Hey people.......
I know....... I know long time no see......
Well must say being doctor is a tough job.......
Well...... A small treat from my side before I give updates of my stories.....

Enjoy......

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*Mumbai*

A huge lavish mansion is seen which doesn't look less than a palace. Made of up white marble which was sparkling in the bright sunlight. A huge garden filled with all the types of flowers from all over the world is dancing lightly due to the mild wind. Now let's see what is going on inside the mansion.

As we enter, a sence of royalty hits us. Huge chandelier, big big portraits, red and golden wallpapers and royal furniture....... Seems like some Royal family lives here.

Moving further in, we come across a beautiful in house temple with Ram, Sita and Lakhman's idol. And there was someone in front of the idol....... Long jet black hair, hands full of bangles, kajal in her beautiful brown eyes, a small red bindi on her forehead and a small sweet smile on her red lips. She was wearing a red and golden salwar kameez and her head was covered with a red dupatta. A tinch of red power is seen in between her hair as if trying to hide it.

"Anika beta....."

She turned back hearing it and it is revealed to our dear Anika. She smiled lightly.

Anika(answers back): Coming Maa.....

She looked at the idol once more and ran out of the mandir. The sweet sound of her anklets were resonating through out the palace and her hair and dupatta were flying. She hurriedly ran down the stairs and stood in front of a middle aged lady wearing salwar and some heavy jewels.

Lady(scolding her): How many times I have said you not to ran down the stairs like that? What if you fall down and hurt yourself? Then what will I answer your husband?

Anika(blushed): Maa.....

Lady: What maa ? When will you learn to take care of yourself?

"Aare Pinky why are you scolding my daughter again?"

Lady(Pinky): Now here comes one more person. I mean Shakti ji  I can't even scold her for her mistakes.

Shakti(sidehugs Anika): No you can't.

Pinky: Hahh!! Aacha leave all those. (To Anika) Is everything ready for puja?

Anika(smiles): Yes Maa. Just the prasad is left. I will take it now.

Pinky: Okay. Call everyone for aarti.

Anika(looks at her innocently): Maa......

Pinky looks at her and opens her arms. Anika hugged her tightly giving a kiss on her cheek.

Anika(excitedly): Good morning Maa..... (hugs Shakti as well and kisses his cheek) Good morning Papa.

Shanki(kissing her forehead): Good morning beta.

Anika: I will call others and come.

Giving a smile, she again ran towards the other rooms. Shakti and Pinky saw her and smiled.

Pinky: I never thought that we will get such a beautiful and understanding Daughter in law.

Shakti: Not Daughter in law...... Daughter. I was sure that she will be best for our son.

Pinky: Yes..... Our Shivaay is so lucky to get her as his wife.......

Shakti: Now I just hope, this 14 years comes to an end and our kids become one again.

Pinky: Yes Shakti ji...... Just one week more..... and then Shivaay will be finally returning back to us and His Anika.

*Other corner of the world*

*London*

A lavish building made up of glass is being shown. We peep inside to people working very sincerely. A fancy black door catches attention and very neatly the name ' Shivaay Singh Oberoi ' was curved. Let's peep inside and see......

"Well Mr. Oberoi I have a very good offer for you....."

As soon as the words registered, the chair turned around and we come across the most handsome man with blue green eyes and small subtle beard wearing black three piece suit. His face was face but his eyes spoke volumes.

Shivaay(calm composed voice): What offer Mr. White?

Mr. Write: Nothing much...... marry my daughter Maria and get the deal.

The words kept hanging in the air and the next moment, he stood up and opened the door of his cabin.

Shivaay: Thank you for your precious time Mr. White. Have a good day. (Gestures through his eyes) Exit is this way.

Mr. White left highly insulted and stormed out of the cabin. Shivaay peeled out of his room, looked around and closed the door. He sat back on his chair and message popped up in his phone. He smiled seeing the sender name and opened it. His smile widened seeing it.

Butterfly -

Kar diya maine aapne aapko bandhi.....
Aapke naam se aur aapke pyaar se......

A voice recoding was also there. He played it and sweet sound of the anklets filled up his cabin and senses. He sighed listening it. He replied back immediately......

He -

Tumhari yaad hai mujhe har pal sataye....
Par mai jee leta hu......
Bas yehi sochke......
Bas kuch din aur......
Aur hum ho jayenge mukumbal ek duje ke liye......
Hamesha aur hamesha........

He sent the message and unknowingly brushed against the brooch.

Shivaay: Just a week more Butterfly...... Just a week more.......

He closed his eyes and went down the memory line of his and his butterfly.......

*FLASHBACK STARTS*

* 24 years ago *

Oberois and Raizadas were the best of friends since the eighteenth century. They were more like a family than friends. And the best example of their bond was Shivaay and Arnav. Both of them were Chuddi buddies.

Pinky, Jhanvi and Mansi were best friends too. They were so close to each other that they even had decided that if the Raizadas ever had a daughter, she will be married to Shivaay and seems like the words came true and a small fairy like baby was born when Shivaay and Arnav were 5 years old.

When Shivaay saw the baby for the first time, His heart did some weird somersault. He was about to touch her cheeks but refrained himself. What if he hurt her, what if She cries...... He kept on debating what to do, when the little angel opened his big almond like eyes making his heart capture those eyes forever. She gave him a toothless smile and held onto his finger tightly making him smile too.

The angel was soon named 'Anika'...... But for him, she was a butterfly....... A tini tiny butterfly. Now, how did she get this name...... Well, once Shivaay had brought some toys for her and out of all the big and soft once, she picked up the small plastic butterfly toy and the rest were just forgotten. And also, she would be so excited when the insect would roam around the garden. Hence, the name butterfly.

Years rolled by and the bond between Shivika kept on getting stronger..... So strong that her first word was 'Shib'. Everyone went aww seeing them.

Since Anika was the princess of her family, they couldn't take the risk of making her join some other school...... And well..... Well...... Anika was following her Shib to his school and our Romeo couldn't be more happier.

*FLASHBACK  ENDS*

He smiled remembering everything. He couldn't wait to be back to his butterfly..... His Ani...... His Wife.......

*India*
*Mumbai*

Sweet voice echoed throughout the palace bringing peace and satisfaction to the family.....

"......Vishay Vikaar Mitaao
Paap Haro Deva
S

wami Paap Haro Deva
Shradha Bhakti Badhao
Shradha Bhakti Badhao
Santan Ki Seva
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Om Jai Jagadish Hare
Swami Jai Jagadish Hare
B

hakt Jano Ke Sankat
Daas Jano Ke Sankat
Kshan Men Door Kare
Om Jai Jagadish Hare......"

Offering her prayers, she took the puja plate and turned back to see the whole family...... except some whom she can never bring back...... She moved forward and offer aarti to Dadi, the eldest among them. She smiled at her and she went towards Tej and Jhanvi, who were less than a father figure and mother figure to her. Blessing her, she went towards Pinky and Shakti, her parents more than her in laws. Taking their blessings, she moved towards the young men and women, Omkara and Rudra, her brothers and Gauri and Bhavya, her sisters.

Rudra: Bhabi..... what is so special today?

Anika: Nothing as such Rudra.

Om: There has to be. Otherwise, we never have such a long time puja.

Dadi: You are right Om. There is a reason.

Gauri(Omkara's wife):  What Dadi?

Dadi(with pride): Yesterday, Shivaay cracked a very big deal and took our name to a great height.

Rudra: Wow Dadi...... this calls for a party.

Pinky: No Rudra. You know naa next week.......

Anika couldn't keep herself in sane anymore. She kept the plate and ran out of the mandir. Everyone laughed seeing her.

Dadi: She has faced a lot of challenges and hardship in her life even being the princess. Now I just pray that she receives all the happiness of the world.

Pinky: Don't worry Mummyji...... Jab uska Piya ghar wapas aayega aapna wachan pura karke...... aapna vanwas katke...... tab hogi iss ghar me asli Diwali aur uske jiwan ki nayi suruwat.....

*Anika’s room*

Anika hurriedly entered and closed the door. She stood by the door trying to catch her breath. Her face was flushed red with tears flowing down her milky cheeks.

Anika(whispers): Shib......

The name itself gave her much needed peace and satisfaction. Since the time, she has started understanding the world He was there for her. Even now, that he isn’t here with his family and her, the reason is She.........

*FLASHBACK STARTS*

*14 years ago *

Everything was smooth and in place. Shivaay and Arnav would always around Anika to protect her and with time two more members also joined – Omkara and Rudra. She was really treated like a princess especially by Shivaay. Happiness was overflowing until......

*Anika’s 10th birthday*

The whole city was invited for the birthday of the Princess. Anika was very happy and ready in her favourite princess gown and tiara. She was looking at herself in the mirror and was happily twirling. And why wouldn’t she do...... After all her Shib had given her.

“So I guess my butterfly loved the dress....”

She turned back and smiled widely.

Anika: Shib......
Shivaay(15 years): Butterfly, my name is Shivaay not Shib.
Anika: So what? Even my name is Anika but you call me Butterfly. I don’t say anything to you. (She pouts)
Shivaay(hands up in defence): Okay.... Okay my highness. Now if you are ready will you do the honour of going down with me?
Anika(giggles): Shib..... You are saying like a prince.
Shivaay: Of course..... You are the princess of my heart.....
Anika: And you are the Prince of my heart.......

They smiled at each other. He slowly closed the distance between them and kissed her forehead lovingly. She held the laps of his coat tightly and closed her eyes feeling his love.

Shivaay: Let’s take the Lady of the party.

He held her hand tightly. They slowly descended down the stairs as the Oberois and Raizadas were just stunned seeing them.

Pinky: Mansi , you know I just can’t wait for them to become 18. Hai! Just see them. Aren’t they looking like the most perfect royal couple.

Mansi(wipes her tears): Indeed Pinky. I’m so happy for Anu. At least someone is there for her when I won’t be there.

Pinky: What horrible thoughts are you bringing in your mind? What will happen to you? Aare you still have to see Anika getting ready as a bride and even see Arnav’s marriage. And even feed your grandchildren and great grandchildren. (Mansi nodded) Yes. Now stop thinking negative and enjoy.

Mansi(thinking): I hope I could tell you what is going to happen...... (looking at Shivika) Before anything happens I need to secure my daughter’s life.

Arnav: Ladies and Gentlemen and my dear family...... I welcome you all to our princess Anika’s 10th birthday party. (Everyone claps) So let’s start with cake cutting. Maria aunty (nanny) Please bring the cake.

Shivaay(whispers to Anika): Let me know whether you liked it or not.

Soon a trolley was wheeled in on the stage with a huge cover. Shivaay and Arnav moved forward and opened it to revealed a 3 tier princess cake. Anika gasped seeing it and her eyes twinkled.

Anika(excitedly): Shib...... this is the same cake which I saw in the magazine.

Shivaay: Yes, Butterfly. Did you like it?

Anika: I loved it Shib. (She tip toes and kisses his cheek loudly) Thank you so much Shib.

And....... a pink hue covered the cheeks of the great SSO. Anika giggled seeing him.

Anika: Shib is pink..... pink.

Everyone laughed hearing it. Arnav smirked at Shivaay.

Shivaay: Let’s cut the cake. Butterfly.....(giving her a plastic knife)

She holds Shivaay’s hand and together they cut the cake while everyone sang the Happy birthday song  and clapped. She fed him first, followed by Arnav and others. Mansi was shedding her tears and seeing her little daughter.

Mansi(thinking): Why God? Why? First you snatched her father from her and now you are going to snatch her mother also. What is the fault of my daughter? What?

Arnav: Now my sister has made a small demand...... Well she wants to have a princess dance with her Shib.

Shivaay(embarrassed): Arnav at least you don’t call me that.

Arnav(teasing): Of course..... it is exclusively for Anika. Right Shib?

Anika(get annoyed): Bhaiyu..... you can’t call Shivaay Shib...... only I can. Find some other name. (Pulls Shivaay’s hand towards her) (She gives a glare)

Arnav: Okay..... okay princess.

Pinky: Anika beta which song you want.......

Anika(excitedly): Tangled......

Shivaay(sighs): As excepted. Butterfly why not a different song this time?

Anika(annoyed): No Shib...... It is my birthday and I will decide. And it is final.... Tangled.

He nodded agreeing to her as he can never refuse her.

(Movie- Tangled
Song- I see the light)

(Shivaay put his one hand on her tiny waist and other one he held her left hand. She put her right hand on his shoulder and her face had the biggest smile)
(They swayed lightly with the music enjoying it)
All those days watching from the windows
All those years outside looking in
All that time never even knowing
Just how blind I've been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here suddenly I see
Standing here it's all so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be

(He pulled her more closer as if her face was almost on his chest.)

And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you

(He pushed her lightly and twirled her)
(He pulled her back in a back hug)

All those days chasing down a daydream
All those years living in the blur
All that time never truly seeing
Things, the way they were
Now she's here shining in the starlight

(He lifts her up by the waist and she looked intensely in his colourful eyes)

Now she's here suddenly I know
If she's here it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new

(He puts her down slowly..... and moves back a little)
(He pulls her towards himself..... both the hands on her waist and her hands around his neck...... their eyes closed feeling the bliss)

And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you

The song ended but not their magic. They were lost in their bubble and they didn’t want to be brought back to the present....... But......

Pinky(shouts): Mansi........

Their moment broke and they looked towards the source of shout to see Mansi lying on the ground unconscious with a bleeding nose. Anika froze seeing her mother like that. Her hands turned cold like ice making Shivaay aware of her.

Shivaay(cups her face): Butterfly...... look at me..... Butterfly......

Anika(shivering voice): Shib......Shib..... Mumma......(points towards her) Mumma.......

Shivaay(hugs her tightly and covers her eyes): Nothing happened princess...... Don’t see. Nothing happened.

Anika(shivering with fear): Papa..... blood..... Mumma..... Mumma.....blood......

Shivaay(carenessing her hair): Calm down Butterfly...... Calm down...... Nothing happened.....

He wanted to see what was happening but his first priority was Anika. Arnav looked back towards them and nodded to Shivaay. Without second thought, Shivaay picked up Anika in his arms and went towards her room. By the time, they reached she had already lost her senses. He made her lye down on the bed and tried to wake her up. She opened her eyes a little.

Anika(low voice): Shib..... Mumma.....

Shivaay(carenessing her hair): Nothing happened to her princess...... Don’t worry..... She will be back to you soon...... Now sleep princess...... Now my Butterfly........

She held his hand tightly and closed her eyes and sleep took over her. And he finally let his tears flow.

Shivaay: Why God? Why? Why so much on her? Why? What is her fault in it? Please God don’t give more pain....... whatever pain and miseries she has give it to me but please keep her happy. Please God.....Please.......

He kissed her hair lightly.

*Hospital*

Everyone was waiting patiently for the doctor. Pinky was just recalling the words that Mansi was saying during the party.

Pinky(thinking): No..... why am I thinking like this? Nothing can happen to Mansi otherwise....... No...... Anika will break. Hey! Bhagwan...... whatever I’m thinking shouldn’t come true. Never......

Her thoughts came to halt with the doctor's arrival.

Tej: Doctor how is she?
Doctor: Her condition is very critical. I’m sorry but she has very less time left.
Pinky(stammers): What..... What do you mean by very less time left......
Doctor: Aren’t you all aware that Mrs. Raizada is suffering from blood cancer.
Everyone(shocked): What?
Doctor: Yes..... Even during her daughter’s birth she had many complications and thank god that nothing happened to her. She is suffering from this disease for the past 5 years.
Arnav(shattered): Doctor..... there isn’t any way to save my mother. Please say.
Shakti: Yes doctor. And don’t think about money we are ready to spend as much as it is needed.
Doctor: I hope I could say something like that Mr. Oberoi. But I’m very sorry to inform that Mrs. Raizada has only few days or few weeks left. No treatment will be effective on her now. I’m sorry.

Arnav fell down on his knees hearing it. Pinky saw him and supported him.

Pinky: Arnav beta..... make yourself strong. If you break down like this then who will take care of Anika? Don’t break down beta.
Arnav(crying): Maa what will answer Princess when she asks me about Mom? How will I handle her? How? And why always her? What is her fault?
Pinky: Arnav be strong beta...... Be strong.

She hugged him and tried to sooth his pain. But is it possible? No.....Never. no-one can take the place of a mother in his or her life. But Pinky will surely try.....

Nurse: You all can meet the patient now. But remember one thing..... the patient shouldn’t be any kind of stress.
Pinky: Arnav beta..... you go and meet her.
Arnav(nods no): No Maa. I don’t have the strength to face her. Please you all go. I can’t.
Pinky: No I won’t listen anything. Come I will take you.

Everyone entered the room and their heart pained see the lean weak figure. She looked towards the door and saw everyone. She tried to give a smile but failed miserably.

Arnav(crying): Mom..... why didn’t you say about this to anyone? Why?
Mansi(low voice): Baccha...... What would have I said that I will be dying soon. I know baccha..... you still haven’t recovered from your father’s death and if I had said about my disease then it would stress you.
Arnav: Then what about Princess? What will I say her when she asks me about you? And you know naa.....I can’t handle her alone. Then?
Mansi(smiles a little): Don’t worry about her. I have already decided something and for that (looks at Pinky) I need to talk to Pinky alone.

Everyone left except Pinky. Mansi gestured her to sit beside her and the conversation went mute.

Outside everyone else was waiting anxiously. Arnav was away from everyone sitting alone. He was just thinking about Anika and her future. His thoughts broke by the ring tone of his phone. He took it out to see Shivaay name. He didn’t know what to say him. He was about to pick it up when Pinky came out with an emotional face.

Arnav(going to her): Maa..... What happened?
Pinky(blank): Mansi wants Shivaay and Anika to get married before she leaves.......

“What?.....”

A different voice interrupted them. Pinky looked in front to see Shivaay, who had a shocked face.

Pinky(whispers): Shivaay.....
Shivaay(holding her hands): Mom...... What were you saying right now? Who is leaving?
Pinky: Shivaay..... listen to me and listen to me very carefully...... Mansi is suffering from blood cancer and she has..... has very few days left.
Shivaay(leaves her hands): No mom...... you are joking right? Say me that you are joking...... (She nods no with tears) No..... this can’t happen...... no...... (remembers Anika) What will happen to Anika? She hasn’t got out of Papa’s (Anika’s father) death yet. No..... this can’t happen.
Shakti(holds his shoulders): Shivaay calm down...... If you behave like this then who will handle Anika.
Shivaay: Dad..... Anika.... Anika will break. I don’t even know how will I say her.
Pinky: But we need to say her and even say her about the marriage.
Nurse(interrupting them): Sorry to disturb you all...... But the patient is calling someone called Shivaay.....

Shivaay looked at everyone and they gestured him to go inside. He entered the room and saw a fragile lady. He couldn't hold back his tears and let them flow.

Mansi (low voice): Shivaay beta.....
Shivaay (crying): Maa what have you done to yourself? No..... (holds her hand) I won’t let you go.... no......
Mansi: Beta someday or the other everyone has to leave this world. Some leave early and some late. And my time on this earth has come to end. (Smiles sadly)
Shivaay: No Maa. You can't do like this...... Think about Anika once. How will she cope up with this truth?
Mansi: I don’t have any tension regarding Princess because you are there for her. Am I right? You love Anika.....(He shocked) Not from now but since the time she was born. Even her first was Shib not maa or papa. (She chuckled) and I know that even if I’m not there you will keep her safe and happy. You will naa?
Shivaay: Maa..... I will always keep Princess happy and safe. But her happiness will not be complete if you aren’t there with her.
Mansi: Who said that I will leave her? I will always stay in her heart.
Shivaay: But.....
Mansi(breaths deeply): Shivaay......I called you here for some other reason.......I....
Shivaay(panics seeing her condition): Maa..... you take rest. We will talk later.
Mansi(breathing heavily): No.....I don’t have much time. I.....I.... (holds his hands tightly) Promise me....... promise me that you will marry my daughter and make her your wife...... Promise me.....
Shivaay: Maa we will talk later about it. You need a doctor......(shouts) Doctor..... Doctor....
Mansi(breathing heavily): No Shivaay......... First..... First promise me....... you will make Anika your wife..... Promise me......

Everyone enters hearing the shout. Soon doctor arrived.

Doctor: Please everyone leave the room.
Mansi(not leaving Shivaay’s hand): No..... No..... First promise me......
Shivaay: I promise you Maa...... Anika will be my wife...... I will marry only her and no-one else. I promise...... Yeh Shivaay Singh Oberoi ka wada hai aapse.

She finally smiled peacefully with her eyes closing slowly and her grip getting loose making everyone shock.

Shivaay(shocked): Maa......
Doctor: Nurse fast oxygen mask.

Doctor freed Shivaay’s hand and started with their procedure. Others went out of the room. Everyone was worried about Mansi's deteriorating health But Shivaay was in a different thought. His mind was continuously flashing with the words that Mansi spoke to him.

“Promise me....... promise me that you will marry my daughter and make her your wife......"

Though he had given his words to her but will Anika agree to it? And how can she even understand what is marriage?  His brain and heart weren’t supporting each other making him go crazy. He covered his face and went into deep thoughts.

Pinky saw his son and understood what he is going through. She went towards him and sat beside him silently. Feeling someone’s presence, he looked at his side to see his mother. Without a second thought, he placed his head on her lap and Pinky ran her fingers through his hair.

Pinky: Everything will be alright. Don’t worry Shivaay.
Shivaay: I don’t know what to do now Mom. I just gave my words to Maa. Did I do it correct? And what about Anika Mom? She doesn’t even understand what is called marriage?  And what is being getting married?
Pinky: Who said you that you have get married to her now? Till you both aren’t 18 we won’t think about this okay?
Shivaay: Hmm...... Mom.....
Pinky: Hmm......
Shivaay: Maa thik toh ho jayegi naa?
Pinky: I don’t know beta........ I don’t know.......

Days rolled by...... Weeks went by....... Mansi’s condition didn’t even improve a single bit. Anika was informed about it and she had went into an unusual silence making the others worried about her mostly Shivaay. The thought of marriage was totally out of everyone’s mind until one day.......

Mansi: I have a last wish....... Will you all fulfil it?
Pinky: What wish Mansi? Tell us......
Mansi: Think about it...... you can’t back out after hearing it.
Shivaay: Maa..... we will try to fulfil your every wish.
Mansi(to Anika): Princess...... come here. (She went to her) (to Shivaay) Shivaay beta......(She keeps Anika’s hand on Shivaay and hold it together) My last wish is to see my little princess as a bride...... Shivaay’s bride....... I want them to get married before I die.....

Everyone was stunned. Shivaay moved his hand away in shock and went out of the room. He sat outside the room and his mind was just blank.

“ I want them to get married before I die......”

The words kept on hitting him..... He gripped the chair making his chuckles turn white. His thoughts broke by a sweet voice.....

“Shib...’’

He closed his eyes trying to control himself and looked towards her. Anika went near him and he without a second thought made her sit on his lap. She kept her head on his chest and he cocooned her in his embrace. Others who saw them had tears in their eyes. They didn’t know what future had stored for them but it was clearly visible that whatever happens these two will never leave each other’s hand.

And within the next few hours, everything changed drastically....... Shivaay and Anika got married not like real- real one..... Just filling her hairline with vermilion and taking vows in front of God and other family members....... And as soon as they completed the rituals, Mansi blessed them and breathed her last breath....... Leaving a huge impact on the little soul.

Mansi’s last rites were done. Anika was still silent and didn’t speak a single word. Arnav tried to but failed. Others also tried but no result. Until Shivaay took the initiative.

Shivaay: Princess....... Will you not talk to your Shib also?

Still no response. He was loosing hope. She didn’t even shed a single drop of tear which was making him more worried. He didn’t know what to do.... He was about to leave her alone when she held his hand.....

Anika: Now you will also leave me and go like Mumma and Papa?
Shivaay(sits beside her): No princess. Never......
Anika: Then why were you going?
Shivaay: I thought......
Anika(eyes filled with tears): Shib....... Mumma...... She......
Shivaay(hugs her tightly): No princess...... don’t think about it...... No princess.......

She finally let her tears flow out her eyes....... She clenched his kurta tightly in her fist and cried her heart out...... She kept on crying and crying...... He let her cry so that all her pent up emotions just flows out........ finally after half an hour she stopped crying and slept in his embrace due to tiredness. He made her lye down on the bed. Her face looked pale and full of dry tear marks. He sighed and kissed her forehead. His eyes caught the red powder on her hairline making him remember that now he is married. Covering her properly, he went out of the room to see the whole family. They were having tears in their eyes. He couldn’t look into anyone’s eyes and went out to the garden.  He wanted to sort out all the mess and think rationally now. Though he always wanted Anika to be his wife, but never like this. He was just frustrated and kicked a stone.

“Showing your anger on stone will not solve anything"

Shivaay: Mom.....
Pinky(sits beside him): I can understand what are you thinking. Let me tell you one thing Shivaay...... if you don’t want to continue this relation then......
Shivaay(cuts her): No Mom...... you are taking it in the wrong way.
Pinky: Then what? Explain me.
Shivaay(sighs): I have no problem with the new relation that I have been bound to. But Mom...... I never wanted like this to happen. I never wanted that the decision to be put on Anika. I wanted to ask her opinion and right now she is very small to understand what is called marriage. I don’t know mom what to do. I won’t disagree to the fact that I love Anika......But her opinion and views matters to me most.
Pinky: So if in future Anika wants to breaks this relation then you will allow her to go.......
Shivaay(silent for few moment): I won’t lie to Mom....... I really want this relation to work....... I really love her...... Love her more than anything or anyone....... But I can’t be selfish so......(takes deep breath) if in future Anika wants to break free from this relation...... I will let her go. But.....
Pinky: But what?
Shivaay: I have promised Maa regarding her safety and happiness. Unless I get that assurance I will not let her go.

Pinky just saw her son and she never knew when he grew so big and became so matured. He spoke words which adults fail to say. She is very well aware of her son’s brewing love story and she heartily wants this relation to work.

Days went by...... Weeks turned to months....... And no-one understood how 6 months went by....... Everything was back to normal. Anika and Arnav both shifted to Oberoi palace. Shivaay and Anika were still friends but strangely Anika never failed to put vermilion on her hairline. Shivaay had objected her but she shut his mouth by saying , “ Maa said this will protect you from bad...... So I will put it. And you can’t stop me.....”. He was stunned and didn’t oppose further.

They thought that all their miseries were over but they weren’t aware of the upcoming storm which will not only shatter the poor soul but also the family.

Anika was falling sick quite often making everyone worry mostly Shivaay. Pinky was scared too. So she thought of consulting the astrologer regarding it. And whatever he said just slipped the ground under her feet.

Pinky: Pandit ji..... Anika and Shivaay got married recently. But since then Anika isn’t keeping good health. Will you please see their kundlis and say what is wrong.
Pandit: Sure......(studying it carefully and his expression changed to worry) it can’t be possible......
Pinky: What happened Pandit ji? Any problem?
Pandit: Problem..... There is big problem. A very big problem.
Pinky(scared): What problem?
Pandit: Shivaay and Anika can't be together....... And if they are then something massive will happen to the people around them and to themselves too...... it is dangerous for both of them......
Pinky(shocked): What? But Pandit ji..... they are already married now what?
Pandit: They can’t be together by any means.......
Pinky: There will some way out of it. Please see Pandit ji. It is the happiness of both the kids. Please do something.

He studies it again And his frowns decreased.

Pandit : There is only one way to get out of this curse........
Pinky: What is that way?
Pandit : They have to be separated from each other....... for 14 years.....
Pinky(shocked): What?
Pandit: Yes.....Otherwise it is going to effect Anika a lot.
Pinky: How is that even possible Pandit ji? How can we separate both of them? And Anika has no-one where will she.......

“I will go away from her.....”

They looked back to see Shivaay with red eyes and unused tears. He moved closer to them and sat in front of Pinky on his knees.

Shivaay: Mom..... You have faith in me? (She nods) Then believe me...... I will solve everything. (Turns to pandit) Pandit ji, please tell me what all have to be done. I shouldn’t be around or near Anika for 14 years. Is that all?

Pandit: Not only that...... Both of you can’t stay under the same roof, cannot see each other’s photo and even can’t hear each other’s voice.

It was a shocker for Shivaay...... Can’t see her photo or hear her voice...... then how will he survive...... And then he remembered his promise to Mansi...... He gulped his tears and nodded agreeing to it.

Shivaay: I’m ready to do everything for Anika.

Pinky just sat still seeing her son sacrificing.

Shivaay(holds Pinky’s hands): Mom...... Tell dad and Baade papa that I will be shifting to London for my higher studies. But you need to make one promise to me..... (She gestures what) Promise me that you will take care of Anika as your own daughter and give her all the happiness she deserves. And don’t think about me much. Just..... just think that iss ghar ka Ram aapna wachan pura karne ke liye vanwas jaa raha hai........

*FLASHBACK ENDS*

Anika(looking at their photo taken during her 10th birthday ): You didn’t even meet me before leaving. Just a letter and you went..... went away from me. I am very angry..... very angry on you Shib..... When you will come back naa I will hit you and not talk to you.(tears brimmed her tears) But how can I do that when I have been longing to hear your voice and hug you. You don’t know Shib how I have spent these 14 years. Just one week more then this vanwas will end and the Ram of this house will return to Auyodha and to his Sita. Just one week...... One week.

She hugged the frame tightly and let her tears flow down. She recalled the time when she got to know about his departure and how she hadn’t spoken to anyone for one week until his next letter came. She finally let her anger down and started living her life as he wanted. Pinky never her side and so the other family members. Arnav accompanied Shivaay but he would came to India to meet her and others. He would always bring the gifts from Shivaay and he would carry back his gifts from her. Basically, he became the messenger for them and he never complained.

Anika excelled in the field of arts and took up dance as her passion while Shivaay excelled in the field of business. She had her own dance academy in the palace where she taught small kids and would herself entertain them. Shivaay had his own company which he is busy shifting back to India. Both of them couldn’t wait for the week to be over and finally meet.

In between, Omakara and Rudra who missed Shivaay a lot would also visit him often. Both of them got married recently but they missed Shivaay terribly. Anika who understood their condition couldn’t be more guilty about it. She was already guilty about separating Shivaay from the family and his brothers. And now their marriage...... She had apologised to them a lot of times and they would as usual say that it wasn’t her fault. But she would never listen until......

Shib: Butterfly...... stop being guilty for the thing which you haven’t done ever. It was purely my decision to go away from the family and you. I did this because I’m selfish. Yes, I’m selfish because I can’t let anything to you. So now stop being guilty and enjoy with your new friends. I’m se you will enjoy Gauri and Bhavya’s company. Keep smiling my Butterfly.......

And that was how she stopped her ranting of being guilty. Truly Gauri and Bhavya were very friendly and they quickly accepted her as their Bhabi just like OmRu.

*1 Week later*

Pandit: The curse has finally gone from their life. (He smiles) They can now stay together forever and ever. Now no other force or curse can separate them.

Everyone smiled hearing it especially Anika who was hiding behind a pillar and listening everything. She couldn’t hold her excitement and ran back to her room and messaged Shivaay.

She: Aakhir kar intezar khatam hui...... Aapka vanwas aab pura hua...... Aab jaldi se ghar aa jayiye....... Ghar more pardesiya.......

She sent it And within no time she received his reply.......

Shib: Haa..... Akhir kar humara imtehan pura hua...... Aab hume koi alag nehi kar sakta.....

She blushed reading it. She can’t wait for his arrival and say her feelings for him. Yes, she is in love with her Shib and he also knew about it but he refused to know about it as he wanted to hear it from her mouth. She also agreed to it and waited for the years of exile to end.

She twirled round in excitement.

Anika: I will such a grand welcome to Shib.....(hits her head lightly) Shivaay...... just like the way Ramji had got when he returned from vanwas. The whole city will witness Diwali, Holi and other festivals together.

*3 days later*
*London*

Shivaay was standing by the window of his apartment and watching the busy roads of London. Finally..... Finally the day has arrived for which he has been waiting for the past 14 years. He can finally go back home...... He can finally be with his family....... He can finally see his Butterfly...... He can finally go back to his wife......... But why is he feeling so scare....... is it because of the anticipation of seeing Her after a long time or is it because he will finally be able to stay with her forever....... When he had left her they were not matured enough  but now they are adults. Will there be same affection and comfort between them as it was 14 years ago or will it change? Will she be shy to face him? Will he hesitate to touch her? Will he.......

“Stop the horses of your brain now......”

Shivaay(without turning back): But I can’t help it Arnav. There are so many thoughts and I don’t know what to do......
Arnav(holds his shoulder): What is bothering you Shivaay?
Shivaay: Arnav...... there is no doubt that we were inseparable during childhood. But now things have changed. We are no more that small kids. We are grown up adults. I don’t even know what is going on in her mind..... what she wants from me or this relation. I’m not saying that she hasn’t accepted our marriage but......
Arnav(turns him towards him): Shivaay...... you are thinking a lot. Aacha tell me one instant where you weren’t present beside Princess? I agree you weren’t there present physically....... But mentally you were, you are and you will always be in her life. Is there anything that you don’t know about her life? Heck you even know more than me. Staying far away doesn’t increase the distance if you both are connected through heart. Okay let’s make it easy for you. Want to see your wife’s picture ?
Shivaay: No..... When I have waited for so long...... Just few hours more won’t hurt. Right?
Arnav: But how will you recognise her?
Shivaay: Jab rishta dil se jurta hai...... tab naa duriya alag kar sakti hai naa koi aur chiz....... Mai aapne Titli ko dil ki nazar se pehechan huga........

*India*

Well seems like even Anika was also going through the same set of emotions.

Pinky: Anika beta why are you thinking so much? Aare he is your Shib only.
Anika: Maa....... 14 years is not a short time. Many things have changed. Our age, our thinking, and mostly our relation. I know Maa, our wedding happened under pressure and compulsion. And Shivaay even gave me the freedom to go away from it. But I never thought what he wants. Does he really want me as his wife? Am I even eligible to be his wife? And what if he has feeling for some other girl?
Pinky: Anika.....Anika you are thinking a lot. Nothing like this will happen because I know my son very well. (Holds her shoulders) Anika..... you and Shivaay are connected through heart and whatever insecurities you have will also be removed. Just have faith in you and your love.

She gained strength and was sure now that nothing will happen.

*Next day*

The whole Oberoi palace was decorated beautifully with flowers. Each and every corner of the palace is lighted up with diyas. It seemed as if Ramji is returning back.

(Movie- Kalank
Song- Ghar more pardesiya)

(Okay guys you need to use your imagination power now. Think that the song will be playing in the background and scenes will be one in the palace and other where Shivaay will be. I hope you all don’t get confused. )
(Music plays.....)

Anika is seen lighting up the diyas one by one and her eyes are sparkling......

Anika(sings): Raghukul reet sadaa chali aayi.
Praan jaaye par vachan na jayi.

(She remembers how he went away from her to protect her and also how he married her)

The garden is fully decorated and dancers are dancing gracefully.....

Jai Raghuvanshi Ayodhyapati
Ram Chandra ki jai
Siyavar Ram Chandra ki, Jai
Jai Raghuvanshi Ayodhyapati
Ram Chandra ki jai
Siyavar Ram Chandra ki jai

(On one side in the palace the celebration is on full swing and on the other side, the flight landed and the moment Shivaay touched the ground of his country, Anika felt his presence and smiled. She ran towards the window to see their arrival.)

Anika(sings): Ta di ya na dheem
De re ta na de re nom
Ta di ya na dheem
De re ta na de re nom
Ta di ya na dheem

Raghuvar teri raah nihaarein
Raghuvar teri raah nihaarein

(Anika looks around to find him....)

Saaton janam se Siya

(Dancers pull her towards the group and she started dancing gracefully.....)
(She twirls round and round..... Showing her excitement and happiness)

Ghar more pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya
Ghar more pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya

(On the other side, OmRu went to receive Shivaay. They hug him and took him to get him ready for the grand celebration)

Ta di ya na ta de re na dum
Ta di ya na ta de re na dheem
Ta di ya na ta de re na dheem
Ta da re na de dheem ta da ni

Anika(sings): Maine sudh-budh chain gawake
Maine sudh-budh chain gawake

(She acts like she has lost her senses and patience because of his absence)

Ram ratan paa liya

(She acts like she has got noting in return )

Ghar more pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya
Ghar more pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya

(She twirls round and round and as if telling him to come soon.....)
(Anika does some kathak steps as in the video)
(On the other hand, Shivaay is seen fully ready as a royal prince)

Dheem ta dheem tanana dere na
Dheem ta dheem tanana dere na
Dha ni sa ma, sa ga ma dha, ni dha ma ga pa
Ga ma pa sa sa, ga ma pa ni ni
Ga ma pa ni dha pa ma ga re ga ma dha pa
Re ma pa dha ma pa ni ni dha pa ma pa ga ma re sa ni sa re re ma ma pa pa dha dha ma ma
Ni ni ni re sa ni dha ni dha pa ma pa dha ni dha pa ma ga re ga re sa ni sa re re ga

(Anika goes towards Pinky and sings)

Anika(sings):Na to maiya ki lori

(She acts like Pinky’s lullaby didn’t give her peace)

Na hi phaagun ki hori

(She acts like the beauty of spring didn’t give her happiness)

Mohe kuch doosra na bhaaye re

(She acts like nothing has given her happiness...)

Jabse naina yeh jaake
Ik dhanurdhar se laage
Tabse birha mohey sataye re

(She acts like when her eyes falls on his rainbow coloured eyes..... It gives her peace but makes her restless too)

Haa...
Na to maiya ki lori
Na hi phaagun ki hori
Mohe kuch doosra na bhaaye re
Jabse naina yeh jaake
Ik dhanurdhar se laage
Tabse birha mohey sataaye re

(She repeats the steps again)

Duvidha meri sab jag jaane
Duvidha meri sab jag jaane

(She acts like the whole world knows her problems.....)

Jaane naa nirmohiya

(Except the person who is responsible for this state)

Ghar morey pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya
Ghar morey pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya

(She twirls round and round and waits for his much needed arrival)

(Gauri and Bhavya stops her and pulls her to her room. They make her ready as the royal princess. At the same time, the car halted in front of the palace and came out our Shivaay with his brothers And Arnav. Anika felt his presence and smiled. She just rushed to the window to get a glimpse of him but failed. She ran down the stairs making her anklets echo through the palace. Pinky is seen during aarti of Shivaay and welcoming him. Anika comes to the garden where everyone was present. A way was made for Shivaay to enter and she stood at the end of it. She felt him approaching and started dancing again gracefully.....)

Anika(sings): Haa, gayi panghat par bharan
Bharan paniyan deewani
Gayi panghat par bharan
Bharan paniyan

Gayi panghat par bharan
Bharan paniyan deewani
Gayi panghat par bharan
Bharan paniyan

(Shivaay hears the melodious voice and walks towards it. He walks through the guests and dancers to see the Lady of his heart..... He stopped and saw a lady in heavy bridal lehenga facing her back towards him. He knew it was her. His heart was saying. Anika too felt him and covered her face with her dupatta and turned towards him....)

Anika(sings): Ho naino ke, naino ke tere baan se
Murchhit huyi re hiraniya

(She acts like her eyes have recognised him.....)

(She twirls around him showing her happiness....)

Jhoom jha na na na na
Jhana na na na na
Bani re bani main teri joganiya

(She acts like she has become his lover and she is madly in love with him....)

Anika(sings): Ghar morey pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya

(She twirls round and round.....)

Ghar morey pardesiya
Aao padhaaro piya

(She twirls and finally lands on his chest breathing heavily......)

Shivaay holds her tightly and he closed his eyes feeling his Love in his arms.

Anika(whispers): Shib......
Shivaay(whispers): Butterfly......

They hugged each other tightly. Everyone rejoiced seeing their reunion. Pinky wiped the lone tear that escaped her eyes seeing her children happy. They broke the hug and he slowly removed the duppata and he was just spell bound seeing the most beautiful woman. Even Anika was just stunned seeing the most handsome man. They kept on looking at each other without breaking their eye contact. He cupped her face gently and kissed her forehead. Flowers were showered on them as they experienced their blissful moment. He moved away a little and......

Shivika(together): I love you Anika/ Shivaay........

A big smile covered their face and again rains of flowers poured on them. Finally, the palace enjoyed the festival of colour...... Holi......

Pinky: Shivaay Anika..... come. Both of you need to do puja together.

Holding each other’s hand, they walked inside the palace. Together they held the aarti plate and did the puja with Anika’s melodious bhajan.

Pinky: Let’s go.
Shivaay: Where Mom?
Pinky(smiles): A surprise for both of you. Gauri, Bhavya take Anika with you And OmRu take Shivaay.

The people tried to take them away but they weren’t ready to leave each other. Their hand slowly left taking them to the opposite direction.

*Garden*

A beautiful mandap was set up. Shivaay was made to sit making him confuse.

Shivaay: What is happening now?
Om: Teri and Anika bhabi ki shaadi.
Shivaay: Mom.....
Pinky: Don’t tell me you don’t want to marry her.
Shivaay(sighs): When did I say that? I..... I need to talk to Anika before this.
Bhavya: No.... no Baade Bhaiya. You can’t meet bhabi before the marriage.
Shivaay: But it is important for me. (To Pinky) Mom, I can’t marry Anika unless I get her consent.
Pinky: Okay fine. Bhavya bring Anika down.

Anika was brought down and Shivaay stood in front of her. He took hold of her hands which was shivering a little.

Shivaay(softly): Anika..... (She looks up) I don’t know what to say. But I know only one thing that is your happiness matters to me a lot. Tell me what is in your heart? Don’t think me as your husband Shivaay..... But think me as your best friend Shib. Okay.....
Anika(looks into his eyes): My happiness.....my everything lies in you Shivaay. You make me happy and you make me complete. I loved you, I love you and I will always love you.
Shivaay(sits on his knee): Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi...... Will you marry me..... again?
Anika(with tears): Yes.....I will marry you......

Excitement spread through the whole palace. He stood up and holding her hand they proceeded towards the mandap and within no time they were again bind in the pious relation of marriage. Pinky couldn’t stop her tears and Shakti had a difficult time to manage her.

Later, the whole palace celebrated Diwali by burning crackers but our lovely couple were in their own dream land.

*Terrace*

Diyas were illuminating the whole place and the night sky was filled with various fireworks. Shivaay was holding Anika in his arms in back hug position seeing as the whole palace celebrating Diwali.

Shivaay: Anika.....
Anika: Hmm......
Shivaay(whispers in her ears): I love you butterfly......
Anika(shies): I love you too Shib......

They again stood in silence.

Anika: Shivaay.....
Shivaay: Hmm.....
Anika: You know in these 14 years I never celebrated any festival...... because you weren’t there with me. (She turned back facing him) But now for me today is Diwali, Holi, Christmas and all other festivals..... Because I'm complete today..... I'm complete.......

He kissed her forehead lovingly and at the background a firework burst in the sky giving the perfect colour to their love......

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Very random one.....
May not be up to mark.....
Please feel free to criticise.....
And I know child marriage is illegal. That is why I didn't give much importance to it. Still if you

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