In the morning
Birju decided to confess his love for sameeksha. He goes to talk to her. Sameeksha was getting ready in her room. He knocks on the door. She asks him to come inside. He was very nervous to talk to her. She asked
Sameeksha:what happened birju? You want to say something.
Birju: umm yes but i don't know from where do i start.
Sameeksha: why are you hesitating? You can say whatever you want to.
He took a deep breath and closes his eyes.
Birju: sameeksha...i love you..
Sameeksha becomes shocked hearing this. She looks at him in disbelief. Although she knew he likes her but she never thought he'll say something like this. Birju opens his eyes and gets scared watching her expressions. He softly asked.
Birju: please say something.
Sameeksha: birju you are a very nice man. Any girl would be lucky to have you but not me ofcourse. I don't love you.
Birju becomes heartbroken hearing this. He tried hard to control his tears.
Sameeksha: i can never love anyone. I have already love someone but he doesn't love me but i still love him even though he loves someone else.
Birju didn't say anything. He was too shattered and heartbroken to ask her about the person whom she loves.
Sameeksha: but we can be friends if you want to.
She smiles. Birju nods in yes and left from there without saying a word.
A month later
Rudra's birthday was coming and everyone was busy in prperations.invitations were sent to kingdoms near and far. It was his first birthday after marriage so vajramitra was leaving noo stone unturned to make it special for him. Birju moved on and accepted the truth. He agreed to remain a friend of sameeksha. He didn't tell anyone about his grief but rudra knew he was hiding something. He decided to confront him.
Rudra: what's the matter? Its been a month since i am watching you all sad and gloomy. I was expecting you to tell me by yourself but you didn't. Now tell me..
Birju: no rudra..there is nothing like that. I am fine.
Rudra: don't you lie to me. I know its related to sameeksha.
Birju burst into tears and hugs him. He says
Birju: she doesn't love me. She loves someone else.
Rudra taken aback hearing this. He felt extremely sad for his best friend. He was shocked to know that sameeksha said she loves someone else. He reminisces the moment when shambhavi told him that sameeksha still might be in love with him but he refused to believe. He consoles him. Birju wipes his tears and says
Birju: but now i am fine. I have moved on. My best friend is with me i don't need anything else.
Rudra gives him a big smile. Rudra was walking in the corridor thinking about sameeksha. He was unable to decide whether to confront her or not. He saw shambhavi coming towards him and immediately dropped the idea of confronting sameeksha.
Shambhavi: there you are. I have been looking for you everywhere.
Rudra: what happened?
Shambhavi: nothing i just want to say "i love you"
He smiles and cupped her cheek
Rudra: i love you too sweet heart.
Shambhavi: its your birthday after two days. Tell me what do you want?
Rudra: you have already given me so much i don't want anything else.
She smiles and hugs him. He decided not to tell her about birju and sameeksha.
Two days later ( early morning)
Shambhavi wakes up and saw rudra sleeping beside her. She smiles and lovingly kissed him on cheek.
Shambhavi: happy birthday my love..
She slowly tried to get up. He stirs and holds her hand when he felt her going away. He murmurs sleepily
Rudra: where are you going? I told you that you should be infront of me when i wake up.
Shambhavi: happy birthday my love. I have to get up.i have so much work to do.its your birthday.
As soon as she gets up from bed she started feeling dizzy. She fall down on bed holding her head. Rudra sleepiness vanished. He asked
Rudra: are you okay? What happened?
Shambhavi: i am just feeling a bit dizzy.
Rudra: that's it you are not getting up. Take rest and you are not doing any work today.
Shambhavi: no i can't rest. I am fine i promise and if i feel sick again I'll rest..i promise.
Rudra: as if you are gonna listen to me..my stubborn shama..
He kissed her forehead. She gets up and goes to take a bath.
Everyone in the palace wished him and like every year he took blessings from his mother and then from everyone else.
Vajramitra: happy birthday my son..
Dai maa: happy birthday rudra..its your first birthday after marriage so we are celebrating it in a grand way. Sameeksha says.
Sameeksha: happy birthday Rudra. This is from me. I made it by myself.
She gives him a beautiful bracelet as a birthday gift. He hesitated to take it but shambhavi smiles and signals him to take it.
Rudra: thanx sameeksha.
Guests started arriving. Shambhavi's parents were the first one to arrive. Shambhavi becomes elated to see them. Raunak comes running and hugs her. Shambhavi kissed on top of his head.
Shambhavi: how's my little brother?
Raunak: i am very good didi but i missed you a lot.
Shambhavi: awww i missed you too.
Shambhavi hugs her parents. They blesses her. Rudra touches their feet. They wishes him and blessed him.
Raunak: happy birthday jiju..i brought this for you. I made this for you and didi.
He gives him a beautiful painting of him and shambhavi. Rudra cupped his cheek and says
Rudra: its very beautiful. I'll always keep it with me. Its very special coz its made by you.
Raunak becomes extremely happy hearing this. After sometime gopal and radha arrived. When Rudra and shambhavi going to welcome shambhavi again started feeling dizzy but didn't show it to Rudra coz if he knew then he'll not make her do any work. Rudra and shambhavi touches their feet and hugs them.
Gopal: happy birthday son..may god fulfill all your wishes.
Radha maa: many happy returns of the day son but we don't have anything to give you.
Rudra: you two are here i don't need anything else. Your blessings are the most precious gift for me.
They became happy. Radha maa looks at shambhavi and it didn't take a second for her to recognise that she is not feeling well. She was a vaidya after all.
Radha maa: hows my daughter? You look sick..is everything fine?
Rudra: she is not feeling well since morning, i told her to take rest but she is not listening to me.
Radha maa: shambhavi.. What is this? You should take care of yourself.
Shambhavi: i am fine radha maa..i swear. We should go inside. Havan is about to start.
Rudra: see i told you..whenever i say something about her health she changes the topic.
shambhavi frowns at him and they goes inside. Rudra and shambhavi were performing the havan together. She was feeling extremely weak and sick but managed to sit till the yagya is finished. Radha maa was noticing her symptoms. She had a doubt but she wanted to be sure so she decided to talk to her after the yagya.
In the afternoon
Radha maa and shambhavi were talking in her room. She was feeling better than before. Radha maa asks
Radha maa: how is everything going?
Shambhavi: everything is great radha maa. Rudra and i are very happy. He is..
She suddenly feels extremely sick. She felt as if she is gonna throw up. She puts her hand on her mouth and quickly rushed towards the bathroom. Radha maa's was getting certain about what she was thinking. When shambhavi came out of the bathroom radha maa lay her down on bed.
Radha maa: how are you feeling now dear?
Shambhavi: extremely weak.it never happened before dai maa. I was fine till yesterday. Don't know what happened all of a sudden.
Radha maa inspects her though she knew the reason but wanted to be confirmed. She checks her pulse and eyes. A big smile spread across her face. All her doubts got cleared. What she was thinking was true. Shambhavi asked.
Shambhavi: what happened radha maa? Plz don't tell Rudra about this,he'll get worried and i don't want him to get worried on his birthday.
Rudra: i don't think that he'll get worried infact he'll become extremely happy. There is a reason that's why you are feeling uneasy and sick.
Shambhavi: he'll be happy? I don't understand. What do you mean?
She caresses her forehead and says.
Radha maa: shambhavi..you are pregnant..
Shambhavi becomes shocked hearing this. Her eyes widened in amazement. She gets up from bed and looks at radha maa who happily nods in yes. She becomes speechless. Tears of joy rolled down from her eyes. She was unable to react and unable to say anything. She hugs radha maa
Shambhavi: radha maa..i don't know what to say..my Rudra will be so happy..
Radha maa: yes he will dear..you should tell him. This will be the best birthday gift to him from you.
She happily nods in yes but decided to wait till night to tell him that he is going to be a father. When she felt a little better they goes outside to join everyone else. She saw Rudra happily talking to their fathers and Gopal. She wanted to rushed towards him to tell the news but stopped. Rudra looks at her and signals her asking what happened but she smiles and shook her head in no. Whole kingdom was engaged in celebration. Sweets,clothes and gold coins were distributed among people. I palace also everyone was having fun and enjoying a lot.
At night
Rudra and shambhavi were getting ready. rudra said
Rudra: this is not fair.you are not supposed to look that beautiful on my birthday. Its my birthday i should look more handsome.
Shambhavi doesn't say anything. She hugs him and he hugs her back.
Rudra: do you want to tell me something?
Shambhavi: yes but you have to wait for it.
He looks at her questioningly and she smiles. Sameeksha becomes extremely happy to see rudra wearing the bracelet she has given to him but the truth is he wore it coz shambhavi insisted him to wear.While everyone was still having fun,dancing and eating. Rudra and shambhavi managed to escaped to spent some moments alone. In a full moon night sky was getting brighten because of crackers. Both the love birds were roaming in the garden holding hands. Suddenly she slipped but Rudra holds her. She gets scared and puts her hand on her stomach.
Rudra: are you okay?
Shambhavi: yes we are fine..
Rudra: we?
Shambhavi: i mean i am fine..
Rudra: okay so tell me where is my birthday gift. Everyone gave me something except you.
He asked playfully. She turns towards him and says.
Shambhavi: i can tell you about your birthday gift but you can't have it. You have to wait.
Rudra: what does that mean? If you can tell me then why can't i have it? Tell me where is it i can have it right now.
Shambhavi: let me give you a hint. Its here somewhere around you. You have to find it.
Rudra starts looking around. He searched in between flowers and grass. Shambhavi was looking at him in amusement. He gets tired searching. He says
Rudra: okay i give up now please tell me where is it and what it is.
Shambhavi burst out laughing. Rudra frowns. He pouts and turned his face away. Shambhavi cupped his cheek and makes him face her. He saw her almost teary eyed. His teasing gone. Shambhavi takes his hand put it on her stomach.
Shambhavi: here is your gift.
Rudra at first didn't understand but then he realises what she was trying to say. He looks at her surprisingly she smiles and blushingly lowers her head. A big smile spread across his face from ear to ear.
Rudra: oh my...are you..am i..am i going to be a father.
She blushingly nods in yes. His happiness seems no boundary. He lifts her off the ground and spins her around and screams happily.
Shambhavi: stop stop...
Rudra put her down and hugs her tightly. He kissed her forehead and says
Rudra: i am sorry..i am just..you are pregnant..i can't believe this..i am going to be a father.
Shambhavi: are you happy?
Rudra: happy? I am ecstatic shama..you don't know what you have given to me. This is my best birthday ever. Shama.. shama.. shama.. i love you so so so much. Thankyou thankyou so much..
He goes teary eyed. Both were extremely happy as they were entering in another new phase of their life.
Rudra: i am going to be a father..the thought itself is making me crazy..our baby..our symbol of love..this is the best news of my life.
She happily nods in yes and they hug.
Rudra: from now on you are not going to do any work. All you have to do is to take rest. .he kissed all over her face and rests his forehead to hers. He kneels down and kissed on her stomach she ran a finger in his hair. He lifts up her head and looks at her lovingly. His eyes were speaking volume and were dancing in the moonlight. She bends and kissed his forehead.
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