Anupama's POV:-
I am happy that thakurmaa didn't try to talk to me again because I seriously don't know what I will say next because of how furious I am with her and her lovely daughter. She thinks that everyone has to do what she says. I also used to think she is an elder person and whatever she does is for everyone's well-being. But how stupid I was to believe her. However, now I know that she has never wanted me to be happy because she is a selfish person. Because of her and her two-faced daughter, I have endured a lot in the past but not anymore as I am not the same Anupama I used to be.
All thanks to my husband who has taught me to believe in myself. He has taught me that I am not the dust of anyone's feet. He has taught me not to bow down to anyone besides God and I will never let his teachings be proved wrong. I have just come back here because of my father and once he recovers, I will go back to my home. Yes home, where I live with my husband and our little family.
"Cara, are you okay?" Alessandro asks standing in front of me while looking at me worriedly.
"I am okay. I was just thinking about something." I reply with a smile trying to make him stop worrying about me.
"Then stop thinking because I don't like to see you frowning." He says while kissing me on the forehead.
"Shameless people." Both of our head turns towards Pishimaa who just remarked the words.
"If showing care for my wife is being shameless then I am happy to be a shameless." Alessandro says before I can say anything.
"This is not your country so don't say anything rude to me. I can call the police and make them arrest you." Pishimaa replies with a smirk.
"I think you're forgetting who you are talking to, pishimaa. He is not only my husband but also the biggest investor of the Sengupta Enterprise so if you don't want to go bankrupt then it will be better if you keep quiet." I let out while glaring at her. I am not a person to boast about my husband's wealth but this is the only language she understands well.
"What do you mean he is the biggest investor of our company? What is she talking about, Riya?" Pishimaa asks Riya who shrugs her shoulders in an uncaring manner.
"Yes, Anu is right. Mr. Bianchi has invested a huge sum of money in our company one month ago with boro mama's approval because the company was suffering financially." Riya replies making pishimaa and thakurmaa's mouth hang open in shock.
"Now that you have gotten your answers stop threatening my husband because this time I won't tolerate any insult. Also, don't forget that I am still a citizen of this country and I have the same rights as you. So, think before doing anything against us." I warn her sternly.
Just then the doctor comes walking towards us with a report and starts explaining about baba's condition. After explaining everything he tells us that we should go home because only one person can be here. I want to stay here but Alessandro tells me that our daughter is waiting for me and also I need to rest after the long journey. In the end, it's decided that Dadabhai will be staying here much to thakurmaa and pishimaa's protest.
We leave the hospital and the driver starts driving towards the Sengupta mansion. I put my head on Alessandro's chest and he starts running his long fingers through my hair making me sleepy. Before I know it I fall asleep in his protective arms.
When I wake up I notice that I am in my old room. I try to find Alessandro but can not find him anywhere. I get out of bed and open the suitcase to take out a kurti and leggings to wear. After changing my clothes I come downstairs and see that Advira is playing with Riya. But upon seeing me, my daughter runs straight to me.
"Mum-mum me mish you." She says while opening her arms wide to show me how much she missed me.
"Aww, my baby. I missed you too." I reply while kissing her cheeks before picking her up in my arms.
"Me play wid mashi. Me no make mesh wen you no here." She says making me nod my head.
"I know baby. You are a good girl so you will not make any mess." I tell her while walking towards the kitchen along with Riya.
"What are you making, Mamoni?" I ask when I notice that Mamoni is cooking something.
"I am making Mishti pulao (sweet pulao)." She replies with a smile.
"What else choto mami?" Riya asks while ticking Advira who starts giggling.
"I have already prepared Pabda macher jhol (catfish curry) and Cholar dal (chickpeas dal)." Mamoni replies before going back to her cooking.
"Anu, Mr. Bianchi will eat these dishes, right?" Riya asks.
"Of course he will. He loves to eat Indian food, especially bengali homemade dishes." I respond with a smile.
"Who can resist your amazing cooking doll? By the way, how are you feeling about this pregnancy you know after what happened in the past?" Mamoni asks making me gulp. Because she still thinks that my baby is dead. The same goes for Riya as I haven't told her anything about her mother being involved in the missing of my daughter.
"I am doing good and I really don't want to remember my past because my present is what important to me." I reply briefly not wanting to go any more details.
"Mausumi, how long will it take for you to serve us dinner?" Thakurmaa yells from the living room.
"Just ten more minutes, Maa." Mamoni answers back loudly.
"So noud." Advira comments with a pout making us laugh.
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After a not-so-good dinner, I come back to my bedroom with Alessandro and our daughter. I am not talking about the food because that was really delicious, I am talking about thakurmaa and pishimaa who constantly glared at us as if we have invaded their private space. But neither I nor Alessandro let their glares affect us. We talked with others and enjoyed the dinner as much as we can. I am happy to see that Alessandro is behaving freely with my family members except the mother-daughter duo. The Last time when he first came here before our marriage he was very reluctant to talk to anyone but this time I have noticed the enjoyment in his eyes while talking to Mamoni, Kakai and Riya. He also asked Jasmine di if she has taken her medicines before dinner.
"What's going on in your mind, tesoro?" Alessandro asks after coming out of the washroom.
"That you have changed." I blurt out before biting my lip in embarrassment.
"So you think I have changed, can you tell me what changes you have seen in me?" He asks teasingly while wrapping his arms around my hips.
"When we first came here you didn't talk much but this time you have conversed with everyone freely which I really liked." I reply and wrap my arms around his neck. He smiles at me before bending down to kiss me. However, a whiny noise stop us. We turn around and notice that our daughter is sitting on the bed with a pout while glaring at us.
"What's wrong, princess?" Alessandro asks going towards our grumpy baby.
"You no see me. Me sweepy but you no kish me nighty night." She complaints making me laugh. Both I and Alessandro get on two sides before asking her to lie down between us. When she does Alessandro starts running his hands through her hair while I start singing her favorite lullaby. Soon she falls asleep while snuggling between us.
"Thank you for making me her father, Cara." Alessandro whispers while looking at our sleeping daughter with adoration.
"Thank you for accepting her as your daughter." I reply feeling my eyes getting teary but I don't let them fall. He pecks me on the lips before we both decide to sleep.
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