Naina woke up very late after a peaceful sound sleep... she opened her eyes feeling much better and sits back... she roamed around her eyes to see but found room empty, feeling sad that she missed the chance to see him... he must have already left for office... but finally smiled recalling how he scold her to sleep on bed placed for her only... she chuckled thinking, "laaye the toh ek baar khud se kah nahin sakte the.. Pandit bhaiya se kyun jhoot bulwaya... unhein kya laga mujhe samajh nahin aata... bade aaye Mr Akadu Maheshwari..." (name suggested by @khamoshdil 😜)

She heard a knock on the door and smiled widely seeing Bela coming inside... seeing her sitting on a separate bed, Bela looked at her surprisingly when Naina make an excuse, "voh chot ki wajah se mujhe akele sone ka man tha... toh yahaan aa gayi... unhein bhi meri wajah se aaraam nahin milta isliye..."

Bela advised her as an elder, "par apne pati se kyun duri... balki usey toh tumhara dhyaan rakhna chahiye tha na... aise kaise tumhein akele vahaan sone diya... agar kuchh jarurat pad jaati raat mein toh..." she was confused on their weird behavior... she had seen Sameer's visit to hospital almost daily night and taking care of her but he request her to not to tell to Naina... he always left from hospital before she awakes to keep it secret...

Naina smiled for her sake, "unhone toh kaha tha par maine hi bola... aap please unse kuchh mat kehna... vaise bhi mein ab theek hun... meri wajah se sab kitna pareshaan huye... ab toh sabko aaraam milna chahiye na..." she was not aware of her condition last night and how Sameer stayed back closely taking care of her... in usual at worst time of her nightmares she forget what all happened with her...

Bela agreed as doesn't want to interfere in their personal space... she helped her in freshen up and changing dress...

Naina gets ready when Bela asked, "beta tum sindoor kyun nahin lagati... mujhe pata hai tum naye zamane ke bachche ho par... par sindoor aur mangalsutra toh ek suhagan ki pehchaan hote hai na... yeh koi fashion ki cheez nahin..."

Naina recalled how Sameer strictly warned her to not to fill sindoor in her hairline as doesn't want their relation to reveal in front of world.... she smiled faintly looking down, "nahin voh.. actually, office jaana hota hai toh dhyaan nahin rehta... bas jyaada aadat nahin hai abhi... par koshish karungi aage se yaad rakhne ki..." she makes excuse as doesn't want to make her worried for their relation...

Naina knew that Bela consider Sameer as his son and now loves Naina also... she purposely hides that she always kept the sindoor box in her purse but never tried to put in as doesn't want to offend him anymore... it hurts but she has no choice...

Bela went down to get her breakfast in room as Naina was not allowed to go out as per Sameer's clear instructions... finding herself alone in room, Naina opened her purse and pulled out a small silver box of sindoor thinking, "baahar jaati hun toh sabse chhupana padta hai par aaj toh ghar par hi hun toh laga sakti hun.... yahaan koi nahin aur Sameerji bhi office gaye huye hai... unhone dekha toh gussa karenge par abhi voh nahin hai... vaise bhi kehte hai har suhagan ko sindoor lagana chahiye varna apshagun hota hai aur kuchh din pehle jo yeh attack hua... kuchh bhi ho sakta tha... 6 mahine hi sahi par yeh toh mera farz hai na..."

She smiled opening the lid and take the pinch of sindoor in her finger... her right shoulder was injured and tied with sling, she was unable to lift her hand and filled her maang... feeling pain and helpless she was on urge of cry when feels him around she lifted her face up.... she got shocked to see him at this hour of time, as in usual he is always in office at this time... she observed him always very punctual and organized...

She immediately closed her fist hiding it from him as doesn't want him to get upset on her... he pushed his wheelchair coming close to her looking straight into her eyes... he hold her wrist softly and open her fist, taking a pinch of sindoor he filled her hairline... they both keep looking at each other lost in their eyes...

A lone tear dropped from her eyes when he wiped it from back of his thumb asking in a soft tone, "is it paining somewhere... can I call Doctor...?" she looked down feeling shy and shook her head, "no, I am fine... thanks..." he didn't understood reason for her sudden emotional breakdown but remain quiet... for him, it was just a normal gesture and he was helping her to do it...

But for Naina, it was a blissful moment... its first time that someone has filled her maang... as both times she got married after just signing on paper and no ritual happened... also Sharad never ever take any step towards her to initiate their relation... he purposely not allowed her to put sindoor as per his planning to ruin her image later on, in front of his parents... it's first time that Sameer himself has filled his maang...

Sameer himself was shocked on his reaction... whether he believed it or not in their relation, but he did subconsciously for her sake, for her happiness... though earlier he himself warned her to not to do so but today he himself does just for her sake... without any hesitation... but lastly she cried making him feeling guilty, "I think I should not do this... usey mera yun maang bharna achchha nahin laga shayad..."

Breaking their thoughts, Bela entered in room getting her breakfast... finding them both so quiet she prefers to leave them alone and went outside... before leaving she smiled seeing Naina's hairline filled with vermillion... a glint of happiness she observed in both their eyes...

Naina remain seated there looking down as unable to lift her right hand to carry spoon... she waited for him to go so that she can call Bela to help her...

But to her surprise, Sameer took the plate in his hand and feed her breakfast in silent... she too eat without saying anything... after completing breakfast he gave her medicine with water quietly... they both didn't utter a word... as their silence was speaking their heart out...

Who could say silence couldn't say anything? It spoke more than words could do justice at that more...

Seeing time to go for an urgent meeting, Sameer turned and starts leaving quietly when stops in between... he said without looking at her in firm voice, "take care of yourself otherwise I will get you admit in hospital back... don't stepped out from room... okay..." she nodded her head smilingly and he too left with a soft smile on his lips...

For Sameer, he is still in midst of handling the attack matter and cannot take risk anymore for her... what if he allows and she went out without guards... before leaving he again ensure with Bela to be with her throughout the day and inform him if needed anything...

Naina stays alone in room and soon slept for a while... she opened her eyes seeing its noon.... after having lunch with Bela, she planned to go down for a walk, but Bela denied her, "Sameer ne sakht mana kiya hai baahar jaane ke liye... abhi bohot kamjori hai aur tumhein sirf aaraam karna hai... jitna aaraam karogi utani jaldi theek ho jaaogi... phir mujhe bhi apne ghar jaana hai... NGO ka kaam bhi hai..."

Naina's eyes brimmed with tears, "Bela aunty, aap yahin rah jaaiye na... mujhe akele iss ghar mein bohot ghabrahat hoti hai... aap bhi toh akeli hi rehti ho... phir yahaan kyun nahin... aap paas hoti ho toh kisi apne ka ehsaas rehta hai..."

Bela tried to make her understand, "beta mein yahaan nahin rah sakti... tumhein pata hai Sameer ki Maa meri sabse achchhi saheli thi... unse aur Sameer se mujhe jitna pyaar aur samman mila hai uske liye mein kuchh bhi kar sakti hoon... par yahaan nahin rah sakti... mujhe nahin pata ki tumhein iss ghar aur yahaan ke baare mein kitna pata hai... par aaj pehli baar sirf tumhare liye mein iss ghar mein aayi hun kyunki tum mein mujhe apni khoyi huyi beti dikhti hai... uske saath bohot kam waqt gujara hai maine par mera man kehta hai ki agar aaj voh zinda hoti toh bilkul tumhare jaisi hoti..."

She said wiping her tears with a soft smile on her face, "tumhein pata hai Sameer ki Maa ka swabhav bhi tumhari tarah bohot seedha aur saral tha... unhone apni masumiyat ki wajah se bohot kuchh saha hai... isiliye ek salaah deti hun ki ek baat hamesha yaad rakhna... kabhi bhi apni saralta mein aur bholepan mein apne pariwaar ko mat bikharne dena... kisi par bhi vishwas utana hi karna jitna sahi ho... aur yeh mein tumhein apne anubhav se kah rahi hun... kabhi kabhi jo jaisa dikhta hai voh vaisa nahin hota... tumhara dil saaf hai iska matlab yeh nahin ki har koi vaisa hi ho... tum bohot bholi ho Naina par logon ko pehchanana seekhna padega tumhein..."

She hold her hand in hers, "yeh duniya alag hai Naina... tum jis mauhal se aayi ho yahaan aisa nahin hai.. rishton ki ehmiyat unke status se ki jaati hai... dil se nahin dimaag se tola jaata hai... mein yeh nahin kehti ki sab ek jaise hai par yeh tumhein khud parakhna hoga ki kis par vishwas karun aur kitna karun... aur haan ek baat hamesha yaad rakhna ki shadi ek atoot rishta hai aur ho sake toh poore man se usey nibhana.... shayad shuruaat mein dikkat ho par waqt dogi toh sab dheere dheere sambhal jayega... kehte hai na kabhi kabhi kaanton par chalkar hi phoolon ka raasta milta hai... par yeh bhi dhyaan rakhna ki kaante sharir tak hi chubhe... dil mein chubhe toh zakhm gehra chhod dete hai..." she gave her all elderly advise her to how to maintain relation and manage married life...

Naina lost in her words not getting exact meaning of what she was trying to explain her but since she herself believe in relations, she nodded and laid down keeping her head in her lap... she hold her hand, "aapko pata hai aap na sabse pyaari ho... jitna dhyaan aapne mera rakha hai itna toh kabhi mere apne pariwaar ne bhi nahin rakha... jab bhi bimar huyi hun toh mujhe Doctor ko jaroor dikhyaa, mere liye dawai bhi laaye par aapki tarah koi poori raat mere liye koi nahin jaaga... kabhi kisi ki god mein sar rakh kar nahin soyi mein..."

Bela caressed her head lovingly, "tumhein pata hai, jab Sameer chhota tha toh voh bhi bilkul isi tarah meri god mein sone ki zid karta tha... bohot sukoon milta tha usey bhi... yahaan tak ki London se aane ke baad bhi jab bhi milta tha toh aise hi god mein let jaata tha meri... apne man ki har baat batata tha mujhe... kabhi kabhi toh hum donon saari saari raat baatein karte the, par ab dekho kitna chup sa rehne laga hai... lagta hi nahin yeh vahi hai jise maine apni goad mein paala tha... waqt ne uski saari muskurahat, uska bholapan sab chhin liya... apne saare dard usne apne andar samte liye hai... kisi se nahin kehta kuchh bhi... kaash ek din aaye ki voh kisi se khul kar apne man ki baat kahe... shayad uske andar ka dard thoda kam ho jaaye... shayad phir se uski pehle si pyaari si muskaan vaapas aa jaaye..." her eyes got wet feeling his pain which he is enduring in himself... he never shared his feelings easily with anyone...

Naina think to asked her about Sameer as till now she hardly knows anything about him... though she will be only here for next few months only but since the day they met, she always felt a strong connection with him and wants to know why he always keep himself so reserved... what makes him changed so drastically...

Their attention diverts with a sudden knock on door... she finds Kamya standing there all smilingly... Naina was surprised to see her as she was not expecting her to be here... Bela seeing Naina's confused expression smiled caressing her head, "jo bhi maine kaha usey dhyaan rakhna..." she turned to Kamya, "tum donon baatein karo mein kuchh khaane ke liye bhejti hoon..." she went out leaving girls have their own alone time...

Kamya roamed her eyes looking at room... she exclaimed happily, "wow Naina... kya room hai... tera toh poora ghar kisi raajmahal jaisa lagta hai... kitni galat baat hai ki tu ne kabhi mujhe invite bhi nahin kiya yahaan..."

Naina smiled sarcastically, "Kamya, yeh ghar raajmahal jaroor hai par mein yahaan kisi bhi angel se fit nahin hoti... tu jaanti hai meri shaadi kin halaaton mein huyi hai aur mere rishtey ka sach kya hai.... toh kisi ko ghar par bulana possible nahin tha... kuchh mahino mein yeh sab chhod kar mujhe jaana hai toh kisi cheez par apna haq jatana mujhe achchha nahin lagta..."

Kamya came sitting with her when asked, "ek baat bata, matlab tum donon ek saath ek bed bhi share nahin karte... tu yahaan iss bed par aur voh udhar..." she said pointing towards another bed ...

Naina shook her head feeling embarrassed on her question... till then servant came with coffee and snacks for them.... Naina took her outside in balcony to avoid any more questions from her regarding their relation...

They both settled on swing and chatted for a while when Kamya informed her, "achchha sun, maine pata lagaya hai uss hospital ke baare mein... uss raat jo nurse on duty thi agar uska pata chal jaaye toh shayad teri problem solve ho sakti hai... thoda time lagega par I am sure ki jaldi hi koi clue mil jaayega..."

Naina hummed in response getting more depressed... she is confused if she really wants to solve tis mystery or not... she is already handling so many issues... what if this new matter creates more ruckus in her already disturbed life...

They spent some more time but soon realizing its already late Naina said, "Kamya, mujhe lagta hai ab tujhe jaana chahiye... shayad Sameerji bhi aane wale hai... pata nahin unhein aise tujhe yahaan achanak dekh kar achchha lagega ki nahin... maine unse permission bhi nahin li tujhe yahaan bulane se pehle..."

Kamya pressed her hand softly, "Naina, yeh tera bhi ghar hai... maana sirf kuchh mahino ke liye par hai toh na... toh tujhe kisi se permission lene ki jarurat kyun hai... aur vaise bhi mujhe nahin lagta ki Mr Maheshwari itne rude hai jitna tujhe lagta hai... kal dekha tha how much he was worried for sending me back alone at night... infact unke 2 guards mujhe ghar tak follow kar rahe the... I think he is sweet and caring bas dikhate nahin hai..." she said all smilingly shocking to Naina...

Before she said further a familiar voice came from their back, "why are you sitting here ... didn't I asked you to rest properly..." he said glaring her in a rude tone... it was slightly cold outside and she was sitting with her friend busy in chatting without even wrapping herself completely...

Naina shivered slightly knowing his anger and doesn't want her friend to face his wrath... but opposite to her thought, Kamya stood excitedly and went to greet him leaving her alone sitting there...

Kamya went close to him forwarding her hand to shake, "hi, Sameer... we were just talking about you only... good you came before I leave... kal toh humein baat karne ka mauka hi nahin mila tha..." she said with an excited tone....

Sameer eyes turned dark throwing daggers on her... his gaze was as if he had seen through her ill intentions... Kamya was little flustered but compose herself and pulled back her hand feeling embarrassed on his rudeness towards her...

Kamya turned back to Naina helping her to get up and move towards the room, "Naina, I am leaving, you better take rest..." Naina feels his intense gaze on them and panicked...

When she passed by him, her heartbeat suddenly quickened... she bit her lower lip and took the courage to turn to Sameer, "sorry... I was going for rest only..." she said lowering her eyes... she has no idea why he always has a hostile attitude towards Kamya...

She had seen so many rich, good looking boys in their school and college drooling over her... they were dying to just have a chat with her but she always behave arrogant but now first time things are changed... as more as Kamya trying to be friendly with him he becomes more arrogant and rude...

However, Sameer acted like he didn't hear her at all... he held her hand softly in his without making her hurt to stop her...

Kamya stunned to see their hands together... her expression changed suddenly, and she looked at Naina strangely... as Naina said he was always rude to her but now in front of Kamya, he was holding her hand with so much affection and love...

He rolled his chair turning to face them both with a cold expression, "thanks Kamya... I will take care of her... you may leave... its already dark outside..." he said with a soft but firm tone avoiding any more discussions...

Kamya felt embarrassed and soon saying a goodbye to Naina and Sameer she left... Naina stood there trying to figure out for his strange behavior with her friend... he turned his gaze to her saying, "I think you should rest..." saying this he turned back to go inside room leaving her hand...

Naina stops him, "sorry... I called her here without asking you... actually she was too much worried about me and wanted to meet me... but promise I will not ask her to come again here..." she looked down feeling sad for her friend getting insulted because of her...

Sameer frowned seeing her sad face and feeling sorry for her friend... he asked suddenly, "is she really your friend?"

Naina giving a surprised look replied softly, "yes... my only friend... since childhood... though she belongs to a very rich family but she is very humble and down to earth... we are like soul sisters... hum donon bachpan se har sukh dukh mein ek saath rahe hai... Kamya ka toh mere bina chalta hi nahin... aapko pata hai school mein sab humein chidate the ki hum itna saath rehte hai ki log humein twins samajhne lage the... school se lekar college tak uski saari studies ki jimmedari meri hoti thi... usey toh kabhi padaai mein interest hi nahin tha par mein strictly usey padati thi that atleast passing marks toh aa jaaye... par voh meri daant ka kabhi bura nahin maanati thi...." she said with a genuine smile on her face and her eyes glint with happiness sharing her childhood experience with her friend...

Sameer pressed his temples and stared at her thinking, "is she a real dumb or making others fool with her innocent face... isko toh logon ki jara bhi pehchaan nahin hai... isey samajh nahin aa raha ki iski dost kya karne ki koshish kar rahi hai... how will she face the world... idiot.."

Naina seeing Sameer lost in his thought staring her with no expression, said slowly, "I know aap mere baare mein kya sochte hai aur aapko lagta hoga ki Kamya bhi galat ladki hai... par aisa bilkul nahin hai... you don't trust me but I trust her completely, more than anyone in this world... voh kabhi mujhe koi dukh, koi pareshaani nahin de sakti... voh toh hamesha meri khushi ke baare mein hi sochti hai..." saying this she went inside the room and laid down in anger facing her back to him... she doesn't want Sameer to think wrong about her friend...

Sameer sighed thinking seeing her going inside, "she is really innocent... kaise duniya ka saamna karegi akeli... kisi par bhi bharosa kar leti hai... par mein nahin chahta ki iska vishwas toote... jab kisi par aap itna vishwas karte ho toh uske tootane par dard bhi sabse jyaada hota hai... I hope she will not get hurt in future..."

Seeing her sleeping he recalled her last night panic attack... he quickly made a call and discuss with Doctor... after talking for few minutes he disconnected the call and left out in his study not to disturb her... he has to complete lots of pending office work... just to see her he came early from office but gets offended seeing Kamya with her...

Sameer asked Bela to feed her food and medicine and added one more tablet with her daily doze prescribed... even before going to bed he keep the night lamp switched on for her as she might get scared in dark room like previous day... Pandit was surprised on this act as he always keeps his room in dark to get a sound sleep but remain quite...

Luckily, medicine worked and Naina didn't get panic attack like a night before... Sameer keep checking on her and little relieved seeing her sleeping peacefully...

Early morning before Naina wakes up, Sameer left for study to get ready... he joined others at breakfast table when Vishakha asked, "Sameer, maine suna Naina hospitalized thi... tumne bataya bhi nahin kya hua usey... at least we are one family... and why Bela is here..."

Sameer replied arrogantly without even looking at her, "you don't need to worry for her until I am alive... and don't forget, we are not family..."

Seeing her angry face, he replied arrogantly, "and Bela aunty is my family and staying in my portion only... you have no rights to point out on her... I will not bear if anyone misbehave with her in this house..."

Karthik interrupt, "it's okay Sameer, but atleast batana toh chahiye tha... what will she think ki family mein se koi usase milne bhi nahin aaya... she will feel ignored..."

Sameer sneered looking at him, "don't worry... she is not even thinking about you... I am her whole family and can take care of her... you don't need to bother about her and interfere in my personal life..."

Finishing his breakfast in silence he left for his room to see her awake... before leaving for office Sameer instruct servants to take care of her.... by noon time, Bela too left on context of some urgent matter to deal at NGO assuring to be in touch with her... Naina suddenly felt all alone and gets sad...

Kamya called her to check on her... they talked for some time when Naina said, "Kamya... ab hum mere theek hone ke baad baahar hi milenge.. I don't think Sameerji will like to see you here again..."

Kamya said casually, "tu na bekaar mein hi darrti hai... maine bohot dekhe hai Sameer jaise jo uppar se rude hote hai par dil ke bohot sweet and caring... dekhna thode dinon mein hi sab theek ho jayega... aur hum sab ek dusre ke dost ban jayenge... mujhse dosti kiye bina voh rah hi nahin payaenge... tujhe mera charm pata nahin abhi tak... yaad hai kaise poore college mein ladke marte the mere se sirf baat karne ke liye, toh yeh Sameer kya cheej hai..."

Naina tried her best to make her understand but being a bubbly and carefree nature, she didn't agree to her... Naina purposely hid her discussion with Sameer from her as doesn't want to hurt her.... but she ensures to keep Kamya away from Sameer as doesn't want her friend to feel humiliated...

Whole day Naina stays alone at home getting bored... Chinni joined her after coming back from school and they spent some fun time together... she loved to listen her non-stop chatting and play board games with her... 

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