one last chance (book 2 MTMK)

life goes on

chapter 3

Alishba pov:

(One week later)

I was currently sitting on the window sill looking out in the city. Everyone was in a rush, my hand subconsciously rubbed over my tummy as a sigh escaped me. It's been a week since I left the job, better yet I was terminated. Mr. Rameez words bought tears in my eyes. I would not allow anyone to call my child illegal. Mr. Aziz had broke down in tears when I told him I was pregnant, and insisted on a house keeoer to look after me. He was strangely very happy, pleaded me to let my baby call him grandpa. I had calked dad a few days ago for updates but I haven't told him about my job. He would've called me baack. And I wasn't ready for that. On tge other hand Mr. Aziz had offered me job at his son's company, and I politely declined. I don't want to take advantage of the nice oldman. I had currently applied in four places and did interview in two. But I was not selected because I was pregnant. Another sigh escaped me as I thought about my life. A few week before my aim was different. I had wanted to forget about everything and move on. And now, my purpose was this baby. I would not let any harm come in his way.

"Alishba, dear, someone's at the door to meet you." Natalie, my house keeper voice brought me back to reality. Looking at the time it was 1. Who would've come at this time. "Who is it, Natalie?" She shrugged, "said he's your friend." I frowned, I had no friends here yet, "bring him in." I got up as Natalie went to escort the guest, I wiped my dress to get rid of any crease and looked around to see if any thing was out of place. "Hello, Ms. Alishba." My body stiffened as I turned and narrowed my eyes at the man standing before me. "What are you doing here?" He coughed a little and looked over his shoulder towards Natalie,. "can we talk, privately?" 

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Looking past his shoulder I nodded at Natalie, "could you give us a moment, please." Natalie nodded smiling at me but narrowed her eyes at Rameez back. I stifle a smile at her. When she was out of sight, I motioned for Mr. Rameez to sit. He sat and looked around avoiding my gaze. "So, why are you here?" I asked raising my brow at him to answer It. "Uh... I came... I came here to apologize." He looked at me with sadness and regret, "apologize?" He nodded and sighed ready to spoke again, "yeah, about that day, I..... I misunderstood...but you had the unmarried status and I thought... I'm sorry." He looked down at his feet and continued, "something about your news triggered a bad memory. And I exploded. Please, I meant no harm." I looked hm suspiciously but when he looked up at me he was sincere, his eyes almost watered.

"It's okay, it was my fault too, I should have chosen divorced. But, I didn't want any reminder of the past. It was better to pretend it never happened." I shrugged as I continued, "anyway, I didn't wanted anybody to ask me. It's rather horrible. Atleast now." His eyes widened and a small gasp escaped him, "were you r-rap-" I cut him midway, "oh no no, not....THAT. it was... it's like it was a bad memory."

He nodded in understanding and scratched the back of his head. "There was something else thaat I came for." I nodded for him to continue, "uh.... I... I was thinking if you could join the company back." I gave him a flat look, he looked me regretfully and spoke, "Listen, I'm sorry, but I really need you. You were perfect for the job. We could have fresh start." I suppress a smile over his unease. Who knew the man who intimidated me was uncomfortable in front of me. "I'll think about it." He looked me and smiled slightly before nodding. "Thank you, I hope we could set aside our differences. I'm looking forward to working with you." He said before getting up and extended a  hand for shake. We shook hands before I said, "thankyou Mr. Rameez, I'll tell you in a day or two. Good bye." He smiled before saying goodbye. 

"Natalie, would you please see Mr. Rameez to door." She came into view and nodded leading Mr. Rameez towards the door.

I took a seat back at window sill and sighed. "Alishba dear, is everything alright?" I looked over to Natalie who looked me concerned. Sometimes she reminds me of mother. I'm glad Mr. Aziz chose her. Smiling at her I nodded my head, "I'm fine, Natalie." She took a seat on nearby chair, "what was he doing here? If that lad did anything to upset you, I'll kick his precious jewels." My eyes widened at her threat and then turned into laughter. "Oh No, you are n9t doing any such thing, Natalie. He came to apologize for his behaviour and-"

"-and.."

"And offer me the job back." I shrugged and loiked him to find grinning. She clapped like a child and squealed, "that's a good news. But if ypu stressed yourself with work, I'll still kick his family jewels. You need to take care of two lives now. And I want my grandson or granddaughter to be healthy." I chuckled and nodded. Did I mentioned that Natalie offered ro be their grandma. I was shocked but nodded since they would have grandpa but no grandma. "Natalie, I'm just going to rest for a while. You should too." I got up as Natalie nodded and left. Going into my bedroom I changed into an oversize shirt and got under the covers. Sleep took over me instantly and I welcomed it.

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(8 months later)

"Oh my god, dad, what a surprise!" I hugged dad and Ishra along with Afan. Maher just nodded. Well, I almost hugged due to tge giant tummy space between us. My tummy was huge, and I felt like a whale walking. My clothes didn't fit me and I cried alot because of that. But thank god, Natalie was there to comfort me.

I found out I was having twins and I nearly fainted. I didn't want to know the genders. I want it to be a surprise. Rameez used to company me to tge appointments but stayed outside while I had my checkup. Rameez and me have become best friends. He was caring and paitent with me. Once we argued about babies and he decided to call himself the best uncle.

He told me about his life, why he got the misunderstanding. His wife was r***d and got pregnant. He was angry, well more like enraged. But he said he loved her and accepted her and the child. He told me he was happy to become a father no matter who was the father, he will going to be the best dad. But then he found out that his wife was not r***d but instead she had cheated on him. He was devastated, he divorced her and a few days later he found out she had an abortion. He was disgusted with her. So, when he found out about my news he thought I might be sleeping around randomly. For which I had again slapped him but on the head.  In return, I had told him my story and he was stunned. I had laughed at his expression.

"I know, I'm the best. how are you baby girl. And how are my grandchildren doing?" I chuckled at him and called Natalie to get the lunch ready. It was really a good surprise. My due date was in two weeks and I was nervous. "They are fine. Bunch of troublemakers, always keeping me on toe. They make me eat triple the amount I usually ate." I said with a sigh while all of them laughed.

Natalie came calling us all for lunch. We had a peaceful lunch with occasional bickering from Ishra and Afan and sometimes the rest of us joined too. After lunch we were settled in the living room talking when dad spoke, "he usually came by." I tensed and looked at dad, "who?" I asked pretending I don't know, when I had a idea of who he was talking about. "You know who, baby girl, Ryan." And my suspicion was right.  "So, dad I never stopped you from seeing him. I can understand that he us family and you cannot abandon him just like that. I don't want to see him." I took a sip from my juice which got stuck when I heard the next words came out of his mouth. "He's married." I coughed while patting my chest trying to soothe the pain in my chest. My eyes burned with unshed tears as I got up, "I need to go." I left without giving them a second glance.

Rushing to my room, I locked my door and laid on my bed. Tears that I was holding started flowing freely. How could he do this?

He was married. MARRIED. He really did played me. For all I thought that he might be remorseful of his actions but I was wrong. He was happy whike I was here broken and pregnant, with twins. I had thought of telling him about the twins, but now. Now, my children will not know their father. He was a fraud, cheater, liar. He betrayed me, played with my feelings. He threw my love back at my face. I hate him. Gid I never hated anyone this passionately. 

Stop lying, you still love him. You wouldn't have been affected if you hated him, my subconscious said smartly.

I hate to admit it but she was right. My traitorous heart still loved him, but it was useless. The pain he had given me. I was absentmindedly caressing my belly while tears kept flowing. Deciding to take a shower, I got up but it was wrong move. My vision was blurry and the sudden movement made me dizzy and before I could balance myself I was falling. A scream ripped through me as the corner of the study table hit my right side while another scream came through me. I fell on the floor holding my stomach from right in pain. I could hear banging on door, but I couldn't move. My limbs were paralyzed. And before I knew it my eyes were drooping, the last words that escaped my mind before I felt arms around me were my babies, before darkness took over me.

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I opened my eyes and blinked several times to adjust to the lights. My throat felt dry, I wanted water. But, when I turned to get water I hissed in pain thatt ripped though my lower abdomen. Looking down I found bandages and my stomach flat. My eyes widen in alarm as I laid a hand on my belly. My babies. A scream came through me as I started to panic. Doctors and nurses came rushing to me as I kept screaming my babies. I felt something prick on my arm and my body started to feel numb. And before I knew it I was pulled back in the darkness.

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The next time I woke up I was in different room, it was dimly lit and when I loiked around I found dad sitting on a chair, his head rested on the back.

"D-Dad." I called and he woke up, looking me. He sighed in relief and then looked me with sadness. "Dad, where are my babies?" His eyes filled with tears as he looked over my shoulder. Looking where he was looking I sighed in relieve as I spotted a crib with my bed. But my breath stopped as I looked around for the other. "Dad, where's-" I looked at dad but stopped midway as I saw tears flowing through his eyes. "I'm sorry, baby. He took it pretty bad. Docs couldn't save him." My heart stopped for a moment as reality crashed into me. My baby was gone. He died. He died because of me. What kind of a mother am I. I killed my child. I didn't know I was zoned out but came out when dad shook me.

Looking up I saw him qith blurry vision before speaking, "I killed him." Dad shook his head and hugged me kissing my head. "No baby, it was an accident. It's not your fault. You have your daughter to look after." I cried in his chest, cried my heart out. Cried for my fate, cried my loss, cried for my baby.

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