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Next morning,

Just as Pihu gain consciousness, doctor gives them green signal that now they could meet the patient.

Raghav entered Pihu's room,his heart racing with relief and anxiety. Seeing her lying there with lots of wire attached to her body , her entire right shoulder is covered with white bandage. Her face is looking all dull and pale. His eye softens on moving down on her belly. His baby is growing there.

He felt a surge of conflicting emotions- joy at the sight of her safe and worry etched deep into his brow.

'Shona' he whispered,his voice thick with emotion as he rushed to her bedside. He caresses her cheek lightly.He desperately wants to listen to her voice.

Pihu stirred in the hospital bed,her eyelids heavy as she she slowly regained consciousness. The faint beeping of monitors echoed in the room. As she blinked her eyes open, the first thing she heard was Raghav's voice,filled with a mix of relief and concern.

'Shona ...can you hear me?' his voice was gentle,yet filled with with underlying worry that tugged at her heart.

She turned her head towards him,a wave of relief washed over her as she saw him sitting beside her. His eyes fixed on her with an intensity that spoke volumes.

She tries to speak,her throat dry and her voice barely a whisper.

Her hand instinctively went to her belly. A wave of fear gripping her as she remembered the events that led her here. She felt a surge of panic ,her fingers trembling against the slight curve where baby was growing.

'Raghav..' her voice quivered with worry ,tears welling up as she looked up at him searching for reassurance.

Raghav's heart clenched at the sight of her distress. He moved closer, his hand gently covering hers on her belly, feeling the slight movements beneath his touch."Pihu, our baby is okay," he said softly, his voice filled with conviction and love. "Both momma and baby are fighters. You've kept our little one safe."

Pihu's breath caught as she felt his touch and heard his words. She closed her eyes briefly, a silent prayer of gratitude as she leaned into his touch, finding solace in his strength and certainty.

'Why did you hide about your pregnancy from me Pihu?' his gaze searched hers , wanting to understand.

Pihu's eyes fills with tears again,guilt washing over her.

She shakes her head gathering her thoughts before speaking.

'I...I wanted to surprise you' she admitted , her voice shaky.

'I wanted this to be special moment for us. But I didn't thought that things would turned out like this'.

His expression softening as he realised her intention but still he couldn't remove the scene from the head how she took the bullet which was meant for him.

'Even after knowing that you are carrying a baby ,you still took this huge risk ?? Why Pihu ?? ' Raghav ask her in a betrayed tone.

Pihu shakes her head as she tries to reach his hand.

' You tell me what would I've done if something happen to you or our baby?? ' his eyes filled with tears,his words carrying weight of the concern and fear for their safety.

He looks away.She holds his hand. She could understand his fear.

' Abhay was pointing a gun on you Raghav. I couldn't just watch and let you suffer '. She admitted ,her voice choked with emotion.

'That time ,only thing appeared in my mind ,I have to save you..I have to save you from taking that bullet and we both have that believe on you . Me and our baby believed that you would save us'.

'I will never forgive you for this. Keep this in your mind' he looks away with tears.

She smiles grabbing his cheek forcing him to look at her, 'Do you think I will leave you so easily huhh?? Throw this stupid thought from your head into the gutter. You're forever tied with me in this bond'.

She cupped his cheek in her hand, feeling the warmth of his skin beneath her touch.

Raghav met her gaze, seeing the sincerity and strength in her eyes that both comforted and reassured him.

"You and me, we're in this together," she continued, her voice steady despite the emotions swirling within her. "No matter what happens, I'm here. We'll face everything together."

Raghav's eyes softened with love and gratitude. He covered her hand with his own, holding it against his cheek, feeling the weight of her promise and the depth of their connection.

' Promise me you won't take such risk again' he pleaded softly ,his voice laced with concern.

Pihu nodded earnestly, tears still shimmering in her eyes as she whispered, 'I promise, Raghav. I won't do it again.'

After few minutes..

Pihu wanted to ask him for a long time.

Raghav, you ..I mean you are happy right ..with this news?" Her voice was hesitant, filled with hope and fear.

Raghav's heart swelled with love for her. He leaned in closer, pressing a gentle kiss on her forehead."I'm more than happy, Pihu," he whispered against her skin. "I'm overjoyed. Thank you for making me a father".

Pihu's tears flowed freely now, a mix of relief and happiness washing over her.

She squeezed his hand tightly, grateful for his understanding and love."I love you, Raghav," she whispered, her voice filled with sincerity and love.

Raghav smiled warmly, his eyes shining with love and devotion."I love you too, Pihu. More than words can say."

He smiled tenderly, his heart swelling with love for her. Leaning closer, he moved to kiss her on the lips, but she hesitated, a playful smile quirking her lips.

"Raghav, it's morning breath," she teased gently, a hint of self-consciousness in her voice.

Raghav's eyes crinkled with amusement, his love for her shining brightly. "I don't care about morning breath," he murmured huskily, his voice low with desire.

With that, he closed the gap between them, capturing her lips in a deep, passionate kiss. His hand cradled her cheek tenderly, his lips moving against hers with a hunger born of their shared ordeal and the overwhelming love he felt for her.Pihu melted into his embrace, her one arms placed in his chest as she responded eagerly to his kiss.

The world around them faded away, leaving only the warmth of their bodies pressed together and the sweet taste of their love.

In that moment, amidst the quiet of the hospital room and the gentle hum of medical equipment, Raghav and Pihu found solace in each other's embrace, their love and passion reaffirming their bond and reminding them of the preciousness of life and love.

After there tender moment, Pihu gently pull back from Raghav's embrace,her concern for Ritu etched on her face. She remembered how she was struggling in that men's arm to leave her. Her heart clenches remembering her crying and teary face. How she was shouting her name and she couldn't anything at that time.

'Raghav how is Ritu ?' her voice tinged with concern. 'is she okay?'

Raghav gaze softened as he took her hand in his squeezing it gently in assurance.

'Just before meeting you ,I met her. She is okay but quite weak. Abhay's men has injected drug on her body but thankfully, doctor has managed pumped out the poison in time'.

Pihu gasped ,her hand covering her mouth in shock and concern for Ritu.

'Ohh my god' she whispered her voice trembling.

' Don't worry Pihu,now she is out danger. She is all okay. Mumma,papa and Shreyansh is all with her now. She'll need time to recover but you know our Ritu is strong'.

Pihu nodded,tears welling up her eyes as she felt a surge of relief knowing that her bacha is all safe and in good hands.

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