Rumya's POV

I head towards the clinic but in the hurry, I completely forget my lunch and purse. Oh god, I guess I will be hungry today. I greet the receptionist who recognises me from last time and gives me a crooked smile. On my way to the cabin I bump into that Karan Mehra and as I am about to fall, he catches me. I stare at his eyes, which holds a similar emotion to my eyes. Hurt, betrayal and an unknown emotion. For the first time, I don't get angry at him nor feel sorry for him as I know that he is a type of person that wouldn't want sympathy from anyone.

Receptionist (fake coughing) - Sir! Madam!

I immediately stand on my feet while Karan Mehra helps me get up. Oh god, this is getting awkward. I am about to head into Kaira's office when Karan Mehra holds my hand.

Karan Mehra (smiling) - She is actually busy with someone...

I nod at him and he lets go of my hand immediately. We both head towards the waiting seat and awkwardly wait for Kaira.

Karan Mehra (smiling) - So tell me, Ms... about your life...

Me (confused) - My life? What do you mean?

Karan Mehra (tensed) - I can see that something is causing you pain... but I don't know what? I know I am a client but if I have the courage to talk about my bad experience... then I think you should also speak up...

Shivika's POV

I get out of the car but feeling the heat, I have to return to the car and get my sunglasses. I clap my hands to let the driver know I need an umbrella and he immediately comes towards me with one. Oh god, it's so hot. I am about to go in when I see a crying Pooja. Oh god, what happened to her? I immediately go towards her and I lift her up.

Me (worried) - What happened to my cutie pie? (taking off my glasses)

Pooja (upset) - Papa... still hasn't bought me ice cream... and I am fine now... can you buy it for me?

I look at her innocent eyes, and it makes me want to get it for her but Shyam would get angry... oh god... where am I stuck?

Me (worried) - Where is your papa?

Pooja (upset) - Inside... he said he has to talk to someone and he will come back... but it has been sooo long ...

Me (smiling) - Come with me... we will find him...

I take her inside with me, but as soon as we walked in, everyone's eyes turn on me and they look at me shocked. What's so shocking. I give an annoyed stare at people and they immediately gulp and get back to work. We head into mum's office to enquire about Shyam but to my surprise, they are both discussing something.

Me (fake cough) - Excuse me...

I drop Pooja who immediately rushes to Shyam, while mum looks at me shocked.

Mum (confused) - Who is that Shivika?

Me (confused) - You don't know her... she is Shyam's daughter...

Mum (shocked) - How is it possible? Shyam... you told me that ...

Before mum could finish her sentence Pooja starts talking.

Pooja (upset) - I have been a good girl papa... I even took the medicines dadi gave me and I am well now... can I get my ice cream?

Shyam (annoyed) - Pooja, I told you not to come inside then why did you come? And what's this whining for ice cream?

Pooja immediately starts to cry, I am about to go to her when mum stops me, while Shyam calms down.

Shyam (wiping Pooja's tears) - I will get you ice cream later... but right now... we have to look after your dadi... right now...

Pooja (upset) - Ok papa... can I go see dadi?

Shyam turns towards mum who is still in a state of shock but soon comes out of the shock and stares at Shyam with a confused look.

Mum (confused) - Shyam... we will talk about your personal life later... but for now, you can't afford to take any days as the surprise wedding is now only in a couple of weeks and you even left early last time...

Shyam - I understand Mam...

Mum (smiling) - Why don't you and Shivika drop Pooja to your mother and meet the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sharma... I will text the address...

Shyam nods and I unwillingly nod at mum... oh god! Where am I stuck?

Aditi's POV

Today is my first day of the internship... I am starting to feel really nervous... I am working with someone who looks like my mum... maybe like Gauri chachi, she may have forgotten her memory... I should tell her about mum. I walk with confidence inside the building until I get my phone call.

On Call

Me (smiling) - Hello...

Krish - Hey Aditi... don't lose hope... I am sure that your boss will understand why you reacted the way you did...

Me (smiling) - Thank you so much Krish.... Best of luck for your interview today... I know you will get in ...

Krish - Thank you...

End Call

The call ends and as I am about to go into the lift, I see Ananya Mam staring at me... eyeing me...

Ananya Mam (smiling) - Who was that?

Me (nervous) - No..noone...I mean No one....

Ananya Mam (smirking) - Come on Aditi... don't lie to me...

Me (nervous) - Friend... (Ananya mam eyes me) Boyfriend...

Ananya mam (smiling) - Oh my god... you have to tell me your love story... but not today... we have a client's meeting today and after that... I and you are going out...

Me (surprised) - I understand the client's meeting... but why are we going out?

Ananya Mam (smiling) - I feel some sort of connection with you... and I want to get to know you... so what say? But ask your parents first (I instantly become sad)... why are you sad?

Me (upset) - My mum passed away after she gave birth to me... and my dad... he doesn't accept me ... so thinking about my parents... I just...

Ananya Mam (upset) - I am sorry for this... (smiling) I am sure your mum was a wonderful woman... and I am also sure that she wouldn't have wanted to see you so upset... I want your dad's number... I will talk to him and I will tell him to behave properly with you...

Me (upset) - You can't...

Before I could finish what I was saying, we reach the floor and I immediately had to start work. I will tell her when we meet later.... She needs to know that she reminds me of my late mum...

Rumya's POV

I stare at Karan Mehra who is genuinely looking at me, but before I could answer him, Kaira's door opens and I get shocked as well as surprised to see who comes out of the room. I immediately rush behind the person, not even caring that Kaira and Karan Mehra are looking at me shocked and yelling for me. I finally catch up to them, and I tap on their back to make them turn around.

Person (shocked) - Rumya....

Me (confused) - What are you doing here chacha?

Aditya chacha (shocked) - Rumya... I ...

Before he could finish his statement, Kaira comes and interrupts the conversation.

Kaira (shocked) - He is my husband... but how do you know him?

What? Husband... How is it possible? Chacha loves Pankhuri chachi so much... then when did he get married? Thinking about all this, my head starts to spin and I feel everything turning black.

Karan's POV

I stare at Rumya's face when I asked her about her life, I can see some sadness in her eyes thinking about her family. I don't want to pressurise her. I am about to apologise to her when I see her running behind a person who just came out of Kaira's room. By the time, I catch up I hear her calling the guy chacha. Wow! What's he doing here. Hearing Kaira's response, I look at Rumya's who's back is towards me. I could see her feeling wobbly. I immediately go towards her to help her, but she falls in my arms.

Rumya's chacha (shocked) - RUMYA!

I could clearly see the worry in his eyes for Rumya but if he really was safe for her then Rumya wouldn't have fainted when Kaira claims he is her husband. The chacha is about to take Rumya from me when I pull her a little towards me.

Me (unsure) - I am sorry, but I will put her on the bed myself... can you call the doctor?

The chacha nods and I take Rumya to Kaira's cabin and I make her lie on the sofa.

Precap - Rahul, Ansh, Dhurv's Pov

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