Hi Friends,
Here I present final chapters for "Phir Se". It's bit long, hope you don't mind.😛
This is my first FF and thereby very close to my heart. I had completed it yesterday but was unsure to post it coz I didn't want this wonderful experience to come to an end. However all good things have to come to an end eventually. I would like to thank you all who read it , liked it and encouraged me with their valuable comments. Word cannot express my feelings. Please continue your support for my future endeavours too.
BR, Kash
Chapter 18
"Mehek, wait. Don't leave" he shouted but she didn't stop. She got inside the car and asked driver to go. He banged on the car window and ordered his driver to wait. "Bhaiya, chalo. Mujhe jaldi hai (Please go .I need to rush)" Mehek told the driver without minding Shaurya. Poor driver, confused soul was looking at either of them. Shaurya roared " Get the hell out of the car". He quickly escaped. Shaurya opened the door, waiting for Mehek to come out. When she didn't , he pulled Mehek out of the car.
S: "What's all this, Mehek? Why did you wear the ring now? When everything ended . Why now ? When you know that there is no future for us. Our marriage , it is doomed."
M: "It doesn't matter to me. Truth is that I love you and I don't care about anything else. Unlike you , I am not afraid to face it."
S:" Mehek" he tried to caress her face. But she quickly shoved him away.
M:"I don't need your sympathy. If I am dying , it's my problem and I will deal with it. I don't want to be pitied by a coward".
S:" Stop calling me that. One need to be as strong as a rock, to push your loved ones away to ensure that they are not hurt. I absorbed my pain & troubles all alone so that you will be unharmed"
M:" When you are in trouble, you don't push away your family. You share it with them, so that they face it and fight it together "
S:" Oh really. You claim to be so brave, right? What would you have done differently Mehek? What would you have done differently when you knew about your condition?" he asked angrily. When Mehek didn't answer and just stared down, he was furious. "Bloody hell. Answer me, damn it" . He grabbed her shoulder and shook her violently.
M:"Aaahh, Shaurya. It hurts", her hands went protectively to her stomach.
S:"I am so sorry Mehek. I am...I am really sorry", he was remorseful for what he had done. He made her sit on the floor and allowed her to lean against him. Though hesitant, he softly touched her belly. "I will call doctor or let's take you to hospital"
M:"No, not needed. Just stay with me. Be with me. Please don't leave me"
S:"I won't leave Mehek. I am here. Please relax and breath". Shaurya could feel her relax and slowly her breath became even. Few more minutes they stayed like that, yet it felt like an eternity for Shaurya & Mehek. His anxiety to ensure Mehek's well-being was killing him. Mehek on other hand was enjoying the comfort & security in his arms. Finally Mehek broke the silence.
M:"I would have spent every moment left in my life with you"
S :" What are you saying Mehek?"
M: " My answer to your question. What would have I done differently ? I would have spent every moment left in my life with you. Not leaving even a second. Because I love you so much", she turned and hugged him.
She quickly broke her hug and stood up with his help. "I need to leave, Shaurya. You be good and take care of yourself."
She called the driver and got into the car. In rear-view mirror, she saw him breaking down but she didn't turn back as she was torn by the sight.
It was raining heavily. Purab was enjoying his evening coffee while working on his laptop. He heard someone banging the door. When he opened, he found fully drenched Shaurya. "Bhai, What happened? Come inside", Purab quickly pulled him inside and gave him towel and dry clothes. "Bhai, please don't do this to yourself. You need to be careful with your health", Purab knelt beside him with concern. Shaurya looked at him lovingly and grabbed his neck from behind. "Thanks for being my brother, Purab. Thanks for always being there for me, buddy. Even if I never deserved it", Shaurya was in tears. "Bhai , please don't say like that. We are family. Families stay together through thick and thin" Purab replied. He gave few more minutes for Shaurya to calm down and poured him some coffee. "Mahek came." Shaurya finally uttered. "Really ? When ? What happened ?" Purab shot his questions. "Yesterday", Shaurya answered." Did you tell her?" Purab was anxious. "No I didn't. I couldn't " he paused and continued "She is carrying our child. She came to tell it"." Bhai, that's indeed good news. Congrats Bro", Purab hugged him. Shaurya couldn't help but weep on his shoulder. "Yes, it is good news. Infact the best news. At this juncture, I need to be with her. Yet I am here , torn away from Mehek and my children. I don't know what to do." Shaurya sobbed. Purab tried to console him. " Bhai , remember our college days." Purab tried to divert Shaurya. "When we were in second year, I was so busy being cricket captain that I flunked in most of all subjects." They both chuckled and Purab continued "I decided to run away from hostel to avoid Amma's wrath. That night when you found about it, you didn't judge that I was right or wrong. You just proposed that mayhap it is better to face Amma and tell my reasons to her. I knew you would have supported me even if I went ahead with my original plan. Thankfully I regained my senses and took your advice. " Shaurya nodded and said "Yea, I remember. Finally we both went together to Amma and broke the news to her. Man, she was really furious". They laughed. " Yet she eventually understood, supported me and we were all happy again", Purab comically waved his hands in air. Purab paused for few seconds before continuing "Bhai, I have no right to say that you are wrong. You have your own reasons. But perhaps it is better to share it with Mehek. Allow her to voice her opinion. If she agrees to your decision then you both can part amicably. Else if you feel inclined to her viewpoint then move in that direction. It is always difficult to pick between two right paths. However once you make your choice, all ends well". Purab waited for Shaurya's response. Shaurya slowly walked to the window and gazed at the rainstorm. He whispered softly under his breath , "I already know her mind"
Next morning, when Amma was packing Pari's bag, she found both Purab and Shaurya entering the hall. She shot angry looks at them and remained firm. Shaurya slowly walked near her and bowed to touch her feel. 'Thapaaak' , she slapped him hard. "Why are here? To hurt us with your indifference or to pain us more with your words ?" she accused him. Purab didn't dare to move. Shaurya stood still with a smile on his face and spoke "Ek aur baar marona Amma. Aaapkey haadh key dhappad khakey chain mila (Slap me once more , Amma. I feel at peace after being slapped by you)". He hugged her and apologized for everything. Amma couldn't remain afar from him. She forgave him. "Dadddyyy", Pari came running to him. Shaurya quickly captured her in his arms and lifted her. "Yes, sweet heart. I am back. Where is your Mummy?". " She is sick and resting in her room" Pari informed him. Amma pitched in when he looked at her anxiously, "Morning sickness is quite normal for her condition. She was very tired so I asked her to rest. No need to worry" . Shaurya understood that Mehek had not told Amma about the complications in her pregnancy. "Pari Beta, today Chachu will drop to school.", Purab signaled Amma to join him so that Shaurya and Mehek will have get some space. "Haan Pari Beta. Today your Chachu and I will drop you. Probably on our journey back, I shall give him the same welcome gift I gave your daddy". Purab rolled his eyes hearing his mother. He pulled her mischievously and hugged her.
Mehek was resting on her bed. She felt restless and was tossing & turning on her bed. She was feeling really tired but was unable to sleep. She opened her eyes and saw him sitting on arm chair near the bed. "Hmmm. Probably my imagination" she muttered and turned back. "I should get on with my work. There is no point idling on bed", she thought and tried to get. "Need some help". She was shocked to register that Shaurya was actually in the room. "Are you for real?" she exclaimed. "Oh Yeah. I am real for sure" , he humoured her. She sat on the bed , looking at him. She didn't utter a word but her eyes were asking him so many questions. Shaurya realised it . In his usual style, he slowly walked towards the window and gazed aimlessly. "On final day of my foreign trip, I was so eager to come back. I missed you. I wanted to celebrate our 100 days of togetherness. But throughout the flight I felt uneasy. It was the usual headaches. I didn't mind them at first. But by the time flight landed, it got worst. The pain was unbearable and I was knocked out. Airport authorities took me to nearest hospital and informed Purab as he was my emergency contact. They ran some tests and asked me to stay. I had to lie to you about trip extension. My symptoms repeated during my stay there. Each time it got worst. Purab was with me all the time. He wanted to shift me to a better hospital but I refused. I was done with hospital stay and wanted to be back with you. I got myself discharged and they referred me to specialist. With medicines, I was feeling bit better. I didn't want to trouble you with all these. Frankly I didn't think it was serious and dismissed it as after effects of stress and strain. But here again I had severe headaches and I understood that it's not a minor issue. Before you came home that day, I asked Purab to arrange everything and on pretense of business issue I left. I consulted a specialist, got admitted to their hospital and they ran additional tests on me. Those were the most difficult days of my life. Finally they conveyed the results to me" . Shaurya paused. Mehek felt that he was reliving those painful moments. But she didn't move from her place, she wanted him to finish it . " There is a growth in my brain, a tumour. It has crossed initial stages.Yet they said I am lucky to be diagnosed now " he closed his eyes. "Oh Shauraya" she quickly ran to him and hugged him from behind. "There are treatments and probably a surgery is needed. But ...it doesn't guarantee full recovery. I could be paralyzed, be comatose , lose my senses or worst could be dead. There is high risk in it". "Nothing will happen to you" she was trying hard not to weep.
S: "Mehek, I didn't want ...I don't want you to go through this with me. If I knew about it few months back, I would never have pulled you to this marriage. I wanted to give you all happiness of the world, not burden of an ailing husband & pain accompanied with it. I feel unworthy ".
M: "Don't say that. I love you so much. We will fight it together. We will get through it . We will"
S:"It's not that simple Mehek. This will get difficult with time. You have not seen me in that condition. Things may get out of control. I may hurt you emotionally, worse physically. Even after going through all these, I may be not survive leaving behind those painful memories".
M: " Are you God ? How can you predict future ? " she pushed him. "You won't leave us. You can't leave us. You have to fight. You have to live for me , Pari and our baby. Mind is a powerful tool, Shaurya. You have to win this fight in your mind first, eventually your body will give in to mind."
S:" Mehek, those are extremely theoretical or romantic methods. Eventually I may lose"
M:"One day everyone has to die. That's the biggest truth of life. Considering your fear of death, if I decide to abort our child today, it will be dead before coming to the world. If I decide I had enough and end everything , I will die today"
S:"Stop saying that""
M:"Shaurya, one can't give up living, fearing death. We have to live every moment of life. Fear of death should make you live better. If God forbidden, something is going to happen to you..." she paused to bite a sob "then I want to spend every second with you to the fullest"'
S:"Mehek, you don't understand"
M:" You listen, Shaurya Khanna. You should consider lucky that your condition was diagnosed early , you have enough wealth to afford best treatment and you are blessed with a family who will stand by you ever"
Shaurya couldn't say anything further. She hugged him and begged him "Himmat karo, Apney pyar keliye lado. Apney parivaar keliye lado ( Be brave. Fight for your love. Fight for your family)"
He broke down and wept on her shoulder
M:"It won't last forever. This time will pass Shaurya. We will get through it together. I will never leave you. I won't allow you to leave us either"
They remained in each other's arms for some time. Shaurya felt as if a huge weight has been lifted from his heart. He relaxed against her. He started to play with her hair.
M: "Feeling better ?"
S:"Yeah"
M:"It's the magic of love. You just have to believe in it"
S:" I understand it now. It was your love that gave me strength to come back to you. Mehek, don't ever leave me"
M:"I am not going anywhere. I will be with you always. We are all in this together" she slowly touched her stomach and looked at Pari's picture on bedside table , to indicate true meaning of 'we'. "Swear on us that you will never ever do anything to like this in future"
S:"I promise . I vow "
Shaurya stood and help her up. He behaved as if he recalled something important.
S:" Mehek, I think we should meet your doctor now itself. We will gather all your reports from here and consult a better one ASAP. I can't lose you. We shouldn't waste another moment"
Mehek looked a little perplexed. She tried to nod her head , then shook her head as if considering to answer a difficult question. She moved to other side of bed trying to put some space between them. Shaurya got anxious with her behaviour.
S:"Mehek , is there something wrong? What are you hiding from me?". She was fidgeting and didn't answer him. He asked firmly "Mehek, What's the matter?"
She moved further away and stood behind armchair holding it as her shield. Shuarya was getting more and more restless.
M:" Actually... to tell you the truth ..My intentions were quite pure. When I told you that my life was in danger..."
S:"Mehek spit it out" he was getting annoyed.
M:"I lied" she quickly said it and felt relieved. "I am fine , I have no health issues"
S:"What the hell !!!! . Do you think it is a joke. Are you out of your mind to play such sick jokes on me ?" He was furious and dashed to her. But Mehek was quicker and ran around the bed avoiding him catching her.
M:"Shaurya , Why are you so angry? Aren't you happy that your wife is fine ?" she humoured but kept on moving, not allowing him to reach her.
S:"Bloody hell. I feel like strangling you now. Stop running around"
M:"Shaurya, only that part was a lie. It's true that I am pregnant with your child. Manhandling me in this condition is not a good idea" Mehek was able to reduce his anger but he quickly caught her and pulled her forcefully to his chest.
S:"How could you do this to me, Mehek? You know how worried I was after you broke that awful news to me ? It killed me."
M:"Consider it as an extremely mild punishment for what you did to me. You tried to break our marriage. You insulted our love as lust. My lie is nothing compared to yours " she said gravely " If such a lie can bring you back to me, then I am fine with the pain it caused you."
S:"I can't believe that my innocent Mehek could come up with such a nasty lie." He released her and she sat on the bed.
M:" When I found out that I am pregnant , my first reaction was confusion. Whether I will be able to do justice to Pari? Will I be able to do justice to both children? Then Amma brushed away all my doubts. During my hospital days, my mind was became clear and I was able to see through you pretenses. I was sure that the real reason was something else. May be financial loses or health issues or worst case another women. Whatever it was , I didn't care. I wanted you to be beside me and my children. I decided to bring you back by hook or crook, so I came to Khanna mansion. My resolution got stronger when I knew you still loved me. I had an emotional outburst once I saw all our memories being carefully stored by you. I understood I am on right path and dropped the bomb on you. " she looked him hopefully however Shaurya was standing with 'you are in deep trouble' expression. " Anyways, I am a bit hurt that still it took these many days for you to come back to me" Mehek taunted. Bull's eye, it hit Shaurya like a dart. His anger was replaced with guilt.
S:"Baby, I am so sorry. I ...I didn't know how to face you ...I ...I.." she shushed him .
M:"Don't need to apologize. I have a life time to punish you"
S:" Can I know how my queen is planning to punish me ?" She pulled him to bed and came over him.
M:"I have few ideas. Have you seen 50 shades of grey ?" Shaurya chuckled
S:"No , I haven't . Except for those few scenes my wife had seen"
M:"Not a problem. I can help you with it"
S:"Mehek, koi aa jayega (Mehek, someone may come)"
M:"Yeh toh mera line hain na ?(Isn't it my line ?) " Shaurya innocently nodded his head and kissed her softly.
S:"You are answer to my prayers"
M:"Mine too" .
Soon they were lost in each other.
EPILOGUE
FEW YEARS LATER...
Today Pari turned 10 years. 'Time just flew ' thought Mehek. Her little angel was introducing her baby brother-Dev to friends. Dev looked so excited amidst them. When her fairy tale themed birthday cake arrived, all children got so excited. Mehek slowly moved to Pari and asked her to cut the cake. "Mummy , I really wish Daddy could be here with me today " her eyes brimmed with tears. "I know beta. But see Mummy managed to arrange everything as per your wish. All your friends are here. You don't want to cry infront of them , do you ? Moreover your daddy always wants you to be happy. If you are sad, he will be sad too" Mehek consoled. Dev came running to his Didi and pulled her to the cake. Pari came near the cake and was about to blow the candle when her friends asked her to make a wish . Pari closed her eyes and wished, "I wish my Daddy was with us today". When she opened her eyes , she saw Shaurya standing before her . He said " Happy birthday Princess". "Daddyyy" both Pari and Dev ran towards him and hugged him. Mehek came near him and asked "Shaurya , how did you manage to come ? I thought your flight got canceled". She helped him to walk inside. A minor setback of the surgery , he still needed support of forearm crutches to walk as his left leg had difficulty to move. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." he replied after pecking her cheek. "How's the little one doing ? Enjoying in Mummy's tummy? " he touched Mehek's stomach and inquired. "Baby is doing fine." she replied. Purab came from behind with a big teddy bear and shouted "Pari, look what Chachu go for you?" . Pari took it and thanked him with a sweet kiss. "Let's go and cut the cake. I'm feeling so hungry", Purab took them all inside. Soon birthday celebration was on full swing. Pari cut the cake and fed it to Dev, Mummy and Daddy. Finally she took a small piece of cake, pushed it near Mehek's belly and said "This is for you baby. Come out soon. I am waiting for you eagerly". "Me too. Me too" , Dev shouted from beside. Mehek couldn't help but sniffle. She hugged them both. Shaurya came from behind and hugged her. "I love you , Mehek" he said. "I love you more", she turned her head. He slowly bend his head and captured her lips.
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