Next Morning rises early. Anamika wakes up only to find Vineet sleeping, embracing her with one arm. She looks at him, there's a smile on his lips, it seems like he's dreaming about something good. She kisses on his head softly. All she wishes is to see him happy. She adores him for a little while, and then his deep voice brings her out of her reverie. He greets her for the day, and pecks a soft kiss on her lips. She lets out a chuckle and smiles. He glances at her and finds her a little thoughtful. The reason of her concern - - the girl Ishika.

Vineet pulls Anamika towards himself, her back dashes against his chest and and she settles her head on his shoulder.

"Relax! Don't you worry! You know, I'm on a break, so, I'll take care of her." He says.

"I know, Vineet! I hope she'll be fine." she says tilting her head to look at him.

"She will be. You should do your work first. Wo bhi toh zaroori hai na!" Vineet says trying to convince his wife.

"Okay! Then get ready for the duty, Love." Anamika says and tickles his neck with her fingers.

Vineet looks at Anamika and smiles lightly, she is back into her teasing mode. He knows, whenever he says that he is by her side and he will do the things for their home on her behalf, she becomes happy. He knows that they'd be happy only if they understand each other well and also help each other in managing their home and life.

Anamika hops off the bed and moves to see Ishika. The girl must be sleeping, since it's just 7:30 AM in the morning. Anamika enters the room but to her surprise, she finds Ishika awake.

Ishika smiles at her and greets her for the day. Anamika looks at her and checks her temperature which is fine.

"Are you okay? Tum itni jaldi kyun uth gayi?" Anamika asks in concern.

"I am fine, Di. It's just the pain that I am suffering. And you know it, when on periods, I go through intense pains. It woke me up!" Ishika says softly, making a face.

"You should have called me before." Anamika says and arranges some sanitary pads for Ishika, and keeps them in the washroom. She also asks her to take a warm water bath.

Ishika agrees and meanwhile, Anamika arranges a heat belt for the girl. She understands the pain the girl must be going through. She is already hurt and now the pain has increased for her. She's changing the bedsheet of the girl when she hears Vineet calling for her.

"Vineet! Main Ishika ke room mein hoon." she shouts from the room itself.

"Kya hai? Ishika jaagi nahi?? Tum itni derr kyun laga rahi ho!" he asks as he enters the room.

"Ishika is taking a shower. I was just arranging the bed for her." Anamika says.

She puts on the heat belt and calls the maid to keep a jug full of water in the room. He notices it.

"Ab tumhe heat belt ki kya zarurat pad gayi?" he asks.

"Mujhe nahi Ishika ko zarurat padegi. Aur tum bahar jao, main batati hun." Anamika says.

"No! Pehle batao. Is everything fine?" Vineet asks holding Anamika by her shoulder.

He has sensed something is wrong. The other girl is already pained and now his wife looks worried as well. He has to find out what's wrong with the two ladies. Anamika looks at him for some good seconds, and then pushes him out of the room while she also moves out asking Ishika to rest for a while, who just came out of the washroom. Ishika smiles and thanks her for all her efforts.

*****

Anamika moves into the kitchen to make coffee and that's when Vineet follows her into the kitchen. He sits in the kitchen platform and looks at her.

"Kya hua? Itni pareshan kyun ho?" he asks.

"Main soch rahi hun aaj bhi office na jaun! Tum chale jao." Anamika says.

"why? It's my break. Main kahin nahi ja raha." Vineet rolls his eyes at Anamika.

"But, I guess Ishika will be more comfortable with me, at least for today." Anamika reasons.

"Aaj kya hua? Ana! She will be fine. Don't stress yourself." Vineet says.

Anamika looks at him. She knows that he's right, but right now, she wants to be there for Ishika, not because she doesn't trust Vineet, but she knows that Ishika may feel uncomfortable under his presence. The phase of menses can have adverse effects and as for Ishika, she's new to this place. She's now comfortable with her, but she may not be able to explain her problems to Vineet. Anamika sighs deeply before his deep voice hits her eardrums.

"Where on earth are you, Wifey! Kyun nahi jana tumhe? Are you okay?" he asks in concern.

"I'm fine. Lekin Ishika is not fine." she says and tells him that ishika might not feel comfortable with him.

Vineet tends to get her point. He knows what this phase can turn into. He has seen Anamika and he knows that Ishika might not feel comfortable with him-- taking the condition she's in. Vineet cups her face.

"Relax Ana! She will be fine. And I'll be around. We both have to take care of her. Ab agar tum aise chinta karogi toh tum bimaar ho jaogi. Then how will I manage two ladies?" he makes a cute face as he ends his statement.

She slaps his cheek lightly and he laughs. She looks at him but he assures her that he'll take good care of Ishika.

*****

An hour later, Anamika enters Ishika's room and finds her snuggling a pillow under her stomach, trying to ease herself. Anamika smiles at her, and asks her if she'd like to come out for breakfast.

"Are you going somewhere?" Ishika asks seeing her dressed in a suit.

"Haan! Mujhe office jana hai. But don't you worry. Vineet will stay home." Anamika says.

"he'll stay home?? I mean for me? No! You two should not stop your works for me. I'll be fine." Ishika says as she gets down from her bed.

"We're not doing that. I'm on a break." Vineet says with a smile as he stands at the door.

"Yeah! And I'll be home soon." Anamika says.

Ishika agrees and the three have their breakfast together. Ishika is glad that both Vineet and Anamika are not leaving their jobs for her sake. She doesn't want to be an obstacle for them.

Anamika leaves for her boutique, while Vineet glances at Ishika.

"let me know if you need anything, Ishika. Baaki, Radha will be there." he says concernedly.

"Yeah! Thanks! But, can we sit in the garden for some time?" she asks looking at him.

Yeah! They have a small garden in their bungalow where both Anamika and Vineet love to spend the time, when they are alone. Vineet smiles lightly at Ishika's words.

"Sure! Tum radha ke sath bahar jao, main mera phone lekar aata hun." Vineet says looking at her.

Ishika chuckles and after picking her phone from her room, she moves into the garden. There's a swing and Ishika chuckles to see it.
She sits on the swing and asks Radha to do her work, as she wants to savor the sunlight for some time.

Ishika is looking around, it's been four days since she has seen the sunlight. Meanwhile, someone pushes the swing. Ishika tilts her head and finds Vineet smiling at her. She chuckles as he pushes the swing for another time.

The girl smiles, and meanwhile, someone enters the bungalow. Vineet moves forward to see the guest and he is happily surprised. He hugs the person, while Ishika, who has been witnessing the moment, says something that leaves Vineet thoughtful.

To Be Continued.

Who came to meet Vineet?

What did Ishika say?

Stay tuned.