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Hello people!

First of all, extremely sorry for this all of a sudden, such a huge, unexpected break in the story. But now I am back again!

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Swayam's POV

I sighed deeply in content, after yawning. I opened my eyes rubbing them and stared at the roof. God! What a day yesterday was! A goofy smile crept up my lips when I thought of it. I never expected things to turn this way. I never thought of confessing her a part of my feelings so soon, but I did it. My smile widened as I thought of what she replied to my feelings. Afterall Rey was right, she likes me already.

I unconsciously touched my lips, recalling the way she reacted. I never expected her to be so bold so soon, but afterall it's a good sign for me. This kiss was one of the best kisses of my life. I could still feel the feeling of her lips on mine. Damn! It was magical! I closed my eyes and that moment replayed in front of my eyes. Huff! I am missing you Sharon. I so wish you were with me here.

I hugged a pillow in my arms and turned the other side. I was very careful while confessing my feelings afraid that it might freak her out but I am glad that nothing of that sort happened. I was so scared that anything can trigger her, but it didn't. I apologized so many times because I didn't want to make her uncomfortable in any way, but I learnt one thing today, she is not uncomfortable near me. She likes me, trusts me and is okay with our closeness.

I chuckled thinking how she indirectly confessed that she likes my touch and my embrace. I felt so contended at that moment, it felt as if someone just burst many balloons of happiness within me. Yesterday was just so special. I could see my Sharon coming back in her and I couldn't be more happier.

I heard a knock on my door, bringing me out of my trance and I sat up lazily, ordering the person to come in.

"Oh my god Swayam, you are still in bed? God! We have to leave in half an hour, your PA is already here and here you are still in bed!" she shouted seeing me sitting on the bed, still half covered with duvet. I just smiled back at her. She frowned and stopped walking, standing exactly in front of me at the edge of the bed.

"What's with that goofy smile of yours early morning?" She asked, but I could see her controlling her smile too. I just shrugged and removing the duvet from above me, I placed my legs down in order to get up. Mom walked and stood in front of me, folding her hands and raising her eyebrows. I sighed.

"I am just so happy. I can't believe it's actually happening" I replied, smiling and scratching my head a little. She chuckled and hugged me suddenly. I hugged her back too, kissing the side of her head. It's all because of her. I am grateful...

"I am so happy to see that hearty smile on your face after such a long time Swayam... I am so happy" she said after sometime and her voice was heavy. I pulled out and saw that her eyes were little moist. I raised her head and nodded not to cry. She smiled looking at me.

"Leave all these things now, get ready quick! We have to go" she said nicely but then frowned. She then gave me a stern glare.

"Swayam you said no work and your PA presented herself at our door early in the morning! I don't know anything, just no work from today!" Mom warned me, making me gulp.

"No. No work at all. It's just that I have to sign few files. That's it" I said raising my hands in surrender and she turned to go back, but not before narrowing her eyes at me and giving a warning look. I ran my hand through my hair, rubbing my nape. Come on Swayam, you have to rush now.

After around 15-20 minutes, I was done and I walked towards my cupboard. I opened and pulled out the drawer. It's here. I took the small box in my hand and sighed deeply. After contemplating a lot on to do or not to, I slid in the box in the pocket of my jacket and strode out of the room.

I saw everyone were seated on the dining table for breakfast. My PA was sitting on the couch in the living room. I invited her to eat but she declined politely. After quickly having my breakfast, I rushed back to her. I asked for the papers and after going through them once, I signed and by then, everyone were ready to leave too.

Since everyone had to fit, we decided on me being the driver today. Dad, Mom and Taani sat inside and I drove out towards her house. I can't wait to meet her already. I missed her so much. After all the honking in the traffic and stopping at so many signals, I finally pulled into the driveway of the Mehra's. Just as I applied breaks, I saw her doctor climbing down the steps of the entrance and Sid standing there. I frowned. What is the doctor doing so early in her house?

"You guys go inside, I need to talk to Mr. Gupta" I said and mom nodded in understanding. I stepped out and jogged towards him in worry. Sid has gone inside by now. He saw me approaching and he smiled but his smile had some worry.

"Good morning Mr. Gupta. You are here so early, is Pia fine?" I asked him as I reached him.

"She again had one of her nightmares last night..." he said tensed and my breathing hitched. What happened to her?

"What happened to her? She is fi... Fine right?" I asked baffled and he nodded.

"She is for now Swayam but I am afraid she will be sick again. Whatever is going on now, will definitely help in gaining her memories back but it is also having a stressful effect on her brain. Not consciously, but subconsciously her mind is being stressed too much" he said making my heartbeats run. No. Nothing can happen to my Sharon. My tongue was tied and I didn't know what to say.

"Take care of her Swayam. I gave her a very strong doze of medicines to have daily so that she won't be stressed too much, but don't pressure her into anything. Let it be as natural as possible" he said and I just nodded, not able to utter a word. He smiled and patting my shoulder, he went away. What just happened? Do I stress her out? Do I pressure her so much? Is she not fine because of what happened yesterday? Because of me? I felt a hand squeezing my shoulder, bringing me out of my thoughts. I turned to see that mom was standing there.

"Stop overthinking and let's go inside. She will be needing you" mom said smiling slightly but I can also see worry lines on her face. I nodded and putting up a normal face, we proceeded inside. As soon as we entered, it was quite unlike what it was yesterday. I saw aunty coming out of kitchen in her own trance, holding a glass of water. Maybe she didn't notice us. I could see how tensed she looked. As she turned to ascend the stairs, her gaze fell on us. She immediately changed her route, walking towards us and smiled.

"Swayam beta, you are here. Welcome all of you" she welcomed smiling and we returned the smile.

"How's Pia?" Dad asked in return and aunty frowned.

"Actually I met the doctor outside, he said everything" I explained and a look of realisation took over her face. Now even she looked worried.

"I won't say you anything Swayam. Sid might have already told you about her nightmares and after trauma attacks. But yesterday, around 2 at night, we heard her scream and as we rushed towards her room, we saw her going through an attack too, in her consciousness. This never happened before. It was either nightmare or attack at a time, never together. We somehow calmed her down and I made her sleep. Today morning when I went to check on her, she had fever and a severe headache too. That's why we called the doctor" she explained sighing and I didn't know how to react.

"Where is she? I want to see her" I asked. I just want to see her fine with my eyes once. I can't help this foul feeling in the pit of my stomach. I can't even imagine anything happening to her. No, she must be fine. I will make her fine.

"She is in her room. Walk straight up the stairs and the left one is her's. Take this juice with you please" she said and forwarded the glass. I took it and strode towards her room. I can't wait anymore to see her.

Her room door was half opened and I could hear her laughing on something. I peeked slightly in to see Sid seated there in his formal wear, saying something inaudible to her to which she bursting out into her beautiful laugh. I smiled seeing this. I will forever be grateful to Sid for being there and taking care of her in times like this. He is an absolute gem. I moved more inside and still no one noticed me. They are so busy in laughing and I couldn't help but smile too. Half of my tension flied away seeing her laugh. I cleared my throat to grab their attention and it did it's job.

Both of them looked at me but I only looked at Pia. I saw how her expressions changed to a surprised one but immediately into happiness. I was happy that not in dreams but atleast in real, I can make her happy by my presence. I noticed how her face lit up, but she looked tired. She was still sitting on her bed with her lower body covered with the duvet, her hair messy and she was in her night dress. I smiled nervously at her and her smile widened.

"Hey dude, good morning. This was a nice surprise of presenting yourself here so early in the morning" Sid said suddenly and I glared at him for breaking our trance. I walked more towards her bed, on the other side of where Sid was and raised the glass of juice towards her.

"Juice for you" I said and she took it smilingly. How can she smile so happily when in actual she has gone through so much and is so tired?

"What are you doing here? Didn't you have important meetings?" I asked Sid, hinting him to get out. He smirked slightly hearing me but covered it quickly without Pia seeing.

"I do have even now. I was already in office when mom called me saying about Pia's condition so I rushed here as soon as possible. Anyways, I got to attend a call, I will be back in few minutes" Sid said and quietly left the room while Sharon was drinking the juice. I feel she is super hungry, given her speed with which she finished the food. After sipping off even the last drop from the glass, she licked her lips and the little moustache that formed above her lips. Damn, she looks so cute when she behaves like a little kid. Sensing my stare on her, she turned towards me and smiled sheepishly.

"Oh swayam, please sit" she said and while she ended, she burped loudly to which she immediately covered her mouth. She peeped at me, embarrassed and we both chuckled. I sat at the end of the bed and there was again this silence... I don't know what to say? That the person in her dreams is me? Whatever she is going through, it's all because of me? I can't help but feel guilty for her nightmare. Maybe I pushed her yesterday too much. I wasn't looking at her but could sense her gaze at me.

"Why are you so quite?" She asked making me look at her. I saw her frowning at me.

"Are you okay?" I asked back and she nodded.

"I am fine... I am used to this Swayam" she said and I felt as if someone pinched my heart. She is suffering so much from so many years that now it's nothing new to her.

"And your fever?" I asked next.

"It's gone" she replied.

"Your headache?" I asked further and she sighed dramatically.

"It's gone now. My doctor was here this morning, he gave me an injection and some medicines and it just vanished after sometime. I am really fine now" she said and I felt my heart squeeze. I still remember how my Sharon was afraid of injections and here, she got so used to it that it was just like a normal routine for her. I looked down, afraid that she would read the hurt in my eyes.

"Swayam? Look I am fine... Don't make that face now. I am not dead here" she said making me whip my head in her direction suddenly. I can't even imagine something like that happening. Even I will die if she again leaves me.

"Don't say that ever again" I warned in a clipped tone, controlling my emotions and swallowing a lump in my throat. I looked away towards the wall and I heard her sigh and some shuffling noises after a second. I felt the bed next to me dip and I can say that she scooted close to me. After few seconds, I felt her hand on mine, which was rested on the bed. She caught my hand and squeezed it lightly.

"I am sorry? It just slipped out of my mouth" she said and I slowly looked at her eyes. She was actually sorry. I breathed out heavily because I knew I again lost to her beautiful eyes.

"Don't say that ever again okay? It's painful to even think about it. Please don't" I don't know why but I suddenly felt my emotions scattered everywhere and a traitor tear slipped out of my eyes. Why am I weak so suddenly? I felt her scoot even more closer to me.

"Sshhhh. Nothing will happen to me. I will not leave you" she assured me, without me uttering even a word, wiping the tear drop off my cheek and slightly cupping my cheek. I could see her eyes were moist too. I took her hand in mine, kissed her palm softly and squeezed her hand between my hands. She tightened her grip too, assuring me that she is fine. She smiled and I never saw more satisfactory view that this. I looked into her eyes and was drowned in the depth it held. She was so pure inside out and I could see her vulnerability there, her true self there...

I heard someone clear their throat, making me to loosen my grip on her hand and even Pia too seemed to come out of her trance and looked here and there. I turned to look that mom, dad, Taani, Sid and aunty were standing there, wearing smiles and smirks on their faces. Damn, they caught our little moment red handed. Sid wiggled his eyebrows, making me look somewhere else. I could feel heat near my ears and I turned to see my Sharon and she was already a red tomato. I smiled seeing her and again someone coughed. Why don't they drink water?

"How are you Pia?" Mom asked stepping forward and walking towards us. I got up the bed and stood taking two steps back so that mom can sit. She sat down next to her and ran her hand caressing her hair to her cheeks.

"Believe me, I am fine" Pia said smiling and immediately someone's mobile rang. I turned to see it was Sid's.

"Excuse me, I have to take this" saying this, he went out of the room. Aunty walked closer to where we were and stood facing me.

"So what's the plan for today now?" Aunty asked me slowly but I think even Pia heard it because she replied that.

"No changes in plans. We are shopping today" she ordered and I raised my eyebrows at her.

"No. You are resting at home today. I will call some designers with their catalogue here itself. You can select your dresses then" I said fishing out my mobile from my pocket and heard Sid walk in.

"No! We are going!" Pia whined like a kid and I felt a huge urge to give in. But no, this was matter of her health.

"What's going on?" Sid asked confused.

"Nothing much Sid, I am saying that there's no need to go shopping today and I shall arrange the designer here itself. She isn't agreeing" I replied and he sighed looking at Pia who was seated with hands folded and lips in a cute pout. Damn I so wanna kiss those pouty lips but I controlled myself. Before Sid could speak anything, Pia raised her hand saying him to stop whatever her was to say.

"I want to go out. There's no need to arrange so much just for me. I am fine now... I want to do the 'shopping' kind of shopping" Pia said giving me the puppy eye look.

"And moreover, I will have a change of atmosphere and feel better?" She added almost pleading this time with even more adorable puppy eyes and I sighed knowing I lost already. I looked at Sid defeated in order to see if he could help one last time but he just shrugged.

"Fine..." I said she squealed like a small kid. She is unbelievable sometimes.

"Great! Give me 30 mins, I will be ready to go" she said already climbing down the bed. Girls! Can never understand them and their excitement for shopping. My mom and aunty chuckled at this and went out of the room.

"I am sorry Pia, but I have to get back to work. It's really important. If I finish soon, I will join you guys for shopping" Sid said and walked out. I turned towards her, smiled slightly and pointing at my watch, I exited the room walking backwards and facing her. As soon as I stepped out, I heard Sid whistle in my ear making me jump. I saw him standing right next to the door. I glared at him and he laughed at me.

"Idiot" I muttered under my breath and looked away.

"Whatever I am, you are definitely whipped bro" Sid said smirking and I started to walk away without answering anything to him.

"I am not wrong in saying this. You didn't even marry her and you are already giving in and are under the spell of her eyes" Sid said dramatically, taking long strides with me as I was walking quickly. I stopped suddenly because he just came in front of me. God! This man is such actor.

"If you are forgetting, she is already my wife and I am already in love with her. And for your kind information, I know that I am whipped around her, thank you" I replied smiling tightly and raising my eyebrows. He made an O shape with his mouth.

"Yeah... Right!" Sid said but stood in my way itself.

"Would you mind getting out of my way?" I asked sarcastically and just as he was about to reply, his phone rang. He cursed under his breath and took the phone in his hands.

"Dammit. I have to rush to office... Talk to you later" saying so he turned to leave.

"Sid!" I called out and he turned after walking two steps. I walked near him and hugged him. He looked taken aback because he didn't react at all.

"Thank you so much Sid, for being there for her. Thank you for everything" I said him and I felt his body relax and he hugged me back. He patted my shoulder and I pulled out after sometime.

"Always" he replied and patted my shoulder. His ring went off again making him groan and I chuckled at it.

"You really need to go. Don't worry, I will take care of her" I said him and he sighed.

"I have no mood to work but I have to for today" he sulked and I could see how much he wanted to be with us.

"Work is important too..." I replied and he nodded slightly.

"Yes and now before another call comes, I should rush. Take care..." Saying this, he turned and left. I waited downstairs along with everyone else. After sometime, I heard the sound of heels and looked up to see Pia descending the stairs. She looks drop dead gorgeous in that beautiful simple summer dress. She looks up after landing on the last flight and brushes her hair off her face, looking at everyone smilingly. Damn, she looks so beautiful while doing that.

I felt someone nudging me at the side of my stomach and realised that it was mom. I had been staring at her and might be looking creepy. I composed myself and cleared my throat.

"Let's get going?" I asked meanwhile Pia's dad joined too. We headed out to the car. Uncle insisted on taking another car but I didn't want to leave her alone even for a minute, hence taking advantage of the SUV I drove purposely, I convinced for travelling in one car. I wanted my Sharon on the seat next to the driver but being young, she was getting to sit at the last row along with Taani, to which she hopped in happily. Mom, aunty and uncle sat on the seats behind me and dad took place next to me.

I adjusted the read view mirror in a angle from where I could see her. I kept glancing at it, from time to time as I drove towards the best boutique of the best designer of the country.

I remember my Sharon telling me her wish of wearing a designer dress for her wedding but since we weren't that financially sound at that time, we married just like any other higher middle class couple would. I am so happy that even though now, atleast her forgotten wish will be fulfilled.

Smiling happily, I again looked at the mirror to catch her already looking at it. This means even she had been staring at me all the time. She quickly averted her gaze and I could figure out her cheeks turning to a shade of pink. I stopped the car in front of the building.

"We are here" I said and everyone climbed out. I handed the keys to the valet for parking and walked inside with Pia by my side. I looked at her and could see how her smile broadened and her eyes lit up. It feels like this is all I want all my life. This happiness. This joy.

The manager immediately approached me and greeted and appointed their best employee to guide us. I let Pia ask for whatever she wants. The salesman started showing us various designs they have with them in their catalogue but I was liking none. Mom, dad, uncle, aunty and Taani were also rejecting few and just okay with the others. Pia, aunty, mom and Taani collectively selected a few simple sarees and dresses, I think for the other rituals. But the main dress was yet to be selected.

"Can you please show some exclusive and new arrivals in bridal wear?" I asked the person and I could immediately feel Pia's eyes pointing towards me.

"But Swayam..." She started but I cut her off smiling at her.

"No its and buts, just select what you like" I said because I wanted only and only best for her.

"Anyways, it's in our tradition that we give the bride her bridal suit for marriage, don't think so much beta" mom jumped in, seeing Pia thinking over it and Pia seemed relaxed.

"This way please" the salesman gestured and only Pia, Tanni and me went up because elders complained about their knee pain and said that they will meanwhile select their clothes for the occasion. The whole floor was filled with mannequins dressed with beautiful lehengas and gowns for a wedding day. I don't understand how girls can select a single piece of all these dresses, they all are so beautiful. We three started scanning each dresses and my eyes caught one beautiful lehenga of red.

"This is it" me and Pia, both said at the same time and I turned to see that she had selected another one. I scanned her selection and it was no doubt beautiful and intricate, but it was too exposing and had a low cut which I didn't like on a wedding day. I wouldn't want every other man ogling my wife.

"I selected this one, have a look at this" I said and she looked at it but immediately made a disliking face.

"It's good Swayam, but I didn't like it that much. I liked this one, how is this?" She asked pointing at her's.

"No Pia. It isn't good and it won't suit you" I said, trying not to exactly tell my problem with that dress, blouse to be particular. She frowned and looked at me and then at the mannequin.

"You got to be joking, it's so beautiful Swayam" Taani backed her up making me glare at her.

"Yes, this is a beautiful one" Pia justified and looked at me.

"But I didn't like it" I stood fixed at my opinion.

"But I did... What's the problem in this one?" Pia asked further.

"I cannot point anything particular, but you are not buying that" I said little sternly pointing at the dress she selected to which she huffed in anger and looked away. Dammit Swayam! You are one asshole sometimes.

I ran a hand in my hair and turned to talk to her but felt her eyes fixed at something distant. I looked in its direction and I was in awe. There stood a perfect dress for my Sharon. It was a reddish pink lehenga with sophisticated and elegant designs. I absolutely loved it. The flow it had and the just perfectly delicate cuts it adorned, made it look the best. I can already imagine my Sharon looking like an angel in this outfit.

"Beautiful!" Both me and Pia whispered at the same time and looked at each other and smiled slightly.

"Show that one please" I ordered the salesman but he looked tensed.

"Err sir, I am sorry but that's a sold out piece. It's an exclusive one" he said and looked at Pia to see her smile fade away.

"No chances of us buying that one?" I asked once again but the reply was negative. I again looked at Pia to see her face was now completely turned low and it seemed like she just love that dress. That was the best one and I want the best for her, but it's sold out. What should I do now?

"What happened guys?" Taani asked coming to us who was by now scanning other dresses. Pia nodded nothing and walked towards the dress I had selected.

"I decided on this one. It's beautiful!" Pia said and I frowned.

"Yes it is for sure!" Taani replied.

"Pack this one" Pia ordered and turned to leave but I stood in front of her. She looked up at me and smiled a fake smile. I narrowed my eyes at her and she averted her gaze and walked past me, downstairs with Taani. I too followed them but by now, I was sure that her mood is completely off and she wanted only that dress which was sold out.

"Good you guys are back, now rest of you all select your clothes quickly, we even need to go to jewellery shopping" mom said. I looked at Pia and saw her putting up a happy face mask whereas her eyes were completely blank. Dad and uncle took me to the men's wedding collections and another salesman was showing me something but an idea popped up in my mind.

"Dad and uncle, you two be here for few minutes, I will be right back. Be here and don't go back to them please" I said to them and gestured the salesman to come to a side.

"Where can I find your designer?" I asked directly to which he looked taken aback. He walked towards the manager at the main counter and discussed something. Then the manager came to me and smiled.

"Eventually, our sir isn't in the boutique most of times but today, he is already here at his office, please follow me sir" he said politely and took me to what felt like a back door office room. He walked in and after few seconds, called me in.

"Mr. Shekhawat, it's a pleasure to have you in my boutique here. What can I do for you?" He asked me shaking my hand and we took our seats simultaneously. I explained him what I want from him and after a little discussion over some issues, he agreed. I talked with the manager about what is to be done now and we headed back. I smiled because I am so sure Pia will absolutely love it.

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A/N

So, how was it? I literally wrote this chapter till late nights for days coz I wanted to update and wasn't getting time in the day... I hope you guys liked it.

By the way, what do you think Swayam had kept into his pocket in the morning and what did he talk with the designer? Do let me know your views and imaginations.

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