FF; BEING MRS. RAVAN KUMAR chap 113-117(LAST CHAP) Pg 157**updated** - Page 7

CHAPTER SEVEN

Santosh who was walking out of the room found them standing there with Ishita looking so pale and a bit distressed. Santosh knew exactly what was going on and that memory was still fresh in her mind when they had that fight. That room was a representation of everything what was good and bad between them.

'Uhh Raman... You can't take her in their...'' Said his mother

'Why...'' Said Raman looking at his mother

'Because... I haven't been able to fix your room given she is back now...Remember she hasn't been here for years'' Lied Santosh

'Ohh... Right ...'' Said Raman but he turned to Ishita and asked

'Are you sure you're okay...''

'Yeah... ' She answered

'I am sorry about...'' He said but she interrupted

'No... It is fine...'' She lied

'So... You need to just go to the balcony... Using this door...Come on...'' Said Santosh as she grabbed Raman's hand

She took them outside leading them through before she locked the door from the inside and left them there. Santosh was not going to waste any time because she knew that this memory issue that Raman was having was not going to last long and she was going to do everything in her power to make sure that they remembered what they shared.

Raman and Ishita got outside finding this beautifully laid down duvet with a couple of soft drinks and snacks on the side. It was so transparent what Santosh was trying to do with was not only a bit of a surprise to Ishita but it was also kind of funny.

'Wow...'' She said letting out a soft laugh

'Yeah... My mom can be too much sometimes...'' Said Raman luging as well

'I am not even sure this is okay for you.. You're sure you want to sit here...''Asked Ishita

'Yeah... ' He asked

'I mean won't it be uncomfortable for you...'' She asked

'Why not ...'' He asked

'Well with you injury and all I thought...'' She tried to talk but he interrupted

'Ishita... I had brain injury... Not broken bones...I can sit down you now...'' He said

'I am sorry... I was just ...'' She said but he interrupted again

'Being caring... I know. And that is so sweet of you but if you want me to be comfortable...'' He said sitting down as he grabbed her hand

'Just sit here with me and enjoy this really horrible picnic that my mom lovingly prepared...'' Said Raman

'Oh... That I can do ...'' She said as she comfortable sat down across from him

'Okay so what will you have...'' Said Ishita

'Juice please... Thank you...'' He replied and she poured him some juice

'Come on tell me what I have missed in these seven years... Do not leave anything out...'' Said Raman

'Oh... Uhhh... What do you want to know...'' Said Ishita who knew these kind of questions were going to be very frequent

'Are you married...'' He asked bluntly much to her surprise

'Uhhh No... You wouldn't divorce me...'' She answered

'Good... Something good came out of my stupidity...'' He said and she just smiled knowing his failure to grant her a divorce had nothing to do with love or care or concern

'Okay like what else have you been up to...'' He asked

'Uhh well... I have a job now... Which I absolutely love, by the way'' She said her face lighting up

'Yeah... I can see that...'' Said Raman smiling as he leaned back resting on his elbow and watched her talk

'It is like an online shopping website where you find everything. There is even a whole wide range of service and goods delivery depending on what you can afford.'' She said

'Oh yeah... You always said you would start one of your own. Maybe this will give you the experience you need to begin something that is yours... You know...'' Said Raman

'Right...'' Said Ishita feeling a little bad that she had to lie like this

'Okay... So what is it like ... Is it everything you thought it would be...'' He asked

'Yes and so much more... Oh God I love it so much and the people I work with are amazing...'' She said

'Yeah...'' He replied encouraging her to tell him more knowing she would go all day long talking about her and her computers if she wanted and he given he just wanted to hear the sound of her voice listened.

'Oh God I can't believe I feel in love with a Nerd...'' He said

'Okay first of all I was a geek not a Nerd and two I was the sexy kind of nerd. You know...'' She said putting her hands up and striking a pose before she threw her head back laughing

'You got that right...'' He said laughing

'And you were such a smartass...Walking around entitled like you owned the place'' She said Raman with an o-shaped expression on his face before he answered

'No I wasn't...''

'Yeah you were...'' She replied

'Ishu... You slapped me ...'' He said

'And rightly so... You bumped into me and then poured hot coffee on me and then insulted me...'' She said laughing

'I apologized...'' He said

'No you didn't... You just said oops... Who says oops...? After pouring hot coffee on someone else'' Said Ishita causing him to laugh

'I didn't think it was that hot. I genuinely didn't think it would hurt that much but then I turned and you just kind of whacked my face. It was really hard. I tried to pretend, be a man about it but my face was on fire...'' He said laughing

'Good... Because that meant you would never forget me. And it also grabbed your attention didn't it...?'' She laughed

'Yeah it did... You kept on talking... I think you might have even been cursing at me but I just couldn't take your eyes off you. You looked mesmerizing...'' He said staring at her

'What... I thought you were just being disrespectful because you kept smirking almost as if you were enjoying my pain...'' She said laughingly

'Actually I was enjoying your beauty...'' He said looking at her

She had this uncanny ability to make him feel like no matter how bad the world would get, he had her. He was finding it hard to comprehend how he could have let her go like that, not fighting for her. He was even afraid of remembering those memories because he had a feeling like if he chattered into that territory, he would come out hurt and alone. She was here and that is all that mattered.

Ishita saw him staring at her not taking his eyes off of her and when her eyes caught his, he began to smile again and that feeling she was pretending was not existent came back flushing out. He looked unbelievable and he had this way of looking at her like she was the only thing around. She wanted to look away but couldn't and in all honesty, didn't want to

'We are doing that thing which you like so much...'' He said

'What thing...'' She asked still looking in his eyes

'Where I look into your eyes and you look into mine and none of us wants to look away...'' Said Raman causing her to smile again

'I missed this...'' She said much to her surprise that she was getting carried away

'Yeah...'' He said as if surprised and she just nodded in affirmation

'I have to say though you opened your mouth and I thought you were going to say something disrespectful of crappy but you didn't...'' She said

'What did I say... ' He said trying to remember because he had genuinely forgotten

'You said and I quote... You look absolutely Breath taking...'' She said as s smile crept up her face

'And you slapped me again and walked away...'' He said Ishita replying

'Oops...'' And they both threw their heads back laughing

It was soothing and unbelievable peaceful when she talked no matter how boring the topic seemed. He looked at her and smiled thinking to himself how in the world did he ever allow her to go away from him. They talked like old friends, like that seven ear separation was nonexistent.

Shagun had come looking for Raman with medicine in her hands that Santosh had given her to take to Raman. She made it to their room and she peeped in and he was not there. She wondered where he was and remembered how he always liked to sit on that balcony. He always said he found that place to be peaceful and he loved the feel he got especially when he wanted to spend time alone. She headed out and when she got to the glass door she could see he was throwing his head back laughing his heart out and wondered who he was laughing with.

Even before the accident she could never get him to laugh like that, where he had that sparkle in his eyes. He looked so at peace, more than he had been in those years they had spent together. She walked to the glass door and in the corner of the balcony she could see Ishita was saying something to him and he kept laughing holding his stomach given how hard he must have been laughing.

'What the...'' She muttered to herself

She quickly walked to the door and turned the knob only to realize it was locked from the inside with a key that was not in the lock. She kept on waving hand and Raman kept on pretending she was not their but Ishita could see him steal glances at her back and she turned only to see Shagun fidgeting with the door to get in.

'Oh... I think she wants to talk to you...'' Said Ishita

'Why... I do not get why she is always here...'' Said Raman looking at Ishita before he added

'And now I don't think I like her very much because every time you see her, the light in your eyes disappears. It is like her being here reminds you of something bad. Kind of makes me wonder if I am missing something''

'What nonsense... Besides she works for you remember... You hired her a while back...'' Said Ishita

'Me... I hired her... To do what...?'' Said Raman

'Stylist... You needed a designer and stylist for one of your campaigns and she was available so she helped out and somehow stayed on...'' Said Ishita

'Stylist... I really can't remember thing...'' He said a bit disheartened

'Well give it time. It will come to you. Besides you really do not have to be rude to her. She was or is a very good friend of yours who cares about you.'' Said Ishita who was trying to be diplomatic about it but Raman saw right through it

'Uhh ha...'' Said Raman with a smirk on his face because he could see she was really trying hard not to be jealous but he could see right through it. He turned to Shagun and nodding at her as if asking what she wanted

'Medicine...'' She shouted

'What is she saying...'' Said Raman

'I think she is saying medicine... Wait you're supposed to be having your medication now...?'' Asked Ishita to which Raman shrugged his shoulders as if to say he didn't know

'What crap... You're supposed to be taking care of yourself. Wait let me call your mother. I can't believe she just locked the door'' Said Ishita grabbed her phone and dialed Santosh's number

Raman sat back down and folded his hands around his chest and he just began watching her again. It was like that separation she was talking about never even happened between them because she was still the caring loving Ishita that he remembered. It was like nothing about her had changed which was impossible and he knew it. Maybe she was being this kind and civil because she thought he was going to die given his accident but never the less, he was glad she was here.

'Hello... Mrs. Bhalla ...'' Said Ishita causing Raman to frown in wonder

'Yeah Ishita what is it? Is Raman okay...'' Asked Santosh

'Yes he is fine. I just wanted to tell you that Shagun is here outside with Raman's medication and you sort of locked the door and left with the keys.'' Said Ishita

'What medication...'' Said Santosh pretending

'I am not sure. She has a tray with a glass of water and some medicines ...'' Said Ishita

'That is nonsense... He still has a couple of hours to go and thus no medicine till then. Unless he wants to rest there is no problem besides I thought he would want some fresh air so that is why I took you all to the balcony'' Said Santosh

'Okay... But why did you lock the door...'' Asked Ishita

'I don't know, it must have been a force of habit. I will try and get back to you as soon as I can. Right now I am a bit busy...'' Said Santosh hugging up as she smiled

'Mrs. Bhalla... Hello... Mrs. Bh.'' Said Ishita but Santosh had already hung up

'Your mother... I swear...'' Said Ishita before turning and looking at Shagun

Raman chucked and kept looking at her

'Shagun... Go talk to Mrs. Bhalla...'' yelled Ishita and Shagun shrugged her shoulders as she pointed to her ears saying she couldn't hear

'Mrs. Bhalla... Go talk...'' Said Ishita but Shagun just looked at her and out of frustration stomped her feet and walked back downstairs

'And now she is pissed...'' Said Ishita as she sat back down before she turned to look at Raman who was just staring at her

'What...'' She asked

'Is it wrong that all I can think about is kissing you...'' He said and she frowned a little out of surprise and embarrassment and said

'What... No... It will not be good... Your sick and I don't think it is fine.'' She stammered causing him to chuckles as he said

'Ishi... ' He let out a soft laugh before he added

'Ishita are you really saying I can't kiss you because I had brain surgery...''

'No... I mean yes...'' She said stammering

'Wow... Remind me never to ask for medical advice from you...'' He said letting out a soft laugh again

'No... I mean that it might...'' She began to stammer and he could see she was uncomfortable about the whole thing and rightly so. They had not been together for a while; she had every right to have her reservations

'Relax... Just because I really want to and it is all I can imagine right now. Doesn't mean I will... I am not a dog...'' He said smiling before he leaned down and tried to look into her eyes that she was desperately trying to hide

'Relax...'' He added

Mihika who was walking by realized that maybe her sister was in a situation she probably wouldn't have wanted so she walked over and banged on her door again making them look at her. Ishita then got up and signaled her to get the key which Mihika obliged to do.

'There you go...'' She said after opening the door

'Oh thank you so much...'' Said Ishita before she turned to Raman and said

'This one needs to go in and rest a bit. I will be back to see you later...''#

'Wait... Where exactly will you be going'' Asked Raman

'I told you... I have work now so I have some things I have to take care of...'' Said Ishita

'Oh right... That is going to take a while to get used to...So will I see you later...'' He asked desperation in his eyes

'Of course...'' She said smiling before she led him to his room and walked out with Mihika

Meanwhile back in the living room, Shagun had been fuming since the whole medicine and balcony issue. Mrs. Bhalla had no right to do that and it wasn't fair that she got to be treated like that again by Raman and his family again. Santosh walked into the living room all smiles once she saw Ishita walk out of the house with Mihika. She and Raman had been on that balcony close to an hour and a half and that is more than she had hoped more so on day 1. Maybe this was going to be easier than she thought. She looked up and saw Shagun who was looking like she was about to blow up with all the anger on her face.

'Arre huh... I forgot about her...'' Santosh murmured to herself

'Ammi... What was the use of sending me out there if Raman didn't need his medicine and why did you lock the door...'' Said Shagun

'I am an old woman, so I forgot and about the door issue I also forget, it was a force of habit thing that is why I locked the place'' She lied

'What do you mean? You must have seen them sitting there...'' Shagun aid

'Well I didn't care to look attentively...'' Said Santosh as she tried to hide her smile

'Oh really...? Then why are you smiling?'' Asked Shagun who had seen her

'Because...'' Said Santosh

'Because what...'' Asked a pissed Shagun and Santosh came forward and turned he around as she looked at the stairway

Raman was coming down the stairs holding an empty water bottle in one hand and a snack in another. He looked quite relaxed and when he looked up at them he smiled before walking to the kitchen. Santosh with a smile on her face turned to Shagun and said

'You know the last time I saw him that relaxed...'' To which Shagun just stayed there looking at her knowing where this conversation is going

'6 Years ago... The night he found out Ishita was pregnant again...'' Added Santosh

'That is not true... I make him happy...'' Said Shagun unconvincingly

'Come on... Even you can't possibly believe that. I wanted my son to just enjoy a few hours of what he lost. I wanted my son to be happy and smile from the heart like he is doing now. So I am sorry that your feelings are hurt, I really am but the selfish mother in me is not sorry that Ishita is back in this house...'' Said Santosh before she turned and walked away saying

'Raman... Can I help you with something...''

Meanwhile Ishita and Mihika had managed to leave the Bhalla mansion and Mihika could see her sister was freaking out more than she was leading on.

'Ishu... Talk to me ...'' Said Mihika

'About what...'' Said Ishita

'Oh come on... This is me you're talking to...'' Said Mihika

'Fine... This is going to be harder than I thought...'' Said Ishita

'Well what did you think? I still do not get why we are even here. Every time I look at Shagun and that Mr. Bhalla I just want to scream and probably punch him. I don't know how you manage to stay so calm... And I do not get why you are helping them. They would careless if you are dead'' Said Mihika and Ishita could see her anger was a bit justified

'Calm down already, I will fix this. I just need this year to go perfectly, that is all and everything will be fine...'' said Ishita

'Why are you even doing this Ishu? Tell me honestly...'' Asked Mihika

'You won't understand but I need to do this. And in all honesty, it is for my family...'' Said Ishita before she turned to look out the window

'Ishu, these people can't be trusted. They use you and when they are done they throw you out like garbage. They do not know how to treat people...'' Said Mihika

I am so ready for them this time. Let them give it their best shot...'' Said Ishita

'You know you scare even me when you get like this...'' Said Mihika and she meant it

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Chapter Eight; scroll down

CHAPTER EIGHT

Ishita had spent a few weeks in the Bhalla house and like always she would come back from work, spend a few hours talking to Raman before she would go to Mihika and her room to rest and the routine would begin the following day. Raman had had brain surgery but he was no idiot. He began to notice this pattern and he knew that for whatever reason she was holding back a lot.

Even when he just held her hand she would flinch a little almost as if she was fighting with herself not to scream with disgust. He knew something was off, in fact it didn't make sense that she would even allow to be here after all those years apart. Did she love him, of course she did, he could see that when she looked at him and when she worried for him but he was beginning to wonder if that was enough

'Oh Ishu... Wait...'' He called her as she made her way out of the house that morning

'Yeah...'' She answered as she turned to look at him

'Won't you have breakfast with us...'' He asked

'No... I am late I can't...'' She answered

'Come on... I am sure your boss wouldn't want you to go out on an empty stomach...'' He said as she smiled as she answered

'Actually he would appreciate it more if I am not late...'' she answered

'Okay fine... How about lunch... I can come and pick you from where ever you work...'' He said and she stayed looking at him and he could see she wanted to say no

'Come on... I just want to share a meal with you. You do realize we haven't even had a meal together. Ever and you have been leaving here for the better part of a month now...'' He insisted

'Okay fine... I will call you and tell you where we should meet...'' She reluctantly agreed before she walked out leaving Raman smiling

'Raman, come on your breakfast as ready...'' Said Shagun

'Oh no... I am having this one with Mihika. She and I have a lot of catching up to do...'' He said before he grabbed his and another plate and made his way to Mihika's room

'Where is he going'' Asked Mr. Bhalla

'To catch up with Mihika...'' Said Shagun disgusted before she disheartened said

'I have suddenly lost my appetite...'' and with that she walked out of the dining room much to Santosh's amusement

'You know you do not have to show how much you're enjoying this...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Why not...? When Ishita cried her eyes out, you didn't seem to hide it...'' Said Santosh before she grabbed her plate and walked away as well leaving Mr. Bhalla alone at the dining table

Raman made it to Mihika's room taking a deep breath before he knocked at the door. Of all the people in that house, Mihika was the one person who pretty much avoided him and Mihika never hide it. When he walked into the living room, she walked away, when he tried to make conversation with her she pretended he wasn't there and most of the time just kept quiet or walked away. He was going to make an effort to try and see how he would get back the friend he once had or better yet, try and fix whatever he did

'Hey...'' He said excited but Mihika just looked at him like he was crazy

'Is Ishita okay...'' Mihika asked

'What... Yeah she is fine. She just left for work.'' Said Raman

'Then what are you doing here...'' She asked

'I... Uhhh... I just wanted to share a meal with you. If you don't mind ...'' He said

'I am a bit busy right now...'' She said

'What is with you sisters and skipping breakfast? I am not taking no for an answer...'' He said and grabbed the trolley that had breakfast and he invited himself in

Mihika who genuinely didn't want to deal with this become irritated with the whole thing. He was very persistent and stubborn she had.

'I really am not that hungry...'' She insisted

'But you are a little hungry so you can have a little breakfast...'' He said and she knowing he wouldn't burgh just gave in

'Fine...'' She said removing her files and laptop before she sat down

' Alright then...'' He said as he served her

There was an awkward silence in the room because she really didn't have anything to say to him and he wanted to ask so many things but didn't know where to start.

'So... this is the part where I try and make small talk so that I can get a word out of you but knowing you, I wouldn't even bother so I will get to the point...'' He said and she looked at him

'What happened to us'' He asked

'What do you mean?'' She asked

'You and I were so close. You were like my best friend what happened.'' He asked again

'We just grew apart...'' She lied

'Oh come on Mihika, it is much more than that and you know it.'' He insisted

'I don't know what you want me to say...'' Said Mihika

'Just tell me the truth...'' He said

Mihika looked at him and everything came flushing back

Flash Back

'Raman... please I am begging you. She needs your help and we have nowhere else to go. Your father ...'' Said Mihika who was in tears but Raman said

'Mihika please... I care about you because you are my very close friend but this topic of Ishita is something I really do not want to hear...'' He said

'Raman... She needs help... We have run out of money and we need it so that she can have...'' Said Mihika as she cried but Raman interrupted

'What is it with you Iyers and money... Seriously, so you're not even here to apologize for what you sister did but to ask for my money...'' He said

'Raman please my sister is dy ...'' Said Mihika but Raman lost his patience and said

'GET OUT... '

'Please just listen to me...'' Said Mihika as she got on her knees and pleaded some more

'I said get out of my office and do not come back here or try and show your face here again...'' He said before he called security

End of Flash Back

'Believe me Raman, the truth might be a bit much for you to handle right now...'' Said Mihika

'Meaning what...'' He said she got up and walked to the door opening it and looking at him

'Concentrate on getting better and just let things be'' Said Mihika

'Mihika what is...'' Said Raman but she interrupted

'I would advise to let these memories come to you and do not allow people to manipulate the truth. It is common around here...'' She said

'Mihika just tell me...'' He said

'Please I humbly ask you to leave. I really have a lot of work...'' Said Mihika holding the door

Raman stood up a bit shocked and walked out with the satisfaction that there was whole lot more to the story than meets the eye and the people who would tell him the truth were certainly not going to. He needed to get to the bottom of this but he had no idea where to start. He got back down stairs and asked the driver to get ready because they were going out

'Raman... Is everything okay...'' asked Santosh

'Yeah... I just need to go out. I feel suffocated here...'' He lied

'Is there any place you have in mind. I can keep you company...'' Said Shagun

'No... I am good thank you... I just want to be alone for some time...'' He replied

He walked upstairs and changed into something much more comfortable and walked out. When he got to the car he told the driver

'Okay first things first whatever my father is paying you, I will pay you double on condition you do not report back to him regarding my activities.'' He Said

'Sir...'' Said the surprised driver

'Come one. I know my father is paying you to spy on me for him. I know my family and they are very nosy. It is fine they do it because they worry but I want my privacy. So do we have a deal ...'' He asked

'Oh sure... Definitely ...'' Said the driver who was just happy with the pay rise

'From now on, you are my personal driver is that clear...'' He said

'Of course...'' Said the driver turning the key in the ignition as he asked

'So where are we going...'' He asked

'Mihir's place... I need to talk to my brother...'' Said Raman

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Mihir loved his job and most importantly loved his boss. He was allowed creative freedom to do what he wanted as long as it stayed in the guidelines of what was required. He had taken a sabbatical and having worked for Ishita for almost 3 years nonstop it was the least she could do and so she granted it to him.

He was enjoying his free time and he loved it because it gave him time to do what he loved the most in this world... Paint...

He was lost in his own world like he was every time he painted only to be surprised by a knock on the door

'Who is it...'' He called out

'Raman... Come on yaar open the door...'' Said Raman and to say Mihir was surprised would have been an understatement. He walked to the door and opened it shocked

'What the hell are you doing here? And how the hell did you manage to come without your watch dog Shagun...'' Said Mihir as he looked at Raman

'Wow... I think a welcome... Come on in would have been more appropriate...'' Said Raman

'Raman, please... You told me you would never set foot in this place because even the bottom of your shoe was too expensive to step in it...'' Said Mihir still holding his door

'Wait... I said that... I really said that...'' Said Raman totally surprised

'That and much more...'' Said Mihir

'That is a very superficial thing to say...'' He said holding his head

'Okay... Come in...'' Said Mihir as he grabbed his hand and led him inside

'Sorry... I got a bit light headed...'' He said

'It is fine... Can I get you something...? Water maybe ...'' Said Mihir

'Water would be great thank you...'' Said Raman and Mihir left the room and went to get water

Raman looked around and he had to admit, it was a nice place. It was so Mihir in so many ways, there were art pieces all over the walls and it was filled with so much color. It was pretty homey in a bachelor kind of way

'Yo... This is really a nice place...'' Said Raman

'Thank you... Means a lot coming from you'' Said Mihir as he handed Raman the bottled water.

Raman opened the bottle and began chugging down the water while Mihir sat back and folded his hands on his chest and looked at him. Raman who was finding it difficult to start this conversation with Mihir began looking around the room like he was searching for something and Mihir could see right through it

'Now are you going to tell me what you're doing here'' He said

'What nonsense... I just came to say hello to my baby brother'' Said Raman

'Bullshit...'' Said Mihir

'Why is that bullshit...'' Said Raman

'Because... Even you cannot believe this I am a perfect brother facade is working. You don't like me, I don't like you. We practically hate each other and that is how our relationship works...'' Said Mihir in a relaxed manner like it wasn't new

'I don't hate you. I may not have agreed with your life choices but I never hated you...'' Said a surprised Raman

'Yeah I think that brain injury was really bad than we originally thought...'' Said Mihir jokingly as he chuckled

'Mihir don't joke I am serious...'' Said Raman disheartened and Mihir could see it

'I don't remember anything and what I should remember is also a bit of a blur so I am all over the place. Mom and Ishita are keeping things from me and dad, well he is always secretive so he won't tell me anything...'' Raman added and for the first time Mihir could see he was struggling

'Okay... What do you want to know...'' Mihir said

'Everything... I just want everything... I want to remember. Did you know Mihika and I are not friends anymore? She really hates me man... And that Shagun, she won't leave me alone and Ishu who should be bothered with that or at least be jealous doesn't even mind at all'' Said Raman

'What do you mean?'' Asked Mihir

'Last week, Ishu and I were talking at the balcony and Shagun shows up. Now normally this wouldn't be a problem because she does that a lot but this time she just sat there and wouldn't leave. Then she held my hand and wouldn't let go. She was clearly flirting with me and I should have probably turned her away but I wanted to see Ishu's reaction so I let her. Ishita just sat there like this was something that she expected or was supposed to happen. Then after a while everything just...'' Said Raman folding his hand in a fist out of frustration

'Okay calm down ... What were you all talking about...'' Said Mihir

'Nothing important it was just a general conversation but Shagun said something to Ishu. Well she said it in a general sense but I had a feeling it was meant for Ishu...'' Said Raman

'What did she say...'' Said Mihir

'She said that sometimes people give up things and throw them away and once they realize what they had lost, the comeback claiming it, not realizing they lost their right to it... Then she said she was supposed to be celebrating some sort of 4 year anniversary with her fianc and that is when Ishu walked away'' Said Raman

'Ohhh...'' Said Mihir realizing that Raman's and Shagun's 4 year anniversary was the week before and she usually celebrated it in a grand manner

'What is Ohhh? What does that mean'' Said Raman

'Calm down... Listen you and Ishita have not been together for a very long time. You need to understand and give her time to warm up to you again.'' Said Mihir

'Okay but that still doesn't answer the remaining one thousand questions I have...'' Said Raman

'You need to calm down Raman. These memories that you so desperately want might not be what you expect plus the doctor told us one memory at a time.'' Said Mihir

'Okay I get that but first tell me, why is Shagun in my house...'' He asked bluntly

'I don't think I can answer that'' Said Mihir

'Come on... Please I need to know...'' Said Raman and Mihir hesitantly says

'She is your fiance...''

'WHAT'' Said a surprised Raman

'You proposed exactly two years after Ishita left...'' Said Mihir

'What nonsense... How can I be engaged to another woman, when I am still very much married, and very much in love with another'' Said Raman

'Like I said... Take it slow... It will come back to you. Maybe you should follow the doctor's advice and get a therapist...'' Said Mihir

'I am not getting a therapist...'' Said Raman who was getting angry

'Okay... I don't know how to help you...'' Said Mihir who was genuinely feeling bad for him

'You can just tell me...'' Said Raman

'I can't do that...'' Said Mihir

'Why not...'' He asked

'Because then it would mean I give you my version of events and in this story, the only version of events that should matter should be yours. Also my opinion about most people is a bit biased'' Said Mihir

'So what do you suppose I do. I am going crazy and I don't know what to do. I can't lose her again Mihir. I don't know what the hell I was thinking but I have to fight to have her back and in order for me to do that I need to understand why she left in the first place'' Said Raman.

'This is a little awkward for me to talk about Raman. I can't talk about her like that...'' Said Mihir

'Like what...'' Asked Raman

'Like she is yours...'' Answered Mihir and this just made his brother freak out even more

'I knew it... That has to be the only explanation. She is seeing someone else isn't she? I knew it. Given the time she spends at work and how much she holds back when she talks to me I knew something is off and this has to be it...'' Said Raman

'Whoa... Whoa calm down... What the hell are you even saying...'' Said Mihir

'She only spends 3 hours with me every day since she moved in...'' Said Raman

'What...'' Said a surprised Mihir

'Yeah... I counted... And most of the time she is away from the house. I think I lost her that is why I need to remember such that I can fight to win her back. She loves me, I know that. I just need to remind her...'' Said Raman

'Are you sure about that'' Asked Mihir genuinely

'Yes... There are a lot of things I forgot Mihir but that look in her eyes when she looks at me has never changed since the day she fell in love with me...'' Said Raman

'No... I mean are you sure you want her back...'' Said Mihir and Raman kept quiet for a minute before he said

'What ever she did or I did, she is the one for me...'' Said Raman

Mihir felt really bad and he knew given all their differences he cared about his brother and right now Raman was looking like the shadow of the man he knew.

'Okay... Okay... I have a suggestion. In order to understand the lapse in memory, maybe we go back to the beginning...'' Said Mihir

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