Anamika and Ishika share a moment. Ishika consoles Anamika and assures her that she(Ishika) will help her. Anamika is amused to hear Ishika but believes her. After all, the two ladies share a heartfelt bond with each other. They are sisters and Anamika is taking care of Ishika like an elder sister while the latter throws tantrums at her(Anamika), yet she never forgets to respect her and her husband.

Anamika looks at Ishika and tells her that she has a solution to her own problem but she needs her(Ishika) help. Ishika is amused and looks at Anamika who smiles.

"Tumhare pas solution hai toh batao na, jeeju pakka tumhari help karenge."Ishika says, considering Vineet.

" Vo help nahi karega. Par tum kar sakti ho, Ishu. " Anamika says softly, reading the expressions on Ishika's face.

"Jab jiju help nahi kar sakte toh main kaise kar sakti hoon?" she asks amused.

For Ishika, Vineet is capable to do anything for his wife and even for her(Ishika). She has seen him supporting Anamika and she loves this quality in him. Somewhere in her heart, she wants a partner like Vineet, who loves her unconditionally and supports her in everything that she does. Her trance is broken with Anamika's voice.

“Tum hi meri help kar sakti ho, Ishu. Bolo, meri help karogi??” Anamika asks softly.

“Acha batao, kya karna hai?” Ishika asks after thinking for some time.

“Tumhe….You have to bear a baby for me.” Anamika ends up speaking rapidly.

“Wh---what?? What do you mean?” Ishika looks at her in shock and Anamika holds her hands.

“I know this is not right. Infact, tumse mujhe ye sab baat karni bhi nahi chahiye, lekin main tumse puchna chahti hoon, ki kya tum mere liye ek bachche ko janam dogi? You have to be a surrogate mother. For me, for Vineet. “ Anamika says, looking at her hopefully.

“Surrogate mother? Does that mean I’ll be bearing your baby? But why? And why would I do it? Aur aap mujhe aisa kaise keh sakti ho?? ” Ishika says aloud, understanding that Anamika wants her to mate with her husband.

“Ishu, samajhne ki koshish karo. Aur main wo nahi keh rahi jo tum samajh rahi ho. Jo main chahti hoon wo artificially bhi ho sakta hai. I know main bahut demanding ho rahi hoon, lekin ye possible hain, agar tum chaho toh!” Anamika says, looking at the girl hopefully.

“Lekin usse mujhe kya milega? Main toh yahan modelling ka sapna leke aayi thi, lekin itna kuch ho gaya. Aur aap chahti ho ki main ….main aapke liye ek bache ko paalun? Par kyun? Yes! I am thankful , aapne meri bahut madad ki, lekin itni badi cheez aap kaise expect kar sakte ho? Abhi toh mera career bhi nahi bana! Ye mujhse nahi hoga!” Ishika says and leaves the room abruptly, leaving Anamika sad and disappointed.

*****

Anamika sits on the bed with a thud. Her last hope is shattered. She thought Ishika will help her, but she denied it straightly. Well, why would she do it? Why would she give up her life and body for someone she doesn’t know?? Okay! They share a heartfelt relationship. Ishika considers Anamika as her elder sister and respects her more than she ever did to her real elder sister. She also listens to both Vineet and Anamika and obeys their words, but why’d she be a surrogate mother to them? Won’t it hinder her own career?

Anamika sighs deeply. The girl reacted in a way she should. If she(Anamika) had been in Ishika’s place, she’d have reacted the same way. It’s expected and Ishika denied it in the first go. Anamika moves to freshen up, there is no other option it seems.

*****
An hour later, Vineet returns home. He doesn’t find Ishika playing around and he’s amused. The housemaid brings water for him and he asks her about Ishika and Anamika. The lady tells him that Ishika has locked herself in her room while Anamika has not come out of her room for two hours. Vineet is surprised. He wishes to see his wife first. He knows she must be thinking about the test results. She wants to be a mother but she can’t conceive. Even he is eager to hold a part of himself in his arms, but he wishes to stay happy with Anamika. He doesn’t want to go for surrogacy.

Vineet moves into his room and finds his wife sitting on the bed. He sits near her and feeling his presence, Anamika hugs him and breaks into tears.

“Usne mana kardiya. Meri last hope toot gayi.” Anamika cries.

“Kisne mana kiya? Tumne kya kaha kisi ko? “ Her words startle him.

“ Ishika…” Anamika replies in a low tone.

Vineet pulls apart from the hug and looks at Anamika. He looks raged at them moment.

“Maine tumse kaha tha na tum wo baat kisi se nahi karogi!!” He says angrily.

“Han lekin...lekin wo bhi toh ek raasta hai na, Vineet. Aur Ishika ne mujhse pucha toh maine usey bataya. Maine apni marzi se usse baat nahi ki, Vineet.” Anamika says.

“Lekin kyunn? Didn’t we talk about it? Hum dono ek duje ke liye kaafi hai na, hum ek dusre se pyar karte hain, phir aur kya kami hai?” Vineet asks, and he has a valid reason.

Vineet loves Anamika dearly, and so does she.  He can spend his whole life with her. Yes, there is a void, but with their love, they can spend a whole lifetime together. But, he didn’t like that Anamika asked Ishika about being a surrogate mother.

“Vineet please tum Ishika se bolo na. Dekho, ye bhi toh ek acha raasta hai. Aur wo hamare sath rahegi. Mere sath hi kaam karegi wo!!” Anamika says, trying to convince Vineet.

“No Ana! Isme toh main tumhari madad nahi kar sakta. Maine tumse kaha tha tum yeh baat kisi se nahi karogi. Kyun tumne expect kiya ki ishika tumhari baat maanegi? Kaise Anu?” Vineet says angrily.

“Vineet please! Tum bolo na. Ishu tumhari baat zaroor maanegi.” Anamika says, convincing Vineet.

“Noo!! I won’t do this.” Vineet says and leaves the room in anger while Anamika is left disheartened.

*****

Ishika is in her room, thinking about Anamika’s words. She just asked her to be a surrogate mother. But why would she do that?? What is the benefit for her? Ishika sighs deeply.

“Ishika, please be a surrogate mother.”

“Please Ishika, tum hi meri madad kar sakti ho.”

“Par kyun? Han aapne meri madad ki, but bahut zyada expect karliya aapne mujhse. “

“Ye mujhse nahi hoga.”

Ishika is lost in her thoughts. But certain things strike her mind and she has made up her mind. She rushes to Anamika’s bedroom and knocks on the door. Anamika looks up at Ishika in awe and the latter’s words leave Anamika surprised while Vineet who comes near to Ishika is shocked.

To Be Continued.

What did Ishika say?

Will she help Anamika and Vineet?

Stay tuned.