Deepshikha POV:

Sometimes to forget things which pain us, we need to think about our happy memories. I have many of them but I need a strong one to cast Expectopatronum spell on dementor thoughts. I closed my eyes and my parents with their smiling faces flashed which automatically brought a smile on my lips. 

"Aashi! How can you leave her alone? She is still a kid" . . "I had to attend a patient and that is more important" . . "You might have informed me, I will never leave my princess alone" my dad said shaking his head and I kept looking at them as if  some movie is playing. "Mamma! Bring me some pop corn and milkshake, your fight is interesting" I said smiling. 

"Mr. Rajvansh look at your daughter how brave she is! You panic without reason. Deepu were you afraid being alone?" my mom asked and I shook m head. "Deepu! Were you really not afraid?" my dad asked taking me in his arms. "No dad! I was reading this book" I showed him his new project file which made him smile proudly. 

"I am sure my princess will take my place soon" he said kissing me. "Kuldeep do not dare to say that! She is my daughter and she will be a doctor" my mom warned. "Aashi! see she is interested in business from now itself"  my dad said placing his hands on her shoulders. And again their fight cum my entertainment started. 

"Will you both stop fighting? I know its related to Deepu but give it a break" Uttara aunty said coming inside. "Oh Uttara! Why did you stop them, its very entertaining?"  I said making a sad face. "Badmash! You enjoy while your parents fight! Bad manners Deepu" she said pulling my ear. "Its their love dont you know that" I said making all of them laugh.

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When Arjun Bhai came its the happiest moment in my life as I got a best friend in him. Till then Sushanth used to be my big brother, he used to be very protective about me and his sister Souravi. He is typical big brother type but Arjun is very caring, friendly and moreover he is like my dad.

The bond between sister and brother is something which is not explained in words, its something which you experience and feel yourself. I feel blessed to have a brother who is more like my mom and dad. 

"What gift will you give me?" I asked Arjun when he wished me on my birthday. "I missed being with you in my childhood so I promise I will never leave you ever and that is my gift" he said with so much love and I hugged him with tears. "Even I promise you the same bhai" I said sobbing. "Sssh! Dont cry Deepu, I cant see your tears" he said wiping them away. 

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"Deepu! Come lets go for shopping" Pari aunty came to pick me. "I am waiting for you only and you are late by five minutes" I said in fake anger. "Pari! What black magic did you do on my daughter that she sticks with you always? She never likes shopping but if its you she will be ready to go anytime" my mom complained. 

"Someone is jealous" Pari aunty teased my mom and she pouted. "Dad would have loved to see you doing this" I said making my mom blush which made me tease her more. "Take this girl soon before she makes me tomato" my mom said pushing Pari aunty and me towards door. 

"Aunty! Why do you like shopping with me?" I asked my biggest doubt ever. "For the same reason which you do" she replied making me shocked. Her witty replies , her puzzles and riddles all these made me her fan. "You know what! I love you so much" I said hugging her. "I love you too Angel" she said kissing my forehead. 

She likes my choice and both our tastes match, more than half of things in her home are selected by me. "Aunty last time we bought same chandelier, why are you buying again?" I stopped her. "Angel! Your uncle bought a new house for me and I am planning to gift it to my son" . . "And you want best things there too and we are shopping today for that" I completed her words.

"Why are you not my daughter?" she asked in surprise. "I am your daughter too" I said with a wide smile on my face. "I will make sure of it and I know what to do" she said making me confused. We bought so many things even space in her car is not left to buy more. "Lets stop it for today" she said in a tired tone and just then my eyes fell on a coat. I immediately bought it and gave it to her. "This will suit Dhruv" I said and she smiled taking it. 

"How do you know it will suit him? You did not see him these days" she asked while driving back. "I just have vague memories of both of us playing in our childhood. So I mixed them with what you and Arjun say about him and selected it" I said as if it is most simple thing. "He likes anything which much difficulty but when he does its the best" she said lost in her world. 

"Why dont you show his pic to me?" I asked out of blue. "He does not like it dear, even I dont have any" she said. Strange!I thought but did not say it out. Even Arjun does not like it and Dhruv is his friend so its quite obvious.

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Early morning I saw my mom sitting with so many files around her, she forgot to wish me nor she did give me milk. Even after breakfast she is still busy with her work and now even Pari aunty joined her. "Mamma! What is that work which made you skip breakfast and ignore me?" I asked out of curiosity. "I am searching good college for you to do medicine" she said looking at some brochure. 

"What?" I shouted which made mom and Pari aunty shocked. "You know that I like business and want to be like dad. I even go to his office whenever possible only to learn work" I shouted again. "But I want you to be a doctor" mom said placing her hand on me and I yanked it away. 

"Deepu its your mom's dream that her children should look after our hospital, its not only for her but for the people here too" Pari aunty explained. "Arjun is already into business so I thought you will . . " mom did not say further.Tears started flowing from my eyes, I cannot say no to my mom and I cannot sacrifice my dream too. I love my parents more than anyone so I will be a doctor if that is what she wants. . 

"Always follow your heart Deepu! Never give up on your dreams. Unless you fight for yourself even god will not help you" my dad's words echoed in my brain. I broke down with the fight between my heart and brain. 

"Aashikha" my dad's voice filled the palace making me startle. He was never this angry, he pulled me into his hug and patted my back. "Dont cry princess, your dad is with you" he said rubbing my hand and glaring at mom. 

"I am not a princess, you only told that there are no kings and kingdoms now" I said to divert his mind. "But a daughter is always a princess to her father" he said lovingly. "Then a mother can ask anything from her daughter and you cannot be angry for that" I said making him think. 

"That does not mean she can dump her wishes on you" Arjun shouted. God! I cannot handle both my dad and Arjun at a time. "Mom! You know how much she we both like business. Dad is her idol and she wants to be like him. Dont force her please" Arjun pleaded.

"Its ok Arjun, Even mom has dreams about us. I am upset with Pari aunty because she knows my passion but still she asked me to sacrifice them" I said glaring at aunty and she left without looking back.

"Mom if you want I will marry a doctor then she will be your daughter so problem will be solved" Arjun suggested and went to his room when mom did not reply. "I do not want to hurt you Deepu" after sometime mom hugged me and cried. 

"I know mom" I said hugging her back. "I am jealous of you, see my husband and my son are on your side" she complained making me smile which made my parents smile. "Its easy to make you happy but now I have to work hard to make my son forgive me" mom said holding her head. 

"Kuldeep make your daughter your heiress" mom said smiling. "Yes my princess will takeover after me" dad said making me irritated. "Dad! Arjun bhai should be your heir and he deserves it. I do not want your place, I will assist you and bhai thats it" I ordered. "Aashi! When did our daughter become like this" dad asked in surprise. "She is like that from childhood, after all she is your daughter. She inherited the genius and stubborn genes from you" mom stated it as a matter of fact.

"Then she has your heart which loves me like you" dad winked at her. "Stop your romance, I am still here" I said closing my eyes. "Then go to your Pari aunty so that we can continue" mom said and I stomped my feet and marched out.

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I ran to Pari aunts home which is beside our home but still it takes time as ours is palace and their home is not less than any palace. I entered their beautiful mansion and started running to her room but I stopped in my tracks in living room. 

"Stop it Dhruv, I  am not a kid. Put me down" Pari aunt said and Dhruv stopped twirling her. "Ouch" she shouted. "Mom! Are you fine? Wait let me check" Dhruv said and kept her leg in his lap. Pari aunty was looking at him lovingly and I stood there smiling seeing them. I could not see Dhruv eve now as his back is towards me.

"Shall I call doctor? Is it paining?" Dhruv asked. "I am a doctor" Aunty shouted at him. "Sorry, I forgot" he said scratching his neck. "Not accepted" she said looking away from him. "What shall I do now?" he asked her. "Anything" she said shrugging. Pari aunty and her punishments are hell, she will not get satisfied easily. Poor Dhruv! Dont know how will he manage! 

He tried many things by cracking jokes, tickling her . . I stood behind a pillar looking at him. Suddenly he started dancing like a girl on some song, his floor dance and way of dancing made me laugh. Both of them turned towards me and I quickly closed my mouth. Dhruv ran inside may be he felt embarrassed. 

"I am sorry to hurt you and sorry to laugh" I said holding my ears. "No angel! I am sorry to hurt you" she said. "So you were the reason for her sadness?" I heard his voice which made my heart stop for a second. Before I could react Pari aunty threw something which fell on Dhruv and I started laughing again. 

"You are laughing at me!!" he said and brought some cream and threw it on me. Both we started running all over the home hitting each other and finally I fell in pool to clean myself. "You too come here or else you will stink" I said. "No I will go in" he said, "Why?" I asked but he went inside. "Because he is shy" Pari aunty answered and I smiled.

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I came back from my memories when car halted at a gate. I looked at Dhruv and started smiling with happiness. I got down before their mansion and entered it along with him. "I am happy that my angel is smiling when we came in" he said looking at me. "Even I am happy that I came here along with you as its your moms dream" I said with a bright smile. 

"You know that!" he asked in surprise. "I know many things" I said proudly. "You dont know things which you should know" he said making me puzzled. "Dont think much, I will tell you all whenever possible" he said with a beautiful smile which made my heart flutter.

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A/N: Sorry and thank you to all of you for waiting these many days. Now I will update regularly. Past is in italics. From next chapter it will be only Shikha and Dhruv's story with past when needed. 

How is the chapter? I lost the flow so please bear with me. Do you want Dhruv's POV?

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