AGREEMENT - Episode 28
ANSH’S POV
Mr. Raichand you ought to take care of your wife at least at this point of time. She is pregnant, you know right?
Was I hearing it, Right?
” Oh!! I am so sorry. You didn’t know yet. I forgot.
I spoiled Ahana’s surprise. She told me that she was gonna surprise her family members.
But now since I told you I ll tell you the entire thing completely. Ahana is 4 weeks pregnant.
Congratulations……” She continued.
God!! Isn’t that too much to take in? It’s a long day…
” OMG!! Did we hear it right? My Ahana is going to be a Mom… God bless her and you… ” Ma exclaimed.
I could see her in near tears. God! From where did these people come?
She was along with everyone. Dad, grandad, Ahana’s Dad and grandpa. And not to forget Jaai. Why is he always there when I don’t want him to be.
” Ansh… Son… Congrats. You are going to be a Dad. Finally, I ll have someone to call me grandad, isn’t it Dad… ” My Dad told grandad. They looked so happy.
” But… How did you know we were here?” I asked in that confused state of mind.
” Actually, I called Jen Coz Ahana wasn’t picking up her cell. I wanted to know if he was in the office or not.
But the Jen said that you took Ahana to the hospital. She said Ahana got unconscious.
So I called Ma and she informed the others. ” Jaai reasoned out.
” Anyways, congrats buddy…” He said smiling.
What should I reply? I was so shocked. Why didn’t Ahana tell me about all this? Am I too face all the embarrassment alone?
” Wow… I ll be a great grand Ma now… ” Ma said beaming with happiness.
Seriously….. A baby can bring so much happiness. I stood there speechless.
” This calls for a celebration. Let Ahana recover and we will demand a party. I ll bring the sweets right now.” Saying so Jaai went.
Dad and everyone agreed.
” Sir, The patient is conscious now. You can meet her.” A nurse came and informed us.
But before I could react, the entire bunch of enthusiasts entered her room.
They were very excited already. I followed them quietly. When I entered Ahana’s eyes were closed.
She opened them when she heard us enter.
Every one surrounded her and gave her wishes. Followed by congratulations.
She smiled and I could see that she was genuinely happy. Her eyes glowed the same way I saw her 2 hours earlier. She didn’t look tried at all.
It looked like she was searching someone. Maybe Jaai. She must want him near by. He’s her best friend anyways.
But her searching eyes met mine. She was nodding to what Ma was saying but her eyes were locked with mine.
Trying to say so many things. I stood still leaning beside the door. After a moment I turned my face away breaking that contact and I regretted it immediately.
I was upset I wasn’t informed about it. But from the corner of my eyes I could see the disappointment in her eyes.
” Ahana… Are you listening sweetie?”
” Yes…. Ma….” Her calm voice felt so pleasant. It was soothing to hear.
” Ahana… You need to listen to what Ma says… Okay… You ll have to take extra care now.”
Ahana’s Dad said.
” Ahana… Why are we informed so late? I can see that you guys have enjoyed our vacations too. ”
God!! Dad is embarrassing us now. What is he saying…..
Ahana blushed. Her cheeks were red like cherry.
” I wanted to surprise you but you guys came back unexpectedly so my plan failed and on the top of that I fainted. So…. ”
Was she really going to surprise us? But there are still many questions unanswered.
Ahana has to answer them all. She is not going to hide behind all this. I need them now.
” Ansh… Are you just going to stand there and stare? Aren’t you going to say something?” Grandad said.
” Hey!! I brought you all sweets…”
Jaai entered with a box full of sweets.
He fed it first to Ahana and then followed the others. He was just about to come to me but I interrupted him, stopping him before he could reach me.
” You guys please accompany Ahana. I ll go and check the formalities about her discharge details. ”
Saying so I left. I had a mixture of emotions going on in my mind. Anger, frustration and lots more that I couldn’t describe.
Ahana and I have to talk. And this time it’s really going to be hard.
And Am I Angry?? Really…
I just don’t understand how to react.
AHANA’S POV
I saw Ansh after such a long time. He was shouting to the staff angrily. Thankfully I handled it well.
But then I fainted and it ruined everything.
Doctor had asked me not to take stress but that’s impossible when Ansh is around you.
It felt a relief to see him. His beard was grown and it looked like he didn’t sleep properly from many days.
His eyes were in a hue of red. But still I don’t understand why did he look so charming to me.
I am currently laying in the hospital room recalling how difficult the past few weeks were.
Yeah!! I am going to become a MOM…and I am really very happy and excited about it.
It is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I never knew it’s such a wonderful feeling.
Every one was wishing me and Jaai came in with sweets. He was also so happy. He distributed sweets to the entire hospital. He seemed happier than Ansh too.
I was upset now. Ansh felt without even speaking to me. I don’t know what happened to him. Is he not happy?
But then why should he be?
But I know he loves kids. Then why did he leave without having sweets.
” Hana… What are you thinking?”
” Nothing….. Ma…. Why don’t you all go home.
They discharge me in an hour and Ansh will bring me home. You all too must be tired. ”
” Are you sure……”
” Yes… And Jaai is here anyways.”
” Okay… We ll see you soon. Take care. ”
Saying so they left leaving Jaai and me alone.
” So.. Mommy to be Mrs. Raichand.
Nervous? ”
” Yeah… A bit. But Jaai when did you return? I thought I lost you too. ”
” What nonsense Hana…. I went on a mini vacation to relieve myself.
I needed a break. And here what were you up too?”
” I wonder why is everyone taking vacations. What do you mean by saying what was I up to ? ”
Hana.. Tell me where did you go? Ansh came yesterday night at my home.
He was about to ki|| me thinking that you were with me. He really cares for you.
Is something wrong between you? And why doesn’t he know you are pregnant? ”
” There’s nothing wrong for God’s Sake….. I said I wanted to surprise everyone. And did you say that Ansh came to your house searching for me. ”
” Yeah!!! He looked worried like hell. And I know you are lying. You weren’t planning any surprises. Tell me the truth. ”
God…. Jaai really knows me well.
” What happened in London? I called Ram Uncle but he doesn’t know where is she.
I swear Jaai, he is still mad at you. ” I said trying to change the topic.
” Hana…. Dare you change the topic. And now keep one thing clear in your mind.
My story is over. I am done with it. Now forget about it and think of Ansh and your baby. ”
Jaai said in a go. Did he really give up on his love? He looks so much in pain. But how well he hides all of them.
” Where did you go? ”
He wasn’t going to let it go.
” I didn’t go anywhere J. I just wanted some peace of mind so I went to a hermitage on the outskirts of the city.
It was very peaceful and gave me and my baby strength which we needed. Happy now….”
” Pretty much….. And why did this good news got delayed?? Why wasn’t I informed about it? ”
” Hmmm… Perhaps …. Because I wanted the baby’s father to know about it first. And you were out of coverage area. ”
” Thank God…. Luckily I returned or else I would have missed it. I swear Hana I am very happy for you both. Your family is complete now…. ”
Yeah…. It is but without Love, Trust and Faith…..
” J… Somewhere in my heart I know your family will also be complete and till then we are there. Aren’t we your family? ”
” You are…… ”
” Ahana… We can leave now. Oh!! If you two are talking something I ll wait outside.”
Ansh came in. Looking as depressed as before.
” No… Ansh. Wait. It’s fine. You can take her home. She needs rest. I ll see you later. Take care. Bye. ”
Jaai left, leaving Ansh and me alone in the room. I was feeling a bit awkward now. Ansh and his weird behaviour is making me crazy every second.
” I am waiting downstairs in the car. ” Saying so he left.
I got up from the bed on my own. I was still feeling a bit dizzy now. I just wished that Jaai didn’t leave.
As he said, Ansh was waiting for me in the car. He hasn’t spoken a word since we met today.
He was driving pretty much carefully now.
The entire ride we didn’t speak a word. I thought of starting a conversation but Ansh had made a lot of distance between us.
When we reached home everyone was already present in the house. Since in Ansh’s family I was the only female, Ma did the our welcome.
She had the pooja plate in her hand. She put the tilaak on Ansh’s and my forehead and sprinkled some grains of rice.
A tradition to welcome the coming new family member.
I was very happy. But I didn’t see that same happiness on Ansh’s face.
After a bit of chatting and giving me loads of advice we had dinner. Ansh didn’t speak the entire evening. My family left and so did Jaai.
Dad and grandad too returned to their room. I was feeling a lot lonely now.
Finally Ansh and I were felt alone. He went to our room and I followed.
” Ansh……”
” Hmmmm…”
Why are you behaving like this? Are you not happy? You didn’t even had the sweets. Tell me what is going on in your mind.”
” Nothing…..” He said and continued taking his clothes from the closest.
I grabbed his hand stopping him but to my surprise he jerked it off.
” Ansh…. Are you not happy? You are going to be a Dad. You loved kids right? Now we are going to have a new one of our own….”
” Huh!! What little one are you talking about Ahana?”
These words took me by surprise. I stood like a statue. I thought my baby would make things right for us.
Just for once he won’t regret what happened between us.
” Ahana….. What are you doing? You weren’t suppose to get pregnant. I don’t even know how is this possible. I don’t think….”
” Ansh… Are you doubting me or my integrity?”
” I don’t know. I haven’t seen you since a month. It was maybe just a one night…..”
” Ansh… Stop it. You are pathetic. ”
” I am pathetic. What are you Ahana? We signed an Agreement, remember. We don’t even consider each other as husband and wife.
What else do you expect? You can tell that Jaai that you went to some stupid hermitage but not your husband…. ”
” You were eavesdropping us again…. ” I gasped.
” Yeah!! I was. At least I came to know that he is more important than me. You want to tell him everything first. ”
If you heard it then why didn’t you hear that I wanted the baby’s father to about it first. I was on the verge of breaking.
” You abandoned me and ran away. How many times I called you but you being the most irresponsible person on the earth left your wife all alone. ” I said.
My voice was getting a bit louder but I didn’t mine now. Dad and grandad room’s door would be locked anyways.
The tears had already reached the brim of my eyes. I never expected this from him.
” And then you did the same. You went away with a friend of yours somewhere. And then suddenly you are pregnant…… ”
Ansh…… Enough is enough now.” I said holding his collar now.
” You know what you are correct. The entire mistake is mine.
I really did a big mistake marrying you. I regret it. I should better have ran away but then I respect the decisions made by my family and they too were wrong.
I failed in this part of my wife but it doesn’t matter anyway now. But you must know one thing. Let it be clear in your empty mind.
This baby is only my, it’s not yours …… And my baby is not a mistake. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
And I love it the more than anything else in my life….. Do You Hear That… ”
Ansh was listening to everything but his eyes didn’t meet mine.
I left his collar and left the room taking my night dress. I think today it was my turn to sleep in the guest room.
Ansh didn’t say a word while I left
Did he really think it’s not our baby…??
Gross how could he do that. I didn’t have any regrets and it was the most cherished moment of my life.
For once I didn’t even regret of getting married to him. For Once… Then Why?
The tears were falling down incessantly.
Not knowing if they would stop for once. But I had to be strong. But this time not for me but for my sweetheart. My baby.
I kept my hand on my still flat tummy. It will grow and swell in few weeks.
‘ Hey! Sweetie…. I love you. I ll be stronger than before now no matter what everyone thinks. I promise you. ‘
I laid on the bed. I couldn’t sleep. The past one month was terrible. But when the doctor said I was going to be a Mom it was the best moment.
Ansh vanished but luckly he used his credit card and I got his whereabouts. I was glad that he was safe.
That day I was feeling very dizzy. And I had a lot of throwups. So I went to the hospital.
There I met our old neighbour. Mrs. Bhatt, she was a gynecologist.
And after the check up she said that I was pregnant and I am going to be a Mommy.
And things like this are normal in the initial stages since the body is going through changes. I asked her not to inform at our house.
I wanted Ansh to know it first. I called him so many times but he didn’t answer.
Today even in the office he created a scene. No wonder what has happened to him.
He is being so weird now a days. I had my pills and closed my eyes. I need a good sleep.
I heard my cell ringing. It was Mir. I checked the watch. It was 5 am. What happened…. I was a bit tensed now.
” Yes… Mir….” I said anxiously.
” Ahana… Can you please come home? Piya is having labour pain.
Ansh isn’t picking up his phone. Piya’s parents are out of station too. Sorry to disturb but it’s getting unbearable.”
” Mir… Please be calm. I am on my way. I ll call Jaai and then we ll take her to the hospital. ”
Saying so I hung up. Anyways I wasn’t able to sleep. God!! Please help Piya.
I went to the room and saw Ansh sleeping on the couch. He wasn’t even covered.
His cell was lying on the bed. I saw his right hand dangling down the couch. I held it and put it in place.
There I noticed a few scratches. They weren’t deep but looked terrible. How did he get those?
I quickly put some antiseptic cream on it and I covered him up. I then changed my clothes. I didn’t wanted to disturb him. Let him sleep at least.
It he doesn’t like to hurt me then does he do that and then he ll punish himself…..
Why Ansh? Why??
I called Jaai and asked him to pick me up.
I was waiting for him near our gate and he arrived in no time.
” Hana…. Get in quick. Where is Ansh?”
” He is sleeping.”
” What… You didn’t wake him up. You called me instead. Why? Did you guys fight?”
” J… Stop being a detective. Drive fast. Ansh was very tired and he slept late. We can call him later. Mir is alone and he needs us.”
For Once I don’t know how to react to what Ansh did. This wasn’t what I expected.
Am I Angry on Him.. Or it’s just that he is angry and he has a valid reason to be Coz he wasn’t informed.
Aaarrgghh…. I don’t know what is happening. What is he thinking but why my heart still doesn’t stop believing that he can’t do this to me. He is not that Ansh which he pretends to be. But the my brain tells me that he will fail you again.
” Hana… Are you fine?”
” Huh!! Yeah!! I am worried a bit.”
” Don’t worry… Piya will be fine. She had Mir with her.”
I nodded. He was correct. But what about Ansh and his anger? I don’t think he will be able to handle it alone.
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TBC ?