Ahana prepared food, she took a deep breath "Manvi ko toh khana khilana itna muskil nhi hoga lekin baat hai uske bhai ki har baat pe chillata hai.. Kaha fasa diya mujhe bhai tumne"

She took the food tray and moved upstairs. She knocked at the door and then moved inside.

He was sitting down and looking at his wallet. Ahana kept the tray on the bed and glanced at him. He was looking at his and Manvi's picture. She was hugging him from behind.

Ahana said "Viratji khana kha lijiye"

He replied without looking at her "mujhe bhook nhi hai"

"Zid mat kijiye aap khaye peeyenge nahi toh beemar ho jayenge" Ahana said caringly.

"Tumhe meri fikar karne ki zaroorat nahi hai just take care of my sister" Virat said.

Ahana sighed, she said irritadely "uska khayal main rakh rahi hun samjhe aap aur mujhe ek aur patient nhi chahiye iss ghar mein khana kha rahe ho ki nahi?"

Virat looked at her silently, Ahana slides the tray towards him a bit. He began eating the food. Ahana smiled a little. I turned to leave, he called my name "Ahana.."

She turned back "ji.."

"Manvi se mil sakta hun?" he asked.

"I am sorry Viratji, par main nahi chahti wo phirse hyper ho jaye aapko dekhkar please try to understand" she said trying to convince him.

"Aise toh wo kabhi mere paas aayegi hi nhi" he said in anger tone.

I replied "Aisa nhi hai Viratji.. Sirf kuch din ka patience rakhiye aap itna aasan nhi hai ye sab karna"

"Kehne aur karne farak hota hai Ahana!" he said with teary eyes.

"Janti hun par aap ye nahi jaante hai ki Ahana aur Aarav Mehra jo kahte hai wo karke dikhate hai" She said.

"Umeed karta hun tum dono apne vaade pe khade uthro warna mujhe nhi pata main kya karunga" he said.

Ahana fumed in anger and replied "kya karenge aap? Itni hi chinta thi apni behen ki toh kyun usko akele raat mein jaane diya galti tumhari hai mera bhai kabhi aisa nhi karta" I shut my mouth, I sighed.

Virat stared at me for a moment "sahi kaha tumne galti meri hai.." he moved towards the window and banged his hand on the wall.

I sighed and said "I am sorry Viratji mera wo matlab nahi tha.."

"It is okay Ahana galti meri hi hai" he said.

"Nahi Viratji galti aapki nhi unn idiots ki hai jo ladkiyon ki izzat karna nhi jaante hai.. I promise aapko pehle waali Manvi wapas zaroor milegi" Ahana said and left the room.

Aarav entered inside the house, she asked "khana khaoge?"

"Nahi.. mujhe bhook nhi hai tumne Virat ko khana diya?" he asked.

"Haan de diya usne kha liya" she said.

"Acha suno dr. mehta ne tumhe hospital bulaya hai you must go" Aarav informed.

"Acha.. lekin Manvi?" she asked

"Usko main dekh lunga tum jao" he assured her.

"Thik hai jaati hun main.." Ahana said.

"Maine cab book kar di hai.. And aane se pehle mujhe call kar dena" Aarav said caringly.

"Haan bhai mere thik hai" she said while smiling a bit. She picked up her important things and left the house.

Aarav moved towards Manvi's room. He lightly opened the door, he glanced but could not find her on bed. He opened the door wider and moved inside.

He took steps towards her who was sitting down next to the bed hiding her face in between her legs. He bends down, he kept his hand on her shoulder and called her name "Manvi.."

She looked up at him with jerk, she stood up. The fear was visible on her face. He moved his hand towards her again but she shouted "don't touch.."

He said in calm tone "kyun? Main thodi tumhe kuch karunga mujhse darne ki zaroorat nhi hai tumhe.."

She looked around, she picked the water jug and lifted her hand to hit him. He grabbed her hand and said "Manvi please shant ho jao.. Main tumhe hurt nhi karunga.."

"Nahi.. gande ho tum bhi jao yahan se" she said fearfully. She shut her ears tightly as she could hear the laughing sound of all.

"Nahi..."

Aarav grabbed her.. "Manvi calm down.."

She looked at him and shouted "nahi chodo mujhe"

"Listen to me" he shouted at her, which made her shiver. "Koi nahi hai yahan samjhi tum"

She closed her eyes and falls.

He grabbed her and made her lay on bed. He looked towards the door and Virat was standing there.

He moved out closing the door. Virat asked "chillaye kyun tum uspe?"

"Agar main nhi chillata toh wo shant nhi hoti aur mujhe bhi pani ke jug se maarti" he said.

"Lekin aise wo aur darr jayegi" Virat spoke in concern.

"Virat, main chahu toh kuch minuto mein tumhari behen ko sab yaad dilwa sakta hun lekin main karna nhi chahta hun" Aarav said.

"Kyun?" he questioned.

"Virat dekho.. Main chahu toh usko jhatke deke uski memory retrieve kar sakta hun but iska asar ulta bhi pad sakta hai.. Mujhe uska dost banna padega pehle and make sure ki yahan iss ghar mein wo safe hai please mujhe karne do jo main kar raha hun" Aarav explained.

He nodded...

The next day, Ahana came to Manvi to give her medicines. She was calmed seeing her. Manvi glanced at the door and Aarav was standing there. The water glass dropped from her hand.

Ahana said "Manvi don't be scared he is my brother"

Aarav moved forward, Manvi hide herself in Ahana's arm holding her tightly.

"Yeh kya baat hui main toh yahan dosti karne aaya tha.." he said.

"Haan Manvi aise nhi karte.. Meri baat toh maanlo" Ahan said.

"Nahi.. ganda hai yeh bhi mujhe kitna dard hua tha..no.." she said in stammering tone.

Aarav eyed Ahana, who nodded. Ahana said "Acha thik hai Manvi main tumhare khana laati hun"

Ahana stood up but Manvi held her hand "nhi mat jao mujhe chodke"

"Aa rahi hun bas 2 minutes" she said and moved out freeing herself.

Manvi looked towards Aarav, she curled up her legs. Aarav began speaking "ye kya baat hui main yahan tumse dosti karne aaya hun aur tum aise mujhse ghabra rahi ho"

Manvi glanced at him silently, Aarav smiled "Acha baat nhi karni hai mat karo par hum dost toh ban sakte hai na?" he asked.

He forwarded his hand, Manvi looked at him. He looked at her with hope.