Kunj had come back home from his two days business trip to Delhi early that morning. Much to his disappointment, Twinkle was not at home.He was desperate to see her and wanted to have her in his arms.
When he tried to call her,she informed him that she had back to back duties and would be back in the evening .He felt bad for leaving her alone but he thought that they needed some time away from each other to short themselves.Going away from her only made him more miserable and realised it was the stupidest idea ever.
His muscles were aching due to sleepless nights and tiring flight journeys. He showered and decided to rest. He set the alarm as he wanted to go to pick Twinkle from college. He also planned on taking her out for dinner. Of course he was worried about his son but he was doing everything in his power to get him back.In fact,the main reason for going to Delhi was to talk to the best investigator in the country,who would help him to get back to Ansh.But it was also time for him to think about Twinkle.
It was probably mid afternoon when he heard the annoying sound of the doorbell. He jerked away and ran to open the door thinking Twinkle was back early.
Hi Kunj! His full blown smile faded away as he saw Natasha standing at the door.
K-Why are you here?
N(sweetly)-Chill Kunj,can i come in?
Kunj pressed his jaws tightly,
K(angrily)-No, i don't see a reason for you to come in.
N- Of course there is and it concerns Ansh...
K(panicking)- What about Ansh? Tell me he is fine..
N-Calm down Kunj. Ansh is perfectly fine. She informed pushing him aside and entering into the house shamelessly. 'Are you alone?'
She asked after looking around the house.
Kunj ran his hand into his hair and sighed in annoyance.
K-Get straight to the point, Natasha. Tell me why are you here?
She puckered her lips
N-Ansh misses you very badly,Kunj?
Kunj's heart clenched uncomfortable hearing about his son missing him. He wasn't shocked though.
She continued,'He doesn't eat, sleep or play. All he does is ask about you... When in fact Ansh kept asking about his mumma more than his dada.
K-Why are you telling me this now?
Didn't you think he would miss us when you took him away?
Even though Kunj's heart bled for Ansh, he had to put up a stubborn face in front of Natasha.
N-I thought he would get used to us and forget you with time but I guess I was wrong. So,I am here to negotiate.
She said as if Ansh was some accessory about which she could negotiate.
Kunj was waiting for this moment for a very long time and now that it had come, he wanted to make complete use of it.
K-You want to negotiate? He asked with a fake surprise in his tone.
N(confidently)-Yes....
K-Alright, come in... He led her to his office, the only room in the whole house with CCTV cameras. With 24/7 securities service around his building, he didn't feel the need for surveillance cameras inside his home but luckily he had installed one in his office room.
He walked across his huge work table towards his chair. He motioned Natasha to take a seat when her attention was away from him, he tactfully switched on the hidden audio spy microphone behind him.
K-So,what is it that you want to negotiate? He leaned back into his chair in a relaxing manner.
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T-Thanks for today, Alisha.
Twinkle Said from passenger seat.
Kunj had texted her about coming to pick her up but she really wasn't well to complete her everything shift. She took half day and Alisha offered to drop her at home.
A-Come in, what are friends for and take care of my baby in there.
Alisha touched Twinkle's abdomen softly.
T-Sure... A full smile came on her lips for the first time in weeks .
A-Rest well, see you tomorrow.
T-See you... Twinkle got down the car and walked into the building.
As she got into the elevator,her heart picked up a faster pace than usual .She was certain that Kunj would be happy to know about her pregnancy but she felt nervous and edgy to tell him about it.
Maybe this was their only way to get over the loss of Ansh. Het eyes became glassy with tears as soon as Ansh's memories crossed her thoughts but she quickly wiped them away.
She had a baby growing inside and she loved it as much as she loved Ansh. She wouldn't want to risk it's life for anything.
She was pulled out of her thoughts when she had the ding sound of the elevator. She walked out into the corridor and used her key to open the door. She was sure that Kunj must be tired from the trip and would be sleeping. She was extra cautions to not wake him up.
As she entered the house, she heard hushed voices from Kunj's office room. Amaira and Avantika had left a week ago. So it must be someone from Kunj's office, she thought. When she was about to walk past his room, she heard a familiar voice.
'Is that Natasha?' The door was slightly ajar but it was enough for her to overhear their conversation. She knew it was bad to eavesdrop but she wondered what Natasha had to do at their home. If Natasha was here then it only meant that she had news about Ansh. Twinkle's curiosity was getting the best out of her.
N-Look, you and I want the same thing, which is to keep Ansh to ourselves, isn't it?
She heard Natasha speak.
K-Yes...
N-There is a way by which we both can be with Ansh.
Kunj remained calm and listened to Natasha without interrupting but he kind of knew where she was pointing at,... and what would be that?
N- I have no problem with Ansh living with you.
Twinkle's eyes wide and happiness seeped through the walls of heart .This meant that Natasha was ready to give Ansh back to them. She thought this was the best day of her life.First she came to know about her pregnancy and now Ansh was coming back to her. God wasn't really cruel to her,after all.
K-Then why don't you just give him to me and make this easy for everyone, Natasha ?He questioned with a bored expression.
N-Kunj, Ansh is my sister's son and he is my sister's son and he is only reminder of Tara. I want him as much as you do. She gritted while she spoke.
K-So what else do you want to do?
Twinkle heard Kunj asked in a irritated tone.
N-I can bring him back to you... Natasha paused and glanced at her hands,'If you allow me to stay here with you.'
Offcourse she can stay, Twinkle thought. She would undergo anything if that would get her Ansh back.
K- That's not a problem. I can arrange it. He spoke without a second thought and Twinkle was glad he agreed to that.
N-But I want Twinkle to be gone..
She said nonchalantly. Kunj stared at her as if she had lost her bloody mind for even suggesting that but he didn't react because he knew if he could make her spill something,it was now or never.
K- I'm listening. He encouraged her to continue.
Twinkle's eyes widened again,this time with shock. He heart shattered
into pieces. What hurt her more was Kunj didn't even refused her.
N-Ansh doesn't need a step mother when he has me. I am his mother's sister and the only perfect replacement for Tara. Twinkle may pretend to love Ansh now but when she would give birth to her own children, she would start treating Ansh like other step mothers and I don't want that for him.
'Bullshit',he cursed mentally. His Twinkle would never do that.
Twinkle's hand dropped to touch her bump.
T-'Will I ever be able to do that to my Ansh?'
'Will I ever treat him like my step mother treated me?'
'No...No... I would never to that.No matter how many children I give birth to. Ansh will always be my baby boy.She chanted in her mind.
N-Kunj, I also know how much you loved Tara and that you would never be able to love Twinkle like that. The only reason you married her was for Ansh. I guess there is no reason keeping her around without Ansh.
Kunj's anger was gushing through his veins. He wanted to damage her mouth for speaking ill of Twinkle. What did she know how much he loved Twinkle? Tara might be his first love but Twinkle was his soulmate and his heart's true desire.
He pushed his rage aside and continued to work on trapping Natasha.
K-What about Abhishek? Isn't he the birth father? He asked scratching his cheeks. 'I thought he wanted Ansh and you both were in a live in relationship.'
N-Yeah I too believed so but living with him for the past few months made me understand that he is very irresponsible and not fit to raise a child. He hardly comes home and never spends time with Ansh.
Kunj fisted his palms under the table but he had to be patient for the sake of his son. This was his only chance to get him back and wouldn't let it slip from his hands.
Because of her ego and stupidity, Natasha was ruining Ansh's childhood. He had a perfect family here but she had to take it away from him.
N- I'm sure Abhishek would never be able to love Ansh like you. He wouldn't be able to provide him the life which you gave him.
K-Do you think,he would agree to this, Natasha? He is Ansh's birth father. Though he might not show it out, he may still love his child.
He was trying to make her talk more.
Natasha snorted
N-I am damn sure, he doesn't care about Ansh. You don't have to worry about him Kunj because all that he needs is some money to keep his mouth shut and believe me Ansh is all ours.
K-Okay, then let's go with the plan.
His face had a cold expression while saying that.
N-Really? Her face lit up like a thousand watts bulb.'You sure you want to send Twinkle away?'
Twinkle's ear perched. Though she had a bad feeling about it,her hopeless heart still expected Kunj to deny it but he never did.
K- I am sure...but before that I need you to report to the court about Abhishek's irresponsible behaviour towards Ansh. That's the only way we can get Ansh back.He suggested politely.
Twinkle's eyes welled up as her week body leaned against the wall behind her. Her head began to spin and she was slowly losing the ability to stand on the floor. She had no more strength to listen to their conversation. She held onto the wall and dragged herself towards their bedroom.
How did she expect her life to be kind to her? She asked herself
She wasn't meant to be happy.
She was an I'll fated person and God was trying to remind her of that.
She slumped on the bed and buried her face into the pillow.
Offcourse he doesn't love me. I was here for Ansh and there was no way he would choose me over Ansh. She assumed
Moreover she want Kunj to agree to Natasha's request. By that way, Ansh would get to live with Kunj and be a part of a complete family. Natasha would never give back Ansh to Kunj if Twinkle stayed there.
Then she remembered the baby that was growing inside her. Kunj's flesh and blood,if I told Kunj about the pregnancy then he wouldn't let me go.
Then he would lost the one last chance to get back Ansh.
She decided not to inform him about the baby and go away when the time was right.
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The court had given Ansh's joint custody Abhishek and Natasha. Reporting against Abhishek would make Kunj's job easier. After that he would only have deal with Natasha.
N-Okay I would do that the first thing tomorrow morning and when will you talk to Twinkle about this?
K-Soon... He kept a straight face while rocking on his chair. This was all quite amusing to him. Natasha was stupid to think that he would ever leave his Twinkle for her.
N- Alright... Then I will see you tomorrow. She got up with a huge smile plastered on her face. Her heart was contented. After all these years she was finally going to have Kunj and Ansh to herself.
Poor Twinkle,she smirked as she walked out of the house happily.
Kunj sighed out. He turned around to his computer screen to play the recording. He quickly sent a copy of that video to his personal investigator
explaining about Natasha's negotiations.
Even though he was tired, he didn't feel like going back to bed. His mind recalled all the nonsense that Natasha said earlier but in a way, she had made him realise that he shouldn't be delaying anymore to tell Twinkle about his feelings for her. Twinkle owned his heart and it was time that she knew it as well.
An idea popped in his mind. He quickly grabbed his car keys and locked the house from outside.
He went to the florist shop and walked through the aisle full of bouquets until his eyes landed on a bunch of light pink roses. It reminded him of Twinkle's rosy lips. He quickly picked them up and paid for it.
Next he stopped by a jewellery shop.
The engagement ring that she wore on her finger was the one his mom selected since he wasn't very interested in getting married again. Twinkle deserves better,he thought.
He literally went through each and every design in the showroom and finally selected a delicate ring with two hearts bonded together by a small diamond in the center. The tiny diamond was Ansh. He was the one who bound their hearts together.
Twinkle already had a huge stone on her finger. He didn't want to prove that he had a hell lot of money by giving her another huge stone. He want something which can convey his pure love to her.
He was thrilled during the drive back home. He called her a few times to ask if he could come to pick her up but his calls went unanswered. He called Alisha to check on her.
A-Hi jiju, what's up? She chirped on the line.
K- Hey Alisha, where's Twinkle?
A-Twinkle is at home. I dropped her as hour ago. Why where are you?Is everything alright? She asked worriedly.
K-Oh yeah. I am not at home right now and she wasn't attending any of my calls .
A-She wasn't feeling well. She might be sleeping.
K- She's not well? Why what's wrong?
A- It's nothing. You should go home and talk to Twinkle.
She tried to sound light.
K-Okay....Anyways thanks for dropping her home.
A-No problem,bye...
K-He ended the call and drove back home. He grabbed the bouquet and the Tiffany box, shoving it into his coat's pocket. He didn't bother waiting for elevator as he ran up the stairs.
He unlocked the door and called his wife.
K-Twinkle....Twin...
His voice died down his throat when he saw her lying on the kitchen floor motionless.
K-Oh my God! Twinkle.... Twinkle....
He sat beside her and lifted her body in his arms."Twinkle, open your eyes."
He patted on her cheeks a few times to wake her up but there was no response from her.
He picked up his phone and once again called Alisha.
A-Yes jiju,is she at home?
K(Stammering)- Ali...sha... Twin.le.. Twinkle....
A- what's wrong? Where is she?
He voice came as terrible pants.
K-She is lying unconscious on the floor. Somehow he managed to say that.
A-Oh shit... Take her to the hospital. I'll be there soon.
Kunj pushed his phone into his pocket
He carried her in his arms and rushed
to his car. He gently placed her on the back seat before sitting on driving seat and soon his car ran in high speed on the busy evening streets.
Alisha was already waiting for them when the reached the hospital. Since it was where Twinkle and Alsiha worked, she was hassle free for her to get an admission. She guided him towards the obstetrician. Kunj didn't mind where Alisha was leading him since his eyes were fixed on his wife's pale face.
The doctor rushed her inside and asked Kunj to stay out.
A- Jiju don't worry she will be alright. She patted his hand before going inside the ward.
When Alisha came out, she saw him pacing up and down the corridor restlessly.She guessed that he had no clue of Twinkle's pregnancy.
A-Jiju, doctor wants to talk to you. She informed him.
K(nervously)- Is she alright?
Alisha smiled at him .
A- She is absolutely alright. In fact, Twinkle has a good news for you.
She hinted him
K-Good news?
A-Yes , why don't you talk to doctor yourself?
She opened the door wider for him and he walked to the doctor's cabin behind Alisha.
D-Mr. Sarna, congratulations! Twinkle is fourteen weeks pregnant.
The doctor flashed a warm smile at him and handed the scan reports to him.
K- Pregnant? Twinkle is pregnant?
He was shocked but happy, very happy. He turned towards Alisha who had a huge smile on her face.
A- Congrats jiju. She hugged him sideways to share his happiness.
K(anxiously)- Can i see her, doctor?
D- Offcourse and you can also take her home.It was nothing serious. Giddiness and nausea are common symptoms of pregnancy. Just take extra care of her. That's all.
K-Thank you so much doctor... He hugged Alisha once again before hurrying out to see Twinkle.
She was still asleep. He walked near her and held her palm softly in his hand.
K- Baby, I love you so much for this.
He placed his free hand over her tummy and kissed on it.
Somehow expressing his feelings to Twinkle while she was asleep felt much more easier to him.
K-You don't know how happy you made me.
He mumbled and felt her stir awake from her sleep.
Kunj is going to propose Twinkle,what will be her reaction?
Will Twinkle leave Kunj for Ansh?
So that's it for today guys.
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