Hey people......
Back with  next chapter......
Don't know what my creative brain will come up with....
Let's see......
Enjoy.........
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*Shivika's room*
Constant ringing of Anika's phone woke her up. She received it with half open eyes.

Anika: Hello....

The opposite voice woke her up instantly.

Anika: I am coming in an hour.

She hung up and started thinking how to escape when she knows Shivaay would be arriving any time. But seems like God is with her and her phone rang flashing the name "Life"

Anika(receiving): Hello.....
Shivaay: Missing me?
Anika: Hmm.... When are you coming back?
Shivaay: Sorry, Anika but I need to stay a bit longer time in the office.
Anika(happy voice): Really?
Shivaay( confused) : But why you sound so happy?
Anika(biting her tongue) : No. Where am I happy? You are hearing too much.  I am so sad. First, you have literally locked me up in our room and now you are coming late. Great....
Shivaay(sweet tone) : Anika.... I am sorry baba.  I didn't know that I had to stay back.  I am sorry. (getting no response) Anika....
Anika(pretending to be angry) : Hmm....
Shivaay: Sorry....
Anika: No, you do your work and don't talk to me.
Shivaay: But, you know I can't stay without talking to you.
Anika: No your punishment.  I will not talk to you and if you are late by one minute after 8 then you will be talking the couch for the week. No, wait I will take the couch and you will be alone on tbe bed.
Shivaay: Anika, this is too much.
Anika: No.  I am not listening. Complete whatever work you have for tomorrow and come back within 8. Otherwise you know what will happen.
Shivaay(confused): Why tomorrow's work also?
Anika: Because you will not go to office tomorrow, my strict order. Now bye and let me gossip with Girls.

She hunged up abruptly and sighed in relief.

Anika: I am sorry Shivaay but I had to do this.

She got down from the bed and rushed to get ready. Within 10 minutes, she was ready and almost ran down the stairs. Gauri saw her and stopped her.

Gauri: Didi....
Anika: Haa...
Gauri: You are going now?
Anika: Yes, Shivaay will be late and before he comes I will return. Manage the house and everything behind me.  I will back soon.

Anika ran out without listening to her reply.

Gauri(seeing her running) : Come back soon and go safely..... Always the same. Never changes.

*Outside the Mansion*
Anika sneaked out of the gates and took an auto.

Anika: Bhaiya...... (let's see where she is going)

It stopped outside the gates and she entered.

Anika: Bhaiyu......

(Yup, right friends, she went to Raizada mansion to meet Arnav. But why?)

Arnav: Aru.... Come.  You came alone.  I thought Naina would also come.
Anika: No.  I came alone because I had to discuss this with you alone.  I don't want to involve anyone in this.
Arnav: But....
Anika(holding his hand) : Trust me Bhaiyu. When time will come I will take Gauri, Mona and Soumya 's help. But now, I need your help as I can't discuss this with Shivaay.
Arnav(sensing something) : Aru, are you sick?
Anika: Yes.... How you came to know?
Arnav: You are sick and you came to meet me. Are you crazy? And Shivaay knows that you are sick?
Anika: Relax bhaiyu.  It's just normal fever. I was resting the whole day and Shivaay knows about it. Don't worry. He didn't even allow me to go out of the room. But this is very important for me as it is breaking Shivaay and I can't see him like that.
Arnav(sighing): Say what help you want from me.
Anika: You are so sweet. Let's sit and discuss. Where's bhabi and Arshi?
Arnav: Went for Arshi's dance class. They will come back in sometime.
Anika(sitting down on the couch) : Let's discuss.
Arnav(sitting beside her) : Say Madam.....
Anika(serious voice) : Bhaiyu, Pinky Aunty is creating a lot of problems for the family.  I don't know why. Recently, when I had went to get vegetables for home, I saw her going somewhere, while hiding her face.  I thought I was hallucinating but later when I was confirmed that she was Pinky Aunty, I along with Khanna ji started following her. We reached at the forest at the other end of the market place. She kept on going and we kept on following till she entered into a shut down factory.  I had doubts on her so I asked Khanna ji to look into it. He got the information about it and rest you know.

Arnav analysed the whole thing with a serious face.

Arnav: You mean Mrs. Oberoi is in some illegal activities?
Anika: Maybe or something very big is there behind it
Arnav: So what do I have to do?
Anika: Since I can't say this to Shivaay, you are the only one who can help me.  I want you to look into this factory and see what is exactly going on there.  I want to know. Khanna ji will also help you.
Arnav: Okay, I will see to it.
Anika: Thanks bhaiyu. (getting up)
Arnav: Where are you going?
Anika: Home. Shivaay will return any time and he doesn't know that I came here.
Arnav: At least let me drop you.
Anika: No bhaiyu. Elders don't know about my and Gauri's family till now.  I will go alone.
Arnav: No. I am not leaving you like this. You aren't well also. I will drop you a lane before the OM. Okay?
Anika(sighing in defeat) : Fine....
Arnav: Let me get the keys.

He ran up while she waited for him to return. In the meantime, Khushi entered along with Arshi.

Arshi: Bua....
Anika: Aare Arshi..... (hugged her tightly) How are you friend?
Arshi: I am fine. How are you?
Anika: Fine too.
Khushi: Arshi, go and freshen up and then come down.
Arshi: Okay, mumma. Bua you wait for me okay.
Anika: No, beta.  I will be going back. Your fufha is coming back from office and if I don't return then he will scold me.
Arshi(pouted): But I wanted to play with you....
Arnav(coming down) : Don't worry beta.  I will invite both your buas and fufhas for dinner someday.
Arshi: It's four papa....
Arnav: Okay four. Now go up.  I have made your favorite chocolate milkshake.
Arshi(happy): Yeah.... Thank you Papa. Bye bua. Meet you soon.

She ran away while Anika and Arnav was about to leave.

Anika(hugging): How are you bhabi?
Khushi(breaking the hug) : I am fine. But you seem to be not fine.
Anika(cry face) : How do you both get to know that I am not well?
Khushi: Because we are elder to you. Now say what happened?
Anika: Nothing just a mild fever.
Khushi: Take care of yourself. And you didn't even inform me that you were coming. At least I would have made your favorites. And why didn't you bring others with you?
Anika: Bhabi.... Relax.  I came here for some urgent work and had to talk with bhai about it. It was a sudden plan.
Khushi: What work?
Anika: That bhaiyu will say you later. But I need to leave now.
Khushi: But take the Sargi and go....
Anika(confused): Sargi?
Khushi: Tomorrow is Karwa Chaute.  You don't know?
Anika(hitting her forehead) : Oh bete ki.... I totally forgot about it. But I can't take from you.
Khushi: Why?
Anika(holding her hand) : I don't want to disappoint you but I guess Dadi will also keep Sargi for us.  I can take it but I don't want to hurt her feelings as well.
Khushi(overwhelmed): This proves that you are truly the eldest bahu of Oberoi.  I am so proud of you. See Arnav, your sister has become so responsible.
Arnav(hugging Anika sidewise) : Of course. That I understood when I meet her the first day. Don't be sad Aru. We don't mind at all. Now let's go and drop you.  You need to rest.
Anika: Thanks bhaiyu. (hugging Khushi) Thank you for understanding me Bhabi.  I will come again with others and stay for dinner too. Pinky promise....
Arnav(laughing): You didn't chance.....
Anika(raising her eyebrows) : Should I? And moreover Shivaay loves this side of Anika. So....
Arnav(teasing): Oh ho.... Shivaay and love.... Not bad....
Anika(blushed): Bhaiyu.... (seeing him with fake anger) Will you drop me now. Otherwise that Crazy Singh Oberoi will go crazy and pick up the whole house on his head when he finds me missing.
Arnav(chuckled): Let's drop you.
Anika: Bye bhabi.... (shouted) Bye Arshi.....
Khushi: Bye....
Arshi(shouting back): Bye bua.... Come fast to meet me again....

Anika chuckled and went out with Arnav. They settled in the car and drove towards OM.

*Oberoi mansion *
Gauri was walking to and fro in tension. She was occasionally looking at the door as if waiting for someone.

Gauri: Di, where are you ? Come fast. Otherwise Jiju will come anytime. Come fast di....

She relaxed when she saw her entering.

Gauri: Thank god di. You are back. How was everything?
Anika: Good.  I talked and he is ready to help.
Gauri: Do you really think that she is some....
Anika(rubbing her forehead) : I just hope whatever I am thinking is not true otherwise I don't know how will everyone react.
Gauri: Yes di. (seeing her face) Di you seem to be dull. Are you fine?
Anika: Just tired and my head is paining slightly.

''What? '',came a voice from behind them.

Anika(shut her eyes): Phail gaya raita..... Now I am dead.....

She turned around and saw a partial angry and partial concerned Shivaay standing. She smiled nervously at him.

Anika: Shivaay.... You came. (seeing her watch) Just on time. I must say.
Shivaay: And what are you doing here?
Anika(nervously): Me... Me... Woh...
Gauri(saving her) : Baade bhaiya, woh Bhaujayi was feeling bored in the room so we both went to the garden for a stroll.
Shivaay: Okay but (cupping Anika's face) You should have said her that you aren't feeling well. See you are having fever again.
Anika: I am fine Shivaay. It's just a slight fever.  I will be fine.
Shivaay: Tumhe kuch bhi hota hai naa jaan chali jati hai meri.....
Anika(smiling softly): Aur aap meri jaan ho.....

They smiled at each other and she slowly put her head in his chest feeling nothing but peace and solace. He too wrapped his hands around her and held her securely dropping a kiss on her hair making her smile to the fullest.

Rudra: Bhaiya, at least look around the surrounding and do romance.
Soumya: Rudy....
Om: Waise he is right....
Gauri: Omkaraji.....
Mahi: Shivaay, you can do romance in the room also....
Mona: Mahi.....
Rudra: What? You all are scolding us but Bhaiya is not doing right.
Mahi: Exactly....
Om: Shivaay you should go to your room and do whatever you want to....
Shivaay: Guys.... Shut up. Anika is getting disturbed.
Gauri: Disturbed?
Shivaay: She slept.
Gauri: While hugging you?
Shivaay: Seems like.  I will take her to the room. Gauri can you please bring dinner for us in the room?
Gauri: Sure baade bhaiya.
Shivaay: And yaa, I am not the only one who does romance openly.  I know others also who does(eyeing his brothers with mischievous eyes)
Rudra(avoiding): Sumo, I was searching for something. Let's go.
Om: Gauri, my paint brushes. I am not getting. Help me find it.
Mahi: Mona, you wanted to discuss something with me. Let's go.

The boys were away running while the girls blushed a bit seeing the situation. Shivaay chuckled seeing them and just nodded his head in disbelief. He picked Anika up in his arms and went towards their room.

*Shivika's room *
Making Anika lay down on the bed carefully and covering her with the comforter, he went to freshen up. He returned to see her still sleeping peacefully with a smile on her face.

Shivaay: She looks like a baby when she is sleeping. But when, she is awake.... She is always in Jhashi ki Rani mood.  I should do something special for her. Tomorrow she has banned me from going to the office, so let's plan a surprise for you Mrs. Shivaay.

He smiled at her and left.

*Priyanka's room *
Priyanka was roaming around her room impatiently and she didn't know why she was feeling so restless.

Priyanka: Why am I feeling so restless? It seems as if something happened to someone close to me. But who? Shivaay bhaiya? No I just heard him talking in the hall. And my other brothers too. Then? Maa? Where is she? I need to see her once.

Thinking so she ran towards TejVi's room.

*TejVi's room*
Priyanka entered hurriedly to see her mother, Janvi arranging the cloths in the cupboard. Hearing a loud bang, Janvi looked back to see a messed up Priyanka crying vigorously.

Janvi(tensed): Priyanka, what happened beta? Why are you crying like this? Say me Priyanka what happened?
Priyanka(hugged her tightly) : Maa.... I thought something happened to you.
Janvi(consoling her) : Sshh..... See nothing happened to me.  I am fine. Nothing happened. Now calm down and say me what happened.
Priyanka(breaking the hug) : Nothing maa... I am fine.... You do your work. 
Janvi(lifting her chin up) : You won't tell your mother what happened? Have I become so much unknown to you now? Don't I have the right to know what is going on in my daughter's life? Don't I have the right to know what is disturbing my daughter so much? I know I haven't been a good mother to you. I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most.  I am already regretting for it. Please Priyanka try to share what is there in your mind that is haunting you. Please....
Priyanka: Maa... Don't say like that.  I am also at fault in this.  I should have also thought about your feelings. But I was so drowned in mine that I.....
Janvi(carenessing her hair) : Sshh.... No worries.  I am always with you. (seeing her fear in the eyes) Do you want to share something with me?

She looked at her mother and laid her head on her lap. Janvi ran her hand through her hair to ease her nerves.

Priyanka: I don't know what is happening with me maa? I don't know why am I feeling so restless?
Janvi: What is bothering you so much dear? Is it something to do with your college or for someone?
Priyanka: I don't know maa.
Janvi: Are you thinking about Raghav?
Priyanka(shocked and got up instantly) : No maa. He's just a good friend of mine. That's it.
Janvi: Friends? But I thought he isn't your friend also? Then how come....
Priyanka: I had said that intensionally. So that he doesn't get hurt.
Janvi: But why are you so concerned if he gets hurt? After all he is your doctor only..... And I am sure he will be fine without you. And if not then also why do you care....
Priyanka(shouting): Because I love him......
Janvi(smiled): See, you yourself got your answer. Now tell me why are you pushing him away from you?
Priyanka(crying): How can I destroy his life when I know what is my past.  I can't do this injustice to hin.  I can't.
Janvi: But it's not like he doesn't know your past? He knows everything... He knows you in and out. Then what is stopping you?
Priyanka: Fear.....
Janvi: Fear of?
Priyanka: Getting hurt again in love.  I don't have the strength to fight again.  I don't want to be involved in these again.
Janvi(smiling and held her hand softly in hers) : You know when your Papa had turned his away from us, it had pained me a lot. And I had vowed to never return back to him again. Even now when he asked forgiveness for all the mistakes and sins he had done, I wasn't ready to forgive him. But Anika came and explained me that falling in love again isn't a bad thing. Yes you will be scared but have faith in your partner. Everyone isn't so lucky like us. Live it dear. Don't let him go.
Priyanka: You have confidence in Raghav that he won't hurt me?
Janvi: 200%
Priyanka: How?
Janvi: Eyes are the perfect way to look through a person's soul. And I have studied his eyes from the day you have arrived. Not only me, but also Anika. She was the first one to see between you two.
Priyanka: Anika bhabi is a gem. She understands everything without even saying.
Janvi: She does. After all, she is the eldest bahu of Oberoi family. Just like Shivaay understands everyone, Anika does too. Both are are just shadow of each other. Perfect couple....
Priyanka: Right maa.... But what should I do now? Raghav went to Delhi and I didn't even talk to him once before leaving. He must be hating me now.
Janvi: He can't hate you. He's just upset. Don't worry everything will be fine.  You go to your room for now. Tomorrow we will discuss it with Anika and find out what to do.
Priyanka: Thanks maa...
Janvi: Kids never thank their mother. Now go and clean your face before anyone sees you like this.
Priyanka: Sure.... Bye.....

She ran away to her room but still her restlessness didn't reduce a bit. She just let it go. While Janvi smiled thinking about the conversation she had and mentally thanked Anika for it.

*Kitchen*
All the Obrohus except Anika were preparing dinner and chit chatting. Gauri was occasionally getting zoned out while thinking about the news that Anika had given her. Mona saw that and shook her.

Mona: Gauri where are you lost?
Gauri: No where bhabi. Actually....
Soumya(teasing): Of course in Om bhaiya thoughts. Right bhabi?
Gauri(blushed): No not like that....
Mona(making her look at her): Gauri, I know you aren't thinking about Om. Just say me what is bothering you? Is it related to Anika bhabi?
Gauri(sighing): Actually, didi said me not to discuss it with others but I can't stay quite like this and see her do everything.
Soumya: What is the matter bhabi?

Gauri said them everything whatever Anika had said her. After hearing everything, they feel silent.

Gauri: Didi is taking help from Bhaiyu about this because she doesn't want Jiju to know about it.
Mona: I also think it is wise enough to take help from him. That's why she went out today in the evening? (Gauri nodded) If Shivaay bhaiya comes to know then toh....

''What I should know? '', came a voice and made everyone freeze in their place.

Gauri was praying that he shouldn't listen to them.

Mona: Nothing bhaiya... We were just talking something else.
Shivaay: Mona I clearly heard that you were discussing something related to Anika and said that I shouldn't come to know. Please tell me what are you hiding from me. Please.... And if it includes Anika and anything related to her please say....
Soumay: Baade bhaiya, actually Anika bhabi said us to keep it secret from you. So we can't say you.
Shivaay: But....
Gauri(arranged the plates and gave the tray to him) : Jiju, yours and Didi's dinner. Now go and eat it.
Shivaay: But....
Gauri(pushing him out) : No ifs and buts. Now go and feed her. She hasn't eaten anything after lunch.
Shivaay(sigh): Fine. But you didn't say me what were you discussing?
Mona: Nothing important bhaiya. Girl stuffs you see....(smiled widely)
Shivaay: Fine.... You all have it to and tell Dadi, not to wait for us.

He went away with the tray and the girls haved a sigh of relief. They exchanged knowing looks with each other and went away for dinner.

*Dining room*
Dinner was over with Rudra's lame jokes along with some teasing and fun. The servents were cleaning up the table when Dadi stopped everyone from leaving.

Dadi: Everyone stay back.  I need to discuss something.
Om: Anything important Dadi?
Dadi: Yes. Gauri can you call Anika and Billu if possible.
Gauri: Sure Dadi.
Tej: But what is the matter Maa?.
Dadi: Let them come then I will say. (saw GauNika coming) Loo aa gaye.
Anika: Haa, Dadi you called me?
Dadi: Billu?
Anika: He's in an important call, so I came.  You tell me I will convey it to him.
Dadi: Okay. Tomorrow is Karva Chaute and as every year this year also we are celebrating it grandly. Anika, you are in charge of the decorations and other things along the other bahus. Janvi, you take care of the dresses and jewellery. Pinky, you take care of the guest list. And tomorrow no-one is going out for work. Everyone is taking a leave. Am I clear?
Everyone: Yes, Dadi/Maa/Mummyji.
Dadi: Good, now shoo and tomorrow morning get up early for your Sargi okay? .

Everyone nodded and departed to their rooms. Shivaay came out of his hideout and smiled.

Shivaay: Karva Chaute... So that's why Anika said me not to go to office tomorrow. Great.... But I can't let her fast. She isn't well and it will effect her health.  I have to stop her from fasting tomorrow.  I will talk with her.

*Rikara's room *
Gauri was excited about Karya Chaute and was cleaning her own in-room temple. Om was excited too and was happy seeing her excitement.

Om: You seem to be happy?
Gauri: Of course. Tomorrow is Karva Chaute and it is my first after marriage.
Om: Not only your but mine too. Did you forget?
Gauri: Yes, but why are you so happy?
Om: I guess you don't know about the tradition of this house.
Gauri(confused): What tradition?
Om(pulling her towards him and caging her in his arms) : It is a tradition in our Oberoi family that husbands fast along with their wives. Isn't it quite romantic?
Gauri(shocked): Really? Husbands and wives do the fast together?
Om: Yes and I will also follow the trend.
Gauri: No. It's not needed at all. How can you fast the whole day. No you won't do it.
Om: When you can fast for my long life the whole day then why can't I do it?
Gauri: But you can't tolerate hunger for a long time then how can you do it?
Om(cupping her face) : When you are with me then I can do anything. Okay now no more discussion on this topic.
Gauri(hugging him) : Fine. You win....
Om(hugging her back tightly) : That I always win.....

*Rumya's room *
Rudra was walking to and fro the room in tension and Soumya was silently observing him.

Rudra(murmuring to himself) : Tomorrow Karva Chaute that means no protein shake for the whole day.... How am I going to survive?
Soumya: Rudra.... (not hearing) Rudra..... (again the same) (shouted) Rudra....
Rudra: Why are you shouting? We are in the same room.
Soumya(murmuring): As if. He should have married protein shake only.
Rudra: Did you say something?
Soumya: No. And what are you talking to yourself about?
Rudra: Soumya, you know that I can't live without protein shake. Then what will I do tomorrow? Whole day fasting and without protein shake.... Are you understanding?
Soumya: But why do you need to fast?
Rudra: I do that every year. Do you have a problem?
Soumya: No. But when you can't live without having protein shake then I guess you should not do it.
Rudra: Leave my topic.  You also can't live without your Aalo ke parathe. Then?
Soumya(serious): If by doing something, I am protecting my Life then I wouldn't mind doing it......

For the first time Rudra understood her words and looked at her eyes. They had a long eyelock which Soumya broke it.

Soumya: It's quite late. We should sleep. Good night.

She went towards the side of her bed and slept off. While Rudra remained still in his position. He looked at her and promised within himself.

Rudra: I promise Soumya.... I will do this for you.....

*Mohi's room *
Mahi and Mona were debating whether to go along with the flow or......

MoHi: I want to say you something....

They chuckled and Mahi asked her to say.

Mona: You won't mind if I keep the fast?
Mahi : Why would I mind?
Mona: Won't you ask for whom or why am I keeping?
Mahi: Do I have the right to?
Mona: Of course you have.... You are my husband and......
Mahi(amazed): Husband? Oh yaa of course I am. But I guess you aren't keeping for me.
Mona(whispering): If I do so....
Mahi(shocked): Why would you Do that? I have hurt you disrespected you but still you are being so kind to me and thinkung so much about me. Why?
Mona: I guess, I still......
Mahi: You still what?
Mona(avoiding the topic) : Nothing.  I am keeping the fast and that's final.
Mahi(casually): Then I am also doing.
Mona(shocked): Why?
Mahi: For my long life, you see. (in mind) For you Mona.  I will do it even if it effects my health.
Mona(sad tone but hides it) : Okay. Let's sleep tomorrow I have to get up early.

They called off for the day.

*Priyanka's room*
Well the princess of the OF was her la-la land.

Priyanka: Tomorrow I will also keep fast for Raghav. Though he isn't my fiancee or husband or boyfriend but still I love him and will do anything for him. Then I will tell my feelings to him. I hope he accepts it.

With this dream she slept unaware of the upcoming storm.

*Shivika's room *(finally 😅)
Anika entered to witness an empty room.

Anika: Where did Shivaay go? He was here only talking with client when I went.

Suddenly someone sneaked his hand around her stomach and back hugged and she instantly realize who it was.

Anika(turning back towards him) : Shivaay, where did you go? I was looking for you everywhere.
Shivaay: I was here only. So why had Dadi called?
Anika(thinking): No, I can't say him otherwise he won't allow me to keep fast.  I have to keep it a secret from him.
Shivaay(thinking): I know what are you thinking Anika, but don't forget I am Shivaay and nothing goes unnoticed from his eyes.  I have to make sure you don't keep the fast.
Anika: Nothing just for some discussion.
Shivaay: What discussion? Some puja or.....
Anika(hurriedly): No... No... Nothing like that. She was just saying....
Shivaay: About Karva Chaute.... Am I right?
Anika(shadders): How did you get to know?
Shivaay: I was there too but hiding from others. And the most important thing is that you aren't keeping the fast tomorrow.
Anika: And why is it soo?
Shivaay: Because I can't risk your life. As simple as that.
Anika: No I will keep it and that's final.
Shivaay: Anika.....
Anika(getting away from him): No I'm not listening anything. When I said I will then I will and you can't stop me from doing it.
Shivaay: But you are on medication and it is not good for you to stay hungry for a long time. Try to understand that Anika.
Anika: Why don't you try to understand Shivaay? It is for you that I am doing and how can you think I will back away from it. No never. When it comes to you then I am ready to do anything.
Shivaay: But I won't let you do it.
Anika: I'm tired explaining you.  I can't fight more.  I am going to sleep.

She went to the bed and laid down by covering herself fully. Shivaay sighed seeing her stubborness and helplessly went to the other side of the bed and laid down. Sleep was far away from their eyes. He couldn't control anymore and pulled her towards him and hugged her.

Shivaay: Okay, I accept my defeat but only on one condition.
Anika: What condition?
Shivaay: I will also fast along with you.
Anika: But how can you do it. If you don't take your medicines then you will fall sick. And I can't risk your life. No.
Shivaay: When you can risk your life for me then why can't I? And it's final, we are fasting together. And (pulling her face up and looking straight into her eyes) We both are there for each other.  I will take care of you and you mine. If we are together nothing can make us weak.
Anika: Then together are we?
Shivaay: Always.....

He kissed her forehead and she cuddled towards him more letting the sleep take over them.

*Next day early morning *
All the couples came down neatly dressed and showered to take their portion of Sargi.

Dadi: Now everyone take their Sargi and complete it before the Sun rises.

One by one each couple came up and took their plates and went away. Shivika and Rikara were enjoying their Sargi along with some quite light moments. While on the other hand our other two couples were distant from each other. Rudra and Mahi secretly fasting for their wives and Soumya and Mona for their husbands. Priyanka too had secretly kept after getting green signal from her mother.

*Mid afternoon *
Everyone was relaxing around while the Obrohus were arranging everything for the night puja.

Anika: Gauri, ask the caterer to complete everything quickly and to make at least 4 variety of sweets.
Gauri: Okay Bhaujayi.
Anika: Soumya, order some more flowers and diyas too.
Soumya: Okay bhabi.
Anika: Mona, you .....(sees her distracted) Mona....
Mona: Haa bhabi, you said something.
Anika: What happened? Where are you lost?
Mona: Nothing bhabi. It's just that I....
Anika: Thinking about Bajaj uncle?
Mona: Hmm(nodding her head)
Anika: You took some decision I guess? (she nodded) Then why aren't you telling it to him aloud. Are you scared?
Mona: No... But I don't know how to approach him.
Anika: Simple. Just go and hug him saying that you love him and missed him.
Mona(shocked): It's so easy?
Anika: Yes, it is. Now leave all these and go before it is too late. And don't return without him. Okay?
Mona(hugging her tightly) : You are the best bhabi.....
Anika(laughing and breaking the hug) : I know. Now go.....

Mona ran out of the mansion to meet him while Shivaay smiled at his wife and gestured '' You are the best....''. She played along and gestured '' That I am.... ''. He replied in gestured ''I love you..... '', while she blushed in reply.

*Bajaj Industry *
Mona entered and straight away went to the cabin without knocking.

Mr. Bajaj(shouting): Who is hell is this entering without knocking? (looking up) Mona? You here, all okay my child?
Mona(crying): Sorry....
Mr. Bajaj: Why are you sorry dear? You didn't do anything wrong.  I thought someone else came.  I can never be angry on you dear.
Mona(smiles with tears) : You are so sweet. And I came here to say that I have accepted you as my family..... Grandpa...
Mr. Bajaj(happy): Really?
Mona: Hmm.... I am happy to get a guardian, father figure in my life again.  I thought I would never get this.
Mr. Bajaj(hugging her) : Sshh.... Don't cry dear. Now everything is fine.  You have a family not one two families and a loving husband.
Mona(thinking): I can't say Grandpa about Mahi's deeds otherwise his view on him  will change and he will hate him.  I will stay quite on this matter.
Mr. Bajaj(breaking the hug) : Call me Dadaji.... Please beta....
Mona(smiled): Dadaji......
Mr. Bajaj(closed his eyes with great relief) : I am now in peace. Come sit let's chat for sometime and I think your husband won't mind.
Mona(smiled): He won't....
Mr. Bajaj: What will you take? Some juice or wait coffee what do you say? Dada-poti time?
Mona: I can't have anything today dadaji.
Mr. Bajaj: Why?
Mona(shied and looked down): Karva Chaute.....
Mr. Bajaj(smiled): Oh ho.... So my granddaughter has fasted for her husband. Not bad.... You know even your grandma also......

And they continued to chat about the family and on other funny incidents. After an hour, she left inviting him for the puja at the night.

*Evening*
All the preparations were done. Puja plates were set, lights checked, food ready, flowers adorned and ladies ready in red bridal dresses while gents in black. Anika was looking at the last minute detailing when dadi called her.

Dadi: Anika....
Anika: Ji dadi?
Dadi: Everything is ready? Have you checked the puja plates? Everything is present?
Anika: Dadi everything is ready (looking over) I guess only the diyas are missing.  I will put it right away.
Dadi: Yaa do it fast moon will come any moment.

Dadi went towards the guest while Anika arranged the diyas. While doing it she was looking here and there as if searching for someone.

Anika: Where did he go? I haven't seen him since evening. Did he go the office for work? Hooo I had said him not to go. Still be went. Wait let him come back I will not talk to him.

She was talking rather complaining about someone and doing the job absent mindedly that she failed to notice that her hand was about to touch the fire. Someone grabbed her hand and removed it instantly.

'' Have you gone crazy? Where is your mind? Didn't you notice that you were about to burn your finger? '',said someone. Anika looked up and saw her concern husband blowing over her finger to soothen her pain.

Anika: I didn't see it....
Shivaay: When do you see it? You know problems don't come to you. You go towards the problem and hug them.
Anika: Okay fine I  did a mistake that doesn't mean you will scold me so much.
Shivaay(blowing her finger) : Of course I should scold you. Where was your mind while doing this?
Anika: In you.  I was searching for you so long but couldn't find you. Where did you vanish suddenly?
Shivaay: You will come to know. Now let's finish this fast.

They, together kept the diyas and smiled.

*An hour later*
Priyanka was crying hysterically and Anika was trying to console her.

Anika: Priyanka shaant ho jaa. Nothing will happen to him....  Don't worry.... Shivaay......
Shivaay(on phone) : Mr. Shivaay here, I want you to prepare the private jet immediate. Don't worry Priyanka nothing will happen to him.
Priyanka: Sure naa, bhaiya.... Raghav will be fine and come back to me naa? If something happens to him then....
Shivaay(hugging her) : Sshh.... Nothing will happen to him. Aare you have kept fast for his long life and you think he will leave you so easily. No..... He has to come back for you. Now get ready, we will be leaving in a while.
Priyanka(breaking the hug) : No bhaiya, only I will go.  You stay back. (seeing his protesting) No ifs and buts I myself want to handle this.
Shivaay: As you say.... Now get going and inform us when you reach.
Priyanka: Sure bhaiya..... (in her mind)  I am coming Raghav..... I am coming to you.....

Precap: What happened in that hour?............ Arnav finding something about the factory..... Shivaay planning something for........

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