Hasanthi POV

I astounded with his decision. I stared at him whether he is telling truth or trying to impress me.

" So when are you going to shift Ambala with Hasanthi. Did you both planned about it?" Dad asked him.

Sooraj looked at him, " actually I need to go alone so that I set up everything, or else Hasanthi will face problems because of the new place " in a calm tone.

I didn't utter any word when they are discussing that topic. As usual, I ignored his presence and went to play with sathwik in the garden.

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While we are playing in the garden, Sathwik fell down on the ground and started bleeding. I took him in my arms and came inside to clean the wound. As he is the small kid, he was crying loudly. Then mom and Pragathi came running towards us.

On seeing the injury,  " If you can't handle a child, why did you take him with you.  How can you know how any mother will feel when their child is hurted? If you have your own that you might understand"  mom shouted on me.

It is the last straw that my heart broken into a million pieces and cried in front of everyone.

" Don't take my amma words sincerely. I know you love sathwik with your whole heart. While playing it happens sometimes" Pragathi consoled me.

" Uncle ....we will be back in few hours. I cannot see Hasanthi crying...." Sooraj said wiping my tears.

I can't bear mom's hatred anymore and followed him. He drove to the car and stopped in front of the bakery. He told me to wait in the car and returned in 15 minutes carrying one polythene colour in his hands.

Again he drove back to my mom's house. I searched for Sathwik but I didn't dare to open my mouth after what mom said to me.

" Sathwik....baby...." Sooraj called him with a sweet voice.

He ran towards me and hugged my legs tightly. Instantly, my tears rolled down from my eyes on seeing his affection. I looked at mom with fear before taking him into my arms.

Sooraj lifted sathwik in his arms and smiled at him.

" See...baby....your aunty brought you chocolates and ice cream for you. Will give forgive your aunt and play with her again" Sooraj asked him giving a polythene bag.

" taanku...uncle... "He said in baby's voice and kissed on his cheeks.

" I am not your uncle. I am your mama...call me .. .....understand" he said sathwik giving kiss on his cheeks.

" Hmmm...mamu.." Sathwik said excitedly.

"Shall we play again in the garden with a ball?" Sooraj asked him.

" yeah...." He jumped from his arms and ran towards the garden.

I looked at both of them till they vanished in front of my eyes.

Mom went to her room and pragathi asked to come with her. We went to our room and sit on the bed.

" Hasi....he loves you so much. I can see in his eyes. Hope you too understand his feelings and accept him with the whole heart. " pragas advised me.

" Every ending has a new beginning, accept it and welcome your future with his love ...." she added.

I listened to her words silently...

" shall we start to our home, Hasi....? "Sooraj garu asked me.

When I am coming out of the house, pragathi hugged me and whispered in my ears to make proper decisions before it is too late.
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While he is driving the car, I thanked him to brought chocolates and ice cream for Sathwik.

"Your everyone and everything is also mine. I know you love him so much. Not only that I too love kids moreover he is so cute...." He smiled at me.

This is the first time, I felt happy to talk with him.

" Can I ask you one question?" I asked him looking at him nervously.

" Anything you can ask him... You are a wife. You have every right on me" he said.

" Why are you joining in the defense sector when you have other opportunities here like you can start your own hospital ...." I questioned him.

" To impress me...?" I asked him.

" No, I have my own reasons. When the time comes you will know..." He replied.

I am confused with his answer...

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Days passed quickly, he used to talk with me in a friendly manner. I become comfortable with his family. I have to admit, he is the man of his words. He never crossed his limit with me.

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The day arrived for him to start to join in his job. His parents blessed him to be successful in his job. He packed all his necessary stuff. He has to catch his flight at midnight and the airport is far from our place. He has to start before five hours.

" I will be happy if you come to the airport with my parents," he asked with hopeful eyes.

I am feeling very restless as he going to join the job. Whenever he is with me, I feel very safe but now when is going away I am feeling insecure.

I nodded my head and went along with them.

When he gets the announcement for check-in, he took a blessing from his parents. He comes towards me and hugged me securely and whispered in my ears, " miss you"

" I know you don't love me but please at least attend my call. Or else I will go to die without hearing your voice" he said in a low voice so that his parents do not listen to our conversation.

" Yes, I will attend your call" I assured him.

" Thank you, Hasi. I love you..." he kissed my forehead before leaving me.

I looked at him until he disappeared from my eyes.

Sooraj POV

I boarded the flight and seated in the allotted berth. I closed my eyes to calm myself. I really want Hasi to come with me as my friend arranged a house and other amenities to live in. But I don't want to force her to live me. Still, she is feeling very secure around me and mainly I don't want her to  think that married for my pleasure.

She thinks I met her recently and loved her beautiful body. I want to tell  that my love is true and pure.

My love started 4 years back...

Flashback

I went to the Delhi trip with my friends. The first time, I saw her in Delhi and my heart skipped when she was giggling and laughing with her friends. Then I noticed one of her friends who is my friend's sister.

Immediately, I went to her and greeted her. She was surprised to see me in Delhi. She excused herself and came far with to me whereas her other friends were busy eating Golgapa. I told my friend's sister that I came on a trip with my friends. Then I asked her what she was doing here. She told that she is studying here and came with her hostel friends for shopping. She introduced her friends from far by showing her fingers...I didn't remember anyone's name except Hasanthi.

Most beautiful name...for the most beautiful girl...I thought...

I tried to take her number to know more details but for my bad luck, one of my friends was hit by the vehicle. So we immediately take him to the nearest hospital.

Then I called my friend, Roshan to know about his sister's friend. He was always busy with his work. Every day, I used to sleep only imaging her smiling face in front of my eyes. I became so crazy for Hasanthi.....

After a few days, my friend himself called me to inform her sister's marriage. I thought being her best friend, Hasanthi will come to attend to the marriage. I already informed my parents that I love one girl and introduced them shortly.

As I expected, she came to Pragathi's marriage.  She was looking breathe taking in her saree. I secretly took her photo through my mobile. I used to go to  Roshan's house to help him so that I could see her. I wanted to talk with Roshan about Hasanthi as he is my best friend.

But all my hopes go into vain when I saw my friend, Roshan, and Hasanthi were confessing their love. My heart crushed seeing the person I loved in someone's arms. I went back to my home and tried to forget about her as she was loving my best friend.

Friendship is more than anything...
So I felt very happy for both of them. Then I attended Pragathi's marriage after that I didn't contact him. After two months I got a seat in MS in London. Then I went there for my studies. Luckily I got a job in one of the topmost hospitals.

As my parents were forcing me to marry some girl, I didn't come to India.  I hope both Roshan and Hasanthi living happily.

After 4 years, I came back to India due to her emotional blackmail. When we were on the way to my house I stunned to see Hasanthi in Terrible condition.

After coming home I asked my mom about Roshan. She informed me that a friend was dead and Hasanthi was staying with her inlaws and working in our college.

I thought she might be happy with my friend but I got information from my mom that she is living like a corpse.

After two days, when I am going to sleep, my mom asked my opinion about Hasanthi. First I didn't understand why she is asking that question. I didn't give any reply because how can I say that I loved my friend's wife.

" Do you still love that girl?" My mom asked me which made me dumbstruck.

" What are you talking about, mom?" I asked confusingly.

" I saw her photos in your wardrobe when I am arranging your clothes before  few months. I know what is the meaning of it" my mom said seriously.

" mom...I loved her a few years back when I had no idea about Roshan and Hasanthi relation. Now she is his wife. So that thought is irrational" I replied.

" she was his wife. Your friend is no more. I have no problem if you still love her and want to marry her" my mom informed me.

" I am your mother. I know my son's heart. Still, she is in your heart that was the reason you are not agreeing to marry another girl" she added.

"But mom..." She cut off my words and said I already spoke with their in-laws.

I had no words to speak.....how can my mother understand my feelings without expressing.

" Try to spend some time with her. So that she will be comfortable with you and accept you" my mom suggested.

I smiled at her words and hugged her.

" Thank you. You are the best, mom" I lifted her up and twirled her with excitement.

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On that day, when I went to get my mom's mobile at the college. I heard some screaming in the basement. First I thought it was my illusion, again I heard the same scream from the basement. When I was trying to go into the basement, my security stopped me and I would sense gis nervousness on his face. When I punched me, he said the truth.

Instantly, I ran towards the storeroom. My heart stopped on seeing Hasanthi in a vulnerable condition. I went at the right time or else her life would be spoiled. I punched that bastard and tied it to the chair. I picked her in my arms and took her to my house. She was unconscious due to alcohol and shocked. I saw some scratches on her arms and cleavage. My eyes become wet on seeing her condition. I removed her dress and wore my T-shirt.

The next day, I went to college to deal with that bastard who touched my Hasanthi with bad intentions. I broke his touch hands that he never dares again to touch any woman with his filthy hands. I heated iron rod and burnt his body and legs then I applied red chilly powder and salt to know how a woman will feel when someone forces her. I tortured for one week. Even I punished that security guard who tried to help in the bad deed. I broke his both hands and legs.

My mother came to know about my action and stopped me not to punish them further.

Still, I dont understand how a woman can forgive such kind of sinful people.
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After that ...everything happened very quickly. When Hasi asked to accept the condition, I was so frightened. But  I felt happy to hear that she wants to stay in India to take care of inlaws, my love for her is increased, and I started respecting her and admiring her. She is the pure soul with strong determination.

I want to take her with me to Amabala only with her complete willingness. Some of the corners in my heart, I am very happy at least she didn't push me when
I hugged her.

Hope very soon, she accepts my love...

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I opened my eyes when I heard my announcement to land at the airport.
I hired the cab and reached the destination. Later I completed my formalities to join in my job.

I informed my parents over the phone. Then I called Hasanthi to inform her about my joining but she did not attend my call. I disappointed and send her a message that I reached safely.

It had been six months she never called me by herself. Only she used to attend my call.

I dont know how many days, I have to wait for her.

Gauri POV (Roshan's mother)

As a wife of the army man and mother of the army man. I always stay strong and wanted my would be daughter in law to the same.

When my son told about his love on Hasanthi, I doubted her feelings on my son. Then the way she stood against their parents for my son, I was  impressed with her thinking. The way she respects my son, I accepted her my daughter in law. Before marriage, she left her family and came with us.

Then I understand how much she loves my son. After their marriage, she always treats us like their own parents. She becomes another daughter to us. She always had a special bond with my husband as I always a tough woman.

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Suddenly one day, we got a call from the army hospital that my son is injured badly and in critical condition. We left pragathi with Hasanthi lying that we were going to some relative's marriage.

When we reached the hospital, I saw my son in terrible condition. We could not stop my tears. But he told us to not crying as he is dying for his nation.

" Ammaa... I have a last wish. Olease promise me that you fulfill for me" Roshan asked with difficulty.

" Yes....dear...I promise" I hold his palm while crying.

" Amma...Hasi left everyone for me. But I am leaving her alone. Please find a perfect person for her and arrange a marriage with him. I know about her love for me. She will never agree for it but it's your duty. From now, treat her like your own daughter....please....promise me amma...." He said breathing heavily.

" Amma......" He looked at me with hope. ...then We saw a straight line on the monitor.

" I promise you ...son...I will give her new life" I cried holding his hand.

After my son's death, her parents came to take her back but she didn't leave us and stayed with us. I understood it was not easy task  to convince her for a second marriage. I always used to show cold shoulder but she never raised her voice on me.

At the bottom of my heart, I felt guilty to behave rudely with her but I know if we show so much love and care. She never leaves us.

2 years completed.....

After my son's death, she always visits his grave every Sunday. I always feel how unluckily my son to not take  her love. Days were passing but there is no change in her behavior.

I started abusing  for everything but still, she never shows her anger on us.

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But one day, when I get a call from her principal about his son's feelings on Hasanthi. I wanted to get married in any way. I know about Sooraj, he was a nice person and well educated,  mostly a doctor.

With great difficulty, I convinced my husband to help me. Unexpectedly, we get news about the incident  what happened in college. Slowly my husband understands how difficult for a woman to lead singly.

Thinking about Hasanthi, his health became complicated. Then I blackmailed her to marry Sooraj.
Finally, she agreed with my words and I arranged their marriage without any delay.

As a woman I know it is not a way to force any girl but we become old and I dont want to take any risk after a tragedic incident in the college. There was no happiness in her face but I have confidence in Sooraj and faith in love on Hasanthi.

6 months completed...

Still, Hasanthi is staying with her in-laws. Then I called Sooraj to know what is going between them. He said that he will take her after one month. I understood he is telling lies...

Hasanthi POV

One day, I went to Roshan's house. Dad said that mom went to see Roshan's grave. So I started on my scooty to that place.

She is crying sitting at his grave. I silently stood behind her. I stunned to hear all her feelings.

All these years, she acted as if she hates me only to convince my marriage. Still, I can't believe what I heard.

" Mom...." I called her.

She was flabbergasted to see me. She wiped her tears and asked me when I came.

" I love you....mom" I cried hugging her.

" I love you...dear. I acted all these years for your bright future but all my effort is wasted" she cried.

" mom...as you said I married him," I said with tears.

" Do you know for many years he is loving you, do you know how much he loves you? He is crazy to hear your voice, do you know that?" Mom yelled at me.

"it's not my wish to make you marrying the second time...it is Roshan's wish," mom said emotionally.

" It is his last wish...its A promise I wanted to keep... For my son" she said

I am shocked to hear my Roshan's last wish.

" How could he ask me to marry someone?" I shouted.

" In our society, there is no security for a single woman. Think once what happens to you if Sooraj didn't come at the right time" mom questioned me.

" we become old...dear...we can't protect you nor stay till your end of the life. Try to understand" mom said.

" Sooraj is a perfect man who can love you and protect you. Moreover, he is a guardian angel..." She added.

" Do you know what he did who laid hands on you?" She questioned me.

I looked at her quizzically..

" He punished in such way that they can even move without anyone's help" she answered.

" If life can remove someone you never dreamed of losing,
Then it can be replace them with  someone you never dreamt of having"

" Roshan is your past and Sooraj is your present and future. You lost Roshan...but try to make your future colourful with sooraj" mom advised.

" God gives a second chance to only few people. I will book tickets for us to go to Sooraj's place. If you really respect me as your mother, you will come with us tomorrow. Hope you take a wise decision. " mom walked away leaving me alone.

" Mom...." I called her but she didn't turned her head.

I ran towards her....please mom... What ever you said is not so easy to me. Try to understand....I pleaded.

" Until you try....it will never be possible" she said.

" Tell me... Your decision by this night" she left me alone taking an auto-rickshaw.

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I sat for few minutes at that place and went to my Sooraj's house.

" mom....at what time we have to start?" I asked her over the phone.

" Tomorrow... Afternoon ....3pm" she informed.

After our marriage, first time, I made a call to Sooraj. I am so nervous to speak with him.

" Hi hasi....is everything alright" he said worriedly.

" actually.....i want to say....that i am coming to stay with you" I told him nervously.

" Is I am dreaming ?" He exclaimed.

" No....we will  reach by after tomorrow. Can you please come to the station?" I asked him.

" its my pleasure...hasi. You dont know how much i am missing you" he confessed his feelings.

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I took permission from my in laws and started..

Finally, we reached our place. He received us. Mom and dad stayed for three days then they went to his house.

It was a night at 9 pm. He was watching some movie.

"Soorajaj garu...." I called him.

" yes ...hasi...tell me. Do you want to talk with me" he asked looking at my face.

" Actually... I want to tell sorry for hurting your feelings" I said with shame.

" Yes, I felt bad when you are away from me. But you never hurt me willingly. I can understand your feelings" he replied.

I started crying in his words.

He walked towards me and consoled me pulling closer to his chest.

" Stop crying. You look so horrible while crying" he said playfully.

He wiped my tears and pecked my forehead.

" Take your own time to start our love journey. I am never tired waiting for your acceptance" he hugged me.

" I love you...Hasi" he whispered in my earlobe.

It took me nearly two years to start a  new life with sooraj. He waited patiently for my love.

Five years later...

"Roshan....stop running. I can't catch you..." I called my three years old son.

"Sooraj....please come... I can't chase  Roshan" I called him for help.

" see...mommy can't run behind you. See your baby sister is their in her tummy. so please come and finish this food. Then we can buy ice creams" Sooraj said to his naughty son.

Sooraj took rice bowl and feed him then made him sleep in his arms.

" Hasi... it's my last warning. You have to take care of yourself and baby inside you.  If you dont finish this glass of milk I will not talk with you for one week" Sooraj blackmailed me.

I pouted at him and drink that milk with much difficulty.

" That's like a good girl. ..." He lifted me in a bridal style and placed it on the bed. He pulled me closer to him and I placed my head off his chest. He stroked my hair gently and made me sleep.

As my mom said earlier, Sooraj is my guardian angel. He filled my life with love and affection.

I have to agree with my mom words. Only few people get a second chance in life to live. I am so lucky to have Sooraj in my life.

Hi readers

This is the lengthy chapter, I ever in all stories. If any mistakes I will rectify it.

Firstly I want to thank my cousin praveena who asked to write this kind of a plot rather than regular love stories.

Please write your opinion on the story so that I can try to write different stories like this.

Thank you all my readers who supported me by voting and write  comments and also silent readers to read this story. If you think it is worth to share with your friends. I will be glad....

With love
Prasanthi.