Bound by Vows novel Chapter 75

Kabir's POV

"What has happened to her doctor?" I asked him while he was checking her nerves.

"She was getting panick attack... most probably reliving that scenes which happened with her..." He said checking her nerves.

"She was not even able to recognise my touch. She was thinking me that bastard" i said with frustration as i was feeling helpless when she was calling me for help assuming me as akhil.

That bastard has inflicted such pain to her. I will rot him in hell.

"Give her some time. She needs your love and care, specially in this condition. I have given her injection to calm her. She will be up in an hour" Doctor said while i nod.

I again hold her hand while sitting on the stool.

I turned around when hear a click on the door. My father-in-law was standing their with guilt and lot of tears in his eyes.

I didn't invite him inside as deep down i felt he is responsible for my wife's condition. His egoistic and conservative thoughts ruined her past years.

"I...i am sorry payu...i am responsible for everything. I..i never imagined that i was throwing you into the grave by that marriage...i am responsible for ruining your life..." He said while sitting on opposite side while taking to my unconscious wife.

I agree with him but i know my wife thinks otherwise and she won't like him like this.

"Papa, you don't have to remorse like this. That was all past and payal will not like you this weak..." I said though i am not good in these talks.

He nodded but continued tearing his eyes. I felt bad for him but again it was his own doing.

After a while, he walked out of the room while i was still waiting for my love to wake up.

I felt a movement of her eyes and immediately felt a relief.

"Payal, baby...are you okay?" I asked her when she finally opened her eyes.

"Kabir..." She said with a weak voice.

"Yes baby it's me..." I said while tried to sit.

I helped her and she immediately hugged me tightly...

"Kabirr, he...he kidnapped me, molested me...i am ruined now...how will i liv-" she said while sobbing but i interupted her before she assumes more...

"No...he didn't do anything to you... you're safe and you fought him and didn't let him do anything to you, my love..." I said caressing her hairs...

"But...but he killed my avi...kabir he killed him...how could he do this...he was innocent and got killed because of me..." She confessed shocking me. I cannot believe that bastard stoop that low to murder someone...

However i composed myself quickly and focused on her as she started crying profusely...

"Calm down love...we will deal with him later...i promise you he will rot in hell for whatever he did...but please you need to compose yourself...your crying will affect our baby..." I said making her looking at me...

"Our baby?" She asked me...

"Yes soon-to-be mumma... w're pregnant" i said with a huge smile on my face...

"I knew it" she said with tears falling down but this time with a smile...

I touched her stomach while she placed her hand above mine...

"Thank you sweety for this wonderful gift..." I said while kissing her forehead...

"Kabir, that akh...akhil??" She asked with a fearful voice...

"Forget him...i will take care of it...you just focus on yourself and our baby..." I said reassuring her...

She nodded her head. Soon, doctor checked her and she was doing fine.

After a week...

I came back home from a police station. Akhil has been charged for murder and kidnapping with molestation charges. Court hearing will start in a week or so. I don't want Payal to go through this but it is inevitable. I will try to keep her involvement minimal.

I went into my room where payal was sitting infront of window...

I hugged her from behind while keeping my head on her shoulder. She got startled but soon relaxed in my arms.

She is deeply affected by the revelation of Avi's death. I am making every effort to divert her mind and she shouldn't dwell in past.

But some pains goes with time only. Time is the healer for many pain.

"Have you eaten anything?" I asked her while inhaling her sweet smell...

"Umm..." She hesitated confirming that she didn't.

"Come... let's go" i said holding her hand...

Payal’s POV

“Are you sure Amu?” I asked her for the nth time.

“Yes di, what is their to be unsure?” She asked me while tying the knots of her blouse.

“But your kanyadaan (a ritual in indian wedding) should be done by ma instead of us” I said while eating the ice-cream.

Today’s the most awaited day for Kunal & Amaya. Finally they’re getting married. Poor souls have waited for so long and I didn’t want it to delay more due to my pregnancy.

I still cannot believe I am six months pregnant now. Feels like yesterday I got tangled into this arranged marriage of mine with Mr. Arrogant no no…Mr. Romantic Duggu Khurana. I blushed at my own thoughts.

“Di, are you again lost in hot dream of your hubby?” Amu’s voice brought me back to present…

“Yes, just wait…from now onwards I will ask you the same question” I teased her back…

She hold back her blushed cheeks from my gaze and diverted to our previous conversation.

“Back to the topic, I want my kanyadaan to be done by you and jiju…and that’s final…” She said stubbornly…

“Ok fine” I said licking my lips as I know how stubborn she could be…

“Good…I think you should also get ready” she suggested while stylist brushes her with makeup…

“As if someone will look at my fat body” I whined looking at my baby bump.

I know its normal to gain weight during pregnancy but constant teasing here and there making me concious of my own body.

“Di, sometimes you’re too adorable” amu said gesturing to pull my cheeks in the mirror.

I smiled at my own childishness and went out to my own room for getting ready.

We are having all functions together as it was difficult for me to manage the both roles as sister and sister in law in this condition. Therefore, decided to do everything in our mansion only.

“Don’t you dare to walk out when I am talking…” I heard Divya’s voice coming out of one guest room situated behind the stairs while climbing it…

I turned back and climb down slowly to reach there…Why she is shouting and on whom? As far as I remember this room is alloted to…

“I am not interested in you or your talks. Understood?” The voice belong to none other than my brother.

Yes, this room is alloted to Nikhil but what they are talking about?

I slowly opened the door only to see nick snatching his hand away from Divya’s grip.

“I won’t let you go unless you answer me…” Divya said…

What is happening??? It is not any normal fight and why would they fight when they hardly know eachother.

“I am not answerable to y-“ nikhil was shouting back at divya which is very rare to watch.

My brother hardly gets angry. He is a sweet boy…

“Nick…” I interrupted nikhil who was ready to push Divi.

They both were looking shocked to see me.

“Di…”

“Bhabhi…”

They both parted soon as if nothing was happening before I came.

“What was that?” I asked raising my eyebrows.

“Ummm… nothing dii” nikhil said without looking in my eyes which told me he is avoiding the situation…

“But what I heard, it doesn’t seems to be nothing” I said.

“Bhabhi, actually the thing is we…” Divya started but stopped when nikhil tried to give a hard glare to stop her.

I actually laughed mentally as I am witnessing new side of my baby brother.

“Divya don’t look at him but me. Nobody can hurt you and tell me the truth only…” I assured her.

Nikhil turned his gaze down after listening to me.

“We…we are…were kind of in a rela-“

“Payal, what are you doing here?” Kabir interrupted us…

“We were just talking about something” I told him.

“You can talk about it later. We’re getting late. You have to perform rituals as well. Lets go” Kabir dragged me while Nick breathe a sign of relief.

But I eyed him saying it’s not over.

There is definitely something cooking up in between these two.

“Why are you lost? Are you not feeling well? Should I call the doct-“ Kabir started his non stop questions.

And it’s nothing new. It has been like this only since the time he got to know about my pregnancy.

“Relax husband. I am perfectly fine.” I said while started to climb up the stairs.

But next second, I was lifted by him…

“Kabir what are you doing? People are watching us” I said while clutching his neck for my dear life.

“Let them see and be jealous of us” he said while climbing up the stairs.

“But kabir I am not petite anymore. You will be tired” I started whining about my weight.

“I would love to see you in this condition again and again” he comments making me widen my eyes.

We reached our room and he opened it with his foot.

“You mean more kids. Not at all, our family is complete now with the upcoming baby boy” I said while he placed me on the bed safely.

“I want a daughter. Maybe a son after this…” He said keeping his hand on my swollen belly.

“I am telling you. It’s a boy” I said pouting my lips.

“Girl…”

“Boy”

“Girl…”

“Nooo…it’s a boy” I screamed loudly…

“Okay okay, it’s a boy. Why we are arguing over this thing. It doesn’t matter, what matters is the healthy baby. I don’t want anything to happen to you or our baby” he said emotionally.

My heart swelled with pride and respect for him. Because I have seen men who wants son specially when they already have a daughter.

“We will be fine. Don’t worry” I said hugging him.

“Enough of emotional talks. Let’s get you ready first” he said while composing himself walking towards the closet.

“Kabir I can get ready myself. You don’t need to…” I said while placing the dupatta on the couch.

“Baby, tell your mom that dad wants to pamper you both…” Kabir said coming out of the closet while placing my dress on the couch.

I smiled at his words and let him do what he wanted.

“You’re glowing my love” he commented after getting me ready…

“It’s the magic of your love, my love” I said cheesely…

“Flirting, are we?” He asked raising his eyebrows..

“Its an art darling. Not everyone can have it” I said seductively grazing my finger on his chest…

“Oh gosh, your pregnancy hormones will be a death of me” he said in a hoarse voice…

“Let’s go, everyone must be waiting for us…” I said creating some distance between us.

I laughed when I heard his frustrated groan.

At the wedding ceremony…

Looking at the Amaya and Kunal reciting their vows, it reminds me our marriage…

“Thinking about ours, love” Kabir whispered in my ears…

How easily he can read me…

“Hmm, I am thinking how arrogant you’re at that time…” I said with pouting face.

He chuckled loudly drawing many attention towards us.

I eyed him to which he muttered sorry to me…

“You’re the only one who faced my extreme emotions…be it my warth, attitude, anger or love… isn’t it???” He asked me…

“Hmm…and I am happy to have you as my everything” I grinned ear to ear.

Our banter stopped with the Panditji calling us for Kanyadaan.

Kabir helped me in sitting down…We both followed the instructions along with the groom and bride.

My eyes brimmed with happy tears as somewhere I have fulfilled the unspoken promise given to Avi to take care of his baby sister.

She will be in front of my eyes for the whole life and Kunal…he is perfect for my Amaya in everything. Their happiness speaking the volumes.

On the other side…

Author’s POV

“Don’t you dare to pull any stunt in front of our family and disclose anything related to our past” Nikhil threaten divya after dragging her secretly from the mandap…

“What if I do exactly the same? What will you do?” She threatened him.

She is getting pissed at him. What she wants was another chance with him. But he is too adamant to give it to her.

“There is no future for us. I am getting married soon to my fiance. And I don’t want you to destroy my happiness…” he strictly told her.

She was shocked to hear it. As far as she remember his engagement got broke in the past. Now who is this fiance of his…

“Is this really your happiness? To stay away from me…” She asked with brimming tears in her eyes.

“Y-yes” he said while turning his back to her.

“Ok, fine. If this is what you want, then goodbye nikhil. Because I am tired with apologies, for the crime I didn’t commit. I agree it was my impulsive decision that time. But what do you expect from a 20 year old unmarried girl. Well, there is no use of such talks now. I just wish I never met you at that time.” She said pouring out her heart.

“It’s good that you understood earlier than expected.” Nikhil said with a stiff face.

She stared at his back with tears but when she didn’t received other than that harsh remark, she went back to the ceremony.