ArSh OS - Forever in my Heart
In his sleep he reached for her to feel the empty space on the bed.. Slowly he opened his eyes and stared. Her side had been empty from past 3 months. He set up feeling his heart go through the same agony.. He still craved to have her in arms.. He craved to fall asleep with a smile and wake up to see her beautiful eyes..
He craved for her love..
Three months have passed.. She was still lying there all unconscious.. Doctor's had given up hope. There was no saying on when she would wake. No one could predict it. How was he supposed to overcome this..
How can he forget his wife was in ICU.. Just the thought of it was adding more to his pain.. His hissed out in frustration and closed his eyes.. No matter whatever doctors said he had faith. He had faith in her, in their marriage.. She would have to comeback.. For him.. And most importantly..
For their baby..
Just then he set up as he heard the baby cries... A smile came on his lips as he got up from the bed.. This had now become a daily routine for him.. Aman would wake up early morning.. He would give her a bottle and go for a jog while the housekeeper look after him..
Whistling he walked out of his room and went inside the nursery.. He went to the cot and smiled at his child who was now staring at him with his big eyes.. As Aman noticed his father he felt silent.. A grin formed in his face as he started to wave around his hands in delight..
"So all that crying was for nothing ?" Armaan chuckled... He took the baby in his arms.. Aman snuggled to him and let out a small sign which made him smile..
He went and set in the rocking chair and pulled back Aman so he could look at his face.. "Good morning baby..."
Aman gave his famous dazzling smile..
Armaan smiled... "That's like my boy.. If your mother could see you she would be so happy.." He whispered sadly... "She wouldn't have left you alone for a moment even.. She would hold you and protect you.."
Aman started to move as he felt his father's distress.. Though he was only 4 months old, Aman was an active boy.. He could tire anyone in 5 minutes.. He had experienced it with the continuous change of babysitters..
"I don't like getting babysitters for you Aman.. But as I said if your mother was here she would have taken care of you.. " He smiled widely.. "But as she comeback we will ditch all babysitters..."
Aman was now settled on his shoulder peacefully... Armaan stroked his head affectionately... His mind started to move back to the memories.. The memories of their life as husband and wife..
Flashback
He brushed away her tears with a smile.. "Don't worry.. I won't let anything happen to you.. We will go through this together.."
She sniffed.. "But Armaan.. You heard the doctor.. I have complications to face in delivery.. What if.."
He silenced her at once.. "Shh... Don't say that.. Nothing will happen to you.. I promise.."
She smiled at him "I Just want to be able to hold my baby.."
"And you will..." He promised..
Flashback ends
He brushed away the tear realizing how wrong he had been.. She hadn't been able to hold her son after delivery.. Instantly after Aman was born she had started to sink.. he remembered how much worried he had been.. Pacing around nonstop... But when the doctors had informed him that she has gone to Coma, he just lost it.. He fell on his knees and started to cry..
Maybe he would have shown indifference to Aman.. With the sadness of her being in ICU maybe he wouldn't have got close to his son.. But he could still remember the last words which she had said to him before going inside the operation theatre..
Flashback
"I wont let anything happen to you..." He kissed her passionately..
A tear rolled down her cheek as she caressed his face lovingly... "Even if... Even if anything happens to me promise me you wont take it to our son... "
"Shilpa..." He protested..
"Promise me..."
"Yes I promise you.."
They started to take her inside... She just smiled at him and mouthed the words...I love you Armaan...
Flashback Ends
He was deeply glad that he had listened to her... Being close to his son was the second best thing which he had gone through after meeting Shilpa.. He adored his son.. Also he knew if she was here...
He closed his eyes in pain...
Only if she was here...
"Hi Doc.." Armaan walked inside the doctor's cabin holding Aman... "Sister said you wanted to talk to me.."
The Doctor nodded.. "Yes Armaan.. Come have a seat please.."
Armaan frowned seeing the worried look in his eyes.. "Is everything ok doc.."
Doctor shook his head sadly.. "No Armaan.. It is very bad..." He sighed heavily... "Shilpa's pulse is dropping down from each day... I am not sure she can be... you know... " His words trailed off..
Armaan felt a chill run down his spine.. He stared at the doctor stunned... "Please... don't say that... Don't give up..." He pleaded...
The doctor shook his head.. "I am trying Armaan... We are trying to keep her with us.. But the way her heartback is slowing down... I am not sure for how long we can keep her alive... You are understanding right..."
Armaan just set in silence for a very long time.. He felt Aman whimper and clutch his shirt... His blinked and looked at the doctor blankly... "How long do you predict.."
The doctor sighed.. "Two days.."
He set beside Shilpa and lay Aman on her arms in the bed... Aman who was now falling asleep instantly snuggled to his mother.. Since he had made sure his son to get to know his mother, he had kept bringing him to this room continuously... But what now ? The doctor had said he can only give two days.. What was he supposed to do after that.. Who would Aman cling as his mother..
And most importantly how could he survive without her..
He took her cold hand in his hand and kissed it affectionately... "Please baby.. Wake up... See what the doctor's are saying.." He let out a ragged breath.. "I don't wont to give up on you.."
He shifted a little closer... "Your son is clinging to you.. Cant you feel it Shilpa..." He felt tears in his eyes... "Don't leave us behind.. We cant cope up without you... I have been waiting for you to wake up from 3 months.. Don't let me lose my hope..."
He kissed her forehead and held her close... "Just don't leave me... I beg of you please... Don't make me wait for any long..."
He looked at her fragile face.. She just lay their unresponsive.. No movements.. Could she even hear what he say.. He wondered sadly...
He let out a harsh breath and whispered... "Whatever happens Shilpa... You will always be in my heart..Always.."
Next day he went to the hospital with a heavy heart... This time even Aman was silent in his arms.. He didn't whimper or wail.. He just lay in his shoulder clutching his collar.. Was he feeling the same dread which Armaan was going through right now..
He had to her room and suddenly stopped.. He noticed several nurses who stood near her room.. His heart started to thud wildly... Oh god.. Did something happen to her..
With his crazy beating heart he made to her room.. The doctor came towards him instantly... "We were waiting for you Armaan..." He said silently...
The tears which he was stopping from days started to fall... "Please doctor... Don't say it please..."
The doctor shook his head and clutched his shoulder... Suddenly his smiled... "Don't worry I wont say it... Why don't you just take a look to the bed.."
Armaan quickly turned... He gasped not knowing how to react... After all those days of waiting...
She set on the bed... All awake and smiling at him...
Shilpa smiled broadly and opened her arms... "Come..."
The nurse took Aman from him... He went to her with a gasp of relief.. He hugged her fiercely and started to shower kisses on her face... "Finally... I have been waiting for so long.."
She pulled back crying ... "I am so sorry..."
"You should be..." He scolded her "you gave me a scare to the death..." His eyes welled up again.. "I thought I lost you.."
She kissed him lovingly... "No you didn't.. " She gave a beautiful smile.. "Now I am back again.."
"Yes you are.." He stared at her mesmerized...
The nurse beside them smiled and handed Aman to him..The doctor came and patted his shoulder.. "I guess your wait is finally over Armaan.. She is back with you fit and fine.. I will prescribe some medication for her since she would feel weak.. Take care of her.. I will take leave.."
Armaan smiled at him.. "Thank you Doctor.."
As all left Armaan turned back to Shilpa who was now staring at her son in wonder.. He took Aman in his arms and lifted him so she could see him properly... "Aman meet you Mommy..."
She started to cry uncontrollably... Armaan chuckled and hugged her.. "Hey why are you crying now.. Finally you can see your son.."
"I could have lost you both..." She hiccupped..
"But you didn't... " He wiped away her tears.. "Now take you son in your arms or he will start to wail.."
Shilpa smiled and took Aman in her arms.. She hugged him close and felt him snuggle to her..
She glanced at Armaan surprised... "I thought... He would be..."
He smiled... "You thought he would behave strange with you ? No chance of it wifey... I made sure I bring him to you everyday.. So that he can get used to your touch.."
"Ohh Armaan.." She stared at him lovingly... "I love you so much.."
He kissed her deeply... "I Love you too."
One week later :
Armaan went into the garden area humming softly.. He stopped as he notice Shilpa who set holding Aman in her lap , both of them sitting on a blanket.. Aman was busy playing with his toys while Shilpa kept staring at him in wonder..
He went to them and set beside her.. "Darling.. You are not dreaming.. You are really with your son.."
Shilpa smiled at him..."I am just in wonder.. That finally I have chance to be with my son and my husband..."
He bent his head and kissed her.. He held her face and angled his face deepening the kiss.. She let out a gasp and responded back to him lovingly... Just then they felt Aman wail as he tried to move in between them...
Armaan pulled back and laughed... "Aman as usual at his best..."
Shilpa laughed along with him and hugged her baby close.. She leaned her head to Armaan's shoulder.. Together they stared at the Sunset...
"You know what Armaan.." She turned to him.. "I forgot to tell you this.. The day in which I came awake, before that I heard something said by you..."
"You did.. " He asked surprised.. "What did you hear..."
"You said.. Whatever happens.. You will be always in my heart... " She smiled...
Armaan hugged her close feeling blissful after a long time... "Forever in my heart.."
NOTE : Hey all :D after a very very long time i have made an OS 😳 This is dedicated to my dearest besty Anusha Aka Laddoo.. Wish you a very happy Birthday Darling... Guys do comment and share ur views and do press LIKE BUTTON
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