Kabir plans a special date night for Nitya. She's overwhelmed by his gesture. Usually, they don't get such leisure time due to their duties and work. Kabir has to leave at any time for his duty's sake, so they are unable to live these mushy moments. Today is the day for them.

After dinner, both of them were sitting on the swing fixed to the balcony. Nitya had her head placed on Kabir's shoulder.

The breeze is cool, and they're enjoying it. Kabir is staring into nothingness when Nitya kisses his cheek, taking him by surprise. He's startled, and she giggles, looking at his face.

"Thanks, Kabir! For today, for every day." Nitya says softly:

"Anything for you, love. Vaise bhi, I am not that good at pleasing you; I am sorry." He apologises.

"Why do you think so? You planned so much today. I am overwhelmed. At least, hume kuch pal saath bitane ke liye miley." She says it wholeheartedly.

"Wo bhi hain. Lekin ab pata nahi kab waqt milega." He sighs deeply.

"Kabir, maine kitni baar bola hai, aise mat socho. Tum jaante ho na, tumhare sath 5 minute baithti hun toh bhi mujhe sukoon mil jata hai. Kyun aisa soch rahe ho? Aur dekho aaj itna acha din hain. Hum dono sath mein hai. I want to make the most of it, Samjhe Tum!" She slaps his cheek lightly.

Nitya pulls him for another dance, and he follows her lead. Well, his lady is happy, and he wants nothing more from his life. They twirl to nature's music.

They dance for a while, and then Kabir carries Nitya to the bed. He makes her lie on the bed and kisses her on top of her head. She holds his hand and makes him sit beside her. They stare at each other lovingly.

At times, when you don't have words, silence does all the talking.

Kabir takes his place beside Nitya, and soonish, sleep takes over them as they lie cuddling each other, having a peaceful sleep.

*****

Ruhana, Anamika, and Suhana return home after having dinner. The little girl is fast asleep in her mom's arms. Ruhana is patting her back lovingly. They reach home, and Anamika unlocks the house while Ruhana pays the money to the cab driver and follows her friend inside.

She moves into her room and makes her daughter sleep. She also changes her clothes and covers herself with the duvet. Placing a soft kiss on Suhana's head, she walks out of the room.

To Ruhana's surprise, Anamika is sitting in the living room with a tray placed on the table. Yeah, the two friends are fond of having coffee, and so here they are.

Ruhana sits beside Anamika and holds her mug. There's silence for a few minutes, after which Anamika tends to speak.

"Ruhana, mujhe tumse kuch baat karni hai." She says.

'Main jaanti hoon. Bolo, kya hua?" Ruhana asks.

"Ruu, tumhe pata hai na, ki hume mauka mila hain bahar jaane ka. Why didn't you take the offer? We could have a better life." She says.

"Ana, I know. Main janti hoon tum thik keh rahi ho. You know, I am here only because of you. Lekin ek sach ye bhi hai, na ki ab main sirf apne baare mein nahi soch sakti. I have Suhana to look after." Ruhana says, trying to convince her friend.

"We would manage as we do now." Anamika keeps her points.

"Ana, please. Main nahi chahti ki meri wajah se tum apni life na jiyo. You must go ahead, live your life." Ruhana says, emotionally.

"Hum itne waqt se sath hain. Mere pas toh pehle bhi koi nai tha. You were there. But please, try to understand." Anamika says.

Ruhana looks at Anamika for a few good seconds and then hugs her. These two are more than friends, no less than sisters.

They part the hug after some good seconds. Ruhana cups Anamika's face.

"Ana, I'm thankful to you. Lekin main nahi chahti ki meri wajah se tum ruko. I want you to move ahead. Mere liye, please." Ruhana says softly.

"Okay! Lekin tumhe bhi apne aur Suhana ke baare mein sochna hoga." Anamika says looking at her friend.

Ruhana promises Anamika that she will look after herself nicely. She will also think about her future with her daughter. Finally, Anamika agrees to visit London. They've to act professionally and they can't step back. She hugs Ruhana for another time.

Ruhana pats her back softly, and they remain in the hug for many moments. Suhana breaks their trance. Anamika and Ruhana glance at each other, and they run into the bedroom.

Little Suhana is crying. Ruhana pulls her daughter into her embrace and tries to pacify her. Anamika pats her head lovingly.

"Meri doll beech mein kyun uth gayi?" Anamika asks.

"Bad dream!" Little Suhana says it babyishly.

"Aww chalo, ab hum so jayenge." Anamika makes her lie on the bed and begins to pat her head.

"Maasi, lori sunaao." Suhana demands from her mother figure, she's calm now.

"Your turn for the motherly duties." Ruhana winks at her best friend.

Anamika shakes her head and begins to hum a lullaby while patting Suhana's head.

Chandaniya chhup jaana re
Chandaniya chhup jaana re
Chhan bhar ko luk jaana re
Nindiya aankhon mein aaye
Bitiya meri so jaaye
Hmm mm...

Ruhana kisses her girl's head, and she giggles at the moment.

Nindiya aankhon mein aaye
Bitiyaa meri so jaaye
Leke god mein sulaao
Gaao raat bhar sunaao
Main lori lori

Anamika continues to hum the lullaby. Little Suhana is playing with her fingers.

Gardhaniyaan chhun chhun baje
Palkan mein sapna saje
Dheeme-dheeme haule-haule
Pawan basanti dole
Hmm hmm...

Dheeme dheeme haule haule
Pawan basanti dole
Leke god mein sulaaun
Gaaon raat bhar sunaaun
Main lori lori
Oh oh ho main lori lori

Anamika looks at Ruhana, who's fast asleep while patting her daughter's head. She smiles something at the moment and continues to sing.

Meri Muniya Rani bane
Mehlon ka Raja miley
Dekhe khushiyon ke mele
Dard kabhi na jhele
Oh ho..
Dekhe khushiyon ke mele
Dard kabhi na jhele
Leke god mein sulaao
Gaao raat bhar sunaao
Main lori lori
Hmm hmm main lori lori

Suhana also falls asleep. Anamika kisses her head and covers both the mother-daughter with a duvet.

Her eyes fell on her friend and she only hopes for the best for her.

Surely, they share an unbreakable bond and Anamika is proud of the same.

To Be Continued.

What is in store for these two families?

Stay tuned.