The Devils Salvation

Side story 1

Abhay's PoV

"Take deep breaths, Tara," I said.

"I am" she retorted.

"Yes, you are," I said.

We are in hospital, she is about to give birth to our baby.

"Should we try walking?" I asked. I doctor told her to try walking, as it might induce labour.

Her cervix is not dilated enough for the baby to come out yet.

"Yes" she said squeezing my hand very tightly.

~flash back~

(7 months ago)

"Abhay I am pregnant" Chaitra whispered in my ear. I thought it was a dream.

"Wonderful. Now let me sleep" I said.

"Abhay, I am pregnant," she said shaking my body aggressively.

It is not a dream. I was wide awake now.

"We are having a baby?" I asked with disbelief.

I mean it was unplanned.

My club has been running well, I am earning adequately for us. She is working in her brother's company.

We still go on dates once a week. We are living the best life we could ever imagine for ourselves.

"Yes," she said smiling.

"I pulled her into a hug. She tapped on my back and said, "Be careful."

"Right, sorry," I said and loosened my hold around her.

"How far along are you?"

"Not sure. I just did a pregnancy test and it came back positive" she said.

"Let's visit a doctor," I said and got up to freshen up.

My hands were shivering while turning the shower knob.

I already lost my one baby, and if the same thing happens again, I don't know if I will ever have the guts to imagine myself as a father.

After taking a shower, I put on my lucky shirt.

Chaitra was waiting for me. She was sitting on the bed with her hands on her belly. She looks very excited.

"Let's go"

I forwarded my hand to her.

"Careful," I said.

I held her hand.

"Walk slowly"

"Get down the stairs slowly"

"You are walking too fast"

"Get down the car carefully. There is no hurry" I parked the car.

"Sit carefully"

"If you don't stop talking, I will sew your mouth" she warned me.

Why is she so angry?

"Sorry"

"Mrs Chaitra, the doctor will see you now" the nurse informed.

"Careful Tara" I said holding her hand to support her.

"Not another word" she said pointing her finger at me and showing me her angry eyes.

I completely shut my mouth this time.

She laid down and they did her ultrasound.

"Congratulations, you are eight weeks pregnant," the doctor said.

"Thank you, doctor," I said. I hugged my wife gently this time.

I held her hand and took her out of the room.

We were waiting for the elevator but a security guard came and put an under-maintenance sign.

Now we have to take the stairs.

I held both of her hands and got down the stairs backwards with my front facing her.

"Abhay, you are being too much now. You will fall," she said laughing.

"Please let me do it," I said but she shook her head.

"Please,"

"No. End of discussion."

I sighed.

We climbed down the stairs holding hands.

(5 months ago)

"Abhay wake up"

I woke up immediately.

"I want to eat ice cream," she said.

I looked at the clock and it was one in the morning.

"I will get it," I said.

"No, I want to come with you"

"Okay"

I went into the closet and put on a shirt. I like sleeping shirtless and she prefers that too.

"Hands up" I took out one of my hoodies and put it on her.

I took my car keys and held her hand.

Yes, twenty-four by seven I hold her hand.

Holding her hand has become a habit for me. Every day whenever I could and wherever I could, I held her hand.

"Where are you going?" Mahika asked. She and Aadrik were already in the parking area.

"Where are you going?" Chaitra asked.

"Long drive," Aadrik said.

"Where is Aagney?" I asked.

"He is sleeping with Mom and Dad" Mahika replied.

Our little Aagney is three years old. He is just so cute and bubbly. Looking at him to enough to lighten your gloomy day. He will make an amazing big brother to our baby.

"Where is Sky?"

"With Aagney," Aadrik said.

"Where are you both going? You should be sleeping Chaitra. You need to rest" Aadrik reprimanded us.

"I want ice cream," Chaitra said.

"Stop being harsh on them Aadrik. Even you took me out at midnight when I was pregnant" Aadrik rolled his eyes.

"Enjoy your date" Mahika winked and dragged Aadrik with her.

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