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A little background of the story: Shraman had a love marriage after they both confessed their love for each other. Everythig was perfect until Suman found the truth behind Nirmala and Ramnath. She bought back nirmala and accused her father in law and that is when Shraman had an ugly fight. Shravan was in a fix about his father and Suman was determined to expose the truth, that is why they were not talking properly for past one week.
Mrs Suman Malhotra, or Sumo as he calls her, was not her usual self. A week back she came to the Tiwari villa as Shravan has gone to London regarding a case and was supposed to return a week later. Mamaji realised there was something wrong. Shravan has been out of town for work commitmnets even before but never has he seen his niece so depressed and sad. In these 2 years of their marriage it was the first time when everyone felt she was not happy. She had been eating too less, she didnt joined anyone for the normal family chit chat and had confined herself to her room. She even didn't talked to Preeti or Nanu. It was 10 in the morning and Suman was not awake. Preeti went to wake her up but she didn't. Preeti felt something was wrong. So, she pulled Suman's hand and that is when she noticed her body burning with fever and she was unconscious.
Shravan has just reeled up with a shock. Here in London,he met his Dad's old friend who told him about the reason for his parent's divorce. Shravan felt as if the earth below his feet has slipped. How could his own father do this to him? Shravan was broken deep down. His tears, his blood shot eyes demonstrated his agony. The pain of a son who was betrayed by his father, the guilt of a son who has failed his mother. He knew he has committed a blunder by not believing his Sumo. He has been so bitter toward her since she bought back Nirmala in his life. He remebered every harsh word he used for her and cursed himself mentally. Doesn't he love her? More than his life; then how could he not trust her decision. How could he give upto the clever machinations of his own father. They were so happy together, so complete. Then why did he destroy this. He came to London to runaway from Suman. Everytime he shouted at her, jerked her hand, refused to talk, he hurted himself the most. He was never really angry at Sumo. " I need you Sumo, I cant loose you" and he dialled Sumo's number and the call wasn't rceived. He expected this. Days before, Suman was calling her when all he did was cut the call leaving a message, "I am busy, can't talk". He decided to go back and surprise his wifey, Sumo. As he flew back to Delhi, all he wanted was to hug her once. His soul craved for her look, her smile. Yes, he has a lot of questions to ask to his father, a hell lot of apologies for his mother. But Shravan Malhotra couldn't do this without Sumo by his side. His Sumo, the feeling gave him a sense od contentment. "She will slap me, shout at me, feign hatred for me but she will still love me", Shravan smilingly reassured himself and was prepared to do anything and everything to manoify his wife when a phonecall crashed his universe."Beta, Suman is in hospital" and Shravan didn't listened to the next words Mamaji was to say.
Shravan came running to the hospital where she was admitted. His heart kept telling him that nothing worng will happen. He will make it alright. But the flashes of her previous accident chilled her spine. "No Shravan, dont even think about it", he told himself. As he marched towards the hospital room, he saw the whole Tiwari family. "What has happened to her"? The only thing he could manage to speak. "Beta, since the day she came she was very upset. We thought maybe she was tired of the work at PCT. We hardly had any idea about her health. But today when Preeti went to wake her up, she found her unconscious burning with fever". Shravan was about to ask further when the doctors came out. "How is she"? She is alright, isn't she?, said an impatient, nervous and scared Shravan. His lips were fumbling for the first time and his heart was pacing at horsespeed scared of what the doctor might say. " Mr. Malhotra, your wife has very high fever and abnormally high blood pressure. It is not at all good for her or the baby. Just pray to God that she gains consciousness in the next 2 hours or things will turn complicated". "baby"? Baby?? Wh..wha...what do you mean doctor?, Shravan fumbled trying to fathom what was happening. "Mr.Malhotra your wife is 2 months pregnant. I wonder how dont you know that". Shravan couldn't believe what he had just heard. This new piece of information was giving him goosebumps. Sumo, was pregnant with his child. His Child. His heart jumped out of joy, to say the least. Wasn't this his best day ever. Shravan Malhotra was to become a dad, a fatherly pride took over his face. But suddenly hiis smile fainted as he saw the doctor. "Is everything alright doc? The baby is fine right? I mean you are sure they both will be fine.". The doctor put his hand on his shoulder and consoled Shravan, " just pray she gains consciousness within 2 hours, only then we can assure you about there safety". "Listen you, I dont give a damn to your advice. I want my wife and my child safe. Do wat u can, bring the best of the doctors on board but make sure they are safe". And with this he broke down into tears that were waiting to flow. Pushkar tried to console his bhaiyya but he knew nothing will work. Shravan was crying badly, he remebered how Sumo was trying to give him the best news of their life.
Shravan I know you dont want to talk to me but please listen to me once, please, Sumo was trying soo hard to talk to him while he was about to leave for London. "Shravan, trust me there is a good news for you". " Sumo, you have already given me the worst news by bringing her back. What is good news for you is the worst news of my life. I have had enough of this. I dont want any so called good news from you".
He hated himself even more. When she was about to tell him about their symbol of love, all he did was shout. The moment which was supposed to be the most special was destroyed by him. Had he known about the pregnancy he would have never left for London or anywhere for that matter. He would have loved her,pampered her, adored her. He would have told the whole world about the baby, right then. Afterall it was their baby. But he wasn't there, for her and for his little soul. Wasn't this his fault that Suman was lying there on the hospital bed? He knew nothing can break his fighter Sumo, but his rudeness. And he still choose to feign anger!! When he should have been there for her, he was angry, rude and brutal. He felt the urge to slap himself right there. He stood up to see his life.
He entered the room and he felt someone has kicked him in the guts when he saw Sumo's pale and weak body, cursing himself with every passing second. He sat on the chair and parked his hands on her petite stomach. His eyes became moist as soon as his hands touched there. "Baby...u... r... safe... there.. right" he cooed as his throat chocked, with the sudden gush of hot tears flowing down his cheeks. You know i always thought I cannot love anyone more than your Mom but trust me i love you equally. It took me a long time to love her but with you it happened within seconds. I know you are angry with me but please forgive your daddy"., he said holding his ears like a small child. "Tell mommy that dad is sorry. Tell her to wake up, for me, for you. Tell her I cant imagine my life without her. Tell her that dad would die if she wont wake up".
"Dont you dare say that again", Suman spoke in a frail voice as she slowly opened her eyes. Shravan engulfed her in a tight embrace as soon as he saw her eyes open. He felt like some weight has been put off his chest. He just cried hugging her as his body laid on hers. He spoke in between his sobs," you know how scared I was...". As soon as he realised his weight was on her, he moved a little, kissed her hands. "I am Sorry..." was all he said in a small voice; hus eyes still filled with tears.Suman smiled back, she was too happy to get him back. She could see the pain in his eyes. "Qutub Minar, had u listened to me even once...and before she could say something he kissed her lips. "Sumo we are going to have a baby. I love you even more. I love you, i love you...I am sorry for what I did...and this time Sumo pecked his lips knowing what was about to come.
Thankyou for reading.
~Prisha.
Kumkum Bhagya
Arjun
