The Ogre's Proposal (COMPLETED)

Chapter 16

ANIKA
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'You know I can drop you right and it's really no big deal!!! You remind me of my sister Kelly!!! Now that she's married and lives in Boston...I miss her so much' he said and I smiled saying 'That's very sweet of you Dustin...I'm sure Kelly is one lucky woman... Thanks...But really...I'll be fine. I like doing things myself. In fact I was offered an office transport facility. In fact that's how I arrived at the office today but then I realised I don't need any special treatment from our Boss.' I said when Dustin smiled saying

'Its your right as an employee of IN Group Anamika!!! Especially when you are expecting!!!' he said as my jaw dropped. My lips parted in surprise when he chuckled saying

'I noticed how you avoided having coffee, those multi-vitamins and then when I received the transport allocation request from the transport department this morning I went back reviewing your personal forms where you had filled everything except the section about pregnancy which you left blank, although enquired enough about benefits coverage for health insurance especially for kids. I just guessed it. Am I right?' he asked and I bit my lower lip and smiled hesitantly.

He held both my hands in his and whispered 'You don't have to worry okay!!! It's completely your choice to be a single mother and no one has any rights to question anything about the baby. You don't need to answer anyone. And hey remember I'm always there for you okay? I know there's your aunt,then there's Linda and family but I still want you to know...you can call me anytime...I'm always approachable. Hnnn?' he asked and I almost had tears in my eyes.

Sometimes Daarji's words echo in my ears.

Changi Soch te Change Karam kadde saath nahi chadte Puttarji ... (Good thoughts and good deeds never leave your side)

I certainly may not have done anything great in my life but I've certainly never wanted anything bad to happen to anyone. I have never hurt anyone. I have always been true and honest to myself and everyone around me. Maybe the reason why in an unknown country I meet angels like Linda, Arthur or a Dustin...who are always ready to extend their hands to support me.

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The clock ticked 9:30 pm and I rubbed my hands before ringing the bell. I hope Roshni isn't upset. I had promised her to be there by evening but it was already late at night.

Jack opened the door and I walked into the house. I couldn't see Roshni anywhere when I asked the house help she said that Roshni was extremely angry and was in her room. The little girl was so angry that she hadn't even eaten her meal.

Oh God!!!

I immediately rushed to her room only to see her sitting on her bed with puffed cheeks, folding her hands to her chest as she seemed to be ignoring the gigantic man who sat on his knees holding a plate full of food trying to feed it to her with a tiny spoon.

'Shine...Baby please...Dadda is sorry na princess!!! Dadda had work back in office and-'

'No Dadda!!! You are bad!!! You always have work. Even Mumma has work. You know Mumma promised me we will spend time together, eat together and also sleep together tonight but she broke her promise. You are also a liar. Shine is angry!!!' she said hiding her face into her pillow.

God!!! She's angry yet she's so cute.

'Bye Dadda!!! I don't wanna talk to you!!!' she yelled crushing her face into the pillow when I leaned more onto her bedroom asking

'Roshni doesn't even wanna talk to her Mumma?' and I noticed her immediately peeping a little from the edge of the pillow as she immediately pulls another pillow and throws it on her head, completely hiding her face when I chuckle saying..