THE MISTRESS ✔️ (COMPLETED)

19~ Good News and Struggles

Kabir stood by the mirror and buttoned the sleeves of his navy-blue shirt. Just as he picked up the comb his phone beeped, and he sighed. It was Eshaan again. He didn't bother checking the message. Kabir was already pissed off by everything that was happening and he didn't have anyone to take his frustration out, both mental and physical. And now, Eshaan was pestering him since morning to see a girl's portfolio. Apparently, she was very good and deserved a break in the fashion industry.

'Everyone wants to make it big in this industry, Eshaan. That doesn't mean I will be helping every tom, dick and harry.'

'But sir, she is really awesome. Just see her once and you will change your mind.'

'Enough, I don't have time for all this nonsense.'

Kabir twisted his lips and bent to pick up his perfume bottle. Just then the door to his room opened and he rolled his eyes inhaling the scent of Agarbatti. Kavita entered the room carrying a Thali. She was dolled up in green chiffon saree, her parting filled with vermillion and an expensive Mangalsutra around her neck, she had also worn matching bangles as well. She smiled at him and Kabir faked a smile. He noted she was beaming more than usual.

'What happened? Today my love is very happy.' Kabir inquired. Kavita blushed placing the Thali on the dressing table. She picked up the Agarbatti and placed it on the dressing table. Then, she picked up a piece of a sweet and forwarded it to him.

'There is something.' She said brightly as he ate it.

'Ahaan. What?' He asked surprised. Kavita continued to smile as she picked up his coat from the back of the chair.

'You know I wasn't feeling well,' – She began as she walked behind him and Kabir nodded, - 'So, I went to the doctor and.' – Kavita made him wear the coat and walked in front of him.

'And?' Kabir asked looking intently at her. Kavita blushed lowering her head. Kabir watched her fidget with her fingers. He extended his hand and grabbed her hand. He moved his other hand and held her chin, he lifted her face up. Slowly, Kavita looked up into his eyes.

'Kabir-- I am -- pregnant.' She blushed harder and buried her face in his chest. Kabir took a second to react before he held her shoulder and separated their frames.

'Really?' He asked brightly and Kavita nodded.

'Oh, my, God! This is the best news, Kavita.' He gushed and hugged her tightly, - 'I love you.' He said caressing her back. Kavita smiled wrapping her arms around his waist.

'I love you too, Kabir.' She said. Kavita was very happy that she was pregnant. Now, the growing gap between her and her husband will be filled. They will be completed, and the baby will bring them closer.

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'****' Monica cursed flipping the burned omelet. She sighed taking it out on the plate. Then, the toast also popped from the toaster. Thankfully, it wasn't burned. She plated them on a plate and walked out of the tiny kitchen. She entered the living room and sat at the dining table.

She sighed looking at the pigeonhole she called home. She wasn't liking it, but this was the only thing she could manage with the money she had. No big project was coming to her and she was losing time and money. Her model friend, Sunaina, was now pestering her to return the clothes Monica had borrowed to impress Eshaan. Monica stared at her worn out grey Tee and cotton night pants.

'**** my life.' She said bitterly as she applied butter on the toast. She was slowly getting used to this home but seeing Eshaan's luxurious apartment she started to feel greedy and more desperate. She picked up her phone to call Eshaan just then the door-bell rang. She looked towards the door and got up.

She adjusted her top and as she walked towards the main door, she kept tugging her hair that spilled out from her bun. She doesn't peep through the peep-hole and opened the door.

A middle-aged grumpy aunty glared at her. Monica sighed rolling her eyes.

'Yes, Mrs. Saxena?' Monica smiled clenching the door tightly. Mrs. Saxena twisted her lips and extended her hand.

'Rent.' She said grumpily. Monica moved her gaze from the big fat mole on Mrs. Saxena's upper-lip to her hand.

'I will pay but-'

'It has been more than three months that you are delaying the rent. If this continues then I will have no option but to throw you out.' She said menacingly. Monica nodded. There was nothing else she could say except,

'Please give me some more time. A week?' She tried sounding sweet. Mrs. Saxena eyed her before giving a small nod.

'Only because you have been a good tenant.' She said. Monica smiled nodding. Mrs. Saxena doesn't smile back and turned around. Monica's smile turned into a frown as her land-lady walked away. She closed the door and turned around. Then, she dragged her feet towards her room and prepared herself for yet another miserable day.

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Awww, Kavita is so happy *_* She is glowing and she is very hopeful *_* But Kabir *thinking face* What do you guys think? Will he change or get worse? 

And Monica? She has her own struggles, poor girl.

What are your thoughts on the Chapter, guys? Please drop your thoughts *smiles*