𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫�...

B E L L A

One Year Later...

I groaned loudly when the continuous ringing of my phone disrupt my peaceful sleep. Stretching out my hand, I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and frown when Isha's name pop on my screen. I looked at the time and it's two-thirty in the morning. Urgh!

Answering the call, I pressed the phone to my ear still snuggling in my soft silky pillow. "Hello?" My voice came out tired and hoarse probably because all the speech I gave for the last few days.

Her high pitched voice came through the phone. "I'm going to divorce Arnav."

"Good for you he-WAIT WHAT?"

I sat up straight and I think a muscle in my neck just crack given how fast I moved my body but I didn't care because I felt like someone just thrown a sack of rice on my head.

"What the fuck that's supposed to mean?" I yelled not caring if I woke up the guy right next to my suite.

"I'm not kidding, B. I'm divorcing him and even pressing emotional harrasment charges." She spoke and I could literally feel the anger cursing through her.

I took a deep breath and got up from the bed tying my nightgown around my body before I walk to the balcony.

"What happened? Did he hurt you? Are you okay? What about the baby?" I ask concerned.

"No, he hurt me." She mumbled and burst into tears.

"Isha, you're scaring me. Tell me what happened?" I asked. How can he hurt her? I know Arnav and he loves Isha too damn much to even lay a finger on her.

She sniffs. "He didn't brought me the strawberries."

Another silence.

I scoffed. "You have got to be fucking kidding me Isha Arora. Are you for real? Did you fucking check the time? It's fucking two in the morning and you scared the shit out of me." I rant feeling the sudden urge to smack her head and I'd have if I wasn't 12 hours away in another country.

What I'm gonna do with this girl.

"Are you seriously blaming me? I can't go out looking like a fucking whale. I'm fat again, B." She cried again making me roll my eyes at her. She's pregnant and currently in her last month. She'd be probably due in few weeks which is why I'm trying to clear the rest of my schedule so I can be on time when the baby comes out.

"Isha, baby I didn't-

She cut me off immediately. "No, that's exactly what you mean. Arnav hates me because I'm a fucking cow now and that asshole won't understand that I'm carrying twins. He won't even look at me but you won't understand. You're not pregnant, I am."

My breath hitched at her last sentence and I found myself at lose of words. I let out a deep breath. "You want strawberries? I'll order for you. They'll deliver at your address." I said walking back to the joint kitchen as I pour myself a glass of water. Talking with Isha always dehydrates me.

"Really? You're the only one who loves me, B. Thank you and yes please come back quickly. Pari and I miss you so much. And the twins too." She mumbled laughing again and I shook my head in disbelief.

"I miss them too. I'll be back in couple of days. Tell Arnav to call me when he's free. He's going to get a good lecture from me."

"Sure but just don't scold him much, yaa? It's not his fault that I crave sweet things every ten minutes."

I chuckled. And here I thought she was divorcing him. "Alright, girl. Take care."

After she hung up, I ordered fresh strawberries from online and then added her address. I had a little help from one of my client who have a strawberry farm.

I looked at the time and sighed knowing I'm not sleeping anytime now. I should have known her sudden call in the middle of a night. It's usual for me and I think I'm habitual now.

I grab the icecream from the fridge and walk towards the couch turning on the TV. I settled on a supernatural series and I snuggled into the warm blanket. If I can't sleep then I should probably do something to kill my time.

I checked my phone for any call or messages from Mahir but there was none. I guess he's still in the plane. His last text said he's leaving for England and it will take few days. We haven't talked much since I left for Seattle.

We're working on a ecological project and need approvals of environment protection officers. It's a US based project so we need the signs of their country officers.

I have been so busy with the presentation and running around taking meetings that I haven't got the time to call my husband but mostly I'm not calling him on purpose. I miss him but there's things far more complicated that it could only be discussed when we're face to face.

Mahir and I never really get married again. Things weren't normal at the time with Veronica's death and Reyan's father in the comatose. And to be honest, I think it's for the best because for me marriage is scarred. It's a one time thing, pure and holy.

It would have looked normal if we're in a drama but we're not. It's a real life and we're already married, so there's no point in doing it for the second time.

We did missed the whole marriage vibes because I wasn't his choosen bride but nothing could hide the fact that we did get married that day although none of us really wanted that but it happened and I couldn't be more grateful.

Over the past few months, my relationship with Mahir has changed a lot, in a better and happier way. We had our wedding photoshoot since none of us really feel like getting married again. After that we went to Mauritius for our honeymoon but because of our works we had to cut it short. Although no work or time can stop Mahir from telling me how much he loves me.

One year and I think I'm falling for him all over again. I seriously don't know when all of this started. When I started to fall for him, maybe it was when he held my hand in the elevator or when he saved me.

I think it all started in the hospital when I was in his arms for the first time. His hand that were securely holding me and his hazel eyes that looked down at me as if I'd disappear the second he blinks.

Mahir is not very fond of showing emotions but when he does it's raw and deep and I think I just started to understand the kind of person he is.

Between my thoughts I didn't realize when I drifted to sleep.

I woke up hearing a loud pounding on my door and I exhaled tiredly walking to the door to lash on whoever ruined my sleep.

When I opened the door, Shaina was standing infront of me with a scowl on her face. She was wearing stunning red strapless dress with her hair tied in a high ponytail.

"Jeez, you stink Bella." She sneered pushing me away and walk inside my suite. I followed after her lazily and slumped back on the couch.

"Yuck, what is this?Who eats cucumber with icecream?" She made a disgusted face and I rolled my eyes trying to sleep more but the devil standing infront of me with judging eyes is making it impossible.

"Shaina, what are you doing here? Don't you have somewhere else to go?" I yawned. Shaina volunteer to come with me because of the work load.

She raised a brow. "Don't tell me you forget?"

I frowned. "Forget what?"

She scoffed. "Are you drunk Bella? How can you forget we had to meet Mr Castle today."

My eyes widened and I sat up immediately glancing at the clock. It's eleven in the morning and our meeting was fixed for ten. Shit! Shit

"I think I overslept." I mumbled hopping off the couch but tripped in the process. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.

"Overslept? Looks like you had a movie marathon last night." Sarcasm dripping in her tone and I followed her eyes. Some stupid movie was playing on the screen and the coffee table had icecream and chocolates spread all over it. I don't remember falling asleep.

"Rearrange a meeting with him. I'll be back in ten minutes."

Giving her one last look, I walked to my room to freshen up.

~

The garden of Mr Castle's house was lit up with string lights as the get together was supposed to held there. I could see tables and chairs set up outside. Guests were gathered, drinking and chattering, their laughs ringing in my ear.

"Do we really have to be here?" I groaned and felt her linking our arms.

"He's busy man. You should be grateful he agreed to meet us." She mumbled and I rolled my eyes.

"Let's settle the business and leave the place. How could they even drink in the broad daylight?"

I shook my head as we both made our way to Mr Castle who was talking with a group of dashing looking men.

I cleared my throat. "Mr Castle?"

His eyes snapped at mine and recognition flashes in his eyes before he excused himself from the crowd.

"Mrs Raisinghani, delighted to finally meet you." He took my hand and placed a chaste kiss before giving his dimple smile that had both Shaina and I drooling over him. That guy got a killer smile. Focus, Bella.

"Shall we discuss our business?" I offered him a polite smile and he nodded leading us away from the bustling crowd.

Shaina opened the file that we prepared two days ago. It's more like a presentation for our new ecological project.

"Let me start with an apology, Mr Castle. I had to take care of somethings-

He cut me off, his eyes gentle and green and squinty from smiling. "Don't be formal, my lady. I'm glad you came here. I was about to invite you to the party."

He did a hand gestures and seconds later a waiter arrived with two drinks to what I assumed to be scotch. Mr Castle took the glass and handed to both of us. I stare at the sparkling liquid and then at the beaming face of Mr Castle.

I cleared my throat trying to find any excuse to tell him that I can't drink this. I want to but I can't.

"Mr Castle I-"

I was cut off when Shaina snatched the glass from me. "She doesn't like scotch." She says and drank both the glass.

I glanced at her in confusion but she smiled softly.

"Oh, my apologies. Should I ask for Bourbon? Whisky?" He asked politely.

"That won't be necessary. Thank you." Shaina was quick to turn his offer down with a smile.

"Mr. Castle about the presentation, I'll really like you to go through with it. I can understand your concern but we take all the necessary precautions and I can assure you, we won't disappoint." I tried to smile but the nervousness was starting to kick in and I'm suddenly feeling nauseated.

God, this project is really important and I don't want to disappoint Mahir if we didn't get this. We all worked really hard on it.

"I know you won't, Mrs Raisinghani. I have known Mr Mahir since he debuted in this industry. His works and morals are the reasons why I'm standing infront of you. I trust his skills and instinct and I know this is going to be a huge success." He smiled softly causing my eyes to widen.

I glance at Shaina and she grinned squeezing my arms.

"Is that a yes?" I asked a little excited.

"It sure is." He chuckled amused by our reaction.

"Thank you, Mr Castle." I shook hand with him not believing he actually agreed. He left saying he needed to attend his guest.

"We did it."

Shaina beams pulling me into a hug. "Yes, we did." I grinned feeling overwhelmed all of a sudden. These past few weeks have been a total rollercoaster ride for me. My emotions are all over the place and I certainly feel like crying. I should be happy that the project is approved but I don't feel like celebrating. I need Mahir.

Shaina immediately sensed something was wrong because the next second she grabbed my arm and made me sit on a chair near by.

"Are you alright, Bella? Do we need to go to the doctor's?" Shs frowns as she places her hand on my upper arm, looking genuinely concerned. "You don't look well, Bella."

I don't know what gets over me with her word, but she's right. I'm not well. I don't know how to feel or who to talk to, and the one person I do want to talk is god knows where.

I feel the tears well up in my eyes, mainly from my build up emotions from the last few weeks. I try to shake my head, pulling away from Shaina but she grabs my arm again. "I'm fine."

She sighed. "I know you're not fine. Let's go to the docter's now. You look pale Bella and it's not good for you and the baby."

My eyes snapped at her words and I gasped, "What, are you psychic now?"

She chuckled shaking her head in amusement. "Well, you made a face when he gave you the scotch and you didn't requested your regular coffee like you always do. And not to forget the ice cream with cucumber slices and tons of chocolate on your table." She shrugged. "I'm not stupid to not notice all that and I think even your half cracked brother would tell that you're pregnant."

"Oh..my god." I choke out, a small half-cry, half laugh escaping from my lips.

"So?" She raised a brow. "What did Mahir say?"

And that's it. The tears I've been holding fell down my cheeks like a rainfall and I think I caught attention of the few people who stare at me in confusion.

"I didn't tell him." I choke out the word looking down.

Silence pours into the space between us. Shaina immediately sat beside me taking my hand and rubbing it gently to soothe my nerves.

"I found out the next day we arrived here. I don't know how to feel and what I want and I don't know how to tell him." I said honestly.

When I arrive in Seattle I wasn't feeling quite well. I threw up all morning and even felt light headed. I blamed it on jet lag and all the travelling but it happened the next day again. And again and again until I had to see a doctor.

If it wasn't for the morning sickness and the tender breasts, I don't even think I would be able to believe what the docters had said to me. I'm not sure if I fully do believe it now. I just can't wrap my mind around it.

I can't help but brush my fingers against my stomach. It's surreal to think there's a tiny human in there.

"Hey, it's going to be okay." Shaina said brushing her hands down my arms and trying to offer me some sense of comfort.

I don't think it's okay. Most people would have thrilled when they found they're pregnant but I have no idea what I'm supposed to feel. Mahir and I never really talk about babies. He sure do jokes around but I don't think he wants that. Oh...my god.

What if he doesn't want that?

My mind goes blank and my mouth is so dry all of a sudden that when I go to speak, nothing comes out. Realization hit me like a ton of brick and I was suddenly gasping. My hands started to shake and my whole body trembles.

"Bella?" Shaina try to shake me but I couldn't breath.

"W-What if he doesn't want it?" I swallowed the lump in my throat but the tears betrayed me. My heart feels like it's lodged in my throat and sinking to the pit of my stomach at the same time, my legs feel as if they're about to give out. All the emotions I stuffed back inside me came rushing back like a tornado.

"Bella, calm down. It's going to-

I couldn't hear her anymore. My head was filled with fear. I was scared, so scared. This baby can change so many things and I don't know if we're ready for it. I'm not even sure if I want to keep it.

I don't realize what I'm doing at this point, but everything is blurred through the tears in my eyes. There's a slight ringing in my ears and I feel like I'm not getting enough oxygen.

"Bella, breath." Shaina shakes me slightly just I hear multiple footsteps but my entire vision and mind is a blurred mess. I feel faint and almost like I'm about to pass out. Shaina is saying something and I'm not listening. Or maybe I am and I can't hear? I don't know but suddenly the garden feels like a small dark room and I'm extremely anxious.

A few seconds pass and suddenly I feel my legs wobble a bit. I'm light headed again and this time I'm feel like I'm actually going to pass out.

"Bella?" I think a few times as I hear a soft voice and suddenly Shaina and Rudra are crouched down next to me and I'm on the floor? I'm seated and Rudra saying something else.

Rudra? What is Rudra doing here? I don't know if what is happening around is real or I'm lost. The last thing I hear is Shaina's voice as she gets in my face, trying to tell or ask me something.

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M A H I R

"And how is Isha?" I asked pressing the phone closer to my ear as I make my way towards the car waiting for me. I caught Reyan waving at me with a annoyed look. I still can't believe I agreed to let him come along with me.

"She's fine, a little grumpy but mostly scared. It's twins and she's worried something will go wrong." I could hear him sigh at the end. Arnav is going to be a father again and I'm little concerned for him as it's twins this time. The first time he found out he was going to be a father, he freaked out. Although I never understood what exactly made him that nervous. It's not like he's dying.

"Are you okay? I know it's a lot but I promise I'll there as soon as possible." I mumbled and got inside the car earning a scowl from Reyan.

"I know. When are you returning?" He asked few seconds later.

"I just landed in Seattle. I'll pick my wife and then return tonight. Rudra is already here." I mumbled the last part with a frown and Arnav chuckled.

"Your brother can't seems to stay away from Shaina." He teased and I rolled my eyes.

"He's impatient. I told him we'll leave together after the conference but he said he can't wait. God, what am I going to do with my brother." I sighed resting my head against the seat.

"Don't be such a drama queen. You're the one crying around ever since your wife left you."

I growled loudly. "She didn't left me, asshole. She's working and besides I think it was a wrong idea to leave her alone." I'm such a fucking idiot.

Three week, ten hours and exactly thirty three minutes that I haven't seen my wife. I thought I'd be able to pull this off but now I'm started to regret this now. Maybe I should just leave all the work to my brother and settle somewhere with my wife in an isolated Island but I know it's not an option.

Bella loves to work. She enjoys it and I don't want to be the one to snatch that from her. She has passion for landscaping and I'm proud to say all her work has been marvelous. She's really talented and I'm damn lucky to have her not in my life but my company as well.

My employees adores her and she even started to train interns under her guidance. She's working really hard day and night and seeing her like that makes my heart swell with happiness.

But, that doesn't mean I have to spend days and weeks away from her warm touch.

Three weeks can someone fucking believe it? Three weeks since I smell her delicious scent, kissed her plump lips and had her body against mine. Three weeks since my poor cock has had his actual release. So, I had to take matters into my hand. Literally, into my hands.

We talked the first few days when she left for Seattle but then we didn't managed to call each other with all my work and current projects and then I had to fly to England for a conference meeting. After my work there was over I didn't wasted any second before flying here.

I can't possibly spend another second without seeing her or feeling her close to me. I missed her and I'm taking her home tonight. I don't care if there's more work left to finish because I have already reached my limit.

After my quick call with Arnav, I sighed closing my eyes to give a rest to my head a little. I have been in the jet for the last twenty four hours and it's right to say I'm losing my strength. I feel exhausted and just want to hold my wife in my arms.

"Rudra texted. He said Bella and Shaina are at Castle's. He's hosting a small party." Reyan informed and I hummed still closing my eyes. A two minutes nap won't hurt right?

"I'm hungry should we stop at a restaurant." He speak again but I ignored him completely.

"Are you sleeping? Or dead?"

"Do you want me to call an ambulance?"

"Do you want me to give you a massage?"

My eyes snapped open when I felt two pair of hands on my shoulder and I shot a glare at Reyan who smirked. "Glad you're still alive."

I rolled my eyes, "Why are you here, Reyan? Don't you have a daughter waiting for you at home?" I asked annoyed.

"Because I missed my darling sister." He shrugged with a smug look and I stopped the urge to smack his head.

"Remind me why I've decided to be friends with you again." I mumbled pulling out my phone and call Bella but it went straight to voicemail.

"Because you love me." He replied cheekily.

I didn't look up from my phone. "There's only one person I love and that's my wife, Bella. The rest of you can go to hell."

"You wound me, bestie." He made a dramatic hand gesture.

"If you don't shut up I'll throw you out of this car." I said looking straight into his eyes.

"You're just bluffing, I-"

He was cut off by the ringing of his phone and a frown settle on his face when he answered the call. He looked at me, his eyes widened and all the smugness gone from his face.

And I felt my entire world spin hearing his next words.

~

I'm rushing down the hall to the ER waiting room after being directed that way by receptionist at the check-in-desk. It's a fairly small area for family members which is why I'm caught off guard when I round the corner to the waiting room to find that Aaron Castle is here, pacing back and forth. He's a good friend of mine but very strict when it comes to business.

I slowed my steps and I felt like anytime my heart would jump out of my chest.

I found Shaina and my brother sitting with a worried look. Honestly, I have no idea what is going on. When Reyan said Bella was in hospital, I didn't waste any second before coming down here even though they said it's nothing to worry. But I was worried. Because Bella was rushed in my emergency services and I had no fucking clue what the hell happened. Rudra didn't give much information over the phone either, which only added to my fears.

I want nothing more than for Bella to be okay but her being in the hospital is the furthest away from okay and I don't even have a clue as to what happened.

Aaron was the first person to spot me and he nod at me with acknowledgement before walking towards me. "I was waiting for you, Mr Mahir."

"How is she?" I asked, my voice loud enough to get everyone's attention.

"She's fine and I'm sorry something like this happened in my presence."

"It's fine. I.. just want to see her." I swallowed the lump in my throat and he nodded.

"Let me know if you need any help." He patted my back before leaving. When I made sure he was gone, I strode towards my brother.

"What the hell happened?"

Rudra glanced at Shaina who then looked at me and then something behind me. I completely forgot Reyan was also with me.

I feel like I can rip his tongue out if don't fucking speak right now but the two doors opened and a lady steps out in some light blue scrubs and I don't hesitate to side step Reyan and stride towards her. I can hear Shaina and Rudra follow me immediately, but my focus was on the petite woman standing infront of me.

"Are you here for Bella Raisinghani?" The lady asks and I nodded immediately.

"I'm her husband. How is she?"

I didn't realize that my throat is completely dry or that I'm holding my breath, waiting for the nurse to answer my question. The world around me has disappeared. Including my brother and Shaina and Reyan who was constantly asking about Bella. My entire body feels numb as I wait for her to answer me.

It feels like eternity, although I'm almost sure that it's nothing more than a few seconds between me asking the question and her giving me a small smile. I can't tell if it's a genuine smile, sympathy smile or if it's something that docters are trained to do when they give news about the patient.

"She's doing well. Nothing to worry about. She had a bit of panic attack but we gave her some anti-anxiety medicines to keep her calm and she was only out of consciousness due to sudden drop in BP but that happens on occasion. She's absolutely alright and healthy." The nurse says.

I'm listening and trying to absorb everything she's telling me. But, I'm immediately relieved because as long as Bella is okay that's all that matters to me in this very moment.

"You can go inside. She's awake but be careful she's a little emotional right now." She gives me a smile again before glancing down at the clipboard in her hand. "The rest of you can wait outside."

I thank her quickly, feeling like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Bella is okay, my wife is okay.

I look at everyone and gave them a curt nod before turning to the door. Slowly, I step inside the dimly lit room and my eyes immediately spotted Bella resting on the hospital bed. I stand there a moment, a few feet from the bed, taking her in and catching my breath. Her hair is a bit tousled, she was in a sitting postion but, her fingers folding on her lips as she stare at something down.

I was too preoccupied with my thoughts that I didn't hear the soft whimpers. "Bella?" I coo at her softly, not wanting the startle her either. I was met with no response.

I moved closer to the bed, "Bella-Baby?"

This time she raised her head to look at me and in that moment I felt like someone just tore my skin in half. She was crying, her eyes were swollen and her lips trembling. She's shaking.

I rushed to her side but made sure I wasn't hurting her. "Bella, what happened? Why are you crying, baby?" I wrap my arms around her and she immediately rested her head against my chest. I felt a pang in my chest hearing her cry even more.

I rubbed her back trying to calm her down so she can tell me what exactly happened. I remembered the docter's words. She had a panic attack and suddenly I was seeing red. Bella didn't had any panic attacks over a year. I always made sure she wasn't alone in any closed off space and we even consulted a therapy session.

Then how come she suddenly had a panic attack? Then I remembered she was in the party and something must have happened there. Did someone said something to her? Did anyone hurt her?

I pull her soft, wiping the tears from her cheeks. "What happened, baby? Tell me did someone hurt you?"

"Mahir..." She croaks out with trembling lips. I held her closer stroking her hair trying my best to not freak her because I'm literally shaking with rage. The thought of someone hurting my wife was making all the rational part of me go numb.

"Tell me what happened? I'm fucking going to kill whoever hurt you." I said deadpan and she immediately pulled away from me.

Her eyes widened but what she did next surprised me. She slapped me but it felt more like a soft touch.

"How can you be fucking heartless?" She gasp this time jerking my arm.

"What?" I asked in utter disbelief with the sudden change of her mood. She wiped her tears hastily all the while glaring at me. I'm confused.

"You're in a hospital bed because you had a panic attack. I ran all the way here thinking something must have happened and you're calling me I'm heartless?"

"You said you'll kill-

I didn't even let her finish before grabbing her wrist. "And I fucking mean it. I'll kill whoever hurt-" Another slap. This time a little harder.

Okay. I'm officially loosing my shit because I have no idea what's going on. Either I'm still in the plane having a nightmare or this is some kind of stupid prank that I know only Reyan can pull this off.

"Bella, if you don't tell me what the fuck happened then I'll have to use the hard way." I said in a threatening tone. My head spinning a little.

She screams. "You are impossible, Mahir. Are you going to be like this for the rest of our life? You killing people just because they touch me ot flirt with me? I didn't said anything when you pushed Rudra in the swimming pool hell- I didn't even said something that time when you beat my brother like a fucking criminal just because what.. he hugged me? Is this what going to happen in future? For suck sake Mahir we're going to be parents you can't just act stupid-

Her hand snaps over her mouth before she can finish her sentence. Hereyes are wide with horror, and it takes me a few seconds to process what she has just said.

Did she just say we're going to be parents?

My head's stopped spinning, and the pain on my cheek is completely
forgotten. Her reaction tells me that this is something she didn't mean to tell me, which means she's talking about now, not some point in the future when we will be parents.

We already are. "You're pregnant?"

Bella seems to have withered in the past few seconds, and the fiery rage
from earlier has turned to smouldering coals. She stares at me wide-eyed. Then she nods. She nods.

She's pregnant. She's pregnant with my child.

Holy fuck

I should say something, but my mind has gone completely blank. Well, not entirely. There's actually a million things that are flowing through there at this very second, but I just don't know how to open my mouth and form coherent words.

Father

I'm going to be a father.

My wife was pregnant with my child. With our child and if that didn't rock my world upside down, I would be lying to myself.

Bella looks away from me, and my hand falls down to grasp her hand as I scooted closer. She looks terrified and I'm sure my blank expression isn't helping much.

"Bella," I whisper, cupping the back of her neck and looking into her eyes. My breath is shaky but I can't help it. We hadn't talk about this yet. I figured that when the time came, we would and I guess I didn't think it would happen so soon.

The look she's giving me makes me nervous and I see tears welling up in her eyes. I don't know how I'm supposed to feel. I'm not upset or angry. Maybe a little scared but honestly I'm more scared because she isn't saying anything anymore.

I'd lying if I say I didn't wanted this because I do. I have dreamt about this, pictured her whenever she snuggles into my chest and all I could think was how beautiful it would be to see her carrying my child.

There's warmth spreading in my chest, the flutter of butterfly wings
against my lungs. I've never felt anything like it, but if I had to describe it, I would compare it to how I felt the first time Bella told me she loved me, or even the first time I realised how much I loved her. It feels right. It feels like home.

The darkness of the room has turned her beautiful eyes almost the deepest shade of black, but they're brimming with emotion-she's happy, but she's also scared, unsure. I knew it would happen sooner or later. The thrill for me taking her everywhere in our home came from the risk of getting her pregnant even though I knew she was taking precautions.

And now that she is? I don't think anything could make me happier.

"Mahir..."

I felt a tug at my wrist and I shook back realizing I zoned out but the look she's giving me says how shitty husband I am because I haven't said anything to her. I don't know what possibly I could say at this moment other than I love her but I don't want to say that. Those words won't be enough to describe my feelings at the moment.

So, I did what I was dying to do since the moment stepped on this land.

I kissed her.

I kissed Bella like she's the key to my exemption and the reason for my damnation. I kissed her hard and deep not caring if someone might enter any second because I do not give a damn at this moment. I needed her to know that how much happy she made me that I could fly in the sky and die a happy man.

For fuck sake I'm thirty two years old.

She smelled like chocolate and I groaned biting down her bottom lips.

"I love you so fucking much, little wolf," I whisper, lowering my lips to hers for another soft kiss. "I think you've just made me the happiest man in the world."

"You're happy?" She asked frowning.

I bop my head quickly. "Yes,. Why wouldn't I be happy, baby?"

"Because it's unplanned," she says, softly. "It's my fault. I don't think I missed a pill but I should have been more careful."

Her words wiped the smile from my face. "You don't want this?"

Her eyes widened and she immediately shook her head. "God-no, that's not what I mean. I..." She sighed. "It's going to change things. I'm going to change so much within the next year. And then we're going to have a kid, Mahir. An actual human being to take care of. Forever."

I run my fingers through my hair. I understand where she's coming from but she needs to know that it wasn't her fault or anyone's. I never had unprotected sex with anyone but her. I wanted her in all possible way and damn it -if I'm speaking the truth then to be honest everytime we made love I wanted her to be pregnant with my babies.

The dread in her voice is unmistakable. I press a kiss to the knot in her forehead then smooth it out with my thumb. Bella has changed so much over the past few months, she's strong and very much understanding.

"It might have been unplanned for you, but I always knew it would
happen." I chuckle. "We've been fucking raw, Bella." There's a sheepish set to her mouth now.

"The first time we had sex, I
didn't have a condom on me. And after I felt how good your pussy was, it was never an option." I shrug.

She glared at me mainly because of my blunt words but it's something Bella already knows. I don't hide from her anymore. I'm brutally honest with her in everything and even though she's trying to be annoyed with me, a small smile makes it onto her features. I can tell it's a blush, even in the dim light.

"After this baby, I'm getting on birth control again," she says. "If I leave it up to you, I'll always be pregnant."

She's joking, but the thought thrills me. I picture Bella a few months
from now, with her swollen belly, and blood starts rushing southward.
"Maybe that's how I want you to be," I say. It doesn't amuse her as much as it does me. I think I'm beginning to realize I have some sort of kink.

"Bella," I mumbled pushing the strand of hair behind her ear. "On a serious tone, I want what you want. If you think you're not ready then I'll support you whatever decision you make. But, you should know that I would love to have babies with you if that's what you want."

"I thought you hated kids." Bella quirks an eyebrow.

I chuckled remembering how many times Arnav pestered me to play doll house with his daughter but I always thought it was ridiculous. Now, I know what he must be feeling at that moment. That sheer happiness of knowing that you're going to be a father, that feeling is something out of this world.

"I didn't hated it, Bella. I just didn't like the thought of wasting my time on something as stupid as kids. But I was wrong," I paused and pecked her lips causing her to blush. "You are my family, Bella and I'd want nothing more than to create something that could represent our bond."

She smiled and I press my forehead against hers, swiping my thumb right under her eye, where a tear has escaped.

"I love you, Mahir." She kisses me softly and I smile as she pulls back. "And I'm sorry for hiding this from you. I thought you'd freak out but I think I was the one who freaked out more."

I frowned. "You had a panic attack because you think I didn't want this baby?"

She softly nods and I sighed. "Forgive me, baby. I never thought you'd take my unliking towards kids seriously. God, I'm really stupid. I should have said something sooner."

She shook her head climbing on my lap. "Don't apologise. I don't want our first time to be like this. I know it's too sudden and we're young-well, you're not young because you're thirty two and I'm only turning twenty four next week but that's beside the point." She stopped when I shot her a glare.

"Thirty two is still considered young, my love." I defended trying to act hurt.

"Oh, please you're getting old. I can see white hairs." She point out to my brown curls which is not white by the way. My wife tends to tease me a lot and then later ends up getting punished by me at night.

"Yeah? You think I have white hairs?" I grabbed her hips and give it a light squeeze causing her breath to hitched. "I can show you what other white things I have." I tutted and her eyes widened when she realized what I mean.

Her face flushed and she was all shades of red. "We're in the hospital Mahir." She tried to push me but I held her tightly.

"So? They already know you're pregnant and I don't mind putting another baby in here." I say and lifted my hand to graze on her stomach before quickly slipping my fingers inside her hospital gown. She's soft and warm. Our baby is right here and I couldn't contain my happiness.

Her breath hitched as I placed my palm over her flat stomach and suddenly I was curious how long will it take for her to finally start showing.

"Bella, when did you find out?" I asked catching her off guard.

"When I arrived here." She mumbled and looked away.

"You knew this whole time you're pregnant even when we talk on call but you never said anything to me?" I asked slightly hurt. I get that she was scared and probably thought worse scenarios but atleast she should have said something to me because my wife was pregnant with my child and all alone in a different country and I didn't fucking knew.

She looked at me with those enchanting eyes. "Please, don't be mad.

Dammit. This woman is definitely going to be my down fall, my fucking destruction.

"I'm a little over two months I guess." She mumbled quietly still on top of me. I sighed looking away from her, my jaw clenched and unclenched as I tried my best to keep my temper in check but it's impossible.

I'm such a stupid husband. I should have been there with her when she found out about the baby but I was fucking busy making buildings for rich spoil brats.

"It's done. I'm not letting you out of my sight now." I said looking straight into her eyes and I think I just heard her groan.

"Mahir, it's just a baby not the end of the world." She snapped and then sigh seeing my face.

"How you expect me to react? I'm fucking going to be father, Bella. I don't want to do anything wrong and fuck- I need to prepare so much." I let out a deep breath nodding to myself. "But, first we'll shift in a new place. I'll hire personal docters that will stay with us twenty four hours and then I'll call our mothers because of course they have experience and oh, Isha and Aria can shift to our house as well. And lastly I'll resign from my position because I have to focus only on you and our baby. I can't be fucking distracted with work. I will-"

I was cut off when Bella bite my bottom lips so hard that it started to bled. "What the fuck?"

She glared at me. "Listen to me carefully because I'm not repeating myself again." She gave me one of her deadly looks. "You're not going to do such things especially the resigning part. We'll figure this out like we always do. I just want to know that will you be with me? Or you're just going to spew nonsense for the next seven months." Bella waves her hand wildly.

Silence fell between us because I have absolutely no idea I was spewing nonsense. Every word I said to Bella was true. I'm ready to leave everything if it means spending the rest of my life looking at her and our beautiful children.

"Yes," the words escape my mouth like a whisper. "Yes, I'll be with you at every step. I promise, little wolf."

Bella starts crying, leaning into my chest. I hold her as she sobs, feeling
myself getting a little choked up. The truth of the matter is that I have no fucking clue how we're going to do this. It's not like we have experienced this before but I'm ready to figure this out this new phase of our life.

There's nobody else I would rather figure it out with, either.

"You promise?" she softly whispered, her lashes wet from the tears.

"I promise. I'll hold your hand till eternity. We'll figure this out together. I'm looking forward to this, Bella."

"Even when I start looking like I'm hiding watermelons under my shirt?" She's pouting, her eyes damp with tears as she wipes some of them away with her palm. My chest clenches a little bit because she looks so perfect. So divine. And so fucking mine.

"Especially then," I whispered softly and she stare at my lips before darting out to lick the blood off it.

I chuckled. "I'm going to take care of you when you have trouble sleeping. I'm looking forward to helping you put your shoes on when you can't see your toes anymore. To waking up in the middle of the night to drive halfway across town to get you some disgusting-looking snack combination because you're cranky from cravings. I'm going to be at all your appointments, too." I said each of my words with honesty.

I've earned a laugh from her and it's like music to my ears.

"You're ridiculous," she giggles.

"My wife is pregnant and there's nothing I wouldn't do for her."
I ghost my hand over her stomach. There's still no sign that there's a baby in there. Our baby.

"I love you, Mahir." She croaks out but still manages to smile. Her tears can't seem to stop flowing down her red cheeks. So I let it be. This time, only for today I'll let her cry because she's not crying because of pain but for us and our beautiful future together.

I pressed a kiss to her head, "I love you, my sweet wife, my little wolf." And then pressed another kiss on her lips before tracing my fingers on her stomach, "And our littlest wolf."

~❀~

Congratulations to all the massis and buas out there. We're welcoming little Raisinghani..

How are you all feeling?

And yes, do forgive me for coming late. I had some troubles at home but nothing I can't handle.

To those who want Reyan glimpse please do tell me what would you like me to show in his pov? His life before the drama or the story with Aria and his daughter?

I'll be back with bonus chapters soon...