LIV. Heart to heart(1)

"Reminiscing the situations when we were happy makes us feel alive and active."

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I willed myself to fall asleep as I was exhausted but my thoughts were not allowing me to do so. I thought that I was going to be okay after everything and I was only sad that Abhi misunderstood the things but it was not the case. When he put the whole thing as a simple issue that we can ignore and move forward after causing disruptions in my life.

Seeing Diya cry has shaken me up and I thought of the possibilities. He approached me yesterday only because of Diya. He came there to take me home for Diya and he heard the truth accidentally. The tone he used as he questioned me about my pregnancy rang in my mind and I moved to the other side trying to find a comfortable position.

"Do you need anything?" I was startled as I heard his voice, I tried to settle down and avoid him.

"I have a question for you. Are you going to answer it?" I asked him as I knew that I was not going to bed anytime soon. At Least I can curb my curiosity with his answer.

There was silence for a moment and I thought that he was not going to answer me and I felt disappointed but I heard his voice. "Yes, I am going to answer it." I opened my mouth to fire the question but he spoke again. "But in return, I get to ask a question from you. Will you accept?" I can sense the smirk that graced his face now. I can hear it in his voice.

I turned my head and buried it in the pillow as I thought about his proposal. The proposal wasn't bad, I can get some answers out of him without giving him any idea that I might consider his forgiveness.

"Deal or no deal?" He asked again and I slowly sat up.

"Fine." I grumbled the answer out so that I don't want to look any more interested than I am now. I adjusted the pillow on my back and sat comfortably. I looked in his direction and found him sitting on the couch. I was unable to see his face because of the darkness and I am going to keep it the same.

"How did you get the thought that I was cheating on you with Daksh?" I heard him inhale because of the stillness that lingered between us. I was careful with the words I chose and from his reaction I got the right words.

"You hit the mark. I always suspected and had my doubts on him. He became close to you, I found it hard to believe that a person can get close to you in a short span of time. The day before my accident, that night I saw his message sent to you." He stopped speaking, I leaned forward a bit curious about this new piece of information. "I just saw the notification on the screen, it read I love you." He stopped speaking, giving me time to process his words.

"You got angry after seeing that message and left the house. You broke the promise because you thought that I was cheating on you. It started then." It was a question, I needed his confirmation for it.

"No, no. You got it all wrong." He spoke in a panicked voice and sat straight. "That night we had dinner and a good time but you kept chatting with someone on the mobile and you tried to hide it from me. I came to our room as you slept, then your mobile pinged and I intended to look at the sender, but then I saw him send you, 'I love you', " He stopped speaking as if remembering it. "Then I was filled with rage that I left the house not wanting to make conclusions and accuse you but I was not able to ask you regarding this." He stopped speaking and sat there.

I was shocked after learning this from him, he saw that message. That message has a different meaning but he misunderstood it and he didn't even think of asking about it before going out of the house in anger. "That message, if you have read it completely you wouldn't misunderstand me." I saw him stiffen and he turned the light on, I ignored him and looked straight ahead ignoring him. "I told him that he is the good friend I had and he replied with I love you to me and mentioned that he is glad to have me as a friend in his life. Now, is there anything to misunderstand?" I questioned him.

"Angel, you are really innocent. You don't like the looks he keeps on giving you and after learning his intentions on marrying you, do you think he still treats you as a friend?" I thought about a moment. Yes, it was true that Daksh intended to marry me but maybe his intentions might be changed.

"Then let me explain this to you." I gave him my attention and saw that he had a focused expression on his face. He leaned forward and the light fell on his face, he looked more beautiful like a fallen angel. He looked lethal ready to break anyone yet there was gentleness on his face. "When I was in the hospital, I learned about the thing you did and all the previous thoughts vanished. I wanted us both to start fresh and new." He pointed his finger between us indicating us. "You know we had a fight right and you even know some of the things he spoke," I nodded my head in agreement. I knew that Daksh informed him that I was not taking care of myself and giving preference to them both. I still don't understand where he is going with this thing. "You still don't get why he is taking care of you?" He looked exasperated with me.

"Sorry, I am poor at these things and I can't understand things easily. You can explain a little better too." I huffed and folded my hands over my chest, I am getting annoyed now.

"Fine, I will do it." His voice was harsh but a grin was on his face as he looked at me sulking over my intelligence. "How would you feel if all this happened to you? I mean, if a girl comes and tells you that she is my friend and asks for your help to earn my forgiveness. What are you going to do then?" He questioned me.

I was going to skin her alive for asking me that, I can understand where he is coming from now. I can feel my heart burn just thinking about the possibility. If that really happened, I might have been worse than Abhi. "I will definitely help her, because she only wants to be your friend." I am going to do the complete opposite to what I said though. He doesn't need to know it. I just hope that my facial expressions won't reveal anything.

"You are lying, I can imagine the things running in your mind. You are going to be worse than me." He stared at me with an amused look.

"Yeah, at least I wouldn't have accused you and left you without listening to your explanation." Those words flew out of my mouth in a scoff. I didn't regret them, but seeing the sad expression on his face made me feel bad about it.

His face expression changed into a small smile as he gazed at me. "It hurts, but I am going to take that." He went back to narrating his story. "I asked Rohan to look into the matter and from the information he gathered, I got the part that he approached Raghav uncle and asked for your hand. From the information I got from Rohan , both of your names were registered to get married in the next two months." I gasped in surprise. "Yes, it was shocking to me. I was prepared to ask you and approach you again. But you know that night when he came to me, he said that you were keeping secrets and he knew about them. I just couldn't control my anger when I thought that you were betraying me and leaving me for another person. I just couldn't stomach the loss of you." His voice wavered as he spoke the last sentence. "Tell me one thing, does he know about your pregnancy?" I lowered my head.

"I wanted to tell you about this first, but Daksh found out about it accidentally." I said in a low voice as an excuse.

"Were you planning to tell me that you were pregnant anytime soon?" He asked the question and I looked at him. His eyes were drilling into me.

"Yes, I would have after you believed that I didn't cheat on you. I didn't want you questioning the identity of our baby." I absetmindendly rubbed my stomach.

"I-i would never do that to you, angel." His voice sounded exhausted.

I don't believe you, I thought to myself. "Why do you call me angel?" I blurted the question out without even thinking for a second and wanting to lift his mood.

Even though he hurt me many times, I don't want him to be sad. He looks handsome with a smile on his face.

"That," there was a pause as he thought about the answer. "You were on the ground trying to protect a dog's life by putting your life in danger and I thought that you were a god sent angel but you proved me wrong by throwing mud at me and smashing my car's windshield." He let out a laugh as if he was reminiscing about that incident. A small smile came on my face, remembering it.

"Then, I saw you near the pub. I was already pissed by my father that day, but seeing you there helplessly made me want to protect you. I tried to take your mind off the incident and spent the whole night with you. I was unable to get you off my mind. So, I offered you a job. You accepted it and I slowly fell for you more than you can imagine. I loved you then, Avni. When you were Avni Arya." I felty cheeks heating up as he said those words.

"After seeing you take care of Diya, I knew that you were an angel sent for me. To take care of my heart." I ducked my head low as he praised me. It felt good listening to him, I ached to hear someone tell me that I am required in their lives.

"Now, it's late. We will discuss other things in the morning. Now, go to bed." He commanded softly when I didn't reply for a long time. I wanted to say something but I had no idea what to say.

I saw him as he switched the lights off and got comfortable on the couch. I waited for him to tell me something, but he didn't utter a word and went to sleep.

"Good night," I whispered in the dark. I didn't expect any reply from him.

But I wanted him to listen to my words.

I had hope now that we can be fixed and I wanted him to know that.

I adjusted the pillow below my head and closed my eyes, I drifted to my dream world where everything is to my will.

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"Mama, wake up." Someone shook me, I moved to the other side and hid my face in the pillows.

I heard some mumblings behind me, I wanted some sleep. Why can't they let me have some peace. It was quiet now, I smiled to myself and went back to sleep.

"Mama!" Someone shouted in my ear making me scream and sit up.

"What happened?" I searched my surroundings frantically. I saw Diya in front of me covering her mouth with her hand. Behind her, Abhi was looking at me with a blank face.

"What happened? Did anything happen to her?" I pulled Diya to my side and hugged her close to my chest. I am still panicking and trying to figure out what happened to my princess.

"Are you alright, princess? Nothing happened to you right." I made Diya face me and observed her face for any trace of tears.

"Ufff, mama." she shook her head at me. "You not waking up, that why I shouted in your ear. You are silly," she started giggling at me and I heard another voice join her. I glared at him for making my daughter prank me.

"You both! I was terrified for a minute there." I pointed my finger in Abhi's direction and then towards the other traitor. "And you! How can you do that to your mama?" She just giggled at me. "You! You just wait there!" I started tickling her and she gave out high pitch giggles. "N-no, s-stop!" She tried to scramble away from me. But I held her tight, not letting her move away from me.

"No, I am going to eat you." I imitated a monster and attacked her, she let out a squeal.

One minute she was in front of me and the next second she was taken away. I glared in Abhi's direction as he protected his daughter from my wrath.

"You-" I pointed my finger at the duo and sat on my knees ready to scold them both for their actions.

"Before you say anything, it is not safe for you to tickle Diya now. She might hit you in your stomach. I think it is not good for you in that condition." She pointedly stared at my stomach.

I grumbled and sat back in my place. I folded my hands and pouted at the duo. "Now, go and brush your teeth. Don't argue with me, you need to eat now." I grumbled out a yes and slowly got down the bed. I went into the washroom and brushed my teeth.

"Should I take a shower, now?" I questioned myself looking in the mirror. I sniffed near my armpits. "Better take a shower, you smell Avni." I climbed into the shower and started it.

I took a quick shower and wore a robe after drying my body with a towel. I came out and found the duo on the bed whispering to themselves. They looked at me and stopped speaking. They are conspiring against me.

I ignored them and went into the closet, I dressed and came back.

"Mama, come here." As I stepped out of the door, Diya dragged me to a corner. She made me sit on the couch. "Dada, come fast." She hollered and Abhi appeared in the doorway pushing the trolley. It was covered with a white cloth.

These two are up to something, I thought internally. Abhi pushed the trolley and placed it in front of me.

"Baby, pull the cloth." Abhi ordered and Diya obeyed.

I gasped in surprise. There were many items in front of me and all were my favorite. I looked at Diya as she seemed proud of herself and Abhi came and sat beside me.

"Mama, you eat. Sister is hwungry." Diya replied in an adorable voice. I gave her a small thank you.

"It is my first step towards earning your apology. There are going to be more." Abhi whispered the words in my ear. "Be ready by 6. We are going on a date."

My heart was soaring with happiness. If this goes on, I think I am going to forgive Abhi by the end of the day. But I have two people to speak to.

Aarav and Daksh.

Hello people!!

This is the first half of the chapter. I will try my best to post the next chapter tomorrow.

Avni have two tough conversations in front of her.

Who will be the first one?

And the date. What is Abhi planning for her? Share your thoughts.

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