Tanya looked at Anika with a smirk and continued.

T- Anika, I'm sorry that this is happening to you but I guess you both were never meant......

Before she could complete her sentence, Anika formed a fist of her hand and punched Tanya with all her strength, making her nose bleed.

Tanya fell on the ground while clutching her nose.

T- Oh my god! What did you do, you mad woman?

She winced in pain while Anika smirked and Shivaay was too shocked to react.

A- This is what you get for blaming my husband falsely. What did you say that my husband doesn't love, that we're not meant for each other? Then let me clear your misunderstandings, miss Tanya that he loves me very much, we're having a baby together, what more proof do you need? And what did you think that I won't do a background check on you before giving you shelter in my house, then you're wrong, Miss Tanya. I'm Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi and I don't show mercy on someone who is a fraud.

Anika said the last line with a smirk and all the Colors drained from Tanya's face.

T- Wh...what....do....yo...you..me...mean?

A- What I mean is that you were always a gold digger. When Shivaay threw you out of his life for disrespecting Dadi, you didn't have any sources of income so you trapped a 60-year old rich businessman and married him. You lived a lavish life on his money for 4 years and you were also transferring all the money to your boyfriend, what was his name, Ronnie. But unfortunately, you got caught by your so called husband, he was about to handover you to the police but you escaped him and you came here to Shivaay, as noone can doubt that Shivaay Singh Oberoi will give shelter to a criminal. I must say, you had a nice plan.

Anika said with a smirk and Tanya was now shivering in fear.

A- Inspector, please take her to her desired destination, which is jail.

Anika said and some lady constables dragged Tanya out of the Oberoi mansion.

Shivaay back hugged Anika as some tears escaped from his eyes and fell on her shoulder.

Anika immediately turned towards him and cupped his face.

S- I'm so Sorry, Jaan. I...I....

A- shhhh.... it wasn't your fault and I trust you more than my own soul. I'm sorry that I insisted her to stay here and we have to face all this.

S- No. It wasn't your fault either.

Shivaay and Anika hugged each other and Shivaay pecked her lips.

S- I love you.

A- I love you too.

***
24 YEARS LATER

A sleek black car stopped in front of a huge mansion.

A 23 year old boy stepped down and he opened the door for a girl of same age as his.

They walked towards the Mansion and the girl was looking nervous.

The boy turned to look at her.

Sh- Will you stop being nervous? Otherwise they'll definitely doubt you.

The girl looked at him with her inncocent grey eyes.

Ad- I'm sorry Shivaan sir.

Shivaan looked at her and rolled his eyes.

Sh- stop calling me sir. I know you're my secretary but remember, that you're my fake fianceé also and we'll be getting married in a few days, Adya.

Adya nodded her head and followed him.

They entered the house and saw Shivaay and Anika playing video games on the PlayStation.

Shivaan chuckled after looking at his parents for playing the game so passionately.

Sh- Mom! Dad!

S- Go.. shooo... Come after an hour.

Shivaay said while shooing Shivaan away and Adya controlled her laughter.

Sh- Mom! I'm getting married.

Shivaay and Anika immediately paused the game and looked at Shivaan in shock.

A/S- What?

Shivaan nodded his head and pulled Adya in the front who was hiding behind his back.

Sh- This is Adya, My fianceé.

Adya smiled and touched Shivika's feet and they blessed her.

After some time, they all settled in the living room and started chatting.

A- so how did you two meet?

Sh- She's my secretary and we eventually fell in love and decided to get married.

S- Are you sure you guys are in love? And you're not doing this because I kept a condition that I'll handover the company to you when you'll get married.

Shivaay asked while narrowing his eyes.

Sh- Ye.... Yes... Dad. We lo...love each other.

Shivaay said while looking here and there and Shivika exchanged doubtful looks.

Anika immediately messaged something to Khanna and they all started talking with each other.

A- Adya, Come Let's go for a walk and let this father-son discuss business.

Adya nodded her head hesitantly and walked towards the Garden Along with Anika.

A- Hmm.. so contract marriage, huh?

Adya turned to look at Anika in shock.

Ad- Ma'am... I....I.... How?

Anika smiled at her.

A- Let's just say I've my eyes everywhere. So why did you agree to it? I know my son, he's Shivaay's son so it's obvious that he'll do a contract marriage but what's your story?

Adya looked down in shame.

Ad- I...I'm...

A- You love him.

Anika said with a wide smile and Adya looked at her in shock.

Ad- How?

A- I told you that I've my eyes everywhere.

Ad- I couldn't see him getting married to someone else and when he proposed me to have this contract marriage, I immediately accepted it in a hope that one day he will love me. I really love him and I promise I won't hurt him ever.

Adya said sincerely and Anika nodded her head.

A- I trust you and you have mine and Shivaay's blessings.

Anika said and Adya smiled widely.

A- Being Shivaay's son, Shivaan is stubborn but he also has a soft heart. So don't think of this marriage as a contract marriage, it's a PACT OF LOVE. Trust me I've experience.

Anika said and Adya smiled widely.

Their conversation was broken by Shivaan.

Sh- Hey, mom. Got to go. Got a call from office. Come Adya.

Anika nodded her head and Shivaay came and wrapped his arms around her waist.

They looked at Shivaan and Adya as they were leaving. Suddenly Adya stumbled on the stone and Shivaan glared at her.

Sh- Can't you walk properly?

Adya looked at him Apologetically and tried to walk but her feet got twisted. Shivaan rolled his eyes and picked her up in his arms.

Adya looked at him with love and soon they left Oberoi mansion.

S- I guess its starting of a new love story.

A- Hmmm.. i guess our son took inspiration from our story.

Anika said and Shivaay chuckled.

S- I love you.

A- I love you too but this time I'll defeat you in the game.

Anika said mischievously and ran inside the house. Shivaay chuckled and followed her inside the house.

"My love, for you, is a journey!
Starting at forever,
Ending at never!"

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