Part 1- pg 1
Part 2- pg 1
Part 3- pg 2
Part 4- pg 4
Last part - pg 5
"Priya Kapoor have been sentenced to two
years of jail for being responsible of the accident that led to the demise of Shivina Kapoor"
The judge declared his verdict and banged the gavel(hammer).
The convict, Priya Kapoor looks at her husband Mr Ram Kapoor who was sitting there heartbroken, shattered and silent.
The police women took Priya away. She could not see her Mr Kapoor in this state anymore so she didn't look at his eyes.
As she was about to be taken to the police van.
"Ek Second..."
She looked behind.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...
Ram: (stuttering) Priya, you...you... could have let me handle this. It was an accident..I could have done... something. I will find the best lawyer...
"No"
Priya closed her eyes. She recalled that unfortunate night. Shivina was really upset and wanted to leave from Sood House as she could not adjust. All Priya wanted to do was to stop her from leaving. But little did she know, she will become the reason of her leaving forever.
Shivina became really stubborn. She started arguing and becoming violent with her nephew, Ishaan. Ishaan wanted to say sorry and wanted to convince his Shivina Maami to stay.
Priya was just trying to stop Shivina from being violent. She wanted to prevent her from hitting Ishaan with the vase, so she shoved Shivina. But while doing so, Shivina slipped. Priya tried her best to hold her hand, but it was too late.
She fell from the stairs and got her head severly injured. Mr Kapoor came rushing towards his dear sister who was like his own child. She said her last words how much her Ram Bhai meant to her She breathe her last on his lap. She could recall how Mr Kapoor and Akki cried so much that day she snatched the most precious thing from them.
Priya will never forgive herself for this pain she caused for Mr Kapoor and Akki.
Priya: She died because of me. A mother lost her daughter because of me. A husband lost his wife because of me. A brother lost his sister because of me. It's all my fault. I deserve this punishment.
Ram: You didn't do it intentionally. I know that. You won't tell me anything but I know you didn't. You did so much, you even risked your own life for others. It was an accident!
Priya: So what?! I could not save Shivina. The accident caused by me. She slipped because of I shoved her... Mr Kapoor your heart is very big. You lost your father because of my father and now your sister whom you loved more than yourself because of me. I and my family are the reason why you lost the two person you loved the most in your life.
Ram: But Priya... the situation was different in your case. You loved and cared for Shivi too, it was an accident. If I was ready to take the case back why you did not let me!
Priya: Mr Kapoor I believe in justice. I did a crime, I deserve a punishment for it, even if it was unintentional but someone did lose her life. Shivina, she was such a sweet girl. I killed her! I killed your sister!
Priya cries. Ram also cried with her.
Ram: (in his mind) I need your support Priya. I am broken. I love you equally as much as I loved my dad and sister. I can't see you in jail. I don't know how will I survive without you for 2 years. Why are you doing this Priya?! How will you manage this alone?
Priya: (in her mind) I know Mr Kapoor what you must be thinking. I know you needed support. But I know Adi and Brinda are there for you, they will be there for you. I will manage alone.
Priya is taken away to jail.
Brinda: Jaan...
Ram hugged Brinda and cried. Brinda also cried with him.
Few days later,
It was 2 weeks since Priya was sentenced to jail. Ram had locked himself inside the room since then. He missed his dad, his sister and his wife. He looked at the photographs of his loved ones and cried his heart out.
Ram: Why do the people I love so much always leave me?!
Brinda comes there with a tray full of food.
Brinda: Jaan this is enough! It's been two weeks. For how long you are going to punish yourself like this! Priya told me to make sure you eat your meals properly.
Ram: Priya? You met her?! How is she?! Is she better now?!
Brinda: Jaan, you have to eat first if not I won't tell.
Ram started to eat fast.
Brinda: Aaram se...
Ram: Please tell me how my Priya is doing...
Brinda: She is doing fine.
Ram: She is?!
Brinda nods.
Brinda: You should meet her...
Ram: I met her once. She doesnt even want to look at me. She is so much in guilt. I don't even know how else to tell her it was not her fault...
Brinda: She wants to meet you now. She is ready to talk to you.
Ram feels better hearing this and he gets ready immediately. He wanted to talk to his dear wife.
Jail,
Ram went to the lockup his wife was kept. She was facing behind.
Ram: Priya...
Priya looked at Ram. She was teary-eyed and lovingly look at Ram. She carrassed his face while he kissed on her hand.
Priya: You lost a lot of weight... Thik se nahi kha rahe ho kya aap?! You love eating right?! You
Ram: How could you even think I would eat happily without my loved ones?
Priya: I am sorry...
Ram: Why are you saying sorry?!
Priya: You deserved better...You have to take care of yourself.
Ram: You ask me to take care of yourself?! You are taunting me for not taking care of myself?! How about you?! You were unwell for last two days. How about that?!
Priya: About that?! There is something you need to know.
Ram: Bolo na Priya.
Priya: I am pregnant.
Ram was silent hearing this. In these 3 weeks there was finally a good news he heard. Infact one of the best. He was...
Ram: Mai...dad...dad bane wale hoon?!
Priya nods.
Ram: Priya...I love you!
Priya: I love you too..
Ram: I wish I could hug you. Our baby..
Priya held his hand and made him caress her stomach.
Priya: I know how much you were eager to be a dad. I am sorry I had to give this news to you like this.
Priya cries and Ram wipes her tears.
Ram: You have to be strong Priya. For us. For our baby! You dont worry I will do something! I will get you out of this jail somehow.
Priya nods no.
Ram: Seriously Priya?! Even now you are stubborn. Priya now its not just about you, its about our baby too.
Priya: Just because I am pregnant that doesn't mean I get to escape my punishment.
Ram: But how about our baby?! Our baby does not deserve to be brought up in this environment. Priya at least for our baby stop being stubborn.
Priya: You are right Mr Kapoor. Our baby does not deserve to be brought up in this environment. That's why I decided once I give birth to our baby, you will take care of the baby till I am back You have to do it alone, and I know you can do it.
Ram: But how about before the baby is born. Priya it is not easy being pregnant. It will be very hard to stay in jail in this condition. A pregnant woman their body tend to change, they have mood swings, they need more nutritious food and they need more care. It will be very difficult to get the care here.
Priya: I will manage. You trust me right?
Ram: I trust you more than myself, but I can't let you suffer like this in the jail. Especially in this condition, not at all. I don't know how but I am getting you out of this.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...you love me right?
Ram: Yes I do..
Priya: (holds his hand) Then please. Please let me do this. I promise you I will take care of the baby during my pregnancy. The baby is your baby, and I will take care of us. The baby deserves all happiness. The best you can do for us, is to come meet us.
Ram: Priya this is not fair!
Priya: Mr Kapoor..
Ram was disappointed. He knows his wife believes in justice like he does infact even more. She got herself punished, but it is not fair. It was an accident. Their baby did not deserve this. He wants to convince her but he knows she won't agree. He wanted to scold her but stopped himself because she was going through a lot. He knew how it was hard for her mentally after that accident happened and she feels guilty easily. And now she is expecting, so she is very fragile. Right now a scolding and argument is the last thing she needs. So he had to stop.
Ram: Take care of our baby, promise me...
Priya: I promise...
Ram: Pinky promise?
Priya smiles and gets teary eyed.
Priya: Pinky promise.
Ram: And Priya I know you won't let me get you released from jail but at least allow me to get extra nutritious food and some things you need in this phase.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...
Ram: I know you will say its a luxury but please I had thought of doing a lot for you when you will be carrying our baby. But I could not do these at least me to do this, please...
Priya could not deny.
In these few months, Ram visited her frequently. They would talk for some time. He brought her food and whatever he felt she needed. He saw her struggling with back pain, he brought a pillow for her. He talked to the police and made sure they didnt gave her too much streneous work, and let her stay outside for more whenever she felt suffocated. Priya usually would have been against it but she allowed it cause she saw he yearned to take care of her and their unborn baby.
She was guilty to deprieve him of this moment, so she allowed him.
One day,
Ram was at a meeting, Adi came rushing.
Adi: Ram you have to go right now!
Ram: I am busy in a meeting right now Adi!
Adi: It's about Priya...
Ram: Sorry guys I have to postpone the meeting.
Ram rushes with Adi.
They come to the hospital.
Ram: Priya is in hospital, why didn't anyone tell me anything?! Is she okay?! (worried)
Adi: Ram relax.
Ram: How can I relax?!
Inspector: Actually Mr Ram Kapoor, your wife's health deteriorated that's why we had to admit to the hospital. She was having pain.
Ram: Couldn't you have gotten her here early?!
How could you guys be careless?!
The doctor comes.
Ram: Doctor, my wife how is she? And the baby?
Doctor: Your wife's bp had shoot up, and she started to get early contractions so that's why we have to do a premature delivery.
Ram: Go ahead with it doctor! Can I meet her
Doctor: Sure you can.
Ram rushes to Priya, and see her struggling in pain. But she was really brave. She was trying her best not to shout in pain and tolerating it.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...
Ram: (crying) Priya... don't worry you will be fine...
Priya: I...am..okay...
Ram: I know you are not. You are in so much pain. How can you bear with it?
Priya: It's nothing compared to the pain I caused for you.
Ram: Seriously Priya in this situation also... Look I know you are brave, but you have to promise me you will not raise this topic.
Priya closes her eyes in pain. Ram holds her hand.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...where is the doctor?
The doctor comes.
Ram: Doctor where were you?! Here my Priya is in pain and you guys are wasting your time.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...please...let them do their job...
Ram: I am sorry...doctor...
Doctor: It's okay. I understand. We are going to start with the procedure first so Priya you have to bear with us, its going to pain a lot but remember about your baby. And Mr Ram Kapoor you have to talk to your wife and make her comfortable.
Ram: My wife is very brave Doctor!
Priya smiles looking at Ram, her contractions start again, she closes her eyes and holds Ram's hand tightly.
Ram: It's okay Priya...I know you can do it!
Due to Ram and Priya's cooperation, the baby was finally born after an hour or two. They could hear the baby crying. Ram and Priya smiled looking at each other.
Doctor: It's a little princess.
The doctor passed the baby to Priya , the baby looked at her mom with her beautiful eyes. Priya hugged her close to her heart, and Ram looked at them emotionally. Priya then carrassed the chubby cheeks of her angel.
Priya: Our angel! Mr Kapoor..
Priya looked and saw Ram standing in a corner and crying buckets of tears.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...
Ram: I am sorry Priya. I could not help you both, you had to suffer so much in this condition. I am so sorry!
Priya: Mr Kapoor... why are you sorry?! It was my own call. Remember I promised you to take care of our baby. See I fulfilled the promise. Our angel.... And see she has your eyes, same to same.
Priya passed the baby to Ram and he held her. He looked at her and the baby giggled looking at him.
Ram: My baby! My princess!
He pecks on her forehead.
Priya: Mr Kapoor...I have thought of a name for her few days ago.
Ram: Name?!
Priya: Pihu...
Ram smiled looking at Baby Pihu.
Ram: Our Pihu. Ram and Priya's Pihu!
Priya was on bed rest for a week. Ram had taken paternity leave and he took full care of the Baby Pihu and Priya those one week. He spent more time with her. He never made Priya felt for once that after a week she will be back to jail, whenever she raised the topic he will change it. He made her feel so special. Ram brought red roses for Priya and balloons for Baby Pihu. He did everything he could to make Priya happy those one week. He wanted to do more but didnt want to bother her as he knows she loved simplicity.
He wanted Priya to have full bed rest, and take care of the baby. But when Priya said she wont get to do this again after a week, Ram allowed her to do everything for the baby, be it feeding, getting her to sleep or changing diapers. Priya fully took care of the baby during those one week, sometimes Ram tried to help too.
It was a week and Priya had to be discharged meaning she would be back to jail. Ram saw Priya crying that day while she had Pihu in her arms. She didnt leave Pihu at all since morning. She was looking at her dear Princess.
Tu jo gayi to soona hoga yeh jahan
Ram: Priya, if you want I can still....
Priya nods no.
Pheeki pheeki hogi saari yeh dastan
Priya: Pihu don't bother your Papa okay. You have no idea my Princess you have the best Papa ever! Your daddy cool!
Ram was getting emotional but controlled himself.
Tumse judi hai har khushi
Tere bina kya hai yahan
Priya: I don't want to leave her, but I have to. My Pihu...
Ram wished he could fix everything, convince Priya and get her bailed.
Chaahein tumhein hum maange tumhein
Sun le dua yeh aasman
The police inspector came.
Police: It's time now.
Priya hugged Ram and cried.
Ram: I love you...
Priya: I love you too...
Ram, Priya and Baby Pihu shared a family moment and a hug and kiss. Even the inspector became emotional seeing the family.
Chhote chhote khwaabon ko aa jodenge
Priya: Mr Kapoor please take care of our Pihu. I know you will be the best daddy cool to our Pihu.
Ram nods.
Yeh bhi vaada na tumhein ab chhodenge
Priya passed Pihu to Ram and Baby Pihu started crying as she saw her mom leaving. Ram was crying too. Priya didnt look behind as she could not see her daughter crying. She closed her eyes.
The police inspector tried consoling her.
Jeena chaahein phir tere liye
Aankhein na pherenge
Priya continued walking and then she was gone. Baby Pihu was crying and so was Ram.
Saansein meri tu le le bhale
Ab na tumhein jaane denge
Those next 16 months were going to be very long journey for Priya, Ram and Baby Pihu.
End of part 1.
Hi all. I had this idea of trying to write something a bit different. That's why here I changed it a bit instead of Ishaan it was Priya who accidentally pushed Shivina, and how she ended up being a convict. Wanted to also show how Ram still loved and trusted her , and knew it wasn't intentional on her side and still believed in her. In the next part, I will focus on how Ram took care of baby Pihu in Priya's absence and how Priya missed her husband and daughter while she was serving her jail sentence. Tried my best to do something different sorry if u guys didnt like it đ This will be a three shots.