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"Amma, do you have annayya's picture with you?" Asked Nandan.

Sakshi nodded her head, while crying silently.

"What happened after that, mama?" Sravya asked him.

"Anju and Aditya fell in love with each other. And eventually, they got married. Maya was born after six years, Sakshi had a miscarriage in between. Maya was born before due date, and she was very weak. This time Janaki and Sarika (Yash's mother) didn't leave her side. She was kept under observation for a month. We were not allowed to touch her. Sakshi lost all her hopes as one day Maya had difficulty in breathing. But then she made it, my little fighter made it", Rishi said, wiping his tears.

"She was the apple of our eyes. My naughty little girl. Then after four years we had our little champ, Nandu. We are living happily in our little world. After the death of amma, I noticed that nanna was drifting away from us. So we decided to move out from our village which I regret it till now. Everything was fine in the start. We were all set to start our company. Then we got a courier which shook us badly", said Rishi.

"What's there in the courier annayya?" Jhansi (Sravya's mother) asked him.

"My private pictures", said Anjali, giving a shock to everyone.

"What?"

"Yes, they received a courier which has my private photos", said Anjalu, gulping the pain.

"So, even you know everything, is it?" Harinath asked her.

"No nanna (father), yesterday, when I was cleaning my closet, I found Aditya's diary", with that she told him what happened yesterday (reference chapter 65).

"Then why did you both didn't share it us till now?" Asked Revathi.

"Because our every moment was monitored by Mrs. Kamala. She was the one behind the death of my Abhi. We didn't want to take the risk and lose the others too. Do you think it's easy for us to be harsh on our children when they are our lifelines? You guys don't about her cruelty. She would stoop low to get what she wants. Many innocent people lost their lives, because of her greed for the power and money, and Aashi's parents were one of them", said Sakshi, making everyone gasp.

Suhaas, Aashi and her grandparents eyes widened in shock. And the next moment she collapsed in Suhaas arms.

Janaki immediately checked her and said, "She fainted due to shock, don't worry she will wake up in a few minutes."

"What are you saying, beta? Why would she kill my kids? We don't even know her", said Raj, coming out of the shock.

"Uncle, the medicines to the hospital where Suraj and Vidya worked at the last were mostly supplied by Kamala pharmaceuticals. They were of cheap quality and has many side effects. Both of them got to know about this, and informed the same to the higher authorities. But on getting no response from the higher officials, they decided to approach the Drug control board. But before they could submit the proofs, they died in an accident", said Rishi.

Sarala was crying incoherently hugging Raj while Suhaas sat blankly, by hugging Aashi who was unconscious in his arms.

"How do you guys come to know that, we are trying to find them for the past one year?" Said Suhaas.

"Vijay", said Rishi.

That one word was enough for him and others to understand everything.

Mr. Vijay Chowdary - He is a senior IPS officer who cracked many difficult cases. Everyone in the department respects him, at the same time are afraid of him. He is 53-year-old and husband of Dr. Anitha, and father of Suhaas and Pranav.

"But, if they hate Anju maa, then why did they agree for the marriage?" Nandan asked his parents.

"She didn't want to, but then Rajveer uncle and Jamuna aunty had accepted Anju. So, they didn't have any other option. And also they wanted everyone to believe that they had changed. At first, even we didn't understand who was doing all these. One day, she came to our home and said, she would make us pay for the every insult they had gone through and for the loss of their son, Preetam. From then, we started collecting proofs against them secretly with the help of Vijay. Prabhakar just excutes the plan, but the mastermind behind it is Kamala. She appointed her men around us. She knew everything that's going on in our life. Her main target was to hurt Sakshi and atta, so she was doing all these. We tried many times go tell you guys, but one thing or the other would have happened, making us change our minds. It's really heartbreaking to the disappointment in your family's eyes, who once looked at you with proudness. We have been bearing the hatred in our children's eyes to protect them. We never missed the important days in their lives, be it was Maya's graduation day or attending Nandan's football matches", Rishi said with a heavy heart.

Only he knew, the pain he and Sakshi has been carrying all these years. If their kids have suffered, then he and Sakshi too suffered along with them. He had seen his wife crying silently when everyone was asleep.

Nandan hugged Janaki and was crying silently in her arms. This was too much for him to take in a day. Aashi slowly opened her eyes and looked around.

"Water", she asked Suhaas.

Sravya got up and gave her water bottle. She drank water and sat close to Suhaas by placing her head on his chest. He pulled her close to him and kissed her head.

"Attayya, on that day, you trusted Rajesh and his family over Ammu? Was it also an act or did you really trust them?" Yash asked them.

"How would we trust some douchebag over our daughter? We didn't know that, Rajesh was behind her. If we had known earlier, then all those things wouldn't have happened. Ajju and Ammu have thought that no one heard their talk with Chytra, on her engagement day. On that day night, we got the video of their conversation. We got furious on seeing Chytra blaming our princess. We knew, she would never do such thing even in her dreams. We have also noticed the love between Avinav and Maya. We tried our best to divert her from the wedding. Because we knew, she would something to stop the wedding. So, Vijay with the help of his team, started to do raids on their companies and their benamis. In the meantime, we did enquiry whether Rajesh's family joined their hands with them. Luckily, they didn't. On that day, when Rajesh came along with his sisters, we really didn't believe their stupid story. We were about to shout on them, but then I saw a worker looking at our direction from the kitchen. So, we acted as if we had trusted them. I felt miserable, looking at my princess expressionless face, I wanted to take her in my arms and tell her "we trust you", but alas it's not that simple. I know, it's hard to believe everything, but that'sthe truth. Whether you believe it or not, it's upto you", said Sakshi.

"So what's next, Rishi?" Janardhan asked them.

"We have collected all the proofs of their illegal business and slowly destroying her power. Their industries shares fell drastically, and we have brought more than fifty percent under "Infinity group of companies". They are trying hard to manage that the news doesn't leak outside. Vijay have already destroyed most of their illegal businesses with his team. We are just waiting for the perfect time, to do the final strike. We have removed all the secret camera's in our houses and also caught hold of their people who are spying on us. And also the man who made the accident of Aashi's car was in our custody", said Rishi.

"Don't tell all these things to Maya. She is already weak, and if she comes to know about all these, she will take the stress, which is not good for her health", said Sakshi.

"But", Revathi tried to say something.

"No amma, we will tell her everything, but this is not the right time. So, anyone don't raise about this topic in front of her. I'll bear her hatred, but we don't have enough strength to bear the pain if something happens to her", saying that, Sakshi left to her room.

Nandan went behind his mother. He had a lot to talk with his parents.

"I'm sorry, uncle and aunty, I know you guys are waiting for the right time to tell about her parents death is not a normal accident, but a planned one. But it's necessary for her to know about the culprits", said Rishi, folding his hands in front of Raj and Sarala.

"Why are you saying sorry, Rishi beta? You didn't know, how helpless I have felt in this one year. I tried my best to found about them, but I couldn't", said Raj.

Rishi switched off the jammer, and moved to his studyroom.

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While our couples were happily enjoying their honeymoon, unknown to all the happenings. Maya's face was glowing with happiness as she talked with her mother after a long time, lovingly.

Maya and Avi were cuddling on the bed, after their intense love making. She was doodling "Mine" on his chest, making him smile internally.

"You know, I'm so happy today", she said, tilting her head and looking at him.

"And may I know why?" Avi asked her.

"I've a normal conservation with amma, after a long time", said Maya.

"Hmm", said Avi.

Suddenly, she got on top of him and said, "How dare that receptionist stare at you and give you a seductive smile?"

She pecked his whole face and said, "this face is mine", she then smooched his lips and said, "these lips are mine", she ruffled his hair and said, "this hair is mine", she then hugged him tight and mumbled "You are mine".

"Damn her moodswings", Avi thought in his mind.

With that, she placed her lips on his, kissing him passionately, and making him giggle at her possessiveness. She bit his lower lip, making him groan, taking it a chance, she pushed her tongue inside his mouth, exploring it. Both of their tongues were tangled and fighting for the dominance. Her hands were caressing his perfectly toned chest, while his hands moved inside her shirt, drawing patterns on her back. Both of them, broke the kiss, panting hard and their breaths were mingling.

She traced his face with her finger and said, "Why are you sooo handsome, Avi? Everyone's eyes are on my man, only", pecking his nose.

He smiled, listening to her and pulled her into a hug.

He kissed her head and said, pulling her nose, "You are soo cute, bunny."

She made a cute pout and yawned. She snuggled into him, while patted her back slowly. Soon, she drifted into peaceful slumber.

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Aashi was standing in the balcony, looking at the sky with an emotionless face. Suhaas felt a pang in his heart, looking at her.

He went towards her and placed his hand on her shoulder and called her, "Sweetheart!"

That's it she hugged him tightly and burst into tears.

"Why didn't you tell me the truth, Suhaas? Why did you hide this from me, haa, tell me?" Aashi asked, beating him on his chest.

"I'm sorry, sweetheart. I wanted you to get fine, first. That's why, I have hid it, and also we didn't know the reason behind their death and culprits till today", said Suhaas.

"How can someone be so cruel, Suhaas?" Aashi asked, looking into Suhaas eyes innocently.

"If there is good in this world, then there is bad too. And remember the justice may get delayed, but ultimately it will win one day", said Suhaas.

Both of them stood there, looking at the sky.

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