Vineet was pissed with the fact his wife always cited him. He had tried to make things simple, he clearly told her what he felt and his view with the child but she made things complicated. She has made a huge misconception on her own, accusing him for things which he isn't involved in and ends up crying such that he had to stop himself from saying anything further. Even a moment ago the same thing happened and he just stopped to take the conversation further. 

He applied the break upon reaching their home and they headed inside but upon reaching they were left surprised. 

Anamika's whole family had gathered in the house and seemed to be waiting for them. As they step in, Sachin pulls Anamika in a warm hug and asks about her wellbeing. Anamika faked a smile and assured him about her health. 

''Aap sab yahan?" A surprised Vineet asked the guest as he moved to his sister, with a wide smile.

''Haan bhai, mumma ka call aaya tha parso unhone Anamika ki godbharai rakhi hai toh wo chahti thi hum sab yahin aa jaaye kuch din ke liye, so hum aa gaye!!" Avantika chuckles, Vineet pats her head. But the fact that the family is here because they are going to perform Anamika's baby shower somehow made him. 

A baby shower means his wife is already in her 7th month of pregnancy which means the child will be here,around them in just a couple of months and it is stressful in itself. 

How is he going to face the situation? How will he ignore the child when he will play around him all the time? It is really going to be hard for him! 

He came out of his trance when heard his sister telling him names of baby for the unborn and insisting that she will name his child to which he just smiled and agreed which only enraged Anamika. 

Why does he need to fake all this? If he can be clear to her then why not to his family? 

''Oh please, main already naam soch chuka hoon air hum wahi naam rakhenge bache ka!! Tumhare bataye koi bhi naam ache nahi, meaningless hai sab!" Sachin exclaims. 

''Tumhare bataye naam se toh ache hi hai. Bhai, jo meine bataya wahi naam rakhna please. Aap hi batao, Avik acha naam hai ki nahi?" Avantika nudged her brother who simply agreed with her. 

''Nahi, baby ka naam Akshit rakhenge hum aur agar ladki hui toh khushi. Dekho, main explain karta hoon Akshit matlab inseparable jaise inka bond aur beti hui toh inki hi tarah khushi hi khushi!!'' Sachin squeals in joy with his own statement but it brings instant tears in Anamika's eyes, she immediately excuses herself and moves to  the kitchen. 

The family thought the girl felt shy or something like that but Kokila and Shakshi were sure, that's something else. There's something going on. 

In the course of time, Shakshi had noted every single detail about her son's acts and behavior, though she couldn't conclude anything because Anamika always had a different story to tell. While Kokila too has noted the change in his behavior. Every time Vineet visited them, he had refused indirectly to converse about his wife and child which is very unusual on his part. The guy who's always about his wife suddenly doesn't speak even a word about her - - the very reason to doubt him.  

So far neither of the ladies has spoken about it openly. But how long will they restrain themselves from saying it, one or the other day it has to come out, at some point of time. They definitely have their own reasons to be quiet at the moment but when time comes, they will speak up for sure. 

….

It's night, Anamika and Vineet were in their room along with Sachin and Avantika and Rajat, who came to see them along with his wife Sony who's heavily pregnant and in her due time. 

Anamika was sitting at a side of bed just watching them conversing, Vineet was busy pampering his sister while Rajat, Sachin and Sony were having a conversation. 

''Arey Anamika tum kyun yun chup baithi ho, hum sab yahan tumhare godh bharai ke liye aaye hai aur tum hi chup hi baithi ho, kya hua?" Sony questions her, finding the lady silent for no reason. 

The other looked up at Anamika who was startled for a moment but managed a smile. 

''Nahi..aisa nahi hai, main bas kuch soch rahi thi!" She managed to say, Rajat breathed out a sigh knowing it was a lie. 

''Ooho!! Aisa bhi kya sochne lagi ki tumhe dhyan hi nahi hamara. Chalo, aao!!" Sony said in an authoritative tone, gasturing her to sit beside as she herself shifts a little to make space for her, Anamika takes her seat. 

''Acha Anamika tum batao, tumhe kya lagta hai Vineet apne baby se jyada pyar karega ya Sachin ke? Dekho, Avantika ko toh chor hi na raha hai ye!!" Sony giggles, gazing at Vineet while her questions only uneases Anamika. 

There is no doubt that he would like Avantika's child and only love them for he doesn't want his own child. There is no competition because for him only his sister's child matters. 

Vineet tools his eyes, didn't feel the question to be appropriate. He stole a glance of Anamika who was looking at Sony. 

She cleared her throat, eyes still glued at Sony.

''Ye main kaise bata sakti hoon wo kis se jyada pyar karne wala hai. Wo toh uski khudki kismat pe depend karta hai wo kitna lucky hai, I mean har insaan ko utna hi mil sakta hai jitna uske takdeer mei ho, I hope inke naseeb mei kuch acha ho!!" She exclaimed as she sighed deeply. 

Sony waved her hand in the air,''woahh!! Tum toh naseeb ki baate karne lagi, maaf kar behna ye baatein mujhe na samajh aati!!" She laughs at her own words, finding Anamika's words too philosophical. 

But Sachin felt his sister was in fear that her child may not get the love they deserve from her both families after whatever she had faced. 

He holds her both hands, pecks them and caresses them lightly, assuring her that he will always shower love upon her and her child. 

Rajat too hugged her,''arey koi rahe na rahe, uska ye chachu toh hai hi!!" He assured the lady that he would be there for her and her child, Anamika faked a smile because for the moment she only wanted her husband's back, his support. But it seems more like a dream. 

''Haan haan!! Latelatif chachu!!" Avantika teased Rajat making others laugh as the guy is a latelatif. 

As the other 4 again engaged in pulling each other's leg, Vineet stared at Anamika who didn't even glance at him. Why would she look at him? What is the need? The love between them is no same, neither the care and respect. He just wants to run off his duties, giving it some name which doesn't justify it,neither can it ever! 

As a few moments pass by, the other two couples decide to retire to their room. Vineet accompanies them to the door and closes the door behind. 

Anamika sighs, she moves out on the balcony to inhale some fresh air. In the course of 5 months many things have changed, she now mostly feels suffocated around him. His questions or statements now don't hurt her much, it enrages her. She doesn't want to fight with him nor does she want any justification, all she wants is peace of mind. 

She stands with the support of the railing, smiling at the cool breeze touching her face and the starry night sky making a view for her, soothing her heart. 

She was enjoying the peace when he stood besides. Gazing at it for a moment he clears his throat, her smile disappears as she turns to him. 

He waits for a moment before proceeding and says,''main…main kuch waqt mei Pune ke liye nikal jaunga. Kal aur padso conference hai wahan, wo attend karna bahut jaruri hai!!" He informed her, actually letting her know that he won't be present in the baby shower like every other good occasion done in the name of a child. 

''Nothing new in it Vineet!! Tum aise bhi jaa sakte ho, itne jhooth bolne ki jarurat nahi hai. Waise bhi aab koi fark nahi padta, na hi koi umeed hai mujhe tumse. Tumhe jahan jana hai jao, jo karna hai karo bas ye jhoothi care ka natak maat karo, ye nahi bardasht ho raha hai. Tumhare berukhi se jyada tumhara jhootha natak chubhta hai mujhe!!'' She almost yelled losing her control. 

''Tumhe mera kiya sab ya toh jhooth hi lagta hai ya pagalpan hi. Mera pyar, mera sapne sab jhooth hi hai tumhare liye. Khair, tumhe jhooth lagta hai toh jhooth hi sahi main apne pyar ka ya kitni care karta hoon tumhari uska dhindhora nahi peet sakta.'' He expressed, as usual, in a cold tone. 

Anamika let out a sarcastic laugh,''mujhe toh ye samajh hi nahi aa raha kaisa sapna hai ye tumhara. Sabke kuch na kuch sapne toh hote hi hai par koi insaan apne sapne ke liye apni family se muh nahi modd leta par tum ek exceptional case ho, ek aise insaan jiske liye sab kuch uska sapna hi hai baki koi mayne hi nahi rakhta. Tum apne zidd mei itne paagal ho chuke ho ki tumne kabhi ye tak nahi janna chaha kya mera bhi koi sapna hai ya nahi!!?? Khair, main tumse kya umeed rakhu jab meri khudki family ko meri ya mere sapno ki fikra nahi toh tumse kya hi umeed rakhu main. Fir bhi tumhare liye meine tumhare sapno ko apnane ka thann liya tha, socha khudka nahi toh tumhara sapna toh pura kar lun par tumhe wo bhi kadra nahi. Pehli baar dekha kissi ko, apne sapne ke liye apni family aur responsibilities se bhagte hue!!" She asseverated, her tone coated with anger and disappointment. 

''Main chup hoon iska ye matlab nahi tum har baar mujhpe ek naya ilzaam laga do ya apne mann se kuch kahaani bana lo!!" He almost raged but maintained the softness of his voice. 

''Tumhare pass aab bhi kuch bolne ko bacha hai? Mere bache ko toh waise bhi accept karne se inkaar kar chuke ho tum aab iss se jyada kya hai bolne ko tumhare pass?? Oh haan, aab shayad mera tumhare saath rehna tumhe ambrassed kar raha hoga na, kaho toh chali jaati hoon kahin na kahin toh guzara kar hi lungi main!" She snapped at him, making him uncomfortable with her words and tone. 

''Tum paagal ho gayi ho kya? Main kyun chahunga tum kahin jao? Tum bewajah kuch bhi link kiye jaa rahi ho, stop this nonsense!!" He shouted now, losing his control. 

Anamika held on, gazed at him for a few minutes and said something which enraged him much and he too ended up yelling at her. Later he ends up being abhorrent to her. 

…

To be continued…