MOMMA BY CHOICE

Epilogue: Double the Joy

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The hospital room was a sanctuary of quiet, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of monitors and the soft murmurs of the medical team. Meera lay in bed, her breaths ragged and shallow, her face glistening with sweat. She clutched Vihan's hand as if it were a lifeline. Her eyes, though clouded with pain, radiated an intense resolve. This was the moment they had been eagerly anticipating-the moment their family would expand in the most miraculous way.

Vihan was a steadfast presence at her side, his other hand gently brushing back her damp hair. His voice, though tinged with an undercurrent of anxiety, was steady and soothing. "You're doing amazing, jaan," he whispered, trying to infuse his words with all the reassurance he could muster. "Just a little longer, and we'll meet our baby."

Meera managed a fleeting smile, drawing what strength she could from Vihan's unwavering support. Between contractions, her voice trembled with emotion. "I'm so glad you're here Vihan ji," she murmured, "I don't know if I could do this without you."

"Come on, Meera," Vihan said, his voice brimming with pride and encouragement. "You're the strongest person I know. We're almost there. I promise."

Outside the delivery room, toddler Veer paced back and forth, his small face etched with concern. The excitement of meeting a new sibling was overshadowed by the anxiety of seeing his mother in such evident pain. His grandparents, Vihan's parents, were trying their best to offer comfort, but Veer's worry was palpable.

"Is Mamma okay?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper as he looked up at his grandmother, his eyes wide and anxious.

Vihan's mother, Gayatri knelt to Veer's level, pulling him into a gentle embrace. "Of course, bache. Mamma is very strong, and the doctors are taking excellent care of her," she reassured him, her tone soft and soothing.

Veer clung to her, seeking solace. "And the baby? The baby okay too?"

"Absolutely," his grandmother said with a warm smile. "Soon, you'll have a little brother or sister to play with. Everything will be just fine."

Inside the delivery room, Meera's cry pierced through the fog of her exhaustion as another contraction gripped her. The doctor's voice cut through the haze, urgent and encouraging. "One more push, Meera! You're almost there!"

Summoning every ounce of remaining strength, Meera pushed with all her might, her grip on Vihan's hand fierce and unyielding. The room erupted with the sharp, sweet cry of a newborn, and Vihan's eyes glistened with tears of relief and joy. "You did it, Meera. Our baby is here," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.

Before they could fully savor the moment, the doctor's voice, now tinged with surprise, rang out again. "Wait... there's another one coming."

Meera's and Vihan's eyes widened in shock. "Another one?" Meera gasped, her voice a mixture of disbelief and exhaustion.

The doctor nodded, her face breaking into a delighted smile. "It seems you were carrying twins, Meera. Get ready to meet your second baby."

Vihan's heart raced as he looked at Meera, his mind reeling with the astonishing news. "Twins, Meera," he said, his voice a mix of wonder and elation. "We're having twins."

Exhausted but exhilarated, Meera nodded weakly, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I can't believe it," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "Two babies..."

Moments later, the room was filled with the soft, sweet cry of a second baby. The doctor, with care, placed both babies in Meera's chest-one on each side. A tiny boy and a tiny girl, both with tufts of dark hair and the unmistakable features of their parents.

Vihan looked down at his newborn children, his heart swelling with overwhelming love. "They're perfect, Meera," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. "Absolutely perfect."

Through her tears of joy, Meera gazed at the tiny faces nestled in her arms. "I can't believe they're ours," she whispered, placing a gentle kiss on each baby's forehead. "Our little surprises."

As the doctors completed their tasks, Vihan leaned in to kiss Meera tenderly, his heart brimming with gratitude. "You're incredible, Meera," he murmured against her lips. "You've given us so much-more than I ever dreamed possible."

At that moment, the door creaked open, and Veer's small face peered in, his eyes wide with curiosity. "Mamma? Dadda? I come in?"

Vihan smiled and beckoned him over. "Come here, buddy. There's someone-actually, two someones-I think you'll want to meet."

Veer approached the bed with cautious excitement, his eyes growing even wider as he took in the sight of the two tiny bundles in Meera's arms. "Two babies?" he asked in awe, looking up at his parents for confirmation.

Meera, despite her exhaustion, managed a bright smile. "Yes, Veer. You have a little brother and a little sister."

Veer's face lit up with wonder and joy. He carefully climbed onto the bed, positioning himself beside Meera. "Wow," he breathed, gazing down at the babies with amazement. "Hi, babies. I'm your big brother, Veer."

With gentle curiosity, Veer extended a tentative hand, touching his brother's tiny fingers and then his sister's cheek. "They're small mumma," he whispered, his voice filled with awe.

Watching this tender scene unfold, Vihan wrapped his arms around his family, pulling them close. "Yes, they are small now, but they'll grow up fast," he said softly. "And they'll have the best big brother in the world to look out for them."

Veer's earlier worries seemed to melt away, replaced by a glowing pride. "I'm going to teach them everything, Dadda," he declared confidently. "I promise."

Meera's eyes filled with tears of happiness as she looked at her children, her heart swelling with love. "I know you will, mera bachaa. They're so lucky to have you."

As the room settled into a peaceful hum, with the soft sounds of newborns and the quiet murmurs of family, Vihan felt a profound sense of completeness. The surprise of twins had added an unexpected layer of joy and wonder to their lives, deepening their love and connection.

With the sun setting outside and their family finally all together, Vihan knew this was just the beginning of a new and beautiful future. Whatever the future held, they would face it together-with love, laughter, and the unbreakable bond that only a family could share.

And so, as the night gently enfolded them, Vihan, Meera, and their newly expanded family embraced the warmth of their togetherness, ready to welcome the beautiful chaos that awaited them with open hearts.

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