After some time .. Mahi went in the room and saw both Virat and Rohit were sleeping. He saw Virat how stressed he looks Even in his sleep. His forehead and hands had bandages. He looked so weak. Mahi so regretted whatever he said in anger. He so wished that he could take all the things back.

In the afternoon except Rohit and Virat everyone was in the hall discussing about how to prove Virat's innocence. Mahi was mostly disturbed about what had happened and just listening to the conversations giving some input when asked.

Virat and Rohit woke up in the evening. They freshened up and went downstairs. Rohit made arrangements for him and Virat .. because they missed lunch. As they came down everyone was sitting in hall discussing something.

Virat just went and sat on the dining table. Rohit brought food for them. Virat was just staring the plate and not eating it. Rohit said : "Vi please kha le .. tujhe already kafi weakness hai .. mere liye kha plz" .. Virat started eating small bites.

As soon as they heard Rohit's voice.. they got attentive of their presence. As they were involved in the important discussion they didn't notice them.

Jammy bhai went near them.

Jammy bhai asked : "How are u feeling now Virat?"

Virat answered: "Better bhai"

After they finished eating. They also sat in the hall. Virat and Rohit were sitting beside Yuvi. They both were ignoring Mahi. To divert Dada asked : "Ro us din Teri Krish se baat hui thi na .. contact him again and ask if he found anything"

Rohit was gonna answer but Virat said in low voice looking down : "There's no need to do all this Dada."

Dada asked immediately: "What are u saying Cheeku?"

Virat said : "Dada .. there is no use of all this. My own family does not believe me. My team mates don't believe me. And who believed me are already regretting it (referring to Mahi's anger). So aap log itni mehnat mat Karo .. this is all just waste of time .. I think u should all go and continue doing your work. Because of me ur work is getting affected. So plz .. And I am not worth it .. I don't want anything now"

Everyone was so emotional hearing all that. No one knew what to say. Mahi just closed his eyes in guilt after hearing Virat.

Rohit said : "Bakwas mat kar Vi.. it is important.. I don't know about others but it's important for me okay so shut up and let me do my work"

Virat just sat there silently. He now after especially hearing Mahi's words wanted to do nothing. It was so difficult to for everyone to see Virat so silent. Who was always excited like a kid .. jumping around.

Mahi slowly went near them kneeled in front of them try to take his hands but Virat moved them back. "Cheeku kiddo I am really sorry Mujhe aise nahi karna chahiye tha .. I shouldn't have said those things .. Ro plz I am sorry .. I said that in anger .. plz forgive me"

Virat : "I am sorry bhai .. if I can call u that .. I can't forgive u .. because even if u said that in anger .. We cannot forget it"

Rohit : "Because we never thought that u would say this that u regret being our big brother.. whatever the situation is u should have never said that"

Virat sat there not looking at Mahi but Mahi requested: "Cheeku plz" .. but Virat replied : "I don't want to talk about this anymore because it is hurting me" .. Mahi still said : "Cheeku I will do anything for your forgiveness.. Ro plz .. Please look at me .. I am sorry it was very painful for me to see so much stressed .. so I didn't realise in anger .. u did so much for me .. and I am not able to do anything" .. by the time he finished .. Mahi had tears in his eyes.

Virat could not see Mahi crying. Virat wiped his tears. He said : "Bhai don't ever say that u regret us being ur brothers". He hugged Mahi bhai and Mahi pulled Rohit in that too and apologised to him too.

Virat broke the hug and pouted cutely : "But I am still not talking to you" .. Mahi said : "What should I do so that u will talk to me" .. Virat : "How would I know"

Everyone was enjoying this light banter between both of them. It was actually amusing Mahi seeing like that. Suddenly Yuvi burst out laughing as Mahi was doing sit ups to manofy his Cheeku. Virat also saw that and smiled softly. Rohit was also smiling now.

As he did 10 times .. Virat stopped him and Mahi hugged him tightly and said "I am sorry Cheeku" .. Virat got emotional and said : "Bhai .. They didn't believe me" .. Mahi just broke the hug .. took his face lovingly in his hands and said : "Cheeku .. don't worry we are here with you always" and everyone group hugged them.

Virat sat with Mahi cuddling him keeping his head on his chest and Mahi was patting his head. Rohit went to call Krish regarding the progress on the proofs. Dada,Sach pa and Jammy bhai outside to contact their sources and visit board office. Yuvi and Sonu went outside to pick dinner which was Virat's favourite.

Mahi received call from Sakshi causing Virat to get up. Virat went outside to get some fresh air. He was just standing in the garden looking at the sky.

Suddenly someone came from the back putting his arm around Virat's neck to choke him and one hand on his mouth so that he couldn't scream. Virat tried his best to fight but he was helpless.

The person just whispered in his ear : "You will regret what u have done.. you spoiled our plans to defame MS .. Now we will destroy not at once but slowly.It will be worse than u imagine" .. saying this the person left Virat and ran from there.

Virat collapsed on ground catching his breathe. Rohit arrived there searching for Virat. Rohit panicked to see his condition. His face was turned red .. and he was still gasping for air.

Rohit : "Vi what happened? Vi?"

Virat felt uneasy and ran into the bathroom as he was nauseous. Rohit went after him and patted his back to ease. Virat splashed water on his face and came in the room with support of Rohit.

Virat collapsed on bed in exhaustion. Rohit made him drink water. Once he calmed down .. Rohit asked him - "What happened Vi"

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