"Something happened to her and I'm sure it will surprise you."
Shahrukh frowned, not understand what she's saying. Riya smiles then offers her hand to Shahrukh. Shahrukh just shake her hand while looked at her in surprise.
"Congratulations Mr. Khan, your wife is pregnant."
Shahrukh was stunned for a moment. His eyes widened in surprise and his heart pounded. He didn't give any response. His brain is busy digesting the sentence and imagining several possibilities that will happen in the future.
"What's wrong ? You aren't happy about this news ?" Riya said again.
Shahrukh woke up from his mind. He pulled his hand and cleared his throat awkwardly. "Thank you." That's all he can say. He was too shocked by this news.
"I understand there are many things you are considering right now. But this time, please look after your wife well. Pay attention to her resting patterns. You know she is very weak."
Shahrukh nodded in understanding. He thanked Riya once again before leaving.
He dragged his feet through the hospital corridors to Kajol's ward. He didn't know what to react to this reality. On the one hand he is very happy, what he dreamed of for years will soon come true. But on the other hand, he doubted his wife's health condition. He knows how risky this pregnancy is after what happened to Kajol six years ago. Riya also warned him a lot about this. He was very worried if this opportunity would fail again like before.
His hand pulled the knob of the door. All pairs of eyes were immediately fixed on him. Their hopeful eyes stabbed into him. Several times Tanuja asked him questions but he didn't respond. He approached Kajol who was lying down with a small smile at him. He returned the smile and immediately hugged his woman tightly.
"We succeeded.. Thank you.. You made my dream come true. Thank you so much.." he whispered to his wife while occasionally kissed her hair. Kajol just smiled broadly and nodded her head. She understood what Shahrukh said.
Everyone in the room was astonished.
"Shahrukh, say it clearly. What happened to my daughter ? Why did she get here ?" Tanuja asked him again.
Shahrukh broke the hug and wiped the tears in his eyes. He turned and looked at his family one by one.
"I will be a father for the second time." he said proudly while showing his dimpled smile.
Instantly the entire room was enveloped by a sigh of relief. Aryan and Tanisha immediately approached Kajol and hugged her tightly. While Tanuja approached her son-in-law, smiled at him and then hugged him. Shahrukh smiled broadly, he could feel the hope and happiness of his family. He promised this time he wouldn't let anyone destroy this trust.
**
Since then, the days passed well. Shahrukh called Farhan and asked him to postpone his filming schedule. Luckily he understood Shahrukh's position at the time and gave him leave permission for several days. During that time Shahrukh always guarded and accompanied Kajol under any circumstances. He also treated her very well.
Today Shahrukh has to take Aryan to the airport. The boy must return to London immediately because his school will begin in a few days. Shahrukh can't take him to London because he couldn't leave Kajol alone at home. Her condition isn't stable yet. So last night he called Gauri and asked her to take Aryan to his dormitory. Luckily Gauri didn't refuse. Even though the two have a bad relationship, they still communicate if it is related to their son. Aryan understands this and doesn't object to his father's decision.
Aryan himself actually doesn't want to go anytime soon. He still wants to spend time with Kajol. Moreover, she is currently pregnant with his future brother. He still wants to tease her with his jokes. He still wanted to listen to the story from her until he fell asleep on her lap. He wants to take care of his mother so that the incident doesn't happen again.
Aryan turned to his father who was busy with his phone. They are on their way to the airport. As usual, they are busy with each other's thoughts.
"What ?" said Shahrukh, realizing that his son was staring at him.
"Dad, when are you going to go back to work ?" Aryan asked.
Shahrukh kept his phone in his pocket of and then turned to Aryan. "About two more days."
Aryan sighed deeply. His face turned worried. 'Mom will be home alone. Nobody takes care of her all the time.'
Shahrukh frowned in surprise at Aryan's sudden face change. "What's the matter, Aryan ? You don't like that ?"
"Can't you delay your schedule ? At least until everything's okay ?"
"What are you talking about ? What do you think is not okay ?"
Aryan bowed his head. "Maa..."
Shahrukh smiled and shook his head. "So you're worried about your beloved mother ? Take it easy, everything will be fine."
"Dad, don't you remember the incident ? At that time you also said the same thing. You also underestimate the problem and see the consequences."
Shahrukh put an arm around his son's shoulder, trying to make him sure that what he thought wouldn't happen. "Hey, listen. At that time I might not care much. But don't worry, this time I'll be more careful. Nobody will hurt your mother. She will be fine."
Aryan looked back at his father. Somehow he was hesitant to agree to it. "You promise ?"
Their car stopped right in front of the airport. Gani gets out of the car and unloads Aryan's luggages from the trunk. Shahrukh and his son are still in the car engaging in increasingly serious conversations.
Shahrukh nodded once more to convince Aryan. "Son, your mother is my wife. I can't possibly not take care of her. You don't need to worry too much. Finish your school well and don't think about anything in here. I have arranged everything."
With that explanation, they closed their conversation. Both of them got out of the car and immediately moved towards the departure terminal. From a distance they could see Gauri was waiting for their arrival. They approached her and then smiled at each other.
"Sorry we're a bit late." said Shahrukh
"No problem. I just arrived too." said Gauri. She turned his gaze to Aryan. "So, are you ready ?"
Aryan nodded. He hugged his father tightly. "I say goodbye, dad."
Shahrukh ruffled his son's hair and kissed the top of his head. "Take good care of yourself. Do your school work on time and have sufficient rest. Whenever you feel tired, call me immediately."
Aryan released his hug and held up his thumb while smiling.
Shahrukh smiled and turned his gaze to Gauri. "Please take care of my son. Make sure he arrives at the dorm without anything lacking."
Gauri nodded. "Shahrukh, he is my son too. I will take good care of him."
After that Aryan and Gauri walked away from Shahrukh. Aryan waved to his father once more and disappeared into the crowd. Shahrukh waved back and smiled. He always felt sad every time his son goes like this. But he also knew that this was the best for him. He turned then walked back in the direction where his car was parked. He wants to go home soon to meet his beloved wife.
**
News of Kajol's pregnancy quickly spread throughout India. Everyone talked about this news. Bollywood news platforms put the names of Shahrukh and Kajol as their main headlines. That is why Shahrukh and his family are now being targeted by reporters who want to clarify this news.
Shahrukh had just come out of filmcity to monitor the filming process of his latest film when reporters gathered around him and asked for the truth of the news being hotly discussed. With a happy smile he confirmed that the news was true.
"I'm very happy. Please wish both of them all the best." he said.
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A tall man with a mustache and beard seemed to grit his teeth when he saw the news air on his TV. His eagle eyes stared hatefully at his TV screen. He didn't like his smile. He didn't like them to be happy. His hands clenched fiercely and hit the arm of his chair several times. He can't accept this happiness.
He turned off the TV and threw the remote in any direction. He stood and walked toward the window, staring far into the crowded city of Mumbai. The heartache that he had kept for ten years had not faded yet. His revenge on the couple has not been extinguished. He still wants to see their destruction.
"You may be happy today, Shahrukh. But look what I will do for you."
~ TO BE CONTINUED ~