Ruhana is deeply hurt with Anamika's act. More than that, she's hurt because she has slapped her sister for the first time in her life. She loves Anamika immensely and nothing has happened yet which can break their relationships. Vineet tries to calm Ruhana while another loud commotion breaks their trance. They run out of the room, only to find that their little daughter has opened the gate Of Anamika's room. Maybe, she didn't like that her aunt is locked inside the room.

Anamika stands before Ruhana. She tries to hold her hands.

"Di, please maaf kardo na!  Ab kabhi aisa nahi hoga." she cries holding her hand.

"Nahi Anamika. Mujhe tujh par bilkul vishwas nahi hai ab. Jo tune kiya hai na, wo maafi ke layak nahi hai."  Ruhana says angrily.

Anamika looks at her. She knows that she has done wrong, very wrong. Her friends have forced her, they tried to manipulate her and she got manipulated. Suddenly, she started to feel that Ruhana is restricting her. Why? Ruhana never did so. Even when they shifted to Vineet's home, she has been free to roam around and do anything that she wants to. Yet, she chose the wrong path.

" I did everything that you said,Anamika. Tu hi thi na jisne mere art works ke liye social media pe mehnat ki?  Jab main confident nahi thi, tab mujhse zyada confident tu thi. Toh fir kya hua??  Kyun tune ye raasta chuna!!"  Ruhana shouts at her.

" I know Di.. Bahut… Bahut pareshan kiya maine aapko. Par please….please aap naraz mat raho na. "  Anamika tries to speak.

" Tune mujhe bahut takleef di hai, Anamika. Jiski tees(pain) ab hamesha rahegi. Tu jaa! Mujhe tujhse baat hi nahi karni"  Ruhana says turning to the other side.

Anamika tries to convince her,but Ruhana jerks her hands and moves inside her room. The little girl, who's been watching them, pulls Anamika's hand. Anamika bends to her level, and the girl rubs off her tears.

" Aap ro mat, Maasi. Mumma bahut gussa hai. Jab unka gusha jayega toh vo aapse baat karengi." ruhaani says sensing the tension.

She can't see the either ladies sad. One is her mother and the other one is like her own mother. Anamika gets everything that Ruhaani demands, hiding it from her sister. Ever since she has started speaking, she  keeps them busy and does all the naughtiness to make them happy.

" mumma bahut gussa hai. Wo mujhse baat hi nahi kar rahi! " Anamika says.

" Wo karengi. Papa mumma ke gushe ko bhaga denge. Hai na papa!!" Ruhaani says innocently while looking at Vineet.

The little one and her aunt has seen him convincing their sister and mother at times. But this time the situation is different. Anamika really hopes that Ruhana gets calm and talk to her, but the possibility is zero for the same. Vineet asks Ruhaani to go and play, at which the little girl agrees and runs away. He then keeps his hand on Anamika's head, who hugs him in an instant.

"I am sorry! Please Di ko bolo na mujhse baat kare. Please.". She says requesting him.

Vineet breaks the hug and looks at her. He knows she's guilty of her act.

"I know meri wajah se aapko bahut problem hui hai jiju!  I am sorry for that. Main kuch badal nahi sakti par I promise ab meri wajah se koi problem nahi hogi aapko. Par Di se kaho na mujhse baat kare. Aapko toh pata hai na, main nahi reh sakti unke bina. Please. " Anamika says her voice teary.

Vineet takes a deep breath. He knows his wife well. She's hurt, and it's genuine to be angry, but he also can't see the sisters apart. He knows Ruhana's punishing herself by not talking to Anamika. He cups her face.

" Main Ruhana se baat karta hoon. Tum apne kamre mein jao aur aaram karo. Aur kuch aisa mat karna jisse Ruhana fir naraaz ho jaye."  he says.

She nods affirmatively and moves to her room. Vineet watches as Ruhaani follows Anamika in her room. He knows Anamika won't hurt the little one, instead, they both will take care of each other well. He can now talk to Ruhana peacefully. He moves into his room and finds Ruhana sitting on the bed  lost in her thoughts. Her cheeks are wet, she's crying for all that has happened. He doesn't know what to say, so he takes a seat near her and  she hugs him in the next moment. She breaks into tears in his warm embrace.

" kyun hua ye sab, Vineet? Hum kitne khush they na!!" she says.

She parts the hug and looks at him.

" Agar hum mile hi na hote toh ye sab kuch hota hi nahi na Vineet. Par tab Anamika chahti thi k sab acha ho.." she says.

"Hume future toh pata nahi hota na!! Mujhe bhi nahi pata tha ki hum aise milenge ki hamesha ke liye ek ho jayenge. Tab kahan pata tha aisa din aayega." he says.

"Is baat ki hi toh takleef hai Vineet. Mujhe nahi pata tha main tumhari insult ki wajah ban jaungi. Jo hua wo meri behen ki wajah se hi hua hai na." Ruhana says.

"Par wo tumhare bina reh bhi toh nahi sakti. Karlo na baat usse ."  Vineet says.

"Nahi Vineet. Main uske saamne kamzor nahi padna chahti. Agar wo meri strength hai toh kamzori bhi wahi hai. Par usey ye pata hona chahiye ki is baar usse galti nahi gunaah hua hai. Mujhe nahi karni baat usse. Bachi nahi hai ab wo. Badi ho gayi hai." Ruhana says firmly.

Vineet knows she's right at her place. But he wants them together again. He trails back into the past.

*Flashback Begins*

Few days pass by. Vineet has got a few  new orders for Ruhana. She's happy. It's weekend, the day, Vineet is going to visit them. Ruhana has finished her abstract painting and has also made a craft piece, it's a heart shaped showpiece. It's painted and beautifully decorated. Anamika is excited. She has bucked up Ruhana that  Vineet will love her work.

At the right time, he arrives home. He demands to see the work. Ruhana shows him the abstract painting of Lord Krishna. He's mesmerized.

"this is beautiful." he says.

"I made this for your cabin. It will look good." Ruhana says.

"Really! Then make a few more of this kind." he says.

"Really?" she asks.

"Yes! I loved this.. Make some more. I am sure you will get more orders for this." he says and Ruhana is touched.

He looks upon other paintings and seems impressed.

"Dekha Di, I  said, he will like it." Anamika chuckles.

"Like? Arey, i loved them." Vineet says gazing at the two sisters.

Anamika chuckles while Ruhana smiles. They sit for dinner and later Vineet tells Ruhana that he wants her to take part in an exhibition in Singapore.

"Arey, itni professional nahi hun main." Ruhana denies.

"try out! Hoga." both Vineet and Anamika say in unison.

He tells her that she needs to go to Singapore, and at the same time, Anamika's words leave Vineet touched.

To Be Continued.

Flashback continues in next chapter.

What did Anamika say?

Stay tuned.