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Abhi couldn't decipher what happened to her all of a sudden. But he was smart enough to drag her to a corner without anyone's notice. He knew it would not be good if someone see her fainting. The wedding rituals were taking place at the Mandap. He made her sit on the floor near a pillar for support. He went inside and brought some water and sprinkled it on her face. After a few attempts, she opened her eyes.

Mira sat upright keeping a straight face. She was slowly coming back to reality. She heard him calling her name and stared his face for a few seconds.

"What happened to you Mira? Didn't you had breakfast?" He asked with concern.

She nodded her head in NO.

"So you forgot to take tablets also?" He was serious this time.

She mumbled a feeble NO and lowered her head not knowing what to answer next. She was sure that this has got nothing to with tablets or food. Her visions seemed to be so real. Mira didn't know how to react at the moment.

To her luck, Anu came in search of them who saw Mira sitting on the floor all tired, with a dejected face. She rushed to her side and pulled her in a side hug.

"Are you alright Miru? What's wrong??" Anu asked in a broken voice.

"Don't worry Anu. Your friend was so busy that she didn't had her breakfast and tablets. So she fainted. We need to make her eat something." Abhi mocked.

Anu gave a glare to Mira and made a mental note to scold her for not taking food and tablets properly. Nandita have asked Anu to keep an eye on her on this and she completely forgot due to the wedding hurry buries. She quickly went inside taking a fruit bar and her tablets from her bag and came back to Mira making her have those for the time being.

Mira silently had those without any complaints knowing Anu very well. She wasn't ready for any miffs.

Once she finished, Abhi and Anu took her to the stage. Savitri was searching her for the photo session and had a worried look on her face. She smiled seeing the trio and pulled her to her side calling Prabhakar to have their family picture with the bride and groom.

The day passed with the remaining rituals and never ending photo session.

Mira slowly came back to her normal being. She tried hard not to cry during Bidaai. But when Nandu hugged her crying, she lost it. Mira too cried hard and they hugged for a few minutes consoling each other.

Abhi tried to divert their mood by teasing them and it really worked. Finally Nandita went with her in-laws. They were to spend the night in a nearby luxury resort and to leave for Hyderabad the next day evening.

After the wedding, Mira and Anu along with family went back to their respective homes and chose to stay back there.

The couple had already arranged a grand reception at Hyderabad for their industry friends.

Abhi was least interested. He did not want to meet anyone or be in a gathering. After "HER" disappearance he feared to meet new people.

It was the friendship with Mira which brought some considerable positive changes in his life. She made him believe there is life after every misery. Her presence always made him feel better. Unknowingly he started to feel relaxed whenever she is around.

Mira had the charisma to attract people around her. He was missing her presence.

Days passed by. Abhi always made sure to keep in touch with her every day. It all started with him wishing her good morning. He always made sure she had food and medicines on time. Miru was annoyed with that as one more person added in her list who keeps an eye on her health.

But knowing his past, Mira made sure to respond to his messages on time. She wanted him to forget what ever happened in his life and move on.

She felt some sort of connection with him. Like, she had a feeling that it was her who have to keep him happy. But was oblivious to its reason.

Things went pretty smooth and they developed a strong bond. Abhi felt relieved a lot after getting her as his friend. She used to sing his favourite songs for him upon his requests.

Though they became thick friends neither of them shared their biggest truth of their life.

Their LOVE !!!!

For Abhi, his first and last love: HER. And Mira: her Mr D.

After getting visions on the wedding day, Mira never saw her Mr D in her dreams which made her upset. She was missing him. Since Nandita was away for honeymoon, she did not let her know about her visions and Anu was busy at her home. So, she thought of keeping it herself.

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Aaryan and Nandu were back home after their 3weeks honeymoon at Europe.

Nandu was passing through the upstairs hall and saw Abhi smiling and looking at his phone screen. He was listening to something. She went near him and stood there shocked.

She saw him looking at Mira's picture.

After a few seconds, she composed herself and pretended to call him. She informed him that Aaryan was looking for him downstairs.

As expected, he kept his phone there and went downstairs in search of him. She placed earphones in her ears and checked what he was listening to. To her shock, it was Mira singing one of the famous Telugu song and so she confirmed Abhi was listening to it.

She wanted to confront Abhi on what was going between them and what he feels for her sister. But before that, she wanted to let Aaryan know about her doubts.

Later that night, Aaryan was in their room checking his messages and Nandu came near him. She placed her head on his shoulders and started to draw patterns on his chest. Aaryan sensed there is something she wants to share with him. He kept his phone on the side table and pulled her more close to him.

"Hmm what is it Bangaram? I know something is there in my wife's mind."

"Aaryan, this is something very serious. It is about Abhi and Miru.I was having this doubt since many days." She stopped there looking at him.

He sighed and passed an assuring smile saying her to continue.

"You know Abhi has changed a lot and I am sure it is all because of Mira and Anu. Even I have asked them to keep him in their circle so that he won't feel lonely. Today I saw him staring at Mira's picture in his phone and listening to her song. I don't know Aaryan. I doubt whether he has got some feelings for her." Her eyes filled up with tears out of nervousness.

He quickly placed a kiss on her forehead. "Even I have the same doubt Nandu. I was watching him since a few days and I could feel that he has indeed changed a lot after the mishap. But I am not sure whether Miru has some kind of "more than friendship" feelings for him. That is making me more worried."

"I don't know Aaryan. Especially when she had some dreams. I don't know whether she will reciprocate feelings for him. And what about your family? I am tensed Baby".

"My family's happiness is in their children's happiness. Nothing else matters. Not any cultural differences, past or present. You know that well right. We need to first find what is in their minds. Let us ask him about it tomorrow".

She nodded her head snuggling close to him.

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The next day, Abhi was in his room. Aaryan and Nandita went near him.

"Abhi, are you free. We need to have a word with you." Aaryan asked him.

"Annaya come sit. Yea I am free. What is it with this introduction? Guys, you can ask me anything." He smiled and asked them to have a seat. He sensed some sort of anxiety and nervousness in their face.

"Abhi, we have been noticing you since a few days. And we are so happy that you are being back to normal. We always want to see you happy like this." Aaryan looked at him and then Nandita.

Abhi passed a small smile to him in return.

"Yes Abhi, we are so happy that you chose to be with your loved ones. Ermmm... Thank you...." Nandu found it difficult to proceed further.

Abhi sensed that awkward pause. "Vadina, you should thank your sister for that. It was her words which influenced me. She taught me to be happy for our loved ones. Your wedding days were one of the best times I had recently. I must say Mira and Anu never left me alone." He said excitedly.

Aaryan and Nandu gave a look to each other. They thought to stick to that point.

"So you are saying you have changed for better because of Miru?" She asked.

"Of course Vadina! She is a gem. She have that aura of positivity within her. I know everything about her through Annaya and I wanted to meet her since then. Anyways I am glad that she has accepted me as her friend. You are really lucky to have her."

"Abhi, please don't misunderstand us. is it just friendship between you guys? Or there is something more to it." Nandu asked a bit hesitant.

Abhi's eyes widened at her question. He wasn't expecting this question from them. Not that he don't have any feelings for her. But he himself wasn't aware of realizing it.

Since their wedding, he started missing her. In order to not have any awkwardness, he used to talk to her in conference call adding Anu also.

Lately he started missing her so much that he used to stare at her picture and listen to her songs which she sent her upon his request and also those which he recorded secretly. He thought of analysing it later and was not prepared for this sudden confrontation. He, himself was confused.

Abhi was silent for a while making the couple more worried. But they waited patiently.

After a few seconds, he spoke.

"I don't know !! Miru helped me a lot to overcome the loneliness and sadness. She is a very good, loyal friend. One can blindly trust her. She is one of a kind. It is true that she is the sole reason for my change. I don't think anyone else could do that."

He paused thinking about their first meet.

"And regarding your question, I seriously don't know about it Vadina. I do have strong feelings for her. But I don't know if it is just another level of our friendship or it is something more to it. I do miss her so much these days. I wanted her presence. But I can't recognize my own feelings. I am tired. And I am afraid. Hope you understand."

Aaryan touched his shoulders showing his support. He looked at him and then to her. Nandita also smiled at him in return.

"We do understand you Abhi. All we need is your happiness. I will be more than happy if it is because of my sister. Miru is always part of my life. She was..."

She took a deep breath closing her eyes controlling her tears and continued.

"She is and will be always close to my heart. I hope you know everything about her." Nandita asked in a hoarse voice.

"Yes. I know! But I don't have any issue with that. In a way, both of us are sailing on similar boats". He paused for a moment and stressed. "Perhaps the same boat."

Aaryan and Nandu caressed his head. "Take your own time and let us know what you think. Where you want to take this friendship to. The only concern we have is whether she accepts you in her life. A man again. You have to think every aspects. We don't want you to get hurt again. Take care."

They left him alone for some time. Abhi started thinking about his past, his friendship with Mira and the time he spent with her. It is true that he has some feelings for her. But his life's most memorable time was with his love. The first time when he gave his heart to someone. Well it is not about two people. It is about the right time, everything will fall in place only at that moment. And for him, it was not the right moment two years back, he thought.

That night Anu called Abhi casually. He was surprised.

"Hey Anu, what a surprise. How are you? How is everyone at home?"

"Hi Abhi, I am doing well. Everyone here too. How are you? Just called you seeing no messages from your side."

"I am fine too. Ah well, was busy with one of the new project. Sorry", He lied but was happy seeing Anu taking initiative to maintain the contact.

"So how is everything? I am getting bored here. Missing you and Miru. When are you coming to Bangalore? Let us meet before we go to Delhi" She asked hoping he would come to Bangalore.

"Yeah! Even I am missing you both. Annaya and Vadina are coming to Bangalore after three days. Ill see if I can join them as well. Will let you know." He smiled.

"Yaaayy that's great. I thought you went back to your past. Never dare to think about it Okie? We are your friends right? So give your life another chance. Make it colourful. You will love your life then. Take care Abhi." She spoke in a soft tone giving him a hint about her feelings indirectly.

Whereas Abhi related it to his relationship with Mira.

He spent two days visiting his favourite spots in his home town and met some of his close friends. He realised what he was missing in his life. Anu's words had an impact on his viewpoint.

At night, Abhi went to Aaryan and Nandu.

"Guys, I am ready." He said looking at them.

The couple gave him a confused look. He maintained straight face for a few seconds and lost it. Laughed out loud seeing their faces. He pulled their hands towards his chest and said.

"I am ready to give her a chance. She made me realise many things in life, which went unnoticed. Life has many colours and she showed it to me when I was stuck in a black and white world. I am coming with you guys tomorrow to Bangalore. I need to talk to her regarding this."

Their eyes welled up and Nandu hugged him immediately out of happiness. The couple thought of telling this to Savitri and Prabhakar once they reach there.

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"Baby what's wrong with you? That was not my message. It was all Karthik's plan to prank her." His tone was serious. He tugged her arms towards him.

She used her full energy to stop him. "When truth was coming on my way, how should believe you? How should I think that it was just a prank? Why would Karthik do that? "

"Believe me yar! He loves her and she is not ready to accept him. So he used my phone for that."

"Oh Seriously? Then why dint Karthik told me about her yet? He is my friend too. "She mocked him.

"I don't know why he dint tell you about this. But please believe me ra. I have non else in my life other than you. I can't even think about that." He said keeling down and lowering his head.

She saw tears coming out of eyes and a pain engulfed her heart. She felt her heart heavy. Moving away from his reach, she shut her eyes tight and closed her fists controlling her emotions. She walked out of the room shutting the door with force.

Thaaaaaakkkk!!! The door closed with a loud sound and Miru woke up from her sleep. She found herself sweating profusely. And she was crying. Not knowing the reason. She found herself in the same state as in her dreams. She couldn't bear thinking her Mr D committed a mistake. She wasn't aware of the reason of their fight. But possessiveness, helplessness and pain of separation was all that she could feel within her heart.

After a considerable time, she managed to be normal and got ready waiting for Aaryan and Nandu.

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