~The weak can never forgive, forgiveness is the attribute of the strong~

Ananya's POV

"Siddharth, will you please come fast? We are getting late," I shouted at Siddharth who was in the bathroom for the last 20 minutes. I honestly don't get what a man have anything to do inside a bathroom for 20 minutes. As a woman, a pregnant woman at that, I will only take 30 minutes. But, come on, I have many things to do, washing my hair, washing my body, shaving, putting on creams and so on.

"Jeez, calm down Ananya. What is the hurry," he shouted back. I huffed and sat on the bed. After a good 5 minutes, the bathroom door finally opened. He came out just in a towel. My breath got hitched in my throat. I can't help but roam my eyes around his body.

"What were you talking about?" he smirked because I was obviously checking him out. It's not like I have not seen his 6 packs before, but I just couldn't resist it. It's too sexy to ignore.

Even though it's been two weeks since we officially got married, we still haven't reach the next level. I so desperately wants to do it. My hormones are not helping either.

"You did this on purpose right?" I asked my voice cracking. His smirk dissappeared.

"Babe? Why are you sad about this?" he asked me. I just shook my head in response.

"I don't know. I don't really know," I couldn't possibly tell him that I am feeling horny and I am crying because I cannot do anything with him.

"Alright, I am sorry. I won't be late after this," he said. Good, now I can change the topic.

"Yeah, don't be late. Go change fast," I urged him and he nodded before he pecking me in my foreheads. He went to our closet and changed into a pair of black jeans and purple t-shirt as quick as possible. He just used his hands to adjust his hair and came towards me.

"Okay I am ready. Let's go," he said. I hugged him tightly and mumbled a sorry for hurrying him up. I heard him grumble under his breath something about pregnancy hormones.

Oh, did I tell where we were going?

No? We are going for baby shopping. I know, I know it was still early. But, last week during my check-up that I got to know that I am growing a healthy baby boy inside me.

Yes, it is a little Siddharth inside me.

I was really excited to buy things for the shopping for our babyboy. Today, when he asked me where I want to go for our date, I told him I want to do shopping and he had no choice but agree. This is the perks of being pregnant.

We got into his car and went to have breakfast first. Just because I rushed him, he didn't have time to cook for both of us. Sandhya left for work early today, because she had an important presentation today.

"Siddharth," I called out to him. We were currently driving to the breakfast place.

"Yeah..." he trailed off.

"Will you let me work after our baby is born?" I asked him out of nowhere. I just felt like to ask. The reason why he asked me to resign was not because he doesn't like me working, but because it is safer to be home when a psycho is after me claiming that he loves me. So, I am not sure if Sid will let me work after our baby is born. I like working.

"Urmm, I think so. I mean I am no one to stop you from working. If you feel like working then you should work, unless..." he stopped talking.

"Unless what?" I asked him.

"Unless Sanjeev is still out there. I mean he is dangerous and I don't want you or our baby to become an easy target for him," he sighed. I just hummed in response. It is true.

"How about we ask Priya to testify against him?" I suggested.

"Will she?" he asked me back.

"I don't know. That day I met her, she was telling he is threatening her with the recording. If she testify against him, her problem will get solved as well. If it is only for me, she won't probably do it," I said.

"Let's not think about it for now. We should enjoy our day, not think about this," Siddharth said, holding my hand in his. I just want all of this to end as soon as possible. I want to be happy with Siddharth and our baby boy. I don't want all this tension with me.

We had our breakfast in the place Siddharth suggested and as usual, the food was good. After that, we went to the mall. The guards are not following us today, because Siddharth is with me. Their job is to only follow me when Siddharth is not here. So, we totally had privacy without anyone watching our every moves. The first place I went was to the clothing shop for babies. As soon as we entered, we saw a lot of clothes for baby girls. But, the further we got, we found clothes for boys.

I know the reason they put the girls clothing in the front, because it attracts more people. Apparently, girls' clothing are much more beautiful and attractive.

"I thought our first baby will be a girl," Siddharth pouted. He looked like a kid who couldn't get the candy he wanted.

"No, I wanted a boy to be my first baby. But, I also wanted a girl because then I can dress her up really cute and do her hair all. I guess I was okay with both," I smiled.

"We should totally have a girl. And, she is going to be my little princess," Siddharth said dreamily.

"Didn't you say I was your princess?" this time I pouted. He looked around to see if anyone is seeing, and then kissed my pout.

"Did I? Then, I was wrong baby. You are my queen," he said making me smile.

"Alright, I know you are covering up," I said and he smiled sheepishly.

I knew it.

"Then tell me, who you gonna love more? Me or your daughter?" I challenged.

"Hey she will be your daughter as well. You can't be a hypocrite like this," he frowned.

"Just answer my damn question," I asked, raising an eyebrow, as if to challenge him to answer. Because I am going to lock him with either of the answer he gave.

"Urmm, that was a difficult question. But, to answer it...." he was cut off by my phone ringing and I saw him sigh in relief.

"Don't think this is finished," I warned, smiling and answered the phone. It was a new number and all I heard was shuffling at the other end.

"Hello, can you hear me? Who is this?" I asked, and again all I heard was shuffling, like the person was running.

I was about to hung up when I heard a voice, "Ananya," the voice breathed out. The voice was a girl's voice and it was familiar to me. Where have I heard this voice? Where?

Oh, it's Priya's voice!!!!

But, why is she running? Why does she sound out of breath? Is she in danger or is this a trap for me? Sanjeev is making her do this? I felt dizzy all of a sudden thinking about the danger this phone call holds. I wanted to hung up, but I was frozen in my place. I couldn't do anything. My mind is not working.

"Ananya!!! What the hell is happening?" Siddharth's voice brought me out of my shock. His hand was wrapped around my waist, holding me in place and his eyes held worry for me.

"It's Priya, Sid," I pointed to the phone. We walked out of the shop and went to a secluded place inside the mall itself.

"Put it on speaker," Siddharth said and I did as he told me. I was in a less shock now. I felt an odd kind of safety, maybe because Siddharth is beside me and he will never let anything happen to me or my baby. I gathered my composure and spoke to her.

"Priya?" I called out to her and I got no response. But, the shuffling also stopped and it was an eerie kind of silence.

"Priya?" I called again and this time, I heard shuffling again. And, then I can only hear someone breathing heavily.

"Ananya," I heard a voice and I released the breath, I didn't know I was holding. She was still panting heavily, and her voice was just above a whisper.

"What the hell is going on? Where are you?" I asked her, nearly shouted.

"Ananya, that is not important. But, please listen to what I want to tell without interruptions, Okay?" she asked.

"What is it?" I asked her.

"Please turn on the recording button on your phone," she said.

"And, why would I do that?" I asked.

"Please, do this. Please," she pleaded and I had no choice but to obey. I turn on the recording button and said 'done'.

"I came to meet Sanjeev because he called me and said he wanted to meet me. I thought I could solve the problem with him by talking to him, so I came to meet him. But, when I got here, he was high with drugs or I don't know what is it. He had some friends with him and now he is trying to kill me because he said I was the reason you and Siddharth got married. I am hiding in the attic now," she finished.

"Attic? Where are you now? I'll come there right now," I said.

"No, please. Just listen," she said, her voice strained. "Please give this recording to the police and Vikram bhai. I am going to agree to everything I've done. I was the one who drugged Ananya at the party that day because Sanjeev asked me to do it. He gave me the drug and said it was for different purpose, but it was all a lie. He just wanted to sleep with Ananya, but she ended up with Siddharth. Then, he blackmailed me to expose Ananya to get her thrown out of the house. I had no choice. I am really sorry, bhai. I had no choice. I am sorry dad, mom. I am not the perfect daughter for you," she cried and even I was crying at that time.

"More than that, I am sorry Ananya. I've did horrible things to you. I have always made you cry and suffer. But, what I did the last was the worst. I promise, I didn't do it on purpose. I am not that bad, please believe me. I know it is hard to believe me after all I've done to you, but please. I don't want my life to end without purpose, so make use of this recording and put him in jail. I've never called you this before but I really want to do this now. Didi I am really sorry for everything I did to you. And, papa Ananya is a good girl, please be nice to her. I will call Vikram bhai if I get the chance and tell him all the truth. But, if I didn't please tell him I am sorry. And, Jeeju, please take care of Ananya. I don't have any rights to call myself her sister, but still I want. Consider this my last wish. Ananya, I know you hate me, but please try not to," she cried.

"I wish this is enough to make Sanjeev be in the jail for long. He had also abused me several time before and I was forced not to talk about this to anyone. May you have a good life Ananya. Don't think I am sacrificing my life for you. I am just paying the price for my actions. I love you all. Please don't hate me. Ananya, I begged you not to tell our family because I was scared they will hate me. So, please don't hate me. I can't be in peace knowing that you all are hating me. I think that is it. I am going to hang up now," she said.

"Nooo, tell me where you are. We will come get you. Stay hidden. You don't deserve dying Priya. I know what you did was wrong, but please don't do this. Stay there. Tell me where you went," I pleaded. No matter how much I hated her, now I understand that she did truly understand her mistake. There is no reason for me to keep hating on her.

"No Ananya. I know you will try to come for me. I just want you safe. You can't be near Sanjeev. Please stay safe and have an healthy baby," she said, her voice sounding distant in the middle.

"Priya, you don't have to do this. Just fucking tell me," I yelled.

"Ananya, please. Don't be this nice to the girl who ruined your life," Priya said, her voice cracking.

"You are my sister no matter what. Just tell...." I was cut off by shuffling again.

"There you are, I've been searching for you," I heard Sanjeev saying, his voice was cold and sinister. He talked to her like she is the prey.

"Please don't do anything," I heard Priya's voice and there was shuffling again. After that, I heard a slapping sound and Priya shouting before the line went dead.

"Priya? Priya? Oh my god," I cried holding the phone. Siddharth hugged me and let me cry on his shoulders. I kept on crying, until Siddharth start talking.

"Ananya, please relax. It is not good to cry like this," she pleaded.

"Even though she always made my life difficult, I've never hated her Siddharth. I've always forgiven her because she is just young and she was just not matured," I cried.

"I know, we will do something. Don't worry," he said.

"And, how will we do that?" I asked, wiping the tears that had fallen down.

"We can try to track the call. We cannot get the exact location, but we can know which area she is in. Then, we will take from there. I will try my best, okay?" he asked me and I nodded, not believing my voice. I don't care what she had done to me, but now I just want to see her save. Sanjeev is a psycho and he will do anything to her. Other than that, for her to be in this situation is because I attracted a creep's attention on me.

"Call Vikram and tell him the situation. Let's see what he can do to track her. I will ask help as well," Siddharth said, taking his phone out and started making a phone call. I took out my phone and called Vikram bhai. It rang three times, before he answered the call.

"Bhai!!!! Priya is in danger bhai. We have to do something bhai, please," I cried.

"Ananya, what are you talking? Are you okay?" he asked, worry evident in his voice.

"Bhai, Priya called me just now. She said Sanjeev is trying to kill her bhai. I don't know what to do. Please do something," I pleaded.

"What are you talking Ananya? Who is this Sanjeev? Why would he try to kill our sister? Stop panicking and tell me everything," he said, trying to keep his calm.

"Sanjeev... he is the one.... He is Siddharth's...." I don't know how to tell him who he is. Where do I start? I don't want to tell him something he shouldn't know.

"Ananya, let me talk," Siddharth said and asked for my phone. He already finished talking to whoever he was talking. I gave the phone to him.

"Hey. This is a long story and Ananya is not in the situation to talk. Can we come over? Are you at your office?" Siddharth asked him and I couldn't hear what Vikram bhai was telling him.

"Alright, we will come at once. Do you have anyone you could trust in the police department. If yes, please ask him or her to come," he said and hung up.

"Let's go, we are going to your brother's house. I just need you to calm down and drink this water," he said and gave me the water bottle we bought earlier. I listened to him and drank the water. All the crying just now, made me dehydrated. I just want this to be over soon and Priya to come home alive so that I can go to sleep. Not even half of the day have passed, and I'm already feeling exhausted.

"Why are we going to the house? Isn't he at office?" I asked, as soon as we got into the car. Siddharth started driving as fast as he can considering the fact a pregnant woman is in the car.

"He said, he took a leave from office because of some reason. He asked me to come there," he said.

"My father and stepmother is going to be there. They won't like it if we go there," I said, suddenly worried about what they will tell about me being there.

"Don't worry. If Vikram asked us to come, then he would handle this as well," Siddharth reassured me and went back to the road. I stopped talking not wanting to disturb his focus from the road. Even though, he didn't drive too fast, he still drove above the speed limit.