Priyanka 's POV

' Now spill the beans Prinku. I want every single detail from day 1 of your love story to today. Tell me everything. '

I rolled my eyes at Pragati aka Pogo.

She's my childhood best friend. We are sisters. Her father and my Dad are best friends and we also carried forward their legacy.

Her parents are like my second parents. We grew up together. We were in the same school and college until the last year of college.

In college we were roommates until the last year of college. In the last year of college, I started taking drugs and so I had to go to the rehab. That was the first time in my life that she wasn't beside me. I missed her a lot.

She did too. She said she won't go to college without me. She's very stubborn and adamant. But I convinced her somehow. I didn't want to hinder her dreams for me.

In that one year a lot of things changed.

' You're asking  as if it's a novel. ' I said.

' Oh c'mon. Don't make excuses now. Didn't I told you everything about mine? Don't waste time and start already. ' She said.

' You didn't just told me, you gave me the biggest shock of my life. ' I said.

When I met her after our year separation, she was engaged. To say that I was shocked was an understatement.

I meet my sister after a year to know that she's in love and engaged. That's was one heck of a shock.

She was a flirt in the school and college. She never made the first move but never disappointed any boy either. I never thought she would settle down in her life so quickly.

' C'mon I want to know how my jiju managed to woo the girl who never talked to strangers without any business and how he managed to somewhat he pull you out of your reserved self. ' she said.

We weren't in much contact last year. After her marriage with Karthik, they shifted to New York. That's where Karthik 's parents live. He's an NRI. I thought to give her them some privacy and moreover she has her own career to look after. She couldn't come for my wedding as she was busy with her first fashion show which was a huge success. I don't mind it. We're best friends. Our friendship is not gonna affected by two years of less contact.

We never hide anything from each other. We know everything about each other. She's the only one who knows about the accident . She had always supported me at my lowest times.

Well looks like it's my turn to told her my love story. But unlike her mine doesn't have a happy ending. Yet. I hope she doesn't get mad.

' I don't know where to start from.' I sighed as she leaned towards my side on the bed.

' The beginning is always a good place to start. It's a shame though that I missed my chance to meet my jiju. I wanted to see how handsome he is. '

' Wait, what? You don't know how he looks? Haven't you seen his photo on my account? '

' No. I haven't seen your account for a year now. Remember I asked you not to see my account when you were...... '

I know she's referring to time when my treatment was finished at the rehab. That time wasn't a good one for me so we barely mention it until I want to talk about that specifically.

' Yeah I do. What about that? '

' You do know Priyanka that it was because I wanted you to meet Karthik in person, not on a Facebook page. So when you told me that you were in love, I thought I shouldn't check your account either. You didn't ask me to but I only thought it will be fair so I didn't. ' she explained.

' What do you do know about my husband? '

' His first name. Ranveer. '

' You don't even know my full name now. ' I chuckled

' Well then tell me. '

' Still you don't want to see his photo? '

' I am not sure. That reminds me, why is there no photo of you two in the living room and bedroom? Not even the wedding photo. '

' Oh. Well I just realised there isn't one. We never really thought about this. Never mind you can see my phone. '

I grabbed my phone from the bed post. The lock screen showed my family photo minus Ranveer which was taken at my last birthday. I typed the password. The wallpaper was our wedding photo.

I looked up to see that Pragati staring blankly at the photo as if she got a shock.

' This can't be. Ranveer is your husband! ' she said more to herself than me.

' You know him? ' I asked her in confusion.

' Of course. I do. But why didn't he tell Karthik about his marriage? Just why? '

I stared at her in shock. Her eyes widened in a sudden realisation.

' Prinku, does Ranveer really love you? '

' No. '

I was dreading this question from the moment I received her message. Because I can't lie to her.

' Then why did he married you? '

There's no turning back now. I have to tell her.

' You remember the accident? '

' Of course I do. Why are you bringing that up now? '

' The girl survived and she's Aradhya. Ranveer 's sister. '

' WHAT !!!!!! ' Pragati said at the top of her lungs. She looked at me with a bewildered expression. I nodded at her unasked question of confirmation.

' But.... that can't be ..... how could it be..... ' Her eyes widened in sudden realisation. ' He married you for revenge, didn't he? That's why he never said a word. '

' Yes. ' A lone tear escaped my eye.

She pulled me in a  bone crushing hug.

Ranveer 's POV

' But Ranveer doesn't have a brother. ' Abeer said, leaving the formality of calling me sir in the shock of the new found information. His eyes narrowed at me.

' That's right. Abeer you can leave. I will explain later. ' Abeer left with a nod. Karthik was looking at me with disapproval.

I don't know if he knows about my marriage. But if he's in Mumbai then sooner or later he would know. And then I am done for.

' For how long are you gonna deny the truth? He's your brother. ' Karthik said.

Oh so Karthik doesn't know. Yet. It's about him. Again.

' I think you're perfectly aware of the difference between a brother and a step brother, Karthik. '

' And I think I don't need to tell you, of all people, that relationships are not based on blood. That's the reason why I am your brother and Aaru is your sister. '

' When did I denied that? '

Karthik took a deep sigh.

' You do know that it's not his fault, don't you? '

' I do. But that doesn't mean I need to have a relationship with him. I don't know him. He doesn't know me. End of the story. Care to tell me why are we having this discussion again? '

' He came home. He wanted to..... '

' I don't care what he wanted. He can rot in hell for all that I care. I just want to hear that you did what I had asked you to. ' I snapped.

' Of course I did. You don't need to take your anger out on me. ' Karthik said calmly.

' Sorry. '

' It's okay. I think you should listen to him once. It has been 5 years now. Vikram is a good man. '

' I don't have anything against him, Karthik. I just don't want to complicate my life. Leave the things as they are. '

' Fine. As you wish. It was worth a try. '

' Why are you here by the way? '

' Pragati wanted to meet her friend and I have a meeting in a few days. '

' Which friend? '

' Priyanka. '