A Love So True

Chapter 47

Ishan struggled to contain his emotions as he helped Ivan to dress up for the day. His hands trembled, tying Ivan's shoelaces. Ivan was staring at Ishan's face. He wanted to be with Mumma just like yesterday but he understood Mumma had to go for work. Ivan didn't want to give Mumma any tension so he buried his wish in his heart. Mumma always looks beautiful , gentle . Mumma always hugs him , gives him lots of kisses. Ivan likes to be with Mumma. No one love Ivan more than his Mumma. Two days ago , Dadu bought a cactus toy for Ivan. If Ivan talks in front of it , it starts moving and shouting. Ivan didn't like the toy , it was very scary.

For the first time , Ivan didn't understand how it works. He called his nanny in front of the toy , suddenly the toy started shouting. Ivan was so afraid that his eyes gathered tears . He stared crying. Whenever , Ivan gets afraid , his eyes always find his Mumma. He wants Mumma's hug , Mumma's gentle voice consoling him ,

Mumma is here , Baby .

He knows only his Mumma could protect him from every scary things , every sadness. Whenever , Ivan gets up from sleep , his eyes always find Mumma . Ivan can be happy without his toys , his favourite chocolate and his Pooh bear cartoon if his Mumma is there with him. Ivan loves Mumma more than anything else . But Mumma seems sad . Ivan's heart suddenly longed for Mumma .

"Can Mumma pick me up from Dadu's house early today?"

Ivan asked .

He asked as if he could sense some bad things were coming ahead. Ishan's hand paused.
They had to live separately until the case gets resolved. Ivan and Shubman were going back to the Gill mansion and Ishan would stay here . Mayank called him and said , he will accompany Ishan here . Ishan won't be able to see Ivan don't know for how many days. Ivan hunched Ishan's anxiety. He touched Ishan's face with his little hand .

"I miss you every day, Mumma,"

Ivan added, his eyes sparkling with innocence.

Ishan's resolve crumbled. He gasped for breath. His hands started trembling. Ishan couldn't hold himself anymore , he hugged Ivan tightly, sobbing on Ivan's shoulder. Ivan saw his Mumma was crying , his eyes welled up, lips started quivering.

"Mumma, why are you crying? Did I do something naughty?"

Ivan cried , pressing his cheek on Ishan's temple. Ishan pulled away from the hug , he cupped Ivan's face which was full of tears.
Ishan rained kisses on Ivan's face . Ivan became so anxious , he stared crying loudly.

" Mumma , why are you crying? Why are you sad ? Ivan is afraid."

Ishan tightly closed his lips , trying to control his sobs. He didn't want to break down infront of his child but he couldn't control himself. Ishan inhaled deeply. He held Ivan's hands and kissed on each.

"Ivan my Baby , be a good boy . Be strong. Today Papa is gonna take you somewhere. There'll be lots of people. Promise Mumma , you'll not get afraid. Some uncles will ask you questions. Just answer them truthfully... except...."

Ishan didn't know how to make this little child understand that he can't tell the world that he considers Ishan as his Mumma. What will the little child understand about the society and law .
To him , Ishan is his mother .

Ishan's heart twisted with pain. He had to tell his child that he can't call him Mumma in front of people. Ishan's voice seemed stuck in his throat.

Ivan's heart trembled with fear as he saw Ishan was crying silently. A painful whimper left his mouth. Ivan clung to Ishan's neck, tears streaming down.

"I want to be with you, Mumma! I'm scared!"

Ishan's heart shattered into a million pieces. He hugged Ivan closer, as if holding onto hope. He had to be strong for Ivan. Ishan wiped his own tears and kneeled on the floor infront of Ivan who was sitting on the bed. Ishan wiped Ivan's tears and kissed his forehead.