Ranjish

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You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
― Dr. Seuss

As Kanak slowly came to, she was met with the sight of Sagar sitting beside her, his concerned expression a testament to his care. But her gaze was also drawn to Vikram, who sat on the sofa, his face a picture of anger and frustration.As Sagar helped Kanak to her feet, Vikram's words cut through the air, his tone sharp and accusatory. "Khud ka dhyan nhi rakh sakti kya?" he snapped, his eyes flashing with a mix of anger and worry.Kanak's confusion was palpable as she tried to decipher Vikram's outburst. 

Could it be that he actually cared for her? Was he starting to remember something? The questions swirled in her mind as she looked at Vikram, trying to read his expression.But before she could process her thoughts, Sagar stepped in, wrapping his arms around Kanak in a gentle hug. 

It was a gesture of comfort and support, but it had an unexpected effect on Vikram.His face darkening, Vikram abruptly stood up and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. The sound echoed through the space, leaving Kanak and Sagar in an uncomfortable silence.Vikram's emotions were in turmoil, a burning jealousy coursing through his veins. He didn't know why he felt this way, but the sight of Kanak in Sagar's arms had ignited a fierce possessiveness within him. He was trapped in a whirlwind of confusion, unsure of how to navigate these unfamiliar emotions.

Kanak's eyes locked onto Sagar's, a determined glint in her gaze. She knew exactly what she had to do to help Vikram recall his memories – and it involved a clever plan."Sagar, would you help me?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Sagar's eyebrows shot up in surprise, but he nodded eagerly, intrigued by Kanak's proposal. "What do you need me to do?"

Kanak's lips curved into a sly smile as she outlined her plan. "We need to make Vikram jealous."Sagar's eyes widened in understanding, and he nodded in agreement. "I'm in. Let's do this."Together, they hatched a plan to stir up Vikram's emotions, hoping that jealousy would be the key to unlocking his memories. With a shared nod, they set their plan in motion, ready to see how Vikram would react.As the days went by, Vikram's awareness of Kanak grew stronger, and with it, his possessiveness

. He couldn't bear the sight of Sagar sitting near her, talking to her, or even glancing in her direction.Kanak noticed Vikram's glances, his glaring eyes, and his increasing agitation. 

 She saw the tension building up inside him, the way his fists clenched whenever Sagar came near her.It had been 10 days since Kanak and Sagar started working on their plan to make Vikram jealous. And it was working. Vikram's reactions were becoming more and more intense. He looked like he wanted to lash out at Sagar, to hit him for even daring to sit near Kanak

.Kanak's plan was unfolding perfectly. Vikram's emotions were in turmoil, and she could see the jealousy burning in his eyes. But she knew that this was just the beginning. She had to keep pushing, to keep stirring up Vikram's emotions until he finally remembered.

As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, Kanak decided to ask Vikram to accompany her to buy groceries. But Vikram's response was far from accommodating."Why am I your servant or chauffeur to take your orders?" he snapped, his tone dripping with disdain

.Kanak's face fell, but she didn't let it deter her. She silently got up and exited the hall, leaving Vikram to his gruff demeanor.But as she stepped out of the house, she was surprised to see Vikram already waiting for her on his bike. "You're not going, so why are you here?"

 she asked, a hint of amusement dancing on her lips.Vikram's annoyance was palpable, but he grudgingly told her to get on the bike. "I don't have much time," he growled.Kanak smiled and settled onto the bike, her eyes sparkling with a mix of mischief and gratitude.