NEXT DAY

It was 9 in the morning. Anika was pacing outside Sahil's ward as the doctors were running some regular tests on him before his surgery.

After sometime, Shivaay came and stood beside her and kept his hand on her shoulder.

Anika looked at him with a jerk as she was startled by someone's presence.

S- Are you okay?

A- I don't know. It's.. It's.. I...

S- It's okay. Everything will be fine.

Anika nodded her head. At the same time, doctor came out of the ward.

A- Is everything okay, doctor?

D- Yes. All the pre-operative tests are good and I think we should take him to the Operation Theatre.

S- Yeah sure, doctor. Go ahead.

D- Miss Anika, but before that you have to sign these documents.

A- What are these documents?

D- In these documents, It's written that 'if anything happens to the patient, the hospital or the assigned doctor is not responsible for it.' Although, we'll try our best and we know Sahil's case is totally under control but signing this document before surgery is a protocol. Please sign this.

Anika had tears in her eyes and she was shivering because she never thought that her brother will be facing so much in this small age. She tried to save Sahil from every problem but she couldn't save him from this dangerous disease. Tears were continuously flowing from her eyes.

Shivaay noticed her state and kept his hand on her shoulder.

S- It's fine. (To doctor) Doctor, if you don't mind, can I sign these documents?

D- Are you related to the patient?

S- Yes. I mean Anika is my to-be wife and Sahil is like my younger brother.

Anika instantly looked at him. At that moment, Anika saw Shivaay in a different light. He might appear rude and arrogant from outside but she knew that he cared for his loved ones like his Dadi. But today she saw the same care for herself and Sahil in his eyes.

D- Yes sure.

Shivaay signed the documents and doctor took it.

D- Now we'll be taking Sahil to the OT for his surgery in a few minutes.

Shivaay and Anika nodded their head.

After sometime, Sahil was taken out of his ward on a stretcher, to take him to OT.

Anika immediately rushed towards him and held his hand. She was sniffing due to crying.

A- Sahil, baccha, don't worry, okay. Everything will be good. Don't be scared, alright. Your Anika didi is always there for you.

Sahil smiled and kissed her cheek.

Sa- Don't be scared Didi. I know I'll be fine if you are with me. You always scold me that I fail in all of my tests but I promise you that I won't fail in this test of life. I love you didi.

After hearing him, Anika burst into crying and kissed his forehead. Shivaay went by her side and wrapped his hand around her shoulder. Sahil was taken to the OT.

Anika hugged Shivaay tightly and started crying. He caressed her head.

S- He'll be fine, Anika.

Anika came out of her trance and broke the hug immediately.

A- I'm sorry. I.. I.... Wa.. Was...

S- It's okay. Let's sit and wait here.

They went and sat on the chairs in front of OT.

A- Don't you want to go to office? I mean the surgery will take long.

S- Don't worry. I'll be staying here.

Anika looked at him confused but she didn't argue.

Shivaay signed Khanna to bring them two cups of coffee. Khanna nodded his head and left.

After sometime, Khanna brought two cups of coffee. He handed one to Shivaay and another one to Anika. Anika looked at Khanna confusingly.

S- He's Khanna, my security head.

A- Oh! Hello Khannaji.

Khanna smiled at her.

K- Hello Ma'am.

Anika frowned a little.

A- Please don't call me ma'am. I'm Anika. You can call me by my name.

Khanna nodded his head and left.

A- Sometimes, I feel that I failed as a sister. I wasn't able to protect my brother from such a dangerous disease. He's suffering so much at such a small age. And I... I... can't do anything.

S- Shh.. Anika. It wasn't your fault. It was destiny. You don't have control on destiny. Don't worry, he'll be fine.

Anika nodded her head but tears were continuously making their way through her cheeks.

Shivaay held her hand to console her. Shivaay wrapped his arm around her shoulder and she unknowingly rested her head on his shoulder.

After 2 hours of surgery, doctor finally came out of the OT. Anika and Shivaay rushed towards him.

A- Doctor, how is Sahil?

D- He's fine, Miss Anika. His surgery was successful and now he's free from leukemia. But you have to take extra care of him. We'll discharge him after fifteen days. For now, he's unconscious. We'll shift him to his ward in some time.

A- But doctor, I.. I..

S- Doctor, if it's fine, then can we take Sahil home at the end of this week because it's our wedding. You can arrange all the medical equipments, a nurse and a doctor at home. Will that be fine?

D- Sure, there won't be any problem. And congratulations both of you for your wedding.

S- Thanks.

The doctor left from there.

A- Thank you, Mr. Oberoi for being there for us and supporting me through this tough time. It means a lot to me.

S- It's fine. I think we should stop all this formality as we are going to be husband and wife so we should treat each other like one.....

Before Shivaay could complete his sentence,Anika interrupted in between. Anika looked at him confused.

A- But it's a contract marriage right?

S- Let me complete... Otherwise Dadi will have a doubt on us.

Anika rolled her eyes.

After sometime, Anika and Shivaay were sitting on the couch in Sahil's ward while Sahil was unconscious.

Sahil gained his consciousness and looked at Shivaay and Anika.

Sa(weakly) - Anika didi.

Anika looked at him and immediately rushed towards him.

A- Sahil, how are you feeling? Is it paining anywhere?

Sa- Anika didi, remember I'm a superhero and it doesn't pain anywhere to Superheroes.

Anika chuckled through tears and kissed his forehead.

Sahil's eyes fell on Shivaay who was looking at them.

Sa- Is he my jiju?

Anika looked at Shivaay and then at Sahil.

A- Sahil, h...

S- Yes, champ. I'm your jiju.

Sa- You look handsome but still you will have to pass some tests of mine to marry my sister.

S- Is it? Ok then. I'll be ready.

Sa- I already like you.

Sahil and Shivaay burst into laughter.

" There are many people who will always be there through your happiness but never lose the one who will be there to see your tears and wipe them. "

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