The Only String Attached

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I'm feeling guilty that I left Bani di and went away. I couldn't spend time with her.

I will regret this forever in my life.I just hope Mahira should not know all this.

She may hate me,di and Mahir also,for hiding the truth from her.

I don't want to loose Mahira like that,I can't live without her.

"Bela control yourself,Mahir will feel bad, don't cry",Vish said rubbing my back.

Mahira felt asleep in Mahir's lap and Yuvi took her to her room.

We completed the pooja and Mahir dint speak a word after that.

"Mahir tomorrow we have to peirce Mahira's ears,you remember right"?Andy uncle asked.

"Yes dad...but it will pain for her,she is just one year old",Mahir said.

"Oh Mr.Sehgal..do you think only you have a daughter in this whole world"?Vyom asked making us all laugh.

"But it's a ritual Mahir, and don't worry she will be in your arms while having that",my dad said.

"It's OK Mr.Sehgal, your daughter will be fine",Vish said.

We all had lunch, and Mahira should also eat. She is still sleeping.

"Acha baby see this is mumma's bite",I said trying to feed Mahira.

She was not at all eating today,she was running all around the house.

"Mahira slow down",Mahir said while taking her in his arms.

She was struggling to get out of his hold.

"Arey Mahira..why are you troubling your parents today",Vish said looking at her.

Vish,Vyom and Yuvi were trying their best to make her eat along with us.

Finally they all caught her and I shoved last bite into her mouth. She gulped making faces.

"I know you mumma",she said clinging onto Yuvi.

I felt hurt when she told that. She said she hates me. My eyes started spilling.

Everyone looked at me with concern.

I don't know,I was feeling hurt very badly.

"Arey see Mahira,mumma is crying",Vish said and Mahira looked at me.

I wiped my tears and looked at her.

"Mumma..Maiia iz sollyyy",Mahira said climbing on me.

"I know you too",I said turning my face away.

She held my face and pecked my lips saying
"Mumma Maiiaa lobeesss youuu".

I smiled and kissed her back.

"And mumma always loves you",I said.

Everyone left, and I was working on my system. Mahir and Mahira were playing in balcony.

Today Mahira said that she hates me,she was just joking. But I felt a sting in my heart when she said that.

I couldn't take it,I can't take it.

It's been a year since I'm staying with her, now I can't imagine my life without her.

"Bela you are crying"?Mahir asked coming inside.

"No..no.. I'm not crying, just something got into my eye",I said rubbing my eyes.

"Mumma....don cyyy",Mahira said getting on me.