Sakshi was waiting for them to say something to her. Virat and Rohit too were figuring out what to say and how to begin the conversation. Mahi was with Anu and Rits talking to them.

Sakshi - Are u both still angry with me?

She asked starting the conversation.

Ro - No bhabhi, we are not angry at all. We were just upset with all the things.

Vi - Yes bhabhi don't think like that.

He said supporting Rohit's statement.

Ro - Can I ask u a question Bhabhi ?

He asked hesitantly.

Sakshi- Ofcourse Ro!

Ro- How come u believed us even when ummm bhai didn't? How did u trust us ?

Sakshi smiled softly at them as they both were looking at her for answers.

Sakshi - Ro, my relation with u both began through Mahi. But it was never through game right!

You both formed a place in my heart which no one can take.

And I know for sure that you both could never do anything like that.

I remember how Cheeku had to lock you in a room so that u don't go playing when u were down with fever.

And how u didn't talk to him for whole week when he played with stitches.

So I don't need any proof because I know u both !

You both are my little brothers, I trusted you then and I will always trust you.

Rohit could not control himself he got up and hugged Sakshi. Mahi saw that and felt so warm at heart.

He broke the hug and sat beside Virat again without saying anything.

Sakshi - Are u both okay ?

She asked seeing them silent and hoping they would tell her what was going on in their mind.

Virat - Yes bhabhi, all okay!

Sakshi gave a soft smile at that. Who was she kidding ? She knew they needed only one person with whom they can share their problems. They will never tell her what's bothering them.

Sakshi went near Ritz and Anu seeing Rohit and Virat silent.

Vi - Are u okay Ro ?

He asked in concern.

Ro - Yes, I think! It's just too much u know.

Vi - Yes I know.

He said understanding him completely.

Anushka and Ritika looked at them talking among themselves. They knew how much they were trying to be normal with everyone.

Vi - Ro!

He called after sometime seeing Sakshi and no one in listening range.

Ro - Ha bol ?

He said sliding closer to him hearing that tone.

Sanjana - Is this what you were telling me Bhabhi ? Will the same happen with Jassi n Aman too?

She asked seeing Virat and Rohit talking amongst themselves as if no one exists in the room.

Rits - Yes, don't worry! You will not face that much which we have tolerated.

No one can match level of RohiRat.

Anu - It's fun! You will get a brother and best friend both in Aman as I got in Ro!

Aman is a bit of reserved person. But he is fun!

Sanjana just listened feeling confused about everything. It was her first experience to notice something like this.

Vi - I have session in an hour!

Ro - Okay, what about it then ?

Vi - Ummm I want u to come with me, I don't think I can handle it alone now!

He said nervously.

Ro - Ofcourse Vi, I will come with you!

Ro - Is there something u want to share with me about your last session?

He asked seeing him nervous.

Vi - Yes, let's talk somewhere else before we get to that session.

Ro - Let me tell Rits and Nush till then u get freshen up.

Virat nodded and left to his room.

Rohit - Rits a min?

He said as she was surrounded by everyone.

Rits - Yes Ro ? All okay na?

Ro - Yea all okay don't worry. We are going out for Virat's session. We will come back in 2 hours or so. Just inform them that we went for some urgent work, ok ?

Ritika nodded. Virat came there and left with Rohit.

"Where did they both go ?" Mahi and Sakshi asked together observing changes in their demeanour.

Ritika - Ummmm imp work. Don't know where, Rohit just said that.

She said and went to Nush.

Sakshi - I need to talk to you!

She said to Mahi.

At some restaurant ~

Rohit saw Virat looking at particular direction. He saw three brothers .. where one big brother was dressing a wound of his little one and other holding his hand carefully and talking to distract him.

This reminded both of them one incident.

Flashback ~

Mahi - Cheeku, show me ur hand! Where did u get hurt?

He said sternly.

Virat took his hand out from his back ... and showed him which was covered in dried blood.

Ro - What did u do ? Kaise hua yeh Vi!

He asked worriedly.

Vi - Wo.. I

Mahi - WHAT Cheeku ?

Vi - I punched.. mirror in anger!

He said not meeting their eyes.

Ro - And WHY did u do that?

Vi - Wo in PC they were asking stupid questions about you! I could not snap there so in the room I..

Ro - Bhai, I have told you na don't send this idiot in PC. He doesn't have brain.

Mahi - How many times I have told you to take care and control your anger Cheeku ?

Ro - More than we can remember!

Mahi took first aid and started dressing his wound.

"Ahhh !!" Virat hissed.

Mahi - Cheeku, keep ur hand still!

He said and Rohit held his hand softly.

Ro - U know Vi Aaj Sammy learned to say 'Hi'.

He said trying to distract him.

Vi - Really!

He turned his whole attention to him.

Mahi done the dressing while Rohit kept narrating him Sammy's stories.

Flashback end!

They both had smiles on their faces remembering that.

Ro - Tell me now what happened last time in the session.

Vi - We talked about the dinner which we plannned. About how Bhai is guilty ..

Ro - Then ?

Vi - Then he told me one thing which seems to be stuck in my mind.

Ro - What is that ?

Vi - That I should try to forgive him for real, from heart. Not just sake of it like for his guilt.

He told me that we can never forget until we forgive.

Ro - That part is true Vi! We can never forget until we forgive.

See, now we talk to Jassi the most I feel, I don't think for once we were reminded or taken back at that he didn't trust us.

Because we genuinely forgave him.

Vi - But Ro we expected Mahi bhai only to trust us! To be with us, even when whole world is against us!

Ro - I know, Vi! But we have to see that we have taken more time than anyone to forgive him and we still haven't.

Have u seen him, the longing in his eyes. The way he looks at us when we talk with everyone.

Vi - Hmm I understand.

Ro - Chal now it's your session time!

He said and went to hospital.

Dr. - Hello Rohit, Happy to see you with Virat.

Ro - Likewise Doctor!

He said and sat beside Virat.

Vi - Is it okay if he stays with me for today in this session?

Dr.- It's completely your choice Virat. If u are comfortable then I have no issue.

Dr.- Did u think about what i said last time ?

Vi - Yes I did. I think am ready to forgive Mahi bhai but a bit unsure.

He said honestly.

Dr.- It's okay, no one expects you to be fully ready yet. Take ur time!

As they talked through session Doctor noticed how Virat was holding onto Rohit's hand for support.

Dr.- Virat if u don't mind, I would like to discuss your progress with Rohit.

Vi - Ofcourse

He said and left the room.

Ro - All okay Dr.?

He asked immediately as Vi left the room.

Dr.- Rohit he is having progress like now his anger and nightmares are lot in control. Just ..

Ro - Just what Doctor ?

Dr. - It's nothing to worry. It just seems that he is always trying to assure himself that you are with him.

As u both are progressing to forgive people around he is always thinking and checking whether u are with him.

Ro - What should I do ?

He asked confused.

Dr.- Just be with him as much as he requires. So that fear of him loosing you vanishes.

Also make sure he doesn't stress himself much.

Ro- Why do u think he wanted me to come with him?

Dr. - The reason he brought you today with him was the need of emotional support.

He is not able to handle his emotions by himself.

Rohit thanked him and went outside to see Virat sitting on chair waiting for him. They left from there towards their house.

At RohiRat's house -

Mahi - What happened ?

He asked once he and Sakshi were in the lawn. This was the first time they were having a conversation which Sakshi was initiating.

Virat and Rohit arrived there but Mahi and Sakshi were too busy to notice them. They stood in corner but could hear them.

Sakshi - What are you gonna do ?

Mahi - About what ?

He asked not having clue what was she asking

Sakshi - your relation with Cheeku n Ro ?

Mahi - And it matters to you why ?

He said back not understanding why suddenly she was interested.

Sakshi - Because they are miserable without u!

Mahi - No they are not, they don't need me anymore!

He said sadly.

Virat and Rohit looked at each other and felt how much sadness was behind that.

Sakshi - Are u blind Mahi ? Can't u see it, they are not able to voice out Mahi, but they need you and u need them as well!

Mahi - I am giving them space n time which they need . I am not going to push them because I need them!

Sakshi - Mahi it's not working!

She tried to explain him.

Mahi - it's better we don't discuss it!

He said leaving the conversation.

Sakshi - Mahi wait I am talking to you!

Mahi - Why Sakshi? Why now?

From past one year I was begging you to talk to me, but u didn't.

You have given me silent treatment to let me be in the guilt and sadness alone!

I needed u when Cheeku and Ro were not there with me. But u were not there.

So leave me alone now!

He turned his back at her and said emotionally.

Sakshi could not handle that and went in the house.

Virat and Rohit were shocked themselves to see Mahi talking to Sakshi like that!

Rohit literally felt so much emotions that he could hear his heart racing due to that.

Rohit turned his view towards Virat who was holding his head. Rohit held his arm and asked worriedly.

Ro - Vi what happened?

Vi - I don't know

He said trying to steady himself.

Ro - Vi !!

He yelled in worry seeing him stumbling and gaining attention of Mahi.

Mahi - Cheeku what's wrong ?

He rushed to them and asked in worry.

Vi - Nothing I am just dizzy I think!

He said holding his head with one hand and holding Rohit's hand with other.

Mahi - Let's go inside

He said in worry

Vi just nodded his head in no .. trying to convey something.

Ro - Let's go to outhouse .. inside there is everyone.

He said understanding why he was denying.

Mahi and Rohit took him with their support to the outhouse.

Rohit went and brought some water while Virat was completely leaning on Mahi as they sat on couch.

Mahi made him drink water which worked a bit and he was feeling better.

Mahi - Cheeku u feeling better ? Why don't u try n rest sometime?

He said caressing his hair.

Vi - I am okay .. I just feel hungry.. feels like I am starving.

He said.

Ro - I will ask Aman to get something.

He moved aside to call Aman.

Virat just rested his head on Mahi's shoulder holding onto him .. Mahi's words were ringing in his mind.

Same was happening with Rohit ... hearing all that from Mahi was really disturbing both of them.

Mahi just sat silently there offering whatever support they needed.

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Here is the next long one !

I know I am late, I just was not able to get myself to update.

But after Ro defending Vi in PC 💕 here I am!

Tell me how u liked it !

Happy Reading !