Who is she ?

The night felt unusually silent.

But inside Arjun Malhotra’s car—

The air was heavy.

Iha sat in his arms…

Still sniffing softly.

Her tiny fingers clutched his shirt tightly—

As if afraid he might disappear.

Arjun gently stroked her hair.

“It’s okay, baby…” his deep voice softened.

But his eyes were cold and sharp. Focused.

“Mama…”

Iha whispered again.

Arjun’s hand froze.

That word Again.

Silence.

The car felt colder.

Arjun looked down at Iha.

She had already fallen asleep in his arms…

Tears still dried on her cheeks.

His jaw clenched.

“She never said that word before.”

Isha nodded slowly.

“Yes… that’s why I told you…”

Arjun leaned back.

His expression unreadable.

But inside—

Something was disturbed.

🌙 Meanwhile…

Anupama sat beside the window in the bus. Like she promised to her mother she was going to her aunt Jaya's home.

City lights passed by like blurred memories.

But her mind—

Was stuck somewhere else.

A tiny voice echoed in her ears.

“Mama…”

She closed her eyes.

Why did that feel so…

Real?

So… painful?

Her hand slowly moved to her chest.

Her heart was beating faster than usual.

“It’s just a child…” she whispered to herself.

“Why am I thinking so much…”

But no matter how much she tried—

That little face…

Those teary eyes…

That small smile—

Wouldn’t leave her mind.

🏠 Malhotra’s Mansion

The massive gates opened.

The car entered smoothly.

Servants lined up instantly.

Arjun stepped out—

Carrying Iha carefully in his arms.

He walked straight to his room.

Placed Iha gently on the bed.

She shifted slightly…

And murmured in sleep—

“Mama…”

Arjun froze.

Again.

He tucked her under blanket and went to take shower .

In the hall, Srujana looked at Isha with confusion.

“Isha… why is your brother like that? And what happened at the hospital? How did the vaccination go?”

Isha sighed softly.

Then she explained everything that happened at the hospital.

As she finished—

Srujana and her mother-in-law, Bhuvaneswari, were shocked.

“What? Iha called someone ‘Mama’?” Bhuvaneswari’s eyes widened.

“My baby said a new word? Not just ‘Dada’?” she said happily.

“This is such good news! Then why is your brother so serious?” Srujana asked.

Isha thought for a moment.

“Maybe… he didn’t like that Iha called someone else ‘Mama’…” she said slowly.

🏡 Meanwhile… at Jaya’s House

Anu reached Jaya’s house.

“Hi aunty, how are you?”

Jaya, who was watching TV, turned towards the door.

“Hey Anu! Why are you standing there? Come inside!”

Anu smiled and walked in.

Suddenly—

A small boy came running towards her.

“Hi aunty! Did you come to see me?” he asked excitedly and hugged her.

Anu laughed.

“Yes Manu, I came to see you only.”

They started playing together. Manu asked anu " aunt shall we go to the amusement park " anu said " sorry manu aunt was busy right now, how about we planned it on weekend " manu so excitedly jumped because his aunt accept his request.

After a while, Srija (Manu’s mother) came.

She hugged Anu.

“How are you, Anu? Everything good?”

“Yes sis, everything is good,” Anu replied with a smile.

Soon, it was dinner time.

Jaya called everyone to eat.

Even though Anu said no—

They didn’t leave her until she ate.

After dinner, Manu again pulled Anu to play.

Jaya watched Anu carefully.

The way she handled kids so easily…

With so much love…

It made her smile.

“Anu… when will you get married and give me a little angel?” Jaya teased.

That moment—

Anu froze slightly.

Iha’s face flashed in her mind.

Her voice…

“Mama…”

Her smile…

Without realizing—

Anu smiled softly.

“There is still time, aunty…” she said gently.

After spending some more time with them—

Anu decided to leave.

Even though Jaya and Srija insisted her to stay—

She refused politely and left for her room.

🍽️ Malhotra Mansion – Dinner

The entire family sat at the dining table.

Silence filled the room.

Suddenly—

Bhuvaneswari looked at Arjun.

“Who is that girl?”

Everyone at the table looked confused.

Arjun frowned slightly.

“Who?”

“The girl… whom my darling called ‘Mama’.”

Silence.

Arjun didn’t respond.

But everyone else was shocked.

Kartik, Arjun’s younger brother, suddenly got excited.

“What?! My little angel spoke a new word?” he said happily.

“Tell me! Who is that girl?” he asked eagerly.

Isha had no choice.

She explained everything that happened at the hospital again.

This time—

Everyone was shocked.

Except Arjun.

In everyone’s mind, only one question—

Who is she?

How did Iha stop crying just because of her?

Why did she call her “Mama”?

But Arjun—

Sat there silently.

Expressionless.

🌙 Night

Dinner ended.

Everyone went to their rooms.

Arjun lay beside Iha.

He gently pulled her closer…

Cuddling her softly.

She shifted slightly…

And murmured in sleep—

“Mama…”

Arjun froze.

Again.That word again.

His eyes slowly narrowed.

Who was she?

And why Did his daughter react like that?

Iha slept peacefully.

But Arjun's eyes still awake.

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