Lonely Bride

“I can see you are far away from the knowledge of how important it is to have a healthy first meal of the day.” Again, sarcasm dripped from my words and I noticed how she rolled her eyes in frustration.

‘Oh, how I wish. If things would’ve been different, then I would have shown her what she got when she rolled her eyes at me.’ My inner self growls.

“I just want to eat ice cream.” Tears poured into her eyes and frustration was visible.

‘But why is she getting frustrated?’ I wonder.

“Sure Mrs. Hudson. You may eat whatever you please. And I am sure Kelly has made all the arrangements according to your comfort.” We both look back at hearing the voice.

Kelly, the housekeeper, and Dr Yusuf were standing there in their casual clothes.

“I believe you aren’t drunk or hungover, Doctor?” Again, my anger flared at hearing this when he gave the green signal to Sarah to eat ice cream at this time and that too in this weather.

“Don’t worry, sir. In my religion, alcohol is prohibited. And if not much, then at least a few things I surely follow.” He gave me a polite smile.

Dr. Yusuf is one of my trustee people. He was here to look after Sarah with his staff. He is one of the best gynaecologists anyone could ask for.

As I have already decided, Sarah will be here till she delivers the baby, so I knew she will need the proper care and full medical team for herself.

“Kelly, would you do what is needed, please?” looking at Kelly he asked and with a small smile she walked towards the fridge and got the container of ice cream. When I looked at Sarah, her eyes were twinkling like a kid.

I bit my lips before a smile crept up.

Kelly did not bother to scoop some into the bowl rather give the whole container and a spoon from the dining table, which makes Sarah even more delighted as if possible.

Turning off the stove, my entire concentration went on her. How she was relishing her ice cream. Every spoon she was taking was bigger than her mouth can handle. Resulting in it spilling from the corner of her lips.

My havoc gauze stuck to the same corner and my lips; tongue itched to lick the area clean.

“Sir, we will do Mam’s routine check-up once she is ready.” Dr Yusuf’s clearing throat pulled me back from my nasty dreamland and I looked at him while giving his small nod as they both left the place.

Maybe to give us some privacy and I am more than thankful for the same.

I might have come back from my nasty dreamland, but this dream is not something I can’t fulfil.

Smirking to my evil thought I took some predator step while Sarah was completely into her happy land.

Cravings

“Little ones?” I looked at him and asked.

“You are having twins.” He says with a small smile.

‘Twins?’ For a few seconds I think I have forgotten how to react.

I have just become frozen.

But whatsoever I was feeling amongst all happiness was the strongest emotion I felt.

I looked down, Sarah’s tears were already flowing, mixing with her hairline. I know it’s a tear of happiness. I am glad she is happy with the news or else I don’t know how I would’ve convinced her to keep the baby.

Leaving us a small smile Yusuf took the screen back to him and started doing something.

I noticed his change of expression but I was too overwhelmed by this news hence I ignored him.

He finished whatever he was doing and walked out while I helped Sarah to sit back.

I came out to give her some privacy while she was changing.

“Sir I need to speak to you about something very important,” Yusuf said and I know something is not right.

I nodded understanding the seriousness in his voice but showed him my palm to wait for a bit which he understood.

Sarah came outside looking at me with her doe eyes.

“Mam this nurse will be guiding you regarding your medication. You have to take some supplements for your and your baby’s betterment. She is in charge of the same. She will look after your healthy diet and your health routine.” Yusuf pointed to a nurse who was inside with Sarah.

She gave us a polite smile and nodded.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“Please take Sarah inside while I want to talk to Dr. Yusuf,” I said and nodded to him. Both ladies went out while I took my seat in front of The Doctor.

“Speak.” I came directly to the point.

“Sir, I can see how important this baby is for you.” He gulped and each word was giving me some unwanted jitters which I have started hating already.

“Don’t worry right now everything seems fine but..” He again paused

“But what doctor?” I asked impertinently.

“Mam’s uterus walls are weak; hence you are having twins very soon and weight will start increasing.” He started explaining things I didn’t need to know. I want to know what the problem is because this is not rocket science about her weight gain.

“Doctor came to the point fast.” Losing my shit, I spoke frustratedly.

“This pregnancy will be very risky with twins. If it could be one kid things would have been different but with two is guess things will be very difficult.” I was hearing him keenly.

“I have not hired the best doctor in the world for nothing. Show me why I am paying. Takeout solution for this problem.” I spoke in one go.

“Sir there is a solution but I am not sure whether you will agree to it.” He looked a little hesitant.

“I will do anything to keep my baby safe,” I said.

“Then you have to get rid of the one baby out of two.” I felt like how it feels when I throw a punch on his face and break it forever.

“Are you out of your mind?” I asked while gritting my teeth.

“Find the other solution,” I ordered.

“Then keep Mam, out from any stress. She needs complete bed rest. Any kind of stress or tension can lead both mother and baby’s life in danger.” He took a deep breath once he was done.

“Sarah’s life is in danger too because of this pregnancy?” I asked, looking into his eyes.

“Sir she is a mother. Each & everything related to the pregnancy will affect her in some or other way.” He replied.

“I want both, safe and sound. Do you get it?” I ordered again.

“I will do anything you say doctor but make sure my baby and wife are safe and sound.

“Don’t worry Sir. I will do my best.” He again assured me and I nodded and left the place.

My bubble of happiness died in no time and I felt as if someone was clenching my heart badly.

Rather than walking in the house I walk towards the shore and walk inside the water.

The morning breeze is pleasing and the cold water is soothing.

But in my heart, nothing is soothing nor pleasing.

What if anything happens to any of them?

I will never be able to forgive myself.

Will Sarah be ready to get rid of the one baby?

Because that’s the only way to have a healthy pregnancy.

I walk into the water till the lever that comes to my neck. Closing my eyes, I try to control the fizzy emotions.

“Should I count it’s our last goodbye?” I look back hearing the voice.

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