Anamika and Ruhana walk into the manager's cabin. They know it must be some important work that they are called into his cabin like this. The young lad is in his mid-forties and he looks at the young ladies standing before him. He asks them to take a seat and the ladies oblige him. They smile at him ever so gently, waiting for him to speak.

"Ms Anamika, Ms Ruhana! Both of you are my finest employees. I have an overseas project and I want you two to handle this." The young lad, Ashwin speaks.

"What's the project, Sir?" Ruhana asks confidently.

"Ms Ruhana, it's our partner company, GoPro. They are making another app for the public, and they want assistance in coding and content. Both of you are perfect for this." Ashwin asks softly.

"Could we have two persons from different departments? I mean, we know you are doing it out of concern for us."Anamika says softly.

"Yes, Anamika. You both are the ones I could trust with. Ruhana is also good in content too, so you two are perfect." Ashwin states his point.

"But..." Ruhana begins to speak but pauses at the moment.

"But? Is there any problem, Ruhana?" Ashwin asks politely.

"Ashwin Sir, main nahi jaa sakti. I mean, main London nahi ja sakti." She denies.

"Lekin kyun? You know that you are perfect for this, and this is the best opportunity for you. Then why not?" he asks.

"Because nothing is important to me more than my daughter." She replies.

Ashwin looks at her and she says that he can send Anamika for the project and also recommends a new name to the senior official. The lad is surprised because usually, the ladies in the office fell into a catfight and they always want the things which others hold.

However, she is praised for her honesty as she already told the seniors that she's a single mother and will expect support from them. Yeah, they may not know the whole thing but they know that she has a child to look after and surprisingly everyone has been kind to her.

Ashwin has been extremely kind to the two friends. Anamika opposes her friend's decision, she didn't want to leave her alone. But, there's no other option for her. Ashwin accepts Ruhana's proposal and lets Anamika and Shreya go to London. He gives the details to Anamika and the two friends leave the cabin.

*****
Singhania House

Nitya is in the kitchen brewing coffee for her husband. She's smiling at the moment. She strains coffee in two mugs and serves sandwiches on a plate. She keeps the plate and mugs in a tray. She walks into the bedroom and finds Kabir drying his hair in front of the mirror. She keeps the tray on the centre table and walks towards him. She hugs him crossing her hands around his waist.

"Are you okay?" She asks him softly.

"Yes, Nitya! Tum chinta mat karo. Aaram se boutique jao. I will be home." Kabir says gently.

"Han, Kabir, aaj toh jaana zaroori hain. Ek bahut bada order mila hain, aur usko aaj hi ship karvana hai. Mujhe saare designs recheck karne hain. Toh mujhe jana hi padega." Nitya says, she's not happy about leaving him alone but she has to do that.

"Nitu, kyun pareshan ho rahi ho? I will be fine." He convinces her, calling her by the nickname he has given her.

"Kabir, mujhe acha nahi lag raha. Tum kal bhi ghar pe nahi they aur ab aaj jab tak main aaungi, tab tak phir tumhara jaane ka time ho jayega." She says.

Nitya sighs. She knows that since he carried his night duty yesternight, so, he will have to report by 8 PM. He cups her face gently. He understands her concern and is glad that his wife is so concerned about him. This is the usual thing, whenever he stays away due to his duty. When he comes back, Nitya doesn't feel like leaving his side, but work is important.

Kabir convinces Nitya to go to the boutique. He assures her that he won't go to the police station until called. He's been granted a day's leave as he's been working continuously. She agrees heavy-heartedly. They have their breakfast, after which, Nitya leaves for her boutique.

Kabir sees her off and then after closing the door, he moves into the bedroom and lies on the bed. He'd been awake the whole night, and so forth he falls asleep in no time.

*****
Ruhana and Anamika walk to their respective desks. The latter looks at her friend and she's annoyed by her decision. She confronts her.

"Ruu, tumne mana kyun kiya? Kitna acha offer tha! Kyun aisa kar rahi ho?" Anamika asks.

"Ana, tum wajah jaanti ho na. Mujhe Suhana ke baare mein sochna hai. Main usey akele chhod ke kaise jaa sakti hoon?" Ruhana keeps her point.

"Ruu, hum usko saath le jaa sakte hain. It is such a good opportunity." Anamika explains.

"Jaanti hoon main. Lekin meri priority Suhana hai. Aur main nahi chahti tum ye opportunity chhodo, please, Anu." Ruhana requests her.

"Lekinnn..." Anamika says but her friend shushes her.

"Koi lekin nahi. Tum jaa rahi ho. Aur aaj is khushi mein hum party karenge, ghar pe. Tumhari doll bhi khush ho jayegi." Ruhana says while thinking about her daughter.

"Han, han. Dono maa beti mujhe emotional karti rehti hain." She makes a face.

Ruhana giggles at the moment and Anamika joins her. They fill their cups of coffee and return to their desks. It's a long day at work.

*****
Four hours later, it is almost 5:30 PM when Ruhana finishes her work and she is ready to leave. She has to pick up Suhana from the daycare centre. Both friends leave the office and they drop by Suhana's playschool. The kids are playing in the garden while Ruhana looks for her daughter. Out of nowhere, Suhana comes running and hugs Anamika.

"Maasi! I misshed you." Suhana chuckles.

"I missed you, my doll." Anamika lifts the girl in her arms while her teacher hands over the girl's bag to her mother.

The three of them head to their home in a cab that Ruhana booked. They reach home and Anamika moves into the kitchen to make tea for them and a milkshake for their little girl.

Fifteen minutes later, the three of them are sitting in the hall room and little Suhana is telling the day's activities to her mother. The ladies chuckle hearing the little girl and then Anamika announces that they are going out for dinner. The little girl gets happy and this little family head out for dinner.

*****
Kabir wakes up from his slumber and finds himself alone in the house. He picks up his phone and finds a message from Nitya that she will be a little late. He sends a reply to her and moves into the washroom. He freshens up and brews a cup of coffee for himself. He switches on the music player and soft music fills in the room.

He's strolling in the living room when an idea strikes his mind. His gaze rests on his picture with Nitya that's sitting on the side stand in the hall room. There's a plan in his mind and he makes a call. A few minutes later, he's content with all that he's arranged for his beloved wife.

To Be Continued.

What is Kabir upto?

Stay tuned.