"Mam, please sign here." The nurse handed me a file. I let out a sigh of relief. Finally, we are going to get rid of this place.

Yes! Today we are going to tell goodbye to this hospital. I don't like to stay here either Sweety does, it brings all bitter memories I had experienced a year ago. I signed all the pages and returned the file back to the nurse.


"Riya." My body tensed when I heard him calling my name. What he wants now. "Please come with me." He begged to make me furrow my brows.

What made him think I would go with him if he asks? "I already gave my answer Mr. Miller. I don't want you near me or my babies." I gave him my most polite reply.

"Try to understand Riya. It's not safe for staying all alone in that your wrecked apartment." He gritted his teeth.


"Mind your words, Mr. Miller. I know how to take care of me and my babies. Where did you go when I was in the same situation, four years ago." His eyes softened and the guilty look replaced his anger.

"Don't kill me." He whispered. Ignoring his pleading, I turned my heels and walked towards Sweety's room, but I was stunned when I saw her tear-stained face. "Baby, what's wrong?" I asked. I could hear the pounding in my ribcage.


"Mom, why dad doesn't want me?" She cried and buried her head on my chest hugging me tightly. "Why he didn't come to see me? Am I pretty much ugly?" she whimpered.

Oh, God! Why she doesn't take the word 'dead' in her mind, but I can't blame her. She is barely reached four. "Baby your daddy is not with us." I wiped her tears with my hands.

"But grandpa said he is here with us." She sobbed. My eyes widen in shock. He said what?!

"When did he say-" I gulped the lump in my throat not able to finish the sentence. Why did he do this to us? He is a father to me, he never hurt mine or Sweety's feeling but again why he did?

"Daddyyyy--" she stretched her hand before climbing out of the bed and sprinted towards Kayish's arm who was frozen on his spot, but even in this dilemma, he didn't fail to take her in his arms.

"Daddy please! Don't leave me. I love you. I will be a good girl, I promise" Her voice completely broken.

I feel guilty for dragging her into our mess. She is a kid and she deserves every happiness in her life, but I snatched everything for my own greed.

Sweety wrapped both her hand around his neck and buried her face in the crook of his neck. His eyes held so much passion and love, at the same time, agony is evidence on his face.

Dad, you need a proper explanation for what you did. I mentally took a note.

*

"I can't believe this!!! Of all these people you decided to tell her about Kayish? Why dad? I thought we are family, but you showed me your other side. Why?!!!" I demanded the answer accusing him of the mess he has created intentionally or unintentionally.

"Riya! I did this for you, it's all for your benefits." He tried to point out.

"How it's supposed to be my benefit when he takes her full custody? Don't you think he will snatch her away from me?" I asked not giving any room for his justification.

"Riya! Calm down. Listen to what I am saying." My reaction was a volcanic eruption where he acts cool as a cucumber.

"I can't." I raised my voice. "knowing he is taking everything from me, I can't calm down. How could you expect me to take things easily? Why everyone is treating me like I'm some kind of trash. Why dad?" I screamed out of my lungs.

Hereafter, I'm not going to cry, crying never going to change anything, rather, it shows the world how weak I'm. I'm going to stand firm for my own justice, I don't need anyone's help.

"What about your unborn child?" His question took me off guard.

"What do you mean?" My voice cracked thinking another baby was trapped in this mess.

"For you, Sweety's dad has died then what about this baby's dad, he too died? Or what lies are you going to use to cover the truth?" He asked looking directly into my eyes.

"Do you have any answer? If you have one, I'm really sorry for messing your life." He pressed both his hands together as a sign of seeking forgiveness.

"Dad!! You don't need to." I whispered, my anger disappeared in a fraction of a second. I let out a loud sigh and sat on the tool. I have no answer to his question.

How I'm supposed to manage everything I have caused. I rubbed my temple where I felt a hint of ache. After a while, I heard the cracking sound of the wooden chair and felt him taking a seat beside me.

"I'm sorry, dad." I am ashamed of myself, why did I doubt him. His decision was the perspective of everyone's benefit but being selfish I shouted at him not understanding the whole situation.

Now, I wonder what would I have said when the baby asks who is his/ her dad after the years of he/ she born?

"Children makes mistake but it's their parent's responsibility to guide them properly. I did things because I know whatever I'm doing is correct. It's for my Riya." He said stroking my hair lovingly.

"Do what your heart says but think about your children before takes your decision. I'm always on your side." He patted my shoulder before walking out of the room.

This is the time to face everything. Letting out a loud sigh, I followed after him.

"You ready?" Dad asked once I came out of the room. Sweety fell asleep in Kayish's arm, her tiny arms were wrapped around her dad protectively.

"Hmp." I hummed in response and stepped inside the elevator to get rid of this place first.

Daniel, Dylan, and Draco were nowhere to find, it's maybe one of dad's tricks too. If they were here, they would have created a scene, so that might be a reason he sent them away, I guess so.