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Sun, the symbol of strength and power ! And Moon, representing rythm of time. Together they makes the eternal harmony, making the time they appear together as the most magical thing in the world. It symbolizes the ultimate unity that destroys every single conflict that come its way.

Vaishnavi and Anand, despite of having differences and conflicts have come together after a handful of life changing happenings. The unconditional love between them wins over everything else. May be to solve the puzzle that hinders their way and to complete their journey together.

Its been three days since the accident and Anand hasnt gained consciousness. Vaishnavi was silent as expected,Though she conversed with her parents and in laws when needed. They know that she needed time and space. Her future is at stake. She had all of them expect him. Anand, her love. She spent most of the time infront of the ICU looking at him through the small glass window. The sight pierced her heart into thousand pieces.

"The head injury is severe and there are chances that he might slip into coma if he doesnt wake up by tonight. I am extremely sorry to say. But as doctors, you will understand. There is nothing more we can do from our side." Dr Ramesh, who treated Vaishnavi earlier informed Ganesh and Saraswathy. Agreeing to what they heard, the couple came out of doctor's room.

The Iyers and Shettys were patiently waiting for them.
"Luckily, Anand is out of danger. He is stable physically. The good thing is that He is responding to medicines and surroundings now. But, there is something which we need to worry about. If he doesnt wake up by tomorrow morning, there are some risks." Ganesh paused.

"What risk?" Prabhakar asked.

"That.. that he might slip into coma. Thats one huge risk." Seetha literally cried listening to his words.

"Isnt there anything that they can do to avoid it? We can shift him to some other hospital if needed." Savithri suggested.

Ganesh responded in No. "You know it Savi. This is the best hospital in the city and one of the best ones in the country. We have to understand. Medical care has some limits. In this case, the doctors are trying their maximum. And there is only one thing that is remaining."

"Whats that?!" Venkitesh enquired.

"It seems like only Anand's body is fighting and not his mind. He should fight back for his life. That strong will to get cured can help him to a great extend. Some where, he has lost it. Unless he does that, Its.. its quiet risky!!" He paused listening to a whimper.

Vaishnavi was leaning on to the wall and crying. She clutched her top and slided down on to the floor.
"I am sorry babyy...I am the reason. I .. I shouldnt have hurted you with the truth. I am the reason.." She blabbered.

Savi and Seetha rushed to her.
"Baby, No you arent the reason. You havent done anything. Stop saying that." Savi tried to console her.

"Ille maa.. Apdi ellam sollathe...how can you be the reason. Its his fate.. azhathe Vaishu. He will be alright. Its just a possibility." Seetha tried to give some strength though she was broken from inside.

"No Amma.. I know I am the reason. I was rude. I am such a bad wife. I hurted him... I blamed him for our baby's loss. All this while, I could only think of my loss. I never thought about his state. He is .. He is equally hurt. I was selfish. He has given up fighting because of me." She was uncontrollable.

"Miru, look at me. Mm here.. Look at Amma." Savi forcefully held her chin and made her face her. Vaishnavi's face reflected pain which broke her mother's heart.

"You are not the reason for his state. Its all destiny. He loves you. Doesnt he?" She asked and Vaishu nodded in Yes.

"And you trust him. You love him.. right?" She could only agree.

"Then believe me. Only you can help him. You are his strength. His reason to live. Even if he has plans to give up, you can bring him back to life. For sure... Stay by his side. You can do it my baby. Just like how you became the reason for us to live." Savi assured and Mira could only stare at her in disbelief.

Seetha supported her.
"Yes Vaishu. I have seen how much he have suffered without you. Never once he tried to mend things between us. One week after your missing, Karthi found him in a very bad state and he was taken to the hospital. And I went to meet him trying to take him back to our home. But he refused it saying that he will only come home the day we accept you as our family. As Our daughter and his betterhalf. He didnt want to get any sort of happiness and love without you. The only reason for him to live all these years was the hope to find you. To meet you one day. And I am sure, he will fight back if he realize that he havent lost you completely. You might have blamed him for the baby's loss and he would have taken it to his heart. But, only you can take that belief away from him and change his mind... Make him believe that his life is valuable to you. That you need him back in your life. He will be alright then. Go Vaishu... He is Yours. Bring him back to life." She was crying.

"Vaishu, I know that you are in a confused state. There are so many things you are unaware of. I was the reason why he couldnt share it with you then and I am the one to be blamed for every mishaps. But, I dont think this is the right time for disclosing it. I know you certainly dont want to know it from me, as you guys need no third party to get involved between you. So,I can only say one thing. He have only loved you. He cant even imagine of cheating on you. I bet you know it better than me. If you still love and trust Anand like before, go to him. He needs your presence at the most right now." Karthik folded his arms.

***
Vaishu was numb. On one side, she felt helpless ! Guilt consumed her and she strongly wanted him to come back. On other side, she was confused about the reason why they have been seperated all this while. But, Her love is unconditional. Above all the misunderstandings and conflicts.

She needed no one else in this life time to be her better half. And dint want any one else to clear out the problems existed between them. At the moment, there is only one thing that mattered to her: his life.

She took a deep breath and took baby steps towards CCU. Slowly she looked at his worn out face and sat near him. Placed her hands on his and whispered.

"Baby.." She called him closing her eyes. She need to act strong. Praying to God almighty, She gathered courage. He has to be brought back to life. That was all she wanted now.

"Anand... Look !! Look who is here with you?? Your Vaishu ! I am here babyy... finally after years. And What did I hear now? Doctors said that You have given up. That you dont wanna live. Is it?? I wont believe that. Then what about me?? The life we dreamed of living together?? The Anand I knew and loved is someone who is strong. Where is he? My Baby isnt that weak I know !! Why are you not responding to them? Have you forgotten the promises??" She was trying hard not to burst out. Paused for a second, gaining courage she continued.

"The promises you have given to your wife. If you are not there, why should I live baby?? Whom do I have in this world?? My husband man.. Please fight back. For me, for us ! I need you. Just like before... I am here waiting for you my knight in shining armour. Please come back and protect me from all the evil eyes. Wont you do that for me? If you dont, I will take my life. I swear. I have promised you the same right. And you know how stubborn I am ?! I will not live a second without you. So be a good boy and come back to me." She looked at his face and got lost in thoughts getting no response from him.

Suddenly she thought of something that could possibly trigger his emotions.

"Baby, You have to come back. Not just for me or for us. But some one else. It was an accident I know. But .. But we lost it. The precious part of our life. Your blood my flesh.. who did that Anand? Who caused it?? I know you cant cheat on me. Then? What went wrong?? I wanna know the reason. Baby, come back to me. We need to avenge for our baby's loss... Please.." She pressed her face on to his arms and it got drenched with her tears. She cried and suddenly got alarmed with a movement.

She looked at him. His face quivered trying to say something with his eyes closed. And his hands were moving. She kept on repeating the same thing.

"Wake up baby. We need to tear their mask. Bring them from behind the curtains. Who ruined our life... who caused the untimely demise of our little one. I need you with me for finding out the truth and to fight against them. Wake up. Please..."

And he finally whispered
"Vai.. Shuu.."

She dint know how to respond. She smiled and cried together. He heard her.
"Anand... wake up."
And he was struggling to open his eyes.

She informed the doctors and they asked her to keep on trying from her side. After a considerable times of attempts, he opened his eyes.

***
All I saw was her enraged face. It emitted fire that could destroy me completely. My Vaishu... She was being someone else.

"We already lost something precious than that Anand. And there isnt anything bigger to loose. Enough of this drama. I am done with you.. US". She breathed fire.

"What are you saying Vaishu? How can you? I missed you. Ask them. How I survived all these days?? Just the hope to meet you gave me thr strength to pass the days." I wasnt able to convince her.

"Only you were struggling right? Do you know what I went through?? The broken memories of Us haunted me like anything. And after dealing with all those stress, I had to know one day that all my life is a lie. That I was carrying the identity of a pure soul. How am I supposed to leave my Amma Appa whose sole reason to live is me. Such great persons who accepted an orphan girl as their own kin. And afterall, what I had even?? Just broken and haunting memories of a failed wedding. And do you know what your so called circumstances costed??".
She asked me in a very dissapointed yet angry tone. I was clueless.

"Your blood. Our baby. The very first symbol of our Love. I dont know if it was love from your side. But certainly it was unconditional love for you from my side. And I lost it. Should I forget that also??" She shook me.

I was numb. Couldnt move an inch. What was that? I could feel felt as my breath got stuck. Tears brimmed my eyes. I was rooted to the ground. Wishing if earth open and swallow me.

"What...??" I somehow managed to ask.

"Yes.. you couldnt believe?? You were the reason for its untimely demise. We lost the baby because of you. You and your stupid excuses. I cant forgive you for it. I hate you." She left me.

"My baby... Our baby..." I fell back onto the floor.

I dint know what to do. We were awaiting since aome tome for this news. And I dint know the existence of my baby. Hell, I lost my baby too. I cursed myself.

I could see Anu stopping her from leaving.

"Aaaanannddddddd..."
Everyone looked at the scene in horror.

A truck was moving towards her to which ahe was oblivious. No it shouldnt hit her. I ran and pushed her towards side. And failed to balance myself.

"Anand.... Open your eyes. Please.. baby.. open your eyes..." I heard her screaming in cracked voice. My head was bursting in pain.

"I love you baby.." I said.

"I love you too Anand..." She hugged me weeping loudly.

Why should I live now? I lost my baby and my wife hates me. She thinks I am the reason for the mishap. May be Yes. I was the one who caused it. I pushed her to take the drastic step of leaving me by hiding things from her. But I dint cheat on her like she believes. She is the only one woman I ever loved in my entire life. And it will be !! Always... forever... It wasnt a crush or love we had between us. But Love ! The selfless, purest and blissful emotion one can ever have.
Yet, I failed her.. I dont deserve to Live.. I wish to die..

"Baby, You have to come back. Not just for me or for us. But some one else. It was an accident I know. But .. But we lost it. The precious part of our life. Your blood .. my flesh.. who did that Anand? Who caused it?? I know you cant cheat me. Then? What went wrong?? I wanna know the reason. Baby, come back to me. We need to avenge for our baby's loss... Please.." I heard her. She pressed her face on to my arms and it got drenched with her tears.

My Vaishu !! She is with me. She still loves me. May be there is chance? I really cant live without her. I struggled. But, My body isnt responding as per my wish. After a lot of struggle, I could move my hands. And tried to call her name. I heard her repeating the same words.

"Wake up baby. We need to tear their mask. Bring them from behind the curtains. Who ruined our life... who caused the untimely demise of our little one. I need you with me for finding out the truth and to fight against them. Wake up. Please..."

And I could finally speak
"Vai.. Shuu.."

He heard her again. "Anand... wake up." After a lot of struggle and pain, he opened his eyes.

***
Anand felt a sharp pain hitting his head. Even the dimlights in the CCU werent helping him. His face cringed in pain. And he could hear some unknown voices around him. He strived hard to open his eyes.

He needs to see her. His love, his better half, his wife.

The vision was blurred. And slowly adjusting it, he looked around only to find her at a corner standing away, looking at him with tear filled eyes. She had kept one palm over her mouth to not let out her cries.

He understood her well and slowly put forward his hands asking her to
come near him. She looked at the doctors and they asked her to go ahead.

Miracles do happen that they very well knew ! And here, she made the magic work for him.

"Babyyy..." He called her ensuring she was there with him in real. She smiled through her tears.

"Are .. you for .. real?" He somehow managed to ask.

"Yess... Yess Anand..." She held his palmss with both her handss.. She gently touched his cheeks in affection. "I am here baby...."

"Vaishuu.." He was the happiest. Finally he got his life back. She is here. He called out again..

"Babyyy... babyy... I .. I missed you. Please ... please dont leave me.." His eyes welled up with the excruciating pain hitting him with the strain as well as the happiness engulfing him by her presence.

Vaishnavi lost it there. She cried hysterically.He is back. Her first and last love. Her Husband. Her Man !!

He is back to life with her words. She knew that he would listen to her. He cannot leave her alone in this world.

Because she havent committed any sins to suffer this much. She certainly deserves to lead a happy life with him and her family. A blissful life Indeed.

Anand didnt expect such a reaction from her. Because if he could remember, she was angry on him. For hurting her. But He saw her crying for him keeping his hands close to her heart. He tried to move his body adding more stress to his already tired body. And the nurse rushed to his side.

"Sir, Please stay still and calm down. Dont move your body." The doctor advised him.

He was helpless, of not being able to hold her in his arms. Her warmth was all he needed at this moment. The last thing he wanted to see was her tears and He desperately wanted to wipe those. But, Blame his physical condition ! The only thing he could do was to hold on to her. And give her the assurance of him being with her.

She was content, happy and relieved. Yet, the tears wouldnt stop. She didnt want to. Indeed it was an emotional roller coaster. Their life was nothing short of it. And After years, they are together.

***

Venkitesh was observing Seetha since a while. She was really happy that Anand gained consiousness.
Vaishnavi's family and they were around him all the time. They were happy too. Supporting them theough this hard phase. All of them treated Anand and them like their own family. Vaishnavi finally got the love she deserved all this while, they thought.

Vaishnavi chose to stay be his side And Seetha left the couple to be alone, letting them spending more time together. No words were exchanged between her and Vaishu. Yet, they clearly understood what the other wants them to do. She stepped back and let Vaishu take care of her son. They all were there in the hospital, ready to help her anytime.

Venky asked about this to her. What amused him was that even Savithri supported her in this. "See, why dont you just help Vaishu? I havent seen you talking to her anything regarding Anand or the problem between them. Why? We are all supposed to help them sort out the misunderstandings right? What if they fight again?"

Seetha could only smile at the raised concern. She looked at her innocent husband.

"Venky, I know you might be thinking that I am complicating things. Right? But NO ! I am doing the correct thing. I know my children very well. They both love each other immensly. The bond they shared in the past and the love they have for each other are much stronger than the problems that existed/exists between them."
She paused for a second and continued.

"I very well know that Vaishu still loves him beyond anything. Else, she wouldnt have stayed by his side all this while. The tears she shed for him proves her love. And she is silent which means she havent reached a point where she is comfortable in sharing her fears, doubts and insecurities with anyone of us. So, I am giving her space and time. She will definitely share it with us once its the right time."

"So true See." They heard Savitri who just entered the scene along with Prabhakar.

"They are Soul Mates. And soulmate's feelings are always mutual. If its not, then they arent that. Simple as it sounds. Its definitely not a one sided game. If it's the real one, both of them will certainly understand each other." She paused.

"Yes, very true !! And it's a mutual rush of emotions that both will never have a control over. Thats what it is between them. Its not a forced connection. Instead a strong, deep and sacred bond ! Our children has that. Their union after so much sufferings prove it. And even I dont think they need any third person's involvement to make them realise their bond. They themselves will realise it. Hence as parents, we need to be patient. Silently supporting them all through out." Prabhakar completed his wife's words. Savithri smiled in content. Venkitesh nodded in agreement.

***

Anand was looking at his wife with intense eyes. From the time he gained his consiousness, he have seen her taking care of him without any inhibitions or complaints. She was genuinely doing everything for him. Except the initial outbreak, she was normal. He was being confused at this. He wanted to ask her about it. Needed to clarify certain points.

She brought warm water and a towel to clean him. She sat on the bed, slowly started wiping his chest. And he knew that she wanted to talk to him. After all, many things happened in their life and they are meeting after three long years. She was living with a different identity untill now and he was living his horrifying lonely life.

Suppressed emotions, unsaid words... It was indeed suffocating the poor souls. He understood the meaning of her lowered gaze and silence. He gently touched her hands and she shivered a bit. And she hesitantly looked at him with welled up eyes.

Her big brown eyes expressed guilt and love at the same time. No matter what, he couldnt bear her tears at anycost. Yet, the teardrop refused to stay there and made all the way down to her cheeks. He wiped it and brought her hands towards his lips. He kissed her hands reciprocating all his love,care and his content feeling of having her beside him. She closed her eyes freeing the remaining tears to flow out.

After a few seconds, she mustered up some courage a mouthed a sorry to him. He nodded in No. But he was doubtful ! Sorry for what? Yet he chose to be silent. She needed some time to cop up with the current happenings.

He learned from his Amma that she got her memory back. Though he was almost sure with her outbreak and with the Shetty family's love that they showered on him.

"Anand.." She called his name.
And he smiled. Glad that she responded to him.

"I am sorry for hurting you. I ... I shouldnt have been so rude to you that day." She looked at him and his face reflected no emotions.

"I ... I dint know how to react. I couldnt hurt Amma and Appa by welcoming you in my life. My mind was messed up with so many emotions. Anger, fear, hurt, dissapoinment. I had only broken memories of our life. My love for my family overpowered my emotions for you. I knew you only through the dreams and the letter I wrote vefore leaving to Mangalore. And the partial truth blinded me. I pretended to be immune to your love. I am sorry.." He was patiently listening to her. Gently pressed her hands in assurance.

"I dint want to ruin my small happy family. I was afraid if it would break with your entry in my life. Because you belonged to Vaishnavi and not Mira. I was helpless. But now everything is sorted. I remember our life.. And Amma Appa knows that I know everything. Also, You are here. I want to know .. Now I wanna know thr truth.. You know? I was.. I was about to..." She couldnt complete as she choked in pain. Paused for a second and touched her abdomen. He looked at her in confusion.

"I was about to tell you the happiest news in our life. And we .. I... I couldnt save our baby...Sorryy... " She lost it there. He couldnt control himself too.

Fate was not fair to them. It was supposed to be the most important moment in their life. But they were so unfortunate even to celebrate it. And it turns out to be terrible loss.

A never ending pain ! Still, He had to stay strong. For her.. for them. He hugged her tightly pulling her close to his heart,though the pain of loosing their own blood choked him.

"Baby... Vaishu. Look at me !" He nudged touching her chin and made him look at her.

"You dont have to say sorry. It was me !! I failed you. I broke the promise of keeping every thing transparent between us. I should be saying sorry. Not you ...But baby.. Trust me ! I havent cheated on you. I can never even think about it." His words were genuine, she know it now.

"I trust you. I should have done that before. If only I stayed back to hear you out.We wouldnt have lost our baby. Please forgive me..." She was guilty to the core.

He could only feel bad for her. It wasnt her fault. Any girl who loved her husband would react the same way only. May be he would have convinced her and proved his innocence with time. But their fate had something else in store. He had suffered much for the tears she shed for him. And he considered it to be much less punishment before the love she had for him. Perhaps the love she still has. He had to be transparent. Neverthless, he only loved her even during her absence for three long years.

"Vaishu, Yes we have lost our baby. Our precious tiny human. It wasnt your fault. But our fate. May be because of the tears everyone shed with our union. I need to clarify ... Lemme tel you, I have never regretted my decision of marrying you. And I can never do that. I love you with all my heart. In every single breath. And I have suffered much without you. Now that I have only one request. Will you fulfill that?" He asked staring at her with much intensity.

Vaishnavi was worried. His eyes conveyed something deep. She asked him through eyes.

"You have given me enough punishment with your absence all these days. I really dont know how I survived. May be in the hope to meet you one day. To be together again. Now that I got you back, I need a promise.With the past history, I know I am very bad at keeping the promises but this time Ill definitely keep up my word." He took a deep breath and looked at her innocent face.

"Will you be with me till my last breath? I need you. I really need you in my life. I may sound selfish, I know ! But thinking about the times I spend without you literallly kills me even now. I cant go through that pain. I may not survive it one more time. I swear... I love you more than anyone .. And I will take care of you till I breath my last." She quickly placed her hands on her lips. He kissed it. She was in tears. He gave her time ro reply.

"Anand, I need time ... To be your old Vaishnavi. I remember each and every thing in our life. I dont regret my decision of being your wife either. We have already lost much time and many precious moments. I agree and I really dont want to spoil our time together. But before all that, I need to find out the truth. The truth, which caused our seperation. I need to know What happened that day and how it eventually led to the loss of our baby. I badly need to know." Vaishu was angry.

Deep down, She know Anand is innocent. But she needed confirmation. Her husband knows her too well. He know where she will melt.

"Baby, I understand. I understand your emotions. I am equally hurt. Angry and dissappointed with whatever happened. All I am asking you is to give me a chance. I promise to regain your trust and love like before. May be more than that. Also, I swear... I will be a good son to your Amma Appa. Ill TC of them too. Like my own. Just .. Just dont leave me like before. Please.." He was genuinely requesting her to stay with him.

Vaishnavi looked at her husband. He wasn't acting a bit she knows. She gently touched his cheeks.

"Anand, I guess you took it wrong. I said I cant be that old Vaishnavi. I never said I will leave you. You are my husband, my love. The only one man to whom I belongs to. I am only yours and I'll be with you in every lifetimes. I have promised you the same. And yes we are humans. We are bound to make mistakes. You have done the mistake of hiding things from me. And I believed the circumstances than my faith on you. Both of us were at fault. I do realise it this moment. So all I ask you is sometime. To transform completely as your Vaishnavi. I am saying this because May be I will have traits of Mira too. I have a family. My parents : Someone whom I can call as my own. So I need you to get adapted to our small happy family. I know they have already started to see you as their son. And most importantly I want you to know one thing." She deliberately paused there to find his reaction.

He was numb. In the fear of her taking a step that create any distance. Vaishu smiled and said.
"I do trust you. And we will find out where it all went wrong. Together.. Wont we?" She smiled.

He was relieved. Her words were crisp and clear. He was seeing a better form of his Vaishu.
A bold, fearless yet loving soul.
She has changed for good, he thought. And yes, he was indeed happy. Now assured that she trust him and is ready to give him a second chance.

"Yes ! We will.." He opened his arms and she could happily give him what he asked for. A warm sweet hug, reflecting all those emotions which rushed into them.

Sometimes the greatest and purest people face much sufferings. The rift gets created out of a momentory impulse. But its just a temperory phase. Ultimately their souls needs each other's energy to fulfill the destiny. And it might take just a matter of seconds to clear out the misunderstandings. And they will reunite for good no matter what. Like destined ! And the real villain will no longer hide behind the curtains.

Anand and Vaishnavi were one of such kind. One soul residing in two bodies. They didnt need anyone else to make them realise the depth of love they have each other. Here Anand realised what his mistake was and genuinely asked her for her forgiveness. On the other side, Vaishnavi was ready to fight for justice together and has given him second chance. No drama, No third person ! They were one.
Re united : For good...
They had to be. To tear the face of the real villain in their love story. The one who ruined their happy life.

Vaishnavi did the mistake of believing what she saw and Anand broke his promise of sharing everything with him. And they paid the price in the form of their baby, their precious three years..
Yet, true love is beyond everything. It will overcome all the negativities, bad spells.

And they were thankful to God for blessing them with an understanding and loving bunch of people in the form of their family and friends.

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