Life can change within the blink of your eye. One moment you'll lose everything and another moment you'll gain everything.

Loving someone is easy but being loved by the same person is not easy. I am honestly lucky to have Mishti as my soulmate.

When God takes something away from us then he gives us something for sure. It was Mishti I lost and it was Mishti who I got. If I give deep thinking, maybe our lives would have been different if we were always together but if we never went apart Mishti and I would have never joined the police force, we wouldn't have got friends like Sam and Shreya. We wouldn't have got another chance to fall for each other as strangers, again.

Somewhere in this short period I and Mishti lived a life of girlfriend and boyfriend, too! Those lovely moments, jogging, cafe, breakfast, dinner and all had some different spark. We lived as an unsaid family but we were family.

I know, it's not easy for Mishti, if she thinks I didn't see how she masked her painful face in front of me then she is wrong. I know, somewhere, deep down she is sad and is having a painful feeling. I also know she is hoping I'll help her out and I'll do everything to heal her pains.

I knew everything from the start so it was easy for me to understand but she didn't know anything so understanding was not easy for her yet she digested the fact. She believed me without any evidence. 

I had memories to live with but she had just a blank in her life which gave her nothing but attacks!

I wish I could help her out but seeing me itself was a danger for her so I couldn't. Recalling everything also hurt her so Badi maa stopped asking her to recall.

When God takes anything for us we should be patient because one day for sure we are going to get the sweet fruit of our patience.

When God gives us something we should be thankful for it and he'll give us more reasons to thank him.

Today, I am going to close the doors to the past and live our present, Our Anniversary.

It's no less than a dream for me, after 7 long years we are celebrating our anniversary. I give a last look at the dishes prepared by me, Kunal, Aayan and Neha.

Neha had come here in the morning when all of us were having breakfast. As soon as she entered she pulled Mishti in a bone-crushing hug! Soon she started expressing her love for Mishti followed by her silly conversation. It wasn't like Mishti was uncomfortable with it but she was sad she didn't even know the person who is so attached to her. Mishti and Neha seemed to enjoy each others company but I think that didn't settle well with Mishti's buddies.

Sam and Shreya were kinda jealous of Neha while I, Kunal and Aayan completely enjoyed the jealousy show. Seriously, for me, a jealous husband or boyfriend isn't that cool to watch but jealous friends are damn cool to watch.

How can I forget Shreya, from the morning she was crying just because I and Mishti had to suffer. Isn't that cute crying for someone else? Mishti and Sam were tired of explaining to her, the dialogue she used while crying again and again was - I still can't believe whatever has happened, I love you guys.

"I have handed Mishti her Sarees and Kurtis she used to wear when she was with us and asked her to try. If anything is fitting on her I am sure she'll wear that one." Neha added as she wrote Happy Anniversary on the cake.

"I hope I am looking cool?" I raise my eyebrows at Neha as I adjust my blazer.

"You always look stupid so don't insult the word cool by using it on you." She laughed making me irritated as always.

"You are looking good." Kunal keeps his hand on my shoulder and I smiled smirking at Neha almost to prove her wrong, "But bro, you are not looking cool." He burst out laughing with Neha as they both share High-Five.

"You both are so bad, you know." I push Kunal's arms away from my shoulder as he stumbled a little, "Aayan will definitely say I am looking cool." I put my glasses on to add coolness.

"Aayan!" I call him out who is busy watching TV.

"Yes?" He came after I had a shout for 2-3 times.

"What's this in your hand?" I point at his hand which is squeezing something.

"Oh, this! I am melting the chocolate." He raised it to show it to all of us as he grinned like a child. I roll my eyes knowing well how childish he can be at times but he can also be sensible.

"You had some work?" He questioned as he looked at all of us.

"Yeah, how am I looking?" I raise my eyebrows as I keep my hands on my hips.

"I am sorry boss, but I am not interested in boys!" He nodded his head seriously, I stare at him in disbelief while Kunal and Neha try to suppress their laughter.

"Get lost!" I stomped out from there, these people are just, ugh! One is greater than another one.

I decide to go to Arya and Aryan's room and help them out if they need any.

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Everything is prepared according to Mishti's choice. Before she used to prefer lavender decoration around her while now she prefers rose decoration.

I roam around the house to see everything once, a bouquet for welcome is present, a small present for Sam and Shreya is also present because they took care of my Mishti. However, I am aware the duo will never accept it if I give them this just because they took care of Mishti, but this isn't any formality that's my happiness and love for the duo.

Mishti doesn't like too much expense to be done at celebrations she prefers to keep simple so I have not invited anyone from out because I know she would prefer to spend time with all of us instead of being expressed as my wife to the world.

At some point, I thought to invite my family but I didn't because I don't wanna give Mishti a lot of pressure at one time.

Neha being here has made her happy but I can understand the inner battle in her, she is feeling dejected. It's not her fault but when you see the person in front of you loves you a lot and you don't even know the times you have spend with them is not easy, when I say it I mean it!

Smiling at the cake I cover it, taking the gift I have got for Mishti I smile to myself like an idiot. Only I know how much I have waited for this moment. Finally, I am going to give her this gift which I have always dreamt to give her from the time she went missing.

Mishti, today I'll try my best to give you all the love you deserve.

My chain of thoughts was halted by my phone, "Yes, mom?" I answer it.

"Abir, when will you let us meet Mishti?" Her voice came almost in a complaining tone, "At least let us talk to her on the phone."

"Mom, after some time I'll call you for sure. We haven't cut the cake also, I said to you right then I'll call. But please don't make her emotional." I state in a concerned tone.

"Dear son, if she's your wife I am her mother-in-law so you better don't teach me." I chuckle at her irritated tone.

After convincing her that I'll call her I cut the call. Walking in the dining area I find Neha, Kunal, Aayan, Arya and Aryan laughing and gossiping as all are ready in their outfits.

Arya and Aryan are twinning each other with their red outfits, looking cute as usual but the expensive smile on their face strengthens speciality to their cuteness.

A few minutes later, I start pacing here and there when Mishti doesn't come. I had asked her to be here till 7:30 still she isn't here.

"Why hasn't she still come?" I look at all of them who have fixed their gaze on me.

"Shall I call her?" I ask myself, "No, what will she think that I am being desperate!" I shrug my opinions.

"But yeah there's nothing to lie I am desperate because I had a lot of patience already!" I add defending myself.

"Papa, relax! Drink some water she'll be coming." Aryan cackled looking at me.

"There's nothing to relax, boy! You can't understand it." I let out a heavy breath as I start pacing again. 

Neha, Kunal and Aayan could do nothing but laugh at my situation, "I'll see you guys later." I throw a glare at them.

"Papa, won't chocolate relax you?" Arya passed her half-eaten chocolate bar to me.

"Thanks, Princess!" I raise my hand politely declining her offer.

"I am not gonna open my eyes till Mishti comes." I made a tiny promise to myself as I start striding around with closed eyes.

I could hear all the five giggling at my foolishness but who cares? Seconds later, the click of the opening door immediately forces me to open my eyes.

My heart throbbed with its irregular beating as soon as I spot Mishti coming in. My breath hitched in my throat the way she pinned her hair strings which were falling on her face.

She is dressed in her wedding outfit!

She lifted her gazes to meet mine, I nearly forgot to breathe as my eyes softened in love which is all for my wife.

Clutching her saree cloth she looked away from me, pinning her hairs she did nothing but displayed her waist. I had to shrug my thoughts composing myself that we are not in private!

This women surely know how to hitch my breath and put me in a circumstance where my mind doesn't be in my control and I have to regulate all of my urges then act cool.

Eliminating all of my not-so-decent thoughts I march towards her to welcome her.

This night is going to be awesome!

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So, how was it?

I apologize if it was a boring one and honestly I had to drag this only to show Abir's POV.

I want to show the celebration of the Anniversary in Mishti's POV because her feelings are somewhat important, I feel so.

However, I was just curious to know how many of you want this story to end?

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