Heylo my dear readers,
I am really sorry for the late update.
Tbh, I couldnt pen down the next part for a few days. There was a mental block in writing Savi's part. A mother's emotion is something which we cant just write.
It was hard for me...
Still I managed to write the first reaction in this part.
Hope you will like it..

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The journey to Udupi was a silent one.

Savitri was engrossed in Mira's memories and she was careful of not getting carried away by it. She tried hard to be normal for her husband. Though he was maintaining cool outside, she know how much he was suffering inside.

An image of young Prabhakar and baby Mira flashed across her mind.

Miru was totally Appa's child. They were a team. And it wasnt easy for him to live without her. The truth that she is not gonna come back again in their life was piercing the couple. But she had to be strong, for her husband. He was the beat husband and best father. She knew.

After about 3hours, they reached their ancestral home.

She thought of getting some sort of relief from the pain that was throbbing inside them. Now that Nandu and Aaryan along with that new girl is there, she felt relaxed. May be it all will help them. Healing each other's wounds with their mere presence. She hoped.

Savithri was welcomed by Chinnamma. That elderly lady was their distant relative and was Nandu's caretaker.
She knew eveything about their family. She asked about Nandu and informed that she was with the girl helping her to have her food.

She noticed Prabha going to her room with a smile.

Savithri was confused at his behaviour as she saw him cheerful with the mention of the new girl and Nandu. She brushed her thoughts away and headed towards their room to freshen up.

"Akka.. I am full ! Please.. I will throw up everything if you feed me more."
Vaishu whined like a child and Aaryan chuckled at her for which he earned a glare from the ladies. Quickly, he pretended to concentrate on the magazine he was holding.

"Ah ahh.. who is this child who refuses her food huh?? Dont you want to recover soon??" Prabhakar entered the scene with a wide smile.

Words werent enough to express the happiness Vaishu had.

"Appaaa...." she cooed and tried to get up but failed miserably. Prabha quickly held her.

"Careful... Appa's bangaru... I am here only. "

"Ahh why am I not able to get up?? I am feeling so weak. " She complained.

"Miru... Meninjitis affects brain majorly and hence there would be balancing problems. It will be alright gradually. Takes some time. And You have to take proper rest for that"

Nandu interrupted and Vaishu sighed in response.

"Yea my baby girl.. you have to take rest. And I have a surprise for you." He said.

Vaishu looked intensly and asked him through her eyes.
Prabha nodded in yes and said.
"Yes its Amma... Your Amma !"
And he saw tears in her eyes which he quickly wiped off.

"Where is she? I want to see her"
She almost cried.
There was urgency to meet her and anxiety in her voice as she doesnt remember her face.

"She is there in her room... Went to freshen up" he stammered. He wasnt sure to deal with the situation. Still...

"Miru... She just came to know about you. Andd.. and she is angry on everyone for not informing her about your health. So she might be harsh. Or Grumpy. Dont feel bad okie. Just be cordial with her. She will be back to normal soon" Prabha was surprised at the words he spoke where as Nandu and Aaryan stood there with their mouth wide open at the lies he just told.

"Appa will freshen up and come. You please finish your meals okie?" He caressed her head and she nodded in yes.

She was excited to meet her Amma.
Her Amma.... She thought.
She had the remaining food without complaining and Nandu knew why. She smiled at the reason though she was nervous about Savi's response.
They were playing with fire, she knew!

Prabha entered their room to find Savithri freshened up. She was taking out clothes from their suitcase.

He came behind her and hugged her placing his chin on her shoulder. She smiled. Prabha was a child to her at times. She turned around and asked the matter.

"Savii... I feel home now.
I have had enough... You and Miru are my world. You know that right..
Now without her,I am like a bird who cant fly. My one wing is lost !!
Its only you who is remaining in my life for whom I am still breathing. Alive. I have a small request to you. Will you listen to me?" He was nervous but yet he managed to ask.

Savi was clueless. Still she nodded.
"What is the matter Prabha?"

"I will tell you everything in detail. As of now, can you please go and meet that girl?? She have none as her own in this world. And she considers us as her family. Till she recovers completely, we need to take care of her. Dont ask her anything personal. She is suffering from temperory memory loss. If she comes to know about the miscarriage and her past, she will be broken completely. We cant take that risk."

Savi was listening everything keenly. She felt sad for the girl. She nodded her head in yes and assured him that she wont let her know anything about her past. She went to her room and Prabha prayed to that supreme power to make everything favourable to the situation.

Vaishu was sitting on the bed playing with her fingers. She wanted to met her Amma. How does she look like? Will she be angry on her? How should she react upon seeing her? All these questions were ringing inside her.
She heard the door opening and saw a lady walking towards her with a smile.

Vaishu could lierally hear her heart beating rapidly. She dint know whether to smile or cry. With what Nandu told, she got a gut feeling thats this is her Amma.

This girl was such an angel. Her face reflected calmness.
Fate was cruel.
Playing with innocent people's life, savi thought. She felt bed that such mishap happened with the girl infront of her.

Savi slowly went near her and caressed her cheeks. Vaishu was looking at her without blinking her eyes. She felt a motherly warmth engulfing her. Her Amma is here finally....

Savi sat near her bed and held her palms. "How are you feeling dear?"
She asked carefully. And saw the girl's eyes brimming with tears. She was confused at her behaviour and brushed it off.

"I.. I am good. Feeling better." She stammered.

"Is it paining now!?" She caressed her head and Vaishu nodded in No.

"Hmm ok !! Take care... have food on time and dont stress yourself for anything okie?? I know nandu and chinnamma takes care of you but still if you need anything, you can call me too okie??" Savi assured her.

Vaishu was numb. She dint expect such a neutral behaviour from her.
She thought her Amma would be emotional or angry. But this...??

Savi held her palms tightly and stood up for leaving. Vaishu was dissappointed with her keeping distance.

She called her out with great difficulty. "Ammaaa...."

Savi was shocked to the core. She turned around and looked at her with a horrified face.

Vaishu was confused.
She called again.
"Amma??? Please stay for a few more minutes".

Savi felt her heart breaking into thousand pieces. Tears streamed down her face involuntarily. She couldnt bear the pain and ran outside the room leaving a confused Vaishu alone.

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I am sorry for not bringing your fav Anand in this update !!!

Savi's reaction is one of the most crucial and hardest phase of this atory and hence i couldnt bring him.
Hopefully i will include him in the next part.
Please bear with me...
And i am down with fever and cold..
Its heavily raining here.
And all my mallu frnds, please stay safe from the rain fury.. Situation here in kerala is not that good.

Hope you like the update.
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Miss you all....
Will post the next part soon
- Love Apz ;)