Ram saw Natasha and Peehu coming back earlier than expected.

"What happened? You guys came so soon". Ram asked as soon as they came near him.

"Papa, tell bua that I wanted to play some more time". Peehu is sulking.

"Bhai, let's go shopping on our way back home. We need to buy few things for Peehu's birthday." Natasha said. Ram knew something was fishy but shrugged it off.

"Shopping? You said you will be taking Peehu for shopping tomorrow then why now?" Ram asked Natasha, as he is not interested in shopping.

"You forgot Bhai? You are Peehu's mom and dad both so you need to be there for Peehu all the time." Natasha said, poking Ram.

"I'm coming, no need to taunt me, I know my responsibilities." Ram said, gritting his teeth. Natasha bent down on her knees to Peehu's level.

"Come Peehu, You will get whatever you ask today and we will have ice-cream." Natasha tries to cheer up Peehu. Peehu became happy. Natasha tries to look normal but she is disturbed inside. She cannot digest what she saw in the park. She also did not know how she could hide this matter from her bhai.

Ram observed the weird changes in Natasha since they came from the park. She was in her own world and looked visibly disturbed with something. They came back to the KM after finishing shopping.

Ram saw Natasha walking back and forth in the room and it was evident on her face that something was bothering her. Ram cleared his throat and knocked on the door to get her attention.

"Bhai when did you come?" Natasha asks when she saw Ram near the door. He walked inside the room smiling softly at her.

"First sit" saying so Ram took her hand and sat on the bed facing her. Ram stared at Natasha with a serious expression.

"Now, tell me, what happened? I have been watching you since we came back from the park. You look disturbed since then. Did something happen?" Ram asked in concern.

Sweat beads formed on Natasha's forehead.

"No Bhai nothing happened." Natasha tried to hide from Ram masking her expressions.

Ram put his hand on top of her head caressing her hair gently. "Don't lie to me, I know you are lying. Tell me what is bothering you. You know you can share anything with me, right?"

Natasha was breaking inside. She is struggling with her own mind, one part of her wanted to tell Ram what she has seen today, but the other part of her was even scared to think how Ram will take that matter. She cannot see her brother heartbroken.

"No, I cannot tell anything to bhai, he won't be able to tolerate it. I should be strong." She chose not to tell her Bhai and held back herself.

"Get married Bhai; Peehu needs a mother and you need a companion. The void in Peehu's life will be fulfilled if she have a motherly figure in her life." Natasha said, as she did not want to see Ram waiting for Priya anymore.

"What happened? Did Peehu say anything?" Ram asked, as he could not understand why his marriage topic came unexpectedly.

"No Bhai, Peehu said nothing but I cannot see you alone. You have to move on for Peehu's sake. Priya is not going to come in your life; she would have come long back if she wanted to come. What do you think Bhai, Priya must be waiting for you? Forget her Bhai and move on in your life for us, you cannot keep on waiting for the lifetime that Priya would come back in your life. Priya must have already moved on by now." Natasha tried to convince Ram.

Ram was perplexed at what was going on in her mind. Was Natasha really thinking about Peehu the whole time? What is wrong with Natasha? He thought.

"Choti you are talking as if you saw Priya with someone." Ram raises his brows, shocking Natasha.

"Don't change the subject Bhai." Natasha tried to sound normal as she did not want to be caught.

"You know what I think," Ram said and looked at Natasha.

Natasha looked at him with a questioning look.

"I think you should get married first, you are thinking too much nowadays. I will get a good match for you and you will get married soon." Said Ram taking Nuts hand in his.

"You want to see me married, right? Done. I am ready for the marriage. I will marry whomever you decide but on one condition that you also will get married." Natasha stated her decision raising her brows.

"Why are you complicating the things Nuts? How come my marriage came in between your marriage?" Ram asked, irritated leaving her. He looked clearly unhappy with her decision.

Natasha took a deep breath. "I don't want to hear anything Bhai. I will marry only after you get and my decision is final. No more discussions on this please." Saying this Natasha got up and left the room keeping Ram in a fix.

On the other side,

"Rajat! What do you think about your life? Don't you think you should get married?" Daija asked.

"What is there to think, Daija? Everything is fine and I don't want to think about anything else." Rajat replied, shrugging off what Daija was thinking.

"Rajat, do you think you intend to live alone like this lifelong. It is high time you should get married." said Daija, bringing up his marriage topic again.

"Why did my marriage topic come up again, Daija? I am happy with my life right now; I don't want to get married." Rajat clearly pissed off.

"Rajat tries to understand. It is not only about you, it is about Meher also. She needs a mom and Priya is perfect in every way." Daija finally told her what was in her mind.

"Wait a second, what happened to you? What kind of connection are you making here?" rajat asked, confused.

"What is wrong in that? You are single and she is single as well. Her kids need a father, meher needs a mother, and I know how much you love Aryan and Amaira. You treat them like your own children and Priya treats Meher like her own child. If you both get married, everyone's life would be sorted and kids will have both mother and father with them. Think about the little hearts they are thriving for both parent's love." Daija tried her best to convince Rajat.

"We don't know anything about Priya, where her husband is, where her parents are. We do not know what happened to her in the past and we do not even know what her thoughts are." Rajat said.

"Just tell me do you like her or not." Daija asked, cutting him off in the middle.

"Yes, I like her but I don't spoil our friendship with this marriage topic." said Rajat pursing his lips together.

"If there is anyone in her life, they would have come to her and kids a long ago and moreover we should think about the future and not the past. Maybe she feels the same way for you. Why are you stressing about it? Let me speak to her." said Daija with new rays of hope.

Rajat thinks in his mind. "Daija is correct. I should think about the future of Priya, kids and mine. I like Priya and if she comes into my life, she will fulfill the void of mother's place in Meher's life." Rajat smiled thinking about it.

Next morning, Aryan and Amaira are sleeping beside Priya. Amaira sleeps with her mouth little open, reminding her of Ram. Most of her features resemble Ram and she is a lefty like Ram. She kissed Aryan and Amaira before getting out of the bed. Today is the first Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting in Aryan and Amaira's school. She has taken half a day to attend the meeting.

In the school, Peehu is desperately waiting to see Priya. She became upset when another teacher came to take the class as Priya is on half-day leave. After the meeting in Aryan and Amaira's school, Priya went to her school and entered the Principal's cabin.

"Please be seated" Principal smiled as soon as she saw Priya in the cabin. Priya smiled back to her before taking a seat opposite to her.

"So Priya, do you like the school?" The Principal asked, keeping her both hands on the desk.

"Yes, very much." Priya nodded with a smile.

"Good. I called you to tell you something Priya." The Principal said, Priya just looked at her blankly.

"Priya I am really very impressed with the way you handled Peehu Kapoor. Peehu has changed a lot for the good under your guidance. For the last two years, I have been getting complaints from her class teacher but now everything seemed to change. I am not saying Peehu is a spoiled brat but somewhere her parents are responsible for her behavior. Last month I called her father regarding this but he shrugged off like he did every time".

"No ma'am I did nothing. I treat every student the same way," said Priya.

"Some parents are really careless; in Peehu's case her mother never came to meet us. Whenever I ask Mr. Kapoor about Peehu's mother he just never answer instead he become angry." The Principal said, shrugging her shoulders.

"Oh, actually Peehu told me that she does not know where her mother is." said Priya, making the principal become shocked with wide eyes.

"Priya I am really glad that you are attached to Peehu but be careful because over-attachment can cause trouble." said Principal warning Priya.

Priya smiled at her gently before moving out of the cabin.

It was break time and all of the students were playing in the ground except Peehu who was sitting on the nearby bench.

Peehu did not waste a moment, ran towards Priya hugging her knees tightly as soon as she entered.

"I missed you so much. Why didn't you come to the class until now? I want only you to take the class and no other teacher." Peehu spoke, raising her head, still hugging her.

"I'm sorry Peehu. I had some work that's why I could not come in the morning.," said Priya caressing her head. Then they sat down on the bench in the playground.

"Ok, tell me one thing why are you not playing with your classmates. See they are having so much fun, why don't you go and join them?" Priya smiled pointing at the kids playing in the ground.

"I don't want to play with them" huffed Peehu. Priya narrowed her eyes in confusion.

"Why?" asked Priya.

"They do not let me play with them" said Peehu. Priya looked at her in worry.

"Why don't they let you play?" asked Priya in concern.

"Kia tells everyone not to play with me because I don't have a mother and I am a bad girl." said Peehu pointing her finger at a girl playing on the slide. Priya was shocked, she felt bad for Peehu. She knew Peehu was strong but staying alone and just watching her fellow classmates play without including her is terrible. She thought about Pari, she might be in a similar situation. Priya feels so bad and guilty remembering her first kid.

"Peehu, don't you feel bad staying alone?" asked Priya. Peehu looked directly at Priya and said,"No, I have Bua. She plays with me and also takes me to the park," said Peehu, smiling little.

"I will help you to make friends with them," offered Priya. Peehu became happy.

"Really?" Peehu beamed with joy. She went to the students holding Peehu's hand. She made the students understand. They said sorry and started playing along with Peehu.

Priya becomes happy seeing Peehu playing with her classmates.

At night, Priya remembered what the principal told her about Peehu.

"I made a grave mistake leaving my child at her tender age. Pari must be going through a tough phase without a mother by her side. I do not know why I feel so connected towards Peehu, maybe I am missing Pari a lot these days that is why I connect with every child of her age. Peehu is in a similar state like Pari, is there any possibility that Peehu is Pari? However, how is it even possible? I do not think Ram could have changed my Pari's name. Probably I am thinking too much these days." Priya closed her eyes recollecting her past.

Flashback,

On Natasha's birthday, Ram arranged a grand party in the Kapoor Mansion. Ram adjusted his blue tuxedo looking very handsome. Natasha is also looking pretty in her dress.

"Natasha, I think all your friends are here already, so what are you waiting for? Blow the candles and cut the cake," Ram said as everyone is waiting to begin the party.

"Wait bhai, I am waiting for Priya to come." Natasha replied.

"You invited Priya?" Ram asked, looking not so happy.

"Don't be rude bhai, remember she is not just my tutor, we are friends too". Natasha glared at Ram.

"But Natasha guests are waiting, it's already 8 o'clock." Ram said, as he cannot wait more. Natasha made a pale face.

"Bhai please wait, she promised me that she will definitely come." Natasha said looking at the watch. She was a little gloomy, as Priya has not arrived yet.

"Ok, fifteen minutes more. After that we are going to start the party." Ram said firmly. Natasha nodded

After Ten minutes, Priya finally arrived. She looked around the mansion awed by the beautiful decoration all over the mansion.

"Priya, there you are!" said Natasha hugging her tightly. Priya hugged back and smiled at her. "Happy Birthday Nuts." Priya wished her.

"Thank you so much Priya. Come with me." Nuts dragged Priya along with her.

Ram turned back, his eyes stuck at Priya who draped in a peach color saree. She had her hair locks settled neatly on her right shoulder. She did minimal makeup but kohl in eyes grabbing a special attraction towards her. Ram admired the beauty for some time and lost in those beautiful and magical eyes. She definitely has some sort of magic spell in her eyes, which can give peace to his heart but he is not ready to admit that.

"You are looking damn pretty!" Priya complemented Nuts.

"Thank you and you are looking gorgeous." Natasha complimented Priya.

"Thank you" Priya said.

"Natasha now that your friend has come, cut the cake and begin the party. We are already late," Mocked Ram looking at Priya.

"Don't mind Priya, he is like that only. Don't take him seriously. I know about your busy schedule." Natasha said, shrugging his shoulders.

Priya ignored Ram rolling her eyes at him while walking along with Nuts.

Ram made faces behind her.

Natasha blew the candle and cut the cake. She took a piece and fed KK first then she took another piece and fed Ram. Ram hugged her dearly. She then took another piece and fed Priya and vice versa. Ram does not like the way Nuts give more importance to Priya. Ram takes another piece of cake and feeds Natasha glaring at Priya. Priya smiled seeing his childish behavior.

Natasha came at the center of stage and invited all the people for a couple dance. She intentionally drags Ram and Priya for a couple dance. Some other couples also joined the stage. Raya is feeling awkward looking at each other but they had no choice. Song started and Priya slipped her hand to Ram when he forwarded his hand towards her. Ram kept his other hand on her waist. Priya just closed her eyes with his touch. Ram looked in the other direction stealing glances from her completely. Both are slowly moving their body to the rhythm of the song. Natasha started dancing with her friend Abhishek. Their chemistry is showing that they are more than just friends. Ram decided to speak with Natasha regarding this.

Priya glanced at Ram's hand, which was holding her waist firmly. She is feeling uneasy and hopes that the song should end soon. She stumbled a little and Ram held her tightly, not letting her fall. Ram senses her uneasiness and murmurs "If you can't wear sari properly then don't wear it".

"Excuse me! What did you say?" Priya said, joining her brow together. She looked at him angrily.

"I said you should not waste other's time by coming late." Ram said, staring at her angrily.

"Oh Hello! First of all, I am not answerable to you and second I already told Nuts that I would be busy today but will manage to come. I did not expect her to wait for me. I am not a celebrity that you guys are waiting for me." Priya said strongly.

"You and celebrity!" he laughed sarcastically "Please see yourself in the mirror. I told Natasha, but she never listened to me". Ram equally scowled.

"Then go and tell this to your sister, not me," Priya said, gritting her teeth.

"You never accept your mistake" Ram frowned.

"What mistake are you talking about? I started early only but got a bit late due to traffic. Why am I even explaining this to you?" Priya gritted her teeth. They are still holding each other moving slowly to the soft music.

"Yeah, nowadays this excuse is trending!" Ram again mocked her.

Priya with an unbelievable expression said, "Haww! I don't want to talk to you only."

"Thoughts are mutual. Thank you." Ram retorted

Ram stepped on her feet by mistake while dancing.

"Aah!" Priya shrieked but thanks to the music that her voice is inaudible to others except Ram.

"Can't you stay in one place properly? Why are you shouting?" said Ram, irritated.

"You stepped on my feet and instead of saying sorry you are blaming me? How rude are you? I don't want to dance with you." Priya was completely pissed off.

"Oh hello, Even I'm not interested in dancing with you." saying this Ram left her.

Natasha is watching them from a distance. Vikram came near her and said "This will not work out."

"I think you are right" Natasha huffed disappointedly.

Once the party got over, all the guests started leaving one by one.

"Ram! Please drop Priya home." KK said.

"Why me? She will go the same way she came here." Ram was not happy with the idea.

"It is very late; she came to celebrate Natasha's birthday. So it is our responsibility that we drop her home safely." KK tried to convince Ram.

"Bhai, please behave maturely sometime" Natasha pissed off with his behavior.

Priya came towards Natasha unaware of their talk .

"The party was really good Natasha. Thanks for inviting me, I need to go home now, I will meet you tomorrow" Saying this Priya takes Nuts in a warm hug.

"Bhai will drop you home," said Natasha.

"No, it's ok. I will go on my own. Will take a Cab, don't worry about that." Priya replied.

"Ha, I was saying the same thing," said Ram instantly. Natasha glared at Ram gritting her teeth. Priya looked at him confused.

"No more discussion on this, bhai will drop you home," declared Natasha, not letting them speak further.

Finally, they got in the car, and they spoke nothing with each other throughout the drive. Once they reached Priya's Apartment, she got out of the car.

"Thank you for dropping me" said Priya with a smile.

"Thanks for coming to Natasha's birthday" Ram said politely. Priya was surprised that Ram knows how to behave sensibly occasionally. Priya just nodded and left.

Ram waited until Priya entered inside her apartment building.