Heylo dear readers,

I am back.. Sorry for the delay. I wasn't completely recovered from fever.

Tried  to write something which is important for the story.

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"Nandu is indeed a blessing for our family. I regret now for opposing to their marriage at first. See how easily she convinced Abhi for going out for shopping. Even Aaryan couldn't convince him', spoke Mrs Sridevi Reddy Aaryan's mom to her husband.

"I knew it.. She is such a sweetheart. She is just perfect for him as their fans say", Vikram Reddy replied to his wife.

"Let me call Aaryan.. We need to pack things and arrange everything and leave within3 days.. Don't know when the boys will be blessing us with their presence." She teased them and rushed to call her son to know about the happenings.

"Abhi, You need to get ready. We have to leave by evening flight"

Aaryan sat next to Abhi who was sitting deep in thoughts looking at the sky.

He sensed the sadness and loneliness in his behaviour. He just sighed and patted his shoulder. Abhi was 4years younger to him so even now he is like a baby brother to him.

"Amma and Nanna were asking about you. You are being indifferent to them too. That's not fair ra ! You have no right to hurt them for a girl. See we managed things for almost two years putting up with your sadness. Come out of this misery Abhi. We are tired fighting along with you. Do you think we will be happy on our big day when you are here like this',

Aaryan looked at him intensely.

Abhi felt the pain and disappointment in his voice. He thought of giving it a thought.

After a few minutes, he engulfed his big brother in a tight hug.

"I am Sorry Annaya.. I know it is not fair on anyone. But I am not able to forget her. I see her, I feel her in everything. I don't want to believe that she ditched me. Somewhere deep down in my heart, I have a strange feeling that she will not do that intentionally. And the truth isi haven't tried to forget or move on from this relationship in these two years. But I know it is hurting u all so badly. So at least for you guys I will try to change myself. I will try to be the old Abhi. I don't know how successful I will be. But don't be sad Annaya. Trust me, I am the happiest brother alive in this earth. After all, I am getting a crazy, loving Vadina. She is not just my sister in law. I am seeing her in our Amma's place. And I need you both to be happy. I promise, we will make your big day a grand celebration."

Aaryan felt like winning a lottery. He was always sad for his brother and was trying hard to cover it all infront of his parents. Nandu was the only one who knew about all this and she was equally depressed these two years. After all they are the most affected ones apart from Abhi. Finally he was relieved and truly happy as his brother agreed to be back to normal.

He broke the hug after a few good minutes and immediately dialled Nandu.

Nandita was having a gala time with her sister and Anu.

She excused herself seeing Aaryan's call and got teasings from both of them. Aaryan explained the conversation he had with Abhi. A lone tear escaped from the couple's eyes and they wiped it away. They were not sure whether to be happy or not with Abhi's decision.

A very strange feeling mixed with relief, sadness, disappointment and pain engulfed their hearts. Aaryan changed the subject knowing her feelings. He couldn't let her be sad. Not at least now when they were awaiting their big day.

They spoke about the preparations, family, shopping and of course our love birds got engaged in their lovey dovey talks eventually.

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Nandita and Aaryan were celebrities to the outside world. But, in real they were just an ordinary couple who wanted their own privacy. So media was not allowed to be present. They thought of not letting them know it in advance and decided to announce their engaged status once after the function.

Days passed in a jiffy and it was 18th. Just one more day for their engagement.

Aaryan along with his family and close relatives reached their hometown. They were asked to stay at Nandu's cousin's place.

Abhi tried hard to be normal at least in front of the family and he went back to his silent mode when he was alone. He was a bit relaxed unlike he expected. He loved Nandu's family, who are mastered in treating people with their love care and affection. He met her parents, dearest chikkamma and chikkappa and other closed ones. He was happy that his brother got such a loving family as his in laws.

But he dint get a chance to meet his vadina's favourite sister whom he haven't met till now although he have heard a lot. A chirpy, bubbly, naughty, crazy girl just like his Vadina.

He wanted to meet her and thank her for convincing her family for this wedding.

Mira, Anu and her cousins were damn busy welcoming the guests and decorating the home in their own way. They were seen here and there and met Aaryan's family members except Abhi.

It was evening.The kids were playing in the backyard.

Meghna, 7 yr old cousin of Mira was the one who had to find others who got her eyes tied with a black cloth. They started the game and she was trying hard to find others oblivious to the big pit taken for dumping the waste.

When she almost stepped into it, a tall figure pulled her back and she was saved from falling into it. Mira almost screamed watching this. She was running and reached halfway calling out Meghna but this guy reacted on time.

The little girl started crying and Mira rushed to her and took her in arms consoling her.

She look at the man who saved Meghna. He was tall, fair complexioned and had an innocent face. For one second, she thought of her Mr. D, who is MIA now a days.

Abhi looked at Mira who was crying more than the kid.

"Hey she dint fall right? Stop crying Miss! You are scaring her...." , He tried to lighten the mood of two girls standing in front of him with teary eyes.

Mira looked at him with her big eyes and mumbled a thanks.

"I will ask someone to cover this pit. I saw this in the morning and forgot to inform it to Appa.", she spoke in a low voice in a tone of regret.

Abhi sensed it and was surprised to hear that as he was going to say the same thing.

He smiled at her and forwarded his hands. "Hi I am Abhi, Aaryan's brother".

Mira looked at him surprised. "Hi, I am Mira, Nandita's sister." She shook hands with him.

Abhi was happy to meet the most important person he was awaiting. Mira was equally happy to meet him. He wasn't that annoying, moody brother of Aaryan whom he thought. Like her sister told, he was a genuine person. Well she was impressed with him in the first meet itself.

The other kids ran to her and they were asked to play in the courtyard till the time the pit is covered. Meghna too went with them.

Abhi called one of the helpers are requested him to cover it. Mira was again impressed with the way he talked with the helpers.

"Well this guy is not how I expected to be", She thought.

They went inside together talking about their works and classes.

Mira came to know that Abhi is a blog writer apart from being an entrepreneur where as he knew that Mira resigned her job and went behind her passion for becoming a designer.

"May I ask, why you wanted to quit the job and go for designing? It is really rare that people take such steps in life." He asked out of curiosity.

"Well, you might know. Two years back I was on the death bed and got saved from the deadly meningitis which affected my brain. That time my parents and Nandu akka were almost lost. They didn't think that I will recover from it. For many months, I was asked to rest completely and that time I realised I should not do something which gives me 0% happiness. Life is really unpredictable! Anything can happen at any moment. So we must live happily till our last breath. You should be happy yourself first and then only you can make others happy. I was so lost and then colours and drawings pulled me out from my sadness. I realised that is my passion. See, now I have recovered completely and I am happy with what I am doing".

Abhi listened to her in admiration and nodded his head in agreement.

He somewhere connected her words and Aaryan's words echoed in his mind.

They heard someone calling out her name and she excused herself to get back to who called her.

She turned back and said. "I know about you through Akka. Though I don't want to dig into the details, I would suggest one thing if you don't mind".

She paused waiting for his approval.

He asked to go ahead.

"Even if life throws hardships, be patient. Look around. You will see your loved ones waiting to see you back. All they need is happiness. So find your happiness and live for it. Those meant to be, will be back to you otherwise, it wasn't meant to be at all. Live your life for those who love you. Make them happy. Hope you dint get offended. Bye Abhi ..Catch you later."

She left without waiting for his response.

Abhi stood there dumbfounded at her words. He finally went back to his room after a few minutes and lied down on his bed staring at the ceiling.

He wanted some time to process the words of his brother and this girl. Nandu akka was one of a kind and now this girl. How effortlessly she convinced him about the right things.

After 'her' disappearance he completely detached from everyone including his best friends. He never allowed anyone to console him or at least talk to him. But this girl has got something within her. Without even seeking his permission, she made an impact on his life.

Abhi finally understood. This girl, Mira Shetty will surely have an important place in his life. He knew everything about her through Aaryan and Nandu. It was not easy for a girl to come back from death bed and now live her life fully back enjoying it. It wasn't a cake walk but her words will make you think otherwise. It was so easy to explain in words.

And for Abhi, it wasn't love at first sight or meet or whatever you think !! Some people come into your life and mark a place in your life with their simple words. They are like angels sent by god himself.

Mira was an angel to him now.

For sure, she was a strong girl and he wanted to meet her again. With first meet itself, she changed his attitude towards life. So she will change him for good he knew. Whatever she meant to others, he know she will be a good friend to him above every other relation.

He remembered Mira's words again and decided to completely back to his normal being. He wanted his loved ones to be genuinely happy.

"But I will not forgive you for leaving me", He mumbled before closing his eyes for a much needed nap.

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