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08:00am

His sleep broke when he felt some people moving in front of him. He realized he'd slept in the hospital itself. He freshened up in the toilet and went to meet the doctor to seek the permission to meet her and also learn about her state.

Raman- doc. How's she? Can I meet her?

Doctor- Who? Ishu?

Raman- yeah, wait do you know her?

Doctor(smiles)- yeah! I know her and she's better now.

Raman- oh okay. Can I meet her?

Doctor- ok but right now, she is with him...

HIM! That word hit a wrong nerve in him.

Raman- WHO THE HELL?

He stormed out even before hearing her answer. The moment he entered the room, he found her hugging a man in a brown suit crying. He felt a prick in his heart seeing her in tears. He'd promised to himself to never let tears come in that pair of eyes but seeing her like this made him feel worse. He felt his world turning upside down seeing her in some STRANGER'S ARMS!

Stranger- how are you Ishu?

Ishita- you know how will I be!

Stranger- you didn't even tell me about your arrival!

This means this Mr. Stranger knew everything about her. He knew about her being alive. He knew she wasn't in India. Why isn't that 'he' HIM? They broke the hug and he was too shocked to identify that stranger!

Raman- ABHIMANYU RAGHAV!

She was happily shocked seeing him there. She knew he had saved her. But she didn't expect him to stay in the hospital all night. Of course she recognized his clothes which he wore. His face was red with anger. His eyes were puffy making her realize he'd been crying all the time.

Ishita(wobbly voice)- Ramann..

How badly he wanted to hear that word from this voice numerous times. But now something else occupied his mind. Yes his mind overtook his heart which was yearning to take her in his arms. He stormed out of the room angrily making both of them confused.

The moment he came out, the person who always arrives at the most idiotic situations from nowhere stood in front of him! But today he praised the person for appearing before him. He grabbed the person's arm and went inside.

Raman- hey you were asking me last night right, see she's the one I'd saved.

All the colors from her face faded. Once again she's gonna lose everything from her hand. Once again all her dreams will be vanished. Once again this Isheeta has come to destroy her efficiently woven never fulfilling castles!

Shagun(only shocked and NOT happy)- Isheeta.. YOU'RE ALIVE? (Tries to sound normal to stay in good books of her... chee to stay in good books of Raman) you're alive? I'm so happy..

She tried to use her favorite weapon- crocodile tears! She went to her and emotionally hugged her having a yuck face cursing about her being alive!

Shagun(breaking the hug)- I'm so happy Isheeta.. You're alive!(showing all 32 teeth)

Raman- Ohh really shagun. You're happy? (smirks wickedly)

Shagun(confused with his taunt)- yeah.. of.. of course I'm very happy!

Ishita smiled meekly feeling weak. He notices that but he wasn't in a state of mind to act normal.

Mani- Hi Shagun. How are you?

Before Shagun could reply, he jumped in.

Raman(encircles him arm around her shoulder adding a blush to her stupid face)- She's absolutely fine. After all she's with me(she was all smiles looking at him, she tried to inch closer but his hold was firm which didn't help her move close to him)

This comment of him made her hurt. She imagined how he'd be hurt, the taunts he'd throw. But her expectations were completely different from the present scenario! He chose the deadliest and the worst way to hurt her.

Raman- oh yeah I forgot to inform you both. We're getting engaged soon. (Fresh tears formed in her eyes, even he noticed that but his mind had won over his heart) So I expect the COUPLE to come and grace our happiness.

All the three people had different expressions. One was on cloud nine hearing this (I guess you guys know the person), one was confused hearing his invite. The other felt a heavy lump in her heart. She knew he was blind in anger, she remembered his talk and his cries as she was semi-conscious. First she was sure he still LOVED her! But now this statement of his completely shocked her. Raman was keenly observing her facial expressions; first he saw her hurt when he desperately felt to clear the misunderstanding but seeing her confused face later made him angrier.

Ishita- Raman you're getting it all wrong. Mani is..

Shagun- Ohh Raman! Let's not waste our time here. Let's go to some nice place.

Raman(eyeing Ishita)- yeah let's not waste our time. Why should I care when the others DON'T!

Mani- Raman, at least listen to her.

Raman(gritting his teeth)- come on Shagun let's go.

He marched out angrily and she followed him like a hush-puppy! She broke down after he left.

Ishita(cries)- Why didn't he listen to me? He doesn't trust me even an ounce Mani. He thinks I'm with you! How can he?

Mani- He might have felt cheated in the first place. And now he has misunderstood. You should talk to him.

Ishita(sobs)- Did you see how badly he'd proposed to Shagun? If he really wanted to do that, he should've. Why did he have to wait all these years? Now to hurt me, he's unwillingly doing this shit!

Mani- You should make him understand Ishu! He thinks something different about us.

The doctor walks in.

Doctor- Ishu! Why are you crying?

Mani- I'll explain to you later. Just tell me about her situation.

Doctor- Ok. She's fine now. She can be discharged. But where did her cry-baby Raman go?

She pouts listening to this while he smiles.

Ishita- He's not any cry baby! He cares for me!

Doctor(smiles)- okay but where is he?

Their expressions changed listening to this.

Mani- He went away Nisha!

Nisha- Where? And leaving Ishu here?

Mani(leaves a heavy sigh)- He thinks we're a couple!

Nisha- of course we're a couple Abhi! Are you mad?

Mani- He thinks we, me and Ishu as a couple. He doesn't know that you're my WIFE!

Nisha(sadly)- oh oh!

Ishita(wipes her tears)- Nisha actually I need to..

Nisha- Oh ya sure sure!

Nisha helps her to do her personal work.

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10:00am

Shagun- Raman shall we..

Raman- Shagun now that's enough!

Shagun- but Raman I can't just..

Adi- What's wrong Papa?

Shagun- Look Adi beta, he proposed me in front of Ishita to get engaged, but now he isn't coming with me to shopping!

Adi- WHAT? WAIT WHAT?

Pihu- WHAT ENGAGEMENT?

Simmi- Kya bola tune ISHITA?

(What did you say ISHITA?)

Raman(looses it)- SHAGUN JUST SHUT UP!

Shagun- But Raman..

Adi- One minute! In front of Ishita.. that.. means.. Ishima! (He leans back to the couch with tears)

Pihu- Adi bhaiyya.. You mean MUMMA? (She jumps to him happily)

Raman(feels happy seeing them but doesn't show it)- BAS! (ENOUGH!) NO ONE WILL TAKE HER NAME IN THIS HOUSE!

Mihir- What's happening Bhai?

He taps his shoulder from behind.

Mihir- Whose name shouldn't be taken?

Raman closes his eyes trying to control his anger. Adi comes forward and holds his hands followed by Pihu.

Adi- Tell us the truth Papa.. Ishima.. Is she alive?(he smiles happily)

Pihu(shouting happily)- Tell us Papa, is Mumma back to us?

Raman(leaves them forcibly)- HAAN! SHE'S BACK WITH HER..HER..!! WHATEVER I DON'T CARE! I'VE INVITED HER ALONG WITH THAT SHANI!

He goes upstairs pushing everything on his way.

Adi- Ishima.. Pihu Ishima..

Pihu- Sachhi bhaiyya?

Adi- Yeah!

They hug each other tight out of happiness. Adi cries trying to accept the new revelation. All the others rejoice hearing this with happy tears.

Pihu(squeals happily)- bhaiyya I wanna meet her.

Adi- Haan Pihu.. even I want to! But where did Papa find her? Wait, you know where Ishima is right?

Shagun(checking her hair and nails irritated ever since the family was crying happy tears)- haan. Yeah I know. So what?

Pihu- please tell us where is mumma?

Shagun- Pihu! I'm your MUMMA!

Adi- JUST TELL US WHERE IS SHE NOW?

Shagun- she was in the hospital. I guess she's the one Raman saved yesterday. She was with..

They didn't hear anything further and rushed out.

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Once upon a time ISHRA room,

Anyone who'd look at the room may think an earthquake had turned the room into a mess. And the earthquake was Mr.Raman Kumar Bhalla! His anger changed the complete orientation of the room. He was sitting in between of a pile of crushed saris and photos pulled out from the album. He was hugging a photo frame close to his heart which had a pic of their wedding and his face was covered with tears which were flowing uncontrollably.

Raman(wobbly voice)- kyu.. kyu chod kar chali gayi mujhe? aisa kya kami reh gayi thi mere pyaar mein ki tum ab uske saath... (cries vigourously) manaa..manaa ki galti hui thi mujse.. lekin tum.. tum itni badi saza dogi mujhe? saath saal dhoor rhi mujse.. aur mili toh uske saath.. kyuuuuuuuuuu( he screams loudly but none was present in the house to hear his cries)

(why.. why did you go leaving me? Was my love not enough for you that now you're with.. (cries vigorously) I.. I agree it was my fault.. But.. But will you punish me like this? Not fair! You were away for 7 years.. And now I found you but with him... Whyyyyyyyyyy

He screams loudly but none was present in the house to hear his cries.

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