DAUGHTER

Chapter : 33

We try not to come across this very particular thing in our lives. Even when we know that it's nothing but a menace, still we want it. There's a desire in us that pushes us to risk anything and everything whether for good or perhaps bad.
Desire to become better than our present self. Desire to collect every tiny piece in our hands even if it doesn't fit.
And then finally there comes this day.
That one day when we realize our purpose is the day we start to make more enemies than friends.
Trying to go beyond the fixed limit.
Trying to control what's uncontrollable.
Bruises on hands, sweat rolling down your head, sleepless nights, frustrating days, giving it all up finally, to give it a shot again.
One last breeze that extinguishes the very last lighted wick of Hope before the complete silence devours the optimism and fate.
Then one fine day, you start to look at things way differently than you used to. Because this time you're looking at it through your mind.
Either you'll become the halo of the light of hope for the world or the menace you were trying not come across throughout your life.
Ever.

February 8, 2019...
(2 AM)

Aakrir's POV

Success
That's what I was chasing, that's something I had devoted most of my time to...and here I am wishing to hold her hands a little longer, to tell her how much I love her one more time.
I tried to control time for good, I tried to control the amount of resources we waste every day and now I'm enslaved by time. I think that's what we call fate. Being a man of science I never believed in such things but today I feel like I've nothing left to argue about. I feel this utmost satisfaction and peace of mind, though my heart is racing faster than usual.

I am happy. I'm really happy because I succeeded. Although It has always been like a clock, the fear of making a mistake never stopped ticking and the failure arrived twice a day. The only moment I had positive energy is when I measured my time looking at my sunshine, my wife and my child. All I wanted was to make this place better for my junior scientist but I forgot that no place could ever become a better place without your loved ones. Togetherness, family, love has always been above anything and everything and I don't count hours anymore, but the number of dusk and dawns. I guess it's too late now.
My passion became an obsession that never allowed me to have enough time to give my time to someone, to make their time a special time, pleasant time. All of this, everything that I had sacrificed just to control time, to get enough time to SAVE OUR PRESENT, to SAVE OUR FUTURE.

It was meant to be like that *Aakrit sighed as he was looking at his reflection in the mirror*

He washed his face, took a few deep breaths and went downstairs after double-checking everything present in his lab.

He went towards his car as the silence and darkness have enclosed everything inside it after a heavy downpour.

Half-past two already, I have to reach there fast, I have to do it before the dawn.
*He said and started driving*

I hope it works, it has to *He said as his phone started ringing*

He pulled over as he saw Elsa was calling.

Elsa, why aren't you asleep already? *Aakrit said as he picked up the call*

See, I know you must be busy but you told me that you'll come home tonight*She said*

Ah! Listen, honey, I'm so sorry. I know I promised you that we'll have dinner together but I am just a few steps away to make things right... I mean to finish my work and undo the mistakes*He said in a low voice*

Are you okay? Honey... You sound... Umm tired?*Elsa asked her*

Yeah! I didn't get enough sleep...but... but don't worry, I'll be there before you get up. *He said lovingly*

Alright! Take care of yourself, I'm gonna sleep now *Elsa sighed*

I love you, goodnight*He said*

I love you more*She said before hanging up*

Aakrit rubbed his face and took a deep sigh before going back to the road.

After a while, he reached there and went outside. He was looking around to check if anyone was nearby that place or not as he didn't want anyone to see him.

After making sure that no one was around the secret place, he went inside and locked the door.

He rushed inside his room and took the album out from his jacket and started writing.

It's 3 Am already*He muttered and started flipping through the pages*

Meanwhile

You wanna listen to a bedtime story baby? Your father again ditched me. He loves science more than me.
*Elsa giggled*

What do you want to become when you'll grow up huh?... baby? A psychology professor like me? Hmm?

What about a gymnast? Or a singer?
Whatever you want my little angel.

Or are you going to trouble mommy like your dad huh? Do you wanna be a scientist? *Elsa said and smiled while rubbing her stomach*

Ahh! *she gasped as the baby kicked*

I'm in trouble then *Elsa giggled whilst comforting her stomach*

On the other hand

Aakrit should at least inform me about his location. This man never listens *Sam muttered as Aakrit didn't answer his calls since evening *

He just texted me not to come to the office today. What's that supposed to mean?
*He said nervously*

I should try again*He said and called Aakrit*

Yeah! *Aakrit said the moment he picked up the call*

Hey, it's Sam, don't hang up *He said*

I know, Sam, I told you not to say your name whenever you call me on my personal number. Elsa answers the calls sometimes on this number.
You're Samuel to her not Sam remember? *He said angrily*

Alright! Man calm down, I got it but where are ya? I've been trying calling you on the other number since morning. *Sam asked*

I must be busy right?. You know that I'm working on something.
Will talk to you later, night *He said and hung up the call*

Night? It's freaking 4 Am and... *He didn't finish as he realised that Aakrit has ended the call already*

Aakrit has already put the album back to its place as now he was busy in placing all the photo frames to their exact positions.

God! I'm late *He said and as it was 4:30 in the morning*

He took his car and drove back to his house. He went inside using the key and silently walked towards the bedroom just to see Elsa sleeping peacefully.

He looked at her and smiled. He sat beside her and gently rubbed his hand on her stomach.
She grabbed his hand and said
"Honey! you should get some sleep too" *in her sleepy voice with eyes still closed*

Aakrit gently cuddled her and closed his eyes as his heart was beating fast.

Elsa turned towards him with eyes still closed and with a smile on her face to put her hand on his chest to hug him.

Don't be so hard on yourself *She said in a sleepy voice*

Aakrit looked at her and put his hand on hers.

And here I am wishing to hold her hands a little longer, to tell her how much I love her one more time *Aakrit's own voice was running inside his head*

He held her hand and whispered

"I love you so much, I love you both a lot"

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