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I got down from my car, took out my shades. Here I was, infront of my mansion.

The Malhotra Mansion

But this time, I hadn't any smile on my face, like I always had whenever I would return back from office to home because my home, wasn't 'home' anymore.

I knew this time, all would fall apart. All would be incinerated because she'd seen me with Alya, last night and I knew, I had to confront her now.

I rang the door bell and it got opened in first ring itself.

She was standing right infront of me, all numb. She was staring at me, I could see her eyes swollen, dried lips and face looked totally pale. To be honest, I felt guilty! Well I'd love her to the fullest in this 5 years of our relationship.

She was my only love! I never even imagined of replacing her but I guess, almighty doesn't want us to be together now. She'd gone far from me, very far that even if I would try to touch her, she wouldn't take a second to vanish. Perhaps..She and I, were never 'we'.

I wanted to start up the conversation but no words came out. Her eyes were still glued in mine.

God, this was making me weak..

Go for it. Just end it, yes.

"I..you--" But before I could say something, the servant came with a glass of water and gave it to me.

Okay, I can't discuss our personal matter infront of any other people right. I drank it in a go meanwhile she made her way to our bedroom, which would soon become just mine, yet again!

I carefully opened the door of our room, thankfully my chotu prince wasn't there. I saw her, sitting on the bed. Her head was resting on the bed board.

I made a little courage and marched closer. She looked up at me and got up instantly. She would have almost fallen back but luckily I held her steady.

She looked little uncomfortable when I touched her and this obviously pricked my heart. I pulled my hands off her, immediately

Her uneasiness was something which was very common nowadays. I don't know, why was she punishing me like that?

I always wanted US together, mentally, emotionally and physically too!

Being a man, I had my needs! It wasn't like we were illegally doing something wrong but she was my wife afterall. And I was her legal husband, so I had the right to touch her no? There was a time when she craved for me to love her but now, whenever I did so, she always back off.

I never forced myself on her. We used to get cosy very often. After the birth of OUR baby, Aarush, our love was still intact! But when time passed, we didn't get close after.....

God knows how long..

"I want divorce" I stated, looking at her face which was totally blank.

Instead of getting annoyed, she asked softly "Why?"

Why? Seriously?! Wasn't she upset with me?

I thought she would get hyper on me after what she saw yesterday night.

"Well.. you already know the reason. Last night--"

"I asked, why?" She asked yet again. I know she was trying not to remember about last night. Alya was close to me so obviously, she must be feeling bad because she was my legal wife. She had the right to be mad at me.

"I'm having an affair with Alya. It's been 1 month since we are seeing each other. I'd promised to be with her and I-- I'm no longer in love with you." I said. Well I know I should be ashamed of myself because despite of having a wife, still I got into an affair with someone else

My wife, Nandini Malhotra, was such an innocent soul, pure-hearted human & ofcourse a loving wife too until something happened! Something was missing! She used to talk less to me, not giving me any attention. She changed! She wasn't the one with whom I, Manik Malhotra, married to. She wasn't her anymore! I don't know why but I guess, we weren't meant to be.

"And what about our 5 years of relationship?" She asked, still softly

"I don't know. I.. I'd already gave her a promise." I said in a low tone

"But what about the promises you gave me, 5 years back?" And here again another question and I hadn't any answer

God..

"We took vows together!" Her voice cracked, tears were springing to her eyes. She was heartbroken, which was what I'd expected to see. I felt bad, real bad! The idea of divorce felt more real now. But I can't do anything.

The woman who had spent 5 years of her life with me, was now a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time but I couldn't take back what I had done. We weren't a couple anymore!

I dashed out of room. I can't see her in this state. I can't see tears in her eyes, no!

Nandini's pov

He'd no love for me anymore. He wanted to divorce me. I was so heartbroken! I wish, I was never been born in this world, ever. Tears slide down my cheeks.

I had a guilt! I never wanted to lie to Manik but, if he got to know about me, he would be shattered! I wanted him to smile, to be happy! After calling him numerous time last night, I decided to go to his office as it was already very late!

When I got in, there weren't any staff members but then I heard sounds from Manik's cabin

When I entered in, what I saw made me numb, shocked, surprised! Alya was so close to Manik, getting cosy & all..

This literally broke my heart into pieces.

All the moments that I'd spent with him, those blissful moments which we shared together, was incinerated..

Just when I was about to turned away, "Nandini.." His voice rang in my head but without even glancing at him, I dashed out of the cabin

He hurt me! I love him like a true lover, loyal wife and here, my husband was busy with someone else! Well, Alya was his friend since long, but still, seeing my husband, my love of my life with someone else, was the worst thing ever! How could he betray me? How could he just--..

But this was what I wanted right?

No. I never in my life, imagined that he would ever deceive me. I did not deserve to be betrayed!

But it's okay. Now it would be more easier for him to forget me. Finally he would get over me.

Manik's Pov

It was next day, I woke up and glanced at a sleeping Aarush beside me. I placed a soft kiss on my baby's forehead.

Aarush... My boy, my two years old baby!

He was the bestest part of my life. I got up. Withing an hour, I was ready & was going through a file when I got a call from Alya.

"Manik, where are you? You have a meeting today." She seemed to be little annoyed though

"I--I'm just on my way to office. I'll be there in few minutes" I said, still reading the paper

"Don't be late"

"Yeah." I cut the call. My eyes roamed around the bedroom to get her glimpse. I didn't see her since I woke up. Perhaps she was outside. I marched out, descended the stairs. I made my way to the kitchen, as I knew she must be there only.

She was busy making something, maybe coffee. I kept the paper on the side table and silently walked closer to her.

Few hair strands were disturbing her and I hardly could get her face view.

"Nandini" I said, she was startled with my sudden voice. She turned to me, and my eyes were stuck with hers.

She was indeed the most beautiful woman...

"Ma-Manik?" She mumbled, but all seemed unheard by me. I put some hair strands behind her ears. I so wanted to hug her tight and kiss her soft eyes,..

My hands made their way to her waist, pulling her closer. She hit my chest instantly. I leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on her forehead, she closed her eyes, feeling my touch. This maybe would be the last time that I would touch her

"Manik" She gasped when I pulled down the back zipper of her dress

Damn! I can't control..

I slide the dress off her shoulder a little and placed a kiss there. My lips lingered there for a moment. I leaned more in, and started placing wet kisses on her neck

"Manik!" She moaned my name, as I gave her a love bite.

Did I just did that? Oh lord.. being with her, was heaven! This seemed like a dream.

But soon the dream was broken when Nandini pushed me back with a full force

I was stunned by her move. Why was she pushing me away? She wasn't in love with me anymore, was she?

"Why are you pushing me away, Nandini? Why are you behaving like a stranger?" I asked but I got no answer in return. My anger rose at its peak. I took the paper and gave it to her

She gave me a look which I ignored. If she didn't care about me then why should I?

She read the paper and her eyes widened. I knew it,

Expected reaction...

"Divorce papers..?" She asked in disbelief.

"Yes" I said but she did nothing instead, she tore it apart

What the...!

"I need time" She said, sharply and I sighed

"Fine" I walked out of the kitchen.

Was taking a divorce a good choice? Our Love was Actually real! But then how did this far distance came in between us? How??

My vision became blurry. I felt weak! I wanted to shed my unshed tears! My home wasn't 'home' anymore...

***

The meeting went on well. The entire day was very hectic, for me. I closed my eyes as I took my seat just then I felt a hand pressing on my head. I looked up to see the face.

"Relax.." It was Alya and I sighed. She'd been a very good support & friend till date. We were close but not too much close. She wanted me to give her that thing but, I always end up denying that, I need time. I never had a courage to take a step towards her.

I had a doubt, would she support me till forever?

Suddenly Nandini flashed in my head. My wife, Nandini..

My son..!

"Umm..Alya, I should leave" I stood up from my seat but she blocked my way

"Manik, do you love me?" Her sudden question made me stopped.

Did I love her? Well I didn't know the answer yet! She wrapped her arms around my neck.

I knew what was coming, didn't I?

She leaned forward as she closed her eyes. This would have been our first kiss only if my phone wouldn't have ring.

She groaned in frustration, I let out a chuckle

"Just a minute Alya." I smiled at her and took out my phone. It showed 'Wifey' so I picked it up immediately

"Yeah?" I answered, but no response instead I heard wailing of a baby.

Aarush?

"Aarush? Baby?" I asked, bitting my lower lip. Was he alright?!

"Papa.. mumma!" And here my heartbeat rate was increasing! Was Nandini alright?

"Baby, shh! I'm coming okay!" I said in an assuring tone and next, the call got disconnected

"Alya, Nandini..Aarush.. I-- I have to leave. My family needs me" I hurriedly picked up my coat and moved out without even listening to her. I knew she would have many questions on her mind right now but my son,.. my family was more important.

Within 30 minutes, I reached home

"Nandini? Aarush.." I yelled out as I entered inside

"Nandini..." The entire house seemed so empty!

"Nan--" I stopped abruptly when I was her coming downstairs with Aarush in her arms

"Manik, what happen?" She asked but I just ran forward and took them in a tight hug, just to make sure that they were safe & sound..

"What's wrong?" She asked softly as she rubbed my back with her one hand. I guess, she noticed how much I was trembling. Trembling with fear!

"Aarush.." I pulled apart and took him in my arm "Baby, you fine na?" He nodded cutely and I looked at Nandini. She still seemed a little pale and weak! "Nandini, you--"

"I'm fine. You don't need to worry about me" She said, sternly. Okay, that was kinda rude huh!

"Actually, Aarush called me and--"

"Yes. I wasn't giving him ice-cream so, he took my phone, searched for your number and called you to complain about me. But you tell me, how can I give him ice-cream at this time? He might get ill no" She explained to me the matter and I gave a look to Aarush who remained silent.

"Aarush, I'll give you loads of chocolates tomorrow okay?" I tried to distract his attention from ice-crem and bingo, I got successful

"Yessh!!!" He exclaimed, clapping his hands. And Nandini went inside the kitchen. I don't know why but I wasn't convinced by her answer.

Something seems fishy..!

Aarush couldn't talk much as he was just 2 years old so I couldn't even ask him to explain me about the real matter

***

"Manik.," I was in my study room, doing work on my laptop when I heard Nandini's voice

"Hmm?" I hummed, still busy on checking the work. She extended a paper towards me. Okay, this would be some contract or 'will' papers, maybe.

"Have a look" I stood up from my seat, as I glanced at it

Divorce papers??

I gave her a confused look. But she wanted time right?

"Read it" She gestured me to read at the end.

I read the paper, this time it had a condition!

Condition:- I don't want anything. Before our relationship breaks, my husband will stay with me, atleast for 1 month. We both, shall live as normal life as possible

I stared at her, raising eyebrows. I wanted an explanation

"Manik, Aarush is still a little kid! I've noticed that he doesn't laugh too often nowadays. Perhaps he'd got suspicious about us. You know na, every children wants their parents to be together! I don't want him to know about our matter so early. It's a request, I want you to take care of me, infront of him. Please? Only if it's not much to ask." Okay, that was kinda silly, I mean...

But okay, I accepted her request. So from now, we would live like, lovey-duvey couple just like we used to.. But this time, all would be a pretext just to show our son that, we still had that 'love' for each other.
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20 days later, I'd no office today so, I was completing the pending work at home.

"Papa, pleach na!" It was the ninth time, Aarush was asking me to make a race with him.

"Aarush, I'm doing a work na baby. Just a minute." I said, still checking some files. He made a sad face and I felt bad but, my work was important too!

"It's okay baby, come. Mumma will make a race with you" Here comes, his mumma. Aarush seemed really excited.

Both left out in the garden, leaving me alone at home. Tbh, the loneliness was disturbing me! Seriously, the house seemed so empty without Aarush &
Nandini.

I continued my work when, a loud sound made me alert

Aarush..!

I hurriedly went out to the garden, and there both were laughing out loudly, laying down on the green grass

Damn, they scared me..!

"What happened? Why are you guys laughing so loud?" I sat down next to Aarush and Nandini smiled a bit.

"Mumma..fell!!" Aarush laughed little more louder.

"You win and mumma fell down?" I asked and he nodded. I glanced at her if she was ok.

All of a sudden, she covered her mouth as she started coughing, real badly!

"Nandini" I rubbed her back, a maid was passing by so I asked her to bring water.

"Mumma" Aarush freaked out and pointed at the corner of her lips.

"Blood! Nandini" I took her hand in mine, and her palm was covered with little drop blood

Was she coughing up blood?!

"Nandini, we have to see the doctor, right now" I was panicked. This was a serious matter

"Manik, I'm fine. It's just that when I fell down na, maybe my lips got a little cut. But I'm fine." She gave me a faint smile but still, my heart wasn't convinced. Just then, I got a call from Alya

"Manik, we've planned a dinner date today. You remember no?" Oh sh!t, I totally forgot about that.

"Umm...yeah. I remember. Be ready at 6. Okay!" I said, and soon, I cut the call.

"Papa,.." Aarush gestured me to take Nandini in my arms as she looked a little weak.

Nandini smiled as she glanced at me. She wanted the same, we have to keep the divorce matter a secret for now.

I scooped her in my arms, and took her inside the house. But when I picked up Nandini, I felt that she'd lose weight!

Was she doing some kinda exercises??

We could hear Aarush shouting "Yupiee, Papa taking mumma in his arms..." He was clapping his hands in excitement and we both went 'aww' seeing his cute antics.

I made her sit on the couch

"Papa, pick mumma, always.." Okay, so our son wanted me to take his mumma in my arms everyday..

That's fine... his wish, granted!

"You sure, you're fine?" I asked her, yet again

"Yeah." She reply, her face looked more pale now. Something was wrong.

I went in my room to get changed.

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The same day, I returned late at home. I made my way to my room, just to witness a sleeping Nandini. Aarush was sleeping on his big baby crib. He was still very fond of the crib that he sometimes sleep there only.

After getting freshen up. I laid on the bed. Nandini was sleeping, facing my side, when surprisingly, she leaned on my chest, holding me closer. She was still in a deep sleep.

I could smell the fragrance of her shirt. Her face was very pale and I realised, I hadn't really looked at this woman for a long time! There were fine wrinkles on her face. Her hair looked little! For a moment I thought, what I had done to her?

Guiltiness was overpowering me. I felt more and more guilty!

The next day, I carried her down to the breakfast table. She was losing more and more weight! Aarush was already sitting there, next to us.

"Nandini.. you fine right? I mean, you eating your every meal in time no?" I said as I moved some hair strands behind her ear

She gave me smile and spoke "Don't worry hubby. This is just for a matter of time"

Matter of time..? What did she mean by that?

I got a call from office, well I had a meeting today. Time to leave but tbh, I wanted to stay at home, with my family!

"Bye" I kissed Aarush on his cheeks, who was muching a chocolate.

***

I returned back home, after a hectic day. I saw Nandini walking upstairs. My feet unknowingly made its way closer to her, and I scooped her in my arms.

She smiled as if she knew, I would pick her up. She wrapped her hands around my neck and I brought her more closer to my chest. I held the body tightly and I realised that our sense of intimacy was growing again. We were getting actually very cosy nowadays and surprisingly, She didn't push me back.

Now, It became more easier to carry her as she weighed nothing! She was getting thin!

"Nandini, what's wrong?" I asked as I laid her down on the bed.

"You're face look so pale and, you're getting thin! Are you okay?" I asked, as I was really having concern for her.

But her next step made me astonished. Her warm lips were sealed with mine! That was unexpected!

Her lips on mine, after a long time... that was pure bliss! The taste of her mouth, the feeling of her skin seemed to have got inside me as I held her more firmly. Suddenly my heart was beating real fast! I sensed the same feeling which I'd felt for her, 5 years back! But.. wasn't this wrong? What about Alya?

We broke apart in the need of air. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might start changing my mind.

"Sleep." I said and walked out of the room.

I went to the living room and settled myself on the couch.

Just few more days, and we would be apart. I would be with Alya. Then what about Nandini?

Sleep was far away from me. I closed my eyes but all I was seeing was, Nandini..

How can I divorce the woman, who spend her 5 years of her life with me? How can I do it?

5 days later.

I was getting ready for office, Nandini looked different today, she was holding Aarush close to her. When again, she started coughing.

Without wasting a time, I poured some water in the glass and made her drink it from my hand. She stared at me for a moment, and I smiled back at her. In these few days of our togetherness, I realised how wrong I was.

I knew, I can't do it. It all became very clear to me. I knew, my heart still belongs to her!

My heart still beats for her..

Manik Malhotra was still in love with his wife, Nandini Malhotra.

I made my way out, I knew what I had to do. I drove to Alya's place.

"Manik, you here? I mean, we were anyway gonna meet at office no?" Her face carried a confuse expression.

"Alya.., I'm sorry but I can't divorce my wife. You remember, you asked me if I love you? My answer is 'no'. I know you just want to kill me right now but, I don't want to divorce my wife anymore. Sorry." I said, and left.

She must be mad at me. I knew, I did wrong but, realisation hit me too late! I made my way back to home.

This time, I surely had a genuine smile on face. Even if Nandini doesn't want me close to her, I would still be with her, I would still hold her hand, until death do us apart.

I bought some red flowers before moving to my mansion.

I entered inside my mansion. I made my way to my room. I didn't knock as I wanted to give her a surprise and tell her how much, I love her.

I was all time smiling when a loud cracking voice inside, made me alert.

I hurriedly twisted the knob and I opened the door, only to witness a weeping Aarav, sitting on the floor and Nandini..

My grip losened, and the flowers fell down on the floor instantly

Nandini was lying, lifeless on the floor..

"Nandini!!" I bend down to her, patted her cheeks to wake her up but darn it, she was unconscious!

"Papa.. mumma!!" Aarav was crying and I didn't know what to do? The servants were on holidays too. Sh!t!

I scooped Nandini in my arms, and laid her down on the bed itself.

"Baby stop crying. Mumma will be fine okay?" I said softly as I brought him close to my chest and patted his back. He seemed to be sleepy though.

Meanwhile, I took my phone and called the doctor but..

"Manik st--stop" Her voice made me stop.

"Nandini.." I heaved a sigh of relief. She opened her eyes atleast. She got up and sat back.

"Thank God! I was so scared!" I took her in a side hug as I'd held Aarush in my arms

"I love you, Manik" She whispered against my chest

"I love you too, Nandini. I love you very, very much! And I'm genuinely sorry. I'd realised, I was so wrong baby. I'd behaved like a jerk. But I promise this time, I won't leave you ever! Nandini.. You aren't just a star to me, you are my whole sky and I'll stay with you, until death do us apart." I confessed my feelings, as I pecked her forehead constantly

"Manik, I love you! And I'm sorry too, for hiding such big thing from you.. I love you" She mumbled as she held my hand in her grip, leaving me confused!

Hiding? Was she hiding a big thing from me?

Suddenly her breathing became heavier.

"Nandini..? Baby you alright?" I asked, panic, overpowering me

I felt her hand getting loosened out from mine. Next I felt her whole weight on me.

My love was unconscious again. But this time, her eyes were closed forever...
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Suddenly that weather full of joys changed..
All the dreams streamed down the eyes...
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2 YEARS LATER

I was so crazy
All the time I made you cry.
You walked away and never said goodbye
On and on, on and on
I guess I lost you, now you're gone

I tried to hide the pain,
But all I see is you
How can I do it?
I don't have a clue.
On and on, on and on
I guess I lost you, now you're gone

I remember the prison of all memories
And I'm drowning in tears
Come and help me please
Stay with me, Stay with me
Baby, when the lights go down

The song hit my mind, and I felt strangely subdued as I drove back home. A lone tear escaped my eye. I still regret for making you cry, Nandini..

There are many paths infront of me But there isn't the path that reaches you...

It was night already when I reached home. I got out from my car.

"Papa.." Here comes my little kid, Aarush.

I bend down a little, and he jumped on my arms. I twirled him around and gave a tight kiss on his cheek

"Did you have your dinner?" I asked softly as I made my way inside, still taking him in my arms.

"Nope"

"Why?"

"I wanted to--to have it with you" He kissed my cheeks and I stared at him.

He reminded me of Nandini, she too used to wait for me ..

I shook my head, and put Aarush down. I asked the servant to serve the food to Aarush while I went to take a shower.

I was taking a shower, and again, Nandini flashed in my head.

I miss her..

***

Aarush & I, settled on the bed. I tried to make him sleep but sleep was far away from both of us.

"Papa, when will God give me back my mumma?" And he asked me a question of which I didn't have the answer either.

"Baby, It's too late. Sleep" I caressed his hair. My cheeks were wet by now. I tried hiding my pain infront of Aarush. That innocent doesn't even know about her mumma..

That day, when I took her to the hospital. It turns out that, she'd been fighting cancer for a few months. She knew that she would die soon, that's why her final request was to be with her.

She wanted to spend some real times with me! She wanted our son to see how much caring & loving husband, I was and that, his mumma & papa, love each other, unconditionally

I didn't even try to find out what was wrong with her.

I still regret for not taking a good care of her, earlier. I wish, I could bring her back..

After Aarush went into deep slumber, I got up, & walked to the window, staring up at the sky.

"I'm sorry Nandini. We miss you. We still love you.." I said as tears rolled down my cheeks

Now there was just me, sadness and,.. Only the old stories were left to recall...
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Loving you is losing my soul.
I was in a lost battle death,
At my door..
A dog in a backyard,
Feels for my pain..
Beer in a broken bottle wet,
Paint and rain.

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Oh damn! Did I make you cry?!

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