Mixed Emotions
Eden placed his hand on Jaime’s cheek. “You remember one day you came home from your school crying. You locked yourself in your room and weren’t ready to talk to me.”Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
She tried to remember it but couldn’t remember any of it. He continued, “You finally opened the door when I requested you a lot, and I was scared to see tears in your eyes, but your next question scared me the most. You asked me if I would leave you someday because I am not your real brother? Your classmates told you this.”
Jaime smiled. “I remember it now. You told me you will never leave me alone and don’t listen to anyone.”
“Everything is still the same. I will not leave you. You’re still my little sister.” He kissed her forehead. “Let’s go.”
She held his hand. “Are mom and dad…?”
“I didn’t get them arrested. They left the mansion.” He came out with Jaime and Ray.
Lavanya hugged Jaime. “We are still your family, Okay?”
Jaime nodded with a smile, and they all started enjoying the moment together with Aaron and Gavin, forgetting about the past and looking forward to all the happy upcoming moments in the future.
Eden was thinking about everything that happened, standing on the balcony. He was lost in deep thoughts, looking at the dark sky when a pair of arms wrapped around his torso.
“Why haven’t you fall asleep yet?” He turned to look at Lavanya.
“They can’t sleep without you.” She pointed at her huge belly. He held her shoulder, taking her to the bed. He laid her down on the bed, covering her with the blanket and wrapped his arms around her.
She fell asleep soon, but sleep was away from Eden’s eyes as his mind was going back to thinking about his parents.
He took the house he gave to Charles and Sarah and also took his business under Richards Corporation, making Charles and Sarah go back to their same lives they were living before adopting him.
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Eden was standing at the Heathrow Airport. He smiled when he saw Daksh coming out of the airport with the entire family. Daksh hugged him.
Eden greeted Niharika, and touched the feet of Aakash, Sakshi, and Jai. “Where is Lavanya?” Daksh asked him.
“I haven’t told her about you all coming here. I wanted to surprise her.” Eden settled their luggage in the car and took them to the mansion.
They all were astonished to see the mansion. Eden asked them to sit, and they started talking about Lavanya. Bella entered the living room with juice for everyone.
Lavanya came downstairs and got surprised when she saw Daksh and everyone. She excitedly went inside the living room. “Bhaiya.”
Daksh got a little scared because Lavanya was running a little in his direction. “Lavanya, don’t try to run.”
She hugged him. “Bhai, aapne bataya kyu nahi ki aap aa rahe ho (Brother, Why didn’t you inform me that you’re coming)?”
“Surprise.” Daksh kissed her forehead. She met everyone, and sat beside Sakshi.
Sakshi touched her cheek. “You look so beautiful and cute. Do you take good care of yourself?”
“Yes, mom.” She hugged her. “I missed you so much.”
“We missed you a lot too.”
Lavanya asked everyone to get fresh, and started instructing everyone to prepare Indian dishes for dinner. Everyone slowly came downstairs, and saw Eden and Lavanya talking happily.
They all sat down to have dinner and Sakshi smiled, seeing Indian dishes on the table. After having dinner, Sakshi opened one of her bags in which she had brought lots of things for Lavanya. She handed a box to Lavanya. “This box has dry fruits special laddoos (a spherical shaped Indian sweet) for you. You have to eat one every morning for breakfast with milk.”
“Okay.” She opened the box, and made a face when she saw lots of laddoos in it. Sakshi gave her some more stuff with instructions, and they all went to sleep.
Next day, Eden was leaving for his work, having his breakfast. He kissed Lavanya’s forehead, who was giving full attention to the ladoo in her hand because of Sakshi. “Take care of yourself.”
“Don’t worry, Eden. I am here. I will take care of her.” Sakshi smiled, and Lavanya pressed her lips together because she knew Sakshi was going to make her eat the things she never wanted to. Eden left with Daksh and Aakash. They both wanted to see Eden’s office.
Lavanya was sitting with Jai and Niharika when Sakshi came to her with a glass of fresh lemonade and a plate full of fruits. She sat beside her. “Eat these fruits.”
Lavanya gulped, looking at the fruits as only two hours had hardly passed since Lavanya had her breakfast. “Mom, I just had my breakfast.”
“So, you should eat more. You’re eating for three people.” Sakshi picked up the slice of apple and fed her. All day, Sakshi kept on feeding Lavanya, giving her the tips to take care of herself.
Eden came back from work with Aakash and Daksh, and laughed looking at her because Sakshi was trying to feed her some sandwiches, and annoyance was written all over her face.
They all sat down to have evening tea, and everyone enjoyed it except for Lavanya, as Sakshi told her that tea is not good for the babies.
“Eden, we have to prepare for Godh Bharai which is an Indian baby shower for Lavanya.” Sakshi said, while sipping the tea.
“Sure, mom. Whenever you want. I will arrange everything.” Eden smiled.
Daksh thought about something. “Lavanya, your Indian wedding anniversary is also coming. Why don’t we hold it that day?”
“Really, it’s a great idea.” Eden quickly agreed, and they all finalized the date of the baby shower.
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Lavanya was sitting in front of the mirror, wearing a light peach Anarkali suit, getting ready for the baby shower. Eden entered the room and carefully took her downstairs. Sakshi applied a black dot behind her ear to protect her from the bad omen.
Edward and Ray met Lavanya. Eden helped her to sit on the decorative couch. Sakshi started the ritual by filling her lap with gifts, fruits, and sweets. “May you and the babies stay healthy and safe.”
Niharika also did it, and blessed Lavanya. Jaime and Kristina also blessed Lavanya. Jai and Aakash blessed her too. They all clicked a family photo together, and later everyone enjoyed the function with lots of games and dancing.
Lavanya and Eden cut their wedding anniversary cake, and the function ended on a happy note, leaving Lavanya feeling tired in the end. She went to rest in the room with Niharika. Eden was a little sad as he was missing his parents, but smiled because he had a full family now. Aakash and Sakshi loved him just like they love Daksh.
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Lavanya was sitting with Sakshi and Niharika. Sakshi was feeding fruits to both of them. Bella was also sitting there, cutting more fruits. Suddenly, Lavanya started feeling pain in her stomach. She placed the fruit slice in her hand back on the tray, and put her hand on her stomach. Sakshi noticed her and asked, “What’s wrong, Lavanya?”
“My stomach is hurting.”
Sakshi panicked. “Niharika, Aakash is in the room. Go and call him. We will take her to the hospital.” She turned to Bella. “It will be great if you accompany us.”
Bella agreed and they all helped Lavanya to get into the car to reach the hospital. The driver quickly started driving. Aakash called Daksh on the way to reach the hospital with Eden.
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Daksh got a little worried for Lavanya. He looked at Eden, who was reading a file. “Eden, we have to go to the hospital. Lavanya started feeling the labor pain.”
Eden left the file, and quickly rushed out of his cabin with Daksh to reach the hospital. Eden was feeling mixed emotions of worries, happiness, nervousness and excitement as his new life as a father was going to start.