Vaishnavi (taking reem in her arms): Sh!! Bas bas... papa hain aapke...
Vaishnavi tried to calm her. Reem calmed as she started playing with Vaishnavi's hair.
Vaishnavi: Abhishek please calm down. Things are new for her. Let her adjust with new environment
Abhishek (wiped his tears): But tum... Tum leke kyun aayi? I mean......
He trailed off not having proper words.
Vaishnavi: I saw her photos and information about orphanage was in your laptop. I came to know about orphanage. So, in morning I went to orphanage.
Abhishek: Tumhare jane se unhone tumhe allow kiya ke leke jao? How?
Vaishnavi (looking at reem): Warden knows me. I mean main vahin badi hui thi. That was my home at a times. Warden se maine baat ki I mean I told her ke baby aapki means mere husband ki hain. I requested her. She allowed but with condition. I mean outside a person from orphanage is waiting. Mere pass proper registration papers and kuch nahin tha. So, warden helped me for an hour. Abhi aapko chal kar formality complete karne hoge.
Abhishek: We can't.... Hum nahin kar sakte. We need to drop her in orphanage back.
He said as tears formed in his eyes again. Vaishnavi looked at him with wide eyes open.
Vaishnavi (whisper): Why?
Abhishek: Umm... It's been more than 6 months maa was looking a girl for my second marriage. All the girls rejected marriage proposals. I was happy as I was least interested but mom. Mom started blaming Reem. Since don't know when my parents don't like daughters. Reem meri beti ye baat unko bilkul pasand nahin thi. She was expecting a son. Since day one mom considers her as curse. You know humari shaadi se do din pehle jis hisab emotional blackmail kiya gaya tha. Last, reem ki hi kasam de mujhe usko orphanage bhejne ko majboor kiya.
He said and look down.
Vaishnavi: Do you believe swear?
Abhishek: I do. You know Reemi my wife. She is younger sister of my childhood best friend. Like my parents their parents too thinks daughters are stress, burden, curse for a family. I lost reemi my wife. Kisi ko farak nahin pada. Mere parents ho ya reem ke no one cared a bit about Reem's death. I was left with Reem but you know main fear was in my mind about reem. I started feeling I am curse. I am should keep reem away. I have to save her. Upar se mom ne kasam bhi di thi... mujhe chor aana pada orphanage use. Chor aaya apni nanhi si jaan strangers ke hath. Pata hain roz man karta hain jau leke aau vapas but dar lagta hain kasam tut gayi and sach me kuch ho gaya to reemi ko.
He ended with sob. He couldn't control his tears. Vaishnavi looked at reem.
Vaishnavi (sniffing): Abhishek kasam aapko di hain ke aap nahin laa sakte isko orphanage se. Yaha to main layi hoon. Aapki mom chahti thi ke aap shaadi ke baad new life shuru karo. Aapki shaadi ho gayi hain. I am Okay ke reem humare sath rahegi.
Abhishek: Mom, dad ko pata chala to mom pata nahin kya karege yaar.
Vaishnavi: Hum to mom dad se alag rahete hain. Reemi to humare sath rahegi.
He looked at her. A small smile played on his lips.
Abhishek: Thank you... Thank you so much....
He said as he joined his hands.
Vaishnavi: Hume formalities complete karne orphanage jana hoga.
Abhishek: Hmm... Chalte hain.
He looked at reem.
Vaishnavi: Baby... papa.. aapke papa...
She said pointing towards Abhishek. He opened his arms. Reem saw him. He took her in arms. He hugged her tight. A really tight hug.
Vaishnavi (panicked): Vo usko problem.
Realizing, Abhishek loosen the grip. He looked at reem who was already looking at him.
Abhishek: Papa is really sorry. Really sorry baby...
He pecked her forehead. She started making noises.
They both left for orphanage with reemi.
To be continued...
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FanfictionAbhishek Nigam, A perfect combination of pain, guilt, anger and hurt. He has past which is still connected to him. Vaishnavi Rao, definition of mess and miserable life. She lost all the hopes of love, happiness, living life. Both have a tregedy.... ...
