Love On Duty : A story of love and responsibility

Part 7

Free spent more time at the office, coming home late and often finding excuses to stay away. He found solace in his conversations with Kalya, who seemed to understand him in ways Dalny never did. Dalny, on the other hand, grew increasingly anxious and insecure, feeling the gap between them widen each day.

~One day~

Dalny decided to take a walk to clear her mind. She spent the morning walking aimlessly through the city, thinking about her past, her marriage, and her future. She found herself at a park, watching children play and families laugh together. She realized how much she wanted that for herself.


~At night~

Dalny sat alone in their bedroom, replaying the events of the past few weeks. She felt a pang of jealousy every time she thought of Kalya and Free together. She needed to confront her feelings and make a decision.

Dalny mind : I need to talk to Free. This can't go on any longer.

Free walked into the room, looking exhausted.

Dalny : Free...I want to talk.

Free : *sights* What is it Dalny?

He said while looking away.

Dalny: I'm so sorry for everything. I never meant to hurt you....

Free : Hmm..

Dalny: *tears in eyes* L-Look at me...I can't able to tolerate your ignorance towards me...I am s-sorry...

Free: I understand, Dalny. But we need to be honest with each other. This relationship can't survive on lies and half-truths. Do you want to be with me, or are you still holding onto the past?

Dalny: I'm sorry, Free. I never meant to hurt you. I was confused and trying to sort out my feelings. But seeing you with Kalya gave me a new feeling.

Free: What?

Dalny: Jealousy....

Free: You are jealous?? *shocked* But why?

Dalny : B-Because...I don't want to lose you...I want to try and make this work, for real this time.

Free : Do you really mean that, Dalny?

Dalny: Yes, I do. I know I've made mistakes, but I want to move forward, together.

Free looked at Dalny, searching her eyes for sincerity. He saw the regret and the longing in her eyes, and it softened his heart.

Free : Okay...but it will be the last time. If you broke my trust again then--

Dalny : I will not. From now on, no lies.

Free : Hmm...And...you don't need to jealous Dalny. I am yours and I love you only. So don't worry, okay?

Dalny nodded while a tint of blush crept on her cheeks.

~Next Day~

Y/n was at the hospital finishing up her rounds. She was exhausted, but there was a noticeable glow on her face that hadn't escaped the attention of her colleague, Mina, one of her closest friends at the hospital, approached her with a knowing smile.

Mina: Y/n, you seem to be glowing more than usual these days. Is there something you're not telling us?

Y/n: Oh, come on, Mina. I'm just tired, that's all.

Mina: Tired, huh? Or maybe there's another reason? Why don't you take a pregnancy test, just to be sure?

Y/n: *laughs* Mina, It's nothing like that.

Mina : Atleast try for once please?

Y/n : I doubt it. But okay, if it will make you happy, I'll take the test.

Mina handed her a pregnancy test kit with a wink.

~Later that Day~

Y/n was at home, nervously pacing in the bathroom. She had taken the test and was waiting for the result. Her heart pounded as she finally picked up the test and saw two clear lines indicating positive.

Y/n: Oh my god... I'm pregnant...