Vineet comforts Anamika and suggests that she should take Ishika as the model. Though the girl is surprised as she’s pregnant, when Anamika tells her that she can do it, she agrees. Also, Naman’s name is also suggested amidst the discussion and Ishika cringes her nose at which the other two laugh out loud.

“Tum kyun chidhti ho usse? Kuch kia usne?” Vineet asks her.

“Han, wo bas mujhe satata rehta hai. Bas aapke aur Di ke saamne innocent face bana ke rehta hai.” She makes a face.

“Wo innocent hi hai, shaitan toh tum ho.” Vineet comments and Ishika glares at him.

“Huh! Maine kya kiya?” Ishika glares at him.

“Khaana khane se zyada toh muh bana rahi ho tum. Naman ki baat aate hi chidh jaati ho.” He teases her.

“Wo hai hi idiot!” Ishika makes a face while Anamika glares at her.

“Sorry sorry, meri behna ke liye wo bahut acha hai. Lekin mere se chidhta hai.” She adds to her statement.

“Ishu! Aise nahi karte hai na, wo tumhe zyada tease karta hai kyunki tum bhi karti ho.” Anamika comments trying to calm her sister.

“Acha okay! Sirf aapke kehne pe main usko nahi sataungi.” Ishika dons an innocent face and concentrates on her food.

Vineet and Anamika stare at her for a couple of minutes and they also finish their food. They sit talking and decide that they will finalise the designs and choose the models too. Ishika and Naman would be the showstopper and Naman is yet to be talked to.

They soon call it a night after Anamika reminds Ishika to take her medicines and they retire to their rooms.

*****
Anamika and Vineet get into their room and take chances in changing their clothes. Anamika takes a little more time in washing her face and changing into comfy wear. As she comes out of the changing room, she finds Vineet sitting on the bed lost in some thoughts. She climbs onto the bed near her husband and keeps her hand on his shoulder.

“Kya hua, Vineet? Kya sochne lage?” Anamika asks.

“Pichle 2-3 mahine mein kitna kuch badal gaya na, Ana? Wahi sab soch raha hoon.” He says while looking at her.

“It changed for good, Pati.” She says and keeps her head on his shoulder.

“You’re right. Sach mein kuch log lucky hote hain, aur hamari life mein Ishika wo luck ban ke aayi hai.” Vineet says.

“Main toh hamesha hi aisa kehti hoon. Lekin tum kabhi maante hi nahi. Sirf cheezein hi nahi, log bhi lucky hote hain. Jaise main lucky hoon tumhe paa ke.” She says and pecks his lips quickly and he smiles lightly.

“I know, Ana. Tum is cheez ko maanti ho lekin maine sirf tumhe apne liye lucky maana kyunki tum meri lifepartner ho, mere liye tum important ho.” Vineet says, his eyes never leaving her face.

Vineet never believed that someone can prove lucky for the other, especially not when they are outsiders and not part of the family. He just treated them to be friends or acquaintances and nothing else. Ishika is also an outsider — a girl who came into their lives when they least expected her.

Anamika cared for the girl when she fell into trauma after the accident. It seems like they are real sisters. In the past month, things have changed, Ishika is pregnant with their baby, yeah, she’s only carrying the child for them and they’re happy. They’ll become parents soon. Anamika looks at Vineet and kisses his cheek and it breaks his trance.

“Thanks Vineet, agar tum nahi hote toh ye sab possible na ho pata. Tum nahi chahte they ye sab, phir bhi you agreed. Tumhe jitna thanks bolun wo kam hoga.” Anamika says softly.

“Uski zaroorat hi nahi hai. Jab hum kisi se pyar karte hain toh hum ek dusre ko samajhte hain. And I do it. Tumhari khushi mein hi meri khushi hai, Ana.” Vineet says tapping her cheeks.

“Jaanti hoon, Pati, isliye toh I’m lucky more than you. Ab toh bas hamara har sapna sach ho jayega.” Anamika says softly and rests her head on his chest as he’s now lying on the bed.

Vineet embraces her in his arm and they drift into sleep.

*****

A week passes in a blur as both Anamika and Vineet are busy due to their work schedules. Ishika is also helping Anamika. It’s Saturday and Ishika and Anamika are at the boutique. Ishika is in the boutique and is filing some documents. Meanwhile, Anamika enters the room and looks at her.

“Ishu, filing finish ho gayi na?” she enquires.

“Yesh! All done! Lekin Mr Stupid se toh aapne baat hi nahi ki.” Ishika asks about Naman.

“Stop calling him that. Uska ek naam hai.” Anamika rolls her eyes at Ishika.

“Naam hai toh kya hua, wo stupid hi hai.” Ishika makes a face.

“Grow up, Ishu! Aise karegi toh fashion show ka kya hoga?” Anamika sighs deeply and questions her sister.

“Sab acha hoga, main hoon na. I am lucky.” She chuckles making Anamika laugh.

Meanwhile, there is a knock on the door. Anamika allows the person to come inside and she’s surprised to have Naman at the door. He smiles at Anamika and sends an angry glare towards Ishika who glares at him again.

“Oh hello, tum dono fir se shuru mat ho jana.” Anamika says, noticing the glare game between them.

“Arey, usne start kia. He started, main toh kaam kar rahi hun, usne hi ghoora mujhe.” Ishika replies making a face at Naman.

“Acha relax, let’s talk about work.” Anamika smiles.

“Yeah, Vineet Sir ne kaha ki aap mujhse milna chahti hain. Mera sequence khatam ho gaya tha toh main jaldi aa gaya.” Naman says softly.

“It’s okay, Naman. Have a seat.” Anamika smiles.

“Naman, I know you’re a model. Maine kal hi Vineet ke pas tum dono ke shoot pictures dekhe. Toh main chahti thi ki mere fashion show mein tum showstopper bano.” Anamika says softly.

“Main? I mean kaise? Ek saal se maine modelling nahi ki hai.” Naman is perplexed at the moment.

“Jo tumne initially kiya hai wo tum kabhi bhool nahi sakte, Naman. I have some collections for men and I need a showstopper. Some of my models have backed off. You’re the best for it.” Anamika explains, trying to convince him.

“Han, par….” Naman says and pauses, he’s clueless to have found another opportunity so soon.

“Tum model ho, Naman. Being an actor, you gotta do that. And don’t worry, I will pay you. You’ll get the worth of your hard work. Our financers have also backed off. This is my event and I want it to be the best.” Anamika says.

“Yeah, pay is not a problem. I am glad you found me worthy of it. Thanks a lot.” Naman smiles at the lady.

“So, should I consider it a yes?” Anamika looks at him.

“Yes, of course. I’d be glad to associate with you.” Naman says cheerily.

Anamika smiles and makes him sign some papers needed for paperwork and after that, he leaves the boutique. Anamika is glad and so is Ishika. Soonish, they’ll host the fashion show and they hope that it goes on smoothly.

To Be Continued.

Naman agreed to help Anamika.

Will Ishika and Naman befriend?

Stay tuned.