Second love is always right..

Unfortunately..

If it’s not love, what is it then I feel?
But if it’s love, by God, what sort of love?
—  Petrarch

Shreyas was in the hospital physically.. His mind was still in the encounter he had with shristi early in the morning..

He thought about something and went to cabin of Dr. Anjali Mathur.. Who is a psychiatrist..

" Re come inside.. " Anjali smiled at him

" I need to know something.. " Shreyas said

" Ha bolo.. " She said

" I need to the psychology behind domestic abuse.. Matlab kyun hota hai ? And like everything.. " Shreyas said

Anjali looked at him for a while
" You okay? You look disturbed" She said

" No am not okay.. I will tell you details later " He said

" Dekho.. The main psychology behind domestic abuse is basically controlling your partner by scaring them.. It can physical , emotional or both.. In most cases the people who go through all these get panic attacks, or sometimes you will notice some post traumatic symptom.. They are good at covering their fear in front of other people.. They normally don't open up much in front of someone because the fear that person will take advantage of their helplessness .. " Anjali said

" And.. Any specific way to understand if a person is an abuser? " Shreyas asked

" Not exactly.. But still.. They have
very  sharp, clean outer features.. Sometimes overly attractive.. Though it's not applicable for everyone.. " Anjali said

Shreyas thought something for a while and then got up the from chair..
" Thanks for your help" He said went out

Shreyas was in his own cabin.. He was thinking about whatever Anjali told him..

" Shristi ko panic attacks aate huye toh nahi dekha.. Maybe she suffer from panic attacks when she is alone in home.. Or maybe she take tablet to restrict panic attacks.. I need to know more.. I have to do something.. I can't let her rot there.. But how.. I don't have any proof.. And karan is a big influential businessman.. I can't do anything without proof.. " Shreyas thought..

" Only shristi can be the proof for herself.. But she is not even ready to talk with me " Shreyas was very much disturbed..

He slammed his table out of frustration..

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Shristi took her medicine box .. Pulling a strip of  " Prozac " She took one..
( Prozac is medicine to control panic attacks)

She took a deep breath.. She is taking this since long.. She always keeps this with her.

Suddenly her phone rang . . It was her friend Raima..

" Hi.. We all are meeting in Riverside Mall.. Tu aayegi? " She asked

" Umm. Main.. I will get back to you in a minute.. " Shristi hung up and called Karan

" Hi.. Darling.. " Karan said with sweetest voice

" Mere saare friends meet kar rahe hai Riverside Mall main.. So main jau?? " She asked

" Re of course.. Mujhe kyun puch.. Maine kabhi kisi liye roka tume?? " Karan chuckled..

Shristi remained silent.. She hung up..

She wore full sleeve top and jeans so that no bruises remain visible..

She got ready and went to the Riverside Mall in the car..

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" Hi.. Shristi.. Kaisi hai?? " Raima asked

" Mast ekdm.. Tu bata?? " Shristi smiled

" Ekdm badhiya.. Me and Arjun came back from our Australia tour last week " Raima said

" Tera husband kitna accha hai.. Gives you so much time " Another girl Pooja said

" Nope.. Karan is best husband you know.. He gave such a nice surprise to her " Raima chuckled

" Yeahh.. " Shristi smiled nervously

" Your really lucky.. You're his second wife.. But still kitna pyaar karte hai woh tujh se!! " Pooja smiled

Shristi just smiled.. She had nothing to say ..

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Simran was walking through the college corridor..
A group of boys and girls were watching her from a distance..

" Isne kamlesh ka insult kiya tha na.. Aab dekhegi yeh.. " A boy smirked

" Haa.. Guys what's the plan?? " A girl asked..

They went to tell their idea to kamlesh

Kamlesh angrily got up..
" Are you guys mad Or what??? You guys can't do this with her! " He said

"She insulted you.. " A girl said

" That doesn't mean ki we will do something like that with her.. Ek ladki ho kar tum aisa bol rahi ho?? Tumhe koi aise humiliate karta toh tumhe kaisa lagta?? " Kamlesh slammed that girl..

That girl fell silent..

" Guys I am warning you.. Aisa kuch mat karna.. " Kamlesh warned them angrily

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Karan was in his office when shreyas called him

" Hey kaisa hai? " Shreyas asked casually.

" Badhiya.. Tu bata kaise yaad kiya?? " Karan asked

" Woh kya hai na.. Iss week we are having a health camp in our Hospital.. Toh I just that why dont you and your wife come and have a check up " Shreyas said sounding as much casual as possible..

"But we are totally fine! " Karan said

" Re phir bhi.. Waise bhi.. Kya jayega isme tumhara.. Apne dost keliye itna nahi kar sakta! " Shreyas asked

" Accha chal thik hai.. " Karan chuckled

" Okay.. Kal shaam 6 baje.. " Shrsyas said and hung up..

" Ek baad blood sample mil jaye.. " Shreyas thought..

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Shristi was coming back from the mall.. She was having a small smile over face thinking about Shreyas..

Shristi's POV

Sorry Shreyas.. Mujhe tumse jhoot kehna pada.. Main kya karti.. Agar usse pata chalta tum meri madat kar rahe ho.. Woh tumhe hurt karega.. My life is already ruined.. I don't want to ruin your life.. You have a sister to look at.. You have your parents.. You've whole life in front of you.. Dont ruin this for me..

I have to keep you away from me.. I don't want you to get destroyed for me..
Your behaviour proves that somewhere you have a soft corner for me.... I need to cover up that place..
I wish I could reciprocate.. But .. But...
I am not lovable anymore.... Loving me will destroy you.. I can't let that happen.. No.. No..

As the car was passing through a comparatively less crowded road.. Shristi some gathering over footpath..

Feeling suspicious she asked her driver to stop the car..
" Gadi roko zara.. " She said

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Note : All the informations regarding psychology and medicine is taken from internet
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On one hand Shreyas in determined to help Shristi at any cost..

On the other hand Shristi wants to keep him away from her..

Neither she wants to fall for him
Nor wants him to fall for her..

What did she saw??

We will see in next chapter..

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