Priyam fed soup to Varna.Forcefully and made her take medicines.Week has gone by.Her health was getting better.Mentally she was falling.Karuna looked at face.Of Varna and couldnt hold.Herself back from breaking down.Priyam came out of room.Varna was on bed.Not sleeping.Eyes opened lost.

P-"Karuna Akka she is much better.Medicines are doing work.

Please hold yourself."

K-"If you wouldnt have come.I wasnt able to do anything.Priyam this girl.Has lost will.

Cant see her state."

P-"Varna is strong girl.I have my faith.On her."

K-"Here she is sufferring.Pranush also not getting.Discharge from hospital.

He is better now.Talked with them this morning."

Priyam looked back at Varna.Thought of something.Hardly they talked.After she came back.Varna was too weak.Respond to anyone.She was sleeping due.To medicines effect mostly.Pranush condition was better one day.Getting bad another day.Didnt knew how to handle him.Doctors were trying best.

Lata was making Pranush wear clothes.Vivaan entered and sit quietly.He saw his baby.Throwing his hands.Tiny feet and he frowned.Making sounds.Lata kissed him.She noticed Vivaan.Smiled at him.His face has gone worse.Due to stress and worry.He had hard time.Managing everything from week.Day night his sons illness.Worried him.He havent slept for one night.

L-"Vivaan do you know.When you were small.Used to make you wear.Clothes like this.

You made fuss alot.Crying and shouting.Then I had to call.Shivani akka.

Only she could calm you.Its true.Babies can be best.With mother."

Vivaan touched Pranush head.Kissed there.He didnt say anything.Left room and made way outside.Latas words hit him.Was true baby needs mother most.His mother may be right too.On thinking about Pranush well being.But he cant stab his heart.Thoughts have made him worse.Every day and night he sufferred torture.One hand was his baby.Other hand was his life.Turned upside down.He was ready to give life for Pranush.His life cant save his son.What could save him.Can he think.Of going for that.

Few more days passed.Varna was better health wise.Fever have gone.She was sitting.Trying to read book.Felt restless.Making face.Closing book.Priyam massaged her head.She shut her eyes.Holding Priyams hand.

P-"You look better today.Come let me give you.Strong head massage."

V-"Chitti you need rest too.Have been running after me.

Since you came."

P-"If my baby is not well.How can I be rest."

V-"Can I ask you something.Will you give me."

P-"Why not.I can give life.For you.

Anything you want."

V-"Take me with you.For some days.I wished to come.Earlier too.

Please Chitti.I feel suffocated here.First Ramya.Then Shakthi.What did I lack Chitti.

Why did he turn his back.On me."

P-"Varna you have to let go.Life doesnt wait for anyone.We cant live.With grief.

As far as Shakthi.Dont you think.This was meant to happen."

V-"Chitti.What are you saying."

P-"Dont want to raise old.Wounds Varna.Ask your heart.Maybe someday.

It will give you answer.Why are you feeling.Sad for Shakthi.Because you loved him.

You miss him as support."

Priyams words hit Varna.She caught her head.Not being able to think much.She was already.Too weak emotionally.At night it was windy.Window opened.Of room where Varna and Priyam were sleeping.Varna felt cold.Pulling quilt cover her.She felt uneasy.From heart.She got up closing window.Had some water.Checked on Priyam.She went to sleep again.She felt pain on her stomach.An uneasiness.This she used to feel.When Ramya was sick.Both were connected with.Feelings and she used to.Feel every emotion.

Vikram and Shivani were waiting outside.Nandini was with team of doctors.Consulting on Pranush.Fever increased from morning.Shivani couldnt see state of baby.Anymore and her fear increased.Each day.She found Vivaan approaching them.He didnt tell any of them.But all knew his condition.One who lost wife.Had to see baby sufferring like that.Must not be easy.Nandini came out.After some time.She looked tired.

N-"Think you all should go home.Im here with Pranush.For night.

Have given medicines.Lets see if fever goes down.Else have to give him.Injections."

V-"He is too small.He cant take pain."

Sh-"Vivaan come with me."

Nandini saw Shivani dragging Vivaan away.From there.Whose eyes were brimming with tears.Looking at direction.Of Pranush.Nandini caught her head.She couldnt think of anything.She thought of one way.Took her phone.Dialled Varnas number.It was enough of baby suffering.

Prakash was angry on dinner table.He learnt about Varnas wish.Leave with Priyam for few days.He was quiet.Seeing her health till now.He thought he should.Make clear to her what.They wished for her.

P-"No need to go anywhere.Varna you are staying.You cant run away from problems.

Going there wont.Bring any good.In fact me and your Athai.Have thought something."

K-"Prakash not now."

P-"I have to Akka.This girl is so stubborn.Dont know how to handle her.

Here situation is not well.She is trying to escape.Listen Varna.You are not leaving.For Australia.

We will go to Hyderabad.Tomorrow.Pranush needs you.Have to be there."

All eyes widened.Heard sound.Varna left spoon on plate.Breathing heavily.Priyam got up.Trying to handle her.She didnt hear her out.Instead protested for herself.

V-"Why should I go there.Why cant I do.What I want.

My heart wants to do.I will go with Chitti.I have decided."

P-"You are not mature enough.Take your own decisions.Have seen what they bring you.

Shakthi was your choice.What did he do.Left you.Wont blame him also.Fully he wasnt.

Your behavior.Issues have brought you.This state.When will you understand."

Varna became quiet.With shocking.Words of her father.Prakash was very anger.Karuna asked him to stop.She eyed Priyam.Take Varna inside.She stood still.But wasnt moving.Prakash kept his eyes down.

V-"Im to be blamed.For my condition.He left me.Because I was fault."

P-"Yes you dont know.How to handle relationships.Whole life.

Have been running away.From facing people.This is not how.Life works.

Wont let you.Cause harm to you.And us.Enough with this."

V-"I feel suffocated here.Cant breathe.

I will go.Leave from your lives.If Im cursed for you."

P-"This is what.You have in your mind.Brain thinks about all this.

Think about people.Around you.You never do.Ramya left.With heavy heart.Leaving her world.

Dont you think.You have responsibility.Towards those people.Your family.

You are concerned about yourself.Her baby is suffering.He doesnt go well with anyone.

Except you.Its better.You be with him.Give him love of Ramya."

V-"Im Varna.Not Ramya.I have right.Live my life.

I dont want to live Ramyas life.Please dont do this to me."

K-"Varna please.Think calmly.Can understand you.We all do.

At this moment.Pranush needs you.He havent been well.If Ramya was here."

V-"Im not Ramya.Im Varna.Aththai think about.

Varna for once.Please."

P-"Think about what.Let you ruin yourself more.You want life like.Your Chitti.

Living alone.Life time.Tell me.This is what you want."

Prakash was furious.Priyam felt hurt.By his words.She rubbed Varnas back.Asking her to calm down.Varna wiped her tears.She spoke again.Without any emotion.

V-"What do you all.Want me to do now."

K-"Varna for now.We should leave for.Hyderabad till Pranush recovers."

V-"Then what."

K-"We will think about it.Later go rest now."

P-"No hear me.Varna its better.We tell you.What we have decided.

Ramya is not here.Pranush needs mother.You need someone.Spend life with.Its better.If you.

Settle with Vivaan.Baby will get mother.You will get life partner."

Varna looked at them.With still eyes.Priyam was shocked.Before she could react.She saw Varna storming out.Of there.Going to her room.Locking herself up.She slided her body.falling down.Shutting her eyes.She heard her father.Karuna and Priyam came to her.Banging door.Calling out for her.Prakash caught his head.He raised his voice.Felt uneasy.Sitting down.His only worry was Varna.

P-"Varna open door.Hear me out.Your Chitti is here."

K-"Nothing will be done.Against your wish.Please open door."

Door opened.They rushed inside.See Varna sitting like statue.She was in messed up.State with lost look.Karuna hugged her.Kissing her head.She tried to console her.Every possible way.Priya knew her lost wounds.Have woken up.Prakash decision was.Like swallowing hard pill for her.She didnt knew.How to handle her and matter.

K-"Priyam bring water for her.Listen Varna.We want to know.Your wish.

Nothing will go against you.Just need to save Pranush now."

V-"My wish.When did it mattered.You decided.For me.

Behalf of me.Do I have say."

P-"Karuna akka.Should give her some time.Im here.Dont worry."

At night Varna was resting her head.On priyams lap.Priyam kissed her.Patting her to sleep.Far away from Varnas eyes.She has lost responding to Priyam too.Tried every way make her talk.Night passed in same manner.In morning Priyam woke up.Not finding Varna.She panicked telling others.Karuna blamed Prakash.For his impulsive decision.He got worried too.They started looking for her.When Priyam got call.

P-"Varna is not here.She has gone out of town.Didnt tell me where.

But she is safe.Needs some time alone."

Karuna took breath of relief.Prakash still looked pissed off.Priyam was shocked too.Varna always shared with her.Her every decision.This time she was clueless.Reason for her step.It was true she was.Broken completely by last nights events.She tried her number later.In day again.Good thing was she talked.

P-"Running away is not solution Varna.I know you are strong.

Why did you took this step.Could have told me."

Varna was sitting.In her hotel room.Looking at open sky.From there.It was raining.She felt sky cried for her.If not anyone she has.It for her.She was standing near window.Shut her eyes.Keeping phone close to ears.With great difficulty.Priyam tried best.getting from her where she was gone.

V-"Im running away from myself.Chitti I want to know.How long I can break.

Please give me this space.I need it."

P-"Im not stopping you.Worried for you.We love you."

V-"Dont know how can.Anyone be loved.I feel I lost.Every purpose live in life.

Whats need now."

P-"Stop talking stupid.Listen tell me.I will come there.We have been together.

Everytime girl.You cant ditch me."

V-"Be with them.They need you.Wish I was Ramya.

Could have been.With my family."

Priyam felt tears.On her cheeks.As Varna cut call.She knew how broken she was.Varna wasnt person.Show off easily.She was hurt to death.By her own relations.Wont be easy to get her back.Damage was done long back.Now it just burdened more.Karuna heard everything from back.She held on to door.Looking at Priyam.Didnt knew what fate wanted.From them.One end Pranush life was stake.Varna gone away.From them.

Another week passed.Nothing going right.In anyones life.Nandini was sitting outside in hospital.Reyansh came with coffee for her.She looked tired.Drained out with stress.She has been going through.Reyansh caught her hand.Giving her strength.She didnt feel like.Having coffee.Reyansh looked at her.With confused expression.

R-"Nandu you should.Go home.Take rest today.

Have been here.For days.Anna is here too.I will stay with him."

N-"Its not that Rey.Im fine.Used to taking stress.Something else bothering me.

How can someone be selfish.Thought after Ramya is gone.Least Varna will be here.

Showering all love on her.Last symbol.When I found her so close.To Pranush.Bond they shared.

Rey been days.She didnt contact.Asking about baby.Can she be heartless.

Maybe Vivaan Anna was right.She did this to Ramya too."

R-"We are judging her.What we think.Dont you feel.We are being partial.

We dont know.What she going through."

N-"Understand her too.But if not for anyone.For whom she loved.You remember day.

First time she held Pranush.He helped her.Forget pain.She held onto for Ramya.

I tried calling her times.Informed Karuna Aththai too.If Varna can come.Can be some hope."

R-"Where is she now.Vivaan Anna is losing hope too.Cant look at him."

N-"Dont know.Last I heard.She went somewhere.Away from home.

Its very difficult understand her.You were right.Ramya and Varna are not same."

Another week gone by.Shettys reached Hyderabad.All had their breath.Stuck with Pranush health deteriorating.Other hand Varna stayed away.From everyone.Not attending to calls.She was busy.Coming in terms with her life.She cried whole day.Laughed at her fate.Couldnt come.Reality with decision.Of her people who planned.Seal her fate.With someone who belong to Ramya.Again she was expected.Take what was Ramyas.She wiped her tears.Felt someone tapping her shoulder.Looked back at kid.Few years old.Wiped her tears.Rested her head.On her shoulder.Varna felt she could breath.Among those children.Who had no one in world.Thats why she came.Orphanage where she would.Be with people.Who wont judge her.

Vivaan breathed heavily.Reyansh tried hold him.He shunned his hand.He was sweating badly.Looking at doctors.Trying save his son.Battling with life.He felt frustrated.With his life.Why he has to handle.So much pain.Lose them whom he love.Shivani eyed Reyansh let her handle.She held Vivaan.he looked at his mother.With red eyes.She answered his unasked questions.He broke down.On her hands.She raised his face up.Her eyes were in tears.

Sh-"My son is strong.he wont fall down."

V-"Cant Mom.Please save him.

I beg you.Take my life."

Doctors came out.Nandini was in tears.All looked at her.With expectation.When doctors announced.Pranush wasnt responding treatment.He has to be on life support.Last treatment they can give.Chances were bleak.Karuna broke down.Priyam holding her.Prakash was in shock state.Nandini burst into tears.Saying sorry for not able do anything.Vikram asked Shivani.help Vivaan.He became still.He remembered first time.he refused see his son.Ramya was battling for life.He saw her face.Pale and moment.When she left world.In his arms with smile.

V-"Save my son Mom.He cant leave me."

Sh-"He will live.Look at me Vivaan."

Varna was tossing on bed.Small room with only bed.Table beside her.She started feeling uneasy.Sleep didnt come.Storm started outside.She got scared of sudden thunder.Closed window.She wiped sweat and had some water.Remembered feeling same.When Ramya used to feel sick.She missed her badly.But fact her family.See her as her replacement.Ruined her memories for her.She wasnt heartless.Once she thought to.Do something for her own self.She wondered.She was selfish.Light smile came on her lips.She shut her eyes.Face of Pranush.Warmth she felt holding him.

She opened her eyes suddenly.She thought if he was fine.Last she asked Priyam.He was in hospital.What relation did she share with him.Every time she thought go to him.Prakash words made her.Feel angry and scared.Her love for Pranush.Being tested against.Her unreasonable hate for Vivaan.She felt head paining.Indecisional feeling killing her from inside.For few seconds she felt.Weak closing her eyes.After some time heard.Lod bangs on her door.Her heart thumped with fear.She got up and went to door.

Prakash and Vikram were sitting.Along with Reyansh.Worried and in tension.Karuna was praying in temple.Nandini was inside with doctors.Having word.Shivani tried Vivaans number.His disappearance tensed her more.She asked Reyansh if his phone was reachable.Lata suggested them.Should go to near temple.Pray for Pranush gets better soon.All went along except Reyansh.He stayed back not knowing.What situation will result in.Nandini came out.her face didnt give good vibes.She moved her head sideways.

N-"They are saying.If his condition doesnt improve.Will remove life support.

It wont be of use."

She hugged Reyansh.He gripped on his feelings.He knew he has to be there.For everyone.But he felt pain too.He consoled her.Asking her to pray for best.

R-"Anna is not receiving calls.He is not seen anywhere.Im scared what if he."

Few hours passed.Others were in waiting area.No one could blink eye.Reyansh was with them.Nandini was with Pranush.It was very late night.When she frowned.Coming with doctor.To emergency room.Her eyes widened with shock.Doctor too looked at her.They heard loud wauils of Pranush.Saw him moving his hands and feet.Crying and machines beeped.He was back to life.Heartbeats were back too.he was breathing properly.He was weak state.It was no less than miracle.

N-"Doctor he is crying.Did you see."

Nandini and doctor rushed inside.Doctors were checking on him.They were clearing doubts.if this was real.But Nandini had no doubts.She smiled through tears.Her eyes fell on Vivaan.Standing one corner.Close to Pranush holding onto his finger.Was standing Varna.With tear strained face.She tightened hold.On babys finger.Doctors released Pranush from machine.Other drips and oxygen pipe.Handed him over to Varna.Nandini and Vivaan watched.Scene with fear and shock.As soon as Pranush felt.Touch of Varna.He snuggled to her.His cries subsided.Became louder.

D-"Dr Nandini this is miracle.Baby revived.He has got new life.

We wanted him move.Show one sign.here he is crying.God saved your prayers."

N-"He did doctor.Thank you."

As doctors left.Varna safely put baby back.Nurses attended to him.Feeding him.Varna didnt went away for him.For even second.She looked at him.Kissed him and cried.Kept on crying.Vivaan felt getting life back.He wiped his tears.Went outside room.Nandini saw that.She was behind Varna.She was happy see Varna.She saved Pranush.But inside she had.Frustration why she couldnt come earlier.Baby wouldnt have to suffer more.

N-"What took you so long.Come and do this.Why Varna.I thought he mattered to you.

As much as Ramya did."

Varna stayed calm.Not answering word.Nandini got furious.She kept on speaking.Varna was hearing her.But she had no answer.Give and justify herself.

N-"What will you answer.When you dont have one.Why couldnt you see.

Pranush above your grief.why did you let him punish.For so long.See his state.How he sufferred.

You wanted him to suffer more.Tried informing you.Many times but you.Didnt heard.

Tell me Varna.Why did you waited.For so long.So that he can leave like Ramya."

Shivani and others came soon.Surprised and shocked with what they saw.Karuna knew Varna would come.But they didnt knew who.Got her here.Shivani tried look for Vivaan.He wasnt there.But she knew he was one.Who got Varna back.She went to Pranush.Kissed his head.Prayed for him.She looked at Varna.Who was sitting like statue.She touched her head.Blessed her.

Few days later Karuna came inside room.Found Varna sitting.With lost face.Pranush was discharged from hospital.They brought him to their place.He can be with Varna.He was sleeping on bed.Karuna felt uneasy.Telling Varna what she came for.Priyam entered room.That moment.She shut her eyes.She has to brace herself.She knew decision taken by Varna.Wasnt taken in conscious state.She looked at Varna.Sitting with no emotion on face.She was patting sleeping Pranush.

K-"Priyam get her ready.We have to leave in an hour."

Priyam nodded Karuna.She went to bed.Kissing Pranush.She saw few sarees on bed.Got one of them.Colorful and fumbled.Tell Varna she has to wear it.Varna got up.Looking at Priyam.She avoided saree.Priyam frowned at her and found her.Opening her bag.Varna touched one saree.Same one which Shakthi gifted her.Once and she couldnt show him.Wearing it.She felt her eyes moistened.How he wished her.Wear it once and show her.Her favorite color black.Priyam touched her.She hugged her and kissed her head.

P-"Varna black color.Is not auspicious.Shouldnt wear it.In such ocassions."

V-"Nothing matters to me now.Good bad or auspicious."

Priyam was scared for Varna.She was still holding onto memories.Of Shakthi which she should let go.She wished and prayed.She gets to see change.In life soon.She helped her get ready.She didnt agree wear any jewelry.Pranush cried.Priyam handled him.Varna looked at her image in mirror.She cried.Tears came out of her eyes.She shut them.Feeling her heart throbbing with pain.

Vivaan and Varna were sitting in chairs.Side by side.Lata and Vikram were present.With Reyansh handling everything.Priyam, Karuna and Prakash were present.Registrar confirmed their names.Last time and gave them pen.Give signatures.Vivaan took pain.He shut his eyes.Reyansh touched his shoulder.Giving him much needed support.He signed in a second.Dropping pain.Was Varnas turn to sign.She was sitting still.Priyam probed her.To take pen.But she wasnt responding.Vivaan was holding.His temper back.Clenched his fist.Looking at Varna with red eyes.

P-"Varna sign here."

Karuna eyed Prakash to stand.Without saying anything.It was when Priyam gave pen to her.Tear fell down from Varnas eyes.She looked at name.Her new identity.Which she never wanted.To get.She cursed herself.She dropped pen.After signing.Clenched her fist.Digging her nails in palm.She shut her eyes.Holding back tears.With her anger and emotions.They were congratulated.Vivaan and Varna got up.With heavy heart.They didnt want.Any congratulatory wishes.Life was at turn.Nothing meant to them.When Lata came to them.With something on hand.Varna clutched on to Priyams hand.

L-"This ritual is necessary.Without this.Marriage holds no value."

Lata asked Vivaan.To put vermilion on Varnas head.She was shivering.Priyam held her back.She moved her head sideways.Shutting her eyes.Vivaans eyes filled up with.Tears and flood of memories.He remembered moment.When he filled Ramyas head.With same color.He couldnt fill her life with such colors.She left him.He opened his eyes.Took red vermilion.With pressure and force.He touched Varnas hair.She shut her eyes in pain.Feeling run away from there.Vivaan did it in seconds.Reyansh could feel.Pain he was going through.He informed at home.They were coming.Vivaan and Varna were tied.In bond of marriage.None of them were happy.Didnt knew where life was taking them.

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