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Part 16

The moment he strode into the corridor leading to the theater, he could feel the darkness peeping in further entering the room. Devoid of sunlight it was illuminated with artificial lights though it provided much needed light there. The more he neared the room he could hear the growling sound of Anjali from inside. The utter cry of pain. Slow Sweat beads started to form over his forehead but ignoring those ill thoughts he proceeded inside.

He saw his wife lying on the cot with so many nurses and Doctor beside her. She was struggling out of pain which was clearly evident. Her cry had made him turn his head away from the scene as he hated to see people making such a fuss. As his reactions were totally regressive, the doctor came to him touching his shoulders to look at her.

Doctor : Mr. Shyam... We wanted you to support Anjali. You cant lose your patience now. Please compose yourself and be on her side. She needs you now. Try to motivate her and build up confidence. Please Mr.Raizada.

Doctor moved in for Shyam to come near Anjali who was terribly facing the pain. Her eyes were welled up and her face became pale due to the pain. She was was trying to catch hold of others for support while he extended hands and tried to control her. She particulary felt his touch that was one of her first step of transformation she expected from him. He has always pretended to be lovey dovey with her but for his true self he was giving in a try just not to create a bad impression infront of his family and the doctor.

Anjali clutched him with the shirt near by her but her pain didn't ever subside. Her growl increased in intensity while the Doctor and the nurses were trying to look into the position of the baby.

For the first time in life Shyam felt someone shaking him unbearable to pain and her frequent disturbances by lifting her head terrified him.

Shyam : Rani sahiba.. Relax.. Nothing would happen..Be confident.. Don't get over tensed.. He soothed her by caressing her hair while she had clutched his collar in lifting her head again. The shivers, tremor inside her could be felt by him.

Anjali rested her head on the pillow again after hearing such kind words from her husband.Not that she expected him to pacify her but the moment was so much needed for her to put on her burden of pain on someone. Suddenly she started jerking out with pain again when the doctor checked the apparatus sensing the movements of the baby.

Doctor : Nurse it's a little difficult I think the position is a bit complicated. We should try to maintain her BP level too. Anjali.. Its just a matter of some time.. Just don't lose hope dear.. Your husband is right beside you. You will deliver properly without any problem.

Doctor tried to convince Anjali who was still on the crying mode while Shyam noticed the change of expression on Doctor's face of losing hope. His inner conscience riled up to see the disbelief in her expression.

Shyam : Doctor. Why do you look tensed? What do you mean by consoling her.. Cant you see how she is suffering. Please do something to get rid of the pain. He shouted with acute anger which was created due to the trembling body of Anjali who was in his arms. Least he bothered about the relationship, inner conscience spoke on behalf of him.

Anjali saw the scorn expression on his face. She became exhausted with the pain and slowly her consciousness began to fade.

Doctor: Mr.Raizada.. keep watch on Anjali. Make sure she doesn't faint or sleep. We cant get the baby out if she sleeps. We have to know the contractions when she is awake. Please keep her awake. Talk to her. We cant reduce this pain unless give her an epidural.That too would take time as she has a disability problem in her leg.

Shyam got infuriated hearing the helpless situation. He ran his fingers through his hair and looked at Anjali whose eyes were slowly drooping but not leaving her eyes from his face.

Shyam had literally no choice from his end. He was a jerk, a womanizer, a greedy man but the inner roots in him had retained a part of humanity particularly when he saw his wife struggling. He cant deny the fact in him that Anjali had induced some sort of humanity in him after marriage. Particularly when he was more concerned about staying with other ladies in London which became impossible by circumstances he could feel the irritation hanging on him which he vented out at Anjali. She remained calm and loved him more with compassion. He understood the need for Anjali to get a hand on her for support which at present he could only provide. He started to get scared with the way her labour was progressing and the Doctors losing hope. The next moment like some force deducing within himself that all would be fine with his words he started to motivate her. The ultimate aim was to save Anjali and his baby. Yes.. Its his blood. His baby.. The baby who will take up his name. The prideness crept in increasing the confident level within him.

Shyam : Ranisaheba.. Come on get up.. Don't sleep.. Come on.. You can do it. See I am here.. Anjali... Anjali..Shyam hurried his words in desperation which shocked the doctor and the nurses. They looked at Anjali who was coming back to the consciousness which would be easier for them to go through the delivery...

Outside the theater the two families were sitting desperately to hear the news as they found Shyam also stuck inside for hours. Madhumati and Garima didn't leave their prayers for a moment to bring out Anjali and the baby safe. Khushi was pacing through the verandah impatiently sometimes crying to herself as she couldn't see her sister in so much pain. From childhood she had not allowed anyone to hurt her sister but finally by nature she had to undergo such pain which was unbearable.

Hours they struggled to keep Anjali on the go. She had increased her efforts in maintaining the higher level of confidence that she could somehow help in getting her baby out.With the prayers and blessings finally after a humongous struggle the baby started to come out. Shyam had lost all his strength by the time. He had constantly made sure Anjali would be getting the strong support from his end. His selfish reason to see his blood come out and touch this earth.

The final moment Anjali screamed her heart out when a small baby came out which relieved almost everyone inside the theater. Shyam looked at awe and focused at the tiny thing on Doctor's hands. There was a still a silence around. His heart started to beat erratically thinking the baby wasn't responding. He seriously felt that pain of losing the baby. But as soon as the doctor's punch the baby let out a shriek bringing back the life in Shyam and Anjali. There was a only a hairline split between life and death. A skip of a heartbeat! Shyam let out a huge smile with contentment as he saw the movements of hands and legs by the baby in Doctor's hands.

Doctor : Congratulations Mrs & Mr.Raizada.. It's a cute baby girl. You finally did it Anjali... Doctor expressed her happiness as she cleaned up the baby.

Anjali felt the excitement and her tears started to roll down with happiness. She moved her focus towards Shyam who was excited more than her and she could witness his curiosity as he keenly watched her daughter crying in the doctor's arms. Anjali thanked Devimayya for saving her baby and in the process find a small change in her husband who is now fallen for the love for their child. She looked at their Princess with teary eyes. She remembered their daadi who was their life of the family. She belived that Daadi had born as their daughter to lighten their lives again. She slowly closed her eyes in tiredness while Shyam saw Anjali moving back to her sleepy state. Without her consciousness he kissed her forehead with affection for having got to see such a struggle by his wife in her delivery.

Shyam : Doctor. Can I hold my baby? He requested the doctor as he moved away from Anjali.

Doctor : Here she is Mr. Raizada. I guess it would be difficult for you to hold her. She tried handing over the baby covered with a small towel.

He took the little bundle of cotton with utmost care. Keenly observing each feature right from the head to toe he began to admire his daughter.Her hair dark and black like her mother. Her tiny cute eyes closed as she maintained a frown on her nose. Her hands hanging half way up in the air as if daring not to disturb her sleep. Her face fair like her mother.She tried to identify his features on the baby. Finally that nose which always bore a scorn expression was like his. He smiled in ecstacy finding out the baby having similar nose as his.

Shyam : Doctor she has my nose.. See. How she crumples the forehead layers not able to withstand the light. His huge grin was pretty much enough to amaze the Doctor who had predicted him to be an arrogant husband. A small baby can change anyone a beast to an angel. The magic of the little bundle that brought such smile on his face. As he moved his lips near the forehead of his daughter to kiss her he could feel a kick for disturbing her sleep.

Doctor : Mr. Raizada you can wait outside. We will transfer Anjali and the baby to the ward. You can be with them after they are get transferred there.

Shyam agreed and handed over the baby back to the doctor not before giving an admiring look at his princess who was returning back to sleep peacefully.

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As soon as the families were informed about the birth all of them got excited and congratulated Shyam. Manorama felt overwhelmed for becoming a daadi and rushed to hug her son for giving her a granddaughter.

Manorama : I am very happy bitwa.. You made me so happy. She hugged him with contentment while Manohar also congratulated him.

Madhumati and Garima thanked Devimayya for the safety of the child and Anjali. They became excited to become Nanis. They congratulated Payal and Akash for becoming Maasi and Chachu.

Shalini saw the excitement and was about to talk to Shyam while he turned away and involved in talks with his chachaji and his father. Shalini felt insulted when she saw Shyam just thanking her for the wish and not bothering to involve into more talks. She turned the other side to find Khushi hugging Payal and jumping around. Her excitement was over the board. Shalini couldn't stand seeing Khushi getting happier day by day with her position as Arnav's wife in the family. Soon she left the place without informing anyone. Khushi went on to hug Akash and congratulate him. She moved near Sashi who was in awe seeing Khushi squealing like a little kid.

Khushi : Congrats Mamu. You became a Naniji.. And I became a Maasi.. I am so happy. She hugged him while Sashi laughed at the childish Khushi..

Madhumati and Garima laughed at her crazy antics with Payal and Akash.

Madhumati : Pagli.. relax.. how excited you are? Now instead of getting proud of becoming a maasi try to make us proud too. She blushed and smiled at Khushi who scrunched her eyebrows in confusion.

Garima : Yes Khushi.. Time for you and Payal to give the good news next.. Lets see who is faster.. Garima chuckled with Madhumati looking at the flushed face of Khushi who stopped her over excitement and looked down.

Payal couldn't hold back her tears looking at the smile of her family who expected her to give good news from her. She slowly moved her gaze towards Akash while he pressed her palm affectionately and nodded with his eyes that everything would be alright. Payal gulped her tears as faked a smile to hide the worry from everyone.

Khushi : Jeeju, Payal.. lets go and get some sweets. I have to distribute to the whole hospital. We should give treat to our offices Mamu.. I will arrange for it.. Come Jeeju lets go. She started to move with Akash and Payal while she stopped midway and hit her forehead with palms.

Akash : What happened?

Khushi : I forgot to call Arnav. Jeeju.. You carry on.. I will inform him and follow you guys. She said smilingly making Payal chuckle.

Payal : Akash.. Come.. She wants to talk to her husband in private. She asks us to get away from her. She teased Khushi only to earn a hit on her elbow from Khushi.

As they moved away Khushi tried calling Arnav and couldn't get him online due to his meeting. She left a message saying Congratulations on becoming the sweetest chachu of a cutie pie baby girl. She closed her mobile hoping to get a reply from her ever busy husband.

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NK barged in the office cabin of Arnav with sweets. He saw Arnav sitting with his manager giving notes. Ignoring the work he was doing NK moved near Arnav stuffing some sweets inside his mouth and hugging tight..

NK :Congratulations Bhai.. we became chachu.. Yay.. finally.. a cute little princess has arrived home. I am deadly waiting to see her.. NK said as he crushed Arnav with his hug.

Arnav tried to gobble the sweet and smiled at the craziness of his little brother. He broke the hug and gulped the water from the table to talk.

Arnav :Gosh Crazy NK.. You know I don't like sweets. Why did you stuff so much sweets inside my mouth?

NK: It's a sweet occasion.. so doesn't matter if you had sweet one day.. He grinned with his usual wink irritating Arnav.

Arnav smirked back at this antics.

Arnav : NK you celebrate like this for becoming a chachu. I wonder how you would react if you become a father? Arnav chuckled sheepishly not thinking about the impending silence from NK's end on this question. His one look at NK's fallen face made him curse himself for asking him the question.

NK :Bhai.. when are we going to India.. I am desperate to meet the princess.. NK changed the topic as he didn't wish to continue further with Arnav's questions which might lead to a small rift between the brothers as Lavanya's topic will pop up.

Arnav : Let me finish my deal tomorrow NK. We shall book tickets as soon as possible. He said as he rested his arm around NK's shoulders.

NK : Fine.. Let me know about the tickets too. I wil get everything packed. See you then. I have an important meeting to attend.. Bye..

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Khushi was still in the Hospital waiting with Anjali.. The family had left and only Shyam and she thought of waiting here.. No one else were allowed to stay.. Shyam also was here only for some more time.. He would go back to RM after that. Khushi was waiting at the corridor since Anjali and the baby were fast asleep in the room..She knew her presence isn't much required inside specially when Shyam is there.. He was in the same ward sitting beside his wife Anjali and admiring his little Rajkumari.. So giving up the thought of sitting inside, KHushi came out to have some fresh air.. Every Ward in that floor had the Women who had recently delivered babies here.. The babies cries was almost all over the corridor.. She saw how the families shared their happiness and joy for having a new member added to their family.. All these things was only making her more desperate to have her own baby too.. A complete family as Daadi had wished. She Arnav and their child.. As she thought more about it she felt she missed her husband Arnav these days .. He had so much of work that he hardly had time for his wife now.. She sighed and then thought of dialing him.

She already had informed Arnav about the baby girl some time back through message but then she couldn't talk after that... Almost in next 4 to 5 rings he answered the call and the first word she heard from him was

Arnav : "Hello Maasi"..

She smiled knowing he was teasing her purposely as she was now the baby's aunt.

Khushi: Hello Chachu...!!

Arnav (Chuckling): You are sounding tired baby.. Whats wrong??

Khushi: Dont ask anything Arnav.. You know how much naughty the baby is.. She keeps crying after every 5 minutes.. But you know she becomes quiet when either Di or I take her in arms.. Isn't that strange? For everyone else, she keeps crying even if they touch her.. Forget taking her in arms..! Khushi pouted as she started complaining about her niece.

Arnav : Angels are bound to be happy with other Angels.. So she always smiles seeing you..!!

Khushi was on cloud nine to know her husband considers her to be an Angel.. Seeing her all silent for some seconds he cleared his throat to get her back to senses..

Arnav: But I have heard even Angels are of two types.. Silent ones and naughty ones.. I am sure you very well know your category..!! He laughed as he was expecting a fuming expression from his cute wifey's face with a red nose.

Khushi: Dont laugh at me Arnav.. I am naughty only with you.. Not others..Because you are my better half and I have all rights to show every color of mine to you.. Don't I?? She questioned him with hands on her hips.

Arnav (Giving up): Okay Okay..I agree.. Now tell me what you doing??

Khushi: Standing at the Ward corridor and watching the Sky..She said as she looked up the sky smiling at the stars.

Arnav: What?? Are you staying at the Hospital?

Khushi: Hmm.. I couldnt make Payal or Lavanya wait here.. They have so much to do at home too.. And Mumma is already tired.. So I stayed back.. Dont worry.. I am fine here.. Even Shyam jeejaji is here.. With Di and his Rajkumari..She said with excitement which could only increase the worry at the other end.

Arnav: (Little shaken): Shyam? Why?? But.. What is he doing? Did he talk to you unnecessarily? He started to roll his fists in anger.

Khushi: Ohh Ho..!! Arnav come on baby.. He is busy with his daughter and wife. He is totally changed and is taking care of di so much. He hasn't left Di's place even for a second. And I am sure this baby will give loads of happiness to him and Di.. Khushi said in satisfaction making him lighten his mood.

Arnav: I too hope so..!! He sighed in disbelief as he couldn't easily accept Shyam would change overnight.

Khushi: Arnav.. You know I wish.. She paused to blush realizing what she was asking him..

Arnav: Wish what?? Tell me..!! You need something from here?? He smirked as he teased her understanding something serious she had wished for.

Khushi: No.. I mean Yes.. But not from there.. I mean.. I .. Need you..

Arnav chuckled and lay on the bed holding the pillow on his chest as he fell on his bed.

Arnav: You need me ..? I am all yours baby.. Why do you need to wish for me?

Khushi: No.. I mean ..I wish to have our family Arnav. I want a baby.She was absolutely shy to ask him this and Arnav was stunned..

Arnav: Dont make me desperate to come back Khushi.. You know its so hard to survive here without you.. But tell me one thing. Are you serious about this baby? I mean... Should we really plan one soon? He asked with a lot of hesitance as this was a serious matter or rather a sensitive one regarding Khushi.

Khushi: Hmmm.. She said fiddling with her duppatta

Arnav: But its hardly been some months that we ... Dont you think a baby will make us little conscious ahead..?He wanted to raise his concerns to avoid any misconceptions on their decisions forward. It should be a well thought decision as they shouldn't be feeling that they rushed for a baby soon.

Khushi: You think too much Arnav..!! A baby never separates a couple.. Infact makes their bond more stronger.. You know when I heard Di's baby cry, I couldn't control my tears.. I could feel as If I was the one who waited for that 9 months for the baby to come in this world.. You don't understand my feelings at all. I wished for my own baby who would light our life like Di's angel.. Arnav.. And pretty soon..!! She demanded as she stressed that there is not back off from her decision. Arnav had to give up finally as the ultimate decision was on her hands and moreover he couldn't mess up with her emotional self which is totally smitten by the idea of babies as she stays in a maternity hospital which had baby cry heard around.

Arnav: Okay... Agreed.. No more arguments My lord.. Let me do something ..I will plan for a honeymoon trip. Its long that we had gone out together. You need to keep your office work aside for a few days. Make sure you allocate work properly to your staff. I need a break from this work too. Let's make it confirmed trip this time. He said as he got excited with the smile from his wife.

Khushi: Fine.. We will.. But when are you coming. Its decided that the baby's naming ceremony will be in 2 weeks from now on.. Hope you and NK will be here for the function..

Arnav: 2 weeks? Thats too early Khushi..

Khushi: I know.. But the mahurat is good.. So everyone fixed that date..

Arnav: But will Di manage to cope up with her health till then?

Khushi: Hopefully.. And when I am there with her, she doesnt need to worry much.. I will make sure she is fit and fine soon..

Arnav: Great.. Let me talk to NK then .. We will wind up the work here and be back soon. Okay??

Khsuhi: Yeah..!! Will talk later then .. Have some rest..

Arnav: Nope.. You have some rest .. You need it more than me..!!

Khushi smiled and agreeing for that she kept the call smiling. SO it was finally decided that she too will plan a baby soon..!! She was so excited for that day to come when she and Arnav will be Parents..!!

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A week had passed since Anjali and the baby were taken to Gupta House and since then she was found all the time busy with the baby, feeding her, making her sleep, playing with her and the rest of the time taking care of her health too.. And the next person other than the mother who was always found caring for the baby was Khushi.. She was here with ANjali in her Mayka to ensure her mother and Garima Aunty doesnt have to worry much for the baby and Anjali.. Since even Arnav had some time to come back to India, she spent her days here ensuring Anjali's health also recovers soon..

She was still in Anjali's room wrapping the baby in a Towel as she and Anjali just put bath to her ..

Khushi: Di.. See how she is smiling.. I think she loves water..

Anjali : I think Yes.. She never cried while we bathed her .. Isnt it? She replied sitting on the bed and making the quilt ready for the baby to sleep

Khushi: Yes.. She loves water for sure then..!! She gigled nuzzling her nose on the baby's fairy cheeks.

Thats when the door opened and Shyam and Madhumati came inside..Khushi and Anjali both were surprised to see Shyam here..

Madhumati: See who came to see our Rajkumari.. ??? Her father..!! Come bitwa.. See your daughter..!!She isnt sleeping yet..

Khushi handed the baby to Shyam in his arms and moved aside.. Anjali just kept looking at Shyam in surprise.. She had seen a little change in him since the time he saw her delivering their baby.. He had always made sure after that day to keep a check on how Anjali and the baby was. Though sometimes he didnt call Anajli on his own.. But he did ask Madhumati daily and took the update from her.. But today was heights.. She didnt expect him to come here..

Shyam kissed his baby's tender cheek and a smile appeared on his lips too seeing the baby open her lips a bit..

Madhumati: See babua.. She is so much recognizing her father..

Shyam: Yes Aunty.. I missed her so much all these days..!! Her one look is enough for my whole day to turn happier..

Anjali continued looking surprisingly at him..

Khushi: Just few days Jeejaji.. After that Di and Rajkumari will be always with you..

Shyam looked at Khushi and noded a Yes..

Shyam: (To Madhumati): But Aunty why cant we have the naming ceremony in Raizada house? Why here??

Madhumati: Its a tradition bitwa.. It should be done in the maternal house only.. But just 7 days are left.. Afterwhich you can take her from us.. And then we have to come there to meet her..!!

Madhumati gigled and so did Khushi..Shyam and Anjali did share an eye lock but Anjali got up instantly not wishing to melt in his fake behaviour..

Khushi: Arre Di.. Why did you get up?

Anjali: I will get Tea for him.. She purposely said this to go out of his sight

Khushi: No.. You just be with them.. Me and Mumma will make one and send here..

Madhumati and Khushi left Shyam and Anjali with their baby and walked out of the room.. Anjali was suffocating.. She knew how much ever she denies staying with him, one day she would have to go back to him with the baby.. Their baby needed a father's love too along with hers.. And she would never be able to snatch that right from him.. No matter what..!!

To be continued.