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Author's POV

"Papa...I lost him, papa. He is not mine anymore; he is not mine. Why didn't he wait for me, Priya aunty? Why should he have to marry her, papa? "Kanika sobbed, unable to control her emotions.

"Today was his marriage with her...I never expected it. I was waiting for the right time to reveal my love for him, but I guess I was too late," she wiped her tears in frustration.

"I don't know from when I started loving him. I used to hear my aunt and papa say that he was Nanda's from childhood, and I clung to that dream. Just to have a glimpse of him, I did my MBA in the US. But he never knew that I was always around him. Neither did he knew my whole life revolved around him. But his decision to marry someone else other than me has shattered me, aunty. Why did this happen to me?" Priya remembered how Kanika felt lost, unable to think straight.

"Nanda...Listen to me, sweetheart. He was not destined to be yours, dear. Forget about him, my sweet child. It's all my fault..it's because of me you blossomed love for him in your heart, Priya lamented.

Please, Nanda, stop crying, my darling. I can't bear to see you like this, love," Priya caressed a disheveled Kanika.

Kanika stood up, wiping her tears hastily.

"Please, aunty. Let me be alone for some time, "she took her car keys in haste.

"Kanika...No dear..you are not in a state of mind to drive. Don't go," Priya begged, seeing her niece's heartbroken condition.

"Sorry, aunty...I have to go somewhere. Please don't stop me. I will be back. Don't worry; I won't do anything crazy," she said, rushing outside.

"Nanda, stop, "Kanika's dad, who saw his daughter running out, yelled, sprinting behind her. Before Priya could stop them, they both sat inside the car and drove off, not knowing that car ride would change all of their lives that day.

Tears trickled down Priya's eyes, looking at her niece's photo.

"Priya," Dev called, slowly wiping his sister's eyes.

"Why are you still crying, Priya? Don't think about those bad days. Everything will be fine now," he consoled her.

"Fine...My Kanika is in this state because of that girl Anjali. And we are just hiding here, unable to show ourselves in the hospital. I'm a bad mother and an aunt. I cannot be with my child when she and my grandchild need me the most," she vented her frustration.

"Kanika is fine, and our grandchild is also OK. Though we can't visit her right now, I have been updated about her health every hour by Dr.Vijay," Dev assured his sister.

"Brother ...just believe me a few more days, and I will make sure that I will make everyone in that wretched family suffer starting with that whore, Anjali. She dares touch my precious children, and now I will make her pay for her sins, "Priya's eyes gleamed wildly.

"Priya, there's a small problem. According to the doctor, Nanda has got back her memories," he said, looking tense.

"Don't worry, brother. But yes, expect your stubborn daughter's phone call soon," Priya smiled teasingly at her brother when her cellphone started ringing, displaying a familiar number.

Kanika's POV

I caressed my baby bump, unable to decide whether to accept or reject the life inside me. It's been two days that I was fully awake and regained my memories, and I was shocked to know that almost a year had passed since my accident. And I had been shifted to a private room. Initially, I was mad when doctor Shreya calmly explained that I was married and with a child. I felt some comfort talking to her. Luckily no one else visited me, and I was worried about my papa and wanted to contact my aunt desperately.

My blood pressure increased, and I had fainted when the first doctor named Vijay told me that I had a husband. I was irritated and threw a fit of rage when I realized that I was pregnant. I won't lie, but I wanted to bloody murder everyone present there, and my so-called hubby was lucky enough that he was not there at that time.No matter what, I couldn't accept the fact that I was married to some stranger other than the person who I loved with all my heart. My heart clenched in pain as I tried to remember what happened to me all these past months. But nothing...not even a single memory of these past months came to my mind. And the doctors told me not to stress my brain as it can severely damage my nervous system.

After the initial tantrums, I calmed myself down and started reasoning. I understood the person who was my husband now was not entirely at fault. We were both victims of circumstances. But I couldn't forgive him as well. I had to confront him sooner or later now that we have a child in question. With a determined heart and mind, I turned towards Shreya, who had by now hung up the call she was attending with a soft smile.

"Doctor, Shreya...I am ready to see him," I said straightforwardly.

Shreya smiled and got up, holding her baby bump, and dialed someone. Shreya looked at me warmly before sitting down once again, looking at the door of my room in anticipation. I, too, prepared myself for a rendevous with my unknown hubby.

Arjun's POV

"How long are you going to sit here like Devdas?" I looked at Yadhu in anger.

"Let's go and have something. Kanika is fine now, "I tried to convince him. I felt miserable seeing his ruinous condition. Yadhu was still standing outside Kanika's room like a beggar after hearing that she had gained back her memories. Whenever she was in sedation, he would sit near her, shedding tears like a lost man. I knew his mental condition. He was scared to lose Kanika and his child. Yadhu couldn't bring himself to accept the fact that Kanika may no longer remember him and could leave him as well. So I forced Shreya to be with Kanika and asked her to slowly explain what circumstances led to Yadhu's marriage with her.

While I was thinking of ways to comfort my friend, Shreya called me and asked me to bring Yadhu inside as Kanika decided to talk with him.

"Yadhu, Stop crying...Kanika wants to see you. Just now, Shreya called me to inform you about the same. Let's hope this new version of Kanika accepts you as well, "I said with my fingers crossed.

"I can't face her. She will surely reject me. After all, I'm her abuser.No woman will want to be with her rapist. What will I do if she decides not to keep our child thinking that it's a result of rape? Please tell her that our baby isn't a rape child ...she is a symbol of our love, Please Arju, Please, "Yadhu whimpered like a child.

"Calm down, Yadhu...Nothing will happen. Trust me. She will accept you. I promise you; I will convince her to accept you. I will go in first and talk to her. You sit here and compose yourself before meeting her. And please go and wash your face before you come inside. You need to look like a human for her to accept you. Right now, you look nothing less than a zombie, "I assured and taunted him so that he would be more prepared to meet Kanika. But deep inside, I was equally worried though I didn't show it to him.

As he sat down holding his head, I opened the door to Kanika's private room to speak to her and try and make her understand more about my Yadhu...maybe even fight for him so that both of them could lead a happy life.

The room was eerily silent, and I saw Kani lying on the bed with her eyes closed while my beautiful wife sat on the bystander's bed, looking tired. I felt pity seeing Shreya as she was worried like hell for Yadhu and wasn't listening to my pleas to rest.

Hearing my footsteps, both opened their eyes, and I gave a fully-fledged smile at them. The moment Kani saw me, she sneered at me, and before I knew it, she flung the medicine tray against me. I ducked down to avoid getting hit by the tray.

"What the hell, Kani? Why is our introduction scene always like this?" I asked her with a teasing smile.

"Is he the husband? "Kani asked Shreya, and she nodded her head, looking confused.

"You moron, how dare you?" Kanika threw the extra pillow at me angrily.

Before I could understand the meaning of her words, the door opened, and Anjali barged in, followed by Yadhu while Kanika glared at all of us angrily.

How was the chapter?

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Will Kani accept Yadhu?😌😌😌

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Why did Anjali come there?😈😈😈

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