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Armaan was sitting in his cabin going through his case files. Suddenly his phone rang. He picked it up.
"Hello."
"Sir, hume Abhira mam ke baare mein kuch pata chala hai." The man said.
"Kya? Abh....Abhira ke baare mein pata cha....chala hai? Kya pata chala hai?" He asked being impatient.
"Sir, mam zinda hai. Lekin voh Rajasthan mein kahi nahi hai." He said.
"Kya....kya? Vo....voh zind....zinda ha.....hai?" He asked again.
"Haa sir." The man replied.
"Kaha hai? Kuch pata chala?" Armaan asked as he stood up from his chair.
He crossed his fingers in a hope that he would get a positive reply about where Abhira could be.
"Haa Sir. Mam shayad Mumbai mein kahi par hai." He said.
"Mu...Mumbai....how come she is there?" Armaan asked.
"Voh toh nahi pata. Par mam shayad mein hi hai." He said.
"The...theek hai. Lekin kya voh akeli hai? Voh theek toh hai na?" Armaan asked
"Haa sir, mam theek hai. Lekin voh akeli rehti yaa kisi ke saath yeh nahi pata." He said.
"The...theek hai... Thank You meri itni help karne ke liye." Armaan said with tears.
Armaan cut the call.
"I knew it. I knew it ki tum zinda ho Abhira. Mai jaanta tha ki tum mujhe chod kar kabhi nahi jaa sakti. Mai tumhe dhoondhne aa raha hu Abhira. Bohot jald tumse milunga. Tumse maafi maangunga aur tumhe apne dil ki baat bata kar apne pass vaapis le aaunga." Armaan said with a smile.
"Par mai Mumbai jaau kaise? Aur agar chala bhi gaya toh rahunga kaha? Itni jaldi acchi hotel book karvana mushkil hai. Aur abhi toh festivals ka time hai. Hotels saare packed up honge." Armaan said in a worried tone.
Armaan felt worried about how to go to Mumbai and where to stay. He knew it would be hard to find a good hotel quickly, especially during the festival season when hotels might be full. He sat down and thought about his options.
Suddenly his mind reminded him of one of his friend who is staying in Mumbai. He can ask help from him. Or maybe he can stay at his house until he finds out where Abhira is.
"Ruhaan," Armaan said, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Haa, Ruhaan. Voh meri madad kar sakta hai. I can maybe stay at his house until I find out about Abhira. I'll call him right away."
He picked up his phone to call him but his phone rang. It was an unknown number. He picked it up.
"Hello. Who is this?" Armaan asked.
"Armaan, it's me, Ruhaan." Ruhaan said.
"Ruhaan, kaisa hai tu?" He asked.
"Mai ekdum theek hu. Tu kaisa hai?" Ruhaan questioned back.
"Mai bhi theek hu." Armaan replied.
"Kya yaar, jara si bhi yaad nahi aati hai kya meri? Kabhi phone hi nahi karta." Ruhaan said dramatically.
"Mai waise hi busy rehta hu, yaar. Tum toh jaante ho, kaam ka pressure," Armaan replied apologetically.
"Hmm, theek hai. Ab bata, kya chal raha hai?" Ruhaan inquired.
"Kuch khaas nahi yaar, bas cases ke kaam mein uljha hua hu. Tu bata, tere life mein kya chal raha hai?" Armaan asked.
"Arre, tu bhi na! Tere bina kuch interesting nahi hota hai. Back to back meetings hoti hai." Ruhaan replied.
"Haha, lagta hai hum dono ki life mein kaafi similarities hai," Armaan joked. "Meetings, deadlines, aur phir bhi kuch naya nahi hota."
"Haan yaar, sach mein. Par tu yaad hai, jab hum college mein the, tab kitna maza aata tha," Ruhaan reminisced.
"Haan yaar, woh din yaad hai mujhe bhi. Kitne mastiyan karte the hum." Armaan agreed.
"I miss it too." Ruhaan said.
After a few seconds of pause, Ruhaan continued, "Accha sun. Meri beti ka birthday hai. Do saal ki hone jaa rahi hai voh. Aur is baar tu birthday par aaega. I don't want any excuses."
"Haa I know last year mai nahi aa paya tha. Lekin is baar mai jaroor aaunga. Infact mai tujhe abhi yeh batane ke liye hi phone karne wala tha ki main Mumbai a raha hun. Itne mein yera hi phone aa gaya." Armaan said.
"Aacha. Lekin achanak tu Mumbai kyu aane wala tha" Ruhaan asked.
"Bahut important kaam hai mujhe Mumbai mein. Meri life ka bahut important phase hai aisa samajh le tu." Armaan said.
"Esa bhi kya hai, Armaan?" He asked.
"I have to find someone whom I lost 3 years back. Teen saal pehle meri galati ki vajah se maine use kho diya. Aur ab mujhe pata chala hai ki voh Mumbai mein hai. Toh mai use dhundne ke liye aane hi wala tha. Aur isiliye mai tujhe phone bhi karne wala tha." Armaan said.
"Kiska baare mein baat kar rahe hai tu, Armaan?" Ruhaan inquired.
Armaan hesitated for a moment, "Bohot important hai meri life mein voh."
"Bohot serious lag raha hai tu, Armaan. Kuch bata kyu nahi raha?" Ruhaan pressed gently.
"Ek baar mil jaane de use. Sidha sabse pehle tujhse hi milvaunga." Armaan said.
Armaan took a deep breath. "Theek hai. Jab tu ready hoga, tab mujhe bata dena. Main hamesha tere saath hu."
"Thanks, Ruhaan. Aur haan kya mai please jab tak voh naa mile tab tak tere ghar mein reh sakta hu." Armaan asked.
"Of course. Yeh bhi koi puchne ki baat hai. In fact mai toh tujhe yehi batane wala tha ki tu apni puri family ke saath yaha aa jaa ek mahine ke liye." Ruhaan said.
"Thank You So Much Ruhaan. Tune meri bohot help ki hai." Armaan said with a smile.
Ruhaan chuckled. "Arre yaar, dosti mein no thanks, no sorry. Tu is baar apni family ke saath yaha aakar ek mahine ke liye ruk jaana. Tera kaam bhi ho jaaega. Aur meri beti ke birthday ka celebration bhi ho jaaega."
"Main bohot khush hoon, Ruhaan. Tumhari family toh meri bhi family hai," Armaan said warmly.
"Accha theek hai. Toh tu aur puri Poddar family, kal yaha aa jana. Mai address send kar dunga." Ruhaan said.
"Theek hai. Hum aa jaaenge. Ab mai rakhta hu. Mujhe kal waha aane se pehle saare kaam bhi khatam karne padenge." Armaan said.
"Theek hai, Armaan. Parso milte hai. Take care," Ruhaan said warmly.
"Take care, Ruhaan. Bye," Armaan replied.
As soon as Armaan cut the call, a wide smile appeared on his face.
"Finally, Ruhaan ne meri help ki. Ab mujhe bas kal Mumbai pahunchna hai. Phir main Abhira ko dhoondhkar apne paas laaunga." Armaan muttered to himself
He imagined the moment when he would finally reunite with Abhira, "Abhira, main aa raha hu tumhare paas. Aur is baar, tumhe khona bilkul bhi nahi chahunga."
Armaan's heart raced with excitement as he made mental plans for his journey to Mumbai. He couldn't wait to embark on this adventure and bring Abhira back into his life.
✨
"Tum aa gaye Rohit?" Abhira asked as she saw a tired Rohit entering the house.
"Hmm....." He just hummed.
"Miss kar rahe ho Ruhi ko?" She again asked.
Rohit looked up at her as his eyes started brimming up with tears.
"I miss her Abhira. I miss her. 4 saal se dur hu usse. I don't even know how she is." Rohit said.
"Shayad khush hogi voh. Ab uske aur Armaan ke beech koi nahi hai na isiliye. Pehle tum chale gaye aur phir mai bhi Armaan ko chod kar chali aayi. Toh ab un dono ke beech koi nahi hai. Un dono ke beech ke saare kaante bat gaye hai ab." Abhira said
"Sahi keh rahi ho tum. Ab tak toh shayad voh dono ke baache bhi ho gaye honge." Rohit said.
Hearing this Abhira's eyes filled up with tears. Her heart ached hearing about the kids of Armaan and Ruhi.
"Ye...yeh sab chodo na Rohit. Tumhe pata Ruhanika tumhe miss kar rahi thi. Tum fresh ho jaaiye. Tab tak mai Ruhu ko le kar aati hu." Abhira said trying to divert his mind
"Really, was my baby missing me?" He asked.
"Haa." Abhira smiled.
"Theek hai to fir main jaldi se fresh hokar aata hun tab tak tum usse please jaldi nahin chalega. I want to play with her." Rohit said and stood up.
Taking his bag, he went to his room. Abhira too went to her room. She found that Ruhanika was still sleeping. She went towards her and sat beside her. Caressing her hairs, she slowly started to wake up her.
"Ruhu, Ruhu, come on baby, wake up." She said patting her head.
As Abhira gently coaxed Ruhanika to wake up, the little girl stirred in her sleep, her tiny fingers curling around her mother's hand.
With a soft smile, Abhira continued to stroke Ruhanika's hair, whispering sweetly, "Ruhu, it's time to wake up, my darling."
But Ruhanika, still lost in the realm of dreams, nuzzled closer to her mother's warmth, her eyelids fluttering. Abhira couldn't help but chuckle softly at her daughter's sleepy antics.
Gently, picking her up in her arms, she kissed Ruhanika's forehead, murmuring, "Come on, sweetheart, look your ro has came back home. Come on wake up."
With a soft sigh, Ruhanika finally opened her eyes slightly. And as Ruhanika snuggled closer to Abhira, her tiny hand clutching onto Abhira's kurta.
"M..mumma....." She whispered keeping her head on Abhira's shoulder.
"Yes baby. Mumma is here. Come on wake up. You need to have your dinner too." Abhira said patting and caressing her back.
"Mmmmmmm......" She murmured wetting Abhira's neck.
"Ruhu chalo baccha uth jaao. Dekho aapke Ro chachu bhi aa gaye hai. Aur aapke papa ke aane ka time bhi ho gaya hai." Abhira said.
"Mmmmmmm......" Ruhanika murmured, her breath warm against Abhira's neck as she snuggled closer.
Slowly, Ruhanika began to stir, her eyes fluttering open. With a soft sigh, she finally raised her head from Abhira's shoulder, blinking sleepily as she tried to shake off the last traces of slumber.
"Mumma..." Ruhanika mumbled, her voice still heavy with sleep as she reached up to touch Abhira's face.
"Yes, baby, Mumma's here. Now, let's get you up so you can have your dinner, okay?"
With a gentle nudge, Abhira helped Ruhanika sit up, wrapping her in a warm embrace. She held her in her arms and stood up. While Ruhanika wrapped her tiny arms around her mother's neck keeping her head on Abhira's shoulder.
Abhira took her down to hall and looked at Rohit who was already waiting for her. As soon as Rohit saw them he quickly went towards them. He picked up Ruhanika in his arms.
As Rohit lifted Ruhanika into his arms, the little girl snuggled against him, her sleepy eyes blinking up at him with adoration.
"Hey there, my little princess," Rohit said softly, pressing a gentle kiss to Ruhanika's forehead. "Did you miss me?"
Ruhanika blinked sleepily with a pout. Her tiny arms wrapping around Rohit's neck as she buried her face against his shoulder.
"I missed you too, sweetheart," Rohit whispered, "But now that I'm here, we can have lots of fun together, right?"
Ruhanika blinked again, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she snuggled closer to her chachu's warmth.
"Alright, let's go have some dinner, okay?" Rohit said, carrying Ruhanika towards the dining table.
Abhira followed behind them. Cement towards kitchen and brought a bowl of baby's food.
"Ruhaan Bhai nahi aaye abhi tak?" Rohit asked to Abhira.
"Nahi, bas abhi aata hi hoga." Abhira said.
"Aata hoga nahi aa gaya." Ruhaan said from behind.
"Papa....." Ruhanika jumped in Rohit's lap.
"Aww.....mera baccha." Ruhaan said and was about to pick her up but Abhira came in between.
"Kya hua?" Ruhaan asked.
"Kya, kya hua? Pehle apne hands wash karo, fresh ho jaao, dusre kapde pahan ke aao, phir Ruhanika ko apni god mein uthana." Abhira said.
Ruhaan chuckled at Abhira's instructions. "Okay, okay, madam. Aapko pata hai na, aapke rules follow karna kitna important hai." He teased.
Abhira rolled her eyes playfully. "Haha, very funny. But seriously, Ruhaan, hygiene is important, especially when handling Ruhanika."
Ruhaan nodded in agreement. "Of course, I understand. I'll be quick."
As Ruhaan disappeared into the washroom, Abhira turned her attention back to Rohit and Ruhanika. She smiled warmly at the sight of them together, her heart swelling with love for her little family.
Rohit, now settled at the dining table with Ruhanika on his lap, smiled back at Abhira. "You know, Ruhaan Bhai and you are the best parents for her."
Abhira's smile widened at Rohit's words. "Tum bhi toh kam nahi ho, Rohit. Tum bhi Ruhanika ke liye bahut acche chachu ho."
"Mai aa gaya." Ruhaan said and immediately picked up Ruhanika in his arms.
"Kya bhai? Yeh galat hai? Mujhe bhi khelna hai Ruhu ke saath." Rohit pouted.
"Beti kiski hai?" Ruhaan asked with a stoic face.
"Meri" Ruhaan replied to his own question.
"Toh sabse pehle uske saath khelega kaun?" He again asked.
"Mai." He again replied to his own question.
"Yeh galat hai. Mai bhi abhi abhi aaya hu. Maine abhi use apne haath mein uthaya tha aur aapne le liye." Rohit whinned.
Ruhaan chuckled at Rohit's protest. "Come on, Rohit, don't be such a sore loser. Let me have my turn with Ruhanika first."
Rohit crossed his arms, "No way, Ruhaan bhai. It's my turn now. I've been waiting patiently while you were busy."
Ruhaan smirked, holding Ruhanika securely in his arms. "Sorry, bro, but first come, first served. And right now, it's my turn to spend some quality time with my adorable daughter."
Ruhaan grinned, sticking out his tongue teasingly at Rohit. "Looks like you'll have to wait your turn, Rohit. Ruhanika and Ruhaan have some serious playing to do." Abhira said.
Rohit pretended to pout dramatically. "Fine, take her for now. But remember, I'll be next in line, and I won't let you hog all the fun with Ruhanika."
Abhira chuckled at their playful banter, enjoying the sight of the two brothers vying for Ruhanika's attention. She knew that no matter who got to play with her first, Ruhanika was loved and cherished by both of them equally.
✨
Armaan came home early. He was so happy today. His face has a huge grin of again reuniting with Abhira.
All the family members who were sitting in hall looked at him shocked. Because in this three years, this is the first time they had seen him this much happy.
"Maa-sa, Dadi-sa, Papa, aap sab log jaldi se apna saaman pack kar lijiye." Armaan said with a wide smile.
"Kya hua hai?" Manisha asked.
"Haa Armaan, kya ho gaya hai tujhe? Tu Aaj achanak se itna khush kyu lag raha hai?" Vidya asked.
"Baat hi esi hai Maa-sa. Khush toh hunga hi na mai." He said.
"Esi kya baat hai Armaan? Hume bhi bata." Kaveri asked.
"Arre bhaiya, aap itna suspense kyu bana rahe ho? Bataiye na humein bhi!" Kiara insisted.
"Han Armaan, batao na. Aise kya khushi ka din aaya hai?" Kaveri chimed in.
"Aap sab mujhe bolne toh dijiye." Armaan said.
"Aacha theek hai. Ab koi kuch nahi bolega. Sirf tu bolega. Chal ab bata." Vidya said.
"Maa-sa, Ruhaan ka phone aaya tha. Uski beti ka birthday hai parso. Toh usne hum sabko invite kiya hai. Toh hume kal hi jaana hai Mumbai." Armaan said with a smile.
"Kya? Kal? Itni jaldi?" Vidya asked.
Armaan nodded, his smile widening. "Haan, kal hi. Aur mujhe lagta hai yeh ek bahut accha mauka hai hum sabke liye. Ruhaan ka phone aaya tha aur maine socha ki kyun na hum sab milke uske beti ke birthday celebration mein shaamil ho jaayein."
Manisha's eyes lit up with excitement. "Oh, Ruhaan ki beti ka birthday! Kitna maza ayega. Hum sab milke unki birthday celebrate karenge."
Dadi-sa nodded enthusiastically. "Bilkul, hume toh waha jana chahiye. Ruhaan ki beti ka birthday hai, aur woh humein invite kiya hai. Hum unke saath khushiyon ko baantne chalein."
Vidya smiled, her eyes shining with anticipation. "Mumbai mein family ke saath time bitana, Ruhaan ki beti ke birthday par... yeh toh sach mein bahut special hoga."
Kaveri looked at Armaan with pride. "Armaan, tumne bilkul sahi kiya. Hum sabko milke ek naye sheher mein celebrate karna, yeh ek bahut hi anmol anubhav hoga."
Armaan smiled gratefully at his family's enthusiastic response. "Haan, Maa-sa. Mujhe bhi lagta hai yeh bahut special hoga. Ab jaldi se saaman pack karo, kal subah hum Mumbai nikalenge."
The family members nodded eagerly.
"Mai aapko Abhira ke baare mein abhi nahi bata sakta. Ek baar voh mil jaaye phir mai khud use aap sabke saamne le kar aaunga. Bas ek baar voh mujhe mil jaaye aur maaf kar de mujhe." Armaan thought in his mind.
"Kitne dino baad tujhe aaj itna khush dekha hai Armaan. Humesha ese hi reh." Vidya said cupping her son's face.
"Aaj ke baad mai humesha ese hi khush rahunga Maa-sa. Kyuki aapke Armaan ke khushi ki vajah use phir se milne wali hai." Armaan though in his mind.
"Sahi keh rahi hai Jethani-sa. Puri zindagi bhi agar tum apni galatiyo par pachtaoge na toh kabhi aage nahi badh paaoge." Manisha said.
Armaan nodded, his smile warm and grateful. "Haan, Maa-sa. Mai bhi khusdse yehi ummeed karta hoon."
Manisha smiled, "Beta, humein bharosa hai ki tum hamesha sahi raah par chaloge."
"Mujhe pata hai, Chachi-sa. Aur mai vaada karta hoon ki ab hum sab saath mein honge, sab kuch theek ho jayega." Armaan said.
Vidya gently hugged Armaan, "Tum humare liye bahut maayne rakhte ho, Armaan. Hum bhi hamesha tumhare saath hain."
Everyone smiled and headed back to their rooms to pack their bags.
In Armaan's Room
As soon as Armaan entered his room he locked in door from inside and took out his suitcase. He started packing up his clothes and daily necessary things in his suitcase.
While he was doing so his eyes well on Abhira's photo. He picked up her photo and hugged it close to his heart.
"Finally tum mujhe milne wali ho. Teen saalo ka intezaar bohot jald khatam hone wala hai. Teen saalo se jis pyaar ko maine apne andar daba ke rakha hai uske bahar nikalane samay aa gaya hai. Tumhe vaapis apna bana ne ka samay aa gaya hai. Apni galatiyo ki maafi maang kar ek baar phir tumhe Abhira Sharma se officially, zindagi bhar ke liye, saat janmo ke liye tumhe Abhira Armaan Poddar bana dunga. Har baar ki tarah is baar tum par bharosa naa karne ki galati phir se nahi dohraunga. Abhira, tumne mujhe kabhi chhoda nahi, aur main bhi kabhi tumhe chhodkar nahi jaaunga. Tum mere liye sab kuch ho, meri zindagi ki sabse badi khushi, aur main tumhe khona nahi chahta. Tumhari khushi, tumhara saath, tumhara pyaar - yeh sab mere liye sabse important hai. Main vaada karta hoon ki hamesha tumhara saath dunga, tumhari khushi ke liye har kadam uthaunga, aur hamesha tumhe respect dunga. Ab hum phir se ek saath honge, ek nayi shuruwat karenge, aur humari zindagi mein phir se pyaar aur khushi layenge. Abhira, tum mere liye sab kuch ho. Aur jald hi, main hamesha tumhare saath rahunga, tumhare pyaar ko hamesha samjhunga, aur tumhari khushi ke liye hamesha ladunga. Tum mere dil ki dhadkan ho, aur main tumhe khona nahi chahta. Mujhe pata hai ki maine tumhe bohot saalo se dhunda hai, lekin ab hum phir se ek saath honge. Tum mere liye sab kuch ho, aur main hamesha tumhara rahunga.Abhira, mujhe maaf kardo. Maaf kardo ki maine tumhe chhod diya, maaf kardo ki maine tumhe dukh diya. Main hamesha tumhara saath dunga, hamesha tumhara pyaar nibhaunga. Bohot jald, humari zindagi phir se ek nayi shuruaat karegi. Ek nayi kahani likhegi, jismein sirf pyaar, khushi, aur samman hoga.Abhira, main aa raha hoon tumhare paas. Aur is baar, tum mujhe chhodkar nahi jaaogi. Main hamesha tumhara rahunga, tumhara saath dunga, aur hamesha tumhara pyaar nibhaunga."
With a determined resolve in his heart, Armaan gently kissed Abhira's photograph and placed it back in his suitcase, along with his other belongings.
He was ready to embark on this journey of love, forgiveness, and redemption, determined to bring Abhira back into his life forever.
✨
"Bhabhi, Ruhanika so gayi." Shriti Mhatre, Ruhaan's sister, said as she handed a sleeping Ruhanika to Abhira in her room.
"Oh thank you." Abhira said carefully picking up Ruhanika so that she doesn't wake up.
"Ab tum bhi so jaao. Pura din college mein reh kar thak gayi hongi na. Aur haa subah jaldi utne ki koi jarurat nahi hai. Kal Saturday hai aur college mein chutti bhi hai. Toh aaram se uthna varna tabiyat kharab ho jaaegi." Abhira whispered.
"Okay bhabhi. I Love You. And Good Night." Shriti said.
"I Love You Too. And Good Night." Abhira wishes back and closed the door as Shriti left from there.
"Kya hua?" Ruhaan asked as he looked at Abhira who came holding Ruhanika.
"So gayi hai." She said and carefully kept her on baby's bed.
"Aaj itna jaldi kaise so gayi?" He asked.
"Soegi hi na. Pura din masti ki hai. Aur aaj soyi bhi bohot hai yeh. Aur abhi raat ko Shri ke saath bhi khel kar aa rahi hai." Abhira said covering Ruhanika with a blanket.
"Ab tum bhi so jaao. Kal se toh bohot kaam hone wala hai tumhe." Ruhaan said.
"Hai na. Aaj toh puri neend leni padegi. Lekin mai bohot khush hu. Kal aai, baba aur dadi aa rahe hai. Finally kitne dino baad unse milungi." Abhira said.
"Ho na. Mai bhi bohot miss karta hu unhe. Lekin is baar voh log ek hafte se jyada nahi rukne wale." Ruhaan said.
"Kya? Par kyu?" Abhira asked as she sat down on bed beside him.
"Pune mein humare kisi rishtedar ki shadi hai. Toh voh attend karne jaana padega." Ruhaan said
"Achcha theek hai. Lekin tum keh rahe the na ki tumhara koi dost aur uski family aane wale hai. Kaun hai voh?" Abhira asked.
"Tumhe pata hai voh teri tarah lawyer hai." Ruhaan said.
Abhira looked at him and her mind reminded her of Armaan.
"Ohhh..... ka....kaun hai voh?" She asked.
"Uska naam Ar....." Before he could complete they heard Ruhanika's blurbbing in sleep.
Abhira immediately stood up and went towards the baby's bed and picked her up in her arms.
"Shhh....sleep baby... sleep. Mumma is here only." She said pacing here and there in the room while caressing and patting Ruhanika's head.
Ruhanika closed her eyes again and kept her head on her shoulder.
Abhira gently rocked Ruhanika in her arms. As she held her daughter close, she couldn't shake off the memories of the past and the uncertainties of the future.
Ruhan watched Abhira with concern, "Abhira, kya hua? Kuch pareshani hai kya?" he asked softly, moving closer to her.
Abhira sighed, her grip on Ruhanika tightening slightly. "Nahi, Ruhaan. Kuch nahi hai. Bas, Ruhanika ko sulane ki koshish kar rahi thi."
Ruhan studied Abhira for a moment, "Abhira, mujhe pata hai ki tum chuppa rahi ho kuch. Kya sach mein sab theek hai?"
He looked at her for a second and said, "Don't tell me ki tumhe uski yaad aa rahi hai."
Abhira looked at him with tears, "Abhira kyu use yaad karti ho tum? Mai hu na tumhare pass, tumhare saath. Am I not capable for you?" He asked.
"Nahi Ruhaan, you were, you are and you will always be capable for me. Tumhari vajah se meri life mein phirse khushiyan aayi hai. Tumne mujhe phirse bharosa karna sikhaya hai. Mere liye tumse behtar husband aur koi nahi ho sakta." Abhira said.
She moved towards the crib and slowly made Ruhanika lay down on it.
Ruhasn gently wiped away Abhira's tears, his heart aching to see her in pain. "Abhira, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."
He whispered, pulling her into a comforting embrace.
Abhira leaned into Ruhaan's embrace, "It's not your fault, Ruhaan. It's just... sometimes the past creeps up on me, and I can't help but feel overwhelmed by it."
Ruhan pressed a tender kiss to Abhira's forehead, "I understand. Kabhi kabhi, guzishta waqt hamare dimaag mein ghus jata hai, aur hum usse rok nahi sakte. Par tumhare paas ab ek nayi zindagi hai, ek nayi shuruaat. Main hamesha tumhare saath hoon, har mushkil mein, har pal.
Abhira nodded, "Thank you, Ruhaan. Tumhare saath hona mere liye sab kuch hai."
Ruhaan gently wiped away her tears. "I promise to always be by your side, supporting you through everything."
With a soft smile, Abhira leaned into his embrace.
"Now stop crying and let's sleep." Ruhaan said breaking the hug and wiping her tears.
Abhira nodded and laid down on her side of bed with her back facing him. Ruhaan too laid down on his side and switched off the lights of the room.
"Mujhe esa kyu lag raha hai jese kal kuch hone wala hai. Kuch esa jo phirse meri zindagi badal dega. Kya kal kuch aisa hoga jo phir se sab kuch badal dega? Kya mai tayyar ho paaungi uss naye mod par jaane ke liye? Aur kya main phir se uss samay ki tarah majboor ho jaungi, jahan sab kuch khoya tha?"
She took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within. "Shayad yeh bas mere khayalon ki galatfahmi hai. Shayad kal ek naya din lekar aayega, lekin kuch bhi aisa nahi hoga jo hum dono saath na paar kar sakein. Ruhaan mere saath hain, aur hum mil kar har mushkil ko saamna kar sakte hain."
Abhira thought in her mind. She wiped her tears and closed her eyes. After sometime she drifted into a deep slumber unknown about tomorrow's morning is going to change her life again.
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