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CHAPTER 29

Shaurya held the door, allowing Mehek to come inside. She noticed that he had kept his room neat and clean.'So typical of him', she mused. He nervously placed groceries in kitchen and asked her, "Coffee?". She shook his head to refuse." I knew you would come. I guess your men would have already informed you", she spoke calmly sitting on the old sofa. He gave a puzzled expression, "Excuse-me? I withdrew them long back once you reached your Aunt's house safely. I never knew you were here until Purab told me". 'He doesn't know yet. Still he came for me. Why?', Mehek was taken aback. "Why didn't you come to meet rather than stalking me?", she asked abruptly giving away her emotions. He found it difficult to answer and shrugged his shoulders uncomfortably. Mehek composed herself, "Anyways , now that you are here, let me get over with this. I am pregnant with your child". Shaurya was shell shocked. Shock gave way to confusion, followed by realization. He recalled their passionate night, the same fateful she left him. However before his emotions could reach joy, she interrupted . "We can go for a DNA test if you have doubts about the child's paternity", she told casually. She misunderstood his astonishment as suspicion. "Mehek!", he raised his voice but refrained his anger, "I know the baby is mine". Mehek was at ease knowing his trust on her. Still she kept herself distant and unattached. "Good. Saves money and time. I am kicked me out of my hostel. They asked me to move out when they knew about my pregnancy. So I need a place to stay. I will get my luggage and move in here", she said and stood to leave. Shaurya was puzzled yet happy at her decision. But it was short lived. On reaching the door she turned , "Don't worry Shaurya. I will never intrude back to your life and ruin your happiness. I will give your son back and will be out of your life forever".

Mehek rushed to the crowded streets and gasped for breath. It was extremely difficult for her to face him and being indifferent. All she wanted was to run to his arms and break into tears. She admired her courage on restraining her emotions . To her dismay, Shaurya came running behind and caught up with her. "What?", she shot at him. "I am coming with you. You may need help with your luggage", he said walking by her side. "Besides you can tell them you are married and have a husband", he gestured to himself. "I am no longer married and you are not my husband", she retorted. "Then who am I, Mehek?", he pulled her to halt. She looked away blinking her tears, "You are the father of the child I am carrying. Nothing more and nothing less". "I will keep that in mind", he replied and walked with her. I deserve this punishment, he thought.

The hostel warden was less hostile when Shaurya introduced himself as father of the child. The middle aged woman always considered Mehek a bit strange, still finding her pregnant was shock to her. She regretted her decision to expel Mehek. She apologised to Mehek but she brushed it aside with a smile. Once formalities were done and they left hostel with a small suitcase. "Only this", he asked and she nodded. They sat before a coffee house near to hostel before heading back. "Milk shake?", he asked. "No, some fresh juice. I get sick with milk nowadays", she informed. He went and came back with juice , "Its orange juice. I know you love pineapple but it's good to avoid it now", he said. Mehek felt happy that he still remembers. "How's Shruthi? I read that she joined you", Mehek asked nervously. Once Mehek left him, he lost interest in life. He was unable to run his business. Since he trusted Vicky and Shruthi, he handed over everything to them. But to keep investors happy, it was never made public that Shaurya had completely given up. Vicky was already part of top management so media made it a huge news that Shurthi, a women made it to the top. "It's strictly professional", he replied. "I am least bothered", she rolled her eyes, " What you do with your damn life is none of my concern". He facepalmed realising it is futile to argue with her in public.

When they reached his studio apartment, he kept her luggage in place. "We will leave for home soon", he informed. "Where are you planning to keep me?", she asked. "Where else? Our home, In Khanna mansion", he replied. "It's not mine anymore. Still if it suits you, I am cool with it. Anyways it is just for next 8 months", she was adamant. "And then you will leave just like that. Abandoning your child?", he was curious. "Abandoning ? I am leaving him at his father's care. I'll bring only complications to his life. I am sure you will give him a stable life", she replied strongly. He glared at her in disbelief. "Don't look at me like that. I am really glad that finally I am able to give you something that you truly longed for. A son", she tried to be cheerful. "I want you too", he grabbed her and pulled her closer. "No, you don't Shaurya. We decided it long back", she sighed. For first time he was able to see emotions on her face. "WE never decided . You spoke and I listened. You left without realizing what I wanted", he retorted and walked out of the apartment picking up his sweater.

"Shaurya, you need to be patient and carefully deal with her now. Mehek is on verge of losing her mind. ", Bulbul advised him. Shaurya was in a conference call with her and Purab. "She always felt guilty of her miscarriage. I never knew the entire picture else would have suggested for professional counselling. She has been unnecessarily blaming herself for losing her child. You have cruelly broken her", Bulbul accused Shaurya. "Bulbu, please. What's done is done. Let's focus on the present", Purab appealed. "No Purab. I agree to Doc completely. I am at fault but I don't want Mehek to suffer for my sins. I am ready to do anything for her. I allowed her to leave, thinking it will make her happy but it wasn't. It just invited further trouble. I am desperate to fix. Please help me",Shaurya told earnestly. Bulbul calmed herself understanding the situation. "Fine, let's focus on current scenario. Shaurya you need to show her that you want her back and you are here not just for the sake of baby. In parallel you need to build her confidence that she is the best thing for the baby. Don't force it to her mind, she is not in a condition to accept. Try to keep her happy and remind her of the good times you shared. Slowly and steadily you have to do it. ", she advised. Shaurya understood her recommendation but was unable to find a plan to achieve it.

Mehek was cooking dinner when he finally came in. She was glad that he was back but chose to ignore him. "Smells nice", he came behind her. He held on to the spatula over her fingers, lifted to his mouth and licked it. "Hmmm, lovely", he moaned making her knees go weak. She noticed the change in his personality. He seemed to be determined and confident. He held her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder. "What are you doing?", she tried to annoyed. "Enjoying some quite moments with my wife", he said softly grazing his hands over her stomach. "There is no need. You will get your son whatever may be", she moved away from him. "But I need my wife, my Mehek, my Angel", he pulled her closer and hugged her. She pushed him away but he twirled her and hugged her from behind, "I missed you so much, Love". "Don't", she mumbled trying to block her emotion. "You know Mehek, I thought a lot about us. And then I realized that you always wanted the devil version of mine. The one who tricked you to his bed, forced you into our marriage and made you realise your love for him with his obstinacy. You never preferred my humane version who let you go away", he paused noticing her response. Mehek looked at him wide eyed. Relishing her reaction, he spoke, "Guess what? Your Devil is back. He is back for his Angel".

Shaurya's eyes gleamed with mischief. Mehek tried to free herself from his hold but he tightened it. "Stop being childish", she rebuked him. "Not at all, Love. This is strictly for adults", he pinned her to nearby wall and kissed her fervently. She used her hands to push him away but he didn't retreat even an inch. He tore away her shabby top and grabbed her peaks. She couldn't help but moan when he sucked her hard ni***es. She blamed her damn hormones for being pliant to his ministrations. She no longer resisted whereas eagerly participated in his game. She was afraid she may come abruptly as his fingers probed her intimate folds after removing her skirt. She shuddered when he fingered her to climax. He carried her to the bed and joined her after discarding his clothes. She was ready for him but when he came over her, she spoke in fear, "Shaurya, our baby". "I will be gentle, Love", he pacified her. Soon they were lost in each other, making up for the time they had lost and spent missing one another.

PRECAP : "What happened last night was just...", she fumbled. "Just?", he asked. "Just a fluke. Most women feel horny during pregnancy. It's nothing else", she stated. "Just like old days. Then it was lust now it is hormones. You will always find something to blame on", he said in low voice though still audible to her.