The Undeniable||Chapt 28 Pg 64||Updated 3rd Nov|| - Page 13

Hope you enjoy this journey of RishBala

Chapter 12 - Falling for you

"Would you like one?" I asked standing opposite near the sofa.

He shook his head then turned his head to me. "This is the first time in 3yrs I've been with him" he confessed shocking me to the core. I felt so sorry for Ayaan, how could a father do that? That too Rishabh being his biological father.

"Why would you do that?"

"I was afraid of losing him" he mumbled and closed his eyes and his answer only confused me, how could spending time with his son make him lose him?

"What do you mean?" I questioned unable to stop my own curiosity.

He straightened clearing his throat and turned his head away as if he shouldn't have spoken to me; he looked at Ayaan for a moment then called out to him.

"Ayaan come on, we're going"

I noted the tension in Ayaan, he stiffened looking back at Rishabh sadly, and I couldn't help but step before Ayaan hiding him from Rishabh. "He wants to stay for some time" I stated directly looking at Rishabh.

"Its late Madhu, he's got school and he has to sleep early" he replied back.

"I'll take him" I blurted out unknowingly.

"What?" Rishabh raised his brows at me eyeing me intensely. "Why are you doing this for?"

"Because" I shrugged and turned around to look at Ayaan who was stretching his neck to the side to catch glances of Rishabh, I could only feel sorry for Ayaan because it was pretty much clear that Ayaan was afraid of Rishabh. Afraid a little too much.

"Madhu enough of your little jokes, we better get going, I came to apologize and that's it" he walked towards us, I stepped back taking Ayaan back a step with me.

"Madhu stop it" he sounded irritated.

"You stop it" I retorted back.

"What?" he stopped and looked at me frowning. "What did I do now? I want to go home with MY son" he emphasised on the my'.

"Well.." I paused wondering what I could respond back to that, I have to come up with something good to stupefy him just as he'd done right now to me.

"Yes. Well?" he rested his hands on his hips and stared at me quirking his brow up.

"He wants to stay" I spoke and turned to Ayaan. "You want to stay with me don't you?" I questioned hoping he doesn't say something which will make me look stupid before Rishabh.

He glanced behind me at Ayaan then back at me chewing his lower lip and fiddling with his fingers. I sensed the nervousness in him and bent down to his level.

"Hey pet" I held onto his shoulder gently. "You can tell me, I don't bite" I caressed his cheek with the back of my hand softly. "I promise"

He smiled a little then looked behind me at Rishabh and turned his gaze back to me and nodded, I looked over my shoulder at Rishabh and smirked.

"Ayaan, come on" Rishabh said ignoring his response and I frowned, how careless of him to ignore his son's response.

"One minute pet" I straightened and walked to Rishabh, wrapping my fingers around his wrist I pulled him towards the kitchen, I looked at Ayaan over my shoulder.

"Watch cartoon or something honey" I smiled widely and walked ahead.

"What are you doing?" Rishabh snapped his hand away as we stepped into the kitchen.

"Excuse me? Me? What are you doing? Your son just said he wants to stay and here you're ignoring him?" I retorted back.

"Its none of your business Madhu!"

"Mr Kundra you made it my business!" I snapped back at him narrowing my eyes at him.

"And how did I?" he questioned stepping forward, I backed a step and noted the smirk on his lips.

"Stop there" I mumbled as I noted he was taking another step towards me.

"Why do you keep denying this Madhu?" he stepped closer brushing his chest with mine lightly, a soft gasp escaped and I noted the corners of his lips curve, he was finding this amusing, I wanted to retort back but... I closed my eyes as he inched closer pressing me against the wall, his hands rested on my hips and pulled me closer, his lips touched the corner of my mouth and nibbled lightly on my lower lip.

"Ayaan" I muttered pressing my hands to his chest so I could push him away.

He stopped and straightened looking at me for a moment. "We're going" he stated and walked out, I stood there and couldn't make a move. Another second later I heard the door close and there was complete silence in the apartment.

"Why do you keep denying this Madhu?" His questioned taunted me silently, I swallowed thickly as I stared out my bedroom window, Rishabh words ringing in my head over and over, a part of me wanted to give in to this between us, but... Our past stopped me. I couldn't be with someone who terrified his own child and I couldn't allow myself to be involved, a part of me feared of resenting Ayaan as my father had done, I wasn't going to be anything like my father.

I walked out my room hearing the clanking noise in the kitchen, I noted Tyler shrugging out of his jacket and walking around the kitchen. He poured himself a glass of water and sipped, turning around he flashed me a smile then turned.

"You want tea?" he questioned grabbing a cup.

I shook my head and leaned against the counter. Will me moving on erase any thoughts of Rishabh?

"Tyler" I called softly chewing my lower lip, I just had to know something, anything.

"Yeah babe?" he turned his head to me putting the kettle on.

"Can...You..." I paused chewing my lip. "Kiss me"

"You're not drunk are you?" Tyler questioned.

"Shut up" I smacked his shoulder and leaned against the counter with a huff.

"What's wrong babe?"

"I want a kiss" I mumbled pouting my lips to which he only chuckled and gathered me in his arms brushing my hair behind my ears.

"What happened?"

"I think I'm falling in love" I muttered shrugging. "Every time. Every time he kisses me I melt and I just want to be with him but..." I paused.

"But?"

"His son. That boy, he's so helpless, I can't love a man who does that to his own son" I zoned out in my own thoughts, memories of how I was with my father rushed back, my eyes burned as the pain within grew furiously, it still hurts as I remember those days and nights.

"Babe figure it out" he told me caressing my cheek with the back of his hand. "And I know by kissing me you won't be able to figure it out. I'm sure you didn't feel anything when I stole your first kiss" he reminded, I shook my head as he reminded me that he was my first kiss.

He pressed a kiss to my nose. "There. Think you need to go out and get drunk" he moved away and made his cup of tea. "We should celebrate your freedom from that asshole" he chuckled.

"Hmm that's not such a bad idea" I thought to myself grinning back at him.

Rishabh

I left Ayaan sleeping with Ramesh (House Servant) watching him, I just needed some space and air. Today had secured the start of a relationship with Ayaan but I still had a long way to go. I got into the car and drove away, my mind sped to Madhu and Ayaan, Madhu had helped me in a way of bonding with Ayaan and I hadn't realized it till now, she was something.

She had so similar to Maahi in ways, I closed my eyes for a moment before opening them once again, the thought of Maahi reminded me of that night I lost her.

I shook my thoughts away and parked up, getting out I headed for the club wanting a strong drink right now, I could've stayed home and made myself a drink but the fresh air was need right now.

I walked in and was stunned seeing Madhu present in the same club except she was on the dance floor with a guy's arms wrapped around her waist, I could feel myself burning with jealousy, something about Madhu attracted me more, after Maahi I did go with other women, I loved my wife but wanting to cope I used women to distract me and it helped for that time only, once the women were gone Maahi was back in my head however with Madhu its different. Could it be because she was similar in a way to Maahi? Unless I am looking for Maahi in Madhu.

I snapped out of my thought when I felt someone bump into me, I backed a step feeling disgusted of the drunk woman who'd purposely bumped me, she giggled winking at me, I shook my head and walked towards the bar.

I ordered myself a strong whiskey settling on the stool at the bar, I tried to get rid of the images of Madhu dancing with someone else, I couldn't help but sneak another glance and found her dancing even closer almost as if pressing her face into his neck, I wanted to rip that guy away, I knew that wasn't her best friend Tyler' because Tyler had blackish brownish hair, this one had dirty blonde hair so who was he?

I continued to stare at her as she continued to dance, I sipped my whiskey letting the drink burn my throat, I noted Tyler coming up behind her and embracing her and took her away, she laughed and turned wrapping her arms around Tyler and danced with him now.

f**k. How many men does she know? I wondered to myself.

Madhu

"Get your own girl Nathan" Tyler shouted over my shoulder.

"She's here" Mel announced grabbing Nathan and joined him pressing herself to him, I shook my head at the both of them.

I'd come out with Tyler hoping to enjoy myself, Mel had gone to the girl's room and Tyler had his tongue down a girl's throat so Nathan asked me out to the dance floor and I couldn't refuse him, he was too cute and I secretly had a crush on him, and I wouldn't tell Melinda because she will kill me for crushing on her fiance.

"You still want that kiss?" Tyler asked dipping his head closer to which I shook my head.

"Na uh... You just kissed 3 different girls since we've entered"

He shrugged. "I promise not to give you STD"

"Shut up" I whacked his shoulder and straightened. "Lets get a drink, I'm thirsty" I was parched, it was hot in the dance floor with so many dancing around us and it was quite crowded here, and I've been here for some time now.

"Hmm" Tyler pulled me cutting through the mass of people towards the bar, I settled on the stool sighing heavily glancing around casually only to be shocked seeing Rishabh sat opposite, he smiled faintly and tilted his glass at me then took a swig of his drink.

I frowned wondering what he was doing here, its not that I cared but where was his son?

"I'll be back" I excused myself stepping down.

"Where are you go..." Tyler paused and I knew he noted Rishabh on the other side of the car.

"Take your time babe" he called over laughing, I shook my head knowing his mind has gone down the gutter, I walked over to Rishabh and looked at him in curiosity.

"Hi Madhu" Rishabh turned his head flashing me a wide smile.

I raised my brow. "Mr Kundra aren't you meant to be at home? With your son?"

"Hmm.. he's asleep, I couldn't keep him up all night to join me here" he responded.

"You could've left him at mine" I replied back.

"So you leave him and come here dancing away the night"

"What I do is none of your business" I retorted back.

"Oh really?" he turned to me and pushed me against the bar gripping my upper arms. "Madhu Malik what I do is none of your business as well"

I pushed him back scowling at him, instead of him thinking of what is best for his son, I'm more worried, I huffed in annoyance and walked back towards Tyler.

"He didn't kiss you?" Tyler questioned as soon as I joined him.

"Shut up" I whacked his arm and sipped my drink.

"Whats up?"

I turned my head away feeling annoyed, somewhere I felt dissatisfied that he was here drinking whilst his son slept at home, he should be home with his son not here drinking away.

I was broken away from my thoughts hearing my phone go off, I pulled it out and tensed seeing who was calling me, I excused myself and walked out the club, I stepped outside where it was silent, the blaring music drowned behind closed doors, I swallowed thickly before answering the call.

Precap - Encounters

Chapter 13 - Encounters

"Hello"

"It's Anna"

"Yeah I know. Is something the matter?" I questioned.

"Your mother would like to see you" she informed me.

I didn't know what to say, it's been so long, nearly 5yrs since I last saw her. I remembered the night I tried to contact her after I'd run away, I learnt of my father beating my mother so much that she was knocked unconscious and her face was badly damaged, I wanted to see her but she... my own mother refused, she didn't want me anywhere near her because she knew well, he might find me and harm me. I fulfilled her promise however vowed to take care of her and with Tyler's help I'd taken care of my mother, despite being so far she was still close to me.

I swallowed back the sob that rose in my throat and responded back with difficulty. "I... I'll meet her soon"

"Alright, just let me know where and what time" Anna told me.

"Ok.. see you" I cut the call and stared back at the phone in my hand. I was going to meet my mother soon, so soon.

"You okay Madhu?" I looked up to see Rishabh stood a few feet away.

I nodded meekly, I wasn't in the mood to fight or snap at him.

"What's wrong Madhu?" he asked me slowly walking towards me.

"Nothing" I shook my head and walked towards my car.

"Wait Madhu" he gripped my elbow stopping me. "Look I'm not trying to pry or anything but are you alright?"

"Yes" I sighed heavily shrugging my arm away from his hold. "Anyways I'd better get a move on" I turned and walked away.

I entwined my fingers with Tyler's as I looked at the building before me, I was afraid, so afraid. He walked me inside, as we entered the lift and seeing the numbers going up I realized how close I was. So close. I reached home last night and called Anna letting her know I was coming this morning to see her.

Tyler knocked on the door, I chewed my lower lip just staring at the door, a part of me wished someone didn't open so I could run away but then the door swung open.

"Hey darling" Anna greeted me grinning widely and reached out hugging me tightly.

I reciprocated her hug gently, I couldn't gather myself to open up to her right now because I was tensed and petrified. After such a long time I was to come to face with the one woman who meant the world to me.

"Come on, this way" she turned and walked away, I followed behind slowly, stepping into the room, I couldn't help the tears that gathered in my eyes, memories hit me full force, Tyler wrapped his arms around my shoulders keeping me closer to him, he walked along side supporting me.

"I... I can't" I turned wanting to run away.

"Shh... We can" he cradled my cheek firmly.

I shook my head. "No... no I can't. I..." I ended up sobbing, entwining my arms around his shoulders I held onto him tightly crying.

"She's there waiting for you" he whispered stroking my hair softly. "Go" he turned me and walked with me.

"Madhu" I heard my name from her, her voice laced with the same softness and love, I saw her sat up leaning against the headboard, she stretched out her arms and I ran, I ran like the 5yr old girl who absolutely loved her mother.

"Mom" I cried hugging her tightly.

"Shhh.." she rubbed my back chuckling softly.

I pulled away and looked at her, she'd lost even more weight and was pale, the corners of her eyes wrinkled as she grinned at me, her cheek's had a long scar trailing down from the corner of her eye down to her cheekbone, some might say she looked hideous or scary but she still looked beautiful to me.

"You've grown" she chuckled cradling my cheeks in her hands. "You're so beautiful" she continued to stroke my cheeks whilst her eyes welled up.

"Don't cry" I whispered wiping her cheeks.

"You were always beautiful Madhu, always" she continued to repeat herself. I knew exactly why she was saying this, it was because I'd been called ugly too many times by him.

"It's only because I'm your daughter" I laughed and hugged her tightly. "I missed you so much" my chin trembled as I held onto her, afraid I might lose her once, I'd left my mom once and never returned to see her.

"I missed you too" she replied rubbing my back. "A lot"

"Alright alright enough of this emotional drama, you're going to make me cry" Tyler walked over taking a seat beside me.

"Crap.. sorry" I pulled away from my mom and turned to Tyler. "Mom this is Tyler who I told you about"

"Oh so this is the stranger" she laughed softly touching his cheek with the back of her fingers. "Thank you for looking after my girl"

"Um... I think she looked after me" he chuckled nervously, I knew he didn't like all this emotional thing linked to him in anyway, he didn't like being loved, not by anyone at all and he was feeling uncomfortable with my mom's gratitude.

"How about you guys catch up and I'll bring some coffee" he stood to his feet. "However" he paused looking from me to my mom then continued. "minus the emotional crap, you beautiful ladies don't need to cry anymore" he patted my cheek playfully walking away.

"Where did you meet him?" my mom asked as I turned my head to her.

I didn't respond for a moment but cuddled beside her wrapping my arms around her waist and she stroked my hair gently just like before we were separated by fate.

"Well..." she turned her head to me raising her brows.

"I... when I ran away I was living in shelters, moving from one place to another" I mumbled as I recalled the early days of being homeless. "He found me in a dump after I was beat up one morning by a bunch of guys who were also homeless" It felt as if it was only yesterday I was on the streets with nothing and today I was lucky to be alive.

"I'm sorry I didn't protect you" my mom pulled me closer embracing my to her side pressing kisses to my head. "So sorry"

"You did your best mom" I cried into her chest. "We couldn't stop him, you couldn't stop him or else he would've killed us both" I sobbed breaking down.

"I should've killed him for hurting my baby" she bit out angrily, I shook my head just holding onto her tightly.

"Why did it take so long for you call me mom?" I asked her, my voice cracked with my sobs.

"I was waiting for the right time" she brushed my hair away from my face.

"What right time?" I questioned wiping my wet cheeks.

"For him to leave for good" she mumbled out shocking me.

"What do you mean for good?" I asked unable to believe what I'd just heard, she nodded in confirmation.

"He died last week of some lung infection" she responded.

Rishabh

I watched as Ayaan walked over to me slowly as if hesitating to come close, he held out his hand with the ball.

"What's this?" I took the ball off his hand frowning in confusion as he passed it to me, he waved his hand gesturing me to bend down.

"C.. can... can we play?" he asked softly yet he was hesitant afraid I might refuse.

I shook my head standing to my feet and held out my hand. "Do you want to go to the park?" I asked as he took my hand. "We can play there"

He grinned and nodded excitedly. How couldn't I see his happiness before? How did I let him down? I asked myself.

I noted his excitement as we reached the park, he looked out the window eagerly, stepping out I walked over his side and open the door for him then took hold of his hand.

"What do you want to play?" I asked as I led him to the park nearby.

"Ball.." he replied looking up at me. "Catch" he gestured and I nodded.

I stood a few feet away from him then he threw the ball my way, once I caught it I threw it back gently so he'd be able to catch but he missed, he looked at me before laughing loudly and ran after the ball.

Madhu

Tyler drove me to the park nearby since we could use a little fresh air from visiting my mom, though I was pleased meeting her, it did bring back memories, painful memories. We walked in silence down the path, we didn't need to speak to voice how we felt right now because we both understood each other well by now.

"What do you want to do tonight?" Tyler questioned breaking the silence between us as we walked down the path enjoying the view of people doing activities and the view of the greenery.

I shrugged entwining my arm around his and rested my head on his shoulder. "Let's go out and get drunk"

"Yeah sure" he chuckled shaking his head. "Have you looked for some place?"

"No" I shook my head sadly. "I don't think anyone will be accepting me, heck I left this place within the first few days"

"And who the hell will you tell? They wouldn't know till you tell them" he responded.

"But..."I sighed heavily. Damn Kundra. I was doing so well and you just had to be so irresistible and on top of that an arrogant ass.

"I'm sure we can find a job easily for you" Tyler spoke turning his head to me. "One where you won't fall for the boss" he winked.

"Shut up Ty, it's not funny. I hate him"

"I thought you said you were falling for him" he frowned at me.

"Well... I don't want to fall for him, I want to hate him but I can't" I whined pouting my lips.

"Falling for who?"

I heard the all to familiar voice behind me and swallowed thickly. No. No. Please say its only my imagination or I'm just dreaming. Please, please please.

I turned around and looked at him stunned, my eyes drew down to Ayaan who was smiling softly and he looked quite relaxed, I wondered was Rishabh making a progress with him?

"So who are you falling for?" Rishabh asked grasping my attention.

"Um.. Whats it to you?" I questioned back. "And don't you know its rude to listen to other's conversation?" I asked narrowing my eyes at him.

Rishabh

Ayaan had noted Madhu and tugged me along to meet her and hearing the little bit of conversation had me in splits; she was falling for someone but who?

I stared at her as she knelt before Ayaan holding out her hand.

"Hey champ" she shook his hand gently. "What are you doing here?"

Ayaan held out his ball showing it to her. "We playing ball" he replied grinning.

"Oh that's nice"

"You play with me?" he asked her.

I wondered why he was drawn to her so much that too in a few days, heck it'd not been a few days, it would've been a day or so. Could it be he was seeking the affection of a mother, the affection he'd gotten from Annie after Maahi, now that Annie had gone away he wanted the affection from Madhu.

I noted her looking at me for a moment then turned her head back to him. "Honey how about some other time? You play with your daddy today and I promise to play with you next time" she responded.

"Ok" he responded meekly, his smile faded and his eyes dipped down.

"You can join as well" I spoke.

She looked as if she was contemplating, turning her head she looked at her friend who shrugged then looked back at us. "Alright"

Madhu

We walked towards the takeaway where Rishabh and I had ate together once, we'd played till we were tired and had gotten hungry so Tyler suggested we come here to eat inviting Ayaan and Rishabh to join. Ayaan was a joy to be with, seeing the vulnerability in him was something which hurt me because if Ayaan was like that then it only meant Rishabh made him like that. We settled together on a round table for four with Ayaan on one side and Tyler on the other.

"What would you like?" Tyler asked.

"I'll have my usual" I replied and turned to Ayaan. "What would you like honey?"

He shrugged looking completely confused so I turned to Rishabh instead. "Is he allergic to anything?" I asked.

"Um... not that I know of" he replied.

Brilliant, a clueless father.

"Does he have chicken?" I asked hoping he'd have an answer to that at least.

"Yes" he responded and frowned at me in confusion.

"Ty just get him popcorn chicken, chips, a mild dip with a drink" I ordered for Ayaan.

"And you?" Tyler asked Rishabh.

"I'll get it myself and for Ayaan" he responded standing to his feet.

Tyler looked at me mouthing Asshole to which I nodded agreeing because that Rishabh Kundra was being an arrogant ass.

Tyler then walked over to the counter placing an order for us.

"Is it nice?" I asked Ayaan as he dipped the popcorn chicken into the mild minty dip then popped it into his mouth.

He nodded picking popcorn chicken and dipping it like before, my eyes drew to Rishabh who stared intently at Ayaan then turned to me as if taking turns in looking at us, I wondered what was going through his corrupt head.

"So Madhu have you found a new job since you walked out the other day?" Rishabh asked leaning against his chair looking rather relaxed and with that smirk across his face.

"Yeah I have actually" I replied grinning widely and I noted from the corners of my eyes Tyler was glaring at me.

"Really? Considering how you walked out the last one I wonder how you'd bagged yourself a job?" he responded nonchalantly.

"I don't think you need to be a professional to be working in a bar" I replied whatever came to my mind.

"BAR" Tyler yelled as we settled in the car. "Seriously Madhu?" his lips thinned as he shook his head, our conversation didn't go very well, I ended up weaving new stories about how I got my new job and... it kinda escalated now I couldn't help it with him sitting there arrogantly, he just wanted me to ask for my job back, had it been someone else I might have begged for my job back but this was Arrogant Ass Kundra. That guy will be my death someday and I certainly don't want to die young.

"Where did this great idea come from?" Tyler questioned as he started driving out the car park onto the main road.

"Well I just said what came to my mind" I replied pouting my lips.

"Now where are we supposed to find this damn bar you work in?" He questioned.

"You couldn't ask Ryan could you?" I pleaded softly.

"No! heck no" he shook his head quickly.

"Please please please" I begged Tyler. "Ty please, I'll do all your dirty washing, I'll cook this week's breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner, please please" I pleaded, I didn't want that man to win over me, I couldn't handle it, it'll be a bruise to my ego.

"Babe..."

"No" I whined as he parked up on our building car park.

I stepped out following him up the stairs and entered the lift behind him. "Please Ty... I can't let that man win, I know he wants me to ask for my job" I explained huffing out loudly.

"Well just ask him" he shrugged.

"No. You yourself said I wouldn't be working there"

"Well the guy doesn't seem so bad, like today he might be some arrogant bas***d but did you see how he was calm and cool with his son ayin"

"Ayaan" I corrected

"Ayin"

"Ayaan you idiot" I repeated.

"Well whatever the kid's name is. Ayin or Ayaaan"

"Its Ay... you know forget it, you wouldn't get it even if I repeated a 100 times" I shook my head at him. "Anyways please please ask Ryan"

"Fine, I'll ask him but if he says no then I won't be begging him like some sad dog like you're doing right now" he responded walked towards our apartment.

"I'm not a dog bas***d" I jumped onto his bag wrapping my legs around his abdomen.

"No you're an elephant" he laughed gripping my legs so I wouldn't fall.

"Keys" he spoke, I pulled out my keys and passed it to him, once the door was opened he walked in with me on his back then chucked me down onto the sofa.

"Bitch that hurt" I screech hitting my head on the arm of the sofa.

"You deserve it" he crouched holding his stomach. "Damn you weigh like a baby elephant"

"As if you carried one" I threw a cushion at him. "And if anyone is an elephant it's you! Your leg comes over me when we're sleep and that weighs a ton" I snapped.

He nodded shrugging off his coat and stretched beside me on the sofa, I turned onto my side grabbing the tv remote whilst Tyler adjusted himself behind me wrapping his arms around me from behind.

I switched on something for us to watch and grabbed the blanket that sat on the end pulling it over us.

"I'm tired" he told me tightening his arms around me.

"Ty..."I called lowering the volume of the tv.

"Yeah?"

"Are you okay?" I asked concerned.

"Yeah, why do you ask?" he chuckled softly.

"Well you know... with mom showing affection I thought..."

He sighed deeply. "I'm good babe, I know your mom was just being kind" he whispered.

I turned around wrapping my arms around him and snuggled close. "You're fine right?" I asked again.

He closed his eyes for a moment. "I... when she hugged me it just brought back some memories" he responded softly dipping his eyes hiding his tears from me.

"Ty I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have taken you"

"No" he shook his head. "I'm fine babe" he cradled my cheek making me look directly at him, he grinned though his eyes were filled. "I'm perfectly good"

I sighed and nodded though I knew deep down the affection my mom showered on him brought back memories he'd buried away, like today meeting my mom bought back memories of him.

"Anyways I'm tired" he pressed a kiss to my forehead and closed his eyes, I continued to watch him for a moment then slowly drifted away.

Rishabh

I looked down at Ayaan as he cuddled beside me, his tiny arms wrapped around my middle, it reminded me so much of Jiya and Maahi. I gently freed myself from him and walked towards the French doors, opening them I walked out onto the balcony and sat down on the little balcony bench Maahi had gotten.

I looked up at the sparkling night sky with the moonlight shining down, I was always told since I was young that your loved ones looked down at you, I wondered if that was true because if it was then it must mean Maahi and Jiya could be looking down at us and it could also mean Maahi may be upset that I'd never given a chance to our son.

I'd already failed as a husband and brother now I was also failing as a father.

I rubbed my face out of frustration because the next thoughts that hit me was of Madhu's.

Her words coming back to me. She was falling for someone.

Why did she matter so much to me? Why?

Why was I affected so much? Why did she even affect me?

No other woman affected me this much after Maahi died then why her?

Precap - Affected

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