A month had passed since that incident. Arnab was now seeing a doctor. Learning to control that other entity inside him. Gradually, he was much better than before.
Ayaan and Arnab were now running the business together. Ayaan had truly given half the business to Arnab. Arnab was no longer like before. Peace was now in his eyes.
Anvesha regularly checked on Arnab now. Talked with him. Gradually, Arnab had started seeing Anvesha as his own sister.
Today there was a big arrangement at Ayaan's house. Arnab's birthday. After many years, Arnab was celebrating his own birthday for the first time.
In the evening, everyone gathered at the house. Ayaan, Anvesha, Arnab, and a few close friends. Cake was cut. Gifts were given. Tears in Arnab's eyes. But these were tears of joy.
Anvesha came close and said, "How do you feel?"
Arnab smiled softly. "Good. After a long time, I feel good. You all are here. Brother is here. I don't want anything else."
Ayaan came and put his hand on Arnab's shoulder. "We're always here. You're not alone."
Arnab became emotional. Embraced them both.
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At night, after everyone had left, Anvesha and Ayaan stood on the balcony. The moon had risen. A sweet breeze was blowing.
Ayaan held Anvesha's hand and said, "If you weren't there, I wouldn't have seen this day. You've changed our lives."
Anvesha felt shy. "I haven't done anything."
"You've done a lot. Your visions, your courage, your love—together, we're here today."
Anvesha remained silent. Ayaan was looking at her.
"Anvesha," Ayaan said slowly, "Can we forget that contract?"
Anvesha was startled. "What do you mean?"
"I mean—will this marriage remain just a contract? Or will we truly... I mean... be husband and wife?"
Anvesha's face turned red. She understood what Ayaan wanted to say.
"What do you want?" Anvesha whispered.
Ayaan looked into Anvesha's eyes and said, "I want you to be my real wife. Not by contract, but by the bond of love."
Tears in Anvesha's eyes. But these were tears of joy. She nodded. "I want that too."
Ayaan embraced Anvesha. For a long time. Tears in both their eyes. The days of pain were over. A new chapter began.
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Suddenly Anvesha's forehead started burning. She was startled. Ayaan noticed.
"What happened? Another vision?"
Anvesha closed her eyes. Before her floated—a little girl. Running. Behind her, Anvesha! And Ayaan! Both together calling that girl—"Mommy, Daddy!"
Anvesha opened her eyes. A sweet smile on her face.
Ayaan asked anxiously, "What did you see?"
Anvesha whispered something in Ayaan's ear.
Ayaan's eyes widened. Then he jumped with joy. "Really?"
Anvesha shyly nodded. Ayaan embraced her again. This time, tighter.
The moon was smiling. The stars were twinkling. And their love story was moving forward into a new chapter.