Are They Soulmates?!

Chapter 9 : A Tough Choice

Vansh was on his way to hospital. He was so tensed.

"What has happened there?! Why Riddhima was sounding so worried. I so wish Shekhar must be alright."

He was lost in all these thoughts, meantime he reached to the hospital. He parked car and rushed towards paediatric care.

Riddhima was waiting for Vansh, she was seating at the waiting lounge. Just then she heard an anxious yet caring voice "Riddhima !!!"

She saw Vansh and up from her seat.

Vansh came forward to her "What happened Riddhima? And how is Shekhar?"

Riddhima gulped down her emotions and said "Yesterday he was crying miserably and sad too. In morning when I checked he was having 104 fever. So have to hospitalised him for the treatment."

Vansh's face was covered with grief and pain "But how is he now? And where is he? Please say, I want to see him."

Riddhima : "He is fine now. But still unconscious, will take some time to gain senses."

Vansh : "Don't worry everything will be fine."

Riddhima : "Vansh ! Please listen to me very very carefully. I want to ask something from you."

Vansh : "Riddhima say please. I am getting worried now."

Riddhima : "Will you Marry me?"

Vansh felt like it was a shock of his life. He was all confused within. Before he could say anything Riddhima further said.

"Whatever I am going to ask is not at all small thing. You have all the freedom to say no. Vansh ! Since I have lost Arjun I have no one except shekhar. My world is revolving around him. I can do anything for him , for his happiness. Now I have understood that I don't need a soulmate or life partner doesn't mean that he also doesn't need a father. He does need a father. He saw father in you."

Vansh interrupted "But Riddhima we will make him understand, you don't take any hesty decision."

Riddhima put her finger on his lips and said further "Today let me speak Vansh beacuse I know Shekhar is not ok without you. He needs you the most now. For the sake of my kid's happiness I have to take this decision and this is not at all hesty. I thought alot then I came to this conclusion that though this is the tough choice but right at the time."

Vansh was staring her with utter empathy.

Riddhima : "Vansh !!! I loved Arjun and I will be keep loving him for he rest of my life. There will be respect in this relationship but love can never be possible. I cannot give you the love which you must be expecting from your life partner."

Vansh was still staring her. He was thinking "Today I am seeing a mother in you. Who can go to any extent for her kid's happiness. And Riddhima if it's the matter of love then I also can't love anyone. I loved someone and will love her till my last breath."

Riddhima noticed Vansh has been lost somewhere. She said in gentle tone "Vansh !! I believe your silence has given me your answer."

A sadness covered her face. She was about to cry just then Vansh extended his hand towards Riddhima. Riddhima was utterly surprised yet confused.

Vansh signed her to hold his hand. Riddhima was thinking how he got convinced so quickly. Her eyes were screaming this question.

Vansh understood it and said "You must be thinking how I got convinced so quickly!! Riddhima !! I lost my father when I was a child. My whole  childhood I have spent without him. I used to miss him alot. The same pain and agony I saw in Shekhar's eyes. I know very well what does a father meant for a child."

Riddhima was dwelled in Vansh's words. She couldn't believe what she Just heard. Vansh was still standing infront of her with extended hand.

Riddhima felt much hesitation, though she got ready to marry him for the sake of Shekhar but still to give her hand in someone else's hand was painful for her.

Somehow she gathered courage and slowly extended her hand towards Vansh. She gently put her hand in his hand. As soon as she put her hand Vansh tightened his grip and said "Today I promise you Riddhima I will never be reason for your pain or unhappiness."

Riddhima was staring him with certain strange look as if she was thinking "I have never saw this Vansh. Who is so soft yet firm in his decision."

They both were still holding each other's hand. Just then nurse came and said "Dr. Riddhima !! Shekhar is conscious now. You can meet him." She smiled

Riddhima had a glance at Vansh. Both were happy that Shekhar is fine now. Vansh directed her to the direction of Shekhar's room while he was still holding Riddhima's hand.

They both entered into Shekhar's room. Slowly they made their way towards his bed.

Shekhar was still weak, he saw in the direction of footsteps. His eyes weren't opening properly, in a blurry vision he saw Vansh and Riddhima together.

A smile has enlightened his face. He could only speak some words "Papa !! Mumma"

They both smiled at him and nodded in yes. Riddhima asked to Vansh to seat near Shekhar.

Vansh gently left her hand and sat on a stool near to his bed. He caressed his forehead and kissed on it.

Shekhar held his hand. Vansh also took his hand in his and said "How is my kid now?"

Still Shekhar wasn't in condition to speak much he only nodded his head.

Riddhima witnessed this emotional moment. She thought "Sorry Arjun ! But for his smile I had to take this grave decision. But you please be with me in this journey too. I hope I will be able to sustain this relationship."

Vansh : "Beta ! You get well soon. So that we can go to our house. Yes !! now you and your mumma will be staying with me. And I want to hear papa from you now onwards!!" He was smiling

Shekhar was so happy upon hearing this. One can clearly see happiness in his eyes. Vansh and Riddhima both were happy seeing him smiling.

So guys this is it for this chapter.

First of all sorry to all for late update. As I am juggling between my work and this ff writing. But will try to update next part soon.

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