As days passed, Rahul became more close to Avni. Avni shared all her experiences of pain with him freely. Somewhere, he realised there are people who face more miseries than him but still maintain a positive outlook towards life. But, he always looked up to Neil as the sole reason behind all his sufferings. Neil tried his best to keep him happy and at peace. Neil wanted Rahul to be educated and stay innocent all the other children of his age. He used to discuss his worries with Avni who assured him of changing Rahul's way of thinking with time.

One night, Avni had all these thoughts in mind and was moving towards Rahul's room to check if he had fallen asleep or not. She suddenly noticed Rahul peeping outside and pouring a glass of oil in the verandah. He quickly hid behind the door and watched quietly for a shadow nearing by. Avni could not definitely be mistaken to identify the person coming from the other side. Even though it was not a life threatening attack, even then he could get severly injured. She ran with all her might and pushed herself on to his body before he stepped on to the oily floor.

Avni: NEEEIIILLL!!

Her body crashed against his body and he held her protectively leaning against the wall. She hugged him tightly, worry evident in her eyes. He questioningly looked at her and lifted his eyebrows as if to ask "What happened?"

Avni: Nothing.

Neil: Then why did you scream?

Avni: I didn't scream. I was just calling out to you.

Neil: May I know why?

Avni: Haan..woh.. I am hungry. I was going to ask if we can have something from kitchen.

Neil: For that you made this loud noise?

Avni: Haan. I am damn hungry yaar!

Neil: Okay chalo. We'll see if there is something for us in kitchen.

Avni: Yea. You move on. I will just check upon Rahul and come.

Avni noticed Rahul withdrawing himself from behind the door to the bed pretending to be asleep. As Avni walked towards the door, Neil pulled her closer into his warm embrace. She rested her head on his toned shoulders, closed her eyes and hugged him back tightly. Neil closed his eyes in contentment and a lone tear escaped his eyes.

Neil: Why do you even try to lie wifey?

Avni suddenly looked at Neil with unlimited questions in her mind.

Neil: Maine dekha tha..

Avni: And you still walked on to it?

Neil: Iam a cop Avni. Ithni kamzor nahi hai meri nazren. I thought if injuring me can heal his wounds and give him peace then, let it be.

Avni: Neil...

Neil: Iam sorry.

Avni: Neil. Its the right time. We need to tell him everything about his parents. He has the right to know. We gave him time to stabilise himself. Now if we keep quiet, that would be the cruelest thing that we do to him. And I can't afford to see you get hurt Neil.

Neil: Hmm. If you think thats right, carry on. Talk to him. I won't stop you.

Avni patted him on his cheeks and entered Rahul's room. Neil went to their bedroom letting Avni handle things in her own way. Avni sat near Rahul and caressed his hair.

Avni: Rahul. I know you are not asleep. Utho.

Rahul(slowly opened his eyes): Ji.

Avni: Who am I to you?

Rahul: Just like my sister. No.. My sister.

Avni: Which brother plays with his sister's life?

Rahul looked at her questioningly.

Avni: Neil is my life Rahul.

Rahul was scared and  lowered his gaze. Avni lifted his chin up.

Avni: Why do you even try to do such things due to which you need to lower your gaze in front of someone?

Avni pulled him into a sidehug and continued.

Avni: Rahul. Listen to me carefully. I know its not easy for you to digest the things which you are going to hear now. Rahul, you are right. Your mom is in jail because of Neil. But, don't you want to know what your mom did? Sad to say Rahul, your mom Ragini Pandit is a criminal. She ran a racket selling girls to rich clients ruining those girls lives. Don't know how many innocent girls and their dreams were shattered by her. She was put into jail as a reward for all her illegal criminal activities. Believe me Rahul! I wanted to tell you all these before itself. But Neil told me to give you some time to handle yourself and your emotions. Par aaj jo tumne kiya na..

Rahul's eyes overflowed with tears. He was in such a deep mental shock.

Rahul: Neil..

Avni: Neil?

Rahul: Neil Bhaiyya..

Avni smiled: Haan. Neil Bhaiyya. And you know what. He knew that there was oil on the floor. He thought you would stay happy if he got injured. Isliye..

Before she could complete, Rahul ran outside the room...