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3 YEARS LATER

Third person's POV

"Dhriti... come on yaar.. We are late already..." Dhruv screamed from the living room picking up the car keys.

"Just wait na... I am coming.." He heard his lovely wife's voice from the room.

"Dhruv..." Mrs Sakshi came from her room.

"Yes maa.." He replied.

"Drive carefully..I don't want any complaints about your rash driving.

And Call me after you reach there and come back in time..." She went on and on like any mother.

"Maa...maa.. Chill. Calm down. I am not a kid anymore." Dhruv said making her sit on the couch.

Just then he heard someone's footsteps. They both turned towards the stairs. Dhriti was coming down in a black printed dress which ended  above her knees along with black flat sandals. She had a natural glow on her face.

He himself was looking dashing in crisp black shirt.

Dhruv was looking at her in adoration. His mom stood up from her seat and twisted his ear.

"Haa.. Haa.. I know you are not a kid anymore... But going to be father of one..  And now you should stop staring at my DIL (daughter in law) " She teased him.

Yes.. Dhriti and Dhruv are expecting their first child. Dhriti was 8 and half months pregnant .

"Maa.." Dhruv scratched at back oh his head in embarrassment.🙈

"Maa..." By the time Dhriti also reached in the living room and stood near them.

"Hayeee... meri bacchi kitni sundar lag rhi hai... Kisi ki nazar na lage

(Oh.. My child is looking so beautiful.. May God protect you from all evil eyes..).." She said putting kala teeka (a dot of kajal) behind her ear.❤❤

Dhriti smiled at this. But someone was pouting in jealousy. 

"Maa.. What is this?? Everything for your daughter only ?? What about me..??" Dhruv complained.

"And here i thought for a minute that you have grown up ..." She shook her head in disbelief.🤦‍♀️

Dhriti giggled at the duo.

"Leave now or else you will be late..." Mrs. Sakshi shoo-ed the couple away.

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They both reached the place they were supposed to and Dhriti rang the bell excitedly. The door was opened by Swati who was looking as excited as her. 

"Dii...." Dhriti hugged swati happily.

"Hello my dear baby sis.. How are you and our angel doing??" Swati asked.

"We both are awesome... Where is my princess??" Dhriti ran inside in excitement.

"Dhriti..  CAREFUL..." Dhruv said giving a side hug to Swati.

They entered inside and saw 5 years old Shavya gesturing Dhriti to lift her up. Dhruv came to her help and lifted Shavya in his arms.

"Massi (aunt)..." Shavya kissed on Dhriti's cheek.

"Happy Birthday Princess.." Dhriti said kissing her cheek in returned.

"Happy birthday doll..." Dhruv said pinching her cheeks.

She gave them a shy smile and said "Thank you.."

She came out of his arms and went towards her father.

They both greeted everyone and sat along with Atharva's parents.

"Mumma papa how are you??" Dhriti asked giving them a hug.

It was Shavya's 5th birthday and everyone was here to celebrate her day. Everyone included Malhotra family too. Swati was in contact with everyone. She had forgiven their parents too. 

Kriti and Dhiraj were also there with their 1 month old son. The too had tied the knot 2 years back.

Whereas Dhriti was not able to mingle with her family. 

She was in talking terms with them , yes. But she shared only a cordial relation with them nothing more, be it with her siblings or their parents. 

"Dhriti beta.. How are you??" Her father asked.

"Fine.." She replied in one word with a formal smile.

Malhotra's had tried to mend their relation many a times. But she had cleared them that she had forgiven them and only share a cordial relationship with them, nothing else.

"Dhriti.. since you are about to give birth to your first baby so there is a ritual that girl comes and stays with her family for a few weeks after giving birth. We couldn't do this with Swati but if you don't have any problem... Will you??" Her mother asked with hopeful eyes.

They very well knew what was going to be her rely but still miracles do happen..

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"Sorry auntie... I am not letting her go this far, that too after the birth of her child. I want to be with both of them always ensuring their safety..." Dhruv said before Dhriti can reply anything.

Her family became a bit upset but they somewhere knew that this was going to be their reply.

"Okayy.. Leave all that.. Let's cut the cake." Atharva said sensing everyone's change in mood.

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The party came to an end and now only family members were left. Shavya was looking at the gifts she received with curiosity. She was sitting relishing her 3rd cup of ice cream.

Dhiraj came and sat beside Dhriti. 

"Dhriti..." Dhiraj called her.

Dhriti looked at him with raised eyebrow and put the spoon in her mouth.🙄

"Stop having this...This is your third cup already." Dhiraj teased her.

Dhriti glared at him and went back to her eating.😒😤

Dhiraj snatched her ice cream teasing her further.😁

"Give it back..." Dhriti said trying to get her ice cream back but was not able to due to height difference.

"Noo.. baby.. You are already looking a balloon. And being a good friend I am, i will not let you have it further." He said.

Dhruv who was looking at them chuckled.😝

"Look now even your husband thinks like that... You are looking a baby elephant if you eat more you will turn into a big elephant soon.." He said just to tease her.😝😏

But Dhriti took it seriously. She looked at her baby bump then at them with tearful eyes.🥺🥺

Dhruv noticed it before anyone else.

"Oh shit... Dhiraj i am gonna kill you.." He rushed to Dhriti's side.

"Baby.. look he was just kidding. He didn't mean it." He tried to pacify her but damage was already done.

Tears started rolling down her cheeks. 

"Noo.. i know he is saying truth only. I have become fat."

"DHIRAJ...." Kriti glared at him with her hand on her hips.

"Baby.. I swear i was just kidding.." He defended himself.

"I don't know but if she doesn't stop crying now... You are out of the room for next month." She said making Dhiraj shock. 🙊

"Noo.. Dhriti let's go i have to show you something." Dhiraj said taking Dhriti near the balcony.

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"Woaah... jiju how do you handle her... Does this happen to every  girl?? If yes then I am not marrying anyone.." The youngest brother of Dhriti replied making everyone laugh.😂😂

Soon Dhriti and Dhruv returned home where Dhriti was sleeping the whole ride. Dhruv tucked her to the bed and pecked her forehead before drifting to a peaceful sleep.😍😴

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Next day he wake up and found himself alone in the bed. He looked at the time it was 8 in the morning. Usually Dhriti would wake up around 9. He was in half sleep when he heard a loud voice

"DHRUV SHARMA....."

(P.S.- Any guesses who is it?? 😁😂)

He shivered at the tone and ran downstairs.

"What?? What happened??" He asked while reaching the living room.

He saw Dhriti sitting along with his mom and bhabhi. And Dhriti was crying.

"Dhriti what happened?? Is it paining somewhere?? Should i Call the doctor??" He said kneeling down in front of her.

 Before she can reply his mom held his ear tightly and twisted it.

"Ahh.. ouch.. Maa it's hurting.." He screamed in pain.

"It's hurting? What you would say about the way you have hurt my daughter??" She roared in anger.

"What did i do??" He asked innocently.😐

"What did you do?? You don't know anything? How dare to call my daughter fat??" She asked.

"What?? When did i call her fat??" He asked.😶

"Mom It was Dhiraj who said that... I didn't do anything..." He explained.

"But mom he did laugh at me.." Dhriti said with puffy eyes.🥺

(P.S.- Dhruv bete ab to tu gya.... (Dhruv now you are gone )😝😝😂🤣)

"Go to the kitchen... You will prepare all the meals today.." His mom ordered.

"But maa??" He was cut by her again.

"I said LEAVE NOW" 

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Dhruv ran to the kitchen and saw his father chopping vegies and brother cleaning the shelf.😂

"You two here??" 

"I said to my wife that she is turning lazy..." His brother replied.

"And i probably have said to your mom that she is turning old..." His father said and continued to chop vegies.

(P.S.- No i am not laughing 😂🙊 

Just imagine the scene.🤣🤣)

He sighed and started his work. 

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"Ahhhh...."

The trio was busy in their work when they heard an ear-piercing scream. They stopped their work and looked at each other.

"Dhriti..." Dhruv said and they ran towards the living room.

Dhriti was clutching cushion in pain. Dhruv's mother was holding her other hand and rubbing it to calm her down.

"I think she is going to labor... We should take her to the hospital immediately." His mother said.

"But.. There are still 10 days for her due date..." Dhruv said as he was too shocked to react.

"Sooo?? So what?? We should wait for 10 days to take her to the hospital..." His mother replied in irritation.

"Dhruv... Pick her up and come outside... I will take out the car." His brother ran outside with the keys.

Dhruv stood there panicked not knowing what to do. Dhriti's another scream brought him back to reality. He picked Dhriti in his arms and took her outside. 

Dhruv laid her down and kept her head on his lap. He caressed her forehead and spoke comforting words to calm her down.❤❤

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Everyone was waiting outside the room praying for the good health of both the mother and the baby. Dhruv was numb to react. He was getting panicked with every second hearing Dhriti's screams.

After 6 hours of labor Dhriti and Dhruv's princess was born. Their family was over the moon. The tears of happiness rolled down the Dhruv's eyes. He thanked god and went to meet his wife and their princess.🥳🥳

Dhriti's was laying on the bed with a tired face. But there was happiness glowing on her face. Dhruv pecked her forehead making her open her eyes.😘😘

They both looked at each other with teary eyes. The doctor entered their room and gave them their princess.

They held her in their arms and looked at her in admiration. She was looking at them with curious eyes.😍❤

"So have you guys decided any name??" The doctor asked.

"VAMIKA...." They both replied together and tears of happiness rolled from their eyes.❤❤❤

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Hello everyone.

How you guys are doing?? 

So here is the final part of my story "❤Yearning for Love❤" 

I know i updated too much late but i was really occupied with my study and exams.

I hope you guys like it.😊💖

Thank you thank you soo much for showering this much love on my story. I would really be grateful to you. This journey has been amazing. 🙏🙏

And your response and comments made it more special.❤🙏

Love you all ❤❤

Lots of virtual hugs from my side.🤗🤗

Take care everyone.

Stay blessed, Stay Happy.😊

Keep smiling always.

Byeeee..

-Pratima :)