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chapter 17 : who is she , dev?

-Author's pov:

In the silence of the living room , Devika sat lost in contemplation, her heart heavy with doubt. Having chosen to stay back while her ansh was facing his family whom he despised, made her uneasy.

She had promised to support him and let her fears slide but then again she put forth herself first and let him go all alone.Quickly dialling Rishi's number , she asked him if he could pick her up.

Answering Rishi's disturbed questions first, she got ready and waited for him to arrive.

"Are you sure Devika?" Rishi asked again when she settled beside him on the passenger seat. She nodded, grateful that he was still looking for her comfort

"I want to be with ansh" she whispered, expressing her worry for Devaansh and Rishi gave her a heartfelt smile, thankful that his brother got someone like her

Reaching the mansion, he silently held her hand, offering her support and without letting her look at the surroundings which could trigger her memory, he helped her to move inside.

"he" they heard Sumesh's desperate voice followed by Saanvi's "yes"

"He is alive" Rishi frowned and gave Devika a puzzled look.

Devika looked as surprised and puzzled as him. "Sumesh is alive?" Rishi stopped at the door , his eyes widening as he looked at her mother with shock.

Not knowing why Rishi gave a reaction this way , Devika tried looking for Devaansh among the other people. But she looked towards Rishi upon hearing "Dad is alive?" now each head snapped in his direction.

Devaansh and Saanvi looked at Devika with shock, their eyes widening while Sudesh and Ahaana who were standing in front of Shalini, gazed at the joined hands of the former.

Rishi, still in a state of surprise, entered the house leaving Devika behind. "What did you just say Maa?" he asked his mother, kneeling in front of her.

Shalini looked at her son, her eyes glistening with tears and uncontrollable pain. "You heard right" she cupped her face and noticed the little hope rising in her son's eyes. Her heart beated loudly, knowing her son didn't hear about what crime his father committed.

Rishi smiled and wiped her mother's tears "where is he then? let's go and meet dad" his excitement palpable. Shalini's head fell on his shoulder as she cried more, her heart sinking as she looked up at him and shook her head, increasing her son's confusion.

"Jaan?" Devaansh whispered to himself and quickly took long strides towards her. "aap...yahan" he asked, cupping her cheeks. Gazing at her softly, he hid her from the prying eyes of his family. (you.. here?)

Devika nodded , gently keeping her hands on his "I am sorry, I let you come alone" he shook his head , smiling softly as he pulled her in his embrace "No meri jaan. I know it's difficult for you" Devaansh let her stay in his embrace while his parents looked at her with confusion.

"Who is she, Dev?" his mother asked and Devaansh sighed , preparing himself to let out yet another secret but this time he had a doubt whether to raise a question against his dad or just simply tell them the truth he found through her.

He gently took Devika's hand in his and guided her inside the living room. He stood in front of his parents. "So none of you recognise her?" he couldn't help but ask, raising an eyebrow and his dad getting frustrated asked "We don't know . Now will you enlighten us with what's happening? Who is she and why she came with Rishi"

"uh dad" Saanvi came and stood on the other side of Devika, gently holding her elbow. Her mother looked at her "you also know her"

she nodded slowly and said "I'll tell you" she took in a deep breath , gathering words to explain "actually , she is Devika and we found her the day Dev bhai arrived"