Mehak's POV

I woke up slightly early today. Last night I can't deny Shaurya as he sweet talked me to his desire. Yet he handled me gently, but it was satisfying too. We didn't make love since my pregnancy illnesses begun. I blushed as I detangles my hair in front of the dresser, how once we get tired, Shaurya helped me dress up and I went to the washroom to clean up when I came back he was tidying up the bed so we can sleep but my tummy started to rumble a bit, though I don't want to bother but it did bothered me so I called him softly.

Mehak: Shaurya....

Shaurya: Yeah sweet heart, come, I already done your pillow come to sleep. You must be tired.

Mehak: But I am not sleepy now

Shaurya: (analyzing her face) then what you want to do now?

Mehak: I am hungry. (pouting at him cutely)

Shaurya: (chuckling) at this hour, 3am and you are hungry, what you want to eat. Let me get for you.

Mehak: I want ice cream.

Shaurya: Ice cream?? Eating at this hour is not a good idea. I will make for you hot chocolate instead.

Mehak: But your baby wants to eat ice cream not hot chocolate. (pointing towards the tummy)

Shaurya knows now she won't let him to sleep so he came off from the bed and went to open the door and Mehak went with him. Mehak sat on the kitchen stool as Shaurya took out the tub of ice cream from the freezer, he gets the bowl and spoon. He put the bowl of ice cream in front of her and she started to have them immediately. He looked at her for a minute as her full focus was on the ice cream only. Mehak looked at him and she offered him, but he shakes his head.

Mehak: You are looking at me as if you will steal my ice cream, if you want to get yourself a bowl. Don't stare at me like that.

Shaurya: (inhaling a deep breath) who would have thought at 3am I will be accompanying Parathe Wali Ghali's Mehak Sharma to eat ice cream.

Mehak: What to do, I am having these weird feeling to have this at these hours. (yawning)

Shaurya: Okay come lets go to bed.

Then both went back to their room and Shaurya spooned her to sleep. She was still blushing how was their night didn't realize that Shaurya back from his morning sprint. Her trance broken when Naughty came there to her, Mehak looked at him from the dresser mirror. He walked with his smoothie in the hand in his usual swag. Mehak just looked at him waiting for his next course of action. He put the smoothie tumbler away as he wrapped his around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. He inhaled her scent as he tickled her.

Shaurya: You look ravishing baby. I just don't feel like going to office but just stay put in this room under the blanket (in suggestive tone)

Mehak : (nudged him) Don't be such a demanding baby. Last night was exception, next time you won't get it easily.

Shaurya: Don't worry I know how to take what is rightfully belongs to me. Maybe can we have a quickie now?

Mehak: (eyes opened wide) You will not get anything now, quickly freshen up and let's go down. Maa must be waiting for us.

Planting a kiss on her ear, he went to the washroom. Both get dressed up and came downstairs for breakfast and today it was poha with some chutneys. She had a little more than her usual eating portion to which Shaurya and Maa was surprised and they spoke with their eye movement. They feel good when Mehak didn't oppose and had her food properly. Even she had the fruit bowl without complaining. Shaurya just wipes his mouth with the napkin and prepared to get up from the table.

Shaurya: Maa, I will have to leave now. See you ladies in the evening.

He pecked Mehak's forehead and maa's cheek and left from there. As usual for Mehak, she sat in the living area with maa and watched some random TV show. She would call PD and talks with about how she is feeling and her usual chirpy talks. Evening she played with Naughty as Maa prepared some tea time snack she insist to prepare them but Maa warned her, Shaurya already told everyone that Mehak should not be doing any kind of work and must rest. Occasionally Mehak comes to the kitchen to help but Awara gives her a pity look which she will understand. If at all Shaurya knows Mehak was cooking etc, Awara need to bear earful from his master. That day, Shaurya came home later than usual saying he was meeting a client and need to have dinner with them. He came home freshen up and rushed to his study room to continue his work. He had some presentation with his client which required more finalizing, so he asked Mehak to rest at home and he will be joining her in short while. She sat on the bed and turned on the TV and keep switching between the channels. After half an hour Shaurya came to the room and he was asking about how things and what she was doing. Literally her everyday sounds the same and Shaurya will share how he was running around for his meetings, office matters and sometimes issues at the hotel sites. He told her to sleep early as he needs to leave early for a meeting outskirt of Delhi. He turned off the lights and both rested on the pillow. Mehak felt restless as she tried to adjust herself under the duvet and notice Shaurya was fast asleep. She understands that he must be so tired that he dozed off immediately. She doesn't want to bother his sleep thus she slowly gets up from the bed and headed to their balcony.

Mehak's POV

Don't know why today out of blues I don't feel sleepy. A kind of weird feeling was forming in my pit and I don't know why I feel so low out of sudden. It cannot be because Shaurya was busy with his work and I am acting like this. He always gives me all his attention to me, but this unknown feeling how do I interpret this or to whom I can talk to? Here I am at the balcony, gazing the start studded sky self-talking. Maybe chachi will understand me or is it anxiety during pregnancy. Our antenatal course instructor sends us some videos to watch and I saw giving birth is a huge process and preparing our self mentally and physically is not easy as I thought. Besides the pain the body changes during these 9 months will impact us tremendously. I blow some air to myself to keep me calm. I know I can talk to Shaurya anything but this unknown feeling building in me, I don't know what to say. Maybe when I will be a mommy I will understand things better.

Shaurya's POV

I dozed off immediately as I enveloped Mehak. But later I found the warmth next to me was missing. I lazily looked for her on the bed as my eyes still closed. I opened my eyes to see the bed was empty and get from as I looked around wondering where she is. I walked to the washroom and she was not there. I scratched my chin and saw the room is still locked from inside and where she could go, then I notice the balcony door is slightly ajar. I looked at the time, its 11.30pm and wonder what she is doing at this hour. I walked slowly to balcony and saw her gazing the stars. Her silky satin nightie in royal blue was indeed looking good on her. I tiptoed slowly and held her from behind and rested my chin on her shoulder which made her to gasp a little. Maybe she never expects me to come there.

Shaurya: What you doing here at night 11.30, waiting for your prince charming is it?

She rested her head on my shoulder and held my hands which is already on her securely.

Mehak: Not sleepy Shaurya (in her dry voice)

I wonder why she sound so dry and she sound slightly worried.

Shaurya: Are you worried about child birth my love? (as I tightened my hold on her)

Mehak: No, not that, but I feel something weird, something is bothering me I don't know how to say .

I slowly turned her to face me, she looked disturbed and I wonder what actually is bothering her.

Shaurya: Why, is anything happen, or anything happen at chachi's place? Or is Sonal and Mohit okay? Tell me what is bothering you.

Mehak: (she looped her arms around his neck) everyone is alright, nothing happen is just that since evening I am feeling something not right. That's why I am not sleepy. Maybe I am thinking too much is it, or all pregnant women will behave like this, wish I can ask someone about this Shaurya. I just wished I don't think unnecessarily like this in the process now I feel guilty because you are awake and here, tomorrow you have some important work and ....

Before she could complete her sentence, he enveloped her with his big strong body and burying her in his chest. He caressed her back gently as he plants a kiss on her hair.

Shaurya: Are you missing Meera maa?

When Shaurya uttered that, Mehak didn't react but she just gently tugged to his tshirt and nodded gently. Shaurya placed his chin on her head as he inhales a deep breath.

Shaurya: I am sorry Mehak.

Mehak pull herself from him and looked at him in confused.

Mehak: Shaurya, how many times we already had this conversation, why are you saying sorry? You are not responsible for their untimely death. You were a child at that moment, if you said you are responsible than I am also in a way responsible because I was stubbornly asking my parents to go out to get me toys. If I would have not acted stubbornly at that point, maybe my mommy daddy would have been with me. This is all my fault and I was a selfish child at that time.

Shaurya knows this conversation is not going to be an easy one, so he decides to put the full stop there.

Shaurya: Mehak, its not your fault or mine either, is just time to be blamed. Okay I will not bring this topic up again. Let's stop this now. Okay, is this okay sweet heart?

Mehak was still upset, so she turned away from him facing the garden. Shaurya just wrapped his arm around her as he whispered.

Shaurya: Sweet heart is very late, come let's go to bed, don't stand here too long, cold night, how if you fall sick.

Mehak just nodded in agreement but she didn't expect for him to scooped her up in his pounciful arms and carried her back to the bed. She giggled as she pinch his cheek. He placed her gently on the bed and joined next to her. He asked her to close her eyes and started to massage her forehead as he talks to her in his soothing voice. His tender voice and massage made her to fell asleep immediately. The next morning it was the usual agenda, Shaurya made sure Mehak takes her breakfast and give her vitamin pills before he leaves. He told them that today he is attending some important meet up so will be busy. Mehak's morning sickness has reduced slightly but she gets cranky at times. Her mood swing is one thing which haven't kick in yet. Apart from that today she woke up with slight headache. After breakfast maa accompanied her to watch something and in between that she made sure to feed some nourishing fruit juice. Mehak just took few sips of the juice and the in between snacks or dry fruits/nuts she refuses to take saying she don't feel like having it. Maa coaxed her to have some but Mehak manage to sweet talk her that she will have them later. Mehak's headache was not getting any better, she went to have some water and applied some balm on her temple to calm herself. She knows is not right to take medication without doctor's approval, so she wanted to call PD or chachi what she can do when she has the headache. She calls PD's number and started to talk to her asking about everyone at home then she asked PD about her headache and PD asked her to take some herbal concoction and rest a bit so the headache will go off soon. After hanging up the call she was still rubbing her temple, she moved to the kitchen to prepare the concoction. She started to get some herbs and pound them with mortar and pestle. Awara came to help her but she asked him to do his work as she can handle that. She added the pounded items into the boiling water and let is simmer just then there was loud voice calling for Shaurya, she wonders who that was and turn off the hob and came out from kitchen to the living area. Maa who was in her room also came out at the same time. They were perplexed to see Shruti, Vicky's former wife was there, she looked very upset and raged with anger. Vicky was coming behind her and trying to pull her away from there.

Vicky: Shruthi come let's leave, bhai is not at home. Don't create any scene. (she pushed her hand away from him)

Maa: Shruthi beta, come in, what happened, why you look so upset, anything happens. Why are you looking for Shaurya? He is away for a meeting.

Mehak who was watching them tried to say something but the way Shruthi throwing dagger at her, she can't utter any word.

Shruthi: Aunty, I am here not to create any scene just want to confront Shaurya, the great Delhi's entrepreneur. Do you know he is the one making me to lose more on my modelling projects? Shaurya, if you are hiding here is better you come out now.

Mehak: What are you saying, Shaurya will never do such thing. He always helps others but never does anything like you said. There must be some mistake Shruthi.

Shruthi: (sashaying her way to face Mehak) you a from Paranthe Wali Gali, a middle class family girl, I am sure your chachis has taught you how to go after rich and fame guys in order to settle down in life, so your first mission is done, so tell me what trick did you played this time, did you slept with Shaurya before marriage and threaten him that you are pregnant. Isnt that the usual trick your kind of girls will play to get rich well settled man? (in her taunting manner)

Mehak gasped hearing her accusation. She knows well about Shaurya and her relationship and how she moved to Vicky. Once Vicky was doing badly in his business she moved out of the Khanna mansion. She sent her petition for divorce and Vicky also agreed to get divorced. Her headache started to throb her badly at that moment.

Vicky: Shruthi have you lost your mind, what nonsense are you talking? Mehak Bhabhi is not like what you think.

Maa: Shruthi, you cant come inside the house and started to talk bad about this house daughter. Mehak is not only my beti but she is the blessing for Khanna family. I don't allow any ill treatment towards her. If you cant stay patience then I advise to leave the house and come when Shaurya at home. Speak to him directly.

Shruthi: (laughing mockingly) Aunty if you had remembered I was also this house beti. But both your sons had disappointed me. What is so special about this beti of yours apart from luring your son?

Vicky: Shruthi have you gone mad, why are you talking to bua like that? Lets leave the house first, first you came to White Chilies to create scene then you came here, I told you bhai is not here, he is away for business matters. We can sit and talk later.

Little did they know that Shaurya just arrived and he was at the main hall seeing the scene which created by Shruthi.

Mehak: Listen Shruthi, I have not known you well, but please listen, I will talk to Shaurya. Maybe you calm down yourself first, right now you are in slightly bad mood, once you have calm down sit down have a drink, we will wait for Shaurya to come home and discuss together.

Vicky: Yes, Bhabhi is right, calm down yourself Shruthi. We can discuss with bhai. Everything can be sorted.

Shruthi: (laughing in mocking manner) wow, Vicky I thought this trash from PWG just lured Shaurya Khanna but you are also supporting her. Not bad Mehak, you got both the brothers under your finger, first Shaurya then Vicky. What is your plan actually?

Hearing her vulgar taunting Mehak flinched in disgust but before anything, Shaurya came in there.

Shaurya: That's enough ( roaring in anger)

Everyone looked at him and at this moment his face and entire body radiated only anger. Mehak can see from his eyes that he is not going to have a normal conversation with Shruthi.

Shaurya: Shruthi my ex Bhabhi, you have to understand not everyone like you, first you were after me then when I didn't give you the attention you went after my brother, and when my brother failed to please you , you divorce and went after other business man in Mumbai. Now he is bored with you and trying to get rid of you. Don't think everyone will have ulterior motive like you, My Mehak is pure and she only knows love and nothing else than love.

Shruthi: Shaurya, now time to talk, tell me do you have any part on my contract lose with the famous designer at Mumbai. I did screen test and multiple shots with his team and today he said he will not take me for this season, I saw you with the designer two days back.

Shaurya: I don't need to answer your question but my meeting with that designer is solely for business purpose and I got no time to get to know about your business and other matters. Its not my concern. If you want to know why you were removed go and confront the designer himself. You are not allowed to raise your voice at my wife and mother. You have no rights to step inside this house. Now if you are done, get lost now.

Mehak quickly step in front of Shaurya folding her palms together looking at Shruthi.

Mehak: Shruthi, I told you right Shaurya will never do such thing, there is misunderstanding with your designer. Now please leave from this place. We don't want to have any more issues, please.

Shruthi step infront of Mehak and gripped her jaw tightly.

Shruthi: You thought you have won right by having him, don't be so happy this is not permanent. You don't know about him completely. Once he will get bored with you he will throw you out and start looking for someone hot and spicy.

Shaurya: That's enough, leave my house now.

Shruthi: Truth does hurt a little Shaurya. (drawing along his jaw with her index finger long nail)

Shaurya flinch at her touch and dragged her by gripping her wrist towards the door, while Mehak asking him to stop it as Shruthi was screaming to let go. Vicky was just with Karuna maa clueless not knowing what to do. Shaurya just pushed her off at the main door but Mehak went to Shruthi's aid asking if she is alright. She looked at Shaurya who is radiating in anger and pursed her lips. But Shruthi's anger did not lessen too, she gripped Mehak's forearm tightly.

Shruthi: This is all happens because of a cheapskate like you.

She pushed Mehak away which made Mehak to fall on the stairs at the front porch, she rolls down the stairs. Shaurya screams as he runs to her side and maa with Vicky too joined her. At the bottom of the stairs Mehak shrieked in pain holding her abdomen and curl into fetal position. Shaurya quickly placed her on his lap as he caresses her cheek.

Shaurya: Mehak , Mehak are you alright, what happened, tell me?

Mehak: Shaurya, my stomach pain, very pain.

Maa: Stupid girl what have you done to her? Get out from my house now (looking at Shruthi)

Shruthi: Look she is such a drama queen, is just a small fall and she is making it up as if she fell from 6th floor.

Maa: Leave now Shruthi, she is pregnant, and you harmed a pregnant woman. Out of my site now. Vicky ask her to leave now. Shaurya lets bring Mehak to hospital now, her condition doesn't look good.