Manvi slowly began to lose her consciousness, she misses her balance and trips from the stool. Aarav grabs her before she could land on the floor and hurt herself. He makes her sit on the bed and gets the glass of water.

Manvi drinks the water, Aarav asked in concern "Thik ho??"

She shakes her head "haa..."

"I don't think so.. Chalo hospital chalte hai" Aarav said worriedly.

"Main thik hun lekin" Manvi refuses.

"Listen! Tum abhi girne waali thi.. Tumse ladna nahi chahta hun main! Hospital apne pairo pe chalogi ya uthake leke jau?" he cautioned at her.

Manvi made a face, he assumed it as a yes. She stands up and both of them headed towards the hospital. They arrived in the hospital in half an hour, Aarav steps out of the car and opens the door for Manvi.

She steps out of the car and Aarav closes the door. He holds her hand and Manvi noticed the concern for her in his eyes. For the first time, she saw a different side of his. They went straight to Aditi's cabin, she takes Manvi to the room while Aarav waits impatiently.

He just prayed "God, please.. Iss baar meri bhabhi Maa ko nirash mat karna.. Ye aakhiri umeed hai unki"

About after half an hour, Aditi comes out of the consultant room. Aarav stands up from the bench and looks at her desperately.

Aditi said something, hearing which Aarav drops to the floor with tears brimming down his eyes.

The Obedient Hotel

Kaushalya, Nitya, and Aniket were attending the baby shower ceremony of their close friend. Nitya headed towards her friend Anita but Kaushalya stops her "kya kar rahi hai Nitya? Jiski kok suni ho wo ek garwati aurat ke shubh karye ki shuruwat nahi kar sakti hai" she taunts.

Nitya was extermely hurt hearing her words. Anita stared at her and placed her hand on her swollen belly. She said "Auntyji.. Meri godh bharai ki shuruwat mere hone waale bache ki maasi hi karegi"

"Ye kya kah rahi ho tum bahu! Itna bada apshagun karogi?? Nazar lag jayegi.. Kahi iski tarah tumhara bhi miscarriage hua toh kya karenge hum?" her mother-in-law shouted.

Aniket couldn't hear Nitya's insult anymore. "Nitu chalo.. Hum yahan nahi rukenge" he said.

"Aniket bhaiya.. Please aise mat jayie.. Kisne kaha Nitya maa nahi bani hai? Apka bhai ise bhabhi Maa bulata hai... jo Nitya meri godh bharai ka hissa bhi banegi aur shuru bhi karegi.. Warna ye godh bharai nahi hogi" Anita declared understanding the pain of her friend.

Nitya moves towards her with teary eyes. She performed the ritual and was emotional. She recalled her miscarriage and left the place with teary eyes.

Aniket followed her, he placed his hand on her shoulder. Nitya turned and hugged him tightly "kyun Aniket kyun?? Mujhe bhi maa banna hai.. Chahti hun koi aapko papa kahe aur maa ko dadi.."

"Himmat rakho Nitya.. Mujhe vishwas hai hamari akhiri umeed kamiyab hogi.." he said.

"Kab hogi Aniket kab hogi?? Aur mujhse bardasht nahi hota hai! Ek aurat adhuri rehti hai jabtak wo maa nahi banti.. Main adhuri hun" Nitya cries immensely.

"Aur bhool jao kabhi tum puri bhi hogi! Ye surrogacy ki fail ho chuki hai tumhari.. Ab taiyar ho jao ghar se jaane ke liye" Kaushalya shouted from behind.

Nitya was silent, she was hurt broken and shattered. Her heart was broken into a million of pieces as by this time Manvi should have got pregnant but there was no sign of any system which clearly indicated the failure of surrogacy.

Aniket held her hand and takes her towards the parking lot. He made her sit in the car, Kaushalya sits behind. Aniket keeps his hand on the car door and closed his eyes for a moment. He was feeling really helpless, he had implemented all the ways but nothing was in his favour. He had promised himself to keep Nitya happy but he failed to keep the promise "I am sorry Nitu.. tumhara ye dard main kum nahi kar paa raha hun!"

He sits inside the car and headed back home.

Nitya composed herself as she didn't want Aarav or Manvi to know what happened at the ceremony. They reached home, Aarav was sitting on the couch with teary eyes.

Nitya moved to him and kneels down in front of him "Aaru.. kya hua?? Tum roh kyun rahe ho?"

Aarav looks up at her biting his lower lip in between his teeths. Aniket also comes closer, he notices his expressions and asked "Mannu kaha hai?? Sab thik hai na?"

Aarav smiles lightly "bhabhi Maa wo.. Hospital mei.."

Hearing the word "hospital" from his mouth, they grew worried. Nitya asked in deep concern "hospital?? Mannu thik hai na.. Batao kya hua"

He holds her hand and smiles "aap... maa banne waali ho! She is pregnant" he finally reveals leaving Nitya in a state of shock.

She couldn't believe her eyes, she asked again "kya??"

He stands up and shouts in happiness "haan bhabhi Maa.. aap maa banne waali ho! Main chachu aur bhai papa"

Nitya covers her mouth with her hand, tears brims down her eyes. A while ago she was in deep grief and the recent news gave her the biggest reason for joy. Finally, the moment she was waiting for is going to happen. She stands and turns towards Aniket.. "Ani.. hum.."

Aniket was scared for a moment, seeing Aarav crying. He slapped his face lightly "Aaru aise koi news deta hai kya?? Heart attack aa gaya tha mujhe"

"Bhai khushi ke aansu they.. Jab Aditi ne kaha Manvi is pregnant main toh wahi khushi ke maare gir gaya..." He shared with him the excitement.

He showed her the reports, Nitya reads "positive" and heads to the temple. She lights the Diya in front of the Krishna and folds her hands in front of it "Kanhaji.. Aapne meri sunli! Aaj mujhe aapne pura kar dia! Sahi kehte hai aapke ghar mein der hai par andher nahi.." she prayed.

Kaushalya was standing there silently, it was a miracle which she never expected to happen. Aniket smiled and said "Dekha maa.. Humne umeed nahi chodi aur aaj wo ho gaya jiske liye hum sab taras rahe they! Aap Dadi banne waali ho aur wo bacha mera aur Nitya ka hoga bas janam kisi aurki kok se lega"

Aarav keeps his hand on Aniket's shoulder "maa.. Ab hum aapse umeed kar sakte hai ki aap bhabhi maa ko taane nahi dogi aur hamara saath dogi iss safar mein" he looked at her with lots of expectations from her.

Kaushalya said "bahut bahut mubarak ho... lekin jo bache ko janam dene waali hai wo hai kahan??"

Aarav smiled and said "Manvi toh..." he recalled and bit his tongue out.

Nitya and Aniket stared at him. Usually, Manvi cheerfully runs around the house but there was complete silence.

"Upar aaram kar rahi hai kya?" Nitya asked.

"Nahi bhabhi maa.. Actually main itna emotional aur khush ho gaya ki.. Use hospital mein hi bhool aaya" Aarav said in a low tone.

Everyone stared at him shockingly. Nitya and Aniket exchanged glances with each other "hey bhagwaan.."

Kaushalya eyed at him and scolded "paagal ho gaya hai aarav tu?? Uss bechari ko wahi bhool aaya! Jaake leke aa.."

Aarav walked toward the door but stops when Manvi enters the house. She was fuming in anger, she shouted "how can you come home leaving me alone in the hospital! Upar se phone bhi nahi uthaya tumne mera..."

"Wo.. khushi itni badi thi ki.. Mujhe dhyan nahi raha tum bhi saath ho mere" Aarav said in calmed tone.

"Tumne na ye jaanbujhke kiya hai... mujhe tang karne ke alawa kar kya sakte ho tum?" Manvi argued with him.

"Are.. bhadak kyun rahi ho? Aa gayi na ghar wapas.." Aarav's anger was triggered with her provocation.

"Haan wo toh Aditi tumhari dost hai.. Usne mujhe chudwa diya apne staff ke haatho! You are just so useless" Manvi confronted him.

"I am not useless..! Stool pe chadke tum girne waali thi.. Hospital leke gaya hun tumhe main.. You should thank me" Aarav said .

"Ehsaan nahi kiya hai tumne" Manvi replied.

Nitya and Aniket sit on the couch staring at them helplessly. Nitya says "Mannu.. Sun.."

"Di please.. Aap toh apne dewar ki side lena hi mat! Mujhe akela chodke aa gaya hospital.. Main abla nari kuch ho jaata mujhe toh?" Manvi asked

Aarav narrowed his eyes "abla nari? Iss shabd ka tumse koi lena dena nahi hai... samjhi na!" he argued.

"God.. guys it's a good news.. Toh ladai nahi karte hai na" Aniket tries to stop them from fighting.

"Wahi na jiju.. Itni badi good news hai ye akela aa gaya aapko batane!" Manvi blamed him, he purposly left her to the hospital.

"Are.. jaanbujhke nahi chodke aaya tumhe! Sorry bol raha hun na.." Aarav finally apologised but Manvi refused to accept it.

To be continued..