After her treatment, Anamika takes Ishika home with Naman's help. On the way, Anamika sits on the back seat with Ishika and strokes her head softly. The girl suddenly breaks into tears feeling the warm touch. Anamika is shocked at her sudden outburst. She pulls her in a hug and the girl begins to cry bitterly. Their way home is silent, with only Ishika's sobs audible.

Upon reaching home, Naman helps unlock the door, and Anamika takes Ishika inside in her room. She makes her sit and gives her water. Ishika takes some sips and takes deep breaths. Anamika pats her cheek and asks her to rest, but the girl holds her hand. Anamika looks at her.

"Thanks! For everything that you did. And sorry, for all the trouble." Ishika says, her voice is still heavy.

"Apnon ko thank you aur sorry nahi kehte." Anamika pats her cheek.

"Hum toh ek dusre ko jaante bhi nahi! And you did a lot for me. So, thank you!" Ishika says.

Anamika is surprised at her words. She just said that they don't know each other. But, just now, until morning, she considers her(Anamika) as her elder sister. And now she's saying that they aren't related. Aren't heartfelt relations true? Anamika is in pain  for a moment. She surely took her(Ishika) as her  younger sister, and now that Ishika is realising the reality, she is hurt. She always wanted this, she always prayed for Ishika's recovery, but the girl suddenly changed. Anamika smiles lightly at Ishika.

"I agree hum nahi jaante, par main toh bahut ache se jaanti hoon tumhe. Isliye tumhe formal hone ki zarurat nahi hai. After all tum apni behen ke ghar mein ho." Anamika says and begins to leave after making her lie on the bed.

Naman glances at Ishika, he hasn't met her well, but he begins to speak.

"You shouldn't have said that. Wo toh tumhara itna dhyan rakhti hain. Dil ke Rishtey toh sabse sundar aur sachche hote hai!" Naman says.

"Par maine sach kaha. She helped me out of humanity. Main unki jagah hoti toh main bhi yahi karti." Ishika says.

"But she was hell worried. Tumhe yaad nahi hain, par unhone bahut care ki  hai tumhari. Tumhe unse aise nahi bolna chahiye tha." Naman says.

"Jo maine kaha wo bhi toh sach hai na. I am thankful ki unhone tab meri care ki jab aur koi nahi tha mere pas. Lekin…" Ishika says but is cut by Anamika, who enters the room.

"Lekin main toh hamesha rahungi. Tum hi mujhe Di kehti ho na, toh apni Di ko kaun thank you bolta hai!!! Chalo ab utho, have this juice." Anamika says as she helps Ishika.

"Naman, ye tumhare liye!" Anamika hands over a glass of juice to Naman.

"Thanks! Lekin aap ishika ko juice pilao. Iska dimag hila hua hai!" Naman says.

"What do you mean by that? Aur tum hote kaun ho aisa bolne wale!!" Ishika glares at Naman.

"Tumhara….. I mean Vineet sir ka dost, unhone mujhe kaha tha tumhara aur ma'am ka dhyan rakhne ke liye, ab unko sahi report toh deni padegi na!" Naman giggles.

"Kya bologe? Main bilkul thik hoon! Kuch ulta seedha na bolna tum unko! Kya sochenge wo!!" Ishika shouts, throwing a cushion towards Naman.

"Really! Lagta toh nahin!" Naman rolls his eyes at her.

"Oh shut up!" Ishika snaps at him, throwing another cushion at him, but he catches it before it could hit his face and laughs at Ishika's annoyed face.

Anamika smiles looking at Ishika and Naman. They continue to bicker along when Anamika shushes them.

" Arey! Bas karo. Kitne derr se lad rahe ho! Aur is ladai ka koi sense nahi." Anamika looks at them.

"He started, usne bola wo mere baare mein vineet sir ko batayega! Ulta seedha bolega toh wo mujhe autograph bhi nahi denge." Ishika pouts at Anamika, which only makes her laugh.

"You're also laughing! Jao mujhe aap dono se baat nahi karni!" she turns her face to the other side.

"Aww! Koi naraz hai?" Anamika asks, pulling her towards herself.

"Haan! Now go out of my room!" Ishika says.

"Ye lo, abhi tak cushion maar rahi thi, abhi room se nikal rahi hai, your report isn't good, Miss Ishika." Naman says teasingly.

"So mean!" Ishika hops off the bed and throws a cushion at Naman, hurrying behind him.

But she stops on the track, as she feels her head spinning. Anamika holds her before she could fall and Naman rushes for her help. He makes her lie on the bed and Anamika sprinkles water on her face. Ishika grimaces in pain as she opens her eyes, her hand landing on her head. Anamika dabs her head and put her to sleep. The girl falls asleep within minutes. Covering her with duvet, she leaves the room with Naman.

"Thanks Naman!" Anamika says.

"No problems, agar koi aur help chahiye ho toh aap mujhe call kardena. Kyunki sir toh karenge nahi, he wishes to do things for you all by himself." Naman laughs as he hands over a chit to Anamika.

"No worries, I'll trouble you. But thanks, Ishika at least smiled because of you." Anamika says.

"I am glad I could be of some help. I should take my leave. Sir aate hi honge." Naman says with a smile.

As he turns to leave, the doorbell rings. Naman opens the door and it's Vineet. Naman looks at Anamika cheekily.

"Now, I can leave officially." he jokes while Anamika laughs.

Vineet invites him to stay for coffee, but Naman takes his leave, saying that he has some work. Vineet lets him go and Anamika asks him to freshen up while she moves into the kitchen to prepare coffee.

*****

A while later, Anamika walks into the bedroom, looking at Ishika who's soundly asleep. Anamika moves to her room and finds Vineet drying his hair. Looks like he's taken a shower.

"How's Ishika?" he asks feeling Anamika's presence.

"So rahi hai, she's a little weak." Anamika says as she sips her coffee.

"Kya hua? You sound low!?" Vineet says as he walks towards her takes his place near her on the bed.

"Vineet! She's fine! Waise hi jaise main chahti thi. Lekin wo hume bhul gayi!!" Anamika says, her eyes filling with tears.

"Ana! We knew it would come. She will be fine soon, and wo tumhe toh pehchaan hi legi, as her sister." Vineet says.

"Par usne kaha hum nahi jaante ek dusre ko! She was the one to call me Di, aur ab wo hi!" she pauses as her throat feels heavy.

Anamika is pained, she's very much impressed by ishika. After the accident, when Ishika relied upon her, she took care of her like an elder sister. Now, the same girl is being  formal and it hurts Anamika. Vineet embraces Anamika in his arms.

"Ana! She will be fine, trust me. Vaise bhi abhi wo kahin nahi jayegi, yahin rahegi tumhare pas. And she will realise it." Vineet ssys.

"Sach mein! Tum usko yahan se jaane ko nahi bologe na!!" Anamika looks at Vineet.

"Nahi! Abhi toh wo thik bhi nahi hai! Aise kaise jayegi!!" Vineet says.

Anamika smiles. She fears that Ishika may ask them to let her live her life and  leave the house. She doesn't want Ishika to leave the house or even go away  in such a condition. Vineet cups Anamika's face, assuring her that things will surely fall at their place.

Anamika hugs Vineet, keeping her head on his chest, while he smears her head silently. He surely knows what she needs and when she needs it. They share a moment unknown to the fact that Ishika has overheard them talking about herself and she is thoughtful.

To Be Continued..

What will be Ishika's step?

Will she realise the love she's getting from Anamika??

Stay tuned.