An Unexpected Life Companion (Completed) Watty's 2024

Chapter 23

Diya POV

Touch wood everything has been going pretty great so far. I love the routine we have fallen into right now, speaking to each other sometimes while keeping calm yet enjoying the confortable silence between us.

We were both sleeping on the same bed, sometimes I end up over him while sometimes his hands end up on my waist or my stomach. In the beginning when his hands ended up on me, it used to get me out of my slumber but seeing that he was sleeping peacefully I used to go back to sleep, now most of the times I look forward to that time where we could be a bit closer to each other than before. I am more habituated of our closeness that I feel restless if we are apart.

When I end up over him, I am very grateful that he is in his sleep, that is saving us from the awkwardness the next morning because if he sees me doing that in my sleep than he would have freaked out, and acted weird the next morning. This is the only time where there is a peaceful silence of the night which pushes us closer together.

After a few days

My college is going great we have a business meet coming up and our team would be performing in the culturals and I would be part of different competitions that college was contesting. So, everyday after college I help out with the preparation and arrangements for the fest coming up while rehearsing for the dance simultaneously. I got to know that Vikram has to be here to take care of the students who are not particpating in the fest while I would be away from Zyra and Vikram for 4 days including travel. I was sad that he would not be seeing my special group dance. I thought I would keep it as a surprise for him but my plan flopped.

One evening we finished with our rehearsals successfully and completed the arrangements we had to make, so in order to treat ourselfs for our hardwork we went in to a cafe on the way and stopped in. There is a guy Yash in our class who has this crush on me I can neither tell him the truth nor I can reject him outright right now because we would be part of the college meet and it could make things awkward.

After our hangout, while I called my bodyguards for the car, Yash came out and asked me if I wanted to go to a movie with him. I told him that my family would be waiting for me as we made a few plans and will catch up with him later. He was sad but he let me go.

Once I entered my home, the vibe was completely different. The usual warm space looked cold, I was scared now that something is wrong. Then I saw Vikram, climbing down the stairs with Zyra in his arms, she looked pale and tired. Her usual charm was missing and Vikram was really worried.

Me: Vikram what happened to her? Why are you rushing out ? Is she okay?

Aunty:  Zyra was feeling down since the afternoon, she has a fever from a few hours

Me: What she has a fever ?? Ohh Zyru mama is here okay ? you will be alright sweetie

Vikram: Diya, you are delaying us. You are a college going girl having your own stuff to do, people to meet and enjoy so you dont really have to worry, you can continue with your fun.

Aunty: Shut up Vikram, Diya hold Zyra. Vikram will drive, while I will get her stuff okay ?

I sat in the front seat holding Diya close to my heart while Vikram took the car out of the park and drove to the hospital. Aunty was coming with our guards as she had to lock the doors.

Please god, let Zyra be okay

What kind of a mother are you Diya ? You were so involved with your college life that you were not there for your daughter who you love ? How did I become so careless ? I was out there hanging out while Zyra was in pain. Isnt it your duty to be there for her whenever she needs you ? Then how did you ignore that ?

How selfish can you be ?

I saw Zyra laying near my chest looking tired but she snuggled close to me. May be she is cold, I put her socks on and adjusted her blanket so that she feels more warm while closing the windows. I lay a soft kiss on her forehead but I miss the twinkle in her eyes, that made me shed a few tears.

Me: Zyru sweetie you will be all good as new very soon. The doctors will have a look at you and give you a magic portion which would make you all better. Your mumma and dada are with you okay?

My tears are still flowing when I saw that we have reached the hospital, as Vikram already called in the doctor was waiting for us. He had a look at her, did a few tests and told us that it is just a fever because of change in the climate and she will be better soon. We both breathed a sigh of relief and drove home quitely.

The whole night I was filled with guilt and regret, I kept on sponging her, checking her temperature while Vikram was also there with us, he and aunty cooked the dinner while I dint leave by Zyra's side. Sometimes we were swapping duties when I had to use the washroom or make her milk or share updates with the doctor.

In the night Vikram was beside Zyra while she was on my lap. I looked at her tired face and I was sad immediately . The sponging was working but she hates it and was wailing whenever I did this. Looking at her wail I ended up crying too.

Vikram sat beside me and hugged me to himself laying my head on his chest. 

Me: I was a bad mother Vikram, I am so sorry. I was so busy with academics and stuff that I ...

Vikram: No Diya, never blame yourself. I was so scared that I was mean and rude to you. You should not take me seriously. You are doing better than me in the whole fatherhood thing. You dont know how grateful I am that I have you, I mean we have you in our lives. You are an amazing mom Diya, so never question that okay ?

I just nodded my head when he got a call 

Vikram: Mr. Senthil you have alloted me to the class tommorow which I would not be able to take, I might not make it to the meeting too with the HOD because my daughter is sick. So I request you to allocate someone else .... ok ... bye

Me: What happened? All okay ?

Vikram: I have a substitute class tommorow which I have to take as Mr. Senthil cant come, then I have a meeting with HOD so I told them I wont be able to make it.

Me: Vikram, I am here right. I will be with Zyra, you can finish both the work and then come back, it would only take 3 hours right? That is okay, you go I will stay back with Zyru.

Vikram: Are you sure ?

Me: Yes, now call him and say you would be there

Crap !! Tommorow early in the evening my team would depart from here for the competition but if Zyra is sick then I have to cancel. Already once they had to replace one of our team member as her family did not agree with the outstation trip, then they got me in the last minute and I agreed. I was only supposed to do the arrangements because I dint want to be away from Vikram and Zyra but in the last minute they needed a replacement and I had to agree because they kind of begged me.

Now how will I manage ?

If Vikram gets back in three hours then I will try to go if Zyra is okay by then or else I will stay back. I will inform them in the morning about the situation so that they are prepared about it.

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Hello Readers,

How was the update today ?

Now Diya is in a pickle

If she stays with Zyra she misses her competition

If she goes then she will be guilty for rest of her life

Dont know what she would decide

Please vote and comment

Regards,

Indu