Abhimanyu finished making breakfast and went inside to get Nikki.

He sat down next her and nudged her. She opened her eyes and started to sniff.

"Doesn't smell too bad," she commented.

Abhimanyu turned solemn.

"Give it a try Nikki. It's good for you to eat every now and then you know," he teased.

She rolled her eyes.

"Theek hai. Chalo,"

As she got up, he picked her up in his arms and brought her into the kitchen.

" Abhi you are too sweet!," she exclaimed.

He smiled brightly.

" Just wait and see after you eat I won't be able to lift or catch you anymore. You are on your own madam," he chimed.

She glared at him sternly.

" Dekho agar muhje kuch hogaya toh tum toh...,"

" Tuhme kabhie bhul na pa hoon gaya ( I'd never be able to forget you)"

She turned solemn and they just stared into each other's eyes.

They both turned teary eyed.

" Don't cry Nikki. Last night we found each other in time. You are all right and that is what matters most," he whispered before he leaned over and kissed her forehead.

He consoled her by saying," Sweetheart I am sure the food isn't that bad. Come try some,"

She nodded numbly and took a bite. Her expression grew to a smile.

" Kaisa hai," he inquired.

" Bauth accha mere pati dev! How did you know I liked strawberries so much with this? It's great!,: she stated.

Abhimanyu smiled slightly.

" It just popped into my head," he said.

Then he grew grave recalling how she had fallen in his dream. He shook his head. They were together now. What could matter more?

Things at the hospital stayed stable that day, so the couple decided to go back to Nikki's old flat and see if anything was left there. While Abhi was making room in the car, Nikita went inside to look in her closet and found the outfit she had worn when Abhimanyu had been pushed in the pool. Anger and tears threatened to invade her body. She took the clothes and tried to burn them.

Abhimanyu smelt smoke and came back inside.

" Nikki tum yeh kya kari ho?," he exclaimed.

She turned to face him as she wiped her tears away.

" Ek bure pal ko jalhari hoon!," she stammered before walking away.

He followed her out of the flat after getting rid of the mess.

Monday came quickly. Abhimanyu was planning on taking Nikita away for a vacation. Both had been through a lot the past few weeks. At work he was firm with all the interns. Sure some of them had signed the marriage certificate but they had insulted their senior. However no one seemed to test him these days. He didn't know if it was because of the fact Nikita was now married to him or it was just that they had found something that they should actually enjoy besides insulting him. Even though they were Nikki's friends he knew they all including Armaan should have a chance to be mature and act their age. He couldn't believe for a few moments (prior to putting sindoor in Nikita's maang) that he had blamed her for his insults. She was caught between her friend for several years and her one true love. She had lost her family. She was fragile in the inside but on the outside she always had a strong front.

Anjali noticed Nikita had a few fading bruises and some scabs forming on her arm.

" Nikki kya kuch hua tha tumare saath weekend mein? What is all this?," she inquired.

Atul who had just stepped into the locker room also stopped to look at her small wounds.

" Come on yaar! We are your friends, tell us what happened!," he chimed.

Muskaan and Riddhima also came in.

" Bol na kya hua?," Muskaan asked as Riddhima examined Nikita's arm and peered at her face.

"Kya Abhimanyu ko patha hai?," she asked softy.

Nikita nodded.

" Riddhima, everyone Abhimanyu was the one who took care of me. I got attacked by some goons Friday night. No worries, I am ok now. Thanks for your concern," she stated.

" Wow tuhme toh bauth pyaar karne wala pati mila hai!," Muskaan and Anjali said together.

Nikita smiled brightly.

" I am really lucky guys. I have to go now. I have to keep Dr. Keerti some reports," she mumbled.

On the other side of the room, Rahul turned to Armaan.

" Dekh Armaan humari dost kitni khush hai. We all thought Modi was just using her," he stated.

Armaan was thoughtful.

" Yeah I especially made a bad impression of him in front of everyone. I am glad the misunderstandings are clearing up now," he stated.