Life was never easy for Ananya. She was born as an unwanted child and maybe that's why she was left at the orphanage. The church mother used to say that she was at the orphanage's doorstep two hours after her birth according to the medical reports they take when a new baby is found. She grew up in the orphanage. She had no friends there until a girl who's parents died in an accident joined the orphanage. She found a very good friend in her and she was happy and enjoying her life with her until her uncle and aunt who never existed till date came to adopt her. Ananya was 10 then, but still the memories were fresh. It's been 15 years now and yet she couldn't find a friend like her or maybe she didn't want to feel the emptiness when they leave her. that could be the reason she didn't make friends after that except for Rishaan.

She met Aman at college. She was always alone while Aman liked her simplicity and always talk to her. Finally, he proposed her on the farewell like most other people in college. She was shocked must be an understatement. She didn't answer him right away. She started working as a teacher in a high school and one day he arrived in front of her school and walked in. She shouted at him for walking in the school but, it was late when she got to know that he was the founder's son. She apologized and walked away. She always used to find him at school playing with the primary kids in the next side of the school. She did start liking him. But, the feeling of being broken stopped her from accepting that.

It was a rainy day and the news channels were saying it could increase within half hour and there is a high chance of flood. Ananya couldn't find any taxi nor a rickshaw. She started walking with her umbrella in one hand and her bag in one. A huge find blew and the umbrella flew away. She tried holding it, but it was in vain. she was drenched and walking shivering due to the cold. She heard a honk near her and she turned to find a black car. she started walking fast when the car followed her. suddenly the car came to a halt and out came Aman. He smiled and gestured to the car and said,"Come on Ana...nya, let me drop you" she thought of declining but inside she knew he's no danger and she did need a way of mode to home.

With no other choice, she got in the car and she felt self conscious suddenly. Due to the saree being drenched, clinging to her body. She always felt comfortable in georgette sarees. But this time she wished she at least could have worn a cotton saree. She smiled when she realised Aman had placed his coat on her lap. She mumbled a thanks and covered her body with the coat. "well... where do you stay?" Aman asked after a while and he didn't hear a response. He turned for a mere second and found her asleep. He smiled seeing her so cute and the creases on her forehead faltered his smile. he halted the car and woke her up but, she didn't. He got panicked when he felt her body so cool He rubbed her palm for a while and drove towards the hospital but couldn't as there was a flood on the way. Instead he drove to his house hoping his mother would be able to do something.

He reached his home within 15 minutes and got out of the car before opening the passenger seat door and carrying Ananya in his arms. He walked in his house and placed her on the couch. He shouted for his mother and she came running with a worried expression etched on her face. "Mom...Ana... she's not waking. She's cold." tears were flowing from her eyes. It pained for his mother to see her son like this. She knew about her son's love. "Don't worry son. Bring her to the room." she said and walked inside the kitchen to make something for her. Aman carried her to the roomand, placed her on the bed slowly as if she was so fragile enough to break into pieces. He could feel her shiver while carrying her to the room. Soon, his mother entered the room with a bowl in her hand. She drenched a small towel in hot water and placed it on her forehead.

It was already morning when Ananya opened her eyes. She looked around the place that was not at all familiar. She panicked, but calmed down when she noticed Aman on the couch. She stood up and walked towards him who was sleeping in an uncomfortable position. She covered him with the blanket that was fallen on the floor. She was about to walk away when she noticed his hair fallen on his forehead. She slowly removed the hairs and unknowingly, she was now running her fingers in his hair.She was lost in thoughts when his eyes suddenly opened. she hurriedly stood up and that's when she realized it was a mistake that she did. she tripped and fall on him. But that's not the matter, their lips met when she fall on top of him. Both their eyes widened and none of them tried to move. Finally, they pulled back hearing someone clear their throat. They saw Aman's mom by the door. Ananya turned to Aman and understanding what her look means, he says that she was his mother."Son, you better go and freshen up".

Now, it was only Ananya and Aman's mom left alone. "Come beta, I'll give you a dress. You can freshen up and come down for breakfast."She said walking towards the cupboard. Ananya thanked for the dress and went in the washroom, freshened up and walked out of the washroom to find his mom seated on the bed. As soon as she saw Ananya, she gestured her to take a seat next to her. She at first checked her temperature ad asked how she was feeling. The feeling Ananya felt near Aman's mom was new to her yet, so comforting. She thought, this is how mothers are. "He loves you so much. I never saw him cry except on his dad's funeral. But... he did. yesterday. When you were unconscious. That's when I saw how much he cares for you."By the time she completed, Ananya was in tears already. "I'm sorry I rejected his proposal, aunty. I too have started liking him but, I'm scared..." she gulped a sob back and continued,"I hope you know I'm an orphan. I lost the love of parents since birth and later, my friend was taken away from me. And from then, I chose to be alone but... My heart betrayed me falling in love with Aman." By the time she ended, she felt as if a huge weight has been lifted off her shoulder, she felt light. Aman's mom caressed her cheek and said,"I've decided, your my daughter-in-law and no one has a say in it. Not you, Not Aman" She said and walked out of the room leaving Ananya and Aman who was right by the door shocked. It was just then he came ther. He didn't know about Ananya's confession.

He cleared his throat and Ananya looked up and the kiss's memory surfaced back and she could tell she was scarlet red by now. Her fairness didn't help her either. Aman walked towards the bed and sat beside her but with a safe distance. He looked at her who was fidgeting with her shawl. It was the exact kurti he had bought for Anany once when he went on shopping with a friend for his girlfriend. He cleared his throat before speaking,"I'm sorry about the way how my mom speaked..." Ananya cut him off saying,"It wasn't an order and... I'm ok with what she told" before he could process what she told him, She was out of the room. He was shocked and at the same time happy. He was in cloud nine thinking of Ananya as his wife. He kept a blank expression in order to not show how desperate he is and walked out of the room and into the dining hall where Ananya and his mom were already seated. After a while, Rishaan joined them. At first, Rishaan didn't notice their guest but after a few minutes when he was about to talk to his mom, he found her next to his mom. "oh my god bhai, I never thought you'd bring babhi home. Now see, I'm not at all presentable" he whined like a girl. He looked at his mom who was glaring and at his bhai and Ananya who were blushing.

Later, after breakfast Aman's mom asked all three of them to sit in the living room. "I want to say something very serious and I'm already in a hurry for that. " she stopped for a while and Rishaan said,"mom... no suspense" She sighed and said,"calm down shaan. It's that, I think its time for Aman to get married. And that too to the girl who he loves last five years. Before you guys question me, let me say my bahu too loves my son"she ended the speech and here, Aman looked at Ananya in shock. she looked down shy to face everyone, specially her Aman.

That's how their love story began... They got married after a month with only his close relatives and from her side, it was one of her colleague and her orphanage chief who she had a good bonding with. later, after two years they had their son, Nikil. It was all because of that day, she's now here in this house with aa new husband. A new place. Why did that phone call had to come? Why did he have to drive in such a speed and why did he have to die? so soon? She wiped her face drenched in tears and woke up from the bed. She couldn't sleep when she lost her sleep at around 3 in the midnight. It was around 6 now and she got ready to go on her morning walk. yesterday, she noticed the garden where she can walk a little and do her morning workouts and yoga. She opened the door and stepped out of her room...