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Every day is a nightmare for Ragini now.She does not know what is going to happen next and what will be her future.Her life has been a tragedy.Ever since she lost her parents she had been living with her Uncle and aunt who treated her like a trash.Her own cousin sister Kavya accused her of trying to murder her just because the person she was obsessed with loved Ragini and not her.Because of that her uncle and aunt thew her out mercilessly though she begged them not to do so.She became homeless in a few seconds.Luckily with the pocket money she saved she got space in a hostel.But when that money gets over,she will be thrown out from there also.After that where will she go?

Ragini:Before I get thrown out of this hostel,I have to find a job.

Ragini took the news paper and looked for job opportunities.Ragini noticed there a Nanny is needed for a three year old boy.Unknowingly a smile appeared on her face.She always loved kids and loved to spend time with them.So it's a job which will give her money as well as happiness.She decided to apply for this job.

Ragini went to the little boy's house following the address given in the newspaper.A middle aged woman came.Ragini:Namaste!The lady:Namaste!Ragini:I read that there is a need of a caretaker for a child.The lady:I am Mohini;the child's grand mother.My grand son Prem's father will come now.He will take a decision.Many ladies who came for the post of a the Nanny had no affection for the child.They just wanted only money.Ragini:That's sad.But i promise that I won't be like that.I love children.I will take care of your grandson very well.Mohini:I hope that you are saying the truth.Mohini went to the room of Prem's father.Mohini:A new woman has come seeing the advertisement I put.He:As a nanny?Mohini:Yes.He:I hope atleast this lady is not like the previous ones.Mohini:She looks genuine.You meet her.He:Yes.He came to the living room to meet Ragini.He and Ragini saw each other and got surprised.He:Ragini!Ragini:Manik!

They both smiled happily.Mohini:You both know each other?Manik:Yes mom.We were best friends in college.Mohini and Ragini smiled.Mohini:Really?Manik:Yes mom.Mohini:What a surprise!

Manik:By the way Ragini how come you are here for a child care taker's job?Ragini:Because I need a job urgently.Otherwise I will be thrown out if the hostel also.Manik:What?You are staying in a hostel?Ragini:Yes.Manik:But why?Ragini:Because I don't have any other place to stay.Manik and Mohini were shocked.Manik:What do you mean Ragini?Say..Though destiny made us go 2 separate ways,I am still your friend.Right?Ragini:Yes Manik.You are the only friend I ever had.After my parents if anyone has understood me that is you Manik.Manik was touched by her words.Manik:Then tell me what happened in your life.Ragini's eyes got wet.Ragini:I lost my parents in an accident.After that I was staying with my chachu and chachu who considered me as a burden.Even my cousin Kavya did not like my presence.I don't know why.Manik was shocked.Ragini:Chachu found a boy named Laksh for his daughter Kavya.But unfortunately Laksh fell in love with me instead of Kavya.Kavya hated me more for this.Flash back...Kavya shouted at Ragini:You are so cheap Ragini.You seduced Laksh and made him fall for you.You are so characterless.Ragini lost her control and yelled at Kavya:Stop it Kavya.Don't utter a word now.Till now I kept quiet.But not anymore.Don't dare to question my character.

Kavya was stunned as the sift Ragini shouted at her for the first time.Kavya:You insulted me after snatching Laksh from me.You will pay for this Ragini.Present....Ragini:I never thought that Kavya will do such a big thing against me to punish me.Manik:What did Kavya do?Ragini shed tears:Kavya lied to everyone that I tried to kill her.Manik was shocked:What?Flash back...Ragini's Uncle Ram Prasad:How could you try to kill your own sister Ragini?Ragini's aunt Sujata:We never knew that you were so cruel.

Ragini cried:No chachu chachi...I did'nt do anything.

Kavya:She is lying.She tried to kill me as she fears whether Laksh will choose me over her.

Ragini:No...Kavya...don't say lies.Suddenly Ram Prasad slapped her.Ram Prasad:My daughter won't lie to me.You are a criminal.I should call police.But I will not do that as you are my niece.But I can't keep a criminal like you here.So from now onwards you can't stay here.Take your belongings and get out.Ragini was shocked.Ragini cried:Please chachu..don't do this to me.I am saying the truth.Kavya was smirking as no one cared about Ragini's tears.Present...Ragini wept:But no one listened to me and I was kicked out of the house.After that I started staying in a hostel.I need a job to live.I have no other way.Manik:Leave the hostel and stay here.Ragini was stunned:What are you saying Manik?Manik:Why can't you stay in your friend's house?What is wrong in that?Mohini:Manik is right Ragini.When we are here,you don't need to stay in the hostel.Today itself shift to our home.Manik:Yes.I will not let you stay in the hostel.Ragini nodded.Mohini and Manik smiled.Ragini:Manik,where is your son?I want to see him.Manik:He is sleeping.After you bring the luggage here,he will be awake.That time you can see him.Ragini:Ok.Ragini shifted to Manik's house with her luggage.Ragini's face blossomed to see Manik's son Prem.Ragini:Manik...your son is very cute.

Manik smiled.Prem:Papa...who is this aunty?

Manik:This is Ragini aunty;papa's friend.Ragini pulled Prem closer to her.Ragini:I am not just your papa's friend,but your friend also.Prem was excited:Really?Ragini:Yes.Prem:You are very sweet aunty.Ragini:You are very sweet too.They hugged each other.Mohini and Manik smiled.

Mohini:Prem does'nt mingle with anyone easily.But he jelled with you easily as if there is an eternal relationship between both of you.Ragini smiled:May be love's eternal beauty which left an instant spark in us.Manik and Mohini smiled.As days passed Ragini and Prem became more closer.Prem sleeps with Ragini.He wanted Ragini to feed him and Ragini to sing lullaby for him to eat and sleep.Manik:You both are really like mother and son.Ragini smiled.Ragini:Manik...you did'nt say anything about your wife.What happened to her?Manik's face became dull.Ragini:Is she alive or you both got separated?