Beyond You

Memories

Vikrant came out of bathroom and saw the the car arriving . Anamika was so lost in watching her baby sister that she didn't notice him behind her. Vikrant saw tears in her eyes as she turns. Vikrant  cupped her face  "what happen Ana " he asked concerned. 

she should be happy, Zoey has returned after so long . he was well aware of their stong affection toward each other. after their parents death Anamika was like a  mother figure for Zoey.

Anamika hugged him and broke down. Vikrant couldn't understand what to do. she was crying badly on his chest and he was rubbing her back trying to comfort her.  " Will...will Zoey   accept me she does't hate me right  that's why she left and never in these four years meet me even for once" she said gulping the saliva in her throat. Vikrant hold her chin and make her look into his eyes 

"she loves you Ana she was just upset with everything, she was angry with me and you all suffered. it's me whom she hates and she should"  Vikrat wipes her tears and said while stroking her hair lovingly "i promise you i will fix everything just give me a chance".

Anamika nodded and gather herself together. they both both head outside.

Zoey's heart was racing as she enterd the house. A thousand of memories starts flashing in front of her eyes. she was walking slowly as observing everything as memories hits her. how she used to hide behind those canape , she can saw herself running around the house with Virat , Ana chasing after them, laughing loudly , fighting over silly things , pulling pranks on maids and making Virat do her homework. A smile crept over her her face. Her have fall on her sister's figure coming down the stairs. Tears welled up in her eyes. All she wanted at that time was to ran to her engulf her into her arms and cry out all her pain. To tell her everything she suffered

She started to walk toward and then gaze fell on  Vikrant trailing behind and another memory hit her. There were used to be a number of guards surrounding the entire Villa, they were not allowed to go out without his permission and now that she realized they were called by him.

How Ana became pale in presence of Vikrant, those bruises on her that time she wasn young to understood the meaning of all this. Her Trance was broken by two arms wrapping around her as Ana hugged her like her life depends on her. Zoey was standing there still she slowly raise her hand and encircle Ana as few tears escaped her eyes. She shut her eyes wrinkles visible on her eyelids. Tears seeps from their eyes. 

Zoey open on her eyes and her expressions solidified as soon as her eyes landed on vikrant. Her eyes became cold as her anger rose.

They pulled out of hug and Ana cupped her face caressing her cheeks lovingly.  Zoey took a step back and look at her with her blood shot eyes. Maintaining her composure she asked "where is Crystal?"

Ana was heart broken. She couldn't believe how much Zoey has changed. It hurts to see her once so playful and lively girl being so hollow.

"She will be back soon. She has gone with Yash to park with Mom." Ana informed her voice hoarse.

Zoey gave a stiff nod and head toward her room without even acknowledging the presence of vikrant.

Virat was witnessing everything with utter shock. He never thought she could be this cold toward her own dister. He was sure there is definitely something they are keeping from him

Before Zoey could move towards the stairs he heard vikrant saying " welcome back Zoe I am really glad you finally came back" 

It took vikrant a lot of courage to initiate a conversation with her. Zoey stopped in her tracks and turn her her head toward him. She glared at him with abhorrence. His heart clenched to see this much loathe in her eyes for him. His hands were balled into fist and heart slamming against his chest. 

The air was so stuffy that it became difficult for him to breathe. he has a realization that he wronged them but still  it was difficult to see that hate.

An accusing smile formed on Zoe's lips as she said in cold voice "thank you Mr.Singh" venom dripping from her tone. With that she continued to walk toward her room.

Everyone was silent and rooted to their spot.virat just couldn't process that has happened moments ago.tension in the air can be clearly felt.

Vikrant froze in his place. He was feeling dejected as her words were ringing in his ears. 'Mr.Singh' He was regretful thus depressed. How would it feel to addressed as a stranger from a person whom you have treated as your own sister. He had some issues with Anamika but he always cared for little Zoey.

This was enough for virat . He couldn't take it anymore. He was about to go after Zoey when vikrant stopped him and ask him to go to his room.

"Will someone tell me what the hell was that" virat wasn't satisfied. Getting no answer from anyone was driving him crazy. 

" Go to your room and don't bother her"  virat was instructed strictly as vikrant move toward the devastated Ana wrapping his arms around his shoulder he took her to their room.

Virat raked his hand through his hair in frustration. He kicked the table nearby and stormed out of the house