Chapter 54: Chapter 54

After two months

Author's pov

Sitting on the bed Orni was holding her twins. They were sleeping peacefully on her shoulder while Orni was crying nonstop. She was hiccupping continuously and kissing the kid's heads.

" Orchi, why are you crying? What happened?" Nadia asked Orni but she didn't answer anything

" Orchi, why are you crying? What happened?" Nadia asked Orni but she didn't answer anything.

Nadia asked her repeatedly what was the matter but Orni didn't answer anything. She was just shedding tears. Having no other choices Nadia thought to video call Shivansh. Maybe Orni will share her problem with Shivansh.

Hearing that Orni is crying Shivansh panicked and ordered Nadia to hold the phone in front of Orni. He just hopes she is fine.

" Orchi, what happened?" Shivansh asked Orni who was still hiccupping.

Orni answered showing the kids to Shivansh," Bhaiya, look. How cute they are!

Shivansh was confused by her words and asked," Of course, they are cute. But, why are you crying?"

" I am crying because they won't look cute when they will grow up!" Orni replied pouting and that's it. Everyone burst into laughter after hearing her.

Shivansh asked controlling his laughter," But, they can't play with you if they don't grow up. Right?"

Orni agreed when Shivansh asked," Would you stop loving them if they grow up and don't look cute? You are their mumma. You love them, right?"

" Yes, I love them. I will love them always. Even if they grow up and turn ugly. A mother can never reject her own children," Orni gave a mature answer and now Shivansh is confirmed that Orni's mental health is getting better day by day.

Seeing her improved mental health Shivansh is now considering the adoption idea. But, Faiza was rooted in her decision and continued manipulating Shivansh.

Two months passed since Orni gave birth and her life changed after the delivery. During these two months, she learned a lot of things like how to feed the babies, how to change their nappies, how to bathe them and how to keep them happy. She grew a strong bond with them.

Her therapy was going as usual and Orni's mental health is quite better than before. Slowly she realized her age and sometimes she even get some glimpse of her parents in her sleep. The more she was recovering the more VR's image was getting clearer in her mind. Still, she started shaking like a leaf even a single glimpse of VR appeared in front of her.

Shivansh ordered Faiza to hire a tutor for Orni since he wants her to be well educated. When the time comes he wants her to be self-dependent and a good mother to her children. So, Orni is now home-schooled and it was really fruitful for her to overcome all the odds of her life.

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Sitting beside the window Srilekha was holding a photo and shedding tears silently. It was Orni's photo. In this photo, Orni was just a toddler and in her mother's arms while Sanjay was kissing one of Orni's cheeks.

" You are crying again," Sanjay's voice startled Srilekha and the photo fell from her hand.

Picking it up she wiped away her tears hurriedly and looked down. Sanjay came toward her with the help of his wheelchair. Holding her hands gently he made her sit on the bed. Cupping her face between his palms he made her look into his eyes.

" I miss our daughter, Sanju. I still can't believe she is no more," Srilekha burst into tears while saying all these and hugged Sanjay tightly.

Sanjay replied stroking her hair gently," Shh.....Shh.....don't cry. Instead of crying for her, we should pray for her soul. I miss her too but nothing is in our hands anymore."

" A few days later is Orni's 18th birthday. I wish she was with us. I wish she was here to see how much her mother loves her," Srilekha whispered hiccupping and this time Sanjay couldn't control his tears too.

Breaking the hug he joined his forehead with her and said," She acknowledges our love for her. She knows how much her parents love her. Don't cry."

They were crying nonstop when Sanjay's eyes caught a scar on Srilekha's hands. With soft hands, he trailed his fingers on it and looked at Srilekha. He has seen hundreds of scars on Srilekha's body and every scar was given by Indrajit. Whenever he thinks that he failed to protect his wife, he feels like a coward who doesn't deserve to live.

" It's an ugly scar, Sanju. Don't look at it," Srilekha said and tried to take away her hand.

But, Sanjay grabbed her hands tightly and placed a gentle kiss on that scar. Srilekha was overwhelmed by this gentle touch and closed her eyes.

" Nothing is ugly about you," He whispered kissing her forehead.

It's been months since they moved to Srilekha's village home. After Indrajit's death, one of his enemies spread a rumour that Srilekha is pregnant with Indrajit's child. Indrajit's enemies took relaxed breaths after VR's death because finally the Randhawa clan is finished. But, their headaches returned after this false rumour. They started searching for Srilekha like mad dogs.

Having no other choices Srilekha had to flee the city with Sanjay. By the time Sanjay regained his senses back. One of Indrajit's employees helped Srilekha to escape and gave her some valuable properties of Indrajit which is now helping her financially.

Srilekha and Sanjay were broken completely by the news of Orni's death. They got to know that Orni committed suicide and this bitter truth clouded their happiness of unison with a sudden sadness. Srilekha was also broken by the news of VR's death because she is still unaware of VR's deeds. She is drowned in sadness by the news of her children's death.

Sanjay already knows that VR is the reason behind Orni's suicide. Otherwise, there is no way that Orni will commit suicide without a strong reason. Sanjay tried a lot to tell Srilekha about VR's true face but seeing her situation he didn't say anything yet. How can he tells her that the boy she loved like her own child is the reason behind her daughter's death!!

But, today he gathered enough courage to tell her. He will tell her who is responsible for his paralysed state and Orni's death. He will tell her that she was wrong. VR is no better than his father. After all, blood is thicker than water.

" I want to tell you something about Vijendra," Sanjay spoke out finally.

Srilekha asked sounding confused," Vijendra! What about him?"

" He is the reason behind our daughter's miserable fate," Sanjay said bursting into tears while Srilekha's face paled.

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Standing in front of the labour ward VR was pacing here and there. His whole face was pale and he was looking extremely worried. Niyati's screaming was coming out of the labour ward making him scared.

He sat down on the nearby bench and closed his eyes. Automatically his mind travelled back in Orni's memories. If Orni was alive she would have given birth already. He was feeling miserable thinking that he couldn't even see his and Orni's children.

Suddenly, a scream echoed through the whole area. VR became startled after hearing a baby crying. Standing up he ran towards the labour room desperately when a nurse came outside with an infant in her hands. The infant was wrapped in a white towel.

" Congratulation Mr Mehra, it's a baby girl," the nurse said handing the baby to VR.

He took the baby in his hands carefully. He was behaving like even a mere touch of him will break the baby. His heart started running a marathon the moment he looked at the baby's innocent face.

" How is Niyati?" VR asked worriedly.

The nurse answered," She fainted after giving birth. That's why we handed the baby to you first. The doctors are taking care of her. Don't worry."

Nodding his head VR touched the baby's cheek with one of his fingers. The baby stirred in her sleep while VR continued looking at her with awe. VR fell in love with the baby girl instantly the moment she opened her eyes. He rubbed his nose with hers and unknowingly a few drops of tears escaped his eyes.

Cuddling the baby he felt like he was holding his own child

Cuddling the baby he felt like he was holding his own child. He knew that he isn't the biological father of this child but still he couldn't control himself from falling in love with her. He already knew that he has to protect her from every evil eye.

" You are my daughter," he whispered kissing the baby's forehead.

A few hours later when Niyati regained her consciousness the baby was given to its mother's arms. Niyati's happiness knew no bounds after holding the baby girl in her arms. Happy tears clouded her vision while holding her baby.

" Did you think of any name for her?" VR asked.

Niyati thought for some time and replied having a gloomy expression," Shivanniya."

" Oh. That's a beautiful name," VR replied but Niyati can feel something off about him.

Then, she said smiling," Ranvijay, you have helped me a lot. When I was completely alone you are the one who held my hand, sheltered me, and protected me. I will be glad if you name my daughter."

VR's face lit up and he took the baby girl in his arms. He caressed its cheeks affectionately and kissed her fluffy cheeks again.

" Neela Mehra. My daughter," VR said smiling while Niyati also agreed with VR.

On the other hand, Shivansh was chugging down drinks nonstop. He doesn't know why he is feeling so weird today. Niyati's memory haunts him every single day and night but today her memories are just making his situation miserable. Today he is missing her too much. His heart was craving for her. His eyes were craving to see her.

" Would you stop haunting me, bitch?" Shivansh growled throwing away the glass on the floor and everyone looked at him with shocked eyes.

Suddenly, a young man came running and held drunk Shivansh. He apologised to the people from Shivansh's side and started dragging him outside.

" Ankush, when will that woman stop playing with me?" Shivansh asked his friend in a drunk voice.