Shivaay and Anika's friendship was blooming by each passing day. They started spending time with each other.

Anika was again becoming the cheerful and happy-go-lucky girl who she was before Abhay's death. She has started living her life again.

But things were different for Shivaay, he has started realising his feelings towards Anika. He has started seeing Anika in a different light. After a tiring day at office, he always goes to Anika to find solace.

It was 6 in the evening. Shivaay was working in his office. He was getting restless from the morning itself. He had a little pain in his chest since morning but he ignored it. He looks at his watch and smiled widely.

S- Finally. Now I'll meet her.

He immediately messaged Her to meet at their constant place.

ON THE OTHER SIDE

Anika was preparing Kheer for Shivaay when she received his message.

A wide smile crept on her lips. She immediately packed the kheer in the tiffin and ran towards the door with a smile.

Suddenly Anika's father called her from behind.

AF- Anika beta.

Anika turned to look at him.

A- Yes papa.

AF -Where are you going in this much hurry?

A- To meet Shivaay, papa.

A smile crept on his lips and he nodded his head. Anika smiled and left.

AF- Please God. Keep my daughter always happy. I am glad that she came out of Abhay's death trauma because of Shivaay. God bless them.

Anika went to their secret place and saw Shivaay already waiting for her.

She went towards him with a smile. Shivaay was sitting on the bench while caressing his chest due to little pain. As soon as he heard Anika's footsteps, he removed his hand from his chest and turn to look at Anika with a smile.

S- Oh! Someone's looking very happy.

Anika took a seat beside him with a smile.

A-Yes. The reason is sitting in front of me.

S-who? I can't see anyone.

Shivaay says looking here and there mischievously. Anika hits on his shoulder lightly and Shivaay closed his eyes due to pain but soon he covered it with a smile.

S- So what happened that you are so happy?

Anika just hugged him tightly.

A- Shivaay, I am getting 'Best Fashion Designer of the Year' award and it's because of you. You motivated me to live my dreams and give a shape to my life. Thank you so much Shivaay.

Shivaay also hugged her back with a big smile.

S- Congratulations. I am so happy for you, Anika. You totally deserve all the happiness and success.

Anika broke the hug.

A- I have something for you.

S- What?

Anika forwards the tiffin towards Shivaay. Shivaay takes it and opens it.

S- Oh My God! My favourite kheer.

Anika nods her head with a smile. Shivaay starts eating the kheer eagerly. Anika was happy that he liked the kheer.

S-It was yummy.

Anika smiles and thanked him.

A- I think we should go home. It's already very late.

Shivaay nods his head. They walked towards Shivaay's car.

Shivaay again kept his hand on his chest as he felt the pain increasing.

Anika noticed it and gets tensed.

A- What happened Shivaay?

Shivaay faked a smile.

S-Umm.. Nothing.

Anika was not satisfied with his reply but ignored it.

They started moving ahead but his head started spinning. He lost his balance and sat on his knees. Anika got scared after seeing his state. She immediately sat on her knees and cupped his face.

A- Shivaay. Shivaay. What happened?

But Shivaay's eyes were about to close. He was losing his consciousness.

A- I've to take him to hospital.

Anika encircled his arm around her shoulder and helped him to get up. She made him sit in the passenger seat and immediately ran towards the driver seat and sat inside.

A- Don't worry Shivaay. We'll reach hospital as soon as possible.

But Shivaay's eyes remained close. Tears were continuously flowing from Anika's eyes.

A- Please God. Don't cheat me again. I can't lose Shivaay also. You've already snatched Abhay from me but please don't snatch Shivaay from me. This time I won't be able to live without him.

Anika immediately drove towards hospital. She admitted him in the hospital with the help of some wardboys.

Doctors immediately admitted him in the ICU. Anika was waiting in front of the ICU. She was very worried for Shivaay.

Suddenly her eyes fell on Shivaay's phone. She thought to call his mother and inform her about his condition.

She immediately dialed Pinky's number. Pinky picked up the phone after 3 rings.

P- Hello.

A- Hello aunty. I'm Anika.

P- Arey Anika, Shivaay's friend, right? He talks a lot about you.

A- Aunty, wo actually Shivaay,...... He... He....

Anika started crying badly.

P- What happened to him? Anika, tell me, you are scaring me.

A- Aunty, suddenly Shivaay collapped on the floor and now he's in XYZ hospital.

P- What? I am coming.

A- Hmm.

Pinky disconnected the call and Anika started crying as she was very worried for Shivaay.

At the same time, a doctor came out of ICU. Anika rushed towards him.

A- Doctor, how's Shivaay?

D- He's fine. I think the pain was because of his heart transplant. But now he's fine. It's just that you have to take care that he doesn't get stressed.

Anika nods her head. At the same time, Pinky also arrives there.

Anika and Pinky was shocked to see each other.

P-Are you Anika?

Anika nods her head.

P- Thank you so much beta. You've saved my Shivaay's life two times and I am grateful to you. How's he?

Pinky asked with teary eyes.

A- He's fine aunty. It was because of his heart transplant.

Pinky nods her head.

P- Shivaay told me about you. He is really fond of your company and especially your kheer.

Anika smiles with a blush covering her cheeks.

P- I am really happy that you are with him. Because when Tia broke up with him, he was shocked and broken because Tia was his childhood friend and he never thought that she will betray him like that.

A- I understand aunty. Even he supported me in my difficult times. I was broken after abhay's death and he made me realize that life never stops and we should always keep moving on.

Pinky smiles and hugged Anika.

A nurse came near them and said that they can meet Shivaay.

Pinky and Anika nods their head and went to meet Shivaay.

As soon as they entered Shivaay's ward, he looked at them with a smile.

Pinky went towards him with a smile.

P- You scared us Shivaay. If you were not feeling well, you should have told me or Anika, but you are a superhero, right?

S- I am sorry, mom. I am fine.

Pinky hit him lightly on the shoulder.

P- Fine ke bacche.

S(whines) - Mom.

Anika giggled at their sweet fight.

Pinky and Shivaay looked at Anika and Anika stopped chuckling. Pinky and Shivaay burst into laughter.

P- Anika come here beta.

Anika moved towards them and stood beside Pinky.

P- Now he is all yours, scold him as much you want and beat him as much you want. Ok?

Anika nods her head and Shivaay's eyes widened in horror.

S- Mom.

Pinky chuckles.

P- Enjoy.

She left the room.

Shivaay smiled nervously at Anika while she glares at him.

S- Anika wo.....

A- Shut up. How dare you to pull this stupid stunt? You know I was so scared for you. I thought that I will lose you also like.....

She stopped abruptly and started crying vigorously.

Shivaay sat on the bed with difficulty and pulled Anika in a hug.

S- I am so sorry. I won't do this ever again. Please don't cry. You know I can't see you crying, right.

A- I can't lose you, shivaay. I LOVE YOU.

Anika said while hugging him. Shivaay was totally shocked after the confession.

He broke the hug and looks at Anika who was also looking at him.

S- Anika.....

A- Its just my feelings, Shivaay. No need to force them on yourself or return them back. I want to confess that you made me realise that love can happen twice and It happened. When I lost Abhay, there was no hope on my life. I thought that my life also finished along with his but you made me realize that life never stops for anyone. It keeps moving and we should also move on. I didn't realize that when I fell in love with your talks, with your behavior and WITH YOU. I REALLY LOVE YOU SHIVAAY, SO MUCH THAT I CAN LET YOU GO ALSO.

Shivaay literally had tears in his eyes after hearing her.

A- I know that I have already been married, even a widow. I don't have any rights to fall in love again. I am not pure but it happened and I fell in love with you.

Shivaay kissed her forehead.

S- You are the most Purest girl on the Earth and you have every right to fall in Love. I LOVE YOU TOO, ANIKA.

Anika looks at him with wide-eyes.

S- You are also the most stupid girl also. I fell in love with you when I saw you near the pond. The innocence, the purity on your face made me fell on love with you.

Anika smiled and hugged him. Shivaay also hugged her back.

At the same time, Pinky barged into the room.

P- Oh My Maata! Finally I got a daughter-in-law. I am so happys.

She went towards Shivaay and kissed Anika's forehead.

P- When Shivaay used to tell me about you, I always imagined that it was you and I was right. I am so happy that Shivaay got you as a life partner and I am so sorry for you that you got him as a life partner.

Anika and Pinky chuckles while Shivaay whines.

P- Let's start the wedding preparations. I am so happy. Finally my bagad billa is getting married, now he will soon give me my kanji aankhon wale pota -poti.

Shivaay and Anika chuckles at her excitement embarrassingly.

A WEEK LATER.

Shivaay and Anika were finally getting married.

Priest announced the completion of the wedding and Declared Shivika as Husband and Wife.

Shivaay and Anika touched Anika's father's feet for his blessings.

AF- I am so happy for you both. May God give you all the happiness in the world.

Shivika smiled at him.

They went towards Pinky and touched her feet.

P- Finally I will have my daughter all for myself.

S- Mom, if you are forgetting then Anika is all for me. You are her second priority.

P- You, Go to Hells. Anika is my daughter and I will be her first priority. Right, Anika?

Anika nods her head with a smile while Shivaay whines.

S- You both MIL-DIL make a team against me and I am going.

Anika and Pinky chuckles at him while Shivaay was about to go when Pinky stopped him.

P- Take her with you otherwise how will I get my kanji ankhon wale pota-poti.

Anika smiled shyly. Shivaay came near her and Picked Anika up in his arms.

S(to Pinky) - Anyways, I was not gonna leave her with you.

Pinky chuckles. Shivaay was taking Anika to their room when Pinky shouted from behind-

P- ALL THE BESTS.

"Sometimes all you need is a second chance, because time wasn't ready for the first one. "

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