Chapter-60 |•|

A/n:- From this chapter onwards updates gonna slow down. Like, I will be able to give only two updates a week since my college has started and I need to focus on my academics too. So...yeah! I hope my dearest, beautiful readers understand the author.

Also, I assure you that I will be giving two updates a week. It's a promise. And, story is also coming to an end!

Not really! There is much to discover!

Now, enjoy the chapter!

Happy reading!

Happy Birthday, husband

Author's POV

2 months later,

Sitaara sat beside Abhi holding her showing up baby bump as she 4 months pregnant now. Aarya came to her with Medicines and juice.

"Am not feeling to drink anything, Aarya. Take it away" said Sitaara looking at Abhi.

"You can avoid food, Situ but not medicines. The doctor told you, you are very weak and your thin personality isn't able to carry babies. Do you want to complicate your situation more? You are not even having food properly, completely engrossing yourself in work. That is why we didn't want to work. Now, have your medicine without argument" said Aarya angrily. Sitaara looked at her and sighed annoyingly. Taking the medicine from her she gulped it and drank juice.

"You can go now," said Sitaara.

"Love you, babe," said Aarya kissing Sitaara's forehead.

"Get well soon, anna. Your wife and your babies are waiting for you desperately" whispered Aarya in Abhi's ears and went away. Sitaara locked the door and laid beside Abhi on the bed.

"I love you, please open your eyes and look at me" she whispered kissing his stubbled cheek. She caressed every scar on his face that occurred due to the accident. His face is no longer like earlier, filled with fading away scars, a deep cut above the eyebrow, a cut at the bridge of his nose.

Suddenly, she heard the clock tick 12'O clock. She grinned and pecked his forehead.

"Happy Birthday, husband. You are becoming old, idiot. See, 29 years old!!" she whispered and hugged his torso tightly.

She heard a knock and she knew who it is. Getting down from the bed, she walked to the door and opened it. Dhruv, Naman, Aarya Aastha, Anish and Rishi along with Adhira jumped in front of her with birthday caps on their head. Behind them, Aman-Sakshi, Suman-Anjali and Abhi's grandparents stood with a wide smile. She smiled at them and opened the door wide.

They all came inside and popped popper on Abhi, placed a birthday cap on his head.

"Are you guys playing with my husband? Don't you know he can wake up at any instant and kick your asses?" Said Sitaara with fake anger but they were the least brother to even let her words go inside their ears. She sighed and shook her head.

They started talking to Abhi about their happy moments blinking their tears away. They started decorating the whole room with balloons, yellow foil curtains, foil number balloons. Sitaara giggled seeing the decorations which look like he is a kid.

After some time elders left, it was only youngsters. They were drinking cold drinks while Sitaara was given juice making her pout. They all sat on the floor talking to each other.

"Can I ask you guys something?" Asked Sitaara leaning back a little placing her palms on the ground behind her due to her twin belly. They nodded.

''Don't take me wrong but tell me, do you guys feel any injustice to you people because Mani isn't your brother and does your love for him-"

"Abhi anna may not be blood-related but he is our brother. There is no change in that fact. We never loved Abhi because we thought he was a real brother, we love him for what he is. He knew we aren't his own brothers and sisters, still, he loved us more than himself. He never tried to demand anything from mom and dad, he gained everything even our love for what he is. Coming to justice and shit, if Abhi anna isn't in our lives, we would be on roads today. Our every luxury is just because of that man who lived for us. Even if he was head of Dad's properties or any other things, we won't feel injustice because he is our brother and whatever his is ours and whatever ours is his. We grew up getting taught to love people and their flaws accepting them. We won't prioritise material things over our relations and our people. If Abhi anna was in our place he would accept us with closed eyes and we do the same thing. Remember Vadhina(sil), Abhimanyu was always a Chowdary and he will be Chowdary forever. Maybe by blood he is Vatsalya but in everything, he is Chowdary, our Abhi anna" said Naman cutting off Situ.

She smiled at him with tears and nodded her head.

"Aren't you excited to see your babies? Hear their heartbeats? Every time doctor ask you to look at the screen you just close your eyes tightly" said Adhira placing a round pillow behind Situ's back. Sitaara looked at Abhi and smiled.

"I will see and hear my baby's heartbeat only when their father is with me. We made them together and I would like to enjoy everything about them together" she whispered the last sentence blushing. They smiled.

"Argh!! Damn these babies of yours Vadhina (sil), they went upon their father in possessiveness. Even before they came onto the earth, they started being possessive of their mother" said Dhruv shaking his head. Sitaara laughed.

"Seriously, whenever I want to talk to Vadhina (sil) they make her puke and she did it on me, they feel hungry only when I want to talk to my sister in law. Like father, like kids" added Dhruv. Everyone laughed at him.

Talking to each other they dozed off.

In the morning, Sitaara woke up and found herself on the bed beside Abhi. She understood it's one of her BIL's or Anish made her sleep on the bed. She turned to Abhi and kissed his chin.

"Good morning and happy birthday daddy," she said in a baby voice as if it's from her kids.

"Good morning my babies and thank you very much," said Sitaara imitating Abhi's deep masculine voice and giggling at herself.

She got off the bed and walked to the bathroom. Completing her morning business, she came out and wore a yellow and green saree, braiding her hair with the help of Aarya, she filled her partition with vermillion. Hooking her mangalsutra around her neck which Abhi gifted her, she gave a glance at herself.

She came out and went to Abhi. She made him wear new pair of clothes she bought for him especially for his birthday. Combing his hair to the right side making it lift a little high at his hairline, she gave a peck on his forehead.

"Am going to temple. For you. For your, our babies. Yes, babies. Am officially declaring to you know, Mani. You are gonna become a father of two kids. It's twins. Today, am going to check up once again as it's my 5th month. Wake up if you want to see our babies, please. For now be good boy, okay?" She asked and pecked his lips.

"Athamma (mil), am leaving to temple, be with Mani," said Sitaara. Sakshi nodded.

"Vadhina (sil), I will come with you," said Naman. She nodded. He wore his red shirt and back pants, leaving his hair messy. They both walked to the car and he opened the car door for her. Making sure she sat inside comfortably, he sat in the driver's seat. He started the car and soon reached the temple.

He helped her come out and they both went inside the temple.

Suddenly a girl clung to Naman. She wore red and black Anarkali twinning Naman.

"Hey, hubby! How are you?" She asked kissing his cheek. Sitaara looked at her shocked while Naman's face turned into annoying expressions and pushed away from the girl.

"Hey! Why are pushing me away hubby? I don't think your sister in law minds us like this! Do you Sitaara?" Asked the girl.

"Drithi quit this stupid act. Please stop calling me 'that' " said Naman not looking at her.

"What? Hubby, hubby?" Asked Drithi biting back her smile.

"I told you not to call that, didn't I? Now move away" he whisper-yelled at her. She giggled and pinched his cheeks.

"How come my Naman looks so cute in everything? You look so cute and hot, Naman. See, we are twinning too" she said looping her arm around his. His breath turned uneven and he could hear his own heartbeat due to Drithi's closeness. He composed himself and turned to her.

"This is the temple, Drithi. Leave me" he gritted his teeth not liking the way she is affecting him as Anika did.

"Wh-"

"I said leave me or else I won't hesitate to kill you right now" he yelled at her and jerked her hand away. He turned to Sitaara and held her wrist and took her from there leaving Drithi embarrassed in front of everyone.

"Apologise to her, Naman. Let's go to her" said Sitaara.

"Vadhina(sil), I told her normally-"

"Did you, Naman? Since she came to you all you did is to show her your annoyance. You know she was teasing you, you should have teased back but what was that? You insulted a girl in front of many people. Now, let's go and say sorry to her" said Sitaara angrily.

"Vadhina (sil), I don't like that girl and I absolutely hate her to even talk with her. She knew that even then she comes to me riling me up" said Naman.

"That's because she loves you. You might not know it because hate blinded your eyes. I leave it for you to realise and right now, let's apologise to her" said Sitaara.

"Vadhina (sil), I won't.....I will" he changed his decision seeing her glaring at him angrily. She nodded and they both reached Drithi who was crying sitting at a corner.

"Drithi, am sorry. I should have explained to you normally instead of shouting. Am sorry" said Naman. She lifted her face and smiled with tears. She stood up and hugged him tightly.

"First time you apologised to me. Every time it is always me who apologises even when you are wrong but today it's a miracle" said Drithi and kissed Naman's cheek hardly. He pushed her gently and ran away. He leaned onto a wall closing his eyes unable to decipher new feelings in a unique way which is soothing yet disturbing as it is making his and Anika's memories rush back to him. A tear rolled down his cheek remembering Anika.

"Am sorry on behalf of Naman, Drithi" said Sitaara.

"Don't apologise to me, Sitaara. I knew it's because of you he apologized to me and it's only because he didn't want to disrespect something told by his sister in law. Still, it's a good change" said Dhrithi. Sitaara smiled.

"By the way, I can call you Sitaara right? I mean am 2 years older than you and Naman's childhood frenemy" she asked smiling. Sitaara chuckled and nodded her head.

"How many months?" Asked Drithi placing her hand on Situ's belly.

"5 months with twins," said Sitaara. Drithi smiled.

"Don't worry, babies. Your father will come back to you guys soon, very soon. He is a very good man. He is my role model. Convey birthday wishes to your father from me" said Drithi bending to Situ's belly.

"Thank you from my father, aunt Drithi," said Sitaara in a baby voice and they both giggled.

"Come let's offer our prayers," said Sitaara. Drithi nodded. They both offered prayers to god. Sitaara's eyes shed tears while she was begging God to make Abhi come out of the coma. After offering their prayers to god, they sat in a corner.

"Naman, can you get prasad for me?" Asked Sitaara. He nodded and went away. Sitaara turned to Drithi and smiled.

"So, Drithi do you love my bil?" She asked. Drithi's cheeks heated up and she became red. Sitaara giggled.

"Yes," said Drithi meekly.

"Then, tell it to him. He is heart broken-'

"I know, we both studied in the same school, college, university, I have seen him with Anika everywhere. I used to attend his every match even when they are out of the state" said Drithi.

"I want you in his life, Drithi. Even after knowing that he loves another woman, you didn't give up on him. It's very rare to see such true love. Confess your feelings before it's true late" said Sitaara. Drithi nodded.

"Vadhina (sil), here," said Naman forwarding prasad in a cup. Sitaara took it from him smiling. He looked at Drithi.

"Here, take this," said Naman forwarding her another cup for her.

"Not bad, Naman. You thought of me" said Drithi. He smirked.

"I didn't want you to look at my sil and niece/nephews with those eyes and cast an evil eye on them," said Naman.

"Is it? Then you too eat" saying this Drithi stuffed prasad in his mouth. Sitaara smiled seeing them.

"You want some more?" Asked Drithi. Naman nodded opening his mouth. Drithi blushed and fed him again.

Suddenly Sitaara's phone went off, she lifted the call, hearing the person from another side, she stood up abruptly crying. Naman looked at her as she is running out of the temple gates.

"Go home safely and message me, Drithi," said Naman and kissed Drithi's forehead cupping her cheek. Giving her a glance he followed Sitaara. Drithi smiled at his gesture.

Naman and Sitaara reached their mansion. Getting out of the car, she started running again. Naman followed her confused.

Sitaara ran to Abhi's room and stood at the doorstep crying. She held her baby bump securely and leaned onto the door frame crying looking at Abhi.

His eyes met hers and a tear escaped from his eye. 'I Love You' he mouthed to Sitaara. She smiled with tears. 'I love you too' she mouthed wiping her tears. He darted his eyes from her face to Sitaara's stomach, seeing the baby bump, tears started streaming down his cheeks like rivers.

"Come" he whispered gesturing to her with his fingers. She nodded wiping her tears and walked to him. Sakshi, Anjali and Aarya moved away little letting Sitaara sit beside her Mani who finally opened his eyes. Sitaara sat beside Abhi while his eyes were fixed on her baby bump.

"Is my baby healthy?" He said with difficulty. She nodded vigorously crying.

"Don't cry" whispered Abhi.

"It's babies, Mani. It's twins" she said crying. He looked at her shocked and soon his lips broke into a huge grin.

"I want to feel my babies, can I kiss them?" He asked. She slapped him. He smiled. She slapped again.

I hate you. Alot. You are such a bad man who always keeps me in pain. How dare you leave us, Mani? If I say something in anger, will you leave me like this? She cried holding his collar, with her head rested on his. He smiled and pecked her cheeks, kissing her tears away.

I will never leave you guys again. It's a promise he said brushing his lips on her. She smiled looking into his eyes and pressed her lips on his with all the force. He smiled and kissed her briefly.

Kiss them She scooted closer to him standing. He smiled and placed a kiss on her belly.

"Dada is back as promised, babies. Will never leave you three again. I love you three and will protect you three keeping my everything at risk" he said crying. Sitaara smiled running her hands in his hair.

''Doctor? Did you guys contact the doctor?"Asked Sitaara.

"They will be here soon, Vadhina(sil)" said Dhruv. Sitaara nodded and looked at Abhi.

"You look beautifull" he said. Everyone laughed.

"Is it the thing you speak about once you are out of such thing?" She whisper-yelled at him. He smiled at her with tears.

"Remember me, Mr Chowdary?" Asked Doctor coming inside. Abhi looked at him confused and nodded his head.

"Do you remember anything? Like these people?" Asked Doctor. Abhi looked around, his eyes stopped at Anish, Rishi and Vikram behind them.

"Yes, I do remember. My family" said Abhi. Sakshi looked at her son with tears side hugging Aman.

"What else do you remember?" Asked Doctor.

''I was in the car, then I got a call that my breaks failed, then I don't know how, but a truck crashed into mine. Before closing my eyes..." he looked at Sitaara and continued."...I confessed my love for my wife looking at her picture."

"Do you remember why were you in the car in the first place? To whom did you talk in the call?" Asked Doctor.

"Yes, I was talking to Anish, my friend. I remember them crying for me shouting my name and that's all, I closed my eyes" Abhi said looking at Anish and Rishi thanking with his eyes.

"Anything else?" Asked Doctor.

"I could remember my wife's voice, her talks, her cries and sometimes different voices and nothing more," said Abhi

"Okay! Don't stress your brain anymore. Just answer where you can feel my touch" said Doctor. Abhi nodded. The doctor checked on Abhi's limbs and other few functions and he came out of the room.

"Is he a fine doctor?" Asked Rishi wiping his tears.

"His lower body and his complete right side got paralyzed. No, nothing serious, he will be fine with general physiotherapy. Let's take him to the hospital for a CT scan, MRI to analyse the complete situation of him and we will go for advanced treatments if necessary. I will appoint a top physiotherapist for him and will recommend top doctors and hospitals for his treatment. But right now, don't stress him, he might feel depressed knowing his condition. Explain him calmly" said Doctor. Rishi and Anish nodded their heads and Naman walked out the doctor to the door.

Abhi was looking at Sitaara with a smile not blinking his eyes while she was blushing, looking here and there. He tried to lift his right hand to touch her belly but couldn't.

"Sitaara...why I couldn't lift my right hand" Abhi freaked out. Rishi and Anish came inside running.

"It happens, Abhi. As you are out of a coma just now, they are numb. You can lift it again. Your lower body too is numb but it's okay, you will be fine in 3-4 months" said Anish.

"How shall I carry my baby? How can I play with them? Am a disabled man now. My wife will leave me. My kids will leave me" shouted at top of his lungs trying to move his limbs crying making his cry echo in the whole mansion. Sitaara hugged him tightly.

"No, I don't leave you. Your kids don't leave you. I will be with you all the time, remember? Together forever" she said crying. He hugged her back wrapping his left arm around her.

"Don't leave me, please" he whispered crying like a kid.

"I won't" she whispered back and kissed in his hair behind his ear.

"Never let me go. Please? I need you, Sitaara. I don't have anyone for me. You and babies are the only ones to me I can find my peace. Never go from me, Sitaara. I will get treated too but just don't leave me because am disabled" he cried in her chest.

I will never leave you. I will let you go. I love you, Abhimanyu she whispered while he was still crying I her chest. Everyone had tears in their eyes listening to his sobs.

After some time he composed himself and looked at her, straight and deep into her eyes which gave him enough assurance.

"Shall we go to the hospital to see our kids? You wanna hear their heartbeat?" She asked.

"How can I come? I can't even walk now" he mumbled mentally cursing his fate.

"We will go if you want. Shall we?" Asked Sitaara. He nodded smiling and looked at Anish and Rishi. They nodded.

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Here's another chapter! Hope you guys enjoyed it.

Naman and Drithi! Trust me, this couple gonna rob your hearts although their presence is minimal.

A small clarification, Drithi is two years elder than Sitaara. Not only, Drithi but Naman too!

Finally, Abhi woke up! I thought to make two more chapters with Abhi in coma but there are lots of parts to avenge the pain Vikram and his mom caused!

I feel bad for Abhi! His lower body is paralyzed and so is his right side of body.

Btw, happy birthday Abhimanyu!

Surya.