Riansh Short Story - A new beginning

Chapter 8 - Complete Family

Authors Note: 

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As the days to the delivery grew closer Vansh's anxiety grew. Although the BP was under control now, the doctor still had warned that complications could arise again during delivery. He had made sure that she would not get any stress or unnecessary exertion

He had read about deliveries in such cases going wrong, C-section, stillbirth and what not. He didn't want to think of it and neither did he want Riddhima to find out he was anxious about it because from her expression she seemed the same.

There were so many changes Riddhima was going through. Alongside the obviously growing belly which made her unable to walk properly, her swollen feet, backache and those constant braxton hick contractions kept her worn out throughout the day. The slightest activity made her feel exhausted.

It was a sunny morning and Vansh got ready to go to the office. Although he was mostly working from home due to Riddhima, he had to go in today for a client presentation. Somewhere down the line Vansh didn't feel comfortable leaving Riddhima alone at home as the doctor had indicated she could go into labour at any moment. He had asked their friends if either of them could come over but they were at work too and even the neighbours next door were on vacation.

"Vansh tum jao office. Maine kahan na main theek hun"

Riddhima, sitting on the dining chair beside him, held his hand and tried to calm him down. She knew that he was anxious but she also did not want his work to get affected anymore. After all, it was just for a few hours and in case something happened she could easily reach him over the phone. And not to mention, the ambulance would be there in 3 minutes. Unlike in India where often this could take forever.

"Riddhima, lekin main tumhe aise akele kaise chod ke jaun? Kabhi bhi kuch bhi ho sakhta hai and I don't want to miss it or leave you alone in this state"

He gently caressed her belly and held her hand. Cupping her face he said

" Maine already bohut kuch kho diya hai, bohut kuch zindagi mein miss kiya hai, aur abh main aisa kuch nahi chahta"

"Vansh tum bhi na, tum abh aisi baatein bolna band kardo. Tum chaho bhi toh bhi tumhe kuch bhi miss karne nahi dungi. You go and finish your work quickly and stop worrying so much"

Before he could answer her, his phone rang. It was Philip on the line asking for some last minute details and also asking him to reach the office quickly. Vansh wasn't amused at having to leave for work right away but he was glad that at least he now had a car so commuting from home to the office was much faster and he could rush home incase needed.

"Theek hai Riddhima, I will finish my work quickly and get back home"

He quickly finished his breakfast and got ready to leave. He gave her a goodbye kiss on the lips and left.

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The meeting was quite intense and tiring. Vansh didn't even have a minute to breathe. He was happy to have been given such a huge responsibility to present the latest features to the clients but somehow his mind was somewhere else today.