So I am back with another OS for all of you who demanded for a happy ending wala story.The credit for the title goes to my cousin brother Rishi.Hope you all will like this one đand don't forget to comment
As soon as the clock struck 12 Soha rolled up the paper and sprinted out the room towards her parent's room. Dev and Sona's deep slumber was broken by a knock at the door.
"Sona please get up and see who's at the door"mumbled a sleepy Dev
Sona got up and opened the door and saw a smiling Soha standing there in her Winnie the Pooh night suit.
Soha?Why are you still awake?Is there any problem baccha?Sona asked
"What's the matter my princess?" asked a worried Dev who was fully awake now learning that it was his daughter who was at the door
She didn't answer them and walked past a confused Sona who stood at the door trying to figure out the reason of their daughter's arrival at such an odd hour of night.
Soha climbed onto the bed and settled herself on her father's lap.Dev smiled and kissed her on top of her head.
"It's for you Papa" Soha told him forwarding the piece of paper she was holding.Dev looked at Sonakshi who shrugged indicating that she have no idea about all this.
Taking the paper from her hands Dev unrolled it.His eyes filled with tears immediately.
On the paper was the same drawing which was drawn by his daughter one and a half years ago when he was unaware of her existence and in addition to that were the words"Happy Birthday Papa!I Love You!You are my hero"scribbled with Sketch Pens of different colours
This was probably the best birthday gift he had ever received in his entire life.He hugged her close to his heart and showered her face with numerous kisses
"Papa your cheeks are so scratchy " whined Soha.He smiled at her daughter's cuteness
"Thank you,Soha.My Princess"Dev said happily
Sona's eyes brimmed with tears as she witnessed the sheer joy on her husband's face.He was deprived of this love for 6 long years.And she was glad that she chose to believe him for one last time.This time Dev had embraced fatherhood and the duty of a husband without any fail
She walked towards the father-daughter duo and sat beside them.She reached out and held his hand firmly assuring him that he is not alone anymore.He intertwined their hands and thanked his lucky stars for giving him a second chance.
"I love you Mamma.I love you Papa."Soha said engulfing her parents in a hug.
We love you too our princess,both of them said.Sona looked up at Dev and then leaned down to whisper something in Soha's ear.
Soha's eyes grew wide with shock with the piece of information which her mother shared just now.
She quickly ran outside and started screaming calling out for her family members
Soon the whole family gathered in the huge living room
She ran up to her grandmother and hugged her and said " Dadi I am going to be a big sister.I am very happy Yahoo!!!!"She exclaimed in joy
Dev was unable to process the happenings around him and looked towards a blushing Sona for confirmation and she nodded her head in a yes with a shy smile playing on her lips
Now this was indeed the best birthday of his life he thought as all the family members started fussing over Sona.
17 years Later
Dev walked with his daughter towards the car that was decorated beautifully with flowers and ribbons.
"Thank God! Finally I got rid of this witch" said Devansh earning a punch from his elder sister who was crying her heart out.
"Shut up!I know that you will miss me."she said
"Huh,don't flatter yourself OK.Me and missing you ,this can happen only in your dreams."Teased Devansh
Meanwhile, Rohan came forward to say his goodbyes "Oh hello?You two.Stop fighting like kids" he said
"This is the first and the last time Soha is crying because of you, OK? After this, if you make her cry, I'll make you cry!" Warned Devansh wiping his tears
I don't doubt that at all. I'll take care of her. Don't worry."Rohan answered smiling reassuringly.
And besides, I don't want to get my face broken, do I?" He joked and everyone laughed
Sona came forward and hugged her daughter "Always be happy my baccha" she blessed her daughter
"I'm giving away my most precious thing to you. Always remember that... And take care of her."said Dev with with a heavy voice
Rohan nodded and sat inside the car.He held his hand out for Soha who joined it with hers and sat beside her husband.The car started moving slowly. Soha waved out of the window and the whole family smiled and waved back furiously.
Dev could feel the tears making their way down his face and Sona's light sobs. He wanted to reassure her but how could he when he was the one who needed reassurance himself?
He just wound his arms tighter around Sona who hugged him back fiercely.
Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Devansh roughly wiping his eyes as he waved back to his sister
Suddenly the car stopped and Soha peeped out of the window and screamed"You are my hero Papa"
Dev let out a chuckle at her kiddish behaviour his voice choked and words failed to come out of his mouth.He just smiled wide through his tears
As soon as the car vanished in the thick blanket of fog Dev rushed into his study room
Devansh was about to go behind him when Sona stopped him saying "It will take some time but he will come around.He needs to be alone for sometime.Don't worry he will be fine
Devansh nodded understanding her point and went inside his room.
After some time she entered the room with a cup of coffee in her hands and saw him standing in front of the window with his back facing her. She could figure it out easily that he was sobbing. She stood behind him and kept her hand on his shoulder.
He turned,his eyes were red and tear drops trailed down his eyes."Why Sona why?why is it only the daughters who have to leave?She is my little princess Sona.How will I live without her.Now who will hug me when I return from office?Who will complain about my scratchy cheeks? Who will chat with me non-stop?Who will do my 'patti' when I will have fever?"He broke down completely
Sona didn't say anything.She just hugged him and ran her hands on his back, providing him the support he needed.She knew he had to get it all out from his system.
When she said nothing he continued to speak "You know Sona,your Baba always used to say that I won't be able to understand him until the day when my daughter would leave me and go away with another man.
That time I used to mistake his concern for you as his over protectiveness but now I can understand what he must have gone through when I brought you pain so many times.He said feeling guilty for his mistakes
Sona tightened her grip around him and said "Dev Please.That was our past and this is our present.We are together now and at this time I can proudly say that you are a very good husband and more than being a good husband, you're the best father a child can have.
"Sona,will our princess be happy in that house?What if Rohan turns out to be a bad husband?I can't see tears in my baby's eyes.I won't be able to see her in pain."He said as his inner fear made him imagine the worst.
Shhh... Dev.Stop crying.Don't think like that.Rohan is a very good guy.I fully believe he will keep our princess very happy.Otherwise I would've never agreed to this marriage in the first place.Do you trust my choice?She asked
He nodded lightly.
"It's you who have taught our daughter to be strong and fight all the odds.You are her strength,her inspiration.You are her hero.You can't break down like this Dev and it's not like that she lives far away from us.Rohan's house is only 20 minutes away from ours.You can meet her whenever you want." She said and smiled
"And you should be happy for your daughter that she got married to her first love.And I have full faith in God.Just like us they will also be together till the end no matter what."She said passing him the cup.
He wiped his tears and gave her a smile.He looked towards the sky and prayed for a happy life for the sunshine of his life."You are my hero Papa"her words echoed in his mind. True that he was a hero for his daughter but today this hero has become a wretched hero.
THE END