It was a big day for Virat and Manvi, they will be awarded. Three years back, they were on the road everything was lost, name, reputation, status but today they gained back everything with double hard work.

They arrived at the venue, Manvi's eyes searched for Ahana and Aarav but they were nowhere to be found. She sighed.. "Aaye nahi dono.. Kitni request ki thi maine" she complained.

"It is okay Manvi.. Wo log bhi busy honge.. Jaane do now don't spoil the mood" Virat said.

Manvi nodded.. They sat in front and the programme started.

Virat was called on the stage, I clapped and he went up. He received the award and I smiled.

He held the mike and started speaking "yea it's me the arrogant boss jo apni behen se bhi sir bulwata hai office mein" he smiled while looking at Manvi.

Manvi sighed and shook her head.

"Well that is how I am, and I know my sister loves me the way. Teen saal pehle I was again standing with nothing but she stood by my side and we started growing together. I am sorry.. I could not protect you." his eyes became moist.

Manvi stood up and ran up, she hugged him tightly "no bhai.. You always protected me.. Meri kismat mein jo likha tha wahi hua mere saath it was not your fault and I love you for whatever you have done for me"

Everyone clapped, they looked and smiled. Manvi's eyes fell on Ahana, she was surprised to see her. Ahana whistled.

Manvi ran to her and hugged her.. "Finally you are here"

"Aana hi pada..." she replied.

Manvi looked at her and asked "you did not missed me na?"

"Of Course not.." Ahana said with a smirk.

Manvi frowned.. "How unfair.."

"Dumbo.. I missed you so much.. Itne saal baad mil rahi hai.." Ahana replied with a smile.

Manvi eyed around, she asked "Aaravji nahi aaye?"

"Nahi bhai ko kaam tha isliye main aa gayi" Ahana said.

Just then Virat came over, Ahana glanced at him. Virat also stared at her.

Manvi looked at both of them, she did not understand why do they always get lost when they see each other. She sighed and moved away from there.

Their eyelook moment was broken by a light push by unknown. Ahana smiled.. "Congratulations" she said.

He smiled..

They walked out of the venue, Ahana asked "ye Manvi kaha chali gayi?"

"Hotel gayi hogi.." he said.

They began to walk on the side road, Virat asked "so?? All okay?"

"Yea all fine.." Ahana replied.

Ahana saw the ice-cream parlour, she jumped "ice-cream.."

Virat glanced at her "Are you mad? Itni thand mein ice-cream kaun khata hai"

"Thand mein hi toh ice-cream ka maza hai Mr. Sadu.." Ahana replied.

"Don't you call me sadu" he argued.

"Haan toh chalo ice-cream khane" she said with a smile and walked ahead. He followed her. Ahana bought the ice-cream and started eating.

She offered him but he denied. Ahana asked "toh kya yahi settle hone ka irada hai?"

"Ab kaam yahi hai toh yahi rahenge na" he replied

Ahana sighed, he does not understand anything or he is pretending to be innocent. Why can't he propose? Does he really loves me or it is just me.

3 years, has been a long time. Ahana missed him a lot. She sighed, she can't control her feelings anymore.

"I love you" she finally confessed.

He gave her an unbelievable look at her sudden confession.

"Dekho.. Mana ki tum thode akdu ho.. Tod phod karte ho but dil ke ache ho and caring too and yea tumse pyar ho gaya.." she said straightly.

He glanced at her and smiled..

"What? Jawab toh do haan ki na.." Ahana asked.

"Unfortunately yes, I also love you.. Kahna toh tumhe teen saal pehle chahta but haalat uss waqt thik nahi they.." he confessed his feelings.

Ahana smiled broader, he held her hand and said "and when today you arrived.. Main bata nahi sakta how happy I was"

Ahana jumped on her toes and hugged him tightly. "Isliye teen saal baat nahi ki mujhse.. Haina?" she asked.

"Sorry.. Himmat nahi hui thi kuch baat karne ki" he gave a reply.

"Then come to mumbai.. I want to live with you now.." Ahana said.

They broke the hug, Virat replied "Ahana.. I can't marry you because meri sabse badi responsibility meri behen hai"

Ahana glanced at him..

"Tum jaanti ho ache se uske saath kya hua hai aur upar se teen saal hue hai wo chaar log kaun they abtak pata bhi nahi paaya hai.." he said.

"Janti hun main.. But yahan baithe toh pata nhi chalega na tumhe mumbai aana padega uske liye.." Ahana exclaimed.

"I know Ahana.. But Manvi wo mumbai wapas nahi jaana chahti hai main usko ek baar kaha tha ki I want to get my old hotel back but usne mana kar diya ki yahi thik hai.." Virat replied.

Ahana sighed.. "But wo aise bhaag nahi sakti hai.."

"Pata nahi Ahana.. Aur main usko force bhi nahi kar sakta I don't want her to even think about her past. Usne apni ijzat khoyi Ahana.. Bahut muskil se sambhal aage badhi hai wo main nahi chahta phir koi hadsa uske saath ho.. She is happy to be here with me" Virat said with teary eyes.

Ahana smiled "I understand Virat.. But tum mujhse milne toh kabhi kabhi aa hi sakte ho?" she asked.

"Haan kyun nahi.. I will come" Virat replied.

The most important role in relationship is understanding.

At the Venue,

Manvi was searching for Ahana and Virat. She sighed.. "Are kaha chale gaye hai dono mujhe akela chodke.." she murmured.

She walked ahead, someone pulled her and pinned her against the wall. He kept his hand on her mouth, she stared at the person for a while. She felt, she knew him her eyes became wide when she recognized him.

He was on of the rapist, tears slipped down from her eyes.

"Yaad hai na? Haaye kya gazab ki raat thi wo.. Yahan aaya toh tha kisike saath par tere saath raat guzarne mein maza aayega kyun?" he said.

The fear passed down her spine, he was shameless person.

"Vishal..." someone shouted.

He left Manvi immediately, and went to the person. He walked away with him, giving me a mischievous smile.

Manvi just slide down and ended dropping on the floor. She curled up her legs and hugged herself. She was shivering badly, the incident which she buried in her heart. It was again dug, her culprit was again in front of her. 

To be continued.