FF; BEING MRS. RAVAN KUMAR chap 113-117(LAST CHAP) Pg 157**updated** - Page 28

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

'Papa... She is very smart, smatter than she leads on. Believe me she got this. Besides, I am sure whatever she is doing, she will work with your input. Isn't it'' He said as he turned to look at Ishita

'Of course...'' Said Ishita who was a bit surprised

I mean Kushan said he would talk to him but come on this was a bit too much. He was way too calm given what was actually going on. Yes she bought the shared in his company name but when it came down it, Ishita could still claim her share from him and still take his company if she wanted to and he surely must have known that. Amnesia or not, that was obvious to someone with a business sense like him. She was beginning to get suspicious given how he was behaving.

'Oh my boy, how do I make you understand that this woman, this woman is a...'' He tried to say but Raman guessing how this sentence was going to end turned to his mother and said

'Mama... Please convince dad for me. I know in my heart that this is the right thing. I know in my gut she will come good...''

'Raman I think you should listen to your father...'' Said Santosh all the while Ishita was just standing there looking at them go at it

'Ishita is not your wife, she and you are separated and for a good reason. You wanted to divorce her but she disappeared and we couldn't get her signature. She is the reason my family fell apart. Believe me son she is not what she seems...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Hold on, what do you mean disappeared? You really think if I wanted this divorce I would fail to find her?'' he asked much to Ishita's surprise and his mother's

'What do you mean?'' Said Shagun

'No... I mean if I wanted this divorce as much as you all claim I did, all I had to do is file and the courts would have served her to show up for hearing... If I never filed, it meant I never wanted it. That is how I know no matter how bad she might have been, there was a part of me that still trusted her'' Said Raman

This time this answer was deliberate for two very important reasons, one was to let Shagun know that no matter what, him and her were never going to work, they were doomed form the start and two to ensure Ishita that it was always her from the start no matter what.

'Raman... Why aren't you listening to us...'' Said Shagun

'I am sorry but you all are telling me things that aren't reason enough for me to distrust her. If she hated me so much to want to hurt me, why is she here now? I mean she could have stayed away and just let me suffer and wallow but she showed up...Why...'' He said looking at Shagun

'Because your father promised her things and money'' Said Shagun

'I am not interested in your money thank you...I have enough of my own'' Said Ishita who took offense to that

'Will you shut your mouth. You are just enjoying this and taking advantage of his illness'' Said Shagun angrily at Ishita

'Ohh f**k you Shagun and if anyone is using anyone it is you...'' Said Ishita

'Will you two stop it...'' Said Santosh

'Raman listen to me can I at least have some sort of power when it comes to major decisions at least. That way, I can tell what she is doing...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Fine... Ishita whatever you do about the company, make sure my father is in the know'' He said looking at Ishita

'Fair enough...'' She answered

'I can't believe it... I can't believe you are winning again...With everything about Abhimanyu and that pregnancy'' Said Shagun but Raman cut her off

'Abhi who... Why is it that name so familiar...'' He said holding his head as he began his theatrics and began tumbling back as he fell at Ishita's feet

Shagun began freaking out and ran to him but he intentionally seeing Shagun grabbed Ishita's hand and Ishita out of instinct got down and held his head pulling him into her as she held his head on her chest

'Raman...'' She called him but he just held onto her and flinching his fist for about a minute or two before he calmed down.

He looked up and Ishita and smiled at her before he answered his mother's calls

'Raman... Raman... Are you alright...'' Asked Santosh

'Yeah... I am okay... I am fine...'' He said as he sat back on the ground and looked at them

'Does it hurt...'' Said Santosh worried

'Only for a minute... It is alright... I am alright...'' He said before he turned to Shagun and asked

''Sorry... What were you saying''

'She is telling us of how she is leaving this house and going to a friend's place for a few days...'' Said Santosh

'No I wasn't...'' Said a surprised Shagun

'Well as of this minute, it is what you are going to do...'' Said Santosh causing Raman to have smile creep up his face something that didn't go unnoticed by Ishita

'Raman...'' Ishita called him slightly amused

'Huh...'' He answered as he held his head again causing Ishita to shake her head as she smiled

'Ishita can you please help take him to his room...'' Said Santosh and Ishita agreed helping him up as they all went upstairs to his room

Shagun could see given how pissed Santosh looked that she was in a lot of trouble and this didn't help matters one bit. They all looked at Ishita and Raman as they disappeared upstairs before Shagun began

'Ammi I am so sorry...'' She said but Santosh was in no mood

'Okay I need you to leave this house for a few days until I am sure that he is okay.'' Santosh said

'Santosh Come on...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'You... If you know what is good for you. You will stay out of this...'' Santosh said and Mr. Bhalla kept quiet

'Now I need not repeat myself. You need to leave for a few days until these episodes reduce...'' Added Santosh

'Where do you suppose I should go...'' Said Shagun

'I don't know... I don't care but if you think I am going to allow you keep on doing this nonsense just because you can't handle a little competition much less from a woman who hasn't been around for ages, you got another thing coming'' Said Santosh

'What is the matter with you? Why are you so stupid? Why can't you see that she is playing you? Your just showing how so little you know and maybe if you got out more or bothered to find out about your husband's business, you would release how Ishita is playing you and your son...'' Shagun said forgetting for a second that Mr. Bhalla

'SHAGUN...'' He yelled and when she tuned to look at him, his eyes were bloodshot red with antagonism

Santosh who was of course embarrassed and hurt with what Shagun had just said to her turned to her husband and said

'Why do you seem so surprised? She only does what you tell her. isn't it...'' before looking at Shagun and walking away

'I am so sorry I didn't...'' Shagun who had begun to tear up knew that thing shad gone from bad to worse in a split second

'Get out...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Please...'' She said

'I SAID GET THE HELL OUT OF MY HOUSE...'' He yelled again and Ishita who was coming from upstairs head him and she interfered

'She is not going anywhere...'' Ishita said

'This doesn't concern you. Mind your business...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Oh actually it does concern me. See if she goes, it means I have to deal with your son's neediness and I am in no mood. Besides he has needs that I can't fulfill and only she can. SO as soon as she walks out, I follow.'' Said Ishita

'What the hell... What are you trying to prove'' Said Mr. Bhalla disgusted

'Nothing... I am just looking out for me. You see I can here to help him remember, not take care of him. That is her job not mine and even though you won't admit it, your wife can't fulfill every single need he has...'' She said and Mr. Bhalla disgusted just walked out of the living room to go check on his wife

Shagun stood there in bit of awe and also a bit of worry. There was no way she was doing this out of the goodness of her heart. She had an aim that Shagun had to figure out fast. As Ishita made it all the way down the stairs, Shagun walked up to her and said

'Why did you do that''

'A thank you will suffice...'' Said Ishita

'If you think doing will somehow sing my vote your way with the company...'' Said Shagun and Ishita burst out laughing as she said

'Shagun... You have no vote anywhere and even if you did, it would be irrelevant to me. I don't need the help you are offering...'' Said Ishita as she walked to the kitchen

'I don't believe you. I don't believe you did this for nothing...'' Said Shagun as she followed Ishita

'Okay fine... If you are not here, it means I won't be able to see you fall apart. I won't be able to see you break bit by bit while you watch him every day fall more and more in love with me. I don't want him back but I will be damned if I let you have him. By the time I am gone Shagun, you will be lucky if he even lets you breath the same air as he does. Oh and also my favorite part, I will watch you will fall down on Mr. Bhalla's feet asking for mercy while he does the exact same thing he did to me, throw your scrawny cheap good for nothing ass out ' Said Ishita as she grabbed the glass of juice

'Wha...'' Said a shocked Shagun

This Ishita, the woman who was standingin front of her right then was not the Ishitashe remembered. This one was different, more confident and self-aware. It was a bit petrifying and she also seemed like she knew a little more than she lead on. Did she really know about...? No... There was no way

'While you try to figure out what I do or don't know, I am going upstairs to take care of your fianc who all of a sudden seems to be allergic to you...'' Said Ishita laughing as she walked back upstairs leaving a shocked Shagun behind

Ishita knew exactly what was happening, she didn't then but she does now and she would be damned than let Shagun destroy another family, her and her accomplice. Raman deserved better than that and even with all their differences so did the Bhallas. Even as she tried to justify this with her moral talk, she also wanted to see Shagun suffer; she wanted to see her in pain, just as much as she felt.

She made it to her room completely forgetting the fact that she was supposed to be heading to Raman's room. She had a lot on her mind and she also had a lot of planning to do to make sure this was done within the required time. She had been leaving with Raman for close to 6 months and she was slowly running out of time to do what was required of her.

Staying here was also slowly becoming harder and harder. Raman sleeping right across the hallway didn't help matters either. She always felt a pull and this jealous she had for Shagun was slowly clouding her judgment and that wasn't cool. She enjoyed spending time with him, in fact she missed it and as hard as she was trying to down play it, it become harder and harder eve time she looked at her.

And there was that matter to the day. It was an important day for her and she always found a way to remember as also keep it alive as it is the only way she knew how to cope with that pain that never really goes away

'Ishita...'' She heard his voice

'Wow... Ishu get a hold of your senses... Now you are beginning to hear his voice...'' She said to herself

'What...'' Said an amused Raman as he let out a soft laugh

'Huh...'' Said Ishita as she turned around only to realize he was standing in her room in shorts and a vest that revealed those big muscles of his

'Were you thinking about me?'' He asked with an amused expression

'No...'' She said unconvincingly

'Oh God you're so deceiving right now...'' He said letting out a soft laugh

'I have no idea what you're talking about...'' She said as she walked over to the table placing her glass down

'Okay... I get it. You won't admit it, I get it...'' He said as he locked the door and made it to where she was standing

'If it is any consolation, I think about you all the time, every time...'' He said as he looked at her licking his lips and he bit his lower lip

She looked at him first as her eyes trailed to his lips and she couldn't look away. She kept on looking at them and when he noticed, his lips turned again as a smiled crept up his face melting her heart.

'You know...'' He said grabbing her attention

'You don't have to look at them. If you want to kiss them they are here for the taking...'' He said in a naughty way causing her to have an o-shaped expression on her mouth

'What the...'' She said as she chuckled causing him to throw his head back laughing

Before his memories came back, he had to hold back a little, putting into consideration he had a fiance who was just across the room from his and also out of respect for her. But now that it was all back, he didn't care. All he wanted was that she stayed with in as his and he was going to do everything in his power to make sure if came to pass.

'What has gotten into you'' Ishita asked

'You know what... But you just won't give it...'' He said being as direct as he could possibly be

'Raman... 'She said still in a bit of a shock but he played it down instead

'What... I am allowed to want what I want...'' He said laughing as she grabbed her hand and led her out to the balcony with him

'I really have...'' She said as she grabbed a red rose scented candle and followed him but he interrupted

'Work... I know... Besides shouldn't you keep that stupid company that over works you since you won your won company and all...'' He said

'Ha-ha no... I don't own RKB I am just helping out. I happen to like my job...'' She said

'I get that, believe me... Besides who would want to work for the Bhallas'' He said

'Oh come on Raman that is low.'' She said

'No...No I didn't mean it like that. What I meant was, the kind of things you love to do and the things we do are completely different. You wouldn't love it even if you tried...'' Said Raman

'True... But we don't always do things that we want. Sometimes it is alright to deviate a bit for a greater good'' Said Ishita looking away

'Wow... Look at you speaking all grown up talk...'' He said playfully trying to ease the tension

'What... Seriously how hard did you hit your head in that accident'' Said Ishita laughing and he laughed as well

'Okay on a serious note...'' He said grabbing her attention

'I am putting my trust in you with one of the most important things in my life. Please do not let me down...'' He said and she knew he was talking about his company

'I won't... I promise you. My promise doesn't mean much now but, believe me, I won't let anything go wrong with it...'' Said Ishita

'No it does... Trust me it does...'' He answered

'I have to ask thought. In there, that was way too easy. For you to easily allow me that power much less at your father's expense'' She said and he could see she was surprised

'I talked to Kushan he explained everything to me'' He lied

'Even then, this is your father we are talking about. Nothing comes before him, not even your blind faith in me. This was a first...'' She said much to his surprise that she thought that way

'Really... You really think that...'' He asked a bit taken back with her statement

'Yeah I do... Besides it is no secret. He would walk into a moving bus for you. You both think alike that is why you were always his favorite'' She said

'I don't know about that...'' He said as he watched her turn and light the candle as she rested it on the rail on a candle holder

'What are you doing?'' He asked

'Something I do every year today...'' She replied trying to be vague but he knew.

She closed her eyes and said a little prayed and he looking at her did the same as he fought the tears that were threatening to fill his eyes.

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'Yeah I do... Besides it is no secret. He would walk into a moving bus for you. You both think alike that is why you were always his favorite'' She said

'I don't know about that...'' He said as he watched her turn and light the candle as she rested it on the rail on a candle holder

'What are you doing?'' He asked

'Something I do every year today...'' She replied trying to be vague but he knew.

She closed her eyes and said a little prayed and he looking at her did the same as he fought the tears that were threatening to fill his eyes.

'I have to ask though... was that really an episode or you just wanted to get her into trouble...'' Ishita asked

'What do you mean...'' He said playing dumb

'When your mother threatened to throw her out, you smiled...'' She said

'I have no idea what your talking about...'' He said cheekily before he turned and smiled taking the glass of juice she was sipping on and sipping himself

Ishita just shook her head and smiled knowing that in that living room, that was not an episode, he was just being naughty and as much as she wanted to reprimend him, she kind of enjoyed it so she let it slide.

Shagun who had been watching them for close to 5 minutes was seeing that this Raman seemed different and she thought Ishita was playing her charm and was warming her way into his heart again something which she feared because it meant her plans got hampered. She walked over to where they were and opened the door of the balcony attracting their attention

'Hey you... How are you feeling ...'' She asked as she walked out sitting in the middle and pushing Ishita away

'I am good... ' Said Raman fighting his irritation

'I was a bit worried there... Do you remember why you had the flashes...'' She asked hoping he said yes

'No... Not really...'' He said

'So you have no memory of anything till now...'' She asked again

'Nope, nothing till now...'' He said

'Right... at least you are not feeling better. Right Ishu'' Said Shagun as she turned to look at Ishita who just smiled hiding her jealousy as she answered

'Right...''

'So you needed something...'' Raman who wanted to get rid of her said

'No... I just wanted to hang out with you guys. You are always together and talking only God knows about what...'' Said Shagun as she let out a soft laugh but no one reciprocated and she was slowly getting the realization that she wasn't wanted there

'Right...'' Said Raman as he turned and looked away

'Plus... There is that little thing... You know...'' Said Shagun

'What...'' Asked Raman who in all honesty just wanted her out of there

'You don't remember... Come on guess...'' She said

'I am in no mood to guess... Shagun if you want to say somethingjust say it'' Said Raman irritated

'Fine... It is our 5 year anniversary...'' Said Shagun as she held his hand and rested her head on his shoulder

'What...'' He said

'Yeah... Can you believe it? It has been 5 years and I am still in love with you now like I was then...'' Said Shagun

She knew Ishita would hurt hearing this; in fact she was depending on it. So what if the day was a few more weeks ahead, Raman would have no idea and she always knew being the gentleman Raman was he was going to act accordingly and give her what was rightfully hers OR so she thought.

This day held so much significance for Ishita and Raman and she knew if she wanted to put Ishita off her game, what more than today. She would hit where it hurt the most and it was working.

Ishita who was holding this empty glass of juice in her hand held onto it as tight as she could fighting with everything in her body not to break down. It hurt... This really hurt given what day it was, for them both (Ishita and Raman), it hurt knowing of all days, he chose of begin his relationship on that day. It hurt to think he just brushed it off and chose to forget.

Raman turned and looked at Ishita knowing Shagun had hit a nerve so bad and it was going to take a lot to simmer her down. Yes, he and Shagun always went out on their anniversary but that was for another few weeks but he wouldn't tell her that given he was supposed to be having amnesia. It broke his heart to see Ishita that hurt and he could see she was fighting hard to keep her composure...

'So what are we doing this year...'' Asked Shagun as she turned and looked at Raman but all his attention was with Ishita

'Raman... Come on tell me...'' Said Shagun as he pulled his chin down forcing him to look at her and at this point Ishita had pretty much hit breaking point

She removed the candle from the holder putting down the glass she was holding before she cleared her voice saying

'I will see you later Raman...'' She said and tried to walk away but he grabbed her hand

'I am so sorry...'' He pleaded

'What for... Go celebrate your anniversary. I will be here when you get back...As always'' She said trying to hold back the bitterness but failed

'Ishita...Ishu...'' He called her but she walked away leaving them there

Raman got up in a bid to follow her but Shagun dragged him down as she carelessly said

'She is fine... She is just tired... Come on...'' And Raman couldn't take it anymore

'What is the matter with you...? Are you crazy...'' He said

'Raman... Calm down...'' She said seeing how pissed he was

'Today is the death anniversary of my child, my baby boy. And I have this very sneaky feeling you already knew that. How could you be so callous to want to hurt someone like that'' He said

'I didn't know...'' She lied

'Bullshit... And you just said that knowing it would hurt her... What is the matter with you...Are you that childish...'' He said as he pushed her away much to her surprise

'Raman... Listen to me that baby wasn't even...'' But before she could complete he interrupted

'DON'T... Do not even go their... I may not remember the last 7 years of my life, doesn't mean I am completely oblivious to the years before. I am not so sure what I saw in you when I asked you to marry me because if this is how you are, my God I am so glad I never actually got that divorce because you would have been the death of me...'' He said and he walked away following Ishita to her room and Shagun stayed seated at that balcony shattered and broken knowing she needed serious reinforcement

She grabbed her phone and began dialing hoping that idiot would answer, and he did

'Yeah... Meet me at the usual place in 15 minutes, we may have a problem...'' She said as she left the balcony and walked out

Meanwhile, Raman had made it to Ishita's room and he kept on knocking at her door for her to open but she wouldn't

'Ishita come on... Please open the door... Ishita... Come on...'' He said but there was no sound

Ishita could hear him bang at her door but she was in no mood to deal with that. She put her hand on her mouth and let her tears flow. She had not right to even be mad at him because everyone had their own way of dealing with things but she also knew that it didn't help knowing he just forgot about it. Did it mean he too believed his father's ridiculous story about her aborting?

'Ishita come on please... ' Raman begged his voice breaking but she didn't respond

'If you don't open this door I am going to break it...'' He shouted grabbing the attention of his mother who was in the kitchen

Santosh came and stood at the bottom of the stairs to listen carefully and see if what she had heard was what was actually going on but at that time Ishita had opened the door and Raman had walked in

'You're so melodramatic sometimes...'' Said Ishita trying to make light of the situation and Raman knew it

'Don't do that...'' He said as he watched her turn around and tried to clear her face of the tears that were streaming down

'Do what...'' She said composing herself as she turned to look at him

'Make light of this... Don't do that...'' He said

'Of what... Your anniversary...'' She said playing dumb before she added

'Come on Raman, I am well aware you are engaged... There was bound to be an anniversary. I am really fine... Don't stress it...'' She said as she walked and sat down on her bed

'Why do you do that? You're allowed to fall apart Ishita. It's not a crime and you are also allowed to be pissed at me, it won't kill you and also be angry at Shagun for saying what she did back there...'' He said and she looked away again fighting tears before she said

'Why would I be mad at you? You got a life after me; you just do not remember it. It is fine... Besides my issues shouldn't be yours as well... As your father always said it was ...'' She said holding her tongue when she realized what she was about to say

'What does that mean by that...'' He insisted

'Nothing... It means I am utterly useless when I am exhausted. Come on go... Hang out with whomever, we will talk tomorrow...'' She said as she tried to push him out

'No... I am not leaving and you are going to tell me what you mean'' Said Raman

'Raman seriously let it go...'' Said Ishita

'What did my father tell you exactly...'' He insisted

'Nothing... He just said that I was not to talk about anything that ups...'' She tried to make up a stupid excuse but he could see right through it

'Don't bullshit me... I am ill not retarded...''Said Raman getting angry but Ishita kept quiet

'If you don't tell me I swear I am walking down stairs right now and I am asking him myself, either way, I am going to find out...'' He said seeing him; she knew he was not kidding

'Look Raman, it is no secret me and your dad, we have never really...'' She tried to talk but he interrupted

'Just tell me...'' He said and she looked at him for a minute or two before she said

'He believes I deliberately had an abortion. He thinks I killed your baby, our baby and he is convinced that I did that to hide some sort of infidelity. He says that is the reason I had the surgery when none of you where there. That is why I wouldn't blame you if you wouldn't remember today...'' She said in one breath

'Wait... He did what...'' Said Raman utterly shocked

'Yeah... He had this whole theory that I just can't get into right now and those are the reasons he gave when he showed up with divorce papers at my house. Told me you were too disgusted to show up...'' Said Ishita intentionally not mentioning the pregnancy she had then

'Wait... That I sent him ...He actually told you that'' Said Raman a bit surprised because the events he was told were different

'Yeah... He came with Kushan while Shagun and your mother stayed in the car...'' Said Ishita

'Why would anyone do something like that? And why would he say I sent him with divorce papers...'' Said Raman utterly surprised and Ishita could see it

'I don't know... So you're saying you didn't...'' She asked wondering whether or not he was beginning to remember

'I am not sure...I don't remember...'' He lied

'Anyway, that is that... If you don't mind, I would like to be alone now please...'' She said as she stood up and walked to the door opening it for her

Raman was a bit taken back with what he was hearing and as much as he wanted to yell the truth, he realized that maybe the events that happened 7 years ago were not as they seemed. As much as he wanted to get to the bottom of this, he had more pressing issues to handle.

He looked at her as she stood at the door and he knew this hurt more than she led on. Hell it hurt him knowing anyone would say something like that. Demeaning something that was so scared to them both and he wouldn't imagine what she must have gone through with all that guilt. He walked to the door where she was standing and looked at her for a couple of seconds before he took her hand and led her out

'Raman...'' She called but he wasn't having it

'Shhsss just follow me...'' He said and he led her to his room

'What the hell are you doing...'' She asked as she tried to get out of his hold but he was too strong. He got there and turned the bolt before he turned to look at her

'I wanted privacy...'' He said

'Privacy for what...'' She asked a bit worried

He led her by the hand and made her stand in front of his walk in closet. He grabbed the double door and took a deep breath before he opened it and walked inside. Ishita hesitated a little at first. Not knowing whether or not this was actually a very good idea. As worried as she was and with everything in her body telling her this was such a bad idea, her heart was still very much trusting of this man and she knew if he brought her here, it was for a very good reason.

She walked in followinghim and when she got there, at the corner of the closet, there was a wall full of photos and collages of her when she was pregnant, pictures when they first went to the doctor, the first ultra sound of the baby all the way to the last one before they were told he died.

All the tears she had been trying to hide just came streaming down because there were a lot of things she was expecting to find with him but this was not one of them. As she tried to take it all in, she saw it, the urn just below the wall of pictures.

'What is this...?'' She asked as she got closer and she could see it clearly read

'Aryan Kumar Bhalla...''

Oh God I thought you got rid of it in the separation fiasco...'' She said

'Why...'' He asked surprised that she would think that

'Because your father... You know what... Never mind ...'' She said as she turned and looked at it again

'There is a lot of history between us Ishita... But this...'' He said pointing at the wall as his voice was breaking

'This is the one thing that I would never regret, take lightly of or even demean. He was our child, our boy and I don't know what you were told or by whom... all I know is that we had a baby boy and yes, his life may not have come to pass but he was loved terribly...'' Said Raman as he stopped again this time tears streaming down and Ishita took his hand in hers

'He had a piece of you and me in him and that makes him mine, ours. You had a stillbirth and in no way or form was it your fault. For anyone to say that it was for whatever reason is the most ignorant and disrespectful thing that I won't take lightly too... How can dad just...'' He said but at that point Ishita's heart had pretty much melted like ice-cream on a sunny day

She threw her hands around him and began to cry completely disregarding where they were, or what her mission was or why she was there. In that moment, she was just a mother and a wife who was grieving the loss of her son with a father and a husband.

Raman put his arms around her and pulled her in understanding that this was long overdue. This was what should have been done 7years ago.

'I miss him so much...'' She said between her sobs and he just kept on holding her

'Iknow it is stupid given I never even got to hold him but...'' She said again

'Shhsss it is okay... And it is not stupid...'' He said as he let go and looked at her taking her face in his hands as he said

'I miss him too...''

She put her hands around him one more time finding a comfort in them that she had forgotten even excited. It was like all that pain she had been carrying away he was slowly healing, even if it was just for the moment, it felt amazing because her heart felt ten times lighter than it had in a long time.

'Here...'' He said as he took out on of the photos on the wall and said

'I have one of these in my wallet; it always helped in cope when it got hard. Maybe it will help you...'' and he handed her a photo of him and her as the saw the baby's ultra sound

'Thank you...'' She said smiling and he wiped her tears answering

'Your welcome...''

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She looked at the picture and back at him but his attention was still on the wall and she wanted to make the situation a bit lighter but did not even know what to say until she noticed something

'Oh My God...'' She said a bit amused

'What...'' He asked

'You have unbelievably big closet space... Was it always this big...'' She said as she looked around causing him to chuckle as he said

'Well sort of... '

'What do you mean sort of...'' She said as she walked looking around

'Well you took up most of the space with your computer stuff and shoes... My God you owned a lot of shoes... When you left all this space was suddenly available and given everything I figured why not renovate it my-self, so here we are...'' He said causing her to look at him curiously

'What...'' He asked

'I thought you don't remember anything in that time...'' She asked

'I didn't... But for some reason that is a memory that is here'' He said chuckling nervously

'You mean from the flashes...'' She asked

'Yeah... That ...'' He said releaved that he had that as an excuse

'Well that is nice...'' She said looking away as she didn't push the matter

Ishita thought maybe he didn't want to talk about memories and she also in all honesty didn't want to push it. The longer he said with that amnesia the easier her work became for her

'Besides shopping shoes is like therapy... Sometimes when you wear them you feel on top of the world...'' She said and he threw back his head laughing as he said

'That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard...''

'Ridiculous or not, it is a truth...'' She said as she chuckled before she added

'How come only your clothes are in here...'' She asked and he more than relived that she dropped the topic

'What do you mean?'' He asked

'I mean... You live with you fianc, shouldn't she have some sort of closet space in here as well...'' She asked as she took a seat on the small stool that was in there

''She has her room, I have mine... Simple ...'' He said freely

'Wait... You're telling me Shagun still occupies the guest room down the hall...'' She said slightly amused

'Well yeah, that is her room...'' Said Raman causing Ishita to raise her eye brows and look at him in a surprised manner

'Whaaat...'' He said as he let out a soft laugh

'Come on... ' She said trying to insinuate but he knowing what she was talking about was not going to give anything away

'How the hell does that even work? It has been almost 5 years now given anniversaries and all...'' She said slightly irritated

'So... ' He said holding back his smile

'What do you mean so...'' She said a impatiently given he was not telling her what she wanted to know

'Look I am not sure what you're asking me...'' He pretended

'Raman you are allowed to move on, it has been 7 years you know...'' She said

'Move on how... Ishu if you want to ask something just ask... Even though I may or may not tell, still be straight forward...'' He said toying with her

'Okay... I will not push it...'' She said turning away as she tried to hide how sort of pissed if it made her get. I mean he was engaged to her and she did expect of course that they had some sort of physical relationship, didn't mean it didn't hurt to think about it and she was boiling with jealous

He could tell she was so fretful to know and was also fighting to hide her emotions but it wasn't working. He broke down and began laughing holding his stomach in the process

'Why are you laughing...'' She asked irritated

'The look on your face... Hahahaha I swear you ready need to work on you're, I am not jealous face, because this one sucks and gives you away every time...'' He said laughing again

'Ohh shut up...'' She said as she joined chuckling a little knowing embarrassed that she was caught

'For what is worth that is good to know...'' He said as he composed himself

'What...'' She asked

'That you still get jealous...'' He said as he smiled and looked at her but she just looked at him and looked away wanting so much to ignore this conversation

He wanted to so tell her that he and Shagun's relationship was not like that, in fact even when he gave himself in to try and have a physical thing with her, it always felt like betrayal on Ishita and he couldn't bring himself to do it even though at that time, he thought she had done the exact same thing.

He threw his head back and laughed some more causing her to laugh too seeing how childish that conversation was and in all honesty was kind of funny given they all know how hard they were trying to stay within their limits and not over step their boundaries.

They ended up staying in that closet making conversation that would have otherwise been awkward to turn into something so funny and yet so many questions were answered at the same time

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Ishita woke up that morning realizing that this was going to be the day she began her plan. She had to be patient and also very tolerant and with these Bhallas, she needed to be. It was her first day at the Bhalla Company offices while Mihir and Mihika were handling everything that was needed at the RKB Offices.

They all were given tasks and were all supposed to follow up on a few accounts that seemed suspicious and also try and find out how money was being used and how to curb down on it. Mihir wasn't so keen on it all but he knew that his brother needed him and for the first time, even though his brother didn't know it yet, he appreciated helping Raman and also be needed for something that was actually important.

They all met up in the board room that morning and they began meeting different heads of department and their accountabilities in hand. They all were going to explain the exuberant fees that were being seen in these accounts that were not adding up.

Suraj Raghav also showed up, something that ofcourse didn't go down well with the Mr. Bhalla but he had no option, It was Ishita's right to hire whomever she wanted, she didn't need his permission at all, just needed his input and she was convinced Suraj came as good as they got.

'Mr. Bhalla, listen to me...'' She said but he interruptedangrily

'No way, you are just bringing you lover's family in my company and you'reexpecting me to trust you are doing right by Raman... Please spare me'' He said

'Look, I am not asking you to like they guy, I am asking that you offer him professional courtesy and see what he can do. The problem you have isthat you are too quick to judge and write off people even without knowing them...'' Said Ishita that comment meaning more than what they were talking about

'This is a family business Ms. Ishita...'' He said

'Don't call me that, Just call me Ishita and two I know, that is why everyone in here is family one way of the other. Look if you do not like his work, I will fire him myself...'' Said Ishita and Mr. Bhalla surprisingly simmered downand they board meeting began

'Okay now that is out of the way, I wanted to bring you up to speed with what we have been doing...'' Said Ishita looking at Mr. Bhalla

'Ishita and I got all the accounts to all your companies about 3 months ago and we have been analyzing and going through them to see how the company has been spending and where we have been losing money the most. We used one of our guys for a sting operation where we notice that someone in your company has been taking contracts under your name but selling counterfeit products instead. Meaning the money that you would have otherwise got as profit is being somehow embezzled to this person or these people's personal accounts. ' Said Shlok

'What...'' Said a surprised Mr. Bhalla

'You are a bit too trusting of these people, which is ironic given you can barely trust your own children.'' Said Ishita letting out a soft laugh before she added

'Anyway one of these people is going to be arrested today. Now my suing him will be dependent on what he or she is willing to divulge...'' Said Ishita before she turned to her assistant ad asked him to get in one of the Principal Accountants.

Meanwhile, Raman had gone back to his therapist for the incomplete session that they were having and he had a lot more on his mind more than ever. Ishita told him about his father and divorce papers, and thenthere was that baby issue, why would his father think that about Ishita...

'Hey Raman... You have been sitting there for close to 10 minutes and you haven't said a word to me yet. What is going on?'' Asked Vandu

'In order to understand my confusion, you need to understand my story...'' He said

'Okay, so still me your story... But before that, put your phones in here...'' She said as she gave him a box

'Why...'' He said as he placed them in

'Because today, no walking out, no running out, today, we finish the story... I want to know everything...'' Said Vandu

'Fine...'' He said

'Okay you left Ishita that morning and went for the meeting...'' Said Vandu

'Yeah... I met with Heidi and it was a great meeting. We cleared up so many things that were pending and also prepared for the Goa trip that was due the week after. It was alright, I needed a distraction from what was going on and work was it for me. My father was elated that we were getting closer to finalizing a deal that would mean a lot for us. All was okay except for one thing...'' He said

'What was that...'' Vandu asked

'I ended up showing up late for at the hospital...'' He said in a low tone almost as if he was embarrassed about it

Raman drove as fast as he could, knowing he was so late, Ishita was going to be so mad. The surgery was supposed to be almost 4 hours ago and yet he didn't even think...

'Crap...'' He said as he slumped into the door as he made his way to the reception

'Excuse me... Hello... Hi... I am asking for...'' He said but he could hear her doctor talking to someone and so he turned and went to her just as the man walked away

'Doctor... Doctor yes, hi... I was asking is Ishita...''He said

'Oh yes Mr. Bhalla your wife is a very strong woman. She has had the surgery and we are keeping her in the room upstairs. She will remain here overnight for observation before we discharge her tomorrow if everything is alright...'' Said the doctor

'Wait she already had the surgery...'' He asked as if surprised

'Yes she did, she kept on holding off as much as she could waiting for you but as you know, we couldn't hold off anymore... ' Said the doctor making Raman slump down in the seat next to the doctor and he knew he had messed up

'She was a little scared but she had a friend with her and he helped her a lot when she came out of surgery. He also organized a small funeral and he said I should ask you to call this number and that these guys will handle everything for you...'' Said the doctor before she walked away

'I had missed feelings at that point...'' He said

'Why...'' Vandu asked

'Well let's see, Ishita had had the surgery without me and then there was the tale of a mystery man. But that didn't bother me so much at that time as me missing that surgery. I mean granted it was my own fault but she could have waited at least or postponed...'' He said

'Or you could have prioritized and got there on time...'' Said Vandu

'I know that but that was an important deal for me and for my father...'' He said defensively

'And she wasn't?'' Vandu asked

'I didn't mean that...'' He said

'Then what did you mean? It sounds to me in this family she always came second or third when it came down to it which explains why your father wanted another kind of wife for you, one who would understand that fact, Bhallas before all...'' Vandu asked

'That is not fair...'' Said Raman as be began getting angry

'Isn't it... I mean here you are 7 years later still blaming her for having that surgery without you there. Have you ever wondered how she felt sitting at that hospital waiting for you to show up but you didn't. Only to come 4 hours late and looking and sounding disappointed I imagine...'' said Vandu giving Raman a reality check that many people in his life neglected to do

'That is just how I felt I never actually told her anything because I think in my heart of hearts I knew it was my fault...'' He said with disappointment

He walked into the room where they had directed him to the room where they had put her and when he walked in he could see she had been crying for a while.

'Ishu...'' He called her and she turned to look at him before she looked away again

'I am sorry... I should have been here earlier but ...'' He tried to explain but Ishita cut him off

'Its fine... I knew there was a high possibility that it would happen...'' said Ishita still looking away

'Are you...'' He tried to ask but she couldn't let him

'There will be a small funeral tomorrow, a friend helped organize it for me and so everything is taken care of. I tried to call your mother but she isn't receiving my calls and your father, well... Just call them and tell them to come tomorrow if you don't mind. My parents are in Kolkata so they can't make it as well...'' She said

'When did you get time to do all this...'' He asked

'The two hours I was waiting for you...'' She said coldly before she added

'Can you do this for me...''

'Yeah... I will call them...'' Said Raman and Ishita rested her head closing her eyes as he moved out to complete whatever was remaining to be done

'Hold on, I thought maybe a family member was there. She was alone in that hospital'' Asked Vandu

'Yeah... Simmi was back at college, she was clearing some stuff, Dad was at the office with me and my mother, and she was solving another Mihir problem...'' Said Raman angry

'Is that why you hate your brother so much...'' Said Vandu

'No... I don't hate my brother, I just hate his decisions. He always did this, forattention or maybe affection I don't know but when it mattered he never showed up. He would always do something or the other and mess things up for everyone'' Said Raman

'But you said he was an addict'' Said Vandu

'I didn't know then but even so, that was not excuse enough'' Said Raman

'Okay so what happened next'' Asked Vandu

'Nothing... We had the funeral, we cremated the baby and that was that. We got back home and she took the urn and put it by her bedside and the sleeping began all together again...'' Said Raman

'So you all attended it...'' Said Vandu

'Yeah... and I think even she was surprised that we were all there. I think in her head we blamed her for that or she thought I blamed her somehow... But that was ridiculous and I felt so bad that she thought that but even when I tried to talk to her, she would just shut me out and tell me she didn't want to talk...'' Said Raman

'Did the sleeping continue...'' Asked Vandu

'Yeah... You know when people are hurting and can't deal they get drunk, or cry, or scream, anything but she, she would just crawl in bed and sleep. I mean seriously who does that...'' Said Raman

'She was very depressed...'' Said Vandu

'Yeah I knew... I postponed my meeting in Goa for another week and tried to spend some time with her but nothing... Everything I did I think just annoyed her and I think in a way I reminded her of him all the time and she hated being around me...'' He said dishearten

'Did she tell you that?'' Asked Vandu

'No she didn't have to...'' Said Raman as he wiped a lone tear that was streaming down his face.

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