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Baljodh

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Posted: 11 years ago

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Nice story!!! Please do continue

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Baljodh

@Haisisterz

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Posted: 11 years ago

#12

Originally posted by: Mehfooza
do continue dear
reading this i remember my dad.i was 7years old when dad got expired.i dont remember him at all.when i was 2 years old he went abroad.where dad thought after my brother finish his studies dad will come to home.after 5 years my brother finished studies and joined to job.where my dad was expected to come on may 26 to mumbai.where my dad reached mumbai and he got heart attack in plane.where my dad got expired.
actually we family members were getting ready to go airport.see the faith where it played with me.
iam seeing all reaction happening with with me and mom.

sorry for intrupting with ur story.

Hi dear don't worry, Your dad will always be with you..And My mom, she had lost her father at a very young age too, She was also seven years old when my grand pa died of car accident .She always tell me stories that If my grandpa is still alive today then we will never have to suffer..Im very unfortunate because I've never experienced a grandfather's love..But your father will always be with you..Goodluck in your life dear..All of us love you! 😊 Keep smiling always..

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Priya

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Posted: 11 years ago

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Part 3:

Mrs Kapoor was laughing now! Mrs Poojary, you really hv a grt sense of humor!!! I thought I 'd pull your leg but tussi bhi na, mere hi naal mazzaak kar rahe ho ! Now I knw where did Adi get his naughtiness from! Ishi was feeling all squirmy right now,she gave a forced and unwanted or rather an embarassed smile. She had almost let Mrs Kapoor know what she was thinking!! Phew! Thnk God it was a joke!!!' Mrs Kapoor started talking abt her party which she was planning next week and asked for Ishi's help! Tussi Mangloreans bada achha fish banaate ho! Will you make your spl fish curry for my party?'

Surely, Mrs Kapoor anything for you, Ishi said still uncomfortable and upset with herself. She grabbed Adi from the garden and walked back to the house. Adi had begun to cry.. he wanted to play more.

@ home she asked the maid to look after Adi while she went out to her kitchen garden. She stepped into the garden at the backside of the house. There were many veggies there. Personally Ishi preferred vegeterian food but Ivaan loved fish! 'Mom I am not going to fry fish for my husband, no no' cried Ishi when her mom had asked her to learn the recipe and cook along with her. Nandini had laughed then, 'Let your husband come and we will see'. This was before the marriage.

She picked up some fresh iceberg lettuce leaves from the garden, 'I will make some salad today' she said to herself. Plucked 2 avocados,' I will make chutney it tastes good.' She then went to her kitchen to prepare the dinner. Placed the cooker with rice and some vegetables and sat on the kitchen table to chop veggies for salad.

As soon as Ishi had completed her 4th month, Ivaan had come down to India. He wanted to take her back to Zambia. But Ishi who was happy all this while started developing cold feet. She kept thinking is it mom or is it Ivaan? Ivaan had surprised her with the news that they wud take her mother along and he has arranged everything to be done, so she cud be happy. She hugged him, hearing this and with teary eyes kissed him all over his face. 'Love you sweets', with a huge grin on her face.

Adi was tiny wen he was born, underweight and weak! Ishi was scared and nervous but the docs said, ur son's a fighter lady, he will grow up to be a fine guy! She had smiled with a sigh of relief and her mom hugged her. It was when he was 6 months old that Nandini decided to go back to India. 'But mom why cant you live with me? Who is there with you in India?' Nandini smiled at her and replied, 'I have fulfilled my duties dear, it is now upto you to handle your family and move on with your own life. I will always be there for you, praying for you and wishing your happiness, but that is how life is my dear...we cant be together for ever!' You have to take care of your husband and your child all by yourself, take care.

Ishi had cried like a 5 yr old sobbing aloud, she held on to her mom's pallu at the airport. Ivaan tugged at her sleeve and asked her to control. The following day, she was frustrated, angry or upset? Well she dint know exactly. Mrs Kapoor used to drop at her place now n then. 'Mrs Poojary I made some samosas for you, ye oil free hainji, khaa lena'. In the beginning Ishi used to get irritated with Mrs Kapoor, but slowly she realised that the lady truly cared abt her just like her mom used to.

Living with Ivaan was a bit awkward to Ishi. They both shared the house, food, things,and yes the bed too, but Life??? Did they actually share their life with each other? Ivaan rarely spoke to her about his office or ppl at his workplace, never got anyone home nor used to take her along for office parties. He had very few friends or no friends.. Well she did not knw exactly. 'We have a child but we still dont knw abt each other, it feels wierd mom', she had said to Nandini. 'Then try knowing him, its never too late you see', nandini had answered her doubts.

Ouch! She shrieked out in pain! The cooker had whistled and Ishi had cut her finger. She looked at the wound, it hurted for a few seconds, Ishi kept looking, the blood was oozing out and all she wanted was to feel the pain. The maid came runnin to her and took the knife from her hands and made her wash the wound. She put a bandage and got down to work again...

'Why do u keep bugging me Ishi? What else do you want me to do? Why dont you understand I hv loads of work and reporting to do within the deadline and you always keep complaining. Why dont you go to the party alone? I really cant make it!' Ivaan sounded really upset. But Ishi was not going to hear this all over again. She yelled back at Ivaan, 'Oh yes, I am supposed to be going to all social events all by myself like a fool! You never come with me or take me anywhere! Am I so bad that you can't take me along where you go?' Ivaan screamed, 'Those are business parties Ishi and I cant hv you and a screaming and crying Adi at those parties!' Oh so now even Adi is a big trouble for you; snapped back Ishi with tears in her eyes and her voice cracking.' She had never thought that Ivaan wud say such things abt their li'l angel!

Madam, wud you like me to stay longer or can I leave? Ishi was brought back to the present. She stared the maid for a few seconds. The maid Alala was tall, thin with a large set of teeth and a big fat nose and beady eyes. Adi had cried when he saw her the first time. But now he loves her company. She was not an attractive lady for sure but was very sweet and she loved Adi. She helped Ishi with things other than her normal job. 'Alala, wat does your name mean?' Ishi had asked one day. 'It means the lost one, madam.' The lost one, Ishi had wondered that wat a strange name. Ishi felt that this name suited her more as she was completely lost and was unaware what she has to do next. Ivaan and Ishi had been arguing over petty things these days. There was no romance left in the marriage n that was for sure, but Ishi felt there was no care and concern left too. Was this because she had not loved Ivaan? Was there no true love between us, she always wondered. But y did she just blame herself? It could be tht Ivaan no longer loved her. It must hv been months since he touched her forget abt kissing her. He never bothered to look into her eyes like he used to.

The washing machine beeped and Ishi took out the clothes n handed them to Alala. She checked on Adi and found him asleep among his toys. She loved to watch him wen he slept. It was just 6 pm but it had become dark. The phone rang, Ishi picked up the cordless to answer the call. 'Hello...

-To be continued...

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Sapna

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Posted: 11 years ago

#14

Its awesum...

Plzz continue soon... :)

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Priya

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Posted: 11 years ago

#15

Part 4 updated

What do you mean you won't be coming home tonight? There was a lightning outside the house and Ishi almost dropped the phone. She was very scared of thunder and lightning. She spoke to Ivaan shivering like a poor little lamb, 'Ivaan the weather has turned horrible, I cant stay alone all night. U knw I m scared of thunder and lightning. Please Ivaan Please...the phone went dead and the elctricity went off. Alala came into the room with a burning candle in her hand. Madam you want me to stay or go.

Ishi was so happy to see Alala in the darkness though she looked scary in the candle light there was a softness in her voice which soothed any panicked mind especially Ishi's. Ishi asked her to stay and get Adi from the bedroom. Where could Ivaan be al night? I couldn't even complete my conversation with him. I will call from my mobile. She searched for her mobile which she hardly used.. dialed Ivaan's number and waited. No range. She felt like a child n went into her childhood when her father used to stay awake till the electricity returned or till she dozed off. It felt so secure, she knew then that nothing cud go wrong wen her father is with her!

Thud! She heard somebody or something fall outside. She was too scared to go out and she called out to Alala. Alala dint come. She heard Adi crying and went to the bedroom. Adi was not there! She panicked and started screaming out for Adi and Alala. It was pouring outside and her screams were muffled by the rain. She took a torch and stepped out of the house after gathering much courage. OMG! there cud be eerie repltiles out there, how did Adi go out? She opened the french window from her living room and stepped out in the verandah and then down to the steps. She tripped on something but did not fall. She used the torch to see who it was and saw Alala lying down there. She was having an attack of fits. Adi was sitting next to her crying. She lifted Adi and took him into the house. Tried her mobile to call Mrs Kapoor. No use. She ran back outside, Alala's condition was getting worse, her whole body in convulsion, her mouth frothing and her eyes rolling upwards, it was a horrifying sight to see! Ishi had never seen anything like that. She had heard that holding anything made in iron could stop these convulsions but she did not knw if it was true. She had to act fast as she did not hv time. She ran in and started searching. She wanted to find something that will help Alala. She almost threw things here and there ransacking her own house..finally she was frustated. Taking a cushion, She rushed to Alala who was still in seizures. Her mouth was bleeding as she was biting her tongue...Ishi placed the cushion beneath Alala's head. It was not easy as Alala's body was moving forcefully and Ishi got pushed and hit trying to hold Alala. Within a few seconds Alala's body began to relax and her body went cold. Ishi went pale. Is Alala dead???

Ishi are you alright? wat were you screaming for? What happened to your phone? Mrs Kapoor had come. Ishi ran upto her in the rain and explained the situation to her. Mrs Kapoor rushed to her home to get some assistance. Within minutes there was a small crowd in front of Ishi's house. Medical Emegency Staff had arrived. They carried Alala inside the ambulance and the doctor checked her. He said Alala had a siezure and appreciated Ishi for not doing anything stupid and being with Alala. They took her to the hospital, Ishi had wanted to go too but Mr Kapoor asked to stay back and look after Adi.

Ishi went back to the house. Adi had slept after crying for sometime. Ishi sat next to him on the sofa. She was tired and sleepy. Her whole body was paining and her head was aching too. But she lied down nxt to Adi and closed her eyes.

Ishi was on a boat in the middle of the sea when she opened her eyes. She looked around for Adi and Ivaan but nobody. She realised that there was no one controlling the boat and she did not know how to. She also dint know swimming! How will I ever get back to the shore?? She panicked..n called out, Maa please help...She heard a voice...Ishi get up...She stood in the boat...Ishi wake up.. ISHI!

Mrs Kapoor was trying to wake her up. Ishi woke up and rubbed her eyes like kids do. She was feeling horrible. Her head was heavy and her body felt sore as slept on the sofa and her neck was hurting too.

- To be continued...

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Priya

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Posted: 11 years ago

#16

Part 5: updated

shi was feeling sick. Mrs Kapoor handed her a cup of coffee and said, 'Last night must have scared u off, dear. I knew u will need me here so here I m at ur service. You had not even locked your front door!' She stroked Ishi's hair affectionately. 'My poor girl you look horrible, hope the coffee makes u feel better.' Ishi smiled, she could smell the coffee, it was strong and hot. The coffee relaxed her nerves and she felt a lot better. It had milk and was very sweet. Usually she never preferred a very sweet coffee. But today this was doing its work to calm her down. She looked at the clock, it was 10 AM! Ivaan, 'how come he has not come yet?'. She was depressed but thankfully she was not feeling panicky n nervous. Maybe its the coffee she thought, its working. She got up and saw Adi sleeping, she rushed to get ready.

She was all ready. She heard the doorbell ring and rushed to the living room. She had thought it was Ivaan and had already begun to say, 'Is this the time to come home?' She looked up and saw Mr Kapoor instead. She gave her usual half smile and feeling embarassed. Mr Kapoor did not smile back. He seemed worried or upset with some matter. 'Is Alala fine, Mr Kapoor? Wat did the doc say?'
'Hmm..she is fine he replied and then whispered something into Mrs Kapoor's ears and left immediately. Mrs Kapoor now looked worried. She then saw Ishi starin at her, and she changed her expressions and gave her a big reassuring smile which Ishi thought was very fake. 'Wat hppnd Mrs Kapoor, is everything fine?' Arre nothing! By the way why dint Ivaan come home last night? Ishi's face drooped like a dead flower. 'I dont knw where he is. We could not talk properly the phone got disconnected.' Then she looked up with hope and asked Mrs Kapoor, 'Has he called you guys?' Mrs Kapoor went close to Ishi, placed her hand on Ishi's face and looking into her eyes, told her that Mr Kapoor saw Ivaan at the hospital yesterday night. Mr Kapoor wanted to talk to him but then he saw a pregnant woman with Ivaan holding her hand. When he went to meet him, Ivaan had tried to avoid Mr Kapoor's questions and even after hearing what had happened here, all he said was I will come home today and then we can talk about it.

Ishi went cold. She felt numb, not knowing how to react. She just looked Mrs Kapoor in her eyes and asked her, 'I hope you are not joking this time, Mrs Kapoor?' Mrs K shook her head in denial and told her that she had seen Ivaan with that lady before too. Look dear I am not trying to infuse wrong thoughts into your mind but do you know this woman? Ishi shook her head, 'No I know nothing of her'. Well if there is nothing between them then y did Ivaan not tell you abt her?' Tears started clouding Ishi's eyes. flowing onto her face. 'Maybe she isn't that important at all, Mrs Kapoor', why is she trying to defend Ivaan, when she knew that somewhere deep down inside she knew that there was something wrong!
She hated herself for this! Mrs K can I b alone for some time. Can you please take Adi along?' Mrs K nodded and lifted a sleeping Adi and left for her home. Ishi started pacing up n down the hall. Pregnant woman? Who could she be? Is she pregnant with Ivaan's...no no...this cant happen. No matter Ishi always had doubts that if she had loved Ivaan, it was always obvious to her that Ivaan had loved her a lot. He always wanted her to be happy, never yelled at her or misbehaved with her. He never used to do anything to irritate her. But what abt the last few months??? Ivaan was not being himself from past few months...She had wondered wat had changed him!!! Was it this woman??
Since wen was all this going on?

'Ishi if you love me then trust me', Nandini said to her daughter. I knew you would not have concentrated on your studies if you had come to know that I was unwell. So I did not tell you. Ishi had cried that day, she had blamed her mom that she had been cheated. You had an operation and all dad tells me is you hv gone to Naani's house!!! How could you, mom? What if something bad wud hv happnd? Wat if I wud not hv seen u ever again? I will never ever trust you mom! She ran to her bedroom. Nandini followed her and lifted Ishi's head and placed on her lap. She stroked her hair, wiped her tears and spoke softly to her. I am your mother Ishi and I love you very much. My intention was not to hurt you but to help you. I dint want you to miss your exams for me. You had put in so much effort in studying this year...you wud hv lost a whole year. And I knew the operation was a simple one! Appendix operation is very common my dear, nothing to worry. You know Ishi, there are certain times in Life wen you hide something very important from the person who is most important to us. Its not because the person who hides is not trustworthy but its probably just because he/she loves you and cant see u hurt. But if 'you' love that person and u know he/she loves u too then be patient and just trust him/her.

Ishi got up from the settee in the living room and wiped off her tears and smiled. 'Yes mom, this is what I will do, she said to herself. I will trust Ivaan! She was hurt, jealous and insecured but somewhere her heart wanted to trust Ivaan. Which means...she loved him! Yes she was getting jealous that Ivaan was with some other woman, she was still ready to trust him...!!! and was eagerly waiting for him. She had been thinking of Ivaan the whole day, every minute, every second of the day!!! She was distracted suddenly by the clock ringing. It was 11AM. She then happened to notice the calendar nearby!! 30th May...it was her wedding anniversary!!! and Adi's birthday!!! She remembered how excited she was and she wanted Adi to be born on the same day! Ivaan had saidsmiling, it would be best Anniversary gift for me!!!

Ishi rushed to her bedroom and changed her clothes. She took out a beautiful red saree with velvet black roses imprinted on it. It had sequins of the same color on the border and it was Ivaan's favourite! But she never wore it saying that no one wore saree here other than Mrs K and she dint want to look like an aunty! I will wear this today! She had a matching red haulter neck blouse. A set of accessories in black and lovely pair of shoes! She happened to see the perfume which Ivaan had got for her some 7-8 months back. Escada! She wore her perfume and saw herself in the mirror. A little makeup and that would make her look irresistible!!! While doing all this she realised that she had never done these things for her husband. She felt bad, she looked at the mirror and applied blush on her cheekbones wondering if its not too late.

She then picked up the phone to check when the phone rang. She answered the call. It was Ivaan. I will be coming home in some time, hope you are fine. Ishi was overwhelmed to hear his voice! It was like she could not speak, as words dint come to her! hmmm, I'm waiting. He then disconnected the phone.
She then called up Mrs K to check if Adi was fine. Mrs K said she will look after Adi the whole day and that Ishi first needs to take care of her husband and sort out things with him. Ishi could agree no more. Adi was the biggest joy in her and her mom's life. It was Ivaan who had given her this joy and so Ivaan deserved all the attention and love he needs!

She looked around and realised that the house is in a mess! Oh no I need to clean up before Ivaan reaches. She rearranged things in the room. Changed the cushion and sofa covers. Opened the windows to let fresh air in. The breeze hit her face and it smelled good. She could smell the wet earth, the flowers in her garden and the leaves too. She closed her eyes and recollected the day when Ivaan had brought her here to show the garden . He had closed her eyes and had taken her into the lawn. She could smell the flowers and couldn't wait to see. She was so happy to see it! Ivaan knew Ishi loved gardening. They had a big garden at her mom's house in Mangalore and it was Ishi who had decorated it!

Growl! oh! Ishi winced. God I m soo hungry and so must be Ivaan. She ran into the kitchen and made herself a veg sandwich and a tuna sanwich for Ivaan. She finished cooking in the kitchen. She knew she must be looking horrible again after all this work. So she left the kitchen to get ready again when the doorbell rang.

Oh no! She had no time to touch up her make up or clean her saree or comb her hair again. She was confused... She dint want to keep Ivaan waiting at the door. After all she had been dying to get a glimpse of Ivaan. She opened the door and Ivaan came in. He dint look at her directly, as if he had done something wrong. He came in and laid his bag across the table and took the bottle of water and drank water from it. Ishi closed the door, looked at him and realised how much she had loved him and how much she had been used to him. Just as Ivaan was about to go to the bedroom Ishi went up close to him and hugged him! Ivaan just stood there like a wall! He was all shocked to see her reaction. He knew Mr Kapoor(how he wasl), must have surely told her abt seeing him at the hospital. Or had he not? For ofcourse this is not how women react! He had watched it in few of the movies and heard from his colleagues that how women react when they see their men with some other woman! He dint know wat to do. Ishi! Did Mr K tell you where I was last night? She did not answer him. She was holding him tight as if she wud not let him go. She looked up at him. And he noticed her for the first time in the past few months. He knew he had been hiding things from her and could never face her or look her in the eye. He had ignored her for so long. He had not touched her for so long that he had completely forgotten how it felt being in her arms. He felt as if he was melting away. He was going weak. Should he tell her the truth? Would she believe him or would she blame him? But he had to tell this! For how long can he keep this secret from her. Today it was Mr K, tomorrow it wud be someone else. Its better he told her the truth than she comes to knw it from a third person. After all they were together for more than 3 yrs...wait a minute its been 4 yrs he thought and today is our anniversary! He felt guilty and disappointed.

He tried to separate from her embrace but was surprised to find that her hug was so tight that he cud hardly move his hands. 'Ishi' he called her, 'look at me please'. She released him and stood in front of him. He now looked at her top to bottom. Her hair was tied up shabbily but the few strands that fell on her face made her look so adorable that his heart skipped a beat. He saw her eyes, they looked a bit swollen and red different from the huge brown eyes he had always loved. Had she been crying the whole night? he wondered. Her face had the usual softness in it with her sharp features and her tiny mouth. Her lips were delicate and she had a dimpled chin. She had some flour on her face and forehead and also on the neck. Ivaan used love Ishi's delicate neck. He realised that she was wearing the same saree that he had bought for her and that she wudnt wear. She looked stunning in red. He was right. She had the saree's pallu tucked across her waist. He was staring at her as if he had never seen her. Ishi was getting concious that Ivaan was actually staring at her. It made her blush and her heart was banging on her chest. She dint want Ivaan to knw that. She thought her heart would rip apart her chest and come out in Ivaan's hands! She smiled and slowly adjusted her sari and wiped her face and neck with the pallu. She then opened her hair and then combed it with her fingers. And then she looked at Ivaan and said,' you must be hungry. I made you your favourite Tuna sandwich and Indian masala chai. The one with ginger..Go get fresh.

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Sapna

@sapnapari

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Posted: 11 years ago

#17

its awesum...

plzzz continue soon... :)

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mehfooza

@Mehfooza

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Posted: 11 years ago

#18

this is awsume dear

continue soon

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Priya

@priya_remix

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Posted: 11 years ago

#19

Part 6: Last part

Ivaan ate the sandwich and had the tea Ishi had made for him. He loved her culinary skills and was proud of her. The sandwich was great, thanks, I was really very hungry.' They both sat across the kitchen table and it felt awkward to both of them. 'Ishi I need to talk to you.' Ishi stopped him, came close to him and sat in his lap with her arms across his neck. She smiled, one of those killing smiles for which Ivaan could even kill anybody! Kill??? Ivaan looked disturbed and disappointed. 'Where is Adi?' he asked. @ the Kapoors. Look Ishi wat I wanted to say was... he cudnt talk as Ishi had kissed him. OMG!! he thought to himself...how could I be away from this woman all this while...how could I not tell her the truth. She deserves to know! He kissed her back passionately and held her close to him. He did not knw wat was happening to him. Tears flowed and they both hugged each other and cried. 'I am sorry Ishi, how could I do this to you...I am so so sorry sweetheart! I had put you through so much pain in the last few months...I am not a good husband.. 'Shhh..'.Ishi shushed him, 'enuf we both hv hurt each other in the past but I now tell you that I Love you Ivaan and I trust you completely. I knw you must hv hidden some facts from me, but your intention was surely not to cheat me or hurt me, right?'

Ishi stood up and Ivaan held her by her waist feeling all guilty. He sobbed like a two year old! Ishi you are such a great wife. I love you Ishi and I am really sorry for what I did to you n Adi. I really care abt you both, its just that...I m sorry. Ishi felt bad she had never seen Ivaan like this and Ivaan pleading for forgiveness was too much for her! Tell me wat happened dear, I will be with you no matter what!

She kneeled down and took his teary face in her hand and listened to him.

' Do you remember that I..- I had met with an accident?' Yes I do,Ivaan. But nothing happend to you. Yes Ishi nothing happened to me. But the person in the other car almost got killed! I got so scared that instead of taking him to hospital, I ran away from the scene. Later I realised my mistake and went back to the accident spot only to find that the man had been taken to the hospital! I was so guilty and I just wanted to confirm if he was alive. I went to the hospital and came to know that the person is in coma as the blood in his head clotted and he was not brought to the hospital on time! Ishi was shocked to hear this! She withdrew her hand and sat on the chair next to Ivaan. Then? There I saw this man's wife, they were Indians Ishi, like us and she was pregnant. She was all upset as she dint knw wat to do and the hospital authorities bothered her with the formalities. I went up to her and offerd help.

Since then I have been looking after her needs and things like that. Yesterday I got a call from her saying that the doc informed her that her husband showed signs of waking up. I was scared of this Ishi. Had he seen me? Will he recognise me? I had not told his wife that I caused the accident. And then you came and wanted to celebrate Adi's birthday and our anniversary. I was so upset with myself Ishi that I took out all my anger on you. I never had the courage to tell you as I thought you would start hating me for this and I dint want to hurt you or put u in any tension...but then it continued for 2-3 months.

' I am not interested in all this Ishi, why dont you leave me alone?' Ishi was angry, 'How can you say that Ivaan? Do you no longer care for us?' Ivaan just wanted to leave the house and so he left saying 'Yes! I m a loser! I dont care for anybody! I just Dont care!' and he slammed the door behind him. Ishi had recollected the previous day's incident. She then placed her hand on his and asked him to go on. Ishi yesterday I took his wife to the hospital and she suddenly had labor pain. I dint knw wat to do. So I waited with her. I had to also meet her husband's doc and see if his condition improved. She delivered a baby girl Ishi and this morning he came into his senses. He recognised me Ishi and I just came away from the hospital. I dint have the guts to face him Ishi'.

Ishi now smiled, 'Ivaan you are just like a kid at times'. Come lets go to the hospital and meet them. They need us now.' Ivaan looked at her as if she has gone nuts! but she was not going to listen and she pulled him by his hand and led him to the vehicle. Do you know what will happen Ishi? I could get caught by the police? We'll see, she said.

At the hospital, Ivaan led her to the victim's ward. She looked through the glass window on the door and saw him. She entered in and took Ivaan along. The man stared at him and then looked at her. Where is my wife? he asked. Ishi smiled and told him, 'Congrats on being a father'. The man looked confused, happy and worried all together.. Wha??.. father..baby...my wife...when..where are they?

Ishi asked him to wait. She gestured to Ivaan for the lady's ward and she went. Few minutes later she entered the room with the baby in her hand and placed the baby next to him! He looked thrilled though he felt a bit dizzy with all the medicines and the fact that he had just woken up from coma, he had not had the sense of time. The docs had not spoken to him. They were waiting for Ivaan as he was the one who was running around for him all these days. ' N Ma wife ??' he mumbled. 'She needs some rest as she is very tired'. The doc entered and congratulated him and checked him, complimented the baby. Can I hold her he had asked. Well I dont think so the doc said I' afraid you need to wait atleast for a day as your body needs time to get back to function..He then looked at Ivaan questioningly and the doc told him how Ivaan had been looking after him and his wife day and night for the past 3 months. Ivaan walked upto him and took the baby in his arms and brought her close to the man's face. He kissed the baby with tears in his eyes. Ivaan was touched and he said 'I am sorry'. The man shook his head, 'No, I am. I dint realise that good ppl existed even today.'

The man then looked at Ishi and said, 'Ma'am you are lucky to have such a selfless husband!' Ishi came forward, held Ivaan's hand and said 'Yes, I am'. She then whispered in Ivaan's ears 'Loved the anniversary gift, dear!'

They excused themselves out of the hospital and on their way home, Ivaan told Ishi, well I have not got my gift as yet! and looked at her with a flirting smile! Ishi said, 'We need to get Adi home, dear. He must be missing me'. She looked a bit worried. Ivaan looked at her lovingly and said, 'Not as much as his father does. I think its time he gets some company...wat say??? he laughed and winked at her. He surely loved her and now he knew that she loved him too! Ishi blushed and laughed too...She was happy and yes she remembered what her mom used to say,

'Every good and bad thing has to come to an end, my dear. This is how Life is...'

-------------------------Its Never...The End!--------------------

So friends this is the end of the first story of my collection.

Please Please write your comments and don't forget to like it if you did!!

If I get a good response I can post more stories. If not, still a big hug and thanks to all those lovely people who took time to read my post and like it!!!

For those who did not like it, Please feel free to post your criticisms and feedback would love to improve my writing skills!