Everyone were waiting for Ansh to gain concious. The doctor had said that he was absolutely fine except for a mild concussion and a broken arm which would take three weeks to recover.
Avantika and Tara's parents went home around ten in the night since too many visitors weren't allowed in the hospital. Natasha decided to stay back and claimed that she would take care of Ansh much more sincerely than his step mother.
Alisha offered to stay back with Twinkle whole night while Yuvraj said that he would return the next morning and asked Kunj to call him in case of any emergency.
After everyone left Kunj slumped down on a nearby chair and rested his head on the wall behind Twinkle watched him and noticed the crease on his forehead .He looked tired and extremely worried about Ansh.
Natasha's words kept ringing in her head.May be all this wouldn't have happen if she didn't go away .She was about to walk near Kunj when Natasha almost pushed her out of the way and sat next to Kunj.
Kunj was startled and opened his eyes when he felt someone rubbing his arm up and down.
N-Kunj, please don't think too much about it.Ansh will wake up soon.
She ran her palm on his arm and Kunj felt like his skin was crawling under her touch .He wanted to pull away from her but he had to remind himself that she was Tara's little sister and he didn't want to seem impolite to her. May be she was just trying to console him like everyone else did.He tried to ignore her by shutting his eyes once again.
Twinkle looked at them vacantly, cracking her knuckles. Initially, she tried to think that she was trying to comfort Kunj in this moment of grief but when it looked like she wasn't going to move away from her husband, she felt like someone was squeezing her heart tightly.For the first time she felt jealous and she suddenly couldn't bear the sight of someone else touching Kunj like that.
A-What does she think she is doing?
Alisha whispered glaring at Natasha
Twinkle wanted to pay no attention to her friend's words but each time she tried to look away ,her eyes were slowly pulled back to Kunj and Natasha.She realised that she wouldn't be able to ignore them how much ever she wanted to.
T- Let's go out. She pulled Alisha out of the corridor towards the exit of the building.
A- Aren't you going to pull that bitch's hairs and throw her away from your husband?
She questioned crossing her arms.
T-Alisha, she is his wife's sister.She tried to make her understand.
A-Dead wife, Twinkle. You are his wife
She reminded her angrily.
T-I know but she was just trying to comfort him.
Twinkle justified even though her heart was aching.
A-Really? It didn't look like that to me.And the way she was trying to blame you for everything, really annoyed me.
T-May be she was worried about Ansh and let out her anger on me.
A-You are unbelievable, Twinkle. Alisha shook her head with disapproval.' Staying your whole life with your parents had made your tolerence level way too high, which isn't acceptable.I would have thrashed her if i were at your place.
T-You must be hungry that's why you are over-reacting . Twinkle mocked her friend trying to hide the pain in her heart.
Alisha threw her hands up in the air realising that there was no use arguing with Twinkle, before walking behind her to the cafeteria to grab a cup of coffee.
A-You are not going to drink that?She asked Twinkle when they were walking back to waiting area with two cups of coffee in her hands.
T-No ,i am not hungry. This is for Kunj and.. She stopped and looked at Alisha who shot a disbelieving look at her.
A- Don't tell me, it's for that bitch.
Twinkle only looked down as an answer to her friend.
A-Greatð,she muttered sarcastically
walking ahead of Twinkle.
When Kunj realised that Twinkle wasn't anywhere near him,he got up
after peeling Natasha's hand from his arm.
N-Where are you going? She asked when she saw him walking away.
K-To look for Twinkle.He replied without throwing a look back at her.
When he reached the end of the corridor,he saw Twinkle and Alisha approaching towards her.
K-Twinkle, where did you go?He trudged near her.
T-I thought you would be hungry.She said bringing the cup of coffee in front of him.Alisha grabbed the other cup of coffee from her hand.
A(offered)- I can give this to Natasha.
T-Thanks.Twinkle smiled at her as Alisha walked away to give them some privacy.
K-Did you eat something?
T-I am not hungry,she hook her head.
K-You should have something too.You skipped dinner last night.
He said placing his hand over hers on the cup and pushed it gently towards her lips.She sipped it a couple of times before pushing it towards him.
K-Come let's sit here for a while .
He led her to the row of chairs next to the wall.
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Alisha walked back to the lounge outside the Ansh's room where she saw Natasha scrolling her phone.
N- Where's Kunj? She asked lifting her eyes from the screen.
A-I have no idea ,she said with a grimace.
'Here , Twinkle asked me to give this to you'.
She extended the cup of coffee in front of her but Natasha could get a grip of it,Alisha intentionally let go of it , spilling the hot liquid all over Natasha
N-Oouchh
Oh My God! Both screamed together.
Natasha jumped out as her skin felt like it was on fire.
N-Damn it! Can't you be more careful?
Her shrill voice echoed in the empty corridor.
A-I am sorry.
But the look on her face was nowhere near sorry. She wasn't as good as Twinkle and wanted to teach her a lesson for speaking ill of her innocent friend.This was the only thing, Alisha could think for this time.
She better behave properly with Twinkle this time or else she will have to face many such accidents.She smirked mentally looking at Natasha's pathetic state.Her clothes were wet with coffee stains on it and she was jumping like she was made to sit on stove.
N-You ruined my dress.
She complained before walking in the bathroom.
A-Finally i can have some peace.She perched on the chair .
Twinkle's eyes landed upon the deep cut on Kunj's forehead which had been irking her for sometime now.
T-Kunj ,be here.i will be back okay ?
K-Twinkle wait ,where are you.. He didn't get to finish his sentence as she walked away out of sight.
After few minutes she came back with something clutched in her hand.
K- What's that?
T-First aid kit.She swayed it in front of him as she gently pushed him to sit on chair.
K-I don't need it. It's just a small scratch.
He turned his face away to stop her from cleaning it.
T-You shouldn't leave it untreated.The cut looks deep and there is a chance that it might get infected.
Twinkle remarked and started cleaning his wound with some alcohol.After cleaning she took some amount of antiseptic cream on her finger before dabbing it tenderly over his broken skin.Kunj winced as ointment came in contact with his open skin but calmed down as Twinkle slowly started blowing on it while her soft fingers felt like real ointment to him.
T-I am sorry Kunj.All this wouldn't have happened if i hadn't left you guys.She spoke while securing the gauze with surgical tape.
Kunj held her wrist and looked up in her eyes.
K-Don't you dare blame this on yourself, Twinkle.If someone had to be blamed, it is me.I should have been more careful while. It's just we both missed you a lot and wanted to bring
you back home as early as possible.I didn't see the stop signal ...
He stopped as the dreadful incident flashed in front of his eyes causing his eyes to become slightly watery.
Kunj wound his hands Twinkle's waist and buried his face against her neck. Twinkle wrapped her arms around his head and place a kiss on top of his head.He found the warmth and solace that he needed at that moment with that one hug from her.
T- Don't thik about it.All that matters now is that Ansh is fine.
She consoled him, running her fingers into his black hairs soothingly.
They stayed there for a while.
Even though Twinkle wanted to deny it, Natasha was being a bit rude to her.She wouldn't have wished to go back to waiting area if Ansh's room wasn't nearby.
T-We should go back now.Ansh will be awake anytime.
Twinkle pulled away slightly to remind Kunj and his lazy nod against her neck.
K- Let's go
He got up on his feet and held her hand before walking back to lounge.
Yuvraj came to visit them early in the morning followed by Avantika and Natasha's mother.After an hour of their arrival, nurse informed thay Ansh has regained conscious.
'Any two of you go and visit him first'.
The nurse requested politely and walked back into the room.
Kunj grabbed Twinkle's hand and pulled her towards the room.
N-Kunj,i want to see Ansh first.. His step mother can wait.
She demanded authoritatively while blocking Twinkle's way into the room.
K-Natasha,this is not the time for any kind of drama,okay?
He grinned her teeth at her.
'Ansh would want to see his MUMMA '
He emphasised on the word Mumma.
Natasha turned around ignoring his warnings as she entered inside the room.
FUCK, Kunj muttered under his breath.
Everyone around them except for Natasha's mother , looked like they wanted to throw a punch on her face.
T-Kunj, it's ok. You go in. I can wait until she comes out .
The annoyance on Twinkle's face was clearly visible but she didn't want anyone to create a scene in the hospital , especially her two friends who looked like they were going to kill Natasha.
Kunj nodded as he went inside leaving her behind.
K-Hey baby!
His eyes were becoming moist as he saw his son lying on the bed with that dressing on his head and sling on his left arm.
'Dada', Ansh's lower lip trembled as his eyes shifted on the unfamiliar woman near him.
Kunj dashed near him and hugged him while rubbing his back in circles.
K- It's okay ,baby. You are safe now.
A-Wann mumma.
He mumbled in a faint voice
N-Hey Ansh baby, i am here.. your Massi Nats. You remember me, don't you?
She sat beside him on the bed and took his hand in hers .Ansh winced and pulled away his hand before throwing himself into his dada's arms.
Ansh...she whined
Kunj stared at her to understand what she was trying to do when it was very clear that Ansh didn't want her anywhere near him.
A-Dada,i wann mumma?
He asked with tear filled eyes and that was it for Kunj ,he lost all his cool.
K-Natasha,look he needs his mother right now,it would be better if you go out and send Twinkle in.
N-But i want to..
K-I don't care about what you want Natasha.Go out now.
He declared firmly ,making her get up from bed and walk out silently.
Twinkle looked up from her hands when she heard the opening of door.
She didn't expect Natasha to come out so soon but she was dying to meet her son.
N- Ansh is asking for you.
She muttered hanging her head low
Alisha sneered too loudly , knowing exactly what could have happened inside the Natasha threw a murderous glare at her, causing Alisha to shoot an equally dangerous and questioning look back at her.
A-Twinkle,go in. Your son wants to see you.
She said smugly with her eyes still fixed on the evil Massi, who looked like she just lost a battle.
Twinkle silently entered the room
'Mumma' ,Ansh stretched his tiny hands at her
T-My baby! She engulfed him into her arms carefully about the tubes attached to his wrist and his sling.
She placed several kisses on his face and hugged him again.
He sobbed against her chest as he showed her the wounds on his arms and legs, telling her that it was hurting.
T-Shh.. i know Jaan...She blinked back her tears and swallowed hard.
..but my Ansh is brave boy na. He won't cry, right?
Ansh nodded as if he was hypnotized by her words before she wiped his tears.
T-Good boy.She kissed his temple.
'Come on ,lie down now'.
She made him lie on the bed and caressed his hairs until he fell asleep.
Kunj sat on the couch and couldn't take his eyes off from both of them.
If a few months back, someone had told him that a step mother could love his child like her own ,then he would have laughed on their face but now he would undoubtedly agree on it. Twinkle often made him forget that she wasn't his son's birth mother.
He sometimes even wondered if Tara could have loved Ansh like Twinkle does.
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Natasha walked near her mother with an enraged expression on her face.
What happened? Her mother Sudha asked in a low voice.
N-Looks like that bitch has cast a spell
on everyone in that house.
S-If this goes on,we would become complete strangers to our Ansh.He is my daughter's son and no one has right on him like we do.
N-I know mom. We have to do something before she completely makes him forget us.
Natasha remained silent for a while, chewing her finger nails and thinking of a way to be close to Ansh.
N-Mom, i have an idea.
She whispered her evil plan into her mom's ear , causing her to grin evilly.
They kept talking until they saw Kunj and Twinkle walking out of Ansh's room.Natasha nudged at her mother's hand to begin with whatever they had planned.
S-How is my grandson doing,Kunj?
K-Umm.. he is fine.
He said avoiding any eye contact with her .She reminded him of the times she spent with Tara.
S-Ohh.. that's great! Umm.. Kunj, I was thinking that i would stay at your place till Ansh get's back to normal.I am aware that you two are working and Avantika has to go back to Amaira's place.I just don't want my Ansh staying with his nanny when is not well.I hope you won't mind.
Kunj felt out of words. He didn't expect her to come and stay with them .This is really going to be awkward with Twinkle and Tara's mother staying under same roof but she was his late wife's mother and he would never be able to deny her from staying at his place.
He looked at Twinkle helplessly and she nodded at him with an assuring smile and light squeeze on his palm.
K-No problem,you can stay with us until Ansh is alright.
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