Tum Se Hi (MG) #2 (last part/Epi @pg 71) 15th July - Page 6

THIRTY ONE

Maan won the bet.

When Arjun appeared in the waiting, Geet instantly looked at him and saw that he was proud. The smile that lit up his face erased the fatigue and strain that had been visible when he first entered the room.

"A boy," he said, smiling, "and a girl. Annie was a lot braver then I was, I can tell you that. She's fine. Exhausted but happy."

"Wait," Dev said. "Who was born first? Your son, or your daughter?"

"Our son," Arjun said, obviously confused by the question. "Why?"

Dev consulted the piece of paper he held in his hand. "Check. Okay, how much did the weigh?"

"Oh, I get it," Arjun said. "You're doing the bet thing. Let's see, Maan bhai is the current champion. Right? Well, here goes. Sanskar, born first, weighed five pounds eight ounces. Sanskruti, their names are such because after all they are related to such royals, so they have to be named appropriately'"

"Arjun!" Dev said.

"Weighed five pounds," he said, then paused and frowned. "Let me think whether I am right or not, and not missing anything'.."

"Would you like to live or think quickly," Dev said.

Arjun chuckled. "Four ounces."

"Yes!" Maan said loudly. "I am still the Bet champion. I am so great at this, it blows my mind. Pay," he added, showing his fingers as he extended his hand to Dev.

"Damn." Dev slapped the money into Maan's hand. "Twice in a row. It's a good thing I know this stuff can't be set ahead of time."

"Now that that's out of the way," Rajeswari said, "I would like to hug the new daddy. Come here Arjun. Raj and I are so thrilled."

"You're sure Anvesha is fine?" Rajyavardhan said, as his wife hugged Arjun.

"She's great," Arjun said. "She'll be taken to her room in few minutes."

Meera hugged Arjun, then Maan, Dev, Vicky followed suit and Gautam shook his hand.

"Arjun," Maan said, "this is Geet Handa. She came along to keep me calm, cool and collected through all this and also as my lucky charm to win the bet."

All of them smiled. "Hi Arjun," Geet said, smiling, "and congratulation to you and Annie. A son and a daughter. What a wonderful family you have."

"Thank you," Arjun said. "I don't think I can really express how I am feeling right now. It's just'..well, bigger than I can find words to explain." He bent his head slightly. "Words. You're Anvesha's writer friend. I thought you looked familiar. I have seen your photograph on the back of a whole stack of your books that Anvesha has. She has been wanting me to meet you. Hey, I'll be able to tell the twins that a famous writer was here the night they were born."

Geet laughed. "Well the 'famous' is stretching a bit."

"No, it's not," Arjun said. "The thing is, why are with you a khadoos like Maan?"

"I was wondering about that myself," Gautam said thoughtfully.

"Now, wait a minute, what do you mean by that," Maan said.

"Chup, all of you," Rajeshwari said. "Don't get started on you usual nonsense. What I want to know is when we can see the babies?"

"And Anvesha," Rajyavardhan said. "I want to see my girl."

"I am sorry dad," Arjun said, "but you can't see Anvesha tonight. Once she is settled in her room, they said I could come in for two seconds to bid her good night, but then she's supposed to sleep. As for the babies, I'll go check." He spun around and left the room.

Vicky slid a quick glance at his mother, then leaned toward Geet. "Bhai really is a khadoos," he whispered.

"Vikrant Singh Khurana," Rajeshwari said, "this is not the time or place to discuss the fact that Maan is a khadoos."

"You're agreeing with him?" Maan said. "What kind of a mother are you? I am not a khadoos."

"Of course, you're not," she said, patting him on the cheek.

"Mothers are prejudiced," Rajyavardhan said.

"Geet," Maan said, "don't listen to them. The next time you count your blessings, put being an only child at the very top of your list."

Everyone laughed, then stared at the doorway, watching for Arjun's return.

She adored this family, Geet thought. There was so much love and warmth weaving back and forth between them. A stranger passing by that room and hearing their talk might draw the conclusion that these people were at odds with each other and someone was close to being hit.

But she knew better as she stood in their midst. They were wonderful. No, being an only child wasn't one of her blessings to be counted.

"Ladies and gentleman and Maan ," Arjun announced from the doorway, "Sanskar and Sanskruti are now receiving visitors. Follow me."

As they all went down the hallway, Geet felt the increased tempo of her heart as she eagerly anticipated her first glimpse of the twins.

She had not, she realized, ever seen a newborn baby up close. When she'd visited friends to take gifts for a new addition, she'd always waited several weeks before going, having decided there was enough confusion in that household early on.

Annie and Arjun's babies were not even an hour old. What would they look like? Would they be sleeping? Crying? Would they'

Suddenly there they were.

Behind a large window, a nurse stood close to the glass, a pink blanket-wrapped bundle tucked in the crook of one arm, a blue bundle in the other. A buzz of comments erupted from the group, but Geet heard only a faint hum of voices far in the distance.

Her gaze was engaged on the babies. They both had skin the shade of a peach at perfection, and caps of silky, black hair. Sanskar was crying, his tiny fists moving in the sir, emphasizing his displeasure over an unknown something. Sanskruti was sleeping, delicate lashes fanning her cheeks.

Babaji, Geet thought, aware of threatening tears, they were beautiful. They were miracles. Oh, how she wanted to reach out her arms and hold them, cuddle them, feel their bodies nestled against her.

It had been so many years since she'd allowed herself to think about the baby she'd lost. She'd buried the pain, the sense of emptiness, seep within her, refusing to acknowledge it. Along with Vikram's betrayal, she'd refused to address her yearning for the child who had never been born.

But now? There was nowhere to hide from the memories. A baby. She wanted a baby. She wanted to have Maan's baby.

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aww the part was too good yaar... i was literally goo at the end of the update... esp with the last line... jaldi karo aur next part jaldi update karo... 😊