I had successfully gotten rid of Kaashvi's nagging. I filed a restraining order against Thane so that he would stop bothering me. Today was the day I had to make a deal.
" Greetings Ms Riley."
I had the same cold demeanor I had with everyone.
End of Mahira's POV
Pregnant
Before the meeting could come to an end Mahira suddenly felt nauseous, Kaashvi suggested that Mahira get checked by a doctor. After a while, Mahira went for a checkup.
Doctor Susan," congratulations Ms Riley, you are pregnant with twins."
Mahira looked at the doctor, surprise written all over her face. These sudden news where unexpected.
Mahira," what do you mean I am pregnant, this can't be, I... I"
Doctor Susan," it's true, not only with one kid but two, lucky you."
Mahira decided to go to the Carson mansion after so long. She wanted to let Thane know about her pregnancy. As she stood at the door and rang the bell,a maid let her in. Memories of the past came flooding. She walked to the dining room but a pillar hid her. She was about to walk right in but stopped on her track's when she heard Thane speak.
" Grandmother, after I reconcile with Mahira, I will go and join the army."
Alf," okay son,as long as Mahira is our daughter in law you can follow your dreams."
Elena," I thought you dropped that idea of joining the army brother but you still want to join the army."
Sofia," If Mahira find's out that you are going to join the army, how do you think she will feel."
Thane," I really don't care,after I marry her, I will go to the army."
Mahira clapped her hands as she walked into the dining room.
" Wow! What a great idea, really it's a fantastic idea. Let me guess you planned to trap me."
Elena was delighted to see Mahira.
" Fairy, is this really you?"
She ran and hugged Mahira but Mahira pushed her away without any hesitation.
" Thane , you are going to join the army."
Jordan," Madam, brother always wanted to join the army,two years ago when you left, grandmother told Thane that if he could fix things with you then he could go and join the army."
Mahira had tear's in her eyes.
" Thane is this true, the only reason why your.... you pursued me only because you wanted to join the army. Grandmother is this...true?"
Thane,"Mahira listen I can explain."
Mahira," what exactly can you explain?"
Thane," I agree I pursued you because I wanted to join the army but I really do love you."
Mahira nodded her head as she removed her sonography test.
" Thane, I am pregnant with twins and you are their father,but I guess you don't want to be a father now do you? Listen here and listen very attentively, I don't want any of you near me. You all have no right to my babies. I can take care of them myself so please, it's best if you all stay away!"
Mahira wiped her tear's and turned around to leave. Sofia stopped Mahira.
" Mahira sweetie. Please..."
" I need to speak to Thane," Mahira replied,her voice firm.
Thane," Mahira please you need to understand."
Mahira," Thane, I'm pregnant. But when I finally decided to give you a chance, I figure out that you just used me to get blessings from grandmother, blessings to go to the army. What more is there to explain?"
Thane's expression was filled with guilt, but Mahira's laughed. Her laughter held bitterness.
"You must ve satisfied,once again you fooled me. You made me believe in love only to break me again. What do you plan to do?"
Elena," look at the bright side Fairy. You are carrying brothers children. Im going to be an auntie."
Thane's eyes pleaded for understanding.
" Mahira, I..."
Mahira," You don't have to explain yourself. Listen here, you have two choices. Go to the army and never see your children,stay and we'll raise our children together and I'll forgive you for everything."
The room fell silent, awaiting Thane's response. Mahira's gaze hardened,her voice icy.
" Speak up darn it! You came back into my life,told me you loved me, impregnated me so now choose. You want me,a happy family or you choose the army.
Sofia," Mahira please don't force Thane to make such a choice. He really does love you bo matter the choice."
Mahira," choose darn it!"
Mahira raised her voice as she lost her patience. Elena clung to Mahira's leg, tear's streaming down hee face.
" Mahira Fairy, please don't be mad , brother loves you."
Mahira's expression softened momentarily but she didn't back down
" You can't have both."
Thane's eye's looked around. The weight of his decision was heavy. He looked at Mahira,took a deep breath looked down.
Thane,"I love you Mahira but joining the military is my dream. I can't settle down. Now that I have the blessings from grandmother im sorry but im joining the army."
Mahira couldn't hold back the tear's. She nearly lost balance but regained her stature. She wiped her tear's.
"Good luck. I hope you succeed. Go and fulfill your dreams."
Thane," Really?"
His eye's glimmered with hope.
Mahira," Yeah for real. Fulfill your dreams but stay the fuck away from me and my children."
Thane," Please don't do this."
Alf," Please dear, don't make such a haste decision.".
Mahira," Why should I always be the one sacrificing and waiting hmm. I'm not going to wait for anyone. I don't want to see Thane anywhere near my children. I don't want to see any of you ever again. Good luck with your dreams."
With those words, Mahira turned and walked away leaving the Carson family shattered. Kaashvi who had came to Mahira to support her stood there,her expression somber.
"Thane I was going to forgive you and convince Mahira to accept you because she loves you so much but I guess I just fell for it. Elena, Mahira loves you so much but you need to stay away from her because she may hurt you. During those past two years Mahira changed, she's not the forgiving Mahira. The new Mahira is heartless Thane and once she makes a decision, she won't change her mind. I suggest you stay away from her. She's not our Mahira anymore. She is Mahira Riley the CEO of AMS Film Production Studio. You made your bed now lie on it."
Sofia tried to comfort Elena,who cried uncontrollably. Thane stood frozen realizing the cost of his decision. Mahira booked a ticket back to London whilst Kaashvi went back to Korea.
Thane's deployment training letter came soon a week later. He had been accepted as a candidate so he had to go. Thane reported to Fort Benning Georgia for basic training. The grueling 12 week program pushed him to the limits. Drill sergeant Robert barked orders pushing him to the limits. Obstacle courses, and task's that drained him. Thane complied,his muscles screaming protest. Fellow recruit's struggled alongside him. Thane's thoughts drifted to Mahira time and time again. Every night he would write letters that remained unsent. Training intensified,combat stimulations and tactical strategy sessions. Thane excelled,driven by his passion to serve the country and one day make his children proud.
Meanwhile, Mahira focused on herself,her children and AMS Film Production Studio, throwing her energy on new projects. Kaashvi checked on Mahira everyday despite being in Korea. Mahira missed Elena and thought she didn't deserve to be punished for Thane's decision. Her belly grew. Her pregnancy drained her energy as well as the workload.
Mahira decides to resolve her issues with Elena. She called Sofia through a phone call.
" Sofia mom.."
Sofia was overwhelmed by emotions.
" Mahira darling, you called. I didn't expect you to ever call. What's wrong dear?"
Mahira," Mother actually I don't think Elena should be punished. I know what im about to ask of you is difficult but can Elena come to London,?"
Sofia," Mahira..im willing to send Elena to you. Right now, I think she needs her fairy more than she needs her mom. But will you be able to take care of Elena along with your kid's."
Mahira," I'm not so weak, I can raise my children and take care of fairy goddaughter. I'm eight months pregnant now and... you know what just send Elena to London."
Sofia," okay dear. Please take care of my child, please ".
Mahira hung up and called her mother Teresa after four year's.
Teressa," hello, Teresa speaking,who am I talking to you?"
Mahira's eye's had tear's as she heard her mother's voice.
" Mom. It's me Mahira, your daughter."
Mahira remembered how she got separated from her mother four year's ago.
Flashback
Teressa read all the letters in Mahira's secret box. She didn't want to believe it. She found a phone number,which was Thane's phone number. As she called all her daughters act's in highschool. Her heart was broken. The betrayal was major.
" Mahira how could you do this to me? How could you break my heart? How could you betray me like this? "
Mahira smiled," what is it Mom? Did something happen?"
Teressa slapped her
" You are so shameless,such a betrayer. I had only one request and that was for you to stay away from boy's and study but you, you have been in love for five years. You did so many things and lied to me every single day."
Mahira," Mom,ho...w did ... you.... find out about.."
Teressa," you have dissappointed me and betrayed me. I never wanna see your face ever again,leave."
End of flashback
Mahira," mother I know you are..."
Teressa started crying
"My child, where have you been? I never thought I would hear your voice ever again. That night when you left, I was so angry at myself but I couldn't even contact you, I had no idea were you where. Im so sorry my child."
Mahira wiped her tear's and spoke.
" Mother, I will tell you everything. Listen please pack your bags as soon as possible. I want you to come to London as soon as possible. I already bought tickets for you, for dad, for sister Aliya and brother Leo."
Teressa thanked Mahira and hung up. Mahira rubbed her huge belly and whispered to herself.
" My babies,im sorry, mommy couldn't keep daddy by her side, now because of me you will grow my without a father."
Eight hours later, Elena's flight landed in London. She was taken directly to Mahira's house. Mahira welcomed her.
" Uhm come in Elena. Im sorry about the few dishes I prepared."
Elena," You just disappeared now you want me back. Wow! That's great. You are so selfish you know I can't believe it. What do you want from me?"
Mahira didn't even show any emotions. She was as cold as always as of she had never known how to pacify someone.
" You know why I left Elena. Thane is to blame not me. It's not my fault. You shouldn't blame me. He made his choice there's nothing I can do about it."
Elena," That's not fair. Brother loves you so much but you are blind. You don't want to see it."
Mahira," Love? He chose the army over me and my children. What kind of love is that?"
Elena's anger boiled over.
" You're just as bad as Thane. You are punishing everyone! We didn't do you wrong but we are paying for someone else's mistake."
Mahira's composure cracked for a moment as she looked at Elena.
" I'm protecting myself and my children. You'll understand someday."
Elena's tear's flowed.
"I already understand! You're hurting us all don't you realize it. You are hurting me. You are are ruining me . Why are you punishing me fairy."
Mahira's gaze softened
"Elena, I... I".
Elena cut her off
" No! You always say you care,but you never show it! Why are you trying to come back into my life if you don't have any intention of opening up to me. The Mahira who loved me is not alive so why take me back."
Mahira," I wanted to resolve our issues...and ensure you understand my side."
Elena's voice rose.
" Your side? You always think about yourself! What about Thane's side? What about mine?"
Mahira's expression turned glacial
" I've heard enough Elena. If you can't understand...."
Elena interrupts
" No, Mahira! You've never listened! You only dictate!"
The argument escalated until both stood,faces inches apart, demanding answers. The tension between Elena and Mahira snapped, replaced by vulnerability. Elena's anger crumbled and she sobbed uncontrollably. Mahira's icy facade melted completely revealing her own pain.
Elena" I miss you Fairy. Living without you was so difficult. Every night I was haunted by our memories."
Mahira," sweetie no. Please don't say that. I love you Elena, I love you so much and I shouldn't have ever been so rude with you my sweetheart. Im so sorry."
Elena and Mahira hugged. Their tear's mixed as they reunited and put their issues behind them. Elena bent down and kissed Mahira's baby bump.
" Hello children in there. Im your fairy godmother. Just like your mom is my fairy godmother im yours as well. You're not alone Fairy, I'm here now."
Mahira smiled," thank you sweetie. Im famished. You came earlier than expected so I could only make paratha, lentils and dal makhani with laddos as desert and falooda. Please eat.My family will be here around nine o'clock so please help me order some basic things for them."
Elena," Mahira you are pregnant. Eight months pregnant,let me do the work. Just sit down and relax."
Mahira," No! I'll help you okay,no negotiations."
Elena helped Mahira with setting the dinner table. Mahira didn't have a housemaid because she preferred doing things herself even when she was pregnant. Three hour's later, Mahira and Elena went to the airport. It took about an hour to find Mahira's family. Mahira's heart jumped with joy as she saw her family.
" M..m.. mother!"
Mahira exclaimed as she struggled to walk over to them. Her face was covered so that no one could crowd her and ruin her peace but now that everyone thought she was a nobody they pushed her. Teressa,enveloped her in a warm hug , tears streaming down her face.
" Oh sweetie, it's so good so see you. You are pregnant? Wow that's quick I mean you are still twenty two years old and already.."
Mahira," Mom."
Mahira's father, John, wrapped his arm's around her his eye's shining with joy.
" My child, I missed you so much kiddo."
"Mahira remember me?" Aliya asked
Mahira," of course I remember you you're my sister,come here."
Leo," Hey sister who's that gorgeous little girl."
Leo asked as he stared at Elena with admiration.
" She's so cute sister. I think we r going to get along."
Elena smiled.
" I finally meet you all guy's."
Mahira," Mom, Dad guys meet Elena. My Fairy goddaughter."
The family drove back home . During the ride home Teresa questioned Mahira.
" Who are you pregnant for."
Mahira," Mom, we'll talk during dinner time okay."
As they pulled into the driveway, Mahira welcomed her family into her huge mansion. Her family followed her into her house,where her family was enveloped with the sense of warmth. As the evening went on , Mahira served everyone in the dining room . The table was filled with exquisite dishes and made everyone's stomachs grumble.
"Welcome home mom. Make yourself feel at home. This is one of my houses ." Mahira said, smiling.
The aroma of the food filled the room Terrassa senses as she remembered the day's when Mahira would talk non stop about her impossible dream's. As they passed dishes around the table, Aliya began sharing stories about her social life as an influencer. Elena was so vibrant and also talked about many interesting things. Leo talked about his dream of joining the army which immediately erased the smile on Mahira's face. Everyone noticed Mahira's sudden cold demeanor after Leo mentioned the army. Teressa had never seen this side of Mahira. It sent shivers down everyone's spine.