Chapter 531 - In the labour

The time flew very quickly. There are only three days left for Sony and Kunal's engagement ceremony and both family's are busy preparing for that.

Shriya and Abhi also stayed back at the Mansion as Gouthami might give birth any time now as she is already in her due at ten months.

Mrs. Malhotra spoke with her husband and father-in-law and the latter agreed but he seemed not so happy with that marriage style. He agreed when Abhi accepted to his condition of a wedding photoshoot in their own culture.

Mr. Malhotra acted as if he was against this whole proposal infront of his wife. She convinced him for her son's sake and he nodddd his head only after a lot of persuasion from all the family members. But he did call Shriya to promise that all the family will be there on that important day.

He told his wife that he accepted to it only because of her, just because he couldn't say no to her and she is in could nine. She felt that security feeling that she lost when her sons are getting married on their own without asking for her opinion.

The date was already set for the day and it's on 27th December. They choose that date as it would be Christmas and New Year vacation and they don't have to worry about leaving the company for long and they can all attend the wedding happily and can spend some quality time with the family.

They all had breakfast that morning and Abhi and his brothers left to work. Shriya was about to leave for college when she heard a loud cry from Rahul's room.

She rushed inside and saw Gouthami sitting on the bed with her eyes shut tightly with pain and hands wound around her belly.

She sat beside calling for the nanny who is supposed to attend to attend on Gouthami 24/7. Gouthami said in between her heavy breathing "She must be in the dining room. Went to have breakfast just no Ahhh".

Shriya consoled her and called for Manvi. Mrs. Malhotra is busy with Chotu while Manvi went for a stroll in the garden and the other nanny went for breakfast too.

Manvi who was climbing the steps heard this and rushed inside. Shriya is in a complete panic while relatively Gouthami seemed tobe a bit calm.

Manvi called Rahul and also Mrs. Malhotra and they rushed inside and Uncle Ram helped them. Nanny and Ram helped her get up while Naveen helped them to the car. He drove them to the hospital and Shriya, Mrs. Malhotra and Manvi accompanied her. Both the nannies reached the hospital later with Chotu and with some necessities.

Though Gouthami was in constant pain she didn't cry or make a mess. Instead Shriya and Naveen are the ones who are most frightened. Another cry came out and Gouthami told "I think the water broke" and the man sped up the car.

Rahul and Yash rushed to the hospital while Abhi and Rajesh stayed back in the office. They are in the middle of a video conference meeting with directors of different sister companies of Malhotras' from all over the world and a few other friends in the business and they are discussing about the joint project of charity work and also construction of orphanages under their firm's name.

Even Mr. Malhotra, his brother and Elder Malhotra are also there and when they heard why Rahul and Yash left they are worried but couldn't show it out. Abhi and Rajesh managed everything and they tried to finish a bit fast but accurately.

They are nervous and they wanted to run to the hospital. Yash saw a text message on his phone saying "She is in labour room now".

The meeting continued and Abhi received a call from Shriya. He answered immediately and heard her crying. He panicked and before he could say somthing he heard her "Abhi I don't know what's happening. They are saying the baby is upside down and I am afraid. Mom is worried too".

Abhi stood up and went outside while Yash headed the meeting. Mr. Malhotra who is on the line said "Gentlemen, let's take a break." and they nodded.

Abhi hung up when he understood that she couldn't talk sense. He called Manvi and she is a bit calm compared to others. She explained him "Bhai, Doctors said she is in a critical position. Both the baby and her are in danger. The doctors are seeing her but they are saying they can only save one. They are saying something and I couldn't understand a bit of what's happening."

Now Abhi understood and he called the chief doctor of the hospital. He didn't answer. Abhi tried many times but line couldn't go through.

He went inside the room to end the meeting but got a call from Rahul. He answered immediately and Rahul said "Bhai, don't worry. They are preparing her to deliver the baby, i just spoke with the chief."

Abhi sighed in relief and asked "Tell me exactly what happened ?"and Rahul said "Bhai, I was with her all this time. She is calm though she has pain. She gave a few details to the doctor about her condition and also something which I didn't undertand but they seemed tobe calm after listening to her.

It seems like they found a way to save both her and the baby. In fact they can go for a normal delivery instead of an operation."

He then concluded with a smile "Bhai, they are confident and I am relaxed now that they are both safe now. But....."

Abhi asked "What ?" and Rahul said "They said I can go inside if I want to but I am nervous and I don't think I can do that."

Abhi couldn't help but smile at that. He said "Do whatever you think is right. Don't feel nervous and don't worry. Everything will be fine. I am coming there too."

Rahul said "No bhai, don't come. I know this meeting is important and you deal with that. I am here, I am fine."