2 Years Later
Yamini coughed again. Wiped her face with her saree pallu.

"Maa..have this medicine"Sameera handed over tablets and a glass of water. Yamini took the glass and drunk the water. Didn't touch the tablets.

"Maa, why are you doing this to yourself? You are not well. Still stubborn to not take any medicine. What are you getting from doing all this?" Sameera wiped her own tears. She is extremely sad to see Yamini not well.

"I lost my elder son. He was my life. Couldn't see him living happily with you for a single day eventhough it was my biggest wish. Without saying a word Amar too left. May be because he didn't want to live in the house where his brother is no more present. But still...How could he do that? Didn't even come back for once. Dont he want me? Let him stay at Delhi with his highly reputed job. I don't care. Let me see whether he comes atleast hearing the news about my death."Yamini wailed.

"Dont talk like this Maa. If anything happens to you, tell me what should I do then? There is nothing remaining for me in this world except a mother's love for which only I am living now. And what should I do if you too want to leave me like everyone did?" Sameera was helpless thinking about the loneliness waiting for her. She is already fed up with her life. Still not giving up only for Yamini.

Yamini couldn't handle Sameera's tears. She hugged Sameera to her chest. Like a mother hugging her little kid. Past 2 years was a test for both of them. But they survived. With the support of each other. Trying to connect two ends of life. Became each other's only hope. Built the level of trust that no one can destroy. Smiled for each other. Cried hiding from the other. Showed themselves that they are ok.

"I know Sameera. I have only you now. But the mother in me still expecting Amar to come back. Not for me, atleast he should be here for you if anything happens to me. That only I can hope now."Yamini kissed her forehead.

Sameera felt burning like caught within fire.

"You sacrificed everything for my son. All your happiness. And I have nothing to give you back. If you weren't here after my two sons left me, I wouldn't have survived. You gave me more love than what Anand and Amar have given me till now. I don't know how to thank you."Yamini caressed her head.

"There is no need to thank your daughter. Only if you feels so"Sameera smiled.

She dont want anything that she dont deserves. But she wanted Amar to come back atleast for this loving mother. Except from some weekly calls, he didn't try to contact anyone in his house. Living in Delhi doing a job in his friend's company.

"Sameera, will you agree if I ask you something?"Yamini asked hopefully.
"No Maa. Already I told you many times. I can't do that."Sameera stood up and left the room.

Yamini was immersed in her thoughts when the calling bell rang. She got up from bed and went to the hall. She opened the door revealing the least expecting yet most awaited face.

"Amar.....son...."Yamini couldn't believe her eyes.
"Mom....."he lost control over his tears.

They hugged each other.
"Mom are you ok now? Why didn't you take care of your health? Why are you making everyone tense?"he asked.

"Seeing your face I am perfectly ok now. Atleast you came now. That's enough for me."she kissed her son.
Amar could smile after 2 whole years. He was missing his mom like hell. Now he can see the relief in his mom's face.

"Come inside. I won't let you go away from me anymore."she took control of her son completely and dragged him inside.
"But mom I can't extend my leave for a long period."he tried to say.
"Shut. I don't want to hear anything now. Obey what I say." Yamini was stubborn.

"Dont you want to see our Sameera? She will be surprised seeing you back."

Amar became dumbfounded. Memories started wetting his eyes. He clenched his fist to control his fast beating heart.

"Sameera...come here. Give rest to that kitchen for sometime. I don't want any medicine now. See who is here?"Yamini shouted looking at the kitchen.

Sameera came outside wiping her hand with her saree pallu. Stood there frozen seeing Amar infront of him. After two years. She was speechless.

Amar was shocked seeing her in a white saree. No ornaments and accessories. Her face was pale with no traces of a smile. He felt that she is no more that old Sameera whom he have known for a long period. She was lifeless piercing his heart. His heart skipped it's beats. He couldn't believe what he is seeing. It was him who promised to fill her life with all colors. And its him who faded away all colors from her life. He is the reason.

Sameera lowered her eyes. He felt he will anytime burst down.

"See beti. He is back. I too can't believe this."Yamini was happy in-between these two confused souls who exchanged glances.

"Maa I will prepare something for him to eat." Sameera left to the kitchen.

Amar's eyes followed her till she vanishes from his sight. He wanted to stop her and take her into his arms. Not for anything, just to calm down his heart. But she is no more his. Doing the duty to his brother by herself accepting to be his widow.

Sameera entered into the kitchen and leaned onto the slab. She cried her heart out. Seeing him after two years made her go back to those days where she was living her life.

"Sameera, he went to freshen up. He don't want anything. Let me come and help you for dinner." She heard Yamini 's voice behind. She immediately wiped her tears and composed herself.
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Sameera sat on the bed and took Anand's photo in her hand.

"Why did you leave me so soon Anand? May be one day I would have started loving you the way you wanted. Or may be I have already fallen in love with you in these two years."she sighed.

"Yes Anand. There is nothing for me now except the identity of Anand's widow. Glad that you gave me it before leaving me. I won't complain since I know you are still here with me. Watching me always."she sobbed placing the photo on her chest.

"And today your brother came back. Maa is so happy. I don't know whether to be happy or sad. Why this life for me?"

She heard footsteps and saw Yamini at the door.
"Why are you sitting here? Come beti. Let's have our dinner."

"Maa you go and have it with Amar. I will have later."she said.

"What are you saying dear? We used to have our meals together. Can't change habits now. Come." Yamini insisted and she can't say No to her mother.
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Dinner was silent yet Amar and Sameera stole glances at each other. His heart was beating fast each moment she is infront of his eyes. Guilt started killing him from every side. She was playing with her fingers not having food.

"Why are you not eating Sameera?"Yamini asked.

She ate a morsel to escape from all further questions. Amar looked at her tired face. He couldn't meet her eyes.

"Amar. Dont say anything now. I want to see you getting married soon. I want to see your children playing in our home."

Amar choked the food. Sameera stopped eating. She passed water to him. Their eyes locked. Their past dreams of having so many kids together started haunting them. Yamini was on another world without knowing the inner battles going on her children's mind.

"I wanted to see Anand's kids. But couldn't. Now you are my only hope. Dont say no."

Amar felt the earth shaking around him. He met Sameer's dead eyes that didn't portray any emotions.

"Mom I am not here to get married or have a family. Please dont force me. I have so many things to do." He stood up and went to wash his hands.

Sameera looked at Yamini's disappointed face.
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Yamini arranged bed for Amar. He held her hand and made her sat beside him. He placed his head on her lap. She smiled wholeheartedly after a long time.

"Missed you so much mom" he had tears on his eyes.

"I am happy that finally my son remembered me" she said in a sad tone.

"Sorry mom."he kissed her hand.

"Why did you go away son? Is it because of Anand's sudden death? I know the attachment you had with him. But you didn't think about me for once. Leave me. But what about Sameera? Poor girl. Suffered a lot. These two years she was living with your brother's memories. I couldn't do anything for her. But atleast she was here with me. My only relief."Yamini said.

"Mom how can you see her ruining her life like this? Do you think that bhai will be happy for this? Didnt have a proper married life still leading a widow's life. I can't tolerate this. She is too young mom. Why can't we do something for her?"
The guilty feelings started coming out from Amar. Unknowingly.

"I thought about it a lot Amar. She is my daughter. Can't see her living a miserable life. I insisted her to get married again. So that she will get a new life. Brought so many proposals for her. But she is not agreeing. She is still on the belief that Anand is here with her. I dont know how to convince her. She told that she can't live without me. And I too couldn't think about staying away from her. So..." She was cut off by him.

"Already our selfishness killed her beautiful life. Now again you are doing the same mom."Amar said. Anger took control over him.

Yamini lowered her head.
"I wish Anand died even before marrying her. May be her life wouldn't have ruined then."she spoke.

Amar felt sad seeing his mom crying. He hugged her.
"Mom I am sorry. Leave that. Dont cry please."he pleaded.

"I wanted you to come back not for me but for her."she said making him confused.
"I don't know how many more years I will be with her. What would happen to her after my life? She have no one. She left her parents for us. Anand died. Now it's only me and you. Have to do something for her. And it's our duty."

"What are you intending mom?"

"No matter how much she protests, we have to find someone for her. Who can love her knowing everything about her. I want to see her leading a happy life. Only then Anand will be in peace."she stated.

Amar felt his heart aching. Getting her married to someone else. It's beyond what he can think about. He don't know how he lived last two years. With all her memories. And today he had to come back only to see her miserable life. He don't know what step to take next. But he knows that he should talk to her. Whatever be the consequences.
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Next two days passed with Sameera completely ignoring Amar. She didnt come infront of him in Yamini's absence. On the other side he tried to find ways to talk with her. But she avoided him finding her own excuses. It was getting on his nerves when he finally decided to confront her forcely.

It was a Sunday afternoon. Yamini was having a good sleep after suffering from a bad headache. Amar decided to use this. He knows that Sameera will be reading books at their library now. He walked towards the library and entered to see her sitting on a chair busy with a book. She is not aware about his presence. He stood beside her.

"Good afternoon"he spoke in a low tone.

She was shocked and the book fell down from her hands.

"Dont scare it's me."he said.

She took the book from floor and stood up composing herself.
"Do you want anything?"she asked.

"What a way to greet back. Wow."

"Let me check Maa."she turned to go.

"How long will you avoid me?"he asked making her stop on her tracks.
"I know what you are going through now. I didn't want you to suffer more because of me. That's why didn't come back for last two years. But now I had to be here for mom. Sorry."

She felt someone stabbing her heart. She looked at his face.
"Didn't come back for me? Not at all. You were escaping from yourself Amar. As always. This time you didn't get excuses to justify yourself. So decided to never come back."she said sternly.

He froze on the place. Didn't reply. Making her sigh.

"I have to go."she was about to go when he held her wrist to stop her.

"As long as I am here you can't avoid me like this always. Anyway we should have to talk. Let it be now."he said.

She looked at his grip on her. He left her hand.
"Sorry."he apologized.

She sat on a chair. He occupied one opposite to her. He is happy. Finally she is ready for this.

"How are you?"he asked unable to frame sentences. He immediately regretted it.

"Good Amar. Got a loving mother. The biggest blessing for me. Didn't have someone like her in my life who loves me unconditionally."she replied making him wonder.

He was sure that she will taunt her. But her reply surprised him.

"I am sorry. There is no meaning in asking that question when I know what you were doing here. My mistake."he said.

"It's not like that. I used to this life now. I am happy. Because like you all think your brother didn't leave completely. I can feel him most of the time."

He was speechless.

"Tell me about you. How was life in Delhi?"she asked.

"Fine."he replied.

"Lie."she stated.
He was wondered.

"You are lying Amar. After giving up all your dreams how can you live a normal life there? Doing a office job at friend's company when you wanted to start your own business. And you were fine. How?"
She looked straightly into his eyes.
"Still you are very bad in lying. Atleast to me."

"Samee..."he called making her surprised.

She shook her head before losing into his eyes. She can't do that.
"I have to go Amar. I can't be like this. I cant...."she lowered her head.

"You can go. But answer me for one question. Are you still hating me?"he asked standing infront of her.

She met his eyes. Its hard for both to control their emotions.

"Why should I hate you? I can't blame you for anything. I can hate my fate. But you. After all you are my husband's only brother whom he loved most in his life."
She left with that. He stood there dumbfounded.
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Amar and Yamini were seated on the couch having chit chat. He told about his life back in Delhi. She listened to his past struggles and how he overcame it.

"Son, dont go away from me anymore. I can't lose you once again."she said.

"Mom how many times should I tell you? I am not going anywhere."he assured.

He came back only to see his sick mom. He had decided to return back after some days. But after having the conversation with Sameera he decided to not go back. Somewhat he felt that his mother is right. He have to stay back atleast for Sameera. Eventhough she don't need him, he should be here for her.

"I decided to get Sameera married."Yamini spoke.

"Do you think that she will agree?"he asked trying to control himself.

"Whether she agrees or not, I will do that Amar. She need to have a life. I can't be always with her. I need to make her life safe. Otherwise Anand won't forgive me. I will definitely get her married soon."

Sameera who was descending the staircase heard this. Her legs slipped. She lost her balance and rolled down on the floor. She screamed.

Amar and Yamini were shocked seeing her falling down. He didn't think for one more second to rush towards her. He lifted her into his arms and moved towards the nearest bedroom. He made her lay down on bed. She felt awkward. Yamini sat down beside her. He stood little away from her.

"Sameera are you ok?"he was worried more than his mother.
She looked at him with moist eyes.

"Is it hurting?"Yamini asked touching her leg.

"Ahhhh"she yelled in pain.

"I will call doctor"
Before Sameera or Yamini could stop him he already went out dialling on his phone.
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Sameera got a small swelling on her ankle after the fall. Doctor asked her to take complete rest and she have been confined to her room completely. Both Yamini or Amar didn't allow her to move away from the bed. Her dinner had been served on her room itself.

After the dinner Amar and Yamini retired to their room. He laid down on bed. But sleep was far away from him. He tossed on the bed on either sides. Still sleep didn't bless him. His mind was filled with Sameera's thoughts. He was worried about her after she fell down. He got up from bed and gained courage to meet her once again. He walked out of the room and made sure that Yamini is sleeping peacefully in her room. He made his way towards Sameera's room. Slowly opened the door and entered inside. Room was partially dark. He could see her sleeping peacefully in the moonlight. He went towards the bed and slowly touched her injured ankle.

Sameera opened her eyes shockingly. Seeing Amar infront of her made her wonder.
"What are you doing here? At this time."she sat on bed adjusting her saree.

"Shhhh. Dont make noise. I am here just to check you."he put his finger on her lips. They both felt strange feelings that were once familiar for them. His touch, it didn't change. She closed her eyes. He felt heaven under his finger tip.

She pushed his hand away when realization hit her. He moved his fingers frustratedly over his hairs. A few minutes of silence.

He sat beside her on the bed. Again touched her ankle.
"Amar please "she pleaded
"Is it hurting now?"he asked.
"No I am fine."she replied
He removed his hand from her leg.

"Seeing you in pain, it hurted me a lot Samee. Still it hurts. Even after two years."he spoke.

She turned her face to look at the wall.
"Samee, why are you not talking? Dont you have anything to ask me?"he asked hopefully.

"I can't act like this anymore. Especially infront of mom. Let her know the truth about us. I can't hide it anymore from her" He said making her shock.

"Cant you see how much she is suffering? Do you want to increase her pain? You haven't changed Amar. Thinking about only you. Still no change."she said with red shot eyes.

"Samee...me...."he couldn't complete.

"Your mom was crying for her sons for the past two years. You didn't care for her. If you had, you would have here in the absence of Anand to take care of your mom."

He lowered his head.

"Now what are you getting after telling her the past story? To shatter her completely?"

He didn't have any answer.

"What else I can do Samee?"he asked.

"Get married like she wishes. She wants to see you having a family."she declared making him shock.
He couldn't believe what she said.

"Are you serious?"he asked standing up from bed shockingly.
"Do you want me to get married and lead a happy life infront of you? Great. Will that solve all your problems Samee?"he asked shaking her holding her shoulders.
"How can I invite another girl into my life after destroying your life? How can I love another one infront of my own love who is leading a widow life?"

She pushed him away.
"I am not yours anymore. Please understand the fact that I am your bhabhi."she asked.

He shook his head.
"What did you say that night? Seeing us together people may think that I am waiting for my opportunity on you. Right? Let the whole world thinks what they want, I don't care anymore. We both know the truth. You are still mine Samee. I can neither forget you nor stop loving you. You are mine. And I love you damn it"he shouted hitting his palm on the wall.

She was shocked. Tried to stand up to reach his bleeding hand. He gave her furious looks. She lost her balance due to the injured leg. Before falling down he held her waist to support her. Thier eyes locked.

She came out of the world first. Pushed him back. He made her sit on the bed.

"Tell me Samee. Dont you love me anymore? Atleast a little bit of love not remaining in your heart for me? I was living the past two years thinking about only this. I want an answer today. Are you hating me completely or still you have feelings for me?"

She lowered her head, didn't meet his eyes.

"Please Samee. Cant we once again rebuild our dreams of having a life together? I promise. This time I won't let you disappoint. I love you"he spoke from heart.

She looked at him with moist eyes.

"Bhai will be only happy. Mom won't protest. I am sure. Only an yes from you. Nothing more needs now"he added.

"Please leave Amar."she said in a low tone.
He shook his head.
"This time not before I get an answer from you. It's my mistake that I simply left leaving behind two women alone. I won't repeat that."he said firmly.

"What am I for you? First you gave me so many dreams and promised to marry me. Then one day suddenly you asked me to marry your brother. Only because your brother died on our wedding day you again came with your proposal, that too on the same night before I relieve from the shock. After that you left me. Now after two years standing infront of me to ask whether I loves you still. What do you really think about me Amar? A toy to dance according to your wishes? Am I not worth to be treated like a human being?"she bursted out.

He suddenly hugged her. She didnt hug back, but stood like a statue.

"I am sorry. Please forgive me Samee."he muttered.

"Do you have any idea regarding what I was going through in this house? Two years. It's like I was living in a jail. Didn't know to cry for whom. For your brother or mom or yo..."she stopped without completing.

She pulled back.
"Samee... please give me one more chance."he pleaded.

"I want to die as Anand's widow. Because I love him eventhough he is not with me now."she declared sternly.

He was speechless.
"Now please leave Amar. I don't want to argue with you. I can't love you. Its all ended long back. Having a life with you, it's no more my dream and it won't happen." she pointed her finger towards the door.

With an heavy heart he took steps outside the room. She fell on the bed.
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