Heylo dearos,
I am Back with the next chapter ...
Hope you will like it :)

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It was Nandita and Aaryan's turn to be surprised. They did not expect Prabhakar to behave like this.

Vaishu on the other side was happy and excited to meet her father. She held his palms which were resting on her cheeks and held it tightly. She smiled in content.

Prabhakar too gave a heart warming smile and nodded in assurance to the couple staring at the duo.

"Appa is here now. So my girl should take proper rest. Have food on time and sleep okie?" He asked her.

Vaishu nodded happily. She paused for a second and looked at him curiously. She hesitated to ask and Prabhakar understood what she wanted to know.

"Your Amma doesnt know about your health. We were out of station for Sai's son's wedding na. This girl... " He pointed at Nandu.

"... Your Akka dint let us know so that we dont get tensed. And your Amma will not take it lightly.... you know na??"
Vaishu nodded in yes unknowingly. She didnot want to show him that she doesnt remember anything.

She was new to this love.
The kind of care and attention she was getting. From what her Nandu akka told, she know Prabha and Savi loved their Mira more than anything else in this world. She was the apple of their eyes.

"Appaa... " she called and Prabha felt as if someone pierced his heart.
He shut his eyes and saw his little Mira calling him Appa. He looked at Vaishu and managed to smile.

"Yes my girl..."

"Hmmm... can u stay here till I sleep?" She asked. He could only nod his head for that request. He sat on the chair near her bed and began to caress her hairs. Just the way he used to make his miru sleep. She used to request the same and he would do the same for her.

"And dont tell Amma about me till I recover." He heard her before she drifted off.

He stared at her face with tears in his eyes.

Aaryan was the most confused soul aming the trio. He decieded to confront Prabha about his behaviour. He called him outside when he noticed Vaishu is sleeping peacefully. He asked Nandu to stay with her.

"Uncle... I dont understand anything. What were you doing?" He was calm.

Prabhakar looked at him and passed a tender amile.

"Aaryan ! You may think i have gone mad. But i know what i am doing. You have heard Nandu's pov right. She is guilty of what had happened. She thinks she is the reason for Miru's ....
....Everything !
I have already lost one of my daughters and the other one is grieving like anything.
Blaming herself for what have happened.
I cant see all this.
And Vaishu... i have read her letter to her friend.
Do you think she will be able to bear the bitter truth in this condition??
She needs time to sink in. And from what we know so far, this girl hasnt got love from anyone. But only suffering. Even if we tell the truth to her, she wouldnt go to her husband.
Which was very clear in her letter.
What we can do now is to give her all the love.... Make her believe that she is not alone. Give her the care and attention she deserves.
Nandu have already accepted her as sister. And do you know how i felt when she called me "Appa"??
I know she cant be my Miru. But she can give us the love of a daughter. "

"Hmm i understand !! But Uncle... "

"Let me finish it dear. I dont fully agree to Nandu. She deserves to know the truth. But definitely not now.
Love has that supreme power to heal every wound. So we will tell her the truth gradually only when she is ready and she accept us as her own.
In that state, she will never feel that she is alone in this world. And that we are with her no matter what happens.
At that time, she will understand that this world still have good people around and she will still get all the love she deserves to feel. I assure you this."

"But what about Aunty?? Will she be able to love her?"

"She will... but will take time. Its not really easy for her... lets see". He tapped his shoulders and assured him.

Aaryan was finally convinced and he decieded to be with them.

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Days went in a giffy.
Prabha and Nandu visited her daily. After five weeks of hospital stay, Vaishu was to be discharged today. She was in a dilemma and so was Prabhakar. It was Aaryan's idea to bring her to their ancestral home so that none will question them further and she will get proper rest. They agreed and even Saraswathy and Ganesh were convinced by Aaryan.

Everything was settled. Since Nandu's parents were busy, it was just Aaryan, Nandu and Vaishu who went with Chinnamma to their home.
Prabhakar assured Vaishu that he will bring Savi to her asap. Though she was sad,she agreed. Her heart seeked a mother's love. She was feeling horrible since she doesnt even remember her own mother's face. Well, thats what she thought.

Prabhakar went home with heavy heart. All these days, he was with Vaishu and unknowingly his pain of loosing his Miru was getting reduced with her presence.

Vaishu was a sweet girl.
She did not show any kind of tantrums. Instead was extremely happy to meet him. She used to talk to him like a child. She was being fond of her new found family...Her Appa, Akka, Jeeju...
All she missed was her Amma !!!
Though now she knows about her through Prabha and Nandu, she badly wanted her presence.

And Prabha on the other side was oblivious to the fact that he became too attatched to Vaishu. Now her absence made him realise what place she had created in his heart. He badly wanted to bring her home. But he know, it wasnt easy as it sounds. There is another important person in his life. Perhaps the most important and most affected person ! Savithri, his wife needs to accept her. She had lost her daughter and it has not been so long. And for her, all these may sound rubbish. Yet Prabha decieded to disclose this matter to her.

He came home to find his wife sitting in the drawing room staring at his daughters large portrait.

This has been a habit.
Savitri lost her charm. She was literally living her life in this condition. She neither had will to live nor do anything. He came near her and sat adjacent to her. Savitri looked at him and again went back to her staring session.

He held her shoulders and she leaned her head.
"Saviiii.... " he called her name. But as expected, there wasnt any response from her side. He sighed deeply and continued.

"Savii... please look at me. Do you know how it feels when I see you like this.... " he asked quietly.
Savi just stared at his face.

"It hurtss Savii... It hurts like anything to see tou broken. Miru was my daughter too. Its not easy for me to move on. But life goes on ra. We have to live. For the sake of our loved ones..." he stopped.

"What if you dont feel like living? What if you dont find a reason to live Prabha??" She asked keeping a straight face.

Prabhakar have never seen her so emotionless. Since the time he first met her, she always had a sparkle in her eyes. Be it when she is happy, angry, tensed. But now, that has been lost.
Miru took that away from her.
And now She was living a dead life. He needed his old Savi back. Atleast to live his remaining life.

He hugged her tightly and spoke.
"Savii... I need you. Atleast for the sake of that, please ...." he broke down and Savithri was literally moved with his words.

He was right. He needed her. He was her support but as a wife, she also had the right to make him feel worth living. A part of them has been lost through Mira. She responded to his hug and cried her heart out.

After taking her time, she whispered.
"I cant live here. I feel her presence in each and every nook and corner of this house. I cant .....
Please prabha lets go to our home in Uduppi. I need to spend sometime there. And i promise you... I will try my level best to be like before. For you..." She requested him and Prabha agreed without thinking.

Prabhakar was in a dilemma.
He wanted to request her to go to their ancestral home where Vaishu was staying. And here she have asked for it on her own. Without knowing anything. But how will he disclose everything to her now.
He was puzzled.
He knew Savi will not agree to their plan. It will be unbearable for her to pretend some one as their daughter.
To accept another girl in their daughter's place. Such complicated is motherly sentiments.

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"Bavaaa... Please have this". Karthik was trying hard to make him eat something and each time he refused.
Karthik was tired of his ignorance.

He knew Anand was not in a state to do anything. All he wanted was to find his wife. But he kept on trying to bring him back like before. Once his health is okay, he was ready to go in search of Vaishu.

"Bavaa... Please !! Atleast look at me da... this hurts" He told and finally Anand looked at him passing a sarcastic smile.

"Go away Karthik...Leave me..."

"No !!"

"What do you want now da?? Everything s good at your end right? Its me who have lost everything."
His voice was plain and held no emotions.

Karthik was silent. Not knowing how to respond. He took a few minutes and replied.

"Bava... do you really think I will intentionally seperate you guys. She is my sister and you are my Bava. I have seen you guys as my own people. I dint know Vaishu will misunderstand you. I know sorry will not change anything. But give me a chance. I will bring her to you." He pleaded.

"Why wouldnt she misunderstand me? She had given up everything to be with me. She left her hometown, her dearest people. Just for me.. and what have I given her in return?
Betrayal... Hiding things... and moreover she has seen me with another girl who happen to be my ex. Fiancee..
And that too not in a good position.
How was she supposed to trust me then?
A girl would bear anything but not betrayal... and she left !" He cried.

"And yes, my vaishu cant be away from me for so long. I am sure, she will be back. But ... Mr Karthik Subrahmaniyam, i dont need your help for that. So you may leave now before i throw you out. Thanks for all your help and support till now." Anand's voice was intense. Knowing him very well, Karthik left him alone with a heavy heart.

Anand closed his eyes and saw their happyfaces. He missed her. All he wanted was to just see her, hold her in his arms till eternity. He was ready to do anything to just get her back in his life. Because, he loved her. More than his own life.....

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Savithri was folding clothes and placing it inside their suitcase. Prabha came from behind and held her shoulders. She turned back and gave a small smile.

"Savii.... I need to tell you something."
She raised her brows in return.

"You know right, there was another girl who was hospitalized along with Miru. She was there with her in the car. And hmmm" He felt his voice trembling.

"Ermmm She was carrying at that time. But had a miscarriege. And ... and she dont have anyone."

Savithri was confused. "Miscarriega?? Poor girl. But where is her husband? " she asked.

"Well, all we have git is a letter she had written and kept on her bag. It says she is an orphan and that her husband had cheated on her. So she was going back to her native place from Chennai leaving him. On her way back, Miru would have given her lift. The letter says she doesnt wanna go back to him."

"Hmm... where is she now?"

"Well, Ummm Savi... Miru have asked Nandu to save her and asked to promise. So Nandu and Aaryan took care of her hospital expenses and she has not yet recovered yet. So she is staying in our place at Udupi along with Nandu, Aaryan and Chinnamma."

Savithri was surprised to hear that.
"Hmm... they did the right thing. They kept the promise to her". She paused.

Prabhakar somehow felt relaxed at the moment. He deliberately hid the fact that they lied to Vaishu.

The couple left to Udupi to a new beginning. Fate had something in store for them.

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So what do you think the reaction of Savithri will be?
Will she accept Vaishu as Mira like Prabhakar??
How will she have the strong bond with Vaishu??

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