Shreya POV-

We all went to freshen up and got ready. I was about to leave home for office but had a call from Vaibhav sir.

" I think Anika is in labour." He announced.

" Don't panic. Take her to the hospital. I'll be reaching there in half an hour." I said.

" WELL! LET'S GO AND WELCOME MY NEW NEPHEW OR NIECE."

" Mom, Anika is in labor. I'm leaving for the hospital." I told mom.

" Bye beta. Take care." Mom said.

" Kabir, will you drop me to City Hospital?" I asked him.

" Why are you asking? Come, let's go." He said. I nodded.

We reached the hospital.

" Shreya, if there is an emergency, call me okay?" He said.

" Don't worry Kabir. I will." I said.

I then kissed him on his cheek and ran out of the car.

" Bye Mrs Rathore." He said.

" Bye Kabir." I said and he drove off.

I went inside.

" Where is Anika?" I asked the receptionist.

" Mam, may I please know the full name?" She asked me.

" Anika Singhal." I said.

" Mam, are you related to the patient?" She asked me.

"I am her best friend." I said.

" Sorry mam, I cannot let you in. Only family is allowed in the maternity ward.

" What the...." I started but had to control.

" Listen, I need to go in. My friend is in labor and she needs me." I shouted.

" Sorry mam, I cannot help it." She said.

" God Dammit." I shouted.

I called Vaibhav but he was not taking the call.

I was hell frustrated.

" I want to talk to the manager." I told the receptionist.

" Mam, you need appointment for doing so." She said.

That's it! I'm calling Kabir.

" Missing me already Mrs Rathore?" Kabir asked.

" Shut up and come here." I yelled.

" Calm down your horses wifey, What happened?" He asked.

" They are not allowing me to go in." I whined.

" You are lucky. I'm in this area for a meeting. I'll be there in 10." He said.

I hung up.

I saw a manager looking like person walking towards the reception area.

" Are you the manager?" I asked approaching him.

" Yes." He announced.

" Look, my friend is in labor and she needs me. I need to meet her." I told him.

" But mam, only family is allowed in the maternity ward." He repeated the receptionist's words.

" Listen Mr whoever you are. Let me in." I said.

" Sorry mam, I will not let that happen." He said sternly.

" And who will stop her Mr Tyagi?" A voice said.

It was Kabir.

" Mr Rathore, what a pleasant surprise." The manager said.

" Don't look so shocked Mr Tyagi. I own 51% stake in the hospital so I can come here anytime I want." Kabir said.

" Yes...sir." The manager stuttered.

" And the person you talked to so rudely is my wife Mr Tyagi. She can go anywhere in the hospital. She does not require permission from anyone." Kabir barked.

" Kabir, calm down." I said.

" I am sorry sir. I didn't know that she is Mrs Rathore." Mr Tyagi said.

" Go to Anika, Shreya. I have to resume my work." He said.

I nodded.

I started walking towards the elevator. Then I turned and said,

" Thank you Kabir."

He gave a genuine smile to me.

I then spotted Vaibhav who was having water.

" Vaibhav, what happened?" I asked him.

" Here you are. Why did you take so much time? Anika is spitting fire and cursing me for getting her pregnant." He said with fear.

" Long story. Let's get to her." I said and chuckled.

" Shreya Rathore! Where the fuck have you been?" She roared as soon as she saw me.

" God Anika! Calm down." I said, stroking her hair.

" Shreya, please kill Vaibhav for me. I promise that you will not go to jail." She said.

Vaibhav's face had turned into a funny shade of purple.

" Anika,calm down and think about the little bundle of joy that will be in your arms in some hours." I tried to pacify her. It WORKED.

" Have you thought of a name yet?" I asked her.

" Shreya!! It was your work to think about a name for the baby." She shrieked.

" I forgot." I said with guilt.

" Do one thing, take 2 revolvers and shoot each other both of you." She shouted.

Now, I was genuinely afraid.

" For god's sake Vaibhav! Never get Anika pregnant again." I shouted at Vaibhav.

" Stop it and think of names you fool." She said.

" How is Advika for a girl?" I asked them.

" Advita." Anika mumbled.

" Perfect!" Vaibhav exclaimed.

" And Vihaan for a boy?" I asked again.

" Awesome. You are getting pro at naming." Anika announced.

" That I am." I said proudly.

At that moment, doctor entered and asked us to go outside. Anika will deliver anytime now.

" I am so nervous." I said to Vaibhav.

" Me too." Vaibhav said.

His phone went off.

" Hello." He said.

" But.....no......not possible." He said and hung up.

" What happened?" I asked him.

" The Karnataka elections debate has to go live on air in an hour. They have demanded my presence. I have to be on air all day. I don't wanna miss the birth of my child." Vaibhav said.

" Vaibhav, you are not going anywhere. I will go and cover for you. I am the sub-editor." I said.

" I will also send Virat bhai and Riya bhabhi here." I added.

He nodded.

" Tell me the news ASAP." I ordered him.

Let me book a cab.

" Where is your car?" Vaibhav asked me.

" Kabir dropped me here." I told him.

" Here, take my car." Vaibhav said.

" No Vaibhav, you should have your car. What if any emergency arrives?" I asked him.

He nodded again.

In the meantime. I got mumma's call.

" Hello, mumma. Please send someone from home in City Hospital. Anika is in labor and I have to leave for office for an urgent cover. I don't want Vaibhav to be alone here. Their parents do not live in Mumbai so they will not be able to make it on time." I told her.

" Are you insane Shreya? Anika is in labor and you are telling this to us now!" She shouted at me.

" Sorry mumma." I said.

" We will be there in 20 min." She said.

" Bye mumma." I said but she hung up.

" Vaibhav, they will be here in sometime. I should leave now." I said.

" Go. Reach safe." He said. I nodded.

I reached the studio and went ready for the coverage.

This is what I wore-

I went live and then it was no looking back. I was desperately waiting to get a signal for taking a break, but none. Finally after 2 freaking hours I was rested for 10 minutes.

I dashed to the green room for my mobile. 43 missed calls.

20 from Vaibhav

13 from Virat bhai and

10 from Mumma.

I called back Vaibhav sir.

" Hello, Vaibhav. Tell me the news." I said.

He chuckled.

" You have become maasi to Advika." He announced.

I jumped with happiness.

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