Bonded by love

Chapter 11

Vivan pov

I watched as Karan played with  Gowen, in the park. They were laughing and having a great time, and I couldn't help but smile at their bond.
"Pops will you not ptay wit ut?",Gowen asked me showing his cute little smile and his doeing eyes who can say no to this face. "No baby let pops rest he just returned from his shift and we already took him to the park let him sit on the bench and watch us play,is it right",Karan said with a hint of worry in his tone ,I got such a caring and understanding partner,"Otay dada ", Gowen answered.

As I sat on a nearby bench, I saw someone approaching Karan and Gowen he is in his middle age wearing spects , and had few grey hairs too from his facial expressions he was looking very angry ,he was neatly dressed like some rich old man. I think he is Karan's father, who I had assumed was Gowen's grandfather, he directly went towards Gowen and said in  his  low and venomous voice ,"You're a constant reminder of that unlucky day," he spat. "A shit, a disgrace. You're not even my real grandson,you are a filthy child who killed my son I hate you".

Gowen was not understanding anything but he was oblivious to the  hurtful words, continued to play, but Karan's expression turned grim. He tried to intervene, "Father, please...Gowen doesn't understand."

But his father cut him off, "You're just like your mother, always coddling him. He's a burden, Karan. And you're a fool for adopting him."

I felt a surge of anger and sadness. How could someone speak to a child like that? I realized that Karan's father was still grieving the loss of his eldest son, but taking it out on an innocent child was unacceptable.

As I watched, Karan tried to shield Gowen from his father's venom, but I could see the pain in his eyes. He was trying to protect his son, but it was clear that the wounds ran deep.

I didn't know what to do, but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't just sit there and watch as Karan and Gowen were hurt by his father's cruelty.

I watched Karan and his father's painful exchange, I knew I had to act. I couldn't just stand by and see Karan and Gowen hurt anymore.

I approached Karan and his father, my heart pounding in my chest. "Excuse me, sir," I said firmly but respectfully. "I couldn't help but overhear. No one deserves to be spoken to like that, especially not a child, you know very well that incident was just an accident he is related to any of this he was just born that day",I told him firmly,"That is only his mistake he was born he shouldn't have been born he killed my son",Karan's father shouted at me .
Karan interrupted"Dad try and understand bhaiya's was not his fault it was raining heavily he was driving and truck came and hit his car it was an accident even truck driver is punished he is sentenced jail for 15 years so how is Gowen related to it , he was not even rushing to hospital he was going to meeting Gowen was born later that day", Karan said all these things in one breath,"What about his mother who died after giving birth to him he is unlucky the day he was born he killed his mom and dad",Karan's father said angrily looking at Gowen,this made Gowen afraid he ran to me and hugged my legs and hid behind me ,"Sir I know you had a great loss but he is just a kid and stop glaring at him he is getting afraid, I think you were the reason why  he was getting those panic attacks please understand sir accident occurs in life and no one had control over it , you cannot blame someone all life and he is not even at fault but is getting cursed by you for no reason",I said angrily almost shouting at him how can he hurt a small kid.

"Dad Gowen is not unlucky bhabhi died because someone from the nurses told her about bhaiya's accident and she couldn't bear it , she loved bhaiya deeply,Gowen was crying continuously that day he had no one to hold him to shower love on him,I held him and holding him made me realise that I am holding bhaiya the same eyes , same face look dad his smile his also like bhaiya, he is true copy of bhaiya,but how will you understand you have never looked at him".Karan tried to explain.

Karan's father didn't say any word left from the park fuming in anger I think he still needs time but he should not hurt Gowen .

"Karan, I know this is none of my business, but I want you to know that you and Gowen deserve love and happiness. If you ever need support, I'm here for you." I said.

Karan's face lit up with a smile, and my heart skipped a beat, seeing him smile is the best thing in the world .

"I think we should return home , it's enough for today", Karan said and picked up Gowen in his arms .

"Ya let's go I am also tired by the way Karan don't worry I am always here for you and Gowen I love you",I said "wove u pops ", "I think he only understands love you " I said and laughed to lit up Karan's mood .

"Hmm"Karan said as he opened car door for me he gave Gowen to me and went to the driving seat I think he is still worried about his dad I don't know what should I do to make him feel better.

Gowen also noticed his dada's sad mood he said in his little cute voice "Dada are u angly at mwe,I plomise I won't bwe nwaghty wove u dada pleate swmile ", listening to Gowen words made Karan smile,"No baby I am not angry with you how can I be angry on my baby who is this cute ", saying this Karan rubbed his hand on Gowen's hair this made Gowen shy he snuggled me ."oho my cutie is shy now", I said patting his back this made him snuggle more on me .

"Vivan thank you for coming into my life and understanding us "Karan said,"No it's my thing to say to have a such a cute family".

I know this is just a beginning we have to settle many things.............