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I want to dedicate this chapter to umasri Divyanshi076 rakshitha3 swarupa1998

Let's get into the story now...

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Roshan POV:

After having heart opening conversation with dad, I came to my room. Now I don't want to live. I want to either kill myself or run away from everyone, so that I won't hurt anyone else and ultimately ruining my own life.

What have I done with everything that I had. I lost my dad, my family and friends and one of the best thing I have ever had, Ashni. I really can't believe what an idiot I was.

I never knew that I was adopted. Now I understand what kind of love my dad had for my mom. He didn't let her go and never ever made us realise us that we are adopted even once in life. I am such blessed human without a heart.

Even though I regret what I have done to my dad and Ashni, that is not enough. I acted as a cruel person and what I have got at the end, I deserve it.

Anrag cares a lot for Ashni, and I think he will take care of her better than me, without hurting her, and will keep her happy. Even though it hurts me, cuts my heart with blades, knifes, I can't deny the fact that she is better off without me. She will be happy without me in her life. She was happy till she got into this hospital and met me. She suffered a lot when she was with me as a intern and also as a girlfriend.

So I think this is the best for her.

Thinking that I can never have her in my life, breaks my heart into million pieces. And tears kept to flow throughout.

"Bhai, can I come in?" Mayu asked.

"Mayu, you don't need my permission. Come" I said.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

"No, but I deserve this." I said.

"Bhai, I know what you did is nothing less than a very cruel plan. But now you know that what you did was a mistake. Now you have to correct it." She said.

"Yes, I will. I am planning to go to Ashni's house tomorrow and apologize to all." I said.

"Good. I will also come." She said.

"No, they are pretty upset with me. If they say anything to you, I may not be able to take it. It's all my fault and you shouldn't get wrath of it." I said.

"I know but I want to be your side and be there for you." She said.

"Okay, but don't say anything in between, they might scold or say something to you." I said. She nodded.

"Now go to sleep. You need rest." She said. I nodded at her and she left.

I don't know if I can ever have any peaceful sleep ever again in my life.

Ashni, I lost you but I want to see you happy, with or without me.

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Ashni POV:

Yesterday when we reached house, they dropped a bomb on us that they want Anrag and me to marry.

They think that we make a great couple and that we will definitely keep eachother happy.

I really don't know if it is true. I mean, we care for eachother and will definitely make sure to keep eachother smiling, and we also love eachother but not as a couple. I don't know how it is going to work.

I didn't know what to think or what to do.

Yesterday when we came home,

Flashback:

"Yes we did. And we have a great news for you both too." Aunty said.

"What is it?" Anrag asked.

Our parents started to look at eachother with wide smiles on their faces.

"We got into talking and were thinking to become one family." Dad said.

"We are one family." I said.

"We are. But not just as friends anymore." Mom said.

We gave them a look to be more clear.

"We were thinking that it would be great if Anrag and you get married." Uncle said.

What??? We both were shocked.

"We know that you both have been great friends. And you are in shock now. But believe me, best friend can make the best partner in life. And I can't imagine anyone you can keep you safe, happy and not hurt you at any cost other than Anrag. I can trust you and your happiness only with him." Dad

"And we thought of this, because you both are single, know eachother well to be married. And we all trust you both that you guys make a great couple." Aunty added.

"What do you guys say?" Nani asked. I looked at Anrag, he is also blank.

"Anrag, I know may be it's too much to ask. But I trust my princess only with you. And trust me, Ashni will keep you happy as well." Dad said to Anrag holding his hand.

"Yes. Sure." Anrag said. What???

Everyone were so happy and started to cheer and now everyone was looking at me.

I didn't know what to say, so I just nodded.

Everyone became so happy and hugged us and congratulated us. Looking everyone happy, I felt nice. May be this is for the best. I looked at Anrag, he smiled at me. I smiled back.

Flashback ends.

Yesterday I thought that everything will be okay and this is for the best. But no, Now I am panicking. I am not sure of my decision. But everyone is so happy that I am not getting my guts to break those smiles.

Maybe I will talk to Anrag and then decide. Since yesterday I didn't get the chance to talk to him.

I went out to have breakfast and leave for hospital.

"Come on Ashni, my soon to be daughter." Aunty said. I smiled at her dryly.

"She always has been your daughter Anju." Mom said. I was about sit down, when I saw someone unexpected at the door.

After me everyone noticed the person.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Uncle snapped at him.

Roshan was at our door step. But something was for sure different. He was not with his arrogant face. He seemed to have cried all night, and with really pathetic situation.

"Please leave. We all are happy after that nightmare. So don't create another drama." Aunty said.

Then Mayu also came in from behind him. She also had a sorry face.

"Please give me one chance to apologize." He said.

Really? What has changed over night?

"Apologize, after what you have done?" Dad screamed at him.

"Uncle, please listen to him once. I know what ever he says or how much ever apologizes doesn't compensate what he has done. But please give him a chance. I request you." Mayu said.

After hearing Mayu, everyone went quite.

Roshan came towards and said.

"I know what I have done was not worth of an forgiveness, atleast not easily. I was blinded by mom's love. I read her dairy only the half way, and never really cared to read the rest. I jumped to conclusions. I loved my mom the most, and all I was able to think is that she is not with me anymore. And I held my dad and Nidhi ma'am responsible for it, which is wrong. Which is not at all right. When I first met Ashni, I was really cold person, she changed me alot. Made my life colourful and I was happy just like how I was when my mom was around. I was really happy, but got to know that you are her parents in the anniversary party. And I became a monster again. And from then whatever I did was horrible.

I am really sorry for creating that drama that day. For hurting Ashni, for hurting you all. And for blaming you all for something you didn't do.

I am truly sorry. And I take complete responsibility for what I have done. And I will make sure not to repeat this kind of behaviour in future. Please forgive me." He said.

I had tears in my eyes. Does this mean, he actually loved me but changed just to take revenge?

Everyone were quite for a while. Then mom spoke.

"We can consider forgiving you, for your mom and dad. Your dad is a great person. Please start respecting him atleast from now. And also we can't forget what you have done to our daughter that easily. But everyone deserves to get a second chance. So don't blow it now. And never hurt our daughter ever again." She said.

"Sure ma'am. Yes ma'am, I will take care of my dad. And I will never hurt Ashni or come near to her, as I am moving out of Lucknow forever, every soon." He said.

What??? He is leaving.

He walked towards me.

"I am really sorry for what I have done Ashni. Please forgive me if possible." He said with his lower head and started to go but turned back.

"Congratulations to both of you. I am really happy for you both. And I am sure that he is better than me for you." He said and left with Mayu.

What just happened?

"Great. All pieces are coming together. Finally this boy realised his mistake. Now let's have breakfast." Nana said.

We all moved to the table. But I definitely was not in a mood to eat.

What is going on? What is going to happen?

"Ashni, don't think about that day. It's all in the past. Have your breakfast peacefully." Aunty said. I nodded at her. And after finishing breakfast, Anrag and I started to go to hospital.

"Anrag Can I ask you something?" I said.

"From when are you taking my permission. Ask." He said.

"Are you sure about this?" I asked him.

"I don't know Ashni. But if our family thinks that we are great couple and are really happy, then I think it is for the best." He said.

"Okay." I said and started to stare out of the window.

"Ashni, are you sure? Don't you still love him?" He asked.

"My answer is same as yours." I said.

He didn't say anything else. We soon reached hospital.

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Anrag POV:

I really like Icha. But I haven't even confessed my feelings to her. And I am really not sure if what she feels about me. And suddenly life has given me the surprise of my life.

After looking at my family's happiness and after what uncle, I really couldn't say no to them. I want Ashni to be happy and take care of her. I am not sure if I can be good husband to her. I really don't know if I made the right decision.

And I also after hearing out Roshan, he seemed genuinely sorry for what he has done. And also I felt that he truly loved Ashni and also feels he still loves her. I don't know if I feel sorry for him or should do anything about it.

We reached hospital. We went inside to interns room.

"Hello guys," Icha said. I didn't respond because I don't know how to face her.

"Hello " Ashni said.

"Congratulations couple " Ahana said coming in.

"What?" Icha said

"Flashnews. These two are getting married. This weekend is their engagement." Ahana said.

"What?" Icha is even more shocked.

"How do you know?" I asked.

"Obviously her boyfriend." Ashni said.

"What is this guys?" Icha asked.

"It was suddenly decided by our families last night." Ashni said.

"So you both are okay with it?" She asked.

"Kind of." Ashni said. But throughout I was silent, and she kept staring at me.

What is going on? Does she also like me?

"Is everything alright?" Ashni said.

"Ya, I have cases to attend. I will go. And congratulations." Icha said and left.

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Ashni POV:

What happened to Icha? Is she alright? Am I missing something? From past few days, with everything going on. I didn't think about others and didn't talk to them properly. I need to talk to her.

With all these thoughts I was walking in the corridors without any sense of where I am going. That's when I bumped into someone.

"I am sorry." Roshan apologized and left from there without saying a word.

He looks like he regrets what he has done. But I can't easily forget what has happened.

I went to ward and continued to do my duty. Soon, it was noon, I decided to talk to Icha now.

I went to canteen and saw everyone except Priyam and Icha.

"Where are Priyam and Icha?" I asked.

"Priyam is with Dr. Roshan and Icha wasn't feeling well. So she left for home." Ahana said.

"Oh what happened?" I asked.

"Headache. But Priyam said it's better to rest." She added.

"I hope she feels better." I said. I looked at Anrag, he seems to be lost.

"Anrag, are you fine?" I asked.

"Ha, ya ya." He replied.

"So what are plans? How are preparations going on for your engagement?" Ahana asked.

"We don't know. Our parents are only planning everything." I said.

"What about your shopping?" She asked.

"Not sure." I said.

"Okay, let's go today." She said.

"Let's go tomorrow. We can take Icha also with us." I said.

"Okay fine. Let's do that only then." She agreed.

We kept talking some random things. And continued with our duty later.

Work is helping me a lot to forget about Roshan, Anrag, this engagement and everything that is going out of my hand and happening against my will.

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Roshan POV:

I felt lot better when apologized to all of them, especially Ashni. I felt happy. She didn't say a word. But I can understand why she didn't say anything. I don't blame her. I am just glad that they gave me a chance.

I had an encounter with her today. But I didn't even look at her and walked away as I don't even deserve to stand infront of her.

I was sitting in my office at lunch time. I can't go to canteen because Ashni might be there and I don't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"Hello Buddy..." Priyam came in.

"Hello..." I said and smiled at him.

"So I thought we were back as friends." He said.

"We are." I said.

"Then why didn't you tell me that you planned to move away. And I am getting to know this from Mayu and not you." He said.

"I was going to tell you. I decided it just this morning." I said.

"Why?" He asked.

"I need to move on. And mostly I need to be away from Ashni. I need a change. And I need to make it up for my family and stay away from the people whom I love but still hurt them." I explained.

"You still love Ashni. Don't you?" He asked.

"I don't think I ever stopped." I said honestly.

"Then tell her that." He said.

"Frankly speaking. I lost the right to even stand infront of her. And it's better that I stay away from her, and she is better off without me." I said.

"But doesn't it hurt to see her with Anrag and to think that they are getting married." He asked.

"It does. A lot. But it's for the best. And with what I have done. I don't even have chance with her anymore." I said honestly.

"I hope you are sure of your decision." He said. I nodded.

"Let's have lunch now. " He said and we started to eat.

"Thanks for being my side Priyam." I said.

"Stop being so formal with me." He said.

We continued to talk and I told him everything about my plans of moving out.

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Ashni POV:

The next day, we took half day leave to go for shopping. Today also Icha didn't come for hospital.

And on the other hand, Roshan kept his distance from me. In a way I was happy but I am being affected by it. I am not able to take his silence. I have so many questions that I want to ask him. I want answers. But I don't know how to confront him, especially when I am engaged the next day.

And what is driving me more crazy is Anrag seems to be lost. I try to talk to him, he replies to me in single words. I don't know what's going on with him.

"Ashni, what happened? What are you thinking?" Ahana asked me when I was in these deep thoughts.

"Nothing, any update from Icha?" I asked.

"Her mom picked the call. She said, she got fever and sleeping." Ahana said.

"What?" Anrag screamed from behind me.

We looked at him.

"I mean she got fever. Maybe we should visit her." He said.

"Ya let's go." I said.

"Are, she is resting. Let her rest. And you both finish your shopping and take rest. It's big day for you both tomorrow." Ahana said.

"But..." I was about to say something.

"Don't worry. After your shopping, I will go and check on her. Trust me. Don't worry. Now let's go for your shopping." Ahana said and she dragged us out.

On our way out, we saw Priyam and Roshan coming towards us.

"Oh guys, where are you going?" Priyam asked.

"Shopping for their engagement." Ahana said excitedly.

"Oh nice. Then carry on. I will pick you up after the shopping. Call me." He said.

Such a cute pair. And meanwhile Roshan kept looking down.

"Okay, bye." Ahana said. And we went out.

We went for some shopping and I got a lehenga and Anrag got a sherwani. Throughout Ahana was super excited and Anrag was too quite.

Ashni outfit 👆

"Okay guys. You guys carry on. I will go and meet Icha." Ahana said after shopping.

"We will also come." Anrag said.

"But...." Ahana was saying.

"Nope. We will come." I said.

"Okay fine. But you guys don't take too much stress." Ahana said. And we left for Icha's place.

Soon we reached her place and knocked on their door. Aunty opened the door.

"Hi Aunty. How are you?" We all wished her.

"I am good. So happy to meet you all." She said and invited us inside.

"How is Icha aunty?" Anrag asked looking for her.

"She is fine. She is feeling a lot better." She said.

"So glad to hear that." I said.

"Can we meet her?" Anrag asked.

"Sure. Let me call her out." She said and went inside a bedroom.

After few minutes she came out with Icha. Icha looked pale, and dull more than weak.

"Hey Icha, how are you feeling now?" I went and hugged her.

"I am good. What are you guys doing here?" She asked.

"These two wanted to see you and make sure that you are fine. I told them that I will meet you. And that tomorrow is their engagement and need rest. Just now we finished their shopping." Ahana said.

"Oh nice." She replied.

"Who is getting engaged?" Aunty asked.

"These two aunty." Ahana said pointing at us.

"Wow, that's nice. Congratulations." Aunty wished. We thanked her.

"Icha, will you be coming tomorrow for our engagement right?" I asked.

"Ashni, I am not well." She said

"Right, but I can't miss you there. Please take complete rest today. And please come just for a while. Pretty please." I asked her.

"She will come dear. Don't worry." Aunty said.

"Thanks Aunty." I said.

"Okay. I will come guys." She said.

"Thanks Icha. You just attend the ceremony and take rest there only. I will make all the arrangements." I said.

She smiled at me and nodded.

"Okay you guys leave. Your parents will be waiting for you both." Ahana said.

"Okay, but what about you?" I asked.

"Priyam will come. Till then I will keep Icha some company." She said.

We nodded and gave final greetings and left from there.

In a while, we reached home. I went inside and showed our shopping dresses.

"You are going to look so gorgeous in this lehenga." Mom said. I smiled at her.

We kept talking about the rest of the preparations.

"Anrag, where are you? What are you thinking?" Uncle asked.

"Nothing dad. Some hospital stuff." He said and he got a call, to take it he went to backyard. I followed him to talk to him.

I waited till he finished his call. And when he turned around,

"Hey, Can I talk to you?" I asked.

"Ya sure. What is it?" He said.

"Are you sure of tomorrow? Our engagement?" I asked.

"Ahhh, yes. Why are you asking?" He said.

"I don't know. You seemed to be lost a lot lately. I know it's for our families. But you can say no. I will talk to them. I can't see you like this." I said.

"I know, it might take sometime. Don't worry. I am fine." He said.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes. Don't worry. I am happy and I am fine." He said.

"Okay," I smiled at him and we went inside.

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Anrag POV:

After looking at Icha in that state, I am not able to be happy even a little bit atleast for the sake of my family. All I can think of is her sad and dull face. I want to be with her. But I can't.

On the other hand, things went too far, even before I can think anything. Engagement is tomorrow only. I can't cancel it now. It will a scar of Ashni and aunty and uncle who trusted me that I can never hurt her.

Aghhh, why is this all happening to us.???

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Roshan POV:

After a tiring day, I went home. Mayu and dad were waiting for me at the dinner table. I joined them.

"How was your day?" Dad asked.

"It was good. And yours?" I asked.

"It was fine. Settling few things of the business before we move out." He said.

"Why should we go?" Mayu asked.

"For a fresh start and better life." I said.

"Okay fine." She said. Mayu is not very happy that I gave up on Ashni too soon and leaving the city too.

"Roshan, tomorrow we are going for the engagement." Dad said.

"What? Why?" I asked.

"They invited us. And also it's a good chance to show them that you are changed man." Dad said.

"But dad..." I said.

"Please Roshan. I already promised them that we all would come." He said.

"Okay sure. But I won't stay for too long." I said. He nodded.

"Don't worry bhai, I am with you." Mayu said. I smiled at her.

I know I said I am okay with their engagement. But I loved her and love her more now. I can't see her getting engaged to someone else right infront of me.

But I don't want to hurt dad also anymore. I promised that I will listen to him.

Aghhh... What is this?

Maybe this is the punishment I get for what I did.

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Next day:

Ashni POV:

We got up early in the morning. Dad is taking care of the preparations and mom has been helping me to get ready. When Ahana came in.

"Finally you are here. Where is Icha.?" I asked her.

"She is on the way." She said.

"Dear, can you help with the rest of the things. I need to check few things." Mom asked Ahana.

"Ofcourse Aunty. I will help her. You carry on." She replied.

With that mom went out and closed the door.

"Yaar, help me with these pins." I said.

She is in so much dilemma.

"What happened?" I asked her.

"I have to tell you something." She said in a serious tone.

"Okay go ahead." I said.

She started to speak.

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Roshan POV:

Next day, after getting ready. We left to Ashni's place for her engagement.

"Dad should I come?" I asked him one final time.

"Please beta. We will come back as soon as ceremony is over." He said.

"Okay," I said.

In a while we reached her place. Their home is beautifully decorated. Simple yet elegant. We went in and saw Priyam was already there.

"Welcome Rohan." Uncle wished my dad and gave a stern look to me. I just looked down.

"Please make yourself comfortable and have something." He said.

Priyam came to us and we started to talk. Icha and Ahana joined us. Wonderful. Priyam is having the best time of his life with Ahana. They make great couple. I was happy for them. And Icha is super quite. Usually she gives me death glares and taunts me for what I have done. But today she is awfully quite.

Soon, the ceremony began, Anrag was sitting in a sherwani. I was so jealous of him. It was my spot. But due to my stupidity I lost it.

And then Ashni walked in, in a lehenga. She looked so beautiful, like a pure soul.

Ah. This is definitely torture to me now. I can't believe that she is getting engaged to someone else infront of me.

She went and sat next to Anrag. But something was definitely off. Both of them looked so lost. I hope that they both are happy with this engagement. Or are they not?

When the ceremony proceeded and it was the time to exchange rings. They both took rings in their hands.

"Ashni, you go first." Aunty said. She took his hand but didn't keep the ring, she was stuck and hesitant.

"I can't do this. I can't marry him." She said.

What???? There were a lot of gasps in the room. Their family and everyone in the room were shocked.

She got up from the chair and walked towards us.

What's happening???

To be continued....

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So how was the chapter everyone???

So Anrag is clear with his feelings towards Icha but he doesn't want to disappoint his family or Ashni. Is he doing the right thing?

What do you guys think of Icha and what happened to her?

And the final twist, why did Ashni stop engagement? Is she getting back with Roshan?

Please let me know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section. It means a lot to me.

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Love,
Mayu