Chapter 59: Chapter 59

Author's pov

" Mommy, it's been days since I met Daddy. Why isn't he coming home? I am missing him a lot," Neela asked Niyati who was braiding Neela's hair.

Taking a deep breath, Niyati answered," Ummm....he is out of town because of work. He will come soon."

After that, Neela didn't question Niyati anymore and continued sucking the lollipop in her hand. It's been days since she met Ranvijay and that's why she is missing him a lot. Niyati didn't say anything to Neela about the divorce because she is a child and won't understand anything. Niyati will convince Neela once she started understanding her surroundings.

" Mommy, why didn't you let me talk to Papa?" Neela asked Niyati very curiously.

Well, Shivansh tried to meet Neela and talk to her but Niyati didn't let him. She would just ignore his calls and finally getting irritated by her calls she blocked his number.

Niyati didn't answer to her this question. To divert this topic she said with an excited voice," Baby, do you want to go to Disney Land? I was thinking to take you there."

" Really, Mommy? Hurrah!!!" Neela beamed with happiness and started clapping her hands.

Niyati laughed loudly seeing her daughter's excited face and tickled her little belly. Neela giggled loudly and tickled Niyati too. Both mother and daughter are busy spending a little quality time together when the doorbell rang.

Neela said running towards the door," Daddy must be here."

" Neela, carefully. Don't run like that," Niyati told following her little daughter. Recently she has learnt how to open the door so she just opens it whenever the doorbell rang.

Opening the door, Neela exclaimed excitedly," Papa!!!"

" Hi, princess," Shivansh greeted Neela and picked her up. He kissed her chubby cheeks very hard and she also kissed him back.

Shivansh started talking with Neela when Niyati reached there. Looking at Shivansh she hardened her expression and rolled her eyes.

" Why are you here?" Niyati questioned with her emotionless voice.

Without answering her, Shivansh told Neela very affectionately," Baby, once you told me that you have learnt how to draw. Can you draw a horse now and show it to me? I want to see what a great artist is my Munchkin."

" Ok, Papa," Neela agreed like an obedient child and left the living room.

No sooner had Neela left the room than Shivansh answered softly," I am here to talk to you."

" If you are here to talk about those same things again then I am sorry. I am not interested. Leave my house politely before I lose my sanity. There is nothing left to talk or listen," Niyati declared before Shivansh could utter a single word.

This time Shivansh held her shoulder and requested," Niyati. Please. Forgive me for once. Try to understand my perspective."

" Perspective? You knew me. You knew that I was loyal to you from the very first. I never hid anything from you nor I could even think of cheating on you. You knew how dedicated I was to our relationship. But, still, you didn't believe me! That proves that I wasn't important in your life and how shaky was your trust in me," Niyati yelled jerking away his hands from her shoulder.

Shivansh again grabbed her shoulder and started saying with his guilty voice, "I admit that I was wrong all the time. I am accepting my all wrongdoings. Whatever I had done I can't undo it except asking forgiveness. Niyati, please give me a chance. One last chance. I beg you."

" I already told you my decision," Niyati answered pushing him away from her.

Then, Shivansh again pleaded with almost teary eyes," Niyati, I admit that I believed the wrong people. I shouldn't have doubted you but still, I committed this mistake. Please, try to understand my situation too. Do you think I would have trusted my mother if I knew about her real face?"

" I don't want to hear anything. The past brings back the pain inside me. So, leave my house politely before I throw you outside," Niyati replied without any emotion in her voice.

Shivansh again said with his regretting voice," I was a victim of the situations, Niyati. I was dumb to trust my mother and I admit that. Tell me, Niyati. Did I disrespect you ever when we were together? Did I do anything to upset you when we were together? I never mistreated you except that one time. And, that one time happened because of my mother's insecurity and hatred towards you. What was my fault in that? What you have done if you were in my place? Whom you would have believed? Your mother who raised you for 24 years or me whom you just met 1.5 years ago?"

This time Niyati started laughing like Shivansh has joked with her right now. Shivansh looked at her with perplexed eyes and understood one thing that she is taunting him by her laughter. After laughing for a few moments Niyati made her face straight and grabbed Shivansh's collar.

" Let's not twist the words, Mr Raichand. Let's just put aside all the past incidents and talk about the recent incidents. What you were thinking whenever you were calling me whore? Do you know how does it feel to hear? You knew that I had feelings for you and still you had sex right in front of my eyes just to hurt me emotionally. Last but not least you tagged me as an abusive mother in front of the whole world and snatched my daughter from me. That daughter whom I had carried 9 months and gave birth enduring the gruesome pain of labour. Do you have any idea how many difficulties I was facing while carrying my daughter? You don't because that time you were busy fucking around every woman you met," Niyati spitted the words on his face with pure venom and Shivansh lowered his head with embarrassment and guiltiness.

He whispered controlling his tears," I wish you would have told me once that you were pregnant."

" So that you could ask about my baby's father, right Mr Raichand?" Niyati questioned and Shivansh yelled at the top of his lungs," Niyati!!!!"

Niyati didn't stop. She continued saying with too much pain in her voice, "As you had raised your finger on my character so this question was expected from a person like you. To avoid this question I didn't tell you that I was carrying the symbol of our love which you destroyed."

Shivansh closed his eyes hearing her and a tear threatened to fall from his eyes. But, somehow he controlled himself fisting his palm tightly.

" Enough of discussion. Now, just leave my house. Lead your life and let me lead my life peacefully," Niyati announced looking at Shivansh who was looking so broken.

Niyati tried to say something more when Shivansh kneeled in front of her. He hugged her legs tightly and burst into tears. The guilt was killing him from inside and now her words were stabbing him right across his heart.

Shivansh screamed closing his eyes," I am human, Niyati. And, humans commit mistakes. I admit how much wrong I was. Please, forgive me and give me a last chance. One last chance. I promise that this time I won't fail you."

Saying that he looked at her with hopeful eyes but she didn't even show any emotion on her face. She grabbed his right wrist and dragged him towards the door.

" Get..........Lost," She told very rudely throwing him outside of the house.

This time, Shivansh wiped away his tears and declared looking directly into her eyes," If you are stubborn. Then, I am too. I won't leave your house until you forgive me."

Saying that he walked towards a nearby bench that was very close to the garden. He sat there folding his hands and looked at Niyati with stubborn eyes.

" I won't eat, drink and do other things until I earn your forgiveness," Shivansh announced and Niyati lost it.

She yelled angrily," Don't create any drama here. Leave politely otherwise, I will call the police."

" Then go ahead. I don't care. Let the police arrest me," Shivansh answered curtly and Niyati was just pissed off by his childish actions.

She screamed shutting the door angrily," Fine. Rot here. I don't care."

It's been hours since Shivansh is sitting on this bench. He came here in the evening and now it's nighttime. When it comes to stubbornness, no one can beat Shivansh. He was true to his words. He didn't leave the place and continued sitting here without any food and water.

On the other hand, Niyati didn't bother about his behaviour. She believes that he will leave once he gets tired. The only thing that was bothering her was Neela's questions. She has already asked hundreds of questions to Niyati about Shivansh and as expected she couldn't answer any of them.

" I am sorry, Papa. I told mommy to take you inside but she refused," Neela told Shivansh looking down and sitting beside him.

Shivansh answered smiling," it's ok. She is angry with me. That's why she is behaving like that."

" Why is she angry?" Neela asked curiously and Shivansh couldn't answer her.

She was still looking at him for an answer when Shivansh noticed lightning in the sky. A banging sound occurred and Neela hugged Shivansh getting scared.

Shivansh consoled patting her head," It's ok, Baby. Don't be afraid. Papa is here."

" Seems like it will rain. You should go back to your house and sleep," Shivansh mumbled in Neela's ear looking at the sky.

Hearing him, Neela freed herself from his embrace and ran inside the house. Shivansh looked at the window and found Niyati looking at him with annoyed eyes. He winked at Niyati and she just pulled the curtains angrily.

After a few times, Neela came outside holding an umbrella. The umbrella was heavy and twice her size. She dragged it towards Shivansh and he was amused by her action.

" Papa, keep it with you. It will protect you from rain," Neela told Shivansh giving him the umbrella.

Shivansh's eyes twinkled with affection and he hugged Neela tightly. He kissed her whole face making her giggle. He was overwhelmed seeing her care for him. He kissed her forehead and thanked her for this umbrella.

Shivansh whispered joining his forehead with Neela," At least you care for me, baby. I love you."

" I love you too, Papa," Neela answered and Shivansh chuckled.

Then, Neela suggested to Shivansh very innocently," Papa, why don't you write a poem for Mommy? Once mommy was very angry with me so I learned a poem from Daddy and narrated it to Mommy. And, guess what? She forgave me."

Shivansh laughed hearing her innocent suggestion and replied pulling her fluffy cheeks," I will surely try this method."

After a little chit chat, Neela went inside the house and Shivansh continued sitting on the bench. He was just looking at the window with longing eyes. He just hopes Niyati forgives him.

Hours passed and it's midnight. it's raining heavily outside. Lightning can be seen and loud thunderstorms can be heard everywhere. Except for the sound of raindrops, nothing could be heard outside.

Niyati woke up from her sleep hearing a loud thunderstorm. Yawning a little she thought to go back to sleep when she remembered about Shivansh. A frown appeared on her face remembering about him.

" Is he still here?" Niyati thought mentally and walked towards the window.

She peeped through the window and noticed that Shivansh is still there. He was still sitting on the bench and shivering due to extreme cold. His lips were quivering and he was trying to keep himself warm by folding his hands. He is drenching in the rain purposely because the umbrella was still there where Neela left it. A shocked yet angry expression appeared on Niyati's face looking at Shivansh's stubborn act.

Niyati mumbled angrily," This man!!"

Taking an umbrella she came outside and walked towards him. She stood in front of him and he looked at her with blinking eyes.

" Do you have a death wish? You will die if you keep sitting here. Return to your home " Niyati asked angrily.

Shivansh answered with his trembling voice," Did you forgive me or not?"

" I didn't. You can't blackmail me emotionally," Niyati yelled on his face and Shivansh's body just shook a little.

He again murmured with arrogance," Without your forgiveness, I won't leave."

" Fine. Enjoy your night here. Goodnight," Niyati whispered gritting her teeth and returned to her house.

Returning there she tried to contact Satya but his phone was switched off. Niyati told Shivansh multiple times to leave but he didn't leave. He was rooted in his place and continued shivering like a leaf.

Niyati sat on her bed and mumbled angrily," It will be a good lesson for him. Arrogant!!"

Saying that she went to sleep but couldn't sleep. She just continued sitting on her bed having a pissed-off expression.

Another thunderstorm occurred and Niyati was startled by the sound. She rushed towards the window and looked outside. A terrified expression appeared on her face looking at Shivansh who was lying on the ground in an unconscious state.

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The next day morning

Shivansh opened his eyes and found himself in the hospital. Looking at his surroundings he noticed his father who was sitting on a chair beside his bed. He also noticed Niyati standing near the door having a void expression on his face.

" How are you feeling now?" Satya asked Shivnash worriedly.

Shivansh answered looking at Niyati," I am ok."

" What do you want to prove by doing all these?" Niyati asked rudely.

Shivansh questioned instead of answering her," I want your forgiveness. Did you forgive me or not?"

" You want forgiveness, right? I will forgive you on one condition," Niyati answered and Shivansh looked at her with questioning eyes.

Frowning his brows he asked her," What is this condition?"

" You will leave me and Neela alone. You will never try to meet Neela or me and leave this city. You will never show your face to me. If you promise that you can do this only then I will forgive you," Niyati said and Shivansh became a statue.

Satya couldn't control himself anymore and yelled at Niyati," Have you lost your mind? Are you telling him to give up on his daughter?"

" If he can't accept my condition then I won't forgive him ever," Niyati declared and Satya fumed with pure rage.

Shivansh literally begged Niyati," Don't be so cruel to me, Niyati. I accept my wrongdoings and I am ashamed of myself for my actions. I have understood my mistakes. Please, give me one last chance for redemption. You have kept me away from my daughter for 3 years and now don't take her away from me. Please."

" I don't want to hear anything. If you are so desperate for my forgiveness then you should accept my condition," Niyati said with an emotionless voice and Shivansh just looked at her helplessly.

He tried to say something when Niyati announced angrily," I hope you won't be a disturbance in my life again."

Saying that she left the hospital room leaving behind a broken Shivansh. His heart twisted inside his chest remembering Neela's face. Will it be possible for him to stay away from his daughter? A part of him. He might haven't spent a lot of time with Neela but only he knows how much he loves her.

" This woman has lost her mind. Since you have Neela's custody in your hand then you should take back your daughter. What kind of unfair condition she just sprouted a few moments ago? Her ego has grown bigger than her daughter's happiness. Ranvijay is in jail and now she has told you to stay away from Neela. What will Neela think when none of her fathers won't meet her? She didn't even think about that child's feelings. She is acting like a selfish person," Satya said angrily and looked at Shivansh who was just sitting like a robot.

After taking a few deep breaths Shivansh uttered with great difficulty," I will do anything for her happiness."