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" whole restaurant is bloomed with the various people. Numerous couples are sitting there enjoying their evening together. Clattering sound of the plates and the chattering is echoing all around the restaurants .Whole place is filled with the laughters and the happiness. But in all these " loneliness is spread all over me.being surrounded by the crowd" I'm still feeling myself in dark corner,, where there's no light or hope. Everything is so gloomy and empty. all this crowed and people are looking nothing but spectators " who are making fun of my life. Which is treating me so bad. And in all those spectators "there's a man" who is not with me "despite sitting infront of me.His all attention is on his phone "without baiting his eyes once anywhere else. I'd been sent with him. So that we could spend some time together. And try to know each other. But from past one hour " he is giving me silence treatment. Which he's been doing from past six months of our marriage. Barely " he comes home" and if he does then , comes for sleep and goes back " into his own world . In all those months " on the first day of marriage " he had said bunches of words. And that's to (don't need to expect anything from him. I'll never gonna be his wife. If someone will be then my sister Bella Adkin.)His love of life. His ex fiance!!Who is Currently in comma. And according to him and my whole family. I'm the reason of it. They think that " if on the wedding day I won't had gone with her . Then today Bella would had been fit and fine between them. And he would had married her living a dreamy life. It's been six months ,she is in deep sleep. And in all those months " not a single day went " when he didn't go to the hospital and spend whole day with her. Being married to him" I don't think so" even an hour I've spent with him. But Bella " being not with him " still is with him. She got his all time " all the attention and all love " which I know will be never come into my plate. After all " I'm nothing ,but a replacement to him. Which his and my family done to save their reputation infront of the world. They didn't want people to witness an empty altar. And just shoved me in the relationship " which seems like not gonna have any future.

Mam" I hope you are enjoying the food. Suddenly I came back the real world " hearing waiter's voice.

Err yeah I'm. I whispered looking at my untouched food. Which has grown cold by now. My husband " who had been busy in his phone. He clear his throat and Grab his wine glass and take a long sip leaning on the comfortable chair ,looking around his surroundings except me. Which is fine with me as well. As I know if he will  dart his dark blue eyes towards me. Then there will nothing" but  pure hate.which will haunt me for the days. And I'll be keep thinking about it.  

If you are done then shall we leave?? He said grabbing his jacket from another seat beside him.

"Err yh ..  I tuck my hair back and stood up to stride away with him . But stopped hearing his phone ringing. 

"Hello ".... He answered the phone but next second his face colour changed, which is not pale but some different kind of. It's literally beaming with the shine.  I try to locate " what's happening.  But before I manage to do " he cut the call and started running leaving me behind alone. 

"SHIVAAY" ..I call his name from behind hoping he would stop for me. But" he didn't even look back and stormed out of the restaurant.  Simultaneously I also run towards exit to catch him.  But it was too late. He already drove away in his Bentley leaving me alone behind all alone in the unknown place without caring " how will I come all the way home.

Mam are you alright ??? Don't you have ride. Shall I call you a texi?? The security man came ahead finding me standing alone looking at the road" where cars are going in speed.

I'm fine. I'll do myself ... I pass him smile and started walking alone on the road " holding the bag strap in my tight fist having fear in my  heart" which is increasing each and every minute of my  life. I don't know " but restlessness is increasing in me. And I'm feeling like,, something big going to happen and my life going to be change forever.  As much as I'm trying to hold myself. It's increasing more raising the heartbeat of mine. I hope " nothing happens. Otherwise one more strike, I won't able to handle. But seems like god is not in my favour  as well today. And rain started pouring with heavy wind. Which is literally stumbling me back because of the pressure. I'm trying to keep myself steady and walking fast. But nothing is working and at last I just fall on the floor hurting my palm and knees. 

" Aaa " a painful moan left my mouth holding my injuries cursing my own fate. Which always lands me in the problem. Already I was going in crisis. And one more I've fallen down. I closed my eyes and stood up again with much difficulties looking around for help. But there's nothing I can do. As much as I'm trying to stop a texi. They are passing by with more speed. After almost 10 minutes of hell " A texi stopped and I immediately jumped in, before it decide to drive away.

Where you want to go miss ?? the texi guy ask passing me tissue. Which I gladly grabbed it with my shivery hands and told him the address. Which he put in his map and drive away from there in fast speed.

On whole way " I couldn't calm myself. I'm just feeling the same like before an hour. And somewhere " it's worse than before. My heart is thumping so fast ,, which might can hear by driver. That's why each minute " he is giving me stare through the mirror. Or might he is feeling pity seeing my condition.i closed my eyes and curled up on the side clenching my arms tight feeling chilly because of my wet clothes . Suddenly I quivers, when my phone started vibrating in my purse. I pulled out " and frown seeing my family's 20 missed calls. Seems like in thunder ,, I couldn't feel my phone buzzing. Actually i hate when phone rings with the blast or beeps with unnecessary messages. So I always keep on the silent. And that's the reason most of the time,, I get shout from my mother for picking up the phone late. Which probably I'm gonna get today as well.so without thinking anything " I pressed the green button , and kept on my ear wiping my nose with my sleeves.

Where are you anika ??why are you not in hospital yet??Hearing her scream ,, I startled and straighten up my posture being confused.

Mama" what's wrong ??? Is Bella ok?? I asked in curiosity feeling worried for my sister.

You will get to know ,, when you will be here. Come fast. Me and your dad is waiting for you. Saying this she cut the call leaving me perplexed and worried. I hope Bella is ok.if something happens to her. Then my parents will burry me first before her.after all they think that I'm the reason of her being in that condition.

"Mam " are you alright ??? Driver said looking at me through the mirror.

Can you change the route and take me oberoi private hospital. I asked passing him the address. Which actually he didn't take and told me" he knows about the address. After all ,, oberoies are famous in the whole country.

I sighs and lean on the seat holding my raging heart. Seems like my restlessness wasn't reasonless. Surely something is going to happen. With those thoughts I sat there waiting for me to reach my destination.

"In the hospital parking lot" I paid texi driver and went inside. People looking at me weirdly while cleaners glare me for dirtying the floor again " which they have to clean again because of me . But I just gave them apology look " and started walking towards the area ,, where my sister have been kept. The area is specifically for rich people. It's nothing less than a suite. It has everything " which a human being needs. And all credit goes to my husband ,, who arranged all of it for his beloved. He didn't want her to stay uncomfortable at all. So despite my parents insistence "he kept her in his hospital " and arranged everything ,, which might she won't be provided at home either. And these things shows ,, how much he loves her and admire her. Otherwise he would never do so many things like these for her.

Anika you came " whay happened ?? How did you get so wet. my brother in law Rudy ask " marching in fast pace ,,As he supported me entering the area.

I'm fine don't worry. It was just rain. Nothing more. . Anyways How's Bella?? Is she fine?? I asked softly despite being scared.

Err why don't you come and see. He said leading me towards the room.

Yeh " I tuck my hair behind the ear and started following him behind. As much as I'm getting closer to the room,, I can hear the chattering of the people and not any random chattering but happy one. Which increasing my curiosity. But next second " my feet halted when I heard the voice " which I didn't expect to hear at all. It's BELLA.its Bella's voice. She is awake. I gasp and enter in the room finding her sitting on the bed all awake surrounded by both families. Who seems happiest people on the earth. But among all of them three people looking happiest. Which are my parents and ny husband " who is sitting near her holding her hand tightly in his palm having shine on his face ,, which had been missing from past six months. It seems like he got his life back. His nightmare has came to an end. And finally he has got his happiness back. Tears slipped from my eyes casting my head down when my sister's voice echoed gaining my attention.

"Annie you came. I've been waiting for you from long time. Come here. She called me in her soft voice having glint on her face spreading her arms for the hug. I blink my eyes and smile,, which soon faded catching my husband staring at me with Pure hate.

Why are you looking at shivay come here sweetheart. One more time her voice cut through my trance and I slowly walk towards her holding my emotions back.

Are you ok ?? I asked taking her in hug caressing her hair lovingly.

Yes I'm,, I'm very much fine. Doctor said. Soon I can go home as well. And then I can lead my life however I want. Even I can marry my love soon as well. Isn't shivaay. She winks at him squeezing his hand throwing a big bomb on me shaking me deep down.

Yes we will. We will for sure. He said in his thrill voice pecking her hand breaking my heart into zillion pieces.

Anika I need to talk to you darling. Can you come outside for a second. My mother said grasping my wrist tightly in her fist.

What are you doing ?? Where are you taking her Susan ?? My mother in law came forward looking at my mother with  questioning stare. 

We will be back in a minute. Let's go anika ,, saying this she dragged me  outside without giving me chance to  speak something.  I look at my husband with hope that he will come forward and stop all this. But he  seems more busy admiring my sister than paying attention to me. 

Mama " what's wrong ??? Did I do something wrong.  I asked as we reached in the quiet area of the hospital.

"Yes" you have done so much things wrong that almost I'd lost my daughter. Her eyes filled with tears as well as pure hatred towards me breaking my heart into zillion pieces seeing the woman "'who is my mother as well hates me to the core. And on the same time loves my sister dearly.

I didn't do anything mama. How many times I've told you. I'd just coincidentally was with her that moment. I didn't do anything. I sobs staring at her with my moist eyes trying to get hold on her hand. But she didn't let me and step back.

I don't wanna hear anything about your lies anika. I know what happened and what have you done. Anyways now whatever had to be done ,it's done. We can't change it. But now you see ,,your sister is awake. And doctor said ,, she is still weak and can't handle any kind of pressure or stress. On top of that she has forgotten the part of her marriage. She still thinks that she and shivaay has to get marry. So we have decided that we will carry on her with her imagination. And we will do whatever she wants. That's why me and your father has decided that you will divorce shivaay and let your sister get her life back. Hearing my mother, I was bewildered and stumbled back in shock

What ??? I stammers not able to believe ,,  what I've heard.

You heard me. You gonna divorce shivaay. Moreover it was already clear that shivaay never wanted to marry you. It was his parents ,who pressurised him to do. So now when your sister is awake. And you and shivaay are also not in good terms. then why don't we correct our mistakes. Let her have that which belongs to her. and we can make you marry with someone else. Seeing my mother's ruthless towards me made my heart churn in immense pain. I can't believe " she can be such harsh. I agreed ,, she never loved me from start. Bella was always been her favourite daughter. but I didn't expect her to love her to this extend.

No .. I bluntly said looking straight into her eyes without having a little fear in me .

What did you say ??? This time my father came ahead grounding her teeth. I can clearly see,, he is not happy with my sudden no.

I said no .. I don't wanna divorce shivaay. Yet again I said in confident staring at my both parents having firmness in my tone.

You disgraceful,, my mother hissed and gave me a strong blow on my face resulting me to hit my head on the cement wall....