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Back with shot 3.....
On..... Guess.... Maybe you can..... I am not such hard shell to crack you see.....!! 😂😂
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Fear.....

The only word... The only feeling that was eating her up after hearing his decision...... But can she do anything? No...... Only to sit at one corner and brood over the memories.....

Gunshot.....
Blood......
Hospital......
Operation......
Life risk......

The scenes replayed in her mind over and over again... And she couldn't help but just fear about it..... Her knees were folded to her chest and she had hid her face in it..... Shaking visibly thinking about the past......

—*—

He has been looking around for her. He could easily see through her eyes when he had voiced out his plans.

Fear.....

The first thing that was clearly visible in her eyes. But why was it so? He tried to run the horses of his brain but a call held him back. He had to go somewhere urgently. Thinking about talking to her later, he slipped out of his house leaving her with them.

—*—

''Dadi....... '',screamed the youngest Oberoi.
Oh yes..... The Great Shivaay Singh Oberoi had done the impossible thing come true..... He had brought their Dadi to his house for the celebration..... Lohri.....

Rudra: Dadi.... I missed you so much....
Om: Me too Dadi....
Dadi: Khotiyo.... Even I missed you so much......
Om: How come you are here?
Dadi(looking at Shivaay) : When, Billu called in the morning and sais that he was missing me.... I couldn't hold any longer and asked Khanna to take me.
Chubby : And how could I miss your wedding Bro? After all you need a Best man for your marraige....
Rudra: Best Man.... Go and do work now.
Khanna: And I couldn't stay back either. It has been so long since I have heard Shivaay sir's scolding. (with a grin)
OmRu : Oh ho...... What a love....
Shivaay: Okay just shut up.
Khanna: Sir, tell me once that you missed me....
Shivaay: Khanna.... Do you work. Now go.

Khanna made a sad pout face and went away with Chubby. Dadi meet with everyone except her favorite Bahu. Where is she?

Dadi: Billu.... Anika kaha hai?
''I am here Dadi..... '',came a voice. She turned around to see Anika coming with a tray with cup and water.
Anika: I'm sorry Dadi. Actually I was making tea for you.
Dadi: Aare wah! What an improvement. Billu, you helped her?
Shivaay: Some what Dadi. But the main determination was of hers only. Day and night, she would work hard and improve herself.
Dadi: Then, it is worth it.
Anika: Dadi.... I missed you (hugged her tightly)

Dadi could understand that something was wrong with her because her hug was unusually tighter as if she is gaining strength from her. They broke the hug and on looking into her eyes, the old Lady caught it that something was bothering her. Deciding upon asking later, she left the matter and enjoyed the hand made tea of her bahu. Indeed, she had learnt alot.

Dadi: You deserve a prize for this. After all you have completed your peheli rasoi flawlessly.
Anika(blushed with embarrassment) : Dadi... Wo... Wo....
Dadi: What did you think that I will never come to know why Billu had eaten the whole dish without even sharing with anyone? Aare I am your Dadi and get to know everything.
Shivaay(stammering): Dadi.... Wo... Mai....
Dadi(keeping both their hands together) : Just like Billu had suppoorted Anika and hid her negetive point, just like that Anika appreciated his efforts of making her learn cooking and passed with flying colors.....

They smiled hearing it and Dadi gifted Anika, one gold chain.

Anika(refusing to take) : Dadi, I can't take this....
Dadi: If you are thinking that it belongs to the Oberoi Family then no.... It belongs to me. Your Dadaji had given me on my pehli rasoi and now I am giving it to you. Billu, make her wear it.

Shivaay took the chain and made Anika wear it. It looked beautiful on her and he couldn't resist and kissed on her cheek. Everyone was shocked seeing it and had their mouth open.

Shivaay: What? She is my wife and I have the right to do.
Dadi(hitting him) : At least care about the surroundings and do it.
Rudra: Bhaiya.... Wedding is mine but seems like you are getting married again. Wah! What romance...
ShivOm : Shut up Rudra....
Anika(composing herself) : Let's go in. Lunch is ready. Dadi come.

Everyone followed them into the house. Anika served lunch to everyone and everyone enjoyed it. She felt happy seeing her half Family but the others..... She was snapped out of her thoughts by a hand on hers. She looked and saw Shivaay.

Shivaay: What happened?
Anika: Nothing...
Shivaay: Then why aren't you having your lunch?
Anika: Woh... Just waiting if someone needs anything then...
Shivaay: They will help themselves. You don't need to worry.
Anika: But, Shivaay here workers aren't there to help and Dadi can't do it. Don't worry let everyone finish then I will have mine.
Shivaay: Then I am also not having.
Anika: Shivaay, don't be stubborn. Eat it naa. I said , I will have it after everyone is done.
Shivaay(eyebrows up) : Are you trying to win over me Mrs. Oberoi?
Anika(sighed): It's not like that. Okay, you can wait.
Shivaay: Great!
Rudra: Bhaiya, kya chaal raha hai?
Shivaay: Kuch bhi nehi.
Anika: Anyone needs anything.... Dadi some more halwa.
Dadi: I'm already full. You and Billu have it now. I will rest. (she departed)
Gauri: Bhaujayi, I will take these.
Bhavya: I am helping you Bhabi.

Gauri and Bhavya took all the plates while, OmRu helped them too. Anika served Shivaay and herself and they both indulged in light talks and completed their lunch.

—*—

Tej was furious after hearing that Rudra had done engagement without his concent and now His mother has also left and went to that Shivaay. Janvi tried to make him understand that Shivaay isn't wrong but he is too much blinded by Swetlana to see through it.

Tej(furious): Shivaay.... Shivaay.... Shivaay.... Even after you left the house, you are in everyone's mind. Why.... Why?

And he broke a vase in anger. A pair of sandles were seen in front of the broken pieces and she smirked.

Lady: Maybe, I can help you with it.
Tej: How?
Lady: Join hands with me then see how I remove Shivaay from their lives.
Tej(joining hands) : In order to destroy Shivaay, if I have to join hands with my enemy, then I am ready Swetlana.
Swetlana: It's a deal Tej and I won't let you down. (in mind) Great now I will make him do everything and then slowly everyone will start separating. That is what I ever wanted..... Destruction of the Oberois.....

—*—
Veer was seen practicing his martial arts. He was furious that his attempts of killing Shivaay were failing miserably.

Veer: Why am I failing everytime? Why? (and he broke the glass table)
''Showing your anger on the table isn't going to help you out''
Veer: What are you doing here, Swetlana?
Swetlana: Thought that maybe, you would need my help in getting your Anika.
Veer: No.... I am not interested in Anika anymore. She was just a mere attraction.
Swetlana: Then, why are you still hell bent upon killing Shivaay?
Veer: Because, he has entered into my territory and the one who enters can never go back. Not only that, he has tried to start his business here which no-one can ever do it. He tried to change the system here. So he has to understand that 'Two Kings can't rule at the same time.... '
Swetlana : Whatever it is. But I want Oberoi's destruction and for that Shivaay has to be removed.
Veer: But how? Everytime I try it becomes failed.  I feel as if he is being protected by some very strong shield and it is very much difficulty to break.
Swetlana: I know who are the pillars of the Shield. First we need to attack him by targetting his weak point and then rest of the work, Tej will do it for us.
Veer: Tej? You mean Shivaay's Baade papa?
Swetlana: Exactly.... Now the game begins....

—*—
Anika was arranging for the Lohri puja which her husband had declared this morning.

Lohri....

A fateful festival of her life. She knew that it would be coming but seeing the recent events, a fear has gripped her heart.

Fear.....

That she has failed to overcome since the time, the black Sari Lady had jumped off the bridge cursing her that she would loose her love like her. Though, Shivaay has tried to make her feel better but it still didn't go away.

''Anika.... '',someone called her. She turned around to see Dadi.

Anika: Aare Dadi aap yaha? You needed something ?
Dadi(sitting beside her) : No... But I guess you do.
Anika(confused): Ha....
Dadi(carenessing her hair) : Kuch baat hai jo tujhe pareshan kar rehi hai?
Anika(fumbling): No Dadi.... It's just that the whole Family isn't here for the puja like last year....
Dadi: Haa. Don't know what happened but in one time everything broke ..... Relations..... House.... And Love.....
Anika(holding her hand) : Don't worry Dadi... Sab thik ho jayega.... I have full faith in Shivaay that he will surely make everything right.
Dadi: Me too.... (diverting the topic) You have made all the arrangements?
Anika: Yaa, almost done Dadi. Once you check everything is there or not.
Dadi: I don't need to check because I know that you can never make any mistake.
Anika: Thanks for having such a huge faith on me Dadi.
Dadi: You have earned it. Aacha haa I completely forgot.  I had brought new dresses for you bahus. Wear that for the puja okay.
Anika: Sure Dadi.

Dadi went away leaving her alone. Anika could have shared her insecurities and fear with her but refrained herself. But why? Did she fear that it would happen again? No she can't let it happen.... She will not let the history repeat itself.....

—*—

Shivaay was going through his business papers when Dadi walked in.

Shivaay: Dadi.... Why did you come here? You could have just called me.
Dadi: I am not so old to not able to walk.
Shivaay: Okay... Okay.... Waise kuch kaam tha?
Dadi: Anika....
Shivaay(confused): Anika.....
Dadi: So you didn't see?
Shivaay: See what?
Dadi: Her Fear......
Shivaay: Fear? About what?
Dadi: That is for you to find out.  I just gave you a way now you walk on it to find its roots.

She walked out leaving Shivaay in thoughts.

Shivaay: Anika is fearing about something but what? And why didn't she come and discuss with me? I will go and ask her.

He went to the garden only to find it empty.

Shivaay: Where did she go? She was here only arranging the things. (seeing a worker) Aye listen. Did she see Anika ma'am?
Worker : Sir, she went to the market saying that some things are left.
Shivaay: Okay you go. (he went) I will ask her when she returns.

—*—
*Evening*

All the arrangements were done and the guests had arrived for the party. It was a small affair with Family and close friends. Anika was looking extremely gorgeous in her white anarkali with golden border. She was still working checking the last minute details. She was a perfectionist and made sure that everything was upto the mark. Though, she didn't want the celebration all together but for the sake of the Family tradition she had to do it, after all she is the eldest bahu of Oberoi family.

Dadi: Anika, everything is ready?
Anika: Yes, Dadi. Now you just have to light the fire for it.
Dadi: Good. Where are others?

''We are here Dadi.... '',came a chorus voice. In front of them stood her Grandsons and her other two bahus looking gorgeous in their outfits. Everyone came and took her blessings.

Rudra: Dadi, won't you tell us the story?
Dadi(amazed): You want to hear?
Rudra(emotional): I want to hear it though I never liked it in childhood.
Dadi: Chaal sunati hu....

Dadi sat down on the chair and everyone sat down around her in circle. (Sorry no idea of the story. Please maaf kara.... 🙏🙏)

Dadi: Now let's start the puja. First Billu and Anika will do then Om and Gauri and at the last Rudra and Bhavya will do. Understood.

Everyone nodded and Dadi lit the fire. She did her share of puja along with Soumya.

Dadi: Now, Billu and Anika will do.

Shivika nodded and did theirs Unlike the last time, they had a smile on their faces this year.... But her eyes still held that unknown Fear. One by one everyone did their puja.

The party was going on fine. Until a car halted in front of the gates of 'Shivika Paradise'.  Everyone looked back and saw Pinky and Shakti getting down. Seeing them, Shivaay became emotional but held himself back. He was about to go back into the house when a hand on his shoulder stopped him. He looked up to see his wife beside him. He pleaded her through his eyes but she just ignored him and took him towards his parents.

Pinky(with tears) : Are you still so angry on me that you don't even want to see my face? I am already repenting for my mistakes. (looking towards Anika) Anika, you say him naa. He always listens to you. Say him that his mother is alone without him.

Shivaay couldn't take it anymore and hugged Pinky tightly. He finally let his tears flow. He missed her so much but her acts had hurt him too deep.

Shivaay: I  sorry Mom..... I am sorry.... I didn't want to ignore you. But your acts hurt me a lot.  I couldn't think that you could do such a thing. That is why I behaved like that.  I am sorry Mom.
Pinky: Naa beta. Even I am also sorry.  I was so blind in my ideologies that I couldn't see your happiness with Anika.  I am sorry beta.
Shivaay(breaking the hug and wiping her tears) : No Mom. Now everything is perfect. But how come you and Papa here?
Shakti: Anika had called us and said to visit. Though Pinky was reluctant about it but finally she agreed after a lot of persuasion by Anika.
Shivaay(looking towards Anika with admiration) : Thank you....
Anika: Not needed.... I know what makes you complete and happy.
Shivaay: You make me happy too.
Anika: I know.
Pinky: Anika.... Mujhe maaf kar de.  I am very bad.
Anika: Please Aunty... Don't say like that and I was never angry on you in the first place.
Pinky: What is this Aunty haa? I am your mother from now on. Call me Mom like Shivaay.
Anika(with tears) : Can I call you Maa?
Pinky(nodded): Hmm....

Anika hugged Pinky tightly. Finally, she got a Mother. Anika opened her eyes and saw something horrifying.

Within few seconds, everything drastically changed. No-one could decipher that this could happen.

Two screams......
One gun shot......
And silence......

—*—

The operation theatre bulb was glowing Again..... The Family was in tears Again.... The elders were in front of the God praying Again... The youngsters were on the floor crying Again.... The only difference was that two new memebers were extra and..... The whole scenario had reversed this time......

This time it wasn't Shivaay who was in danger.... But..... Anika....

—*—

Shivaay was sitting on the chair outside the operation theatre with a rigid face. His dress was full of blood.... Her blood....

Flashes on the incident crossed his mind....

Anika broke the hug from Pinky and run towards Shivaay.

Anika(screamed): Shivaay......

He turned back and she stood in front of him.Before, he could comprehend anything, a gunshot was heard. She jerked back against his chest due to pain. Silence.... Another shot was heard and another...... He couldn't understand what happened and her body limped backwards and he caught her before she could touch the ground. Her white dress was red now... Due to blood.....

Shivaay(screamed): Anika.......

But the damage was already done..... Her eyes were open due to some Fear..... But seeing him fine made her relax and she closed her eyes unable to bear the pain and slipped into darkness.

Shivaay went crazy seeing her closing her eyes. He shook her and tried to wake her up but all failed.

Om: Shivaay, we need to take Bhabi to the hospital immediately.
Shivaay: Haa.... I.... I....
Om: Shivaay.... You need to stay strong for Bhabi. Come....

Shivaay gathered strength and pick her up in his arms. He walked towards the car and sat at the backseat with her while Om took up the driver's seat. Om buckled himself up and rushed towards the hospital.

Streacher was brought and Shivaay placed Anika on it. They pushed it towards the operation theatre and finally his hand left hers. He kept on standing there till the bulb started glowing. Rest of Family followed him behind.

The History was repeating itself..... But this time, it had a role reversal......

—*—
Doctors were successful in removing the bullets from her body, one from the stomach, one from her right hand and the other from almost near her heart. Three attacks from three sides.... Pre-planned murder..... Needs a police report..... But she was sinking...... And it wasn't good..... The doctor took the probes and give her a shock... Failed..... Two more attempts.... Second one failed....... One and the last one.......

Shivaay was feeling as if someone had knocked himself out of his breath. He was having difficulty in breathing.

No.... This can't happen.... You can't leave me and go Anika.... No..... No..... You can't break your promise Anika.... You can't..... You have to return to me..... You have to......

—*—
Everyone had gathered around the bed of the ICU chamber. Still praying for her......

Finally, her eyes fluttered open.

''Shivaay..... ''

Her first word......

Everyone hovered over her but her eyes searched for him.

Anika(weak voice) : Om.... Shivaay kaha hai? Rudra Shivaay kaha hai? He is fine right.... Say na where is he?
Rudra: Bhabi, please be quite.... Don't stress yourself too much.....
Anika: You, both know naa his life is in danger then how could you leave him.  I need to find him. (tries to get up) Shi... Shivaay.....

Her stitchs opened and it bleed again. Gauri called out for the doctor who came and sedated her back to sleep.

Pinky(cries): Kya ho gaya hai mere parivar ko? Last year Shivaay due to Mrs. Kapoor and this time Anika due to......
Shakti: I never thought He would do something like this....
Dadi(blank voice) : Fashrat sab ko andha bana deta hai.... Aur aaj maine woh dekh liya.... Tej..... Billu ki jaan lena chahata tha..... Par....
Om: Bhabi ne bacha liya.... Just like the previous year.....
Rudra : How Bhaiya had saved bhabi.....

Everyone had tears in their eyes and they moved out of the room leaving Gauri with Anika.

—*—
He didn't know what he should feel.... Because sitting in of him was the person responsible for his wife's condition.

Shivaay: Why?
Tej: Because I hate you.... You became so important that my kids refrain from listening to me... Always Shivaay this Shivaay that.... I got frustrated.... I couldn't see you win.... Your happiness.... So I snatched away your happiness..... I snatched Anika from you..... I don't get it what did you see in her. She's just a middle class girl.... Having weird language and weird style.... She doesn't even fit in our status.
Shivaay(raged): Not a word more, Mr. Tej Singh Oberoi..... Mere Anika ke khilaf ek sabd aur nehi sunuga..... You have problems with me.... Then say me what you want.....
Tej(raised eyebrows) : You will give me?
Shivaay(dry chuckle): When I can leave the Oberoi mansion and my family with just one wachan given to Baadi maa then I guess I can do this too. Bol ke toh dekhiye Mr. Oberoi.....
Tej: Leave India and the title of Oberoi forever...... And stay away from my sons forever......
Shivaay: Deal.....

—*—
Shivaay walked into the ICU and saw her pale figure with many wires attached. He walked towards her. Gauri sensed a presence and woke up.

Gauri: Baade bhaiya.....
Shivaay: You can go now Gauri.... I am with her now....

She nodded and went out. Shivaay sat down beside her and held her hand tightly.

Shivaay: You just took my life away today..... Who does like that? Trying to be Jhashi ki Rani again. Then you have been successful in it. But...... We need to leave..... Go far away from the Family..... Very far...... From now onwards it will just be you and me.....

He felt a sqeeze on his hand and looked up to see her awake.

Anika (low voice) : I'm with you.....
Shivaay: Why did you do it?
Anika: I didn't want the history to repeat..... So I saved you....
Shivaay: You could have died....
Anika: I wouldn't have any regrets.... I would have died saving you....
Shivaay: You are very selfish.... Very selfish....
Anika(chuckled): Why?
Shivaay: You didn't even think about me once before doing it. What would have happened to me if you..... I don't have anyone in my life other than you Anika.... So please... Don't risk your life anymore otherwise I will die....
Anika: I won't do it again....
Shivaay(showing his little finger) : Pinky promise?
Anika(locking hers) : Pinky promise.....
Shivaay: You should sleep....
Anika: Shivaay.....
Shivaay: Haa....
Anika: App thik hai?
Shivaay: I am fine..... I am fine.....
Anika: Mere Aakhon me dekhkar boliye....
Shivaay(avoiding eye contact) : Anika you should rest.... You need to get well soon...
Anika: You can cry if you want. It will not show your weakness.

Her one sentence broke the damn of his eyes and it flowed down. He held her hand firmly and cried. She let him cry. After sometime, he composed himself.

Anika: Better?
Shivaay: You know me too well.
Anika: I know. How will we move out? I mean ......
Shivaay: I have planned everything. Just waiting for the night to be darken more.  You will accompany me naa?
Anika: I haven't held your hand too leave it. When I can move out with you from Oberoi mansion without asking any question then I can do this also.
Shivaay: Thank you so much Anika.... You are my strength..... I love you....
Anika: I love you too......

—*—
*6 Months later *
*New York City *

''Anika...... ''

Fear.....
Again gripped her heart hearing his loud voice. She almost ran to the sitting room to see him standing trans fixed. She was unable to comprehend anything. She stood by him silently. He looked at her and then in front. She followed his gaze and the sight made her shocked. Standing in front of them, were the Oberoi Family.... Om Rudra Gauri Bhavya Ma Papa Dadi Baadi maa And Baade Papa.... Weren't there..... Maybe still didn't want to see them....

Shivaay couldn't understand what to do. He just held her hand tightly as if drawing strength from her. He can't break down in front of them. He has to strong to show his worst side.

Om: Won't you call us inside?
Shivaay(controlling himself) : I'm sorry... But I guess you have come to the wrong address.
Om: Really? Wrong address? Do you even know what are you saying?
Shivaay : Do I know you? Anika, I guess they have mistaken. Please help them out.
Rudra: Bhaiya... Why are you doing like this? How can you simply ignore us like this? How?
Shivaay: I'm no ones Bhaiya.
Pinky: Shivaay, beta why are you doing like this?
Shivaay : I don't know who are you talking about.  I am not the one....
Shakti: Shivaay why are you doing this?
Gauri: Haa Baade Bhaiya, why are you acting as if you don't know us?
Bhavya: Haa Bhaiya....
Dadi: Billu, apni Dadi ko bhi nehi pehechana ta?

Shivaay only knew how much he was trying to controlling himself to go and hug them. But that one deal..... With Baade papa broke all his other relations. He is bound and.... Can't even go and meet them.

''You won't even meet us? '',came a voice.

Shivaay looked beyond them and saw.... Baade papa and Baadi maa. They looked so old suddenly. Wrinkled face with bags under their eyes.

Tej: Shivaay, mere galati ki saza tum hum sab ko kiyu de rahe ho.

Shivaay stayed mum. He couldn't understand what to say. His control over his emotions was breaking slowly.

Tej(holding his hands) : I am sorry Shivaay.... Mujhe maaf kardo..... I'm sorry.....

That's it..... Shivaay just left Anika and walked towards Tej. He prevented him from asking forgiveness and nodded in no.

Shivaay: Baade papa, baado ka hath ashirwad dene ke liye hota hai.... Maafi mange ke liye nehi.....
Tej: How could I become so blind in revenge that I couldn't see your good side... How...
Shivaay : It's not like that Baade papa.  I had made you think like that and then it just went on.
Tej: I wanted to kill you... How could I even think about it.
Shivaay : It's all past Baade papa. Let's leave it aside.

They hugged eachother. Tej blessed him.

Tej: I never ment those words that I said about Anika.  I was just too blind.
Anika : I haven't minded ever Uncle.  I know I am not perfect but I am trying to mould myself according to it.  I hope, I am able to stand in front of everyone's eyes gracefully.
Dadi: Ab sare dukh khatam ho gaya.... Mere parivar ka Kheev wapas aa gaya.
Rudra: But still Dadi, I won't forgive Bhaiya so easily.
Om: I agree to him.
GauVya: We too.
Pinky: He didn't even think about his parents before taking such a step. Why will he think who are we to him. Right?
Shivaay: Mom..... I am sorry.... I am very sorry..... Please Mom.....
Anika : Ma, please forgive him. He just wanted the Family to be safe. So he took such a step. Even I am also sorry.....

Pinky couldn't hold anymore and hugged both of them tightly. Like a kid Shivaay cried in his mother's enbrace to easy out all his pains.

Persuing the siblings were a bit tough. But eventually everyone forgive them.

Om: How did you run away thaf day from? And how this much success in short time that to without the 'Oberoi 'surname?
Shivaay: Long story in short..... That day, around midnight after paying the bills of the hospital, I took Anika with me to the airport directly. With whatever money I had from business, I bought tickets for us to New York. Though, Doctor had advised Anika not to travel but I did it.  I sedated her and started our new journey. After landing here, I had no idea that to do. With the few lakhs, I rented a house for us, so that Anika could rest. Treating her for two days, I went in search of work. But nothing interested me. Feeling frustrated I went to a small food stall to have lunch. Seeing the shop attracted me. So I talked with the owner who said that he wants to check my skills. So the next day, I started my job as a chef and the first day was a hit. That stall became famous overnight. Days went by and it started becoming more famous. After two months, the owner himself handed over the stall to me which I later turned into a small restaurant. And now it is one of the leading small restaurant in New York City.
Om: Are you talking about ''Kaays... ''?
Shivaay: Yes.... Anika's 'Ka' and Shivaay's 'Ay'.
Rudra: Wow bhaiya.
Shivaay: Everything is sorted out I mean....
Om: Everything got sorted. Dadi broke ties with Mr. Oberoi which he couldn't withstand and blurt out all his deeds. Which led Swetlana and Veer to the police. Do you know the second and third bullet was due to them?
Shivaay(shocked): Veer? I mean Dr. Veer?
Om: Yes. Apparently, Veer and Swetlana were brother and sister. So.... All the attacks on Bhabi and that Black sari lady was his plan to separate you both. Even your heart attack was his plan. He had given poison to you to kill you.

Hearing it, Anika gripped his hand tightly.

Fear.....

Again gripped her heart.

—*—

She stood by the window and looked over the busy New York City. Light breeze was blowing making her hair fly. Two warm arms wound around her petite waist breaking her thoughts.

Shivaay: Penny to your thoughts?
Anika: Everything is back to normal.  I can't ask anything more.
Shivaay: That's right... All back to normal and I am very happy.... We became successful in mending our Family.
Anika(smiled): Yes....
Shivaay : What else?
Anika: Nothing.
Shivaay: I know you more than you know yourself. Now speak out.

Silence prevailed between them for sometime until, she opened uo her greatest emosion.

Anika: Fear......
Shivaay: Of what?
Anika: Of loosing you.... Of loosing the Family.... Of loosing the happiness that I have just got.
Shivaay: What made you think so?
Anika: Past.....
Shivaay(turning her towards him) : Was that the reason why you were so distant during Lohri? Because you thought History will repeat again?
Anika: And it did... But.....
Shivaay: But you replaced me..... What else is eating you up?
Anika: Shivaay, my biggest fear is that I am cursed of happiness. Whenever I start being happy, God takes it from me. From childhood I have lost so many things, I can't loose anything more.  I am weak Shivaay... Very weak.... I can't afford to loose you..... And this Fear always eats me up.....
Shivaay: Do you remember what I said you earlier? If not then I am saying you again.  I am Shivaay... And Shivaay is Sun.... Who has come into your life to light it completely.... Every darkness, every fear of your will be removed by me.... I will always be between you and your fears.... And it is my promise.... I will always light your way and will never leave your hand....

She hugged him tightly...... Feeling that now her Fears will surely be removed by him...... Forever......

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