Emma's POV:

I woke up with a groggy and heavy head. Result of my continuous crying last night. I freshened up and came downstairs looking for my nanny, only to hear his voice. I was raged seeing him at my house and thought of throwing things at his face but somehow managed to control myself. I asked him the reason for his presence and when he said that he was here for me, I tried not to roll my eyes. I pestered him to leave but he asked me to call Jay Anna. And when I denied, he didn't budge and instead ordered me to have my food and come back to listen to him speak.

I sat before him after my breakfast and signalled him to start. He said that I was lucky to have people around me who only looked for my betterment. That irritated me and I mocked him for his philosophy. But he didn't stop and continued saying how lucky I was to have Vani, Vandhit and their families behind me and I was hurting myself and them thinking about my mother. That disturbed me to no extent and I shouted at him stating that was none of his business and noticed his face losing its colours. But I didn't care and vented out my pain asking him whether he knew how much it hurts to lose one's mother and crying.

He remained quiet and I continued saying that he can never understand that pain and asked him to stop faking and leave. I dunno what angered him, he shouted at me stating that I was clinging to my past and living in stupidity. He calmed himself and continued that not everyone would get people as I got and I was failing to understand that. That's when Vandhit's message struck me. He had said that I never knew the story of every book and remembered Vani and Jay Anna's reactions when I shouted at him in the mall. And out of curiosity, I questioned him why they couldn't bear any stone turning towards him and why was he so special to their families.

He looked at me as I got horns grown over my head and asked me that still, do I need proof to show their love for me is true. But I didn't care about it and pestered him to say about himself and when he told me his story, I understood that I never knew the story of the other book. His eyes glistened and his face had a beautiful smile when he said about his childhood days with Vandhit and Jay Anna back in India. He continued saying how his parents would fight with each other and how his neighbours, except Vani and Vandhit's families, would call him by names. I found his hands were trembling and a stubborn tear made its way out of his eyes.

I asked him what happened and for that, he just smiled and continued that they divorced each other, leaving him all alone and made their own families. I teared up hearing him. I couldn't digest the fact that his parents just left him all alone. He said that both Vani and Vandhit's families were the only ones to help him and they would be more important to him than any other thing. I felt my anger rising and asked him didn't he felt bad for what his parents did to him. His answer was so simple that I realized how kiddish I had been from my mother's death.

He continued that his grandparents were his guardians after that gruesome incident and chucked bitterly when he said that the same people who blessed his parents for long years of togetherness were those, who were all ready to get them divorced. My eyes moistened hearing him and fortunately, he didn't notice it. He further said that relationships were not determined by the physical presence rather determined by the presence of our loved one's soul. He asked me to cherish the memories I had with my mother, instead of lamenting for her loss. He advised me to let go of the wall of agony I had around me. He pointed out the matter of fact, that the Memories would be the one to last longer than anything in this world and asked me to preserve them.

He said all these in such a way so that the wall around me came down trembling. I cried vigorously and he didn't stop me, instead, he left gently patting my head before going. I managed to control my sobs and uttered, "Thank you, Anna." Yes. I addressed him, brother. Indeed he is my brother. My family. A soulful part of my beautiful family. He made me realize that acceptance would pay the way for solace and happiness.

 I accepted the fact that my mother is no more near me instead she resides in me. I felt like a newborn and grinned looking at my new self. I stopped my running thoughts as I reached Vani's house. I could see a white SUV parked outside the house and realized both the families are present here. I gulped heavily and lifted my hand to press the bell but stopped when I heard Jay Anna's shout.

"What are you saying Abhi? How can you do that? Stupid!! She is already in pain and Why in the hell you said that to her?"

"Hey, I told her the truth. You wanted me to console her and bring back the chirpy Emma. So I said that", Abhi Anna said calmly.

What's happening inside? I pressed the bell again and the door was opened by Vani. She was about to say something but once she saw me her jaw hung down, touching the ground. I giggled lightly and waved my hand. She shook her head and took hold of my hand and dragged me in calling Jay Anna. Vandhit and both the mothers looked at me as if they were seeing me for the first time. But uncles were smiling, I dunno why!

"Emma, dear, listen. We really love you a lot. Please don't leave us" cried aunties and Raji aunty held my hand tightly as if I would run.

"Hey Em. Please!! Don't go. I promise I won't make fun of you again. Not now, not ever. But please don't go" he said almost like a whisper and Vani too nodded looking at me with tears threatening to fall from her eyes. Before I could comprehend what they were saying, I heard him shout again.

"Abhi... you bloody moron!! Why did you bring her mother in between? You knew that she would get weak. On top of that why in the hell you said that you are my favourite one. Argh!! You messed it man"

"Anshu, she needs to know that. Without knowing the truth she can't live right. That's why I said" Abhi Anna said. I was confused. What happened here?

"Truth?! Is that the truth? You know what, I hate you the most and you just rot in hell. Moron" Jay Anna ranted and came down from his room cursing Abhi Anna. He followed Jay Anna controlling his smile and waved his hand secretly looking at me. Hah!! I got it. He was pulling his leg. But what happened to these four here?

Jay Anna saw me and I tried not to laugh at his expression. He was shocked would be an understatement. But when I looked keenly at him, I was shocked beyond words. He was trembling and shivering. His eyes were slightly red and puffy. His hands were curled into tight fists. Before I could open my mouth, he started ranting.

"Em...Emma, don't believe what he said. He is such an idiot, indecent moron. Please, baby, listen to me. You are my all-time favourite and special to me than anyone. That moron is not important and moreover, I won't care if he even rots in hell. Trust me. I promise I won't shout at you hereafter, irrespective of situations baby!! Please don't go to the UK to be with your aunt. Please!!" he cried. Now I understood why these four were talking differently. I glared at Abhi Anna who was standing silently, smiling seeing the drama happening here. He pouted cutely, looking me glaring at him. Argh!! This man!!

"Emma please don't go", Jay Anna cried again.

"I am going nowhere, Anna. And why should I go when I have my family here? And I don't have any aunt residing in the UK. Then why are you crying? You know that too" I paused and looked at the others and asked the same.

Jay Anna looked at me trying to comprehend what I said but suddenly Abhi Anna started to laugh hysterically holding his stomach.

"Oh god!! Anshu, you are too cute. Go...god!! Your expression. You believed everything I said. Don't you remember that she doesn't have an aunt and you four too believed me? Funny people!!"  he said laughing in between. Just then he completed he ran away seeing Vandhit and Vani nearing him. Aunties glared at uncles and they tried to control their laughs. I shook my head smiling at them. I turned to look at Jay Anna. He was looking at me without a blink and hugged me close to his heart and cried. My eyes too teared up seeing my brother vulnerable just for me. How ignorant I was!!

"I am really sorry baby. I shouldn't have shouted that day. I am sorry but please don't leave me like that again. Please" he asked me, still hugging.

" I lost my sense when you shouted at Abhi. That's becau--" he started but was cut in the middle by me. "I know Anna. He said to me what his past was. He was the one to let me fly free from my past. He made me realize what I am missing in my life!! Abhi Anna is a gem to preserve and I am delighted that I was blessed by his shine", I said to him

"Aww. My princess!! So no loneliness and nightmares?!" he asked me knitting his brows.

"No!" I said to him, determined and he hugged me again tightly shouting that's my girl!! Our beautiful moment was disturbed by Abhi Anna who came to halt huffing and puffing after the catch the mouse game.

"Oh enough of your love exchange!! I am hungry. Aunty lets dig in the paneer tikka [a spicy dish made with paneer/cottage cheese] you made", he said to Vandhit's mom, licking his lips and a serene smile adorning his angelic face. Yes, My angel!!

"You are getting nothing Abhi. Eat the biscuits in the box", aunty said to him getting inside the kitchen with Vani's mom following her. He groaned and looked at us pouting. I looked at Jay Anna but he was glaring at him. Looks like there would be another game of catch the mouse. But something bigger happened. He punched Abhi Anna on his gut and he groaned holding his stomach.

"You deserve this. Bloody bastard! How dare you pull a prank in this?!" he said and punched again. And this was done by Vandhit twice followed by Vani thrice. God!! They would kill him for sure. Then they three left to dig in their dinner leaving him behind and he was still holding his stomach. I neared him and helped him to stand.

"What's the need to pull a prank, Anna? See the consequences! Is it hurting?" I asked him worriedly and caressed his shoulders. He nodded sadly looking at me and my worry increased seeing him. "You are so cute and dumbest simultaneously. That's a talent to be recognized, Em", he chortled.

No sin in killing him. I punched him in his gut and he groaned. "You really deserve this. Idiot", I grumbled. He just laughed and hugged me tightly and I reciprocated it with pleasure. "Now come, let's get to the dining table and help me in getting my fair amount of paneer tikka", he said to me. I laughed at him and moved towards the table. I enjoyed the dinner this time. I remembered the first day I came here and the lunch we all had together. My eyes got wet remembering my mom who was sitting near me and feeding me.

As if Vani's mom caught my thoughts, she brought a spoonful of food near me. I smiled and opened my mouth and she fed me. Everyone was looking at us in awe and tears formed in my eyes. Suddenly, Jay Anna smacked Vandhit's head as he was trying to take Abhi Anna's plate silently. Thief!!

Abhi Anna saw this and he took his and Vandhit's plate and ran to Krishnan Uncle and sat near him, sticking his tongue out at Vandhit. Vandhit in return took Jay Anna's plate and thus the circle began. The dining table was filled with our laughs, banters and bickering. The home reverberated the echoes of our hearty laughs. Echoes of a happy family, which would be ONLY MINE forever.

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Hi again! This chapter is indeed special for me. Emma's POV is the most wanted one both by me and my readers. This part is full of love and happiness. POV of a girl who is feeling loved all over again. I felt elated and teared up a little writing both the chapters that was published today and I hope I met ur expectations in bonding Emma with her family!!

So guys enjoy yourself and belt ur seats coz the drama is yet to unfold.

You said my dialogue. But no worries that is the truth!! And Mr.X your identity will be disclosed soon and I will be free from your nags.

Hehe. Yes I will be disclosed but I won't leave you.

*sighs* So friends, shower all your love in the comment sections and reading them is my most favourite job. 

Yes, pretty please bless this child with your comments.

*innocent eyes* yeshh please. And don't forget to answer the question I asked in the previous update. So until next chapter,take care, stay safe and Tata. Wid Love,

Mr.X

And Harshini.