Shivaay and Anika came back to their room after solving Omkara's problem. Shivaay sat on the bed tiredly hiding his face with his hands as he is mentally exhausted with family issues now. It hurts him the most as he wants to see this family happy and daily new problem arrives which tense him. He always tries to protect his family from every problem but in the end, he loses.

Anika sat beside him and then placed her hand on his shoulder and removed his hand from his face. She is guilty that she couldn't spend time with him today also. They decided to go to the office first and then for a long drive with Ansh but she ruined it again. By looking at him she can guess how disappointed and tired he is from family issues now, especially hers.

"What do you want to eat? I will cook for you and then we will go out to have icecream ok?", Anika asked to which Shivaay hummed and again closed his eyes

"What happened to you Shivaay? Won't you tell me? I am with you and we can spend time together here as well. I promise I will make it memorable for you", Anika said. Shivaay looked at her and passed a smile as her efforts always impresses him. He adores her nature because she is different from every family member, she is always ready to keep him happy. He held her hand in his and kissed the back of her hand

"You are too sweet Anika but Everything happening in this house and between us tense me. I don't come here to see issues, I don't come here to fight with any family member", he said and kissed Anika's forehead and then he pulled her into his embrace. Anika was shocked by his sudden pull and then she relaxed when Shivaay encircled his arm around her waist. She sat comfortably on his lap and then touched her back with his chest. Shivaay leaned closer and touched their cheeks together, Anika giggled feeling ticklish because of his beard.

"I...", She tried to form words but couldn't because Shivaay started teasing her by touching her thighs whenever Anika opened her mouth to speak

"I don't want to hurt any of you. I want to keep everyone happy but I hurt others every time. This time I hurt you bade papa and Om. I felt so bad when Ishana's father was blaming him", Shivaay said and kissed her cheek, he then pushed her dress a little to her shoulder and started kissing her neck and shoulder. Anika shivered and again tried to speak but Shivaay's kisses made her weak. Shivaay couldn't stop himself anymore because it's been a long time since they were intimate. After Ansh's birth, Anika always thinks about him first.

He will not let Anika go today as he needs her so badly now. He kissed her neck and shoulder, Anika shivered to feel his lips again on her shoulder and closed her eyes, her heartbeat raised because of his proximity. She started to take a long breath and pressed his hand as thier hands were intertwined together. She also missed him very much, she was craving his one sight. In the office, she was missing him a lot yesterday and never thought he would come yesterday. She turned and kissed his cheeks as she felt so happy to find herself in his arms. Shivaay rubbed his beard on her neck and asked her to kiss him

"Stop please", Anika requested as she want to clear his misunderstanding first She thinks everyone is hurt because of him. Shivaay stopped and huffed angrily, Anika pulled his cheeks and replied

"Om is not angry Mr And why don't you send bade papa there? Like you ignore me can't you ignore him? If you will do this you will get everything you expect because he will understand your value. Every time he used to blame you and now you are forgiving him without punishment then why ignorance was my punishment? I always used to think about your betterment. Was that because he is related to blood and I'm not?", Anika asked looking at him, she know her questions are wrong but these questions came into her heart and this is the perfect time to ask these because Shivaay will not fight now. She caressed his hand which is resting on her waist and looked into his eyes for an answer.

"Do you really think like that? Anika if anyone else was in your place speaking whatever you spoke till now about bade papa then I would have killed that person and have broken ties with that person. Just because it's you I keep quiet because I know whatever you say is for me ", Shivaay said loudly panicking hearing Anika's words. He always tried his best to make Anika feel like a family here, instead as an important part of his family. And what Anika thought?

"You only heard the last line and don't say your behaviour towards me was different because you love me or you have rights. I want you to ignore him at least if not fight otherwise I will not talk with you till I get what I want from you. In the end, you have to change your behaviour towards him", Anika said

"Yes you think I will give importance to other words when you say I don't consider you as family right?", Shivaay asked mimicking Anika which made her laugh at him and she shifted a little and placed her head on his chest. Shivaay moved his hand towards her arm and started to caress it with love

"Ok you do now tell me will you ignore him or I leave?", Anika asked acting as if she is getting up which scared Shivaay and he held her tightly.

"Means you will not understand?", he asked to which Anika smiled widely and shooked her head. She looked cute with this smile and he don't want her to lose it. Ignoring Tej is not a difficult task because they rarely talk but being ignored by her will be a big punishment for him. So he decided to go as per her choice.

"Fine but I am tired of fights Anika ", Shivaay said

"Even I am tired of your behaviour. Why can't you understand who loves you and who does not? Whose apology is true and whose fake? Are you a kid? Shivaay if you don't want to take a stand for yourself then it is your wish now because you are not a child but a married man. Nobody has the right to blame you, if I was you then I would have fought with him every time. I don't care if he beats me or gets aggressive. What's wrong is wrong ", Anika said angrily and again tried to get up but couldn't move because of Shivaay. He hugged her very tightly and kissed her cheeks. Anika smiled as her anger faded away but she is disappointed with him because he is acting like a child.

"See again we are fighting ", Shivaay asked looking down but not losing his hold over her. Anika sensed that he don't want her to go, she sighed and caressed his arms softly and told him "I will not go"

"For me, it's not a fight but me yelling at you to take a stand. In a fight I will not sit close to you and most importantly I will not kiss my husband", Anika said and kissed him as per his demand and placed her head on his chest again. She waited for him to speak something but when he didn't she again spoke

"I don't want anyone to hurt you that's why I am asking you to do this. Please for me and he should feel your emotions", Anika said while caressing his chest. Shivaay's hold on her loosened because of Anika's touch and he closed his eyes feeling her hand, he then realised he need to reply and take a decision.

"Fine I will ignore him but what if he created a big issue? Or what if he didn't care", Shivaay asked

"If he can create an issue then we are not less. I will tell him why you are ignoring me and let family members know what he used to say to you. By the way, I know he will not say anything. And if he doesn't care then you should also not care about him. You are not sold to... I mean At least you will get to know he doesn't love you ", Anika said and looked here and there as in anger she forgot she is speaking to Shivaay, not Tej.

"Ok then", Shivaay said
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Tej entered his room and noticed Janvi placing clothes inside the cupboard. He asked her to make a cup of coffee for him and sat on the bed tiredly. This day was very tiring as he heard a lot today

"What you taught him Tej? How to use girls?",

"I guess you also have affairs. Your wife should leave you",

"You ruined my daughter and I will ruin you all"

"It's your good luck that I know Shivaay otherwise I would have ruined his and your image like your brother",

"It's good that Shivaay is not your son",

Tej opened his eyes with a jolt and realised he is hallucinating now. Nobody is here but he is angry with Ishana's father and himself too. How can he blame the innocent? And why extend a small matter when it was not related to him? He then really he also did the same with Shivaay. He heard whatever Shivaay said yesterday as he was passing through their room

"I hope so Anika because I never loved my father. I always wished to get his love and care but he never gave. With time I realised it's his nature when I noticed that he did the same with Omru but they at least got the attention they craved ", he heard Shivaay's voice and felt so bad for Shivaay. Did he really crave his love and attention? Because he never asked for it. He then leaned more to hear thier conversation and he heard the whispering sound and couldn't understand what they are talking

"Yes I'll forgive him because he is family and I can't let this family break", he heard Shivaay's reply which made him guilty. How can Shivaay forgive him? He has done so many mistakes and still hasn't apologized. He felt like storming into the room and asking for an apology but he wants to hear more. Already he was guilty of hurting Shivaay when Anika fought with him and stopped taunting him but hearing Shivaay's words he realised his behaviour had a great impact on him

"He is the worst person who hurts you every time. Even if you forgive him, I will never do that. He hurt you many times and judged you because of his brother. If you are related to your father then he is also related to him. He was also his brother, has he watched himself? Is he not ashamed? Why he is blaming a person who was a child? He should have stopped his brother if he is that sad and disappointed ", he heard Anika's shout which made him think about all past incidents and Shivaay's reply pushed him more into guilt

"Anika control your tongue. Please don't say this to him because I can't handle more fights in this house. I come here for peace. If he hates me then it's fine I will ignore him as I have you all. If he is nice...", He heard Shivaay tried to defend him but how? He never gave Shivaay any chance to praise him then how he is defending?

"Please Shivaay don't explain his character to me because for me that person is bad and hurt you and doesn't respect you. I see how much he loves you and how innocent he is. The whole family also knows whose heart is pure and who is innocent. If not you then I would have shown him what happens when someone respects the one I love ",

"Ok calm down I'm not him see ",

"Don't start his topic then because I hate him. I asked him a simple thing, just to apologise to you but he didn't", he heard and lost his balance on the door which made a sound and he ran from there.

Tej opened his eyes and noticed Janvi standing with a coffee. He took the cup of coffee in his hand and tried to take a sip but felt restless. He recalled Shivaay's behaviour and silence which is haunting him now. He realised that he used Shivaay's silence otherwise people start fighting just like Anika. He placed his cup aside and decided to talk with Shivaay first as he is very guilty for his act and behaviour towards Shivaay till now. He came out of the room and noticed Shivaay walking towards the hall with Ansh. He called Shivaay, he stopped but didn't turn towards him but when Anika called he answered immediately after turning.

He felt ignored, but still, he had to keep his ego aside because Shivaay was always forgiving. He thought maybe Shivaay didn't hear him. He went towards Shivaay and stood beside him.

"You can work in the Oberoi industry again. I'm sorry for my behaviour", Tej said and noticed Shivaay's expression changed he smiled widely but after looking at Anika he hides his smile. He wondered why? As he heard Shivaay will forgive him but here he is not even replying a word

"Shivaay", Tej called Shivaay again

"Sorry, but I can't because I am loaded with many work. I have 2 industries to handle and many other branches too", Shivaay lied and left from there. He wants to rejoin and ask him directly to go from here but couldn't as he can't insult Tej.
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Finally completed ❤️✨
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Thanks to all of you for your support.
Took a long time as taking out time became a little difficult for me but had thought of ending this story this year so tried completing anyhow. Badi kushi ho rhi hai ki complete kardi mene 😆😆