MOMMA BY CHOICE (Under Editing)

Chapter 20

So, let's get started...

Meera forcefully held him and pulled him towards her. He tried to resist, but she firmly held on, hugging him tightly.

M: You said what you needed to say, now listen to me without interrupting. Understood?

He tried to wiggle, but she pushed his head further into her and encircled her arms around his shoulders, holding him firmly.

M: You heard what I said, Vihan ji. Whatever happened between us, it was my choice, my decision. (She tightened her hold as she listened to his crying, and he tried to speak, but she interrupted.) Enough. You've said all you need to say; now it's my turn, understand?

How dare you think these things about us? Where did all these thoughts come from, Vihan ji? You can say anything about me, and I'll listen in silence. And Veer is mine—do you understand? If you think I have all right on him, then who else would do this if not me? Go on, tell me now.

V: You just told me not to say anything... and now...

Meera punched his chest softly and asked

M: So tell me now, give me an answer to these two things— (she demanded, showing him two fingers) First, can't I bear a little pain for my child? And second, have I ever made you feel that what you do isn't okay with me?

V: No, Meera (he said, looking down). You can do whatever you want for Veer... but he didn't answer her second question...

M: And for the second one... give me an answer to that too. (She poked him lightly in the chest.)

V: Ahh, Meera, stop it. I can't answer that either. (He said shyly, looking up.)

She hit him on the head and hugged him softly.

M: If you say such nonsense again, I'll take Veer and leave. He scaredly shook his head no, repeatedly.

M: Aree baba, go to the other room, where else... (she said, smiling widely)

Vihan huffed but hugged her and buried his face in her chest. Later, he kissed her face numerous times and said "Meera, I can't imagine my life without you and Veer now."

M: So why think like that? I'm here with you, Veer and me are with you.

She winces in between in pain and Vihan alertly pulled her closer, looking at her worriedly.

She doubled over in pain, and her eyes filled with tears. She held his hand tightly when another sharp pain hit her with more intensity. Vihan hovered his hands over her, not knowing how to comfort her.

She placed her head on his chest in pain and cried softly.

V: Meera, how can I bear seeing you in so much pain for so many days?

He rubbed her back, thinking it would comfort her, but it was of no use.

Vihan mumbled, almost to himself

V: Maybe we should talk to the doctor again...

(He nodded his head as if reassuring himself thinking she couldn't hear him.) But she did hear him and replied softly

M: No need to see the doctor. I saw what he was saying. You want to embarrass me further, hmm...

He whined, listening to her, and held her softly.

After some minutes, Meera felt better and looked towards Vihan to see him already looking at her. He raised his eyebrows at her, and she smiled.

M: Vihan ji, I'm hungry. Shall we go downstairs and get something to eat?

He chuckled at her innocent demand.

V: Just stay put, madam. I'll get something for us.

Vihan picked her up bridal style and laid her down properly on her side of the bed. Meera shook her head, seeing his silliness, while he made his way towards the kitchen.

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After 10 minutes, he came back with food, and they both had a light-hearted meal, sharing bites with each other.

Meera laid back down due to a bit of pain, and Vihan sat near her, watching her closely.

Seeing her discomfort, he thought that if she removed her bra, it might ease her pain somewhat.

V: Meera, I think if you take off you... (he shyed while saying further), it will help and make it a bit more bearable for you.

M (in shock, asks him): What do you mean, take it off? Vihan ji, you know I can't just do as you say with my boobs... (She protectively held her breasts.)

Now Vihan looked flabbergasted hearing her

V: What the hell, Meera... I was talking about your bra, not your breasts! I know you can't just take it off and leave it there... what the hell am I even discussing with you? Hmph!

Meera laughed loudly at his flustered state and nodded at his suggestion.

She asks him to turn around, quickly removes her blouse and then her bra, hiding it in her pallu. She pats his back to signal that he can turn back around.

He turns towards her and notices her loose pallu. He nods in appreciation at her thoughtfulness and helps her lay back down comfortably. However, he sees her clutching something in her pallu.

V: Meera, what is in your hand?

M: Nothing... let me get up for once, please.

V: No, it's too difficult for you to move now. Tell me, what do you need?

M: I need to put something away in my room.

V: Well, just put it here. This room is partially yours anyway.

She shakes her head in refusal, trying to move, but he holds her hand and gently takes the item she's hiding. After retrieving it, he grins in triumph, but his smile fades and his cheeks and ears turn red when he realizes it's her bra in his hand.

He stammers and quickly places the bra in a nearby drawer he finds. She huffs at his actions but laughs at his embarrassed face.

He slowly sits near her, feeling the first-hand embarrassment, and looks down. Seeing Meera laughing, he smiles softly and lays down beside her, holding her waist but maintaining a cautious distance from her chest.

Seeing his hesitation, she cups his cheek and gently brings his face close to her neck, hugging him. He stiffens at first but eventually settles into the embrace.

She rested for a while and then went downstairs, finding Veer playing with his toys and Gayatri, Vihan and Abhimanyu sitting beside him, keeping him company.

When Veer noticed her in the living room, he crawled

towards her happily, expecting to be carried, but she didn't move. Instead, Vihan picked him up in his arms. Veer kept watching Meera with doe eyes, his hopeful gaze fixed on her.

Meera's heart broke seeing him, and she carried him slowly, snuggling him in her arms and holding him tightly. Veer looked up towards her, and she softly caressed his chubby cheek, making him smile adorably. Meera giggled, and Veer shyly hid himself in her.

Vihan gently tugged her hand and pulled her towards the sofa to sit.

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I hope aapko pasand aarhi hai... 

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