Vineet parted the hug and kissed her head.

“ I promise Ruhana, ab sab Acha hi hoga. Ab tumhe koi takleef nahi hogi. “ he said.

“Sach? Ya ek aur dhokha de rahe hain aap? Kyunki zindagi ne bahut dhokhe diye hai Vineet, is baar kuch hua toh bardasht nahi kar paungi. “ she said.

“Koi dhokha nahi hai is bar Ruhana. Hum sath honge. Aaryav hamara aaj hai. Sab kuch acha hoga. “ he said cupping her face.

He knew that she had been in pain and it was him, who was the reason of all her pain and forced her to leave. After that, he didn't know what happened with her. But he was changed.

He wiped her tears.

“Chalo. Ab tumhe yahan nahi rehna hai. Hum ghar jayenge. “ he said.

She nodded her head. Aaryav came to them…

“Papa hum kab jayenge? “ he asked.

Vineet lifted him in his arms.. “Bas chal rahe hain “ he said.

He called for his driver who took the luggage while he slipped his arm across her shoulder and they moved out. Ruhana locked the door and gave the keys to the landlady and they went home.

Vineet's Home

They arrived home. Vineet asked the servant to take her luggage to his room. He entered inside the room. Little Aaryav was astonished..

“Wow kitna bada ghar hai!! “ he chuckled.

Vineet smiled… “ tumhara hi toh ghar hai. “ he said.

Aaryav chuckled.. “Yayy! Maza aayega. Hum garden mein khelenge papa. “ he said.

“Haan khelna, par chalo pehle fresh ho jao. “ Ruhana said and held his hand and moved towards his room.

She was walking when a loud voice stopped her..

“Kya kar rahi ho tum yahan? Tumhari himmat kaise hui yahan aane ki? I asked you not to show me your face. “it was Angel who shouted seeing her there.

“ Angel, main laaya usey yahan. “ Vineet said.

“Kyun? Wo tumhare laayak nahi hai. Chali gayi thi na tumhe chhodkar.“  Angel said angrily.

“Haan gayi thi. Gayi thi aapki marzi se. Aayi hoon apni marzi se. “ Ruhana said, folding her hands across her chest.

“Ab kya chahti ho? Kyun mere bhai ko barbaad karna chahti ho? Tum toh pyar nahi karti na usse? “ Angel asked.

Ruhana looked at her…

“Agar main unse pyar karti bhi hoti toh bhi na rukti yahan. Kyunki aapke yeh kadve bol main sehen karleti par shayad aapke bhai na sun paate.“ she said firmly.

“jab Imtihan ka Waqt aaya tab toh chali gayi thi tum! Main kaise maanlun tum sahi ho? “ Angel asked.

“Angel purani baatein chodo.. Vineet khush hai na. “Sachin said.

Ruhana smiled lightly… “Bolne dijiye na inhe. Aapko lagta hai mujhe apna pyar saabit karna chahiye tha, hai na? “ she asked while looking at Angel.

“Toh suniye, mujhe koi shauk nahi tha khud ko bechne ka. Mere aane ke Baad aapke bhai badalne lage they. Unhe wapas haivan aapne banaya. Us Raat jo unhone mere sath kiya, uske Baad kyun rukti yahan? Isliye Taaki har raat wo apni haivaniyat dikhaye mujhe? Khair, Aapse kya ummeed rakhun aap toh apne pita ko bhi na samajh payi toh bhai ko kaise samajhti!”Ruhana said angrily and Angel looked at her in shock.

“Aapko kya lagta hai main apni marzi se aayi thi? Nahi! Majburi thi meri! Jis maa ke liye maine khud ko bech daala, wo hi mujhse haath chuda ke chali gayi. Kyun? Kyunki main pregnant thi. Mujhme aapke bhai ka Ansh tha. Wo mujhse Nafrat karti hai ab. Aur yahan rehkar bhi kya haasil karti? Aapke taane khudke liye bardasht kar sakti thi apne bete ke liye na kar Paati. Isliye chali gayi. Acha hi hua. Itni toh kaabil ho hi gayi hoon ki aapke Saamne khade hokar kuch keh sakun. “ she said, her eyes were teary.

“Waise aapne aur aapke bhai ne kam Zakhm nahi diye mujhe. Un zakhmon ko yaad rakhun toh mujhe yahan nahi hona chahiye. Aur is Waqt aapke Saamne koi majboor ladki nahi, ek maa khadi hai. Main apne bete ko khud paal sakti hun. Wo toh aapke bhai chahte they isliye yahan aayi hoon. Aapke liye aapke bhai ki najayaz aulad ho sakta hai wo par mere liye mere pyar ki nishani hai wo,aap samjhen ya na samjhen.  Aur Han kisi ko kuch Kehne se pehle khud ko uski jagah rakh kar dekhiyega zaroor. Tab hi sachchai jaan payengi aap.“ she said and turned to move but then turned to Vineet..

“Aapke Kehne par aayi zaroor hoon yahan, lekin agar kisi ne mere Aaryav se kch bhi galat kaha toh main yahan nahi rahungi. Main majboor zaroor hoon lekin kamzor nahi. Dhyan rakhiyega. “ she said firmly and moved inside the room and closed it with a bang. Vineet followed her

While Angel and Sachin stood rooted to their place.

…..

Ruhana was arranging her things in wardrobe whereas Vineet was smiling at her continuously. She was irritated with his continuous gaze. She glared at him.

“Ab aap kyun hans rahe hai? Is there anything funny?”She shouted at him to which his lips quirked up more wide. This made her mad.

She threw a dress on his face.”Why the hell are you smiling? “She barked at him.

Vineet laughed at her irritation. Ruhana glanced at him. “Agar aapki behan ne kuch bhi ulti sidhi baat ki na toh keh deti hoon Aaryav ko le ke chali jaungi. “She warned him.

Vineet smiled,held her hand and pulled her close to which she dashed to his broad chest. He removed the hairs from her face. “Ruhana wo buri nahi hai. Bas chizon ko dekhne ka nazriya alag hai uska. I promise wo tumhe kuch nahi kahegi. “He said and kissed her forehead.

Ruhana nodded. “I know main yahan aane se pehle hi use janti hoon. Bas aapki fikar mein ulti sidhi harktein karti hai. “She said and kept her head at his chest.Vineet embraced her in his arms. Both were lost in warmth of their togetherness and love. A pin drop silence prevailed there. they were sharing those words which were unsaid throughout those years without even saying them.

“Ek cheez bahut achi hui aaj? “Finally Vineet broke the silence. Ruhana looked at him and asked through eyes.

“Aaj tumne Angel ko achi dant lagai. Hamari kisi ki himmat nahi ki use kuch keh bhi de. But uska muh dekhne layak tha. Maza aaya.. kabhi kabhi daant diya karo use but mere samne only. “He said suppressing his laughter. Ruhana slapped his arm playfully and again hugged him.

…

Sachin was sitting on couch and looking at Angel continuously.His face was filled with amusement.He wanted to laugh but Angel's presence made him silent. Angel was shouting and throwing everything on floor in anger. She was mad at Ruhana. Her words were echoing into her ears.

“Angel. “Sachin about to say but Angel threw a deadly glance at him. He again sat on couch but this time he bursted into laughter. Angel picked a soft toy from side table and threw on him.

“Did I crack a joke? “She shouted badly.

Sachin sighed deeply. “Look at your face Angel,Usne tumhe sach dikhaya aur tum bardasht nahi kar paa rahi ho.Sach hi toh hai uske sath jo bhi hua tumhari wajah se hua. Let them live happily. “Sachin said with authoritative tone.

Angel just gave him a look. A fresh tear leaked down to her eyes. “Main buri hoon na Sachin. Maine apne bhai ki khushi soch ke galat kiya na.Ruhana ko is ghar mein la ke hi galat kiya maine!”Angel said with tears and started doing her packing.

Sachin was stunned with her confession. “Ruhana ko tum layi thi yahan pe!?”His tone was questionable but a surprised element was also present.

Angel sighed.”Haan,”She took a deep breathe. “Main use college mein mili thi yaad hai maine LAW mein admission liya tha wahin pe hum miley the. Kafi chhoti hai umar but bahut maturity hai usmein.Usko dekh kar laga ki yeh Vineet ko in sabse nikaal payegi so I had a deal with her. “She said and shut her eyes.

Sachin held her from shoulders. “Deal! “He asked.

“Maine use wo sab karne ko kaha jo usne tab kiya bcz I knew wo badal sakti hai Vineet ko,He was changed man then but he didn't accept that.”She stopped and moved towards window. She was looking outside blankly but Her eyes had complaints which were not told.

“Maine Vineet se ek simple aa sawal puchha ki Ruhana se uska rishta kya hai?Is rishte ko wo kya naam dena chahta hai but wo jawab nahi de paya. Toh maine Ruhana ko majbur kar diya yahan se jane ko. Kab tak Vineet ke sath bina ek rishte ke rehti. Agar wo kabhi jawab na de pata toh atleast is duri ne Vineet ko uski feeling realise karwa di.”Angel said, looking outside.

Sachin held her from shoulders. “Tum sab mujhe ziddi samajhte ho ki main bas khud ka sochti hoon. Btao agar Papa ki jagah tum US jate toh kya wo apna treatment karwa pate. Wahan business ke bahane se gaye toh wo aaj thik bhi hai. Par is mamle mein bhi tum sabne mujhe galat maan liya. “Angel looked straight into his eyes.

“Pichhle 6 saal ke pal pal ki khabar hai mere paas Ruhana ki.Ruhana se meri koi dushmani nahi hai bas Vineet ko sab realise karwana chah rahi thi but use bahut time lag gaya. “Angel said.

“Angel,”Sachin said softly.

“Kya bol rahi thi wo ki main apne papa ko nahi samajh payi.Arrey khud ko meri jagah rakh ke dekhe. Jis ladki ko maine bhabhi ke roop mein dekha jab wo ladki mere samne meri sauteli maa ban ke khadi ho gayi tab mujhpe kya guzri yeh dard tum log nahi samajh paoge. “Angel stopped and handed him a envelope.

“Yeh kya hai? “Sachin asked.

“US ki tickets. Vineet ki Shadi ke baad hum wahan shift ho jayenge. par iska matlab yeh nahi hai ki main Vineet ke bare mein nahi sochungi.Bhai hai wo mera pura haq hai. “Angel said and moved to washroom. Sachin just smiled lightly.