From Hell To Heaven novel Chapter 1

Dharani POV

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"Mommy, where is daddy?" Daksh asked me pacing around in the hall with his fidget spinner in his hand.

"I too don't know baby boy. You daddy is not picking up the call. He must be in the security check" I tried to convince him.

"But mommy, he should be here now. When are we going to setup for Ana's birthday party? And what about her gift?" He asked, sitting beside me in the couch.

"Wait, I'll call him once again." I replied to him and dialed Akash for the 17th time within an hour.

Ring Ring......Ring Ring.....Ring Ring.....Rin

"Hello angel!" Akash finally answered my call.

"Akash, where are you? Why didn't you pick up my call? You got me worried so much! Where are you? You should be at home now. Do you even remember tomorrow is your princess' birthday? Daksh is eating my head since evening. Its 10pm now. Where are you now? When are you coming?" I almost yelled at him in one breath.

"Angel, calm down. Breath. I'm still in paris only. There's an emergency here as there is a threat from terrorists. So all the flights and other transportation is cancelled. I'm sorry angel, but I won't be able to come today." He apologized.

I was really worried of him. What? Terrorists? Before I could ask him anything, Daksh grabbed the phone from my hand and put it on speaker.

"Daddy, where are you? When are you coming?" Daksh asked him impatiently.

"Sorry champ. There's an emergency here, so I won't be able to come today. You all enjoy and wish my princess on my behalf. I promise you champ, I'll come back as early as possible" Akash tried to convince him.

Akash has gone to Paris for a fashion show as our company has organised the fashion show for global trade of our products. He left to Paris a week ago. Tomorrow is our daughter Anahita's birthday. He tried a lot to postpone the fashion show but couldn't do so since the dates weren't available. So I sent him halfheartedly since our company is also important. But now, he is supposed to be here. But they are no flights to and from Paris due to an emergency.

"Akash, you are fine right? I mean is there any danger of terrorists? Please be safe Akash. Whatever it is, please give me call. Keep informing me from time to time. I'm really worried Akash. Please come as soon as possible." I said as tears formed in my eyes.

"Mommy, please don't cry. Daddy will come soon" My baby boy told me wiping my tears.

"Angel, please don't cry. I'm safe. I'll call you every half an hour, ok? Now don't cry, please angel. You know I don't like to see you cry." Akash convinced me.

"Champ, switch on the skype. I want to see you all" Akash said. As soon as Daksh said ok, he hung up the call.

Exactly within an minute, Akash called us on skype. I answered the call wiping my tears thoroughly.

"Daddy!" Daksh screamed.

"Hey champ!" Akash said.

"Daddy, please come fast. Mom is crying here. And you really won't come for Ana's birthday party?" Daksh asked sadly.

"I'm so sorry champ. I can't come. I'll promise you, we'll go on a trip this weekend instead as soon as I arrive" Akash said.

"But daddy, Ana will be very sad. Don't worry, I'll convince her dad. Ok, fine. You come, after that we'll celebrate her birthday on the trip." Daksh said understanding the situation.

I'm very proud of him. For his age, he is very understanding and matured. He always surprises me and Akash with his maturity. But when it comes to his sister, he acts like a over protective brother. He fights with her and at times even annoys her. Their sounds bring sunshine to our house. It's only with Ana and Divya he fights. He always apologizes to his sister for his mistakes but to Divya, he always back answers. He and Divya never gets along well. I'm really worried about them but Akash always convinces me saying they are still kids.

"I'm so proud of you champ. Thanks for understanding me. I promise to make this trip a memorable one for us. But champ, don't cancel the party tomorrow. We have already invited all our family members and your and princess' friends. So you all make the party a grand success. I'll also join you guys through video call. What do you say?" Akash asked.

"Okay daddy. I'll take care of all the arrangements. I'll even give your gift to Ana on your behalf" Daksh replied.

"Thank you champ. It's already 10.15pm now. Go and sleep. What is my princess doing?" Akash asked.

"She's sleeping Akash. She was very tired since she had her dance classes today for two hours." I took the phone from Daksh and answered Akash.

"Oh ok angel." Akash said.

"Daksh, go and sleep. We'll have to arrange everything tomorrow evening and I don't want you to be tired. So go to your bed" I said to Daksh.

"Ok mommy. Bye Daddy. Take care and come soon. We all miss you so much" Daksh said to Akash.

"Miss you all too champ. Good night, sweet dreams." Akash gave him a flying kiss asking him to go to bed. I gave him a peck on his forehead and Daksh ran to his room.

"I miss you angel" Akash said.

"I miss you too Akash" I said with tears in my eyes.

"Hey angel. Please don't cry. I don't like your tears." Akash said.

"Akash!!" I said softly.

"Angel, this is hell. I so badly want to wipe your tears now and kiss you. I miss you so much angel" Akash said lovingly.

I immediately wiped my tears not wanting Akash to feel bad.

"Akash, you are safe naa? Please come back fast. I'm so worried. Is the hotel you are staying in is safe?" I asked him worriedly.

"Yes angel, it's safe. You don't worry. I'm always safe. Our love for each other will always keep us and our family safe" Akash said with a smile.

"Akash, why didn't you pick up my call? I was so tensed" I asked him.

"I'm sorry angel. I was talking to our pilot regarding my flight. I almost ordered him to fly me tonight to Mumbai but the situation here is very bad. The government declined my departure. I'm really sorry for making you worried angel. Please forgive this stupid husband of yours" Akash gave me his puppy dog eyes. He looked so cute. If he would have been here, I would have kissed him hard. I controlled myself and answered.

"It's okay Akash. And my husband is not stupid. He is the best husband and the best father. So don't you dare call him stupid" I ordered him playfully.

"Ok angel. I won't call your husband stupid. Because if he is stupid, then he wouldn't have fallen in love with this angel everyday" He said and I blushed hard.

"Oh angel, please don't blush. It's inviting me to kiss you. I wish I had a magical power to appear in front of you now, so that I can have my angel in my arms now" Akash said.

"I miss you Akash and I love you" I said to him.

"I know angel and I love you more" He gave me a smile. I sent him a flying kiss and he acted to catch it. I laughed at his action.

"Ok angel, go and sleep. It's too late now. Tomorrow is our princess' 7th birthday and you have to look fresh angel. So please go and sleep. I'll come as soon as possible angel" Akash said.

"When will you come Akash?" I asked him.

"I'll come within two days angel. Till then take care of yourself and our kids" He said and I nodded my head.

He gave me a flying kiss before ending the call. I sighed sadly and headed to the kids bedroom to see them sleeping peacefully snuggling to each other. I gave them a peck on their forehead and pulled the covers over them. I switched off the lights and switched on the night lamps. I headed to our bedroom closing the door behind me.

I laid down on the bed hugging Akash's photo which was on the night stand. I kissed the photo and cuddled to the pillow.

'I miss you so much Akash! Hope you will be here soon' I went off to sleep thinking about my husband.