sorry, but please stay here. I want you to be comfortable and safe with our child. Please don't go if you cannot stand me so much I will leave... He said in half choked whisper.

 Mehek felt tears, form in her eyes. He loved her, he just did not know it yet. She felt him touch her cheek and then push away from her. He loved her. He did!

Mehek grabbed his arm.

"You are an idiot She said, and stepped forward and hugged him. He inhaled in shock at her reaction.

"What?

"Nothing. I just did not think the great business man, would not know his own heart

Mehek looked, into his eyes and smiled.

 "What are you trying to say?

"Don't worry one day you will understand. For now, just hold me She said shaking her head. She could see it in his eyes relief. His shoulders sagged.

Mehek had a family now. A real family.

She would protect him now.

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Mehek gave birth to a little girl. They decided to call her Meriya. Mehek placed Meriya in her bassinet and felt Shaurya come behind her.

"How about 3 more? He asked wrapping his arms around her waist and hugging her from behind.

"Not any time soon. His beard tickled her cheek.

"Well the longer you take the more I will want

"That's your own thing

"Hmm...You two are my life

"I love you

"I love your... Mehek blushed when he whispered something dirty in his ear and pushed him away.

Not everything is as it seems. Everyone deserves a chance. Shaurya had thought her that.