Varna opened door of washroom after taking shower.Water was dripping from her wet hair.She didnt pay attention.She rubbed her hair.With towel.

R-"Bhaooo."

She shut her eyes.coming back to land.Ramya giggled.Clapping her hands.Coughing seeing her sister.Verge of getting terrified.

V-"Are you mad.Ramya."

R-"Ofcourse.Sister.

You should have.Known by now."

She opened her bag.Taking out snacks.She got for night.Varna saw it.Threw towel.Went on to snatch bag from her.Leaving her sister with open mouth.

R-"Varna.No."

V-"Shut up.You are not going.

To have these.Crap things."

There were her favorite chips and biscuits.She made a pout.Was about to cry.Varna knew she was being harsh.Her temper was already.Not apt for situation.Then she didnt wanted to.Upset Ramya.It was true after long.She got to be with her.

V-"Okay.Stop being over dramatic.

You will get.Biscuits but.One one packet.Wafers.Happy?"

Ramya wiped tears.Giving a smile.Varna shook her head.Then she found her opening packet.Started munching on them.Settling on bed comfortably.She helped Ramya to sit properly.With pillows.

V-"Why are you here.

This is no time to be awake.Right."

R-"Stop being boring.My husband is enough for that.

Iam here for night.hehe."

She giggled.Expressing her happiness.Varna looked at her.With unsure expression.Did her husband agree.To let her be away.With her?How and will he be assured.Leaving her with her.Her thoughts were broken.With Ramya's constant calls.

R-"Varna come here.

We need to talk."

After some time.Lights were switched off.Sisters wide awake.Staring at ceiling.They held on to each others hands.Happy for time they got.To be together.Varna felt light from heart.There was one person with whom.She wished to be herself.Wish to spend time.Wholeheartedly.Her twin.She was an unknown.Source of strength for her.She moved her head.On side to stare at same.Face she had.

Ramya too saw her sister.Giving her trademark style.

R-"Varna.Wish things remained same.For life.

Why do we have to change.With time."

V-"Because time waits for no one.People prefer to run.Against time.

Thats how.it works.World works."

R-"Stupid world."

Varna smiled.For first time in days time.From heart.She covered both of them.With quilt.Seeing to what her sister needed.Ramya yawned.

V-"Sleep.

Ramya.Did you tell.Your husband you are here.I mean for night."

Varna still looked unsure.Ramya felt her eyes getting.heavy.

R-"yeah.

he must be sulking.haha.Varna.

Tell me story.Remember Aththai used to tell us.That giant wolf.and princess story."

V-"I used to sleep.before you.Saving myself from.

Those weird and.Senseless stories.Never made sense."

R-"Really.But.We do got prince.In life.

See.I got mine and.Now you are getting mine."

She pinched Varna.Who made a face.Hit her hand lightly.

R-"Look at your face.Blush.

When someone takes your husband's name.Should blush become red."

V-"Do you expect that from me."

R-"Not in this life.

haha."

Both sisters laughed.Till silence came.Varna rested her head.On Ramya's shoulder.Ramya had a calm look.On her face.

R-"Shakthi looks like.Nice guy.Typical how you wanted.

But I have doubt."

Varna's eyelids were about to close.

R-"How will he romance you.

You will kick him.if he tries to.Kiss you."

V-"Ramya.

Sparing you for one inside.You or else."

R-"Warrior Princess Varna."

V-"Shut up Iam.No princess.

Just a human.From different species."

R-"varnaa."

V-"What."

R-"Listen."

V-"No.Let me sleep.

Its not good for baby too.I wont let you.Disturb little one.Evil brat."

R-"So much worried from now.His father also worried.

I have no one to think.For myself.I know.After me someone will be there.To look after him.

He wont be alone."

Varna frowned.Seeing her sister.Who acted as if.It was normal what she said.

V-"I will throw you.Out of this room."

R-"I didnt say anything wrong okay.

Varna.I will leave soon.You will come to me.In Hyderabad and live with me.Till baby comes out.Promise."

Varna wasnt sure.What to answer her.Who had hope in her eyes.Ramya nudged her.

V-"This is not time.To have such discussion.

We will talk later."

R-"You will not come.I know.

Why have we.Become distant.After my marriage.Now you will also get married.Everything will be finished."

V-"Stop blabbering.

Brat.

Sleep."

As the night became dark.With chilly winds.Entering room.Varna engulfed inside quilt.This night feeling someone closer to her.Cuddling to her sister.Being careful.Soon she felt a lone tear.Nearing her eye.She looked at Ramya.Kissed her head.Then massaged her hair.For few minutes.She kept on staring at her.Why fate had to be like this.Why did they got same face.Was it blessing for them.She thinks its a curse.Always took it as.

Vivaan and Varna stayed for two more days.The family moved back next day to engagement.As per her family's wish.Vivaan thought to stay for few more days.He asked Ramya to stay if she wished.But he had to go for work purpose.Ramya being herself couldnt stay alone.Afte rmarriage its not possible.To be away from husband for long.She will manage without him.But even Karuna felt it wasnt okay.To keep her like that.

At this time she needed Vivaan most.She was also under treatment of.Doctor in Hyderabad.So it was better if she go with him.While returning Vivaan made sure to ask for Ramya's wish.She looked fine.Later as they started journey.he sensed some change in his wife.Being chirpy one.She stay mum most time.They reached home.After that also she stayed.Silent and as if something changed.

Many times he thought to ask.Her reason then Shivani made him understand.It was normal for changes she will be.facing in coming days.As well her mood swings.Still Vivaan tried best.To keep her happy.Not getting same smile from her.He used to get.

A week passed Ramya left.Varna was busy shopping with Shakthi.She hated going for shopping.And if she went.necessary things and not.Window shopping.Shakthi made her get best things.After making sure she chose everything.For her comfort and.Liking.They sat in a cafe.ordering food.He handled all bags alone.Varna laughed.

Sh-"Laugh.before and after marriage.This is what.A guy should learn."

Varna rolled her eyes.Sipping her drink.Shakthi managed to take sip from her glass.Putting another straw there.She looked at him startled.

Sh-"What?Why that look.

Dont tell me.You will hang me for.Sharing a drink.Varna Shetty the strict judge."

V-"Shakthi."

She shook her head.Hiding smile that almost.Came on her face.Slowly she was giving.Acceptance for relationship.Shakthi was not someone.She has know who.believed in forcing and throwing traditions.For name of fiance.He was still being same with her.A good friend and.His sense of humour.Saving her from her disaster striken world.

Marriage was a month and half  away.It was decided because of some horoscope issues.Date came out much later.There was too long gap.What worried everyone was.Ramya's dates were nearing.She was now entering seventh month.Which means once rituals start.It will be hectic for her to attend.Last month being crucial too.Nothing could be done.

V-"Shakthi.I wanted to.Say something."

He paid bill since they were done.She played with her hands.Confused whether to start topic or not.

Sh-"Great.

Why are you waiting.for auspicious time then."

Varna raised her brows.When he showed her eyes.

Sh-"Speak.

Are you waiting for.Some auspicious time to do that."

V-"fine.

I was thinking to ask you.About you know.I think we both wanted.Simple wedding.With not much hype and.You are getting me?And date.Iam worried for Ramya.She is not on good health too.Can we.I mean.Cant we do something with dates.Sorry I know asking for.Too much already.

Your family have been.Considerate enough."

Shakthi looked at her.Then got up.With bags on hand.Leaving her shocked.They walked their way.Till reached his car.He put bags inside.Both got in and closed doors.Varna was confused.If she was putting too much pressure on him.

She soon felt his gaze on her.frowned when he touched her.Moving lock of hair away from her forehead.Slipping it behind her ear.She shivered at proximity.Trying to gulp down lump.Formed on her throat.Shakthi's eyes looked intense.He never said it loud.To her how much he had fallen for her.He wished to but.Something from Varna's side stopped him.he was aware of distance.between them.After getting engaged.It was still there.

V-"Shakthi.

Iam sorry.For."

He came a bit closer to her.Giving him cute smile.Looking down.

Sh-"You know Varna.I always try to break.barrier between us.By attempts.You ruin it.

We have been strangers.Then friends.Fiance and soon.Going to be life partners.Why would I mind.If you ask something.From me.If not me then.Who else.

Will have right.To rule your heart.Mind."

For first time.Varna was scared.Of making Shakthi lose.She knew herself.Felt highly disappointed for.being person she was.Not giving an ounce.To care and understanding she was getting.From her fiance.Why was she like that.

Sh-"hey.

Dont be so serious.My dialogues were impressive?"

She shook her head.Finally smiling.Little nervous.Next what Shakthi did.Was beyond her expectations.And imaginations.She felt a light peck on her head.By him as he placed his lips barely.Touching her forehead.This one moment.Made Varna realize.Someone was there for her.A comfort prevailed.She deserved to be loved.Didnt she.

She gave nod to Shakthi.As they drive way back to home.it was decided from beforehand.Which he didnt tell her.Wedding was taking place.In Hyderabad.Prakash had started making arrangements.As well as his family.Ramya can take rest.At her place and.There wont be problems too.Life was turning out to be.Somewhat perfect for them.Was it.If time could tell.

Two more weeks passed.Shetty house was busy with marriage preparations.Time was flying.Varna have overcome.To some extent.Her confusion and insecurities regarding.Life she was stepping in.Shakthi and her in laws.Made it less difficult for her.She paid visits to his house.Small dinners and lunches.Went shopping with them.Thats how it went for her.

Back at Ramya.She was nearing her days with fear.With each day She felt scared for some reason.No matter she smiles one minute.Next she would start.Shedding tears.getting angry for no reason.Snapping at someone.Last day she did.At Nandini when she.Made milshake of bana flavor.With less sugar.Too much sugar wasnt good for baby.But Nandini didnt take it to heart.When Vivaan apologized.It was expected from Ramya.

Ramya was sitting in front of her dresser.Messing up her hair.Further not being able.To make plait.It got tangled.She became frustrated.Started crying.Vivaan noticed that.He kept file away.From his hand.Went to her.

She didnt look at him.When he took her hair.Making plait.And it came out nearly perfect.She stared at him.With big eyes.Rubbing her wet cheeks.He kissed her head.She then got up and left for bed.He frowned.Standing with his hands on hips.

At night she made fuss.With drinking milk.Shivani had to.Pamper her when making her have it.finally she had.And slept without having chat with her husband.Which was daily routine for them.Vivaan felt disturbed.Slowly Ramya was getting into shell.He feared.He switched off lights.Pulling quilt over them.Kissing her for night.

It was near midnight.Ramya was sweating.Moving her head sideways.A dream she was seeing.She breathed heavily.Going somewhere.Everything was black.Dark and she was engulfed by darkness.She moved away webs.Trying to look for her people.A known face she couldnt.She cried getting.Scared with every second.Till she bumped into something.She could see two faces.Her husband.Vivaan calling out for her.Then Varna smiling at her.Asking her to give her hand.Ramya felt everything blank.Dark and no one in front of her.

R-"Varnaa."

Varna woke up.Covered in sweat.Her heart beating fast.She felt her eyes.getting blank.Panic captured her.She tried to feel place.She was in.Out of her dream.Felt like nightmare.What was she seeing.A bad dream.Ramya was smiling.And soon she was going somewhere.Varna tried to call her.Shouting for her.Their hands.Drifted away.Ramya was lost.Thats when dream stopped.

V-"Ramya."

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