His Doll novel Chapter 71

Read after "Granted Prayer" chapter

After one week

Abhinav's p.o.v

It's been one week since I have gained my senses back and the doctor has performed surgery on my right leg. They have attached a prosthetic leg so that I can walk. My health condition is quite better though my skin was severely burnt and the burn marks are noticeable on my whole body.

Well, I am not upset that my leg was castrated. Because I deserve this. It was the same leg that I used to kick Devika. It's Karma. Whatever I have done with her, for all those sins I need severe punishment and God is punishing me. I am glad about one thing that my children are safe and Devika is also here to take care of them.

After I opened my eyes, Devika and my children are always coming to the hospital to see me. Devika didn't talk to me nor I have any words to say. My sins are so huge that I didn't dare to ask for her forgiveness again. I am grateful to her that she is letting me meet my children.

Right now, Devika and my children are here in the hospital to meet me. My condition is quite better now. After playing with me for some time, my children are sleeping in the hospital bed beside me. In sleep, they all look like small cute angels.

I am now looking at Devika intensely who is looking at her lap without any expression on her face.

 I said to her lowering my eyes," I am sorry, Devika."

" Sometimes sorry can't fill up the void which people creates," She replied sternly.

I asked her," What should I do to earn your forgiveness? I will do everything whatever you will tell me to do."

" Divorce me and free myself from this toxic relationship. You can meet our children at any time and spend your time as much as you want but don't hold me anymore. Only then I will forgive you.," She replied having a hard expression on her face.

 Her eyes are holding anger and somewhat too much hurt.

I stiffed in my place hearing her demand. She is asking for a Divorce. How can I let her go!! I love her.

 She is still looking at me with a blank expression. I said to her almost crying,"  I love you, Devika. Just give me a last chance."

And the next moment she said something which made my heart bleed.

She said sternly," If you love me truly then prove your love by divorcing me. I don't want anything. Just free me from yourself."

I asked her," Is it necessary? Just give me a chance, Devika. I will prove myself."

Tears started coming out of my eyes thinking that she will not be with me.

She said crying," Try to understand. I have never loved you. Actually, you didn't give me any reason or scope to love you. The torments you have done with me can be forgettable for you but it's not forgettable for me."

Seeing her cry I have lost my words. Now, I don't have anything to say. She is right. The injustice I have done with her can't be forgettable for her.

We are silent for some time when my children woke up and started talking with their innocent voice.

Devika said to them affectionately," Cutie pies, it's time for going back. We will come again tomorrow to meet your papa."

"Mamma, I want to sleep with papa," Dipti said hugging me.

I patted her head and said softly," Go with your mamma now. You will not be able to sleep here comfortably. Come again tomorrow sweety."

After convincing my little kids for almost 20 minutes they are ready to leave the hospital with their mother.

Before leaving the cabin Devika turned at me and said giving me a warm smile," Thank you for saving our children. I am glad that you are fine, now."

Then she left the room creating a writhing sensation inside my heart.

She smiled at me! Her smile was so pure and beautiful. I want her to smile always. I can not act like a stubborn person anymore. I can't hold back her anymore. She will be happy without me. I want her happiness and she will find happiness without me. I will divorce her and free herself from me.

After three months

" Bhai, are you sure? Arnav asked me confusingly.

I just nodded my head taking the pen in my hand. My hand is shaking and I am feeling like to not sign the divorce papers. Tears are forming in my eyes but I controlled my emotions. For Devika's happiness, I will do everything.

It's been three months since I am completely fine. In my life, everything is going fine except for Devika and my relationship. I am not finding enough courage to ask for her forgiveness. She talks with me normally whenever I went to meet my children. Yesterday, we both have agreed on this matter that we should sign the divorce paper.

Right now, I and Devika are in front of a lawyer. We are here to sign the divorce paper. After coming here she didn't even talk with me. But, she is looking quite contented.

The lawyer said to Devika," Mrs Agnihotri, it's time to sign on the papers. Are you sure about the conditions that Mr Agnihotri can meet the children anytime he wants?"

" Yes, I am sure. He is my children's father. He has rights on them," Devika said timidly.

I sighed and a sad smile formed on my lips thinking that at least she permitted me to meet my children.

" Are you agree with the condition that you and Mr Agnihotri will take any kind of decisions together for the children?" The lawyer again asked Devika and she nodded her head.

Then, the lawyer told both of us to sign the divorce paper. I signed the paper putting a stone in my heart. I am feeling too much hurt which I can not describe in words. But, I am happy thinking that my Devika will be happy and lead a peaceful life without me.

When the lawyer told her to sign I saw her clutching the pen tightly. I said smiling," Sign the paper, Devika. I will not be a disturbance in your life anymore. You are free now. You are not my doll anymore."

After that, she signed on the paper and I found her smiling. She is looking satisfied. Seeing her smile I am also smiling. Finally, she is happy.

I asked her with a sad smile," Did you forgive me?"

" I forgive you because of letting me go," She said smiling and my heart started beating fast.

I said smilingly," Thank you for accepting my apologies."

She just nodded her head and left the place leaving behind me with my shattered heart.

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After two Days

At Night

Author's p.o.v

Abhinav is standing in front of a big photo frame. The photo was taken at his and Devika's reception. In the photo, Devika and Abhinav both were smiling and Abhinav was holding Devika's waist.

Abhinav touched the photo and said with a heavy voice," I am sorry, Devika. Because of me, you have to suffer too much."

Then, he rested his head on the photo and said crying," I have always loved you, Devika. I shouldn't have acted like an animal with you. I have destroyed our life with my own hands. I am sorry."