The sun rises with new hope, new challenges, and a new spirit. The sun was shining over the Chauhan mansion and the doorbell rang. A maid opened the door and she welcomed Aditya.

Aditya came inside. The maid served him breakfast and Alka and Indravati were sitting there.

Indravati: Dear Aditya, why you are not understanding that you will not get anything by coming here daily.

Aditya: I will, Grandma, I will. One day you guys will feel pity on me and maybe on that day you guys will tell me about Avni.

Alka thought. Aditya smiled and looked down.

Aditya: ok then now I take your leave. If you feel that you should tell me the address then please send that to me.

Alka: have tea.

Aditya: No, thank you, Mama.

Aditya got up. He took blessings of Alka and Indravati and then he went. Alka thought.

At the time of the night, the roads were floating with the vehicles and the moon was shining over the apartment where Aman was sitting on the bed and was removing his shoes. Aarti was standing on the other side of the bed and was facing Aman’s back.

Aman: had Avni had her dinner?

Aarti was setting the pillow’s cover.

Aarti: yes.

Aman: good.

Aarti thought.

Aarti said while sitting on the bed: Today, Mama talked.

Aman smiled.

Aman: what she said?

Aarti: Aditya came today also.

Aman’s smile faded.

Aman said while removing his second shoe: so, why are you telling this to me?

Aarti: Aman, he is coming regularly for seven months. He has realized his mistake.

Aman looked here and there to control his anger.

Aarti: we should tell Avni about his coming daily. She…

Aman got up while saying: Aarti, please.

Aarti got up. Aman turned to her.

Aman: I have told you many times that don’t talk about that man. Aarti, Avni has come back to normal life after much difficulty, she has moved on so please let her live peacefully. No need to talk to Avni about that man.

Aman wore the slippers and went to the cupboard. He took his clothes and then he went to change. Aarti was looking at him. Aarti got upset and thought.

The next day, Avni was sitting on the couch and talking to Alka on a video call.

Alka: how are you, my child?

Avni: absolutely fine.

Alka: good and how is the baby? Everything is alright?

Avni made a sad face and sighed.

Avni: Mama, you ask this question daily?

Alka smiled.

Alka: I am a mother that’s why. When your baby will come into this world then you will understand.

Avni smiled and nodded.

Avni: true. Now I am understanding. As the time of delivery coming near, I have started to pay more attention. I am becoming more caring.

Alka: yes, it happens. Six months of your pregnancy have been completed now you are in the seventh month so, you have to be more careful. Take a proper meal on time. A proper meal is very important for a healthy baby.

Avni nodded while smiling. They heard the sound of falling something. Avni frowned and Alka turned. Aditya was standing at the door holding the shut. He was in shock. Alka got shocked and looked at the phone. Avni also got amazed but Aarti came there carrying a plate of fresh fruits and called Avni.

Aarti: Avni.

Avni looked at her so she didn’t see Aditya. Alka turned.

Avni: what happened, Mama?

Alka was in shock and she didn’t understand what to say.

Alka: I, I, I think something has fallen in the kitchen.

Avni: oh,

Alka: Ab, Avni, I will talk to you later, I go and check.

Avni was about to say but Alka cut the call. Avni frowned.

Avni: strange.

Aarti: what happened?

Avni: Mama cut the call.

Aarti: she will call again.

Avni nodded and thought.

Avni in mind: why I feel that Ad… no, Avni, why would he come there. He can’t be there. He can’t.

Avni thought.

On the other side, Alka turned and she saw Aditya shocked. Alka ran to him.

Flashback:

Aditya got down from the car and he looked at the Chauhan mansion. He sighed and went inside. Aditya saw Alka and heard her.

Alka: how are you, my child?

Avni: absolutely fine.

Aditya was surprised to hear the voice. Aditya smiled.

Aditya whispered: Avni.

Aditya heard.

Avni: Mama, you ask this question daily?

Alka smiled. Aditya smiled with teary eyes.

Alka: I am a mother that’s why. When your baby will come into this world then you will understand.

Aditya frowned.

Avni: true. Now I am understanding. As the time of delivery coming near, I have started to pay more attention. I am becoming more caring.

Aditya got shocked.

Alka: yes, it happens. Six months of your pregnancy have been completed.

Aditya got shocked and he felt like thunder fell on him.

Alka: now you are in the seventh month so, you have to be more careful.

Aditya stumbled and was about to fall but he held the shut of the door.

Flashback ends.

Alka was looking at Aditya who was in shock.

Alka: Ad, Aditya, you?

Aditya looked at her and then he looked down. Aditya gulped and stood properly. Aditya was not able to understand anything. His mind stopped working. Tears were in his eyes. Aditya wanted to see something but his lips were trembling.

Aditya whispered: Av, Avni… m, my, my child.

Alka suppressed her lips. Alka nodded and Aditya felt a thunder fell on him. Aditya stumbled and caught his hair. Aditya’s mind was spinning.

Alka: Avni wanted to tell you about her pregnancy on your birthday but…

Aditya got shocked and thought. He remembered.

Flashback:

1. Aditya was standing by capturing Avni in his arms.

Avni: yes, I remembered that and I will keep my promise. Tomorrow, you will get your gift and that will be the best gift of your life.

Aditya: why tomorrow? Why not today?

Avni: because I will get it tomorrow.

Aditya made a sad pout and Avni smiled.

Avni: Adi, when you will see your gift then you will be super happy that’s my guarantee.

2. Avni: don’t worry, you will get the best gift of your life. That’s my promise to you.

Flashback ends.

Aditya closed his eyes and then squeezed them. Aditya took a deep breath.

Aditya: what did I do?

Alka felt bad. Aditya looked at Alka and then he looked down. Aditya went from there and Alka was sadly looking at him. She thought.

On the other side, Aman came to the living area finding his phone and he saw it on the table.

Aman: here it is.

Aman came to the table and took his phone. Aman turned and moved but his phone rang and Aman smiled to see Alka’s number. Aman picked up the phone and turned.

Aman: Hi, Mama.

Alka: Hi.

Aman frowned because Alka was looking upset.

Aman: what happened?

Alka: Aman…

Alka narrated.

Alka: and he heard us.

Aman got shocked.

Alka: now he got to know about Avni’s pregnancy.

Aman was shocked and a phone fell on the floor.

Aman got shocked and turned. Avni was standing there with wide eyes. Avni was in shock. Aman and Alka got shocked and they called Avni’s name. Avni felt dizzy and Aman came to Avni and held her in his arm.

Aman: mama, I will talk to you later.

Alka: please, take care of her.

Aman nodded.

Alka: Avni, bacha don’t worry, he doesn’t know where you are.

Aman: Mama.

Aman nodded and cut the call. Aman kept his phone in his pocket. Avni started panting and tears formed in her eyes.

Avni: means, means, I, I was right. I was right, it was him. I saw him.

Aman: Avu, Avu, calm down. Aarti, Aarti come fast.

Avni: now, now, he got to know about my pregnancy, now he will snatch my child from me.

Aman cupped Avni’s face.

Aman: Avu, calm down. Nothing will happen like that. Trust me. Didn’t you hear what Mama said, he doesn’t know that you are here with us.

Avni looked at Aman.

Aman: nothing will happen. Your baby will not go anywhere, it will always be with you, calm down.

Avni: My baby will not go anywhere, it will always be with me.

Aman: yes.

Avni cried and Aman hugged her.

On the other side, Aditya was walking on an isolated road and was in deep grief. Song mujhko yeh zindagi lagti hai ajnabi.

Flashback:

Aditya: m, my, my Baby?

Alka nodded.

Avni: don’t worry, you will get the best gift of your life. That’s my promise to you.

Aditya saw the flashes of their consummation and he stopped. Aditya fell on his knees while shouting: Avnnniiii…

Avni was laying on the bed in Fowler’s position. She flinched.

Avni: Aditya.

Avni looked around and thought. Avni kept her hand on her heart and closed her eyes.

On the other side, Aditya was crying.

Aditya: I, I, I lost my happiness with my own hands. With my own hands. I ruined my happiness with my hands. I destroyed a happy family with my own hands. With these hands. With these hands.

Aditya cried and Avni opened her eyes.

Avni in mind: why I am feeling that someone from my loved ones is calling me, is, is in pain.

Avni thought.

Later, Alka was talking to Aarti on the video call.

Aarti: don’t worry, Mama, Avni is fine.

Alka: she must be worried.

Aarti: she is. She thinks Aditya will snatch her child from her.

Alka nodded.

Alka: I understand her fear. It happens during pregnancy.

Aarti thought.

Aarti: Mama…

Alka was looking at her and they talked. Alka thought and nodded.

Alka: I am also feeling the same.

Aarti: so now?

Alka looked at her and thought.

Aditya came back home at late night. He closed the door of his room and came to the bed. Aditya sat on the bed and looked at Avni’s picture frame. Aditya picked up it.

Aditya: you are this much angry with me that you deprived me of such big happiness in my life. Hmm. didn’t I deserve to know this news. Hmm?

Aditya smile.

Aditya: what do I say to you when I am responsible for it? I have lost my happiness, my right because of me, and my wrong decision.

Aditya thought. Aditya remembered something “Yes, it happens. Six months of your pregnancy have completed.”

Aditya: six months…

Aditya smiled and then his smile faded.

Aditya: six months have passed. I have lost six precious months of my life. Six months.

Aditya cried.

The next morning was as usual. Aditya was sitting with Alka.

Aditya: at least, now tell me about her.

Alka thought.

Aditya: I am the father of our child. Don’t I deserve to live with my wife and child? Don’t I deserve a second chance?

No answer.

Aditya: I admit, I did a mistake and I am guilty of that. I am getting the punishment of that then… please, tell me where my Avni is?

Alka got irritated.

Alka: Aditya, please go from here.

Aditya got disappointed and he looked down. Aditya got up and started to move. Alka got up and her eyes were moist.

Alka shouted: Sheetal.

Aditya stopped.

Alka: Some gift boxes are kept on the bed in my room. Get them here to me.

Aditya heard that and Alka saw him from the corner of her eye and turned her face away. Aditya moved to go.

Alka: I have to send them to Avni.

Alka pressed on the word: Shimla.

Aditya stopped and tried to register. Alka saw him from the corner of his eye.

Alka: her address is written in this diary.

Aditya turned and Alka looked away. Aditya saw a dairy on the table and then he looked at Alka who set her hair with her hand. Aditya was confused that Alka is talking to Sheetal or she is telling that to Aditya.

Alka: I go and get the gift boxes. Here people have no ears.

Alka moved away and stopped at some distance.

Alka: Sheetal, get the gift boxes. I have to send them today.

Aditya hurriedly came to the couch and sat on it. He slid the diary to him and opened it. A pen was kept in it and an address was written. Aditya smiled widely. Aditya looked at Alka.

Aditya: thank you, Mama.

Alka slightly turned her face and again looked straight. Alka smiled. Alka went and Aditya took the picture of the address and also saved the address in his phone. Aditya smiled and went from there happily.

Aditya had an important meeting and he can’t skip that. Aditya stayed in the office for late and complete his pending work.

It was the time of the night, Avni was laying on the bed and sleep was far away from his eyes. He wanted to reach Avni and his child soon.

Aditya: when this night will pass.

Aditya turned his face and saw Avni’s picture. Aditya smiled and took the picture frame.

Aditya: I am coming to you tomorrow, my love. I am coming. I know you are angry with me and it will be not an easy task to pacify you but it's ok, I will pacify you.

Aditya smiled. Aditya sighed and was very excited to meet his Avni. He will see his Avni after six months.