'And you expect me to be happy about it?'
When he said those words, I felt a sudden feeling of panic rising in my chest. This wasn't going the way I planned it at all.
'Wh-what do you mean? Aren't you happy about it?'
He scoffed as if I was joking and for a second I thought that he was just teasing me earlier and he too was surprised by the news.
'Of course I am not happy. We hadn't planned this!'
'I know but it doesn't have to be a bad thing right? I mean, your are doing so well in your work and it's a great time now.'
'Exactly! I am doing so well in my career and I have so many opportunities coming up. This baby will set me behind by many, many years.'
He came and sat on the bed, holding his head in his hands as if this news was the worst thing anyone could ever say to him.
I reached out to pat his shoulder but he jerked my hand away.
'Karan, I know this might sound tough now but you'll be a great father,' I said, hoping that this was what was troubling him.
'Arshi, you don't understand, do you? I don't want to be a father. I don't want to start a family just yet. I don't want to have a kid!'
When he said these words without even hesitating once, I felt my whole world collapse in that second.
'You were the one who said that you'd want a family one day. You were so excited to be a dad, Karan. What's different now?'
'Those were just words, Arshi. I didn't mean them to happen so soon. This is the worst possible timing and it's going to hurt my career.'
I felt the panic grow and settle heavily in my heart to the point where I was finding it harder to breathe. Karan was always so vocal about his desire to have a family early on so that he can be a young dad and live that life. Why was he doing this to me now?
'Karan, you need to sit and think clearly. This isn't a bad news at all, and it'll be fine, I promise...'
He was silent for a moment and then said, 'Arshi, we can't get into this mess right now. Let's go.'
'Go where?'
'To the clinic. We are going to get this baby removed. It's only 1.5 months right? It shouldn't be a problem.'
I didn't want to believe that Karan had just said those words to me. This had to be a dream because Karan wasn't like that. He would never say this.
'What are you waiting for? Get up.'
'Karan, no,' I whispered not having the strength to even speak.
'Arshi, please don't argue. We need to get an abortion.'
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Mehrama
General FictionDarshan Raval is a world famous singer and songwriter. He has millions of fans and is a self-made musician. But, he has a past: He was in love with his best friend. He still his. Arshi Mehta is an overachiever and has just gotten admitted to her d...
