Iyer Mansion had been decorated like a bride today. Vishwanathan Iyer stood in the centre of the huge hall and admired his daughter descending from the stairs. Ishita along with her Amma and younger sister Mihika on either side, walked to her Appa to take his blessings. He took her in a hug and took her to seat her on the couch set at the side. He kissed her forehead and showered his blessings on her. Loud music disrupted the ambience and the groom made his entry into the hall. Dressed in a blue sherwani, Akshay sat next to his bride. He secretly held onto her hand with no intention to let go. It was only when Mrs Bhalla nudged him to put the ring on her finger that his trance broke. He slid the ring on her finger and shamelessly kissed her hand. They locked their hands together and Ishita brought his hand over to place the ring on his finger. They heard applause from all four ends and took each other in a hug. The families scattered away and gave the duo some private time.
A few months later, Akshay and Ishita had gotten married and were living a happy life. They were very happy together; not wanting to part for a second. Akshay had filled Ishita's life with absolute bliss and today it was the day when she would break the happiest news of their lives to him. It was past midnight and Akshay had neither come home nor was he receiving her calls. She got panicked and tried to sleep, hoping he'd be back soon. An hour or so passed and neither did he come nor did he call back! Her sister in law, Simmi knocked on her door; crying bitterly and her eyes downcast. Ishita shook Simmi by her shoulders and told her to tell what happened. Simmi walked into the room and walked over to the wardrobe. She pulled out a white saree and flung it onto the bed. Simmi took Ishita towards the mirror and wiped her sindoor off. Ishita slapped Simmi on her face and fell to the ground. She broke her bangles on the ground and dug her face into her knees and wailed hysterically!
The next morning, people gathered over at Bhalla House and gave the condolences to the family. All the people tried to talk to Ishita but their words fell on deaf ears. She just kept caressing her belly and assuring herself that "Akshay would come". Her Amma decided that she would take Ishita home so that she could get away from Akshay's memories but Ishita didn't budge. Her Amma kept saying that she had to move on and settle in life but she pushed her Amma away. It was then that her best friend Raman came in and called Ishita. Ishita ran to him and crushed in his arms. He stroked her back and told the servant to get some water. He sat her down and made her drink the water. She gulped the water and tightened her grip on him. He continued to stroke her back and blew a feather kiss on her hairs. She stayed stuck to him and lulled into slumber in his embrace. He carried her in his arms and took her in her room to put her to sleep. The Bhalla's and Iyers rushed behind and thanked Raman for handling their daughter so well. He smiled at them and asked them not to worry!
Simmi told Raman that Ishita was carrying her Bhai's "Ansh" in her womb... Raman ruffled Simmi's hairs and promised her that he would take absolute care of her Bhabhi!
Raman turned to Amma and proposed marriage to Ishita promising the woman that he would always be by Ishita's side ...
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