Chapter 42: Chapter 42

"I can't believe this!!! Of all these people you decided to tell her about Kayish. Why dad? I thought we are family, but you showed me your other side. Why?!!!" I demanded the answer accusing him of the mess he has created intentionally or unintentionally.

"Riya! I did this for you, it's all for your benefits." He tried to point out.

"How it's supposed to be my benefit when he takes her full custody, snatching her away from me?" I asked not giving any room for his justification.

"Riya! Calm down. Listen to what I am saying." My reaction was a volcanic eruption where he acts cool as a cucumber.

"I can't." I raised my voice. "knowing he is taking everything from me, I can't calm down. How could you expect me to take things easily? Why everyone is treating me like I'm some kind of trash. Why dad?" I screamed out of my lungs.

Hereafter, I'm not going to cry, crying never going to change anything, rather, it shows the world how weak I'm. I'm going to stand for my justice, I don't need anyone's help.

"What about your unborn child?" His question takes me off guard.

"What do you mean?" My voice cracked thinking another baby is trapped in this mess.

"For you, Sweety's dad has died then what about this baby's dad, he too died? Or what lies are you going to use to cover the truth? He asked looking directly into my eyes.

"Do you have any answer? If you have one, I'm sorry for messing your life." He pressed both his hands together as a sign of seeking forgiveness.

"Dad!! You don't need to." I whispered, my anger disappeared in a fraction of a second. I let out a loud sigh and sat on the tool. I have no answer to his question.

How I'm supposed to manage everything I have caused. I rubbed my temple where I felt a hint of ache. After a while, I heard the cracking sound of the wooden chair and felt him taking a seat beside me.

"I'm sorry, dad." I am ashamed of myself, why did I doubt him. He decided from the perspective of everyone's benefit but being selfish I shouted at him not understanding the whole situation.

Now, I wonder what would I have said when the baby asks who is his/ her dad after the years of he/ she born?

"Children makes mistake but it's their parent's responsibility to guide them properly. I did things because I know whatever I'm doing is correct, it's for my Riya." He said stroking my hair lovingly.

"Do what your heart says but think about your children before taking your decision. I'm always your side." He patted my shoulder before walking out of the room.

This is the time for facing everything. Letting out a loud sigh, I followed after him.

"You ready?" Dad asked once I came out of the room. Sweety was asleep in Kayish's arm, her tiny arms wrapped around her dad protectively.

"Hmm." I hummed in response and stepped inside the elevator to get rid of this place first.

Daniel, Dylan, and Draco were nowhere to find, it's maybe one of dad's tricks too. If there were here, they would have created a scene, so that might be a reason he sent them away, I guess so.

"Where is mom?" I asked as soon as we reached the parking area.

"She is with Daniel." was his reply. After that, I didn't ask any questions and the rest of the drive to my apartment was quite silent.

Kayish placed Sweety on the bed and pulled the bedsheet over her, she stirred but went back to sleep when he caressed her head soothingly.

"I will be back. Take care." Dad said looking between me and Kayish.

I nodded my head as a comprehension, he is giving us time to settle down everything, but he doesn't know that is not easy to fix.

"I want to be a part of our baby's growth." He said, his voice holding so much pain.

The man I have known for a year was a complete jerk, arrogant and manipulative psycho has gone, and now standing in front of me was a new one, the regrets in his eyes are crystal clear.

"Say something." He begged.

"Please," I whispered feeling completely defeated. "I don't want to talk to you about that."

"I love you, Riya. You are the only girl I'm in madly love with. I don't want to lose you again. I need you." He hugged me and buried his face in the crook of my neck, leaving me speechless.

"Then why did you leave me? What did I do to you? Why did you give me fake love? Why?" I threw questions one by one.

"I have no idea why did you dump me but it's is still hurting," I said holding my tears on the bay.

I felt his tears on my shoulder before he spoke. "I'm sorry, Riya. Whatever I have done was indeed horrible, I was not in my right mind when I rejected you." He sniffed but I clued on the spot unable to shove him away.

"I was blinded by silly revenge that I haven't realized how much I was in love with you but I'm regretting it till now." He wiped his tears with his bare hand.

"You have no idea how terrible I'm feeling right now. Carrying the blame of killing my child is eating me alive, please give me liberation from this burden." His eyes sincerely locked on me.

"Only you can give me peace to my mind. Please!!" He begged.

"Then carry this burden on your shoulder as a punishment, I can't give you freedom right now. You have to suffer more, more than I suffered." Think me heartless, but I wanted you to suffer the same way I suffered. Life is not easy at all.

"Your silly mistake cost a life, our baby's life. Do you remember Jan 2?" His eyes shot me a confusing look towards me, the same I had four years ago but I'm not going to talk about this.

"For you, I slapped you just because of the kiss but for me--" Now his eyes carried agony. He wouldn't have thought that his word would bite him back.

"You lost your pride but l lost my precious gem. Yours can be forgotten easily but mine-- I cannot. I lost a life! I need justice for his death. Now tell me what are you going to memorize about Jan 2 for the rest of your life? Your silly revenge or my loss?" I asked blankly, there were no emotions left in my mind. Right now, I want him to suffer.

"Please!!" He fell on the floor with his knees. "I can't take it anymore. I have no right to live. But please let me live for the sake of our kids!" Like a newborn baby, he cried his heart out.

"I wanted to end my life the moment I came to know about my boy's death. But I'm scared of my babies’ life. No one will take care of them like their real father, I do. Please give me a chance." He begged while crying on the floor.

"Okay..." He inhaled deeply unable to bore my silent treatment. "If that brings you peace, then I'm more glad to accept your punishment, but I won't give up on you." He cupped my face in between his large hands.

His eyes lingered on my lips and before I could realize he crashed his lips against mine taking me in a complete utter shock.

The kiss was tender and warm, but I didn't protest against him. For some reason, I want to pull his collar down and kiss him effectively until we are running out of breath. Ohh! the damn hormones!!

"I will take care of you and our baby. This is the promise of your husband." He kissed my forehead, his lips dwelled on my forehead for a minute.

Husband?

"I'm leaving. Take care." He said and turned his heels to leave. "My heart is always open for you." That was the last word I heard from him before he left my apartment.

Two weeks passed and I haven't heard anything from him. Sweety was kept asking about her dad as she started to feel unwanted even though everyone in our family gives us a random visit.

Whenever Karan was around, she was in her bay otherwise she was asking for her dad all over the time.

I promised to bring her to her dad once she gets well. After that, she calmed down.

The doctor checked Sweety and he gave an assurance that she is doing perfectly alright. So today I'm preparing her for School and myself for the office.

I texted his PA a.k.a Juliet to pass the message to Kayish to pick Sweety from her school and spend some time with her.

I professionally did this, I don't want to contact him directly which may give him more access to claim his life back.

I know I'm his life, there is no doubt he has suffered a lot enough of how much I wanted, but I don't have the heart to accept him back in my life even though my other half begging me to give him a chance.

Sighing heavily, I packed Sweety's lunch and put it in her bag. "Sweety, baby!! Mommy packed lunch for you and Karen. Eat everything I put in your box, okay?" she nodded her head and give me a peck on my lips.

"Dad will pick you up from your school." Her face lit up and she started to jump up and down squealing in her baby voice.

"Daddy is coming to see me!!!!" She squealed repeatedly with happiness.

"Okay, come. Your bus has arrived." She put her bag on immediately. I made my way towards the bus as soon as we climbed out of the elevator.

I held her tiny hand within me while she was walking by herself. I feel bad for not being able to carry her in my arms.

My doctor suggested I not lift anything heavy until the completion of my first trimester.

"Bye, Mommy!" she waved her hand when the bus started to move. "Bye!!" I waved back, the moments felt like it's her first day.

After that, I prepared myself ready to go to the office. After a fine 30 minutes of traveling between the traffic, I reached the office on time.

I glanced at my wristwatch and it showed 10 AM. I don't think I'm on time. "Good morning, mam!!" Payal greeted me as usual when I walked past her.

"Good Morning!" I greeted her back and walked towards the elevator.

"Mam." The security guard called me, stopping me in my track.

"Yes!!" I raised my eyebrows at him.

"Please use a special elevator. Sir strictly told us to inform you." He said unsure of his words.

"And why?" I folded my hand, waiting for his reply.

"We were not given the reason why. We were informed to pass the information only." He explained. Arguing with him never makes sense.

"Okay," I said and entered the special elevator he asked me to use. I don't know what is special in this elevator except for the fact that only he and the clients are permitted to use this.

"Hello, Mam!! This is your juice." A girl I haven't seen before in this office handed me a glass of juice.

"I was informed to give you a juice once you arrived." She reasoned out for my unasked question when I gave her a blank expression.

"Thanks" I dismissed her.

What did he get into his mind? I twisted my lips before taking a good look at the glass. It's my favorite Mango juice. I gulped down the whole glass not having the mind to ignore the juice.

Come on!! I have started to crave more food, it's common in pregnancy so you can't blame me.

"Hi!! I hope you are doing well." Harith wrapped his hand around my shoulder for a warming hug.

"I'm fine," I said once we pulled apart.

"This is for you." He gave me a bouquet of red roses.

"Aww! Thank you!! So nice of you" I inhaled the smell of fresh roses before setting them on my table.

"Okay then, I'm leaving. I just wanted to check with you in person. I have an important meeting to attend." I nodded my head as comprehension and watched him until his back faded out of my sight.

I'm expecting someone's visit here but she has not arrived yet, her place was empty when I passed her place.

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All of a sudden I felt hungry and my stomach grumbled loudly letting me know I needed to quench my baby's hunger. Thank God no one is here. I closed the file and made my way towards the cafeteria.

When I reached the food café, I heard some murmuring from the employees who were not aware of my presence.

"Do you heard that our boss hired a new P.A?" One of the employee's statements got my attention.

Usually, I'm not interested in butting myself into others' business but when it comes to Juliet and her job it's my main concern.

"Yeah, I heard that too. It seems he fired her again. Last time, Miss. Kader was there to support her, but now who is going to help her?" Another girl asked while sipping her tea.

"Who knows?" they both chuckled and continued their business whatever they were doing before I came.

I turned my heels and made my way to Juliet's cabin and there I saw a new girl who was arranging all her stuff on the table.

"Where is Juliet?" I knocked on the table more than necessarily making her jump out of fear.

Her eyes widened in shock when she saw me eyeing her up and down. "I don't know. It's my first day." She replied in a panicked voice, at that time I feel bad for treating her like this.

It's not her place to answer my question. I know where I could get the answer.

I furiously walked into his office but dead stopped in my track when I saw Juliet standing right beside him having a file in her hand and not to mention wearing a thousand watts smile on her face.

What's the reason behind her smile?

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