Vineet and Anamika talk about their lives. Vineet is shocked to learn about the past incidents through which Anamika went through alone. He's touched that this lady is strong enough, she is bringing up her son on her own terms. While, he is still living in the cage he has built for himself.

Anamika has accused him of the same. He is touched to know about her story and the respect for her has risen in his heart. He looks at her and begins to speak something but at the same time , his phone beeps, and he's elated to read the message. A smile makes way on his face, at which Anamika is surprised, so she asks him about the same. But, in the next moment, Vineet hugs Anamika, leaving her flabbergasted at the moment.

She feels like to jerk him away, but the happiness in his voice doesn't let her do that. Something has happened that has made him happy. She hugs him, and asks him the matter.

"kya hua? Kiska message tha?" she asks.

"Sachin ka message tha, Angel has delivered a baby girl." he answers as he parts the hug, as he realises what he did.

"I am sorry, Anamika! I got so excited." Vineet apologises, as he thinks that she won't like it.

"It's okay! Aap khush hain aur kuch nahi chahiye mujhe. Aur phir hum toh dost hai na." she says.

Vineet looks at her. Does she really consider him as a friend? Or is she saying it just like that? He looks at her and finds her smiling.

"Dost hi toh hain hum. Aapke bharose pe hi toh main yahan aayi hun. Aap hi Ansh ki saari demands puri kar rahe they." she says.

"Dost hi toh madad karte hain na, Vineet, aur kuch raaz bhi aise hote hain, jo sirf doston ko bataye ja sakte hain. Jaise aap meri zindagi ka sabse dard bhara raaz jaante hain." Anamika says and looks at him as she finishes her statement.

He looks at her for a few moments, before they hear Ansh's meek sound of calling his mother. Anamika rushes by his side and smears his head, at which the boy sleeps again and Anamika kisses his head. Vineet looks at her and realises that the words she said are true. She is happy in her life with her son. She might feel the absence of a partner, but she's happy with her son. His trance is broken with her voice.

"Zindagi kabhi ek si nahi hoti, Vineet. Kabhi khushi toh kabhi gham aate hi rehte hain. Lekin hume unhe sath lekar ya khud se door karke aage badhna hota hai. Main apna wo ateet bhul chuki hoon. Ansh ke hote wo pal kabhi yaad hi nahi aate. Aur aap...." she turns to face him.

" Aapko apni purani yaadon ko dil mein sanjo ke aage badhna hai. Yun khushiyon se bhaag kar aap reh nahi payenge, Vineet. Dekhiye na, ek choti si khabar ne aapko kitna khush kar diya, toh apne us parivar ke liye aapko khush rehna hoga. Jaise Ansh meri khushiyon ki chabhi hai, waise hi aap ke liye Angel ji hain, Saransh mein toh aapki jaan hai na. Unhi ke liye aapko khush rehna hoga. " She says.

Vineet stares at her for few good seconds. He knows she's right, it's just that he can't accept this. It seems like, she understands his thoughts.

"Bahut waqt hai aapke paas. Aap aaram se sochiye. I won't force you for a decision, only because it is what I feel is right. Lekin India laut kar, aapko decide karna hoga ki aapki khushi kahan hai. Apnon ko dukhi karke aap khush hain, ya unke sath." Anamika says.

Vineet looks at her and then leaves the room without replying. Anamika smiles to herself, praying that he understands the point. Locking the door, she silds on the bed beside her son, who turns towards her, keeps his head on her arm and wraps one arm around her waist, and snuggles closer to her. She kisses her head and soon, sleep embraces her in it's arms.

*****

Vineet moves into his room, thinking about what Anamika said to him. She's right, and he has to move on. He has to be happy for Angel and her babies. He knows Angel is also sad for him and desperately wants him to move on. He dials Sachin's number and after a few rings, a meek voice greets him. A smile lits up his face.

"Congratulations Angie!" he says over the phone.

"It's Ruhi, this time. Jaisa Ruhana chahti thi." Angel says over the phone.

Hearing her words, Vineet trails into the past.

*Flashback Begins*

It's the time when Angel was pregnant with Saransh. It was a Sunday when Ruhana and Vineet had visited Angel and Sachin.

"Pehle mujhe ye batao, koi naam socha?" Ruhana asks.

"tum bata do, mere bete ke liye naam!" Angel says.

"Hey! It will be a princess,okay?" Sachin snaps at his wife.

" Noo!" Angel snaps at him.

"Yess wifey! Mujhe toh beti chahiye." Sachin says.

"Arey Arey! Lado mat dono." Vineet says.

"Tum samjha lo apne dost ko!!" Angel glares at Vineet.

"Arey Main kya samjhaun! Is baare mein hum dono ke vichar bahut milte hain." Vineet says with a smile.

Ruhana narrows her eyes at Vineet.

"Achaa!!" she asks.

Vineet nods his head positively.

"Yeah! I will need a little Ruhana." he says clinging her head at her.

Ruhana slaps his cheek lightly, while he giggles.

"Pehle jo baby aa raha hai uska naam socho tum!" She says.

"Maine bhi socha!" Angel chuckles.

"Saransh for my boy!" Angel says.

"Aur beti ka naam main rakhungi." Ruhana says.

The other three look at her while she moves towards Sachin and puts her hands around his neck , she refers to him as her brother.

"jo nick name bhai ne mujhe diya hai na, wahi rakhna tum apni beti ka naam, Ruhi! Aise main na hokar bhi aapke sath rahungi." Ruhana says.

"Arey! Tum kahan chali?" Sachin looks at her.

"Kahin nahi, main toh aise hi boli, waise bhi aapka dost mujhe akele yahan aane nahi dega na, aur khud itna busy rehta hai toh kya karu main. Ab meri kami puri karne ke liye koi hona chahiye na!" She chuckles that makes sachin and Angel laugh.

"Okay done! Beti hogi toh Ruhi, ladka hua toh Saransh. It's sealed." Angel says and everyone smile, before the two friends indulge in a talk and the ladies move into the kitchen.

*Flashback Ends*

Vineet smiles at the sweet memory. He had disconnected the call asking Angel to rest and take care. A lone tear escapes his eyes at the memory. He clicks open his phone where there is Ruhana's picture on the home screen.

"Toh you kept your promise! Lekin ab tumhe mujhe batana hoga ki main kya karu!"

He whispers and falls asleep with all the thoughts.

Next Morning, he wakes up with a knock on the door of his room. As he opens the door, he's surprised to see Ansh on the door and his action leaves him happily surprised.

To Be Continued.

What did Ansh do?

Stay tuned.