Back to reality

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Its feels like a huge commotion in the villa. Everyone is screaming at one another. Allegations being thrown at one another. Its barely been three days since mishka is back home, and she seems as aggressive as ever. Sometimes, its hard to make people understand your point and even harder to listen to theirs.

"Enough is enough!, you are not going anywhere with that boy", Mrs. Devika screams at mishka

"Or else what?"

"Don't test my patience mishkaa! You are engaged now, what will people say?"

"I am not going to sleep with him!", mishka blurts out these words and soon enough gets a tight slap on her face
You are never too old for slaps, are you?

"I hate you! I hoped I had died!", mishka storms off angrily

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Mrs. Devika's POv

It was 1997, I was blessed with a beautiful daughter. Everything seemed perfect. Despite being married off at a mere age of 23 years old, I was content with my life. Back then, Mr. Ahuwalia, Mishka's dad, was slowly rising to the limelight. We were really happy, and satisfied atleast I was, but her dad wanted more and more. As he went on becoming more famous, the more our relationship detoriated. Before I knew it, I was mother of two kids, whose husband had been cheating on her.
Like most women, I left my career to look after my kids, and I was financially unstable and unable to look after both kids. Mishka's dad left no stone unturned to snatch away the custody of both the kids. I fought back harder but I lost custody of mishka. When I tried to visit mishka one afternoon, her dad made it seem like I was trying to steal her away and with that I lost the right to even see her face ever. The custody case got a lot of unwanted media attention. My daughter, my child became a gossip for all the people, and her peace and my heart was forever crumpled and broken.

But, over years, as things got messier, I was able to win her back as soon as she turned 19. I thought I could control her, but she was like a stranger to me, cold, unwelcoming and distant.

I was so scared of losing her again, I did what I thought was best. Start afresh. For her and for me. It helped for a while, she got on track, getting into good job and then NYU. Clearing rehab and quitting alcohol for once and for all. But maybe I was wrong. It was too late to think she would ever accept me.

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Mishka's POV

Sitting in my room all along, I could only think about was the kiss. I was blushing like an idiot I swear.
But, at the same time, I have never been so confused in my life. I was engaged to a man I barely knew, and in love with a man, I lost touch with. Honestly, akash is so different than guys in my life. He is sweet, caring and just always there for people.
But, he is dating someone else and I practically was his side chick currently. I don't care about gauri but will udita forgive me?

"Mishka, you run away tonight", nupur is breathless as she dashes into my room, and her eyes were all shades of panic.

"What no! I am not going to do things in hiding", I respond

"Mishhh. Mom is planning to get you married this month itself. Now that you will be joining NYU during the winter semester", nupur looks like she will pass out any minute.

After my suicide attempt, I was asked to go on full bed rest for two weeks and also have therapy for 3 months. And, that made me miss going to New york. Also, Mother decided that I will only be allowed to goto NYU after the therapist feels I am fit enough!
As if few sessions will make me sane and help the trauma my parents have inflicted on me.

"I am leaving for delhi day after tomorrow, its 50th anniversary of akash's parents soon, and they are throwing a grand party it seems. Everyone will be there. And akash wants me to meet everyone.", I look at nupur's expression for some sort of hope that things will work out without me having to fight with mom.

"No way its possible, mom is aware that there is something between you two, akash and you", nupur sounds worried

"I dont fucking care! I don't want to marry, not that richie rich aarnav and not even akash because I barely know him now. Its been so long, but I do wanna reconnect", I respond

"I am telling you, just go away", nupur sounds sadder every minute. How does a step sister turn out to be this loving?

Nupur has loved me more than her own sibling. Initially, I was bitchy and mean to her, but she gave me so much attention, care and treated me sith so much patience, everyone I craved growing up. The minute I landed next to her room, she has been my best friend, my own therapist, my gym partner, someone I can talk to about everything and stood for me innumerous times. I don't know if I even deserve so much love.

"Lets, talk to mother", I drag her upstairs

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Akash's POV

I was back in delhi, its been a week since I came back and the guilt of cheating on gauri is haunting me. I am picking her from airport today and my heart is sinking.

"Akaaaash...babe I missed you", she kisses my cheeks.

"Gauri, I am tired lets go home quickly", I respond trying to break free from her embrace.

"Babieee! Lets go to our usual chai spot first!", she responds

"Gauri I am tired! Please", I sort of shout at her and she frowns.

"Fine.", She walks away from me into the front seat of my car.

I am dreading everything. I have to break up with gauri before mishka arrives, I can't let either gauri or mishka be hurt. But, whatever I choose, one is just meant to get hurt. Ugh! Why is things always so complicated when it comes to mishka.

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A week later

"Shhh...you are making so much noise", vihaang scolds me

"Ouch! Its dark, how do I know where all the furnitures are", I complain

"Mishka. Just keep mum and keep walking", nupur scolds me again.
These two I swear!

After a hell lot of arguments and blame games and victim cards being thrown around, I decided to just run away from home for a week. I can't bear it anymore. I hate everyone for always pushing my happiness and needs away. I want to proritise my happiness for once.

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