FF: Love:It was always there-PART18 updated on pg.70(Aug 10 /16) - Page 5

Wow
Raman is already in love with Ishita. Bt what about her?
Hope she is fine with it.
Update sn. Tnx 4 pm

Read both the parts in one go. Very nice. Waiting for the next update.

Really nice story! Please do continue! :)

Awesome SS yaar..👏👏

Read both parts in one nice story waiting for next update

such a wonderful concept update it as soon as possible. 😊

**Ignore typos guys, haven't had the chance to edit yet 😳

PART 3

Raman kept on looking at his phone throughout the day hoping Ishita would message him soon. He never realized how long a day could really feel. The idea of going to her place to check upon her crossed his mind million times but he chose against it knowing he needed to give her space.

" Raman, you're up for tonight?" Bala chipped in bring Raman aware of his surroundings.

"For?"

" arey it's Friday ! It's our boys' night out, don't tell me you forgot"

"right...actually you guys go ahead.. I'm going to skip it today"

Sensing something wasn't well with his pal , Bala pulled up the nearby chair and sat.

"what's wrong man..is everything alright" he asked him with genuine concern.

"yeah everything is fine...I just need some sleep, so want to go home today" Raman said faking a yawn and rubbing his eye.

Even though Bala wasn't convinced, he chose to let it slip, maybe all Raman needed was a good night sleep, the man was always working hard and late almost everyday. " Okay buddy, but if you change your mind you know where to find us" he said getting up to leave. Just when he was about to walk off, Raman decided at ask him.

" Bala, do you mind if I ask you something"

"Shoot away" he said sitting back on the chair

Raman took few moments to gather his thoughts " actually...I know someone... a friend of mine...umm him and this girl , they are very good friends, knew each other for a long time and then one day...they kind of you know...they did it " he paused. " it was totally unplanned and unexpected. They were a little drunk ,tipsy and they just got caught up the moment " Raman looked at Bala who was keenly listening to him and he looked back at his own fumbling hands as he continued ... " the next day she told him to forget what transpired between them and they moved on not mentioning about that night " Raman let a sigh "..now she's pregnant and he's confused on what to do, he asked my advice ...what do you think I should tell him? he finally looked right into Bala eyes as he asked the last question.

" Well ...hmm she did tell him to forget what happen and they are just friends right?" Bala asked, Raman nodded " then it's simple , abortion" Bala said.

That was not what Raman was expecting to hear from his wise friend who happens to be the father of two children himself. " What!?! Abortion!?!" Raman exclaimed.

" Relax, you said they were just friend who got a little drunk...I mean these things happen these days .There is no love in the relation Raman, no future, so what else you think will be good option?"

Raman was stumped " What if he want the baby...what if he want's her " Raman asked helplessly trying to suppress his emotions as he narrated his own situation.

Bala let out a small laughter " well the right thing would be is getting married, ask you friend to propose to her"

"Its not that easy, she told him it was a mistake remember"

"Right, that's why ,abortion is the solution. A baby is a big responsibility Raman, your friend might not be ready as he thinks. Plus the girl isn't even interested, rather then getting into a namesake unhappy marriage, its better to just accept the reality and move on"

Raman nodded. "Thanks..I'll tell him this" he said sternly still not able to digest Bala's advice, even though the logical said of him agreed to Bala.

Bala patted Raman on the shoulder and left.

The getting married idea seemed so ideal, would she accept if he asked, he couldn't help to wonder.

*beep* Finally the name he waited all day for flashed on his phone.

" I've made my decision can you drop by after work- Ishita".

Raman swallowed the lump he felt in his throat.

"Sure, see you soon" he replied

Raman got his coat and left instantly and reached Ishita apartment in 15 minutes. He just sat in the car trying to get the courage to go up and see her. Raman wondered what could be on her mind, what if she also thought like Bala,he sure wasn't ready to hear that, but he didn't have a choice did he? " should I tell her I want the baby , should I ask her to marry me?" he wondered again, he instantly brushed off the idea, there was no chance of that happening, she didn't see him the same way, he reminded himself. "come on Raman move it" his internal voice yelled at him. He took a deep breath,got out of his car and headed up.

*Knock *

Ishita's heart leaped into her throat as she heard the knock and moved to open the door for him

"Hey" she said little nervously

"Hey" He said with a slight smile. She moved out of the way to let him in.

"Take a seat" she said pointing to the couch " want anything to drink?" she asked heading to the kitchen

" just a glass of water, would be good" he replied. She shortly returned giving him an glass of water.

"Thanks" he took a sip before he started "So-"

"Well I've been thinking , a lot...I think I want to keep the baby" she blurred gauging at his reaction

Raman just froze, did he just hear it right? Did she just say she wants to keep the baby, his baby ? Or was his mind playing a dirty trick.

"Ramann.." Ishita looked at him questioningly waiting for his response.

"Okay, that's good " he said cautiously not showing any indication of joy she has just given him. "What do you want me to do, you want me to be involved right"

"Of course its your baby too " she said smiling.

"About that. What do we tell everyone... to our family, at work, friends..?."

" I thought about that too... I think we should tell them the truth, I mean its not like we are together, we just had too much drink." She paused "and Family...they'll understand eventually" she trailed off.

Raman silently nodded, that was not the answer he was hoping for.

"How about we tell everyone at work tomorrow itself?...you know just get it out of the way" she asked.

"Yeah sure, if that's how you want it to be"

" Raman...I don't want you to think you have to stick around for this, I feel like I'm trapping you"

" No Ishita its fine, I'm happy with this"

" I mean I haven't even asked you, if you wanted to keep the baby." both stood quite for awhile "Does it bother you that you're not having kids with a woman you love?" she asked. He shook his head, how does he tell her he was.

"Ishita, we are friends, good friends and looking at my life right now, this could be my only chance of having a kid" He said holding her hands.

That small gesture magically made her feel calm " I feel the same way" she said sighing a sigh of relief before she continued " this whole normal family life with love, a husband and kids... it just might be not written for me Raman... this might be my only chance too..." she said with a slight smile.

"Great, so we will raise the child as friends?" Raman asked to confirm once again, Ishita nodded. "I have a request Ishita"

"Sure what is it?"

"Can I be there when the baby is born?" Ishita smiled and reached to cup his face.

"Of course you're the father I want you to be involved as you want"

"Thanks !" this was not how Raman planned his life would go, but that didn't stop him from feeling the new sense of joy, him becoming a father and she was the mother. That was enough for him, for now...

Well its getting late..I better go " he said getting up. Ishita nodded led him to the door.

" You want me to pick you up tomorrow , we can grab breakfast maybe?"

"Sure pick me up at seven " she said with her signature smile.

"perfect" and against his own will he leaned in and kissed her forehead

"Good night Ishita"

" Night Raman" and she watched him cross the street and get in his car and drive off.

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not accept dis ans frm ishu.. i thought dat she will said 2 get married..

Wonderful story waiting for them to confess...