Riddhima's POV

I looked around the room filled with so many vivid memories of the last few months. The remembrances that I don't want to carry or feel. I closed the bedroom door and slowly walk towards the drawing room. I give final look outside the balcony, the view was the only good thing, the only thing that made me forget all about the past, the decision, the argument. I close the blinds and sit down on the couch beside Akshat. I look at my watch it was 8:30 in the morning. On-time. I see him coloring in his book. He has grown up so fast. I still can't believe it's been 6 years. He just looks like his father. The smile, the eyes, and so many other features.

"Aksh, ready?"
I asked.
He looks up and nods. He started keeping his colors and book in his backpack. He started wearing his shoes, he is in the phase where he wants to do everything on his own.
"Ready"
He says after wearing his shoes. He takes at my finger with his small hands. We unhurriedly walk out of the house. I close and lock the doors.

Third Person's POV

After a 15 mins drive, you arrived at his place. The place where it all started and apparently where it ended too. You ring the bell. As the door opened, you saw him. Ishan. He was wearing his daily formal but without a jacket.
"Dada!"
Akshat ran towards Ishan's arm and Ishan lift him.
"How are you, my Boy?"
Ishan asked as he kissed his cheeks.
"I'm good but I missed you."
Akshat replied with a kiss on Ishan's nose.
"Ah, I missed my boy too"!
He then looked at you and continued,
"Come in"

You walk through the house. It's always the same feeling. The bad memories are like a nightmare and the good are making you cry.
In the past few months, you and Ishan grew apart. You both started having arguments on the silly topic. The bad moments were taking over the good ones. And in between this Akshat was not getting the full attention of both of you. For him, for your kid, you both decided to stop being wife-Husband and just be Mother and father. You two being together would have hurt Ishan more. Were you happy with this decision?
Don't know.

You both decided to spend 15 days with Akshat.
But this all was tough for you, so, you decided to take some time alone and shift to Australia. Your flight was at 1 PM. Despite living alone, who had to face him every day, as you both worked together? This was the main reason for traveling. Seeing Ishan every day in the office was not easy.

Riddhima's POV

"Mumma, Dada, I got a star in sports."
Akshat said while having breakfast.
Ishan and I had decided to have one breakfast as a family. We didn't talk much.
"So proud of you Aksh"
I spoke.
"Yes. Tonight, for dinner we can have whatever you want."
Ishan said.
"Ice cream too"
"Yes"
Ishan said and at the same time I said,
"No"

"Yes, you are staying with Dada. So yes"

He spoke.

I rolled my eyes.
After Breakfast, when we were about to leave, I said,
"Aksh go sit in the car. I have to talk to Dada."
As I saw Akshat leaving, I tuned towards Ishan.
"Just because I'm not here, you won't give him any junk food."
I spoke.
"I'm his father. I know what's best for him."
He said while folding his hands.
"Just don't give bad food to my kid."
I spoke and was about to leave when Ishan stood in front of me and said,
"Our kid. He is my son too."
I took a deep breath as I knew what I said was wrong.
I nodded and was leaving when he spoke again,
"We need your last signature. You can leave from the office too. And say bye to Abhishek and Shubman."
I looked at him and started walking towards the car.

We entered the office; everyone was looking at me. I wasn't a goodbye person. I walked into Ishan's office. I made Akshat sit on the couch, while Ishan called the boys.
"Riddhima"
I heard Abhay and Shub scream. I looked at them and hugged them.
"All Pack?"
Shub asked.
"Pretty sure"
I answered and Ishan's secretary brought a file.
I take the pen and sign the document. I could feel Ishan's eyes on me. I don't want to look at him. I turned around and walk towards Akshant.
"Baby, I'll be back in a few months. I'll call you every day. And behave. Don't trouble your dada."
I said trying not to cry.
"I'll miss you too Mumma."
Akshat said as he kissed my right cheek.
For him to understand that I was leaving for months was different. So, it was easy for me.
I knew if I let Akshat say in the room for a minute more, I would change my mind. So, I let him go play with Ishan's secretary.

"I'll miss you, Abhay.'
I said as I hugged and kiss him on the cheeks.
"I'll miss you too Ri."
He said.
"Shub Call-"
"Don't go Ri."
"Shubman Gill. I have too. I'll call you. Everyday."
I said as I hugged him. And he kissed my Cheek.
I turned toward Ishan, as Abhay and Shub left the office.

We both looked at each other awkwardly. We both didn't know what to do. I just wanted to hug him and never leave but ugh. He walked towards me; I could feel my heartbeat. He stopped in front of me and said,
"Have a safe flight."
I don't what happened to me, but I just hugged him. Tightly. I could feel his hand around my waist. It's been a few months since we even touch each other. I missed his touch so much. We stayed like that for a minute, without saying anything. I slowly broke the hug, but we were still holding each other. We were so close. My lips were just barely a meter away from his. Our lips were hardly touching each other but weren't moving. My adrenaline wanted to just go for it, but I need to control myself. For me. For our better future. So, I just move back and say goodbye and leave. Without even looking back for once.

Ishan's POV

I don't know what just happened. I was about to kiss her, but she took a step back and left. I stood there like a dumb fuck. For a moment I could see our future, us sending Akshat to college, getting old and everything. But she didn't wish for this. So just sit there on my chair.
Did I want her to leave?
No
Do I want to get back together?
No.
I don't know.
These thoughts were eating me up and before I could start working, I see my two best friends coming in.

"You are the dumbest person living on this planet."
I hear Shub yell.
Before I could reply Abhay continues,
"How could you do this? Ishan, you messed it up."
"Big time bro"
Shub said.
Both of them were standing in front of my desk.
I stood up and asked,
"What?"
"Riddhima"
Abhay answered.
"You let her go, why? You let your big ass ego come in a way."
He continued.
"Ishan you are our brother, that's why we won't let you ruin your bloody life. We both have been quiet for the last few months but ab bus."
Shubman spoke.
"You both love each other. You know love is just a small word for what you have for each other. Just because you guys had a rough patch, you decided to get separated?"
Abhishek questioned.
"That's how weak your love is Ishan?"
Shubman did too.
I tried looking away from them, but it was a waste. They were telling the truth. My love for Riddhima was not that weak. We are soulmates.
Shubman came towards me and opened my desk drawer and take the photo frame. And kept in front of me.
"Remember how far you both have come."
Abhishek said.

It was a 2-picture frame. One side was Mine and Riddhi's first picture from college and the other was the day Akshat was born. The day my love and respect for Riddhi rose. She gifted me, my kid. My Akshat. I still remember that day, she was so in pain but the minute she was Akshant it was all smiles. To this day I don't know how she did it.
I stood up and said,
"I'm not letting my Love go away from me."
Shubman smiled and Abhishek said,
"I'll get the car started."
And went out.
Shubman came and hugged me.
"It's never too late."
He spoke.
"Yes, I'm such an idiot for letting her do this."
I said and turned around as Abhay came into my office again. His face was pale. He couldn't speak. He was breathing rapidly.
"Abhay"
Shubman said.
"Hos-Hospital"
Abhishek tried to speak.
"It's everything alright?"
I asked.
He shakes his head for No
"Uncle Aunty?"
He shakes his head for No again.
"Then?"
Shubman asked.
"Rid-Riddhima she um she had an accident. Hospital. She's in Hospital"
He replied.
And my world stopped. I could feel nothing. I was cold. I didn't know how to breathe or what to say. I couldn't see properly. Everything was blurred. I could hear my heartbeat. My throat was dry, and I could feel my soul leaving my body.
Shubman and Abhishek tried to call me and shake me but no use.
"Ishan?"
Abhay screamed.
"Huh?"
I spoke.
"Let's go. Come on"
Shub said.

I just followed them. In my head I kept saying, this is not the end.
This won't be the end.
I'll do everything.
I'll say sorry and we both will live happily.
She can't leave me.
She won't leave me.
She is joking with me it would be just a scratch.
I won't let anything hurt my girl.
I'll protect her.
She is there, smiling and waiting for me.
She's, my Riddhima.
She is the strongest girl I know.
My thoughts broke with the break hit by Abhay.
I just ran toward the door and asked for Riddhima.
One of the nurses told me the floor. I just ran without even the thought of an elevator. I ran toward the door which the nurse had told me. It was locked. I tried to knock and everything but no answer.

Abhishek and Shubman tried to pull me back. They sat me down on the bench. My eyes were locked at the door. I could see Abhishek walking back and forth and Shubman consoling me.
Soon the doctor opened the door and looked at us. I walked toward her and asked,
"How is she?"
She looked at me with a questioning look.
"I'm her husband,"
I spoke.
She nodded and said,
"She is out of danger but-"
I took a deep breath. She is out of danger. Good.
"But the accident was brutal. She has a lot of injuries and fractures."
"Can we see her?"
I asked.
"No, we have one surgery to perform after that you can."
Doctor answered.
"Do it"
I kinda shouted.
"Mr. Kishan control your emotion. We know our work. There is a procedure. We need your signature."
She spoke.
I nodded and followed her.

After some time when I came back, I saw Akshat there. He came running towards me.
"Dada"
He spoke.
I sat down with him in my lap and said,
"Yes Aksh"
"What happened to Mommy?"
I looked at Abhay and Shub, they were looking in opposite directions.
"Nothing Aksh, she just hurt herself."
"Will she be, okay?"
"Yes, she is Akshat's strong Mumma"
"I wanna see Mumma.'
"Me too. But soon"
Akshat hugged and stayed like that. After 5 minutes I could hear his little snores. He was sleeping.
So, I looked at both my friends.
"Care to explain?"
I asked.
"Um he was asking for you, your secretary called, and I didn't know how to handle it. So, I asked Abhay."
Shub said.
I looked at Abhishek.
"I told him to bring him here."
He spoke.
"Are you both nuts, to bring a small kid to the hospital? It's so difficult to explain things."
I screamed slowly as Akshat was sleeping.

I told Shubman and Abhishek to take Akshat for dinner and then take him home. I also informed both of them to stay with him. I wanted to have some time alone. I genuinely have no idea what time it was. My phone rang, it was a message from Abhay, it was a picture of Akshat sleeping with Shubman peacefully. That was the first time I smile. I looked at the time it was 1:30 AM. I closed my phone as the doctor came out and said, the surgery was successful, and I could now see her.
When the doctor transfer her, I entered the room. I saw her. I saw my Riddhima laying there on the bed. With all the bottles connected to her body through IV. She had a fracture on her leg. She had a head injury too.

With every step, I could remember our fights, the times I was wrong, the times when I should have listened to her, the times when I should have let her talk.
I Walked and sat down beside the bed.
I slowly tried to lift her hand and hold it. I hadn't realized that I was crying. This is the 3 third time I have cried. The first was when I saw her on our wedding day walking so gracefully toward me and making me the luckiest man. The second was when I saw Riddhima holding Akshat for the first time. And now this.
I wanted to rub her hand but there were IV wires.
"I'll make everything right Ri. I'll bring back the old us. We will happily. You, me, and Akshant. I'm so sorry for the asshole I've been. Wake up. Please"
I broke down by the last sentence. I started crying.

Riddhima' POV

I tried to open my eyes but all I could feel was pain. A sharp pain in my whole body, no particular part. I wanted to scream but I didn't have to energy to open my mouth. I slowly opened my eyes, and I was on a bed, in a hospital. The last thing I remember was getting into a cab. I was looking through my phone. I was looking at a particular picture. Which I don't remember. It hurts my head when I tried to remember.
Soon I realized that someone was beside me, I looked to my right and saw Ishan. He was sleeping, while holding my hand. I don't know what happened, but my eyes got wet. And I could easily see Ishan was also crying, I could see teardrop stains on his left cheek. This whole incident made me realize that I don't want to leave him. I want to stay. I'll fight for my Love. For my Ishan.

"Ish- Ish- Ishan"
I tried to speak but my voice was not helping.
"Ishan"
I tried to speak a bit loudly.
I saw him slowly waking up. He opened his eyes and looked directly and me.
"Riddhima"
"Ishan"
"Ri you are up. Oh my God"
I saw Ishan crying.
"Ishan, don't cry. Please"
I spoke and put my hand on his cheek.
"I'm sorry was acting out in the last few months. I shouldn't have said all those things I shouldn't have shouted at the most beautiful girl; I shouldn't have been such a dick."
Ishan said while crying.
I don't know why I just cry whenever Ishan cries.
"Ishan, baby"
I said and he stopped talking and looked at me.
I action him to sit on the bed and he did.
"Please don't be sorry. It was my fault because when you were having a bad day, I should have talked to you and not fought with you. I should have consoled you and not taunted you. I was taking you for granted, whereas I should be grateful. You gave me the life I always dreamed of. You were and are the best life partner I could ask you and I still ruined it."
I spoke truthfully.
In the last few months, I have been lying to myself but no more.

"Hey Hey, you deserve better."
Ishan said as he kissed my hand.
"And we both have taken each other for granted at some point. But not anymore"
He continued.
"Yes, We Love each other, and it was a bad few months. But now we respect each other"
I spoke.
"Love each other"
"Listen to each other"
"Talk to each other"
"Understand each other"

We both smiled at each other and looked into each other eyes. It's been so long since I have looked into his pretty eyes. It felt like falling in love all over again. I was getting those weird chills in my stomach. Ishan slowly came forward and I followed his action. We were close, lips barely touching. It feels like I'm in college again, kissing Ishan in the garden when we fought. And then he broke the space between us and kiss me. I don't know why but the space represents us in the last few months. Close but yet too far.

I could feel sparks fly as we kissed. After a minute, we stopped, and he sat beside me. We were talking about how dumb we were. That's when Shub, Abhay, and Akshat came in.
I saw Akshat come toward me and tried to get on the bed.
"Are you alright Mumma?"
He asked.
I kissed his cheeks and replied,
"Now that my boys are here, I'm fine."
Finally, it felt like everything was right, Me with my boys. My world was complete again.
"Finally."
I hear Shubman and Abhishek cheer.

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