The sun started rising and suddenly Mishti felt a strong pain. She winced and that immediately caught Abir's attention. "Mishti..Mishti? Kya hua? Tum theek ho na?" He asked frantically. Mishti smiled with a wince and said, "looks your baby girl is on time and is excited to see youAbir..." she said mid wince. Abir put an arm around her instantly and held her hand for support and said, "not funny yaar Mishti. Let's get you to the hospital." He was about to call Nanko when Mishti shook her head and said, "nahi Abir. Abhi mujhe bas kamre tak lekar jaao. Only when the contractions are regular can we go to the hospital." She explained. Abir frowned and picked her up and led her to their room. He helped Mishti lie down and then anxiously paced the room. Mishti smiled at Abir's concern and called him, "Abir..." and within a split second he was by her side. Holding her hand, "Haan..Mishti. Bolo na..." Mishti held his hand and sat up in bed and wrapped both her hands around his hand and asked, "Tum inte pareshan kyun ho abir? Kya hua?" She asked. Abir held her hand and put his forehead on her hand and whispered, "Mishti...yeh sab meri wajah se ho raha hain...you're in so much pain because of me.." he admitted guiltily. Mishti smiled at his silliness and shook her head and said, "nahi Abir. Aisa kuch nahi hain. This is just a process and trust me jab hum humari Myra ko humare aankhon ke saamne dekhenge na toh all of this will be worth it." She explained with her pain reflecting in her eyes. Abir cupped her face and said, "mein jaanta hoon Mishti...lekin mein tumhe dard mein nahi dekh sakta. I...I...just can't" he muttered. Helplessly. Mishti kissed his forehead and said, "yaad hain tumne mujhse kaha tha ki mein sabse strong hoon! Aise hi thoda kaha tha! Mein strong hoon abir and I will manage this. I promise." She said with a determined smile. Abir smiled and kissed her softly and said, "I know you are, love. But I'll be by your side. Through it all. I promise." He said. Mishti smiled and nodded at Abir.
And thus began the arduous labour. After a long and painful labour, Myra Abir Rajvansh was born on 26th September at 00:06 AM.
Abir was in the room when they heard the first cry of their baby. And that's when the doctor congratulated the new parents, "congratulations Mr and Mrs Rajvansh, its a baby girl!" And the smile that broke through on Abir's face, well Mishti had hardly ever seen Abir smile so wide. Not only his eyes but his entire being was happy as he looked at Mishti and smiled. His heart so full it was overflowing through his eyes. "Hum...humari...beti..." he gasped. The feeling still surreal. Mishti was exhausted to say the least but she mustered up all the strength she had and squeezed his hand. Speechless. Abir pulled her impossibly close despite the fact that Mishti was lying on the bed and tucked her head and under his chin and said, "tha...thank you. Mishti. Thank you...so much." He whispered and kissed her forehead softly. She smiled in his embrace and kissed his chest and said, "to...told you it'll be..be worth it...abir..." she said. He chuckled and nodded. The doctor then cleared her throat and asked, "would the proud papa like to cut the umbilical cord?" Mishti smiled and nodded at Abir who was nervous to say the least. With shaky hands he did as the doctor said and cut the umbilical cord. Mishti smiled at the sight. The doctor then gently placed the baby in Abir's arms. Abir's arms trembled as he held the second most precious thing in his arms. The baby had stopped crying and snuggled into his arms. The doctor and her team awwed at the sight as the baby cooed softly. Mishti felt like she was dreaming, because there is no way her reality could be so beautiful. Abir's heart melted as he held his baby girl in his arms and tenderly kissed her forehead. The baby cooed again. Abir smiled and took the baby towards her mumma. He sat on the bed and placed the baby in Mishti's awaiting arms. And the minute the baby was in Mishti's arms a small smile appeared on the baby's face. Abir had never felt so much joy in his entire life as he saw his wifey and his baby girl. All that was missing was abhi. The doctor then said, "Mr and Mrs Rajvansh, we need to clean the baby and Mrs. Rajvansh needs rest. But before that, do we have a name?" She asked. Mishti kissed her daughter and abir smiled and said, "Myra Abir Rajvansh." He said with a proud smile. The doctor smiled and nodded as the nurse took baby Myra from Mishti's arms. "Mein bahar sabko batakar aata hoon. I you love, wifey." Abir said and Mishti nodded with a tired smile and said, "I you love too Abir". Abir went outside the room as Mishti was being shifted to another room.
"Bhai! Bhai! Kya hua? Bhabhi theek hain?" Kunal was the first one to approach Abir. Abir grinned and hugged kunal and said, "NANKO! It's a baby girl! I have a daughter Nanko!" He announced with joy. Kunal hugged Abir in excitement as Kuhu jumped, "you mean Myra Rajvansh! Congratulations bro! #SuperExcited! Aur Kunal tum haar gaye!!" She teased and then hugged Abir. Masi wanted to come to the hospital but had to stay back for Abhi and Kiara. Abir wanted to call masi but decided against it as she must be sleeping.
Once Mishti was shifted to the normal ward, Kuhu and Kunal rushed inside to meet Mishti and Myra. Kuhu rushed towards the cot while kunal rushed towards Mishti and the first thing he asked was, "meine aapse kaha tha na, it would be worth it?" Mishti smiled and nodded and said, "so worth it kunal. Thank you!" She said. Kunal smiled and caressed her forehead and then went towards the cot as Abir pulled Mishti into his arms and sighed at the sight of Nanko playing with Myra. He said, "I know every parent believes this, but Myra is truly perfect. She's our angel and I'm so so so thankful to you for not only giving me a family but also for completing it angry chorni!" He said and kissed her temple. He waited for an answer but the moment he looked down he realised that Mishti had fallen asleep with her head on his chest. Her exhaustion taking a toll. Kunal kissed myra's forehead and said, "your bhai and your chachu are so happy and so excited for you to join our team! Lekin the way your papa is looking at you right now, I don't think he's going to let anyone near you!" He teased. Abir laughed with a straight face and said, "ha ha ha Nanko! Very funny!" Abir said. Kunal laughed and said, "there are very few times when I've seen your papa get all territorial Myra, but this time he's right." He smiled and kissed her forehead again. Kuhu was like a hyper bunny! Seeing Mishti asleep, clutching Abir's shirt, she rocked Myra to sleep and then pulled kunal out and said, "#LadakooChhokroIsALoser. And because you've lost, you will have to stay up all night and help me decorate and plan the perfect arrival party for Myra and Mishti at the Rajvansh house tomorrow." She said. Kunal laughed and said, "I would have agreed anyway Kuhu. Now let's get to work!" He said.
And so Kuhu and kunal drove home and started decorating the house. Nanu, masi, abhi and kiara were all asleep so they had to be extra quiet.
Abhi woke up to the sun shining on his face. He looked around and realised that he was in his dadi's room. Then he remembered, his baby sister was going to arrive today! He quietly snuck out of the room and ran around the house looking for anyone who could help him call his papa! He was in awe as he saw the entire house decorated with silver and white balloons! He ran into kunal who was putting up a welcome home banner. "Chachu! Chachu!" He exclaimed in excitement. Kunal immediately got down the table and pulled Abhi in for a hug and said, "good morning buddy! Do you like the decorations?" He asked. Abhi nodded. His hazel eyes wide with wonder and his hair still ruffled from his sleep. He put both his hands on Kunal's face and asked, "chachu? Do I have a baby sister or a brother?" He asked with complete seriousness. Kunal laughed and said, "you have a baby sister Abhi. Myra and Mumma will be home soon!" Kunal said. Abhi's eyes sparkled at the news! He hugged kunal and said, "yay! I have a baby sister! Myra is here! Myra is here!" He jumped in excitement. Kunal laughed and pulled him closer and said, "abhi, being an elder brother is the best best best job in the entire world. Look at your papa! Your papa is my superman! And now that baby Myra is here, it's time for you to become superman too okay? You have to take complete care of her and love her the most! You must never lie to her or hurt her okay? Will you be able to do that Abhi?" Kunal asked. Abhi nodded with determination and said, "yes chachu! I will take complete care of baby Myra and Kiara and be the best older brother ever!" Abhi promised. Kunal smiled and kissed his forehead.
At the hospital, Abir handled everything and even helped Mishti change into the dress that Kuhu had sent for her. It was a comfortable pink dress. Abir too was given a pair of linen pants and a linen pink shirt. With utmost care Abir and Mishti sat inside the car with Myra in their arms who was happily napping. Their entire world had changed overnight! Myra was also wrapped in soft pink blanket. She had a small button nose and a cherubic face with rosy cheeks and wide eyes. Mishti knew for a fact that just like her papa, Myra was going to have the most beautiful hazel eyes ever. Abir kept kissing Mishti's temple in gratitude. Completely over the moon! Mishti would giggle at his excitement.
They soon reached home, and the entire driveway had white balloons on both the sides. The house looked like a dream. On the main gate, they found their entire families waiting with big smiles to welcome the family. Including Badi Ma and bade papa and mamu mami Atul and ketu and Nannu who had all made it in time. Nannu was going to surprise them with his arrival before the birth but much like his best friend, Myra was on time too! Abir and Mishti couldn't believe their eyes! The first one in the front though was Abhi. His long silky hair open and he looked like an exact replica of Abir in white pants and pink shirt. Abir kneeled down and said, "would you like to meet your sister?" He asked. Abhi nodded in excitement and said, "papa! I've been waiting for my baby sister since when!!" He grumbled. Abir laughed and picked him up and showed him Myra who was now wide awake in Mishti's arms. Her eyes wide open. Abhi smiled and the sight of her and softly touched her cheek and said, "hi baby Myra! I'm your Abhi bhai. And I will always protect you. I love you!" Abhi said. Everyone melted at Abhi's innocence as Mishti said, "hi Abhi bhai! Baby Myra loves you too! So much!" She said and kissed Abhi's palm. Abir smiled at his family. And then the four of them stepped in together as the rest of the family clapped and smiled in joy.
A special seat was set for Mishti so she could cradle Myra easily and bade papa and Badi Ma saw Mishti smiling in content with Myra in her arms and Abhi sitting on the chair's arm and said, "akshara ki Ma, humne kaha tha na, Humari bacchi ko abir se zyada koi khush nahi rakh sakta!" He smiled. Badi ma laughed and said, "mein toh humesha se hi kehti thi. Humara abir heera hain. Aur aaj bal gopal ki kripa se sab theek hain. Humari dono betiyaan khush hain!" She whispered and wiped her tears.
Abir who was overwhelmed with the sight of Mishti, Abhi and Myra together, quickly snapped a picture and then found some rose petals and showered them on all of them with a grin. Mishti laughed at his antics and mouthed, "I love you, Ajeeb Rajvansh." He blew her a kiss and said, "I love you too, meri Angry Chorni."
