" Make Promises Only If You Have the Guts to Keep Them & Not Break Them.

Coz Once You Break a Promise, It's the most difficult thing to Rebuilt that Confidence. "

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AHANA'S POV

I really had a tiring day. I was grateful that Ansh fed me. When I woke up he was nowhere to be seen. I went to the study and saw him sleeping there on the couch. His laptop was also switched on. My workaholic husband. Ansh is really attached to his study. I had a shower and prepared coffee. I placed it near Ansh and greeting Dad and Grandad I left for the office.

I had a meeting with Jaai regarding the sales of our telecommunications products. It went on well and then we were just talking about sports when Ansh entered and created a scene. Why does he always do that I don't understand. I don't know what problem he has with Jaai. Whenever he faces him I see that he has a changed of behaviour. I ain't sure when will he understand that there is nothing between us. Anyways I like that jealous Ansh.

But I have learned to ignore him now. We are married for 9 and a half months now. And still there is no improvement in our condition. It's being from bad to worst.

I had an appointment with Dr. Mrs Bhatt. A weekly check up. Jaai said he was going to accompany me to the doctor. And not once but always. He was really excited about the baby. I knew Ansh won't be interested in what is happening to me and I don't care. It's good that I have Jaai with me. Or else I don't think I would have survived.

I didn't see Ansh the entire day. He had a lot of meetings piled up. At around 6 I left with Jaai to the hospital. I asked my driver to drive my car home since Jaai would drop me.

The check up went well. Doctor said that I ll need to rest a lot. I ll have to sleep on time and take proper food. Skipping meals will not be tolerated. I nodded obediently. I always wait for Ansh to return home and then I sleep but now I ll have to stop that practice since my baby is very important to me.

Jaai dropped me home and left. We had a chocolate pastry. It was my favourite. When I entered the house it was already 9. And the sight what I saw surprised me. I was more in a state of awe.

Ansh, Dad and Grandad were sitting in the living and watching TV. Football Fever. Boys... I was surrounded by them.

" Hey! Ahana..."

" Hi... Dad..." I said. A bit surprised. I have never seen all them like this. And Ansh is never home this early. Never.

" You look shocked. Never thought your husband to be early at home. But I need to take your extra care. Isn't it?" Ansh said. But he wasn't even looking at me. But that wasn't a necessary statement. He was just saying it for the sake of saying.

" Ahana.... It's good. At least now Ansh will be home early and can have dinner with us. A family time after a long time. " Grandad said.

" Hmmm.. I ll change and be back in a moment. "

Without looking back I rushed in my room. I was actually bewildered. But then I was very happy to see everyone together.

" So.... Had fun on with your appointment or should I say date?"

I turned around and saw Ansh standing in the doorway.

" Huh!!! What?? Ansh... Are we seriously having this conversation?"

" No... We are not. But don't you dare think I am home for you. I am home just because Dad wants it. "

" Good... You shouldn't be home for me." I said and went in the washroom. I had a warm shower.

When I came back I didn't see Ansh in the room. Glad he wasn't there. He is really driving me crazy. Why does he thinks that Jaai and I are more than friends. Never mind.

I got in my night wear and went downstairs. Sara had ready set the table and everyone was waiting for me.

" So... Ahana what did the Doctor said?" Dad asked.

I realised Ansh was looking at me now. It's his turn to be surprised.

" You went to the Doctor?" Ansh asked promptly.

" You weren't aware Ansh. She went with Jaai. She called me in the evening." Dad replied before me.

" Oh!! No.. I didn't know. " He said in a puzzled tone. And I was very happy coz its his time to face a bit of embarrassment.

" But... You ought to be aware. Ahana told me you were busy." He looked at me again. I continued eating. I was hungry. And I didn't give a damn of what Ansh was thinking at this time.

" So... What did the Doctor say? " Grandad asked.

" She said that everything is fine. But I need to rest and eat properly."

" Yup!! That you need to do. Trouble us whenever you like. Please be free. We are your family. And remember to trouble Ansh with all sort of weirdest craving. It would be fun watching your husband run here and there to fulfill those."

" Yes... Grandad...." I said chuckling.

Ansh was emotionless as before. I doubt if he has a heart or not.

After dinner everyone returned to their rooms. I had brought some good motivational books to read from a nearby library. I loved reading. It would be great in pregnancy.

" Ahana... Why didn't you tell me about the appointment?"

" Did you ask me once?" I replied pretending to read.

But Ansh didn't reply and left the room. Typical Ansh.... Abandoning in the middle of a conversation. But now I am used to it. Bad habits are hard to leave.

***

I have many things to take care of now. I am already one month and 2 weeks pregnant. In few weeks my belly will swell too. I had to take care. I am just a bit tensed now about the morning sickness that I have been having from the past 2 days. It's really a gross feeling. You have all the kinds of weird feelings in your stomach and that uneasiness when we are at the sea.

I laid on the bed. I looked at my left. It was empty as usual. It's been a while that Ansh slept beside me. It is getting a bit lonelier now a days. I couldn't sleep at all tonight. I had some kind of uneasiness in my heart. After twisting and turning I got up. I wore a jacket and went to check on Ansh. He was still sleeping in the study. The lights and his laptop was on. I switched  them off and covered him up in a duvet. No matter how many times I did that I never got tired of doing it. I closed the door, switching the AC on. He was a workaholic though.

" Ahana......"

" Dad... Ohhh!! Actually Ansh was working here so he slept here. I wasn't able to sleep so I came to check on him once." I said quickly. I just don't want him to know about us.

" Hmmm.. Coincidentally I am also not able to sleep. Mind if we take a walk in the garden. Fresh air may bring peace to both of us. "

" Yeah! Sure. I was thinking about the same thing. "

Dad and I went downstairs to talk a stroll in our private garden. As I mentioned earlier it was beautiful. It was a full moon night and the moon waa shining brightly overhead. I could also see some stars in the sky with some patches of clouds. Although monsoon has retreated partly, Mumbai rains are always certain. We still have some small spells. I like rains and enjoy getting wet in them. But I have been unfortunate this time though.

" Ahana..... What are you thinking?"

" Nothing Dad.... It's just so peaceful and calm here." There was a cool breeze flowing and caressing my cheeks and blowing my loose strands of hair.

" Yeah... It is. I always used to have a walk with Ansh's mother, Mina here." Dad said.

It was for the first time when anyone had spoken about her. I didn't even know her name expect for the huge photo of her that I saw in our living room. She was a beauty and Ansh was a perfect combo of her father and mother. Ansh and I never had a serious talk till now. He never spoke about his family and never did I ask him. I thought he wasn't comfortable. He never asked me about my mother neither did I ever ask him about his mother or grandmother. It's a soft corner which everyone dislikes to touch.

" Ahana.... Now since you are our family, you have all the right to know about her. I am pretty sure Ansh didn't say anything about her."

" No... Like.... Aaa... We didn't ever talk about it."

" Hmm.... I assumed so. Please don't judge him. He is not how he looks and pretends to be. " We ever now walking around the garden.

" Ansh was an introvert from the every beginning. Even in his school he used to speak with only his close friends. Ansh never had the privilege of motherly love and so did you but still you were lucky than him. You had your Ma with you. Even Ansh had his granny with him. He was very close to her. Closer than us. He loved her dearly and so did she. "

I had seen her grandmother's photo next to her mother. Both were an absolute beauty.

" He used to share each and everything with her. But Ansh was devastated when she passed away 7 years ago. He was only 23 then. That incident affected Ansh a lot. More the us. " Dad was getting a bit emotional now. I can imagine what Ansh had been through. I was a new born when I lost my Mom, it's not that painful but I still feel that emptiness. But Ma filled it. Same was the case with Ansh but it was more intense and painful.

" Dad... What happened to her?"

" She had the most peaceful death.That day Ansh had returned from his business trip or we can say a seminar. He was very excited and he wanted to sleep beside his granny. He wanted to tell so many things to her. They spoke for the entire night and he slept on his lap only. But in the morning when he woke up his granny didn't wake. Doctor said there wasn't any such problem with her. She passed away sleeping beside the person whom she loved the most. Doctor didn't have a specific reason but on one hand we were happy that she wasn't bed ridden while on the other we were upset that she was all well then how can this happen. "

" Oh!! Ansh surely must have been devastated. " I said with tears in my eyes.

" Hmm.. He was. He took a long time to recover but I still doubt whether he has recovered fully or not. We had to compose him so that he lights the fire to her body. It was the most difficult situation I have ever faced.
He never shares what is there in his heart to anyone. But after marrying you he has a very pleasant smile on his face. I am happy for him."

" I also want him to be happy. " I said.
I just thought for once that he ll be very happy and the new life coming will make up things between us. But I doubt nothing will happen. No matter how hard I try. He is stubborn than me.

" Ahana... Will you promise something?"

" Yes... Dad... "

" For the first time after Mom left us, he has been happy being with you." I doubt not. He is not happy with me dad. I wish I could tell him that. I don't know why does he feel that he is happy with me.

" He is Ahana. Trust me. I don't know why is he holding himself back. He has bonded very well with your Ma and finds his granny in her. No doubt she loves him just like how much she loves you. Promise me Ahana you won't leave him ever. I swear he ll not able to handle it. He isn't as strong as you. He just pretends to be. I know things between you and him are a bit off. But... Please Promise me You won't leave him whatever may happen. I can't see him miserable again. "

Dad was now looking at me for my answers. We were now standing in the middle of the grass lands.

" Dad... Trust me!! I didn't hold Ansh's hand to leave it someday. "
That's another thing if he abandons me and goes away.

" I am not leaving him no matter what happens. It's a promise." A said with a genuine look. And I meant what I said.

" Thanks...... I think you should sleep now. It's not good for your health to stay awake. "

I nodded and we returned to our rooms. But whatever I said to him wasn't just like that. I really mean each and every word of it.
I didn't marry Ansh with the intention of a divorce in later part of life. But it just didn't turn out how I had imagined.

When I returned to the room I peeped in the study. Ansh was still as I had left him. I smiled and went in the room. I was really sleepy now but my promise to Dad was still in the back of my mind.

***

Life is good till now. I can't say best though. It's a week and a half since Dad and I had a talk. Jaai has been a frequent visitor to my office now and I enjoy myself seeing Ansh getting angry on each of his vist. He also visits our house bringing sweets and fruits for me. I don't know why he hates him so much. Jaai and Ma also accompany regularly to my weekly checkups. Mrs Bhatt recommended them frequently to ensure that I take less stress.

I would feel a new life growing inside me and it's a beautiful feeling. I am now 2 months and 1 week pregnant. I had heard that when a women is pregnant she gets a lot of craving for weird food stuff. I had some but not much. Jaai was with me every single time time I went out for some work. Although my tummy didn't swell that much he didn't leave my side. For once I wish it was Ansh.

But Ansh didn't even ask me how I was. But he always came back home early and had dinner with us. He ensured that everyone knew we were very happy together. He sleeps in the study working while I work in alone in the room itself.

" Hey! Hana... What are you thinking?" Jaai asked. We were in a park taking a walk. Mrs Bhatt had asked me to walk at least an hour and half a day so I don't have problems during labour. I was eating a chocolate Icecream. It's my favourite and Jaai was having his Butterscotch.

" Nothing......" I replied melancholy.

" Hmm... So... You just wishing that Ansh was with you right now. Isn't it?"

" No... Not at all....." Yes I was.

" You can't lie Ahana every time. I too someday wish that I had her by my side but see how unlucky I am that I can't even speak to her. But you still have him with you.... "

He was correct. Jaai's pain is more than mine. We have tried hard but we reached a dead end. We returned to where our car was parked. Just as I was about to get in another car stopped beside me and I recognised it at once.

It was Ansh's car.

He pulled down the glass and looked at me. Jaai was standing beside me and we both were having ice-creams in our hand. He was handing me a tissue. His brown orbs staring right through me.

" Hey!! Ansh...." I called him all of the sudden like a kid. But he just sped off, ignoring me. I looked in the direction where his car disappeared.  

Why was he like this God!!

Jaai dropped me home and we preferred staying quiet the entire ride.

When I entered I saw Ansh had already changed and got in his sweats.
He was watching TV. He was alone in the living.

" Ansh... Why didn't you stop at the park? I called you."

" I didn't want to disturb your sweet time with your friend. That's why. I don't like inferring in other's life."

" Can you talk sense sometime? Why you like this? We have been married for more than 11 months now. "

" I have been always like this. I think you realised it a bit late. And we have been married for 10 months 2 weeks and 5 days. I like to be exact. "

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