The sun rises and the new day begins. The birds were hovering in the sky in groups and were enjoying the time of the morning. In Rathore mansion, Sameer was sleeping on his back and he stirred. The first thing, he did, was caught his forehead and he rubbed it. Sameer tried to open his eyes but was not able to do that because of the intensity of the light. Sameer opened his narrowed eyes and wiped them to clear his vision. Sameer sat on the bed lazily because he had a fever last night.

Sameer turned his face and then he saw him and got shocked to see his condition because his shirt was open. Sameer looked at himself and caught his shirt then he tried to think. Sameer was having an idea. He was not able to see the clear image.

Flashback:

Muskan was laying by hugging Sameer who was unconscious. Sameer moved his hand but Muskan didn't realise that then Sameer tried to open his eyes he was not able to do properly but he felt something near him and saw Muskan. Sameer closed his eyes and caught Muskan in his arms and then again Sameer slept because he was not in a condition to understand anything and was feeling peace.

Flashback ends.

Sameer was thinking.

Sameer: who was that person?

Sameer was thinking and he got a shock.

Sameer: Muskan?

Sameer was shocked. At the same time, Muskan entered the room carrying a tray of tea and sandwiches. Sameer looked up and then Muskan also looked at him.

Muskan asked while going to the table: Tum uth gaye? Ab kaisi tabiyat hai tumhari?

Sameer was just looking at Muskan who kept the tray on the table and came to Sameer.

Muskan asked while sitting: by the way, good morning.

Muskan looked at Sameer and found him looking at her.

Muskan: kya howa?

Sameer came out of shock and looked down then he looked at Muskan.

Sameer: yeh meri shirt?

Muskan was shocked and remembered that she did that. She hesitated and said while not looking at him.

Muskan: ab woh, kal raat tumhe fever tha to is liye maine...

Sameer: oh...

Muskan nodded by looking down and gulped.

Sameer: ok. Thanks for taking care of me.

Muskan looked at Sameer and smiled slightly. Muskan thinks.

Flashback:

Muskan was laying by hugging Sameer and got a shock when Sameer caught her in his arms. Muskan looked up and found Sameer's eyes closed. Muskan was looking at Sameer and her eyes filled with tears how badly she wants this but in his conscious state, she will never get this. Muskan layed back her head and hugged him more but soon, she realised something.

Muskan in mind: nahi, Muskan, yeh galat hai. Sameer abhi hosh main nahi hai lekin tu to hai. Tu ache se janti hai ke Sameer tera kabhi nahi ho sakta. Tera koi haq nahi hai us per. Tera to us ki kisi bhi cheeze per haq nahi hai phir woh to bohat dur ki baat hai. Mat kar yeh.

Muskan's heart: kyun mera koi haq nahi hai, patni hun us ki, kuch waqt ke liye hi sahi lekin hun. Kya meri koi khuwaish nahi hai? Kya main koi khushi deserve nahi karti? Agar thori dair ke liye hi sahi mujhe yeh mouka mil raha hai to kyun nahi... kya galat hai is main? Mera pyaar galat nahi hai.

Muskan's mind: tera pyaar galat nahi hai lekin us ki behoshi ka faida uthana galat hai. Tu sirf Sameer ko warm karne ke irada se us ke pass aai thi bus. Mat bhul ke kal hi Sameer ne tujh per sab clear kar diya tha. Us ne kaha tha ke us ki Wife ki tarha behave karna band kar matlab tera koi haq nahi hai us per. Us ne koi haq nahi diya tujhe to phir kis haq se tu us ke pass rehna chahti hai. Agar tujhe pyaar chahiye to baat kar us se lekin ase nahi. Yeh faida uthana hai aur tu asi nahi hai jo kisi ki majburi, kisi ki behoshi ka faida uthaye.

Muskan's heart: faida? Nahi, main asa kabhi nahi kar sakti. Sahi kaha, yahan kisi bhi cheeze per mera koi haq nahi hai aur na hi Sameer per. Yeh room to Sameer aur Maya ka hai, yeh un ki duniya hai jaise unho ne apne pyaar se basaya tha. Jahan woh ek...

Muskan was shocked and realised that she is laying on Sameer's bed. An image came into her mind and she imagined that Sameer and Maya were in an intimate position. Muskan closed her eyes. Tears fell from her eyes and her heart was badly broken. Muskan opened her eyes.

Muskan: Nahi, yeh galat hai. Yahan mera kuch nahi hai, kuch nahi.

Muskan kept away Sameer's arm and sat on the bed. She looked at Sameer with hurtful eyes and again lays on her elbow and caressed Sameer's hair. She was admiring him with teary eyes. She wiped her eyes.

Muskan got up and checked Sameer's forehead.

Muskan: fever to abhi bhi hai.

Muskan thinks and again she brought the cool water with ice cubes and kept the wet cloth on Sameer's forehead. She was continuously doing that and then she checked his fever and got a sigh of relief.

Muskan: Thank God, ab fever kam hai.

Muskan got up and sat beside Sameer. She caressed his hair and kissed his forehead. Muskan was looking at Sameer and then she again changed the cloth of her forehead. Muskan was sitting beside Sameer and she slept there in a sitting position. Both were sleeping.

Flashback ends.

Muskan was lost. She looked at Sameer and then she again thinks.

Muskan in mind: kya main kal raat ke bare main Sameer ko bata dun? Nahi, nahi, agar naraz ho gaya to? Nahi, main yeh afford nahi kar sakti. Nahi...

Muskan thinks.

Sameer looked at Muskan and then he looked down. Muskan looked at him and felt awkward to see his open shirt. Sameer looked at Muskan who also looked at him then she looked away. Sameer realized that still he didn't close the button so he felt odd and closed the button.

Sameer: main, main fresh ho kar aata hun.

Muskan nodded while not looking at him. Sameer got up and stumbled while wearing slippers but Muskan got up in time and caught his arm. They were standing close. Sameer looked at Muskan and their eyes locked. They were just looking at each other and Muskan broke it. Sameer felt disappointed and looked down. Sameer goes to the cupboard and Muskan was looking at him then Sameer turned and looked at Muskan but he looked down because he was also in dilemma about his feelings, Muskan also looked down to hide her tears so Sameer turned his face and he goes. Muskan was looking at him.

Sameer came back and found his tea ready and was covered with the lid but Muskan was not there. Sameer felt bad but for his joy, Muskan came back and Sameer smiled to see her.

They sat on the bed and had breakfast silently and Sameer was stealing gaze on Muskan. Muskan gave medicine to Sameer.

The whole day, Muskan took care of Sameer. She made soup for Sameer and gave him. She wanted to feed him but she can't. Sameer looked at Muskan and smiled. Muskan also passed the smile.

The next day, Muskan was standing in the cupboard and when she opened it, she got shocked to see the empty drawer.

Muskan: Oh, no, yeh laundry wala kal bhi nahi aya. Ab main aaj kya pehnu gi. Kal Sameer ki care ke chakar main mere dimagh se nikal gaya usay call karna. Is ka har baar ka yahi natak hai. Ek baar ache se class leni paregi is ki tabhi is ka dimagh thikane ayega.

Muskan thinks.

Muskan: wo to jab hoga tab hoga lekin abhi main kya pehnu?

Muskan searched for a saree and dress but all were heavy. Muskan saw the boxes and thought to check in them. Muskan took out one box and opened it. She smiled to see the saree and touched it.

Muskan: Yeh Saree to Mom ne gift ki thi. Aaj yahi pehan leti hun Mom ko bhi acha lagega. Waise bhi kuch dino se bohat low sound kar rahi hain. Yes, yeh sahi rahega.

Muskan smiled.

Muskan got ready and was wearing the earrings. She saw herself in the mirror and sets her hair with her hand.

Muskan smiled and she recalled something.

Muskan: oh no, main to Sameer ko medicine dena to bhul gai aur khud se to woh yaad karne se raha. Sahi kehti hain mom bilkul bacha hai.

Muskan huffed and she goes.

Sameer was wiping his hair with the towel and he heard the sound of footsteps. Sameer looked at the door.

Muskan entered the room and Sameer was surprised to see her. Muskan stopped to see him because only two buttons of the shirt were closed. Muskan looked down in shyness but Sameer's eyes were on her. They were standing at some distance. Sameer saw Muskan top to toe and was lost in her.

Sameer kept his hand down and dropped the towel. Muskan saw that then she looked at Sameer who starts taking steps toward her and Muskan's feet automatically took steps back. They were looking at each other and were moving. Muskan's back hit the wall and she saw that then she looked at Sameer who caught her in between his arms. Muskan looked at Sameer and lost in his eyes once again. Sameer cupped Muskan's face with one hand and Muskan blinked her eyes innocently. Sameer caressed Muskan's face with his thumb and Muskan closed her eyes. Sameer was looking at Muskan and he moved to her. Sameer kissed Muskan's forehead and Muskan closed her eyes. Sameer dragged his lips to her nose and kissed it. Muskan was breaking. Sameer kissed Muskan's cheeks and Muskan clenched her fist and then Sameer moved his lips to Muskan's neck and nuzzled there. Muskan clenched her saree.

Sameer looked at Muskan and got shocked. The reality hits him. Muskan opened her eyes and she frowned to see Sameer who was in shock. Sameer took steps back in shock instantly and it shocks Muskan. Sameer looked down and then he saw the open button of the shirt. Sameer was closing his button and his eyes fell at Muskan's saree. Sameer noticed the saree. Sameer frowned. Sameer starts panting. Sameer gulped. Muskan was looking at her.

Sameer was sweating and a frown was on his face.

Sameer: yeh, yeh Saree.

Muakan looked at the Saree and then she looked at Sameer.

Sameer: yeh tumhe kahan se mili?

Muskan was looking at Saree confusingly. Muskan slowly came to him. Sameer was aggressively looking at Muskan.

Muskan: Sameer, yeh Saree mujhe mom ne...

Sameer catches her arms and Muskan flinched.

Sameer: how dare you? How dare you to wear this Saree? Tumhari himmat bhi kaise hoi meri Maya ki Saree pehane ki.

Muskan was shocked. She shock her head.

Muskan: Nahi, Sameer, yeh saree to mujhe...

Sameer shouted: shut up, just shut up.

Muskan flinched. She looked at Sameer with tearful and hurtful eyes. Sameer grabbed Muskan's arms more tightly and Muskan was feeling pain but the pain, she was having in her heart was much more than that. She looked at her shoulders then she looked at Sameer with hurtful eyes.

Sameer: tum meri Maya ki jaga lena chahti ho?

Muskan shook her head.

Muskan: nahi, Sameer tum mujhe galat smajh rahe ho. Yeh saree...

Sameer: shut up.

Sameer pushed Muskan who stumbled and then she looked at Sameer.

Sameer: just shut up.

Sameer was panting.

Sameer: kya laga tha tumhe ke yeh saree pehan kar tum Maya ki jaga le logi?

Muskan: Nahi, Sameer, yeh sach nahi hai. Yeh saree to mujhe mom ne gift di thi.

Sameer: jhot, jhot.

Muskan shook her head.

Muskan: Nahi.

Sameer: han.

Muskan: Sameer, tumhe galat fehmi hoi hai.

Sameer: Nahi, Muskan, ab ja kar mari galat fehmi dur hoi hai. Ab ja kar main tumhe samjha hun. Tumhara asli chehra mere samna aa chuka hai.

Muskan was looking at him.

Sameer: Tumhara mere upar girna, saree pehana, ek wedded girl ki tarha behave karna, mere liye khana banana, mujhe rijhana aur humari contract marriage sab tumhari planning ka hissa tha.

Muskan was shocked.

Sameer: yes, yeh contract marriage yeh sab ek bahana tha mera dil jeetne ka. Kya socha tha tum ne ke yeh sab kar ke tum meri zindagi main meri Maya ki jaga le logi.

Muskan was shocked. She shook her head. Sameer nodded.

Sameer: Han. Pehle tum ne mera bharosa jeeta, mujhe apni taraf attract karne ke liye roz singhar karti aur phir mere fever ke bahane tum mere pass ayi aur jab maine tumhe kuch nahi kaha to tumhe laga ke tum apne plan main kamyab ho gai aur tumhari himmat itni barh gai ke tum ne yeh saree pehan kar apna haq jatana shuru kar diya.

Muskan shook her head.

Muskan: nahi, Sameer, yeh Saree mom ne mujhe gift ki thi.

Sameer: jhot.

Muskan whispered: nahi.

Sameer: han.

Sameer looked at her.

Sameer: wait, yeh Saree tum ne li kab?

Muskan stopped clarifying herself.

Sameer: bolo. Jawab do... main batata hun kahan se li.

Sameer goes to the cupboard and opened it.

Sameer: yahan.

Sameer searched for the box.

Sameer: yahan, yahan se li. Yeh box.

Sameer got the box. Sameer took out the box.

Sameer: yeh, yeh box Yahan...

Sameer heard the sound and found the box heavy. Sameer opened the box and got shocked to see the saree. It was of the same colour, but the design was slightly different. Muskan looked at the saree.

Sameer looked at Muskan who also looked at him. Suddenly, guilt took over the anger and Sameer was looking at Muskan. Muskan's eyes were teary. They were looking at each other and then Muskan turned and goes. Sameer wanted to stop her but Muskan went. Sameer was drowning in guilt and the box fell from there. Sameer took steps back and fell on the table. Sameer cried.

Sameer: yeh maine kya kar diya.

Sameer ran his hand in his hair and suppressed his lips. Sameer cried.

Muskan came to her room and closed the door then she came forward and was panting. She recalled Sameer's words what he said to her.

Flashback:

1. Sameer catches her arms and Muskan flinched.

Sameer: how dare you? How dare you to wear this Saree? Tumhari himmat bhi kaise hoi meri Maya ki Saree pehane ki.

2. Sameer shouted: shut up, just shut up.

Muskan flinched.

3. Sameer: tum meri Maya ki jaga lena chahti hun.

Muskan shook her head.

4. Sameer: kya laga tha tumhe ke yeh saree pehan kar tum Maya ki jaga le logi?

5. Sameer: jhot, jhot.

6. Sameer: Nahi, Muskan, ab ja kar mari galat fehmi dur hoi hai. Ab ja kar main tumhe samjha hun. Tumhara asli chehra mere samna aa chuka hai.

7. Sameer: Tumhara mere upar girna, saree pehana, ek wedded girl ki tarha behave karna, mere liye khana banana, mujhe rijhana aur humari contract marriage sab tumhari planning ka hissa tha.

Muskan was shocked.

Sameer: yes, yeh contract marriage yeh sab ek bahana tha mera dil jeetne ka. Kya socha tha tum ne ke yeh sab kar ke tum meri zindagi main meri Maya ki jaga le logi.

8. Sameer: Han. Pehle tum ne mera bharosa jeeta, mujhe apni taraf attract karne ke liye roz singhar karti aur phir mere fever ke bahane tum mere pass ayi aur jab maine tumhe kuch nahi kaha to tumhe laga ke tum apne plan main kamyab ho gai aur tumhari himmat itni barh gai ke tum ne yeh saree pehan kar apna haq jatana shuru kar diya.

Flashback ends.

Muskan was crying. Muskan kept her hand on her mouth and cried. Muskan came to the bed and fell on the floor near the bed and clenched the bedsheet.

Muskan: isi baat ka dar tha mujhe. Isi baat ka dar tha.

Muskan said while crying: isi baat ka dar tha.

Muskan cried badly. She cried like this at her father's death. That time, her heart broke and today also her heart broke.