A lady in her early forties was working in the kitchen. A girl around 18 years of age came and hugged her…

“mom! I'm leaving. Aaj basketball ka practice match hai, derr hogi. Chinta mat karna.“ she said.

The lady patted her cheeks…

“Be in touch Ruhi. Koi problem ho toh call karna. Aur shaam ko seedhe ghar aana. Samjhi! “ she instructed her.

Ruhi smiled… “uffo mumma!! I know. Aur main akeli thodi hoon, Manvi hai mere sath. Don't worry. “ she said.

“Mujhe tum dono ka koi bharosa nahi hai. “ the lady glared at her.

“Bua!! Just don't worry. I will take care. “ another girl entered in the kitchen.

The lady shaked her head… “tum dono sath rahogi toh kisi ki shamat toh aayegi hi. “ she said.

Both the girls giggled. Meanwhile, they heard a masculine voice…

“Ruhi, Manvi, jaldi karo. Tum log late ho jaoge toh mujhe dant padegi. “ he said while entering the kitchen.

Both the girls giggled and hugged him. The lady looked at him…

“aapki wajah se dono bigad gayi hai, bhai. Itna pyar mat karo. “ she said.

He looked at her… “Angel!! What's this? Meri bachchiyon ko kuch bolne ki zarurat nahi hai. Samjhi tu!! Ab jaldi karo. “he said.

Angel glared at him…

“jao kuch nahi bolti. Na tumhare dost ko kuch bola tha, na inko bolti. Isliye sab manmani karte hain.” she said loudly and left the room.

“Vineet!! Soch samajh ke bola karo na. Kar diya na usey hurt. “ another lady said while coming towards him.

“Ruhana! Tum hi samjhao usey. Kab tak wo past mein jiyegi? Usey yeh kyu lagta hai ki jo hua wo uski wajah se hua?” vineet looked at his wife. “Ruhi, manvi, tum log bahar jao. “ Ruhana looked at the girls and they nodded and rushed out of the kitchen.

“pyar karti hai wo humse. Isliye rok tok karti hai. Usko lagta hai wo jo accident hua tha, wo uski wajah se tha. Uski zidd ki wajah se tha. Isliye wo yeh sab kehti hain. “ she said.

“But hum hain na uske sath. Jaise manvi hai waise hi toh Ruhi hai hamare liye. Usey khud ko blame karne ki zarurat nahi hai. “ he tried to explain his point.

Ruhana sighed… “I know. Main baat karungi usse. Tum jao, varna dono chillayegi “ she said.

Vineet nodded and left. Ruhana sighed, winded up her work and moved to Angel's room. She saw her getting ready. She sat on the bed..

“kahan chali? “ she asked.

“office jaungi. Waise bhi yahan meri sunta kaun hai. Ek sachin hi toh sunta tha. “she said.

Ruhana sighed deeply… “main hoon na sunne ke liye. “ she said holding her hands.

“tu bhi ab apne pati ki sunti hai,meri nahi. Tujhse acha sachin tha, sunta toh tha. “ she complained.

Ruhana smiled lightly….

“ 10 saal beet chuke hain angel. Tu Ruhi ke liye purani baaton ko kyun nahi bhul jati? Sachin Humesha hamare sath rahega. Tu jitna usey miss karti hai, main bhi karti hoon. Mera sab kuch they wo. Lekin ab hum sab hai na…we have to move on. “ she said.

Angel said nothing but hugged Ruhana.

She was not only her Brother's wife, but was her best friend.

“kaash wo sab na hua hota Ruhana. Hum kitne khush hote. “ she said.

Ruhana parted the hug and cupped her face… “Hum aaj bhi khush hai. Aur bhaiya bhi. Dekh. “ she pointed to a photograph hung behind the bed,where sachin was smiling widely and it was a sudden shot.

Angel smiled lightly. Ruhana wiped off her tears… “ab chalo, varna tumhare big brother ko gussa aaya toh musibat ho jayegi “ she said making a face at which Angel laughed. Ruhana smiled and they left for office.

This is a small family happy with each other. Fifteen years ago, an accident became a nightmare for them and was a cause of loss to the family. They lost Sachin, Angel’s husband, Ruhana's brother, and Ruhi’s father.

Years had passed. They were happy, yet a sadness prevailed. Today was such a day.

Excel College

Vineet dropped both Manvi and Ruhi in the college. He hugged them both, wished them luck and Ieft to his office.

Manvi and Ruhi were walking to their class. Ruhi was lost somewhere when Manvi nudged her…

“kahan khoyi hai?? “ she asked.

“tu ro rahi hai? “ Manvi asked stopping on her tracks.

Ruhi nodded negatively…

“nahi…. Ab Chal. Class shuru hone wali hai. “ she said.

Manvi sighed and followed her. The day passed in a blur and it was time for basketball practice match. Both the sisters were walking to the ground when Manvi said..

“maine suna basketball ke naye coach aaye hain. Bade handsome hain. “ she said.

Ruhi slapped on her arm…

“tu game pe dhyan dena,coach pe nahi. “

Manvi giggled and they broke into a chase. They were running and in the rush, Ruhi got collided with someone. The person held her from falling. Ruhi had her eyes closed and after a few seconds, she opened her eyes. The guy made her stand and when she looked at him, she was shocked. She stared at him without a blink and suddenly ran away. He was shocked. Manvi called her but she didn't listen. The guy then approached manvi, who was also shocked, but said that she will meet him later and rushed behind Ruhi.

Why was Ruhi shocked?
Who is the guy?
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