Anika confident built to the level of infinity when she finds shivaay there and supporting her. For society, she had been raised, Nobody would say it's the correct choice of moving city to city and working there. But she spotted the course journalism to follow her dreams, Follow her heart. When she told about her dreams to her mom when she was doing her 11th, Her mom taken back for a while, But eventually supported the beam in her eyes. The confidence in her started to fade away eventually with the time but her mom, Even she died, She never failed to remain her the Passionate Anika, Who loves to follow her heart than molding her according to the people and circumstances.

She got a camera for her 19th birthday from her mom. She got it from her father who did according to her mom's wish without knowing the correct reason. Along with the message.

Peace and Happiness are the two extremes even they look similar. I want my little mermaid to be happy. There's only one way to be happy i.e Following your heart. Break your boundaries and explore the ocean. But remember you will be always mumma's little mermaid. Don't cry while reading this. I am there hugging you from the back. I am there even you can't feel me.

Love you, my little mermaid. Happy birthday.

She was overwhelmed over that moment, Her first solo trip was made to Rishikesh having her mom's gift in her hand. She tapped the whole experience. There was no sort of any fear throughout the trip even she was traveling with strangers. Over that moment, Shivaay asked her to go after 3 months so that he could accompany her. She felt his protectiveness over her. But eventually, he said 'yes' before she could convince him. She didn't feel like asking permission but It's her job to the person who feels scared for her because he loves her. And her father became grumpy for a few days, There's only one reason behind their reactions. It's because they love her.

But she finally went. And tapped the whole experience. She learned to take care of herself. She didn't get frequent calls because of the mobile network. She was camping in 7 degrees celsius. She learned the value of following her heart. She found what will happen when peace hit the way of happiness. But she couldn't tape it. But she had to share it with her mom. Shivaay's idea sparked her mind. She found a ballon vendor nearer in the bank of Ganga.

She captured the smiling her. and took the instant print in her camera. She put her photograph inside the empty balloon and asked the vendor to fill it with helium gas. He did the same and gave the balloon to her. It was ready to fly away. She took the marker from her bag and decided to write a reply to her mom.

Sorry mumma, You're wrong. Happiness and Peace aren't the two extremes because your daughter found the place where she will get happiness and peace together.

Forever your little mermaid.

P.S: I am not missing you because I know you're right next to me.

She had found out what she should chase. After getting graduated, She left with two options, A 45 days internship from the leading international television channel and Working in Delhi. That's what the world knew. But In her mind, She already applied to her dream job and attended the interview online. And waiting for the moment to get into it.

Over then, She didn't realize it won't work so easily. She decided to go to L.A with her friends choosing the first option when she didn't get any reply from the channel, She applied. Her father remained silent when she shared the news with him. She thought he would be jumping in happiness but the opposite happened.

"I don't know when my little girl has grown up."- He said Tears escaped from his eyes which loaded a heavyweight in her heart.

She realized how selfish she was, She just thinks only about herself and decided. She never thought about her father who completely devoted his life to her and her sister after her mom's demise. But when he said 'yes'. Her heart was broken apart.

"Just for two months, You will come back after that, Right." - He asked while wiping off his tears. She didn't reply but realized how much her father loves her. He couldn't even say 'no' to her any decision. She couldn't stop herself from hugging him and breaking down. She made up her mind, She never going to leave her father alone for a long time.

The fate again tested, She got her appointment letter in the post. She was happy that she got it first before anyone could have clue she hid it. And now, It reached shivaay who slowly erased all her hesitations. She gathered up the courage to confess it to her friends. Shivaay invited David, Omkara, and her two friends for dinner. And all the six were meeting for the first time. David and om to reach first and Anika accompanied by her friends. Anika was in her red sleeveless tank top matching her black jeans. She overcoated with a jacket.

And Gauri was wearing a white off-shoulder top where her newly dyed hair flaunting in her shoulders. And Kalpana wasn't overdressed, She was in her casuals, She looked like she came directly from her office adding some makeup along with the lightest shade of lipstick. And others looked perfect. David's eyes fell on Kalpana who hell cared about her physical appearance, Flaunted the beauty in her smile and gestures.

"Hi." - Anika breathed out when she reached shivaay and gave him a warm hug.

"Are you sure, You want to do this?" - She whispered against his ears when they hugged.

"We have to, Ani. Don't worry, Everything will work great." - He whispered back.

"Hi, I'm David." - David forwarded his hand to Kalpana in the very next second she reached them.

"Kalpana." - Kalpana said and forwarded her hand.

"You're Gauri." - Om said with a confirmation with a wide smile.

"We met before.in your house." - Gauri said while forwarding her hand to om. All seated in the chair.

"I still can't believe how did you find in that image in the span of a few seconds." - Om asked the question which he had in his heart for a long time.

"Om." - Shivaay stopped him.

"She is the expert in that." - Anika added while holding his hands which was in his lap tightly.

"Started when she felt her ex cheating on her. And she caught him red-handed from his friends of friends of Friend's post in Facebook." - Kalpana added and both chuckled. David laughed even he had no idea what they are talking about. He smiled when he saw Kalpana smilingly. He felt a spark of electricity passing through his veins whenever her eyelids match with him.

"Did he ask for history?" - Gauri bitted Kalpana's ear. Even Anika was away from them. She understood the conversation.

"He had to know, Right. Remember our conversation in the airport." - Kalpana whispered back.

"That's history." - Gauri whispered back.

"History meets history, Isn't it perfect." - Gauri got anika's message in an instant. Anika read it with her lip moment.

"Shut up. Please for the god sake don't make me uncomfortable." - Gauri replied to her message. Anika chuckles in an instant but excused herself a glass of water before others could notice.

"What happened?" - Shivaay asked her.

"Nothing, The usual." - Anika replied in a calm tone facing Gauri who glared at her. Kalpana hell controlled her laughter.

Shivaay asked them to order, They ordered. And the conversation went so jovial, David and Om didn't feel that they were meeting them for the first time. It was full of laughter and chuckles.

"We have to say sorry to you, Shivaay." - Kalpana started.

"Why?" - Shivaay asked.

"We misunderstood you, We thought you took the advantage on her but when we came to know the truth, We couldn't stop ourselves from laughing. Sorry tongue-twisted, Apologizing." - Kalpana said while controlling her from laughing. But Anika couldn't stop, She busted off.

"I mean, It was she, Who took advantage of him. See, She made him drunk, Taken to her place and Proceed." Gauri said she corrected it when she got a sharp glare from shivaay.

"I mean, Tried to proceed." - Gauri corrected herself. Everyone busted off to laughter.

"Okay, If you guys are done with teasing me, Shall we talk." - Shivaay started and smile in her face faded away in an instant.

"What?" - Kalpana asked them when others stayed silent.

"I can tell you but I want Anika to tell you about this." - He said and looked at anika. Both Gauri and Kalpana exchanged the shocking glances.

"I. I got a job offer." - Anika said. Kalpana exhaled in relaxation.

"From Where?" - Gauri asked.

"From NGC. Assistant Video producer." - Anika finally spelled out.

"OH MY GOD, ANI." - Gauri stood up from the chair in excitement. Kalpana stayed Jaw-dropped for a while.

"Isn't your dream job?" - Gauri asked while holding her palms when anika stood up from the chair.

"It's not a prank, Right." - Kalpana asked with a smile. Anika took the envelope from her bag and handed it to Kalpana.

"SHUT UP." - She exclaimed and rushed towards her to give a tight hug. Anika didn't expect this, They were happier than her.

"I am going to mark this moment in my calendar. I have never been so happy ever." - Gauri said in excitement.

"Chal, Dramaqueen." - Anika hit her head. Shivaay hugged her sideways and whispered, "See, I told you, right"

Gauri and Kalpana pulled Anika to the dancing floor. Things got weird when the DJ played Bollywood song up to their wish. And all the three started to dance like a mad and also pulled the other three guys to the dance stage.

"I don't know Bollywood." - David shouted in Kalpana's ears.

"Just hear the beat and dance." - Kalpana shouted back at him.

Shivaay was dancing with anika for the past twenty minutes, And Anika didn't take the name of stopping. But she stopped when she felt his eyes on her.

"Is this tank top sleeveless?" - He whispered in her ears while holding her waist and pulled close to him.

"Yes," - She whispered back while removing the jacket.

"Keep it on. I have just asked."- He made her wear that.

"I know you know about it." - She shouted in his ears.

"What?" - He asked.

"That I am in the second day of my cycle." - She said. He smiled sheepishly. But she couldn't stop herself from kissing him. Bollywood song created the craze in the restaurant almost all the people who were eating were in the dance floor.

Om and Gauri went to their table to grab some water. He didn't feel so happy and relaxed ever in his life. Over that time, Anika's phone which was in the table rang. Gauri picked the phone.

"Unknown number."- Gauri exclaimed when she saw the American number flashing her phone. Om understood whose was that.

"It's my mom." - Om exclaimed.

"Then I MUST attend this call." - Gauri attends the phone before he could stop her.

"Hello, Aunty." - She answered while heaving out the breathe. Pinky started to yell at her nonstop when she heard about him.

"Yeah Aunty, But not normal magic, I did black magic on him. Seriously Aunty, Now nobody could snatch your son from me." - Gauri sounded serious but Om couldn't stop himself from smiling.

"Actually aunty." She exhaled fakely.

"We are running out of breath, I mean, I am running out of breath. STOP." - Gauri said.

We are just dancing. So can you please rest the call?" - Gauri enacted and rest the call. Om cupped his mouth in shock.

"What? I don't want to spoil her mood. Come on. Let's dance. It's my favorite song." - Gauri said and pulled him to the dancing floor. And he danced. He never thought he will come across anyone like her in his life. But they met. And everything is happening for a reason.

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