While Manvi was in labour room, here two person were filled with mixed emotions.

For them it is their last chance to became parents and the person inside the labour room is there only hope.

Every passing second seems to be like years for them. They exchanged glances with each other and Nitya said "Mujhe andar jaana hai"

Aniket held her hand and said "Aaru hai na andar"

"usika toh darr hai.. Ladai karenge dono! Aaru panic ho jayega aur mannu kitna chilla rahi thi" she said

"janta hun dono ek se badhke ek hai par saath hai na... Bas kuch ghante aur... Hmmm" he said

Nitya nodded in yes. They just kept looking at the labour room and waited for the good news.

Finally after 5 hours, the door opened and Aarav came out running with tears in his eyes. This worried both, for a moment they felt their life shattering as he hugged Aniket tightly.

"Aaru kya hua..." he asked

"bhai wo.. Andar wo wo.." he couldn't express the happiness

"bol na" Nitya nearly shouted

"beti hui hai.." he said leaving the two completely blank.

Nitya smiled and asked "sach?" as she couldn't believe

He nodded in yes.

Kaushalya prayed "bhagwan ka Sukar hai.."

......

Manvi was shifted to normal room along with the baby, she opened her eyes and finds the little girl holding her hand. She looks at her with tears in her eyes, she sat up straight and held the baby in her arms.

She was feeling as a complete woman today despite knowing this child belong to Nitya and Aniket and she is just the surrogate. She remembered something and hugged the baby tightly.

Everyone entered the room, Manvi was so lost with the child that she didn't noticed their presence in the room. Nitya moved closer and caught a glimpse of the baby girl.

She wanted to hold her in her arms, she eyed at Manvi "mannu.."

Manvi finally looked at her "haa.. Di"

She opens her arms and Manvi understands that she wanted to carry the infant. Manvi hesitated to part away the child from her and this is noticed by Aniket. After a minute, she hands over the baby to Nitya.

Nitya is overwhelmed, the girl looked at her with her tiny little eyes and passed a smile as if she recognised her. Nitya placed her hand on her chest and held her finger with her tiny hands. Aarav pushed Aniket towards them and said "maine kar diya apna promise pura.. Ban gaye aap dono mumma papa.."

Aniket smiled at him, the journey has been tough but finally, they reached the final destination of it.

Nitya gave the baby girl to Aniket and he kissed her forehead lightly "maine kaha tha na beti hi aayegi..."

Aniket handed over the baby to Kaushalya and she did some ritual "bhagwan bachi ko har buri nazar se bachaye..."

"Chachu aapko baby ko apne godh mein nahi lena hai?" Nitya questioned.

Aarav smiled at her, Kaushalya forwards the baby to him but he denies "nahi maa.. Gir jayegi.." he said innocently.

"Are nahi giregi.. Bacha thodi hai tu.. pakad" Aniket scolded him.

Aarav made a face, he held the baby in his arms and adored her. "Dekha kaise aapke papa mujhe daante rehte hai.."

The baby began to cry and Manvi glanced at her instantly. Aarav handed over the baby to Nitya which angered Manvi.

"Bhabhi maa aap hi sambhalo" Aarav said.

The nurse came and took the baby for check up. Nitya also followed her taking Aniket along with her. Aarav also run behind them. It seems they didn't want baby to go away from their sight for even a single second.

Kaushalya picks up her phone and informs everyone about the baby while heading out of the room leaving Manvi alone.

She smiled lightly and tear escaped down her eyes.

Aditi came in for the check up and was surprised to find the room empty. She asked "sab kahan hai?"

"baby ke paas" she replied

Aditi glanced at her and noticed her being upset but yet managed to smile.

She did her checkup and left to her cabin.

The nurse came and informed Aarav that Aditi wants to speak to him. He goes out and heads to Aditi's cabin.

"hey aditi.. Thanks for everything..." he thanked her.

Aditi smiled "it was my duty Aarav.. Waise mere labour room mei pehli baar kissing hui hai.. I didn't knew tum dono ladne ke alawa itne romantic bhi ho sakte ho" she teased him.

Aarav had completely forgotten about it. He sighed "aisa kuch nahi hai.. I don't even like her.." he said.

"yea yea.. Anyways the baby is completely healthy but Manvi abhi thodi weak hai toh ek do hafta ache se khayal rakhna uska.." Aditi shared.

She handed him over reports and discharged papers. Aarav thanked her again and before leaving, Aditi said "Aarav bahut kiya usne tumhare aur tumhari family ke liye.. Akela mat chodna usey"

Aarav smiled at her and walked out.

He saw Nitya carrying the baby in her arms and Kaushalya walking beside her. For the first time, he saw his mother speaking to Nitya softly and even blessing her.

Nitya stopped by him and said "chal car nikal.. Tere bhaiya mannu ko leke aa rahe hai"

"ji bhabhi maa" he agreed and walked out of the hospital.

In the room, Manvi had tears in her eyes as in a few days she will have to go back to Delhi.

Aniket entered the room and realised eveyone was so lost with the baby that they left her alone without whom this happiness wouldn't been possible.

Aniket kept the things in the bag and glanced at her.

"jo dil mei hota hai na use zuban pe le aana chahiye" he said.

Manvi eyed him "jiju.. Kya.."

"lad sakti ho usse par apne pyaar ka izhar nahi kar sakti?" he questioned

"jiju aisa kuch nahi hai" she denied and got up from the bed. He helps her walk, giving her support.

"mannu.. Tumne apni zindagi ke 9 mahine diye hai humhe aur itna toh main samajhta hun tere aur Aaru ka rishta ladai jhagde se badhkar hai" Aniket said and she glanced at him.

"uske liye main bas aapki surrogate hun" she shared with him.

"thi.. Ab nahi ho! Ab Manvi bankar apne dil ki baat kaho usse..." Aniket suggests.

Manvi smiled at him "aapka bhai nahi samjhata hai kuch.."

"shayad samajhna nahi chahta hai" he said positively.

While talking they reached the exit of the hospital. Aarav opens the car door and Manvi gets inside. She stared at him but he ignored her gaze.

Aniket said he will drive so Aarav sits beside him and Aniket heads towards home. Within half an hour they reached home.

Kaushalya was standing at the door with Aarti's plate in her hand. Nitya, and Aniket stood at the entrance with the baby while ArMan were behind them. Kaushalya performed the tradition and then let them inside.

They sat down on the couch, Aarav kneeled down in front of Nitya and the baby "haaye kitni cute hai na ye... aankhein dekho ek dum aap pe gayi hai"

Nitya smiled and ruffled his hairs "kaise face bana rahi hai.. Apne papa pe gayi hai.."

"How rude!" Aniket commented.

Nitya showed her tongue to him. Manvi saw them from afar and smiled lightly. She eyed the child, she wanted to curdle her as she gave birth to her but controlled her emotions. She silently moved to her room and lay down on the bed with tears in her eyes.

Anitya's room

Nitya placed the baby in the centre of the bed and sat down beside her. She began to play with her and held the girl's baby finger with her tiny hand. "Pata hai kitna intezar kiya hai aapka mumma ne.." she complained.

The little girl smiled at her as if she understood. Aniket entered the room and admired seeing them. Finally, the void in their life was filled with the birth of a little angel. No more Kaushalya can taunt Nitya or even try to break their relationship. Society will shut their big mouths and they will be at peace. Most important he had a sigh of relief seeing Nitya's happiness which he always wanted.

He thought about Manvi and said "Nitya..."

"Haa.." she looked up at him.

"Kuch din baby ko Manvi ke paas rehne do" he suggested.

"Kya??" she asked.

Aniket sat down beside her and held her hand "usne ise janam diya hai.. Aur wo bahut attached hai baby se.. Tum hi socho kitna muskil raha hoga uske liye bina kuch kahe baby de dena.. Aaj bhi hum ghar aaye toh baby ke saath itna busy ho gaye uske baare mein ek pal ke liye bhi nahi socha..."

Nitya sighed deeply, she had completely avoided Manvi since the birth of the baby. The whole day passed and she didn't even ask about Manvi's health. "Main itni selfish kaise ho gayi ani?? Maine apni behen ke baare mein ek pal ke liye bhi nahi socha.." she had tears in her eyes.

Aniket wipes tears from her eyes "nahi Nitu.. selfish nahi ho tum.. Bas abhi abhi maa bani ho na.."

The girl began to cry and it seems like she was hungry. They glanced at the baby and Aniket smiled "aur ab isey bhook lagi hai.. Iski surrogate maa ke paas le jao.."

"Hmm.." she lifted the girl in her arms and takes her out of the room. She comes to Aarav's room and finds Manvi standing near the window looking at the sky.

Manvi hears the baby crying sound and turns instantly. She wanted to hold her but stopped herself as she had promised Aarav she won't show any right to the baby after the birth and follow the surrogacy contract.

"Bhook lagi hai isey.. Main toh maa ka dudh nahi pila sakti na.. Kuch din tujhe hi pilana hoga" Nitya said.

Manvi held the baby in her arms and moved to the bed. She sat down and began to breastfeed her while caressing her head lightly. Nitya smiled at her and said "Sorry.."

Manvi eyed her in confusion "kis liye di?"

"Iske aane ke baad sab tujhe bhool gaye.. Main bhi.." Nitya apologized.

Manvi smiled at her and signalled her to come closer. Nitya sat down beside her and Manvi said in teasing tone "mujhe bhoolna itna aasan hai kya?"

Nitya ruffled her hair as she was acting very mature but Nitya could sense the sadness on her face.

The girl slept after drinking the milk and Manvi said "lo di.. So gyi le jao.."

"Na baba.. Raat ko phirse uthegi dudh ke liye.. Main baar baar yahan nahi aaungi! Abhi kuch din tu hi sambhal" Nitya declared.

"Di lekin.." Manvi paused when Nitya left without listening to her. Manvi placed the baby in the centre of the bed and kissed her forehead. Nitya watched her standing at the door and a tear escaped down her eyes. Aniket was right, she is emotionally attached to the baby why wouldn't she? After all she gave birth to her and bore her in her womb for whole 9 months.