Anamika and Vineet leave for their appointment with the doctor. This time they aren’t visiting for themselves, but for Ishika. The girl has agreed to be a surrogate mother for the couple and they need to discuss this with their doctor. Anamika is happy that Vineet also agreed, otherwise he was against this decision.

Adding to it, she feared Ishika. But, the girl is ready to bear a baby for them. Anamika knows that she is doing this out of love. Okay! At first, she denied it. Even Anamika would have denied it if she had been at Ishika’s place. But the latter’s words have touched her. Vineet, who’s driving the car watches Anamika. She is silent which is unusual. He clears his throat.

“Kya hua? Kya sochne lagi? Ab toh hum wahi kar rahe hain jo tum chahti thi.”  Vineet says as he knew that she longed for this option.

Even he learnt that through surrogacy, they could have their own child, it’s just the fact that someone else would bear the baby for 9 months.

“Kuch nahi, Vineet! Main bas ye soch rahi thi ki hum kitni jaldi kisi bhi cheez ke liye speculations bana lete hain. Infact, kisi insaan ke liye bhi. Hume hi dekh lo. Maine Ishika is baat ki aur tumhe acha nahi laga, tumhe laga ki shayad wo paison ke liye ye sab karegi. Par aisa hai hi nahi.” Anamika says, a slight smile is lighting her face.

“Tumne sahi kaha. Jab Ishika achanak se taiyar ho gayi tab mujhe bharosa nahi hua tha.” Vineet agrees, he thought that the girl will demand a lot of money.

“Jaanti hoon. Infact, bharosa karna bhi nahi chahiye. Par kehte hain na, jo cheez aap dil se karte ho, uska fal aapko milta hi hai. Main toh ab bas itna jaanti hoon ki tumne meri life mein koi kami hone nahi di. Aur jo kami thi wo ab Ishika ne puri kardi.” Anamika smiles lightly.

Vineet smiles lightly at her words. He knows that the two girls share a soulful bond, and somewhere in his heart, he prays that  this bond stays forever. Amidst all the  talks, they reached the hospital and move straight into the doctor’s cabin to talk to the lady.

*****

Ishika finishes her work, checks over everything and leaves after locking everything cautiously. As she waits for a taxi, someone stops in front of her, giving her a lift. It’s Naman. They get into a banter but Ishika obliges and gets  into the car. Naman smiles genuinely.

“Oh hello! Zyada khush mat ho, samjhe! Tum mere jeej ke dost ho, isliye tumhe mauka de rahi hun! “  Ishika makes a face.

“Oho! Thank you, madam! “ Naman replies in the same teasing tone.

“ Oh yeah! Aadat daal lo. Tumko mujhe thanks bolne ki aadat daalni hi padegi. Nai toh jiju  se pit jaoge. " She giggles while Naman looks at her.

She looks gorgeous when she laughs. He looks at her.

" Jokes apart! I am genuinely here. And you know, am really glad that you made up with them." he says, recalling the last time when Ishika was angry with Vineet and Anamika.

"I had to, Naman! They are my family now! Kyunki meri  apni family ne mujhe tab akele chod diya. Lekin Di aur jeej ne mujhe apni family mein shamil kia. Toh main unse naraaz kaise reh sakti hoon??"  Ishika says, her eyes turn watery.

" That's good. Aksar dil ke rishtey hi saath nibhate hai."  Naman says with a smile and Ishika can't help but agree with him.

" So toh hain! I agree with you. Lekin tum!! "  she turns her gaze at  Naman.

" What? Maine kya kiya?" Naman asks.

"abhi tak toh kuch nahi kiya. Agar kiya toh pitoge!!! Apne dost se! Haha!" Ishika giggles at her own words.

“Kisliye?  Maine tumhe thanks bola na!  Aur tum kyun mujhe pitwane pe tuli hui ho? Tumhe mujhko thanks bolna chahiye, tumhe toh bina maange lift mil gayi hai.” Naman rolls his eyes at Ishika.

“ Pehle thik se ghar toh drop karo. Aur mujhe kya dekh rahe ho, road pe dekho!  Accident ho gaya toh! Arey, mujhe itni jaldi bhagwan ko pyara nai hona.”  Ishika says, slapping his arm.

“ Tumko bhagwan bhi nahi bulayenge! Kitna ladti ho!!  Apni behen se kuch seekhti kyun nahi? Wo kitni shant hain! Aur tum, toofaan! ”  Naman says teasingly.

“ Tumhe kya dikkat hain! Tum toh rehte nahi ho na hamare ghar mein! Isliye apne advice apne pas rakho, samjhe, Mr Toofan!! " Ishika makes a face.

" Hey! Don't call me that! " Naman says.

" That's what you are!!  Toofan ki tarah achanak tapak jaate ho!" Ishika makes a face.

" Usme bhi tumhara fayda hua!  Lekin Miss India toh thank you bhi nahi kehti! " Naman shrugs her shoulders.

"Let it be a dream, Mr Naman!" Ishika says and slaps his arm lightly.

Naman smiles and concentrates on driving. A few minutes later, they reach home.  Ishika hops out of the car and looks at Naman.

"You can join me! Ab tumne mujhe lift di toh main tumhe Coffee pila sakti hoon." She smiles, this time a genuine one.

"Main ek thank you se bhi kaam chala sakta hoon." Naman says teasingly.

"Arey!  Thank you se better coffee hai. Kitne sadu ho tum! Ek sundar ladki tumko coffee ke liye invite kar rahi hai aur tum mana kar rahe ho! How mean!" Ishika makes a face.

" Fine! Jao tum! Merese ye nai kehna fir ki maine invite nai kiya!" she says and turns to walk in the house.

As she walks some steps, she looks back only to find Naman smiling at her. She smiles and thanks him, a real, genuine thanking wish. Naman drives off and Ishika enters the house. Asking the maid to make a cup of tea for her, she moves to freshen up and change.

A little while later, she walks out of the room, whilst Anamika and Vineet also enter the house. Anamika has a smile on her face and upon asking, she reveals the reason of her happiness to Ishika, at which the latter couldn't help but smile and  they share a hug.

To Be Continued.

What did Anamika share with Ishika?

Where will Naman and Ishika's banters lead to? Stay tuned.