Page 226 of One Hellish Wedlock
“I promise.”
She ended the call and closed her eyes, heart pounding. One step closer to facing Shagufta…alone.
Day 271
Aanya had barely returned from work when she fainted and collapsed minutes after playing with Ruhi. Nani and Radhika had rushed to help…patting her face, dousing her with water, trying to bring her back.
“Sit down,” Radhika said firmly, guiding her to the bed. “I’m calling the doctor.”
“No.” Aanya stopped her.
“Why not?” Nani demanded. “That wasn’t normal.”
“I skipped lunch today, that’s all. Had a sandwich in the evening. There were new clients and back-to-back meetings. So, I just didn’t get the time.”
Radhika crossed her arms. “Didn’t Reyansh warn you not to skip meals?”
“He did. And I swear, this was a one-time thing. I won’t do it again.”
“I’ll bring some juice,” Nani said, already heading to the kitchen. Aanya tried to protest, but it was pointless.
Radhika sat beside her again. “You’ve been juggling too much—traveling, the wedding, work. And once Reyansh moves here, you won’t get a minute to breathe. You need to take care of yourself, especially if you two are planning to start a family.”
Aanya forced a smile. Her stress had nothing to do with work or Reyansh. It was the wait for Sunny’s update on Shagufta that was bothering her.
“I’m taking you to the clinic tomorrow,” Radhika said.
“Clinic? Why?” Aanya tensed.
“You’ll find out. My friend is a gynaecologist.”
Aanya blinked. Her heart skipped. “Why a gyno?”
“What if you’re pregnant?” Radhika asked calmly.
Aanya froze.Pregnant?
“No… that’s not possible.”
“How can you be so sure?”
Good question! She wasn’t sure. The two nights she spent with her husband could make her pregnant, although they had used precautions.
“It’s just a routine check-up, Aanya,” Radhika urged. “For my peace of mind. Please.”
Aanya nodded slowly. “Okay, Di.”
For now… she had to handle both Radhika’s peace of mind, and her own war with Shagufta. Hence she agreed.
Day 272 – Evening
“What’s wrong? Di told me you went to the clinic,” Reyansh asked, concern thick in his voice. It had only been a week since Aanya returned to California, and the moment his sister shared the news, panic surged through him.
Aanya laughed softly. “It was a routine check-up.”
“What kind of routine check-up?” he snapped. “You’ve never gone for one before. Why now?”
She rolled her eyes, propping a pillow behind her back.
