Never Leaving U ( Completed )

Chapter 35

Recap: Vikram speaks to Sana to get rid of her insecurity

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Sana felt a wave of calm settle in her chest after hearing Vikram's soothing words. She knew she had hurt him with her outburst, but emotions had overpowered her, and the words had slipped out before she could stop them. Thankfully, Vikram understood her turmoil and spoke with the same tenderness that had always brought her peace.

"I troubled you a lot... I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

"No sorry..." Vikram said softly, brushing her hair back. "Just relax. I'm always here for you. Don't let your mind wander too much."

"Hmm..." she murmured.

"Love you, wifey."

"Love you too..."

He smiled gently. "How do you feel now? Shall we bring Sara back to the room? She must be sleepy."

"I'll go bring her," she offered.

"No, you wait. Let me go."

Vikram walked out and returned a few minutes later with their baby girl cuddled in his arms. He placed her gently on the bed, and soon the family drifted off to sleep after a day filled with emotional highs and lows.

Days passed. Vikram was caught up with work, but never too busy for Sana and Sara. He made it a point to care for them, to be present. Sara had started sitting on her own now, and her little babbles filled their home with joy.

Weekends were reserved for their beach house. Just the three of them. No maids, no distractions—only love.

They spent their time playing with Sara, watching her crawl while Vikram followed behind, mimicking her tiny movements. Sara adored playing with her dad and had a newfound habit of planting open-mouthed kisses on both her parents. Vikram lived for those wet kisses, feeling whole when his baby girl slept on his chest and Sana nestled into his embrace.

One evening, Sana rubbed her stomach and groaned.

"Vikky, I'm so hungry."

"Tell me what you want, and I'll cook for you," Vikram said, placing his phone aside.

"Anything... or something special filled with your love," she winked at him.

He laughed. "Good to see my wife can flirt a little now."

"Only a little? Mr. Husband, wait until Sara falls asleep, and I'll show you my romance."

"Is that so? Okay, let's see."

Later, once Sara was asleep, Sana returned to the kitchen to find Vikram busy preparing dinner. She sat on the kitchen counter, admiring him with a soft smile.

"You're staring," he said, flipping the mushroom biryani in the pan.

"Hmm, yes. Any problem?"

"No problem, but food might be served late. Is that okay?"

"Why?"

"Because if you keep staring at me, I'll get distracted. Then I'll put the cooking on simmer... walk to you... take your hands and put them around my neck..."

He did exactly what he said, his hands encircling her waist as he pulled her close and pressed a playful kiss to her lips. It was soft and teasing, their lips brushing and smiling into each kiss. Sana giggled and pushed him away.

"Enough, I'm hungry," Sana whined, folding her arms. "First, get me something to eat."

Vikram chuckled without turning around. "Fine, almost done..."