Shivaay refused the idea of getting back to mansion. They were telling them that it's okay they can tell the family. Even if they get angry they will understand. Annika took charge and told them. Let it be like this till Daksha get arrested. She was not sure how she will face the family his and hers.

Somehow they manage to convince them. After a while Shivaay compliant about om' s behavior particularly indicating his relationship with gauri.

" Actually it happened so unexpectedly that I did not get any time to share." He said rather disappointed.

" I am very happy, I don't think anyone would be better than you for her." Annika said smiling with tears .

"Actually I came here today because I knew you are here and in a way I wanted your permission too. I want to ask if you are okay with this relationship."Om said to Annika. She was his best friend and for Gauri she is like a mother.

"Are you mad? Why you need permission? Its your decision, yours and Gauri's. I don't have any authority to question, and after doing all this, I'd don't think they will even......" She cried thinking what she has done to those poor soul.

"No bhabhi. Don't think like that. You don't know how much Gauri loves you. She can forget anything for you. And she will understand too."

" Please guys don't be emotional I can't take it" Rudra said. Shivaay was all silent in this he is aware of the pain of loosing someone so dear. Through out the conversation he was by her side. Calming her and telling her with gesture that he is with her.

Later they left shivika and went back, before inviting Shivaay to attend roka ceremony of Gauri and Om.

The mansion was all again in happy mood, they knew nobody wanted this celebration to happen so soon. Its only 1 and half month that Annika left them. They needed a reason of happiness, from all sorrow. So it was decided to have this roka rasam and all other rasam and wedding after 1 year. Till then gauri's medical preparation will also get over.

Today everybody looked a little happy for the new couple. Its very sudden but sometimes these things gives hope to a sinking family. Gauri and her mother came. Mrs trivedi looked more weak then usual. She was not willing to come but for Gauri's sake she came. Shivaay wanted to tell her that her daughter is fine. But he is bound by Annika's promise. He can't help that poor soul. He felt sad looking at her. Now and then he tried to cheer her up but it went in vain. She looked more distressed looking at him.

The lovely couple looked beautiful together. Sharing glances to eachother and never ending smile on their faces. They were happy. Shivaay was sending pics to Annika who was watching them through Shivaay's eyes.

That night Annika cried in his shoulder for whole night. She was feeling bad for Gauri and her mother who gave her so much and she had to leave them. Shivaay listen to her, he knew she is struggling with her emotion. He can't say anything he just sat and let her pour her sorrow to him. She knew whatever happens he will be there with her.

The roka ceremony went nicely and after that dinner was planned. Everyone looked happy and content. Suddenly Shivaay's heart ache." Ahh" escape from his lips Which did not go unnoticed by others.

Its so strange how true loves can feel eachothers pain. Whole day he was on video call with her . Still He was feeling uncomfortable from the morning. He did not wanted to leave her, but he had to come for Gauri for Om and for her. She waa weak but was doing her sail routine. They appointed a helper too. She is not alone but still he was feeling restless.

Before leaving her he turned to look at her. Her smile giving him strength finally he decided to come out. Now again that fear strike him.

"Kya hua putter? Tu thik hai na?" Dadi was worried because he had heart condition and last time it took him near to death.

"Tu humari sunta kyu nahi hai? Doctor bhi keh rahe the ki wo emergency check up ke liye tere ghar gaye the. Hume kuch batata nahi kuch sunta nahi pata nahi kya hua h ise." Pinky was sacred and scolding him . Her pain was way too much his only son suffering so much.

Shivaay was not listening to them, because he knew it's not his heart condition that pained. Its something else... As if ........yes as if somebody snatching his life from his body.

Its about Annika. As if she is in danger. His fears were visible in his face, he took his phone and dialed her. She did not pick, which added to his worry.

"Hum kuch keh rahe h. Aur tu phone me....." Pinky snatch the phone and wanted to throw it . when he hold her hand and shouted clearly agitated and with a fear of something happening to Annika.

" Don't create scene mom, give me that phone. Something is not right." He took his phone and dialed Annika's number again.

While on his way he was calling her someone answered the phone . The voice on the other line took away his life. He looked as if his blood soaked.Daksh was on other line. Laughing like maniac.

Shivaay's eyes getting moist, fear strike him. His voice breaking but he can't be weak he had to save Annika.

" Don't you dare........ I am warning you..... don't you even dare to touch her. I 'll kill you......" He said. His voice his eyes said no nonsense. He would have surely killed him if he was there.

" You are not in that position to say like that Shivaay, you have to plead. You know if I get angry you loose everything, your...pyaari Annika. Too." He was enjoying this.

"Stop it...just stop it..... Tujhe jo chahiye wo mein dene ko taiyyar hu... Just don't touch her." He knew Daksha. He is unpredictable. He is very dangerous. Shivaay have to be very careful about him.

"Soch lo Mr.shivaay Singh oberoi mein kuch bhi many sakta hu." His wickedness visible.

"Mein faltu ki baat nahi karta, jo kehta hu wo karta hu....Annika ko chodne ki kimat tu jo bolega wo mein dunga" shivaay said in determined voice.

" Agar mujhe Teri Annika chahiye toh?" He said slyly.

"I thought ki tu smajhdar hai......but thik hai Teri marzi...... Mein janta hu Annika ko kuch nahi hoga.... Ab tu apni jaan bacha Daksh......dekhte hain jo khel tune shuru kiya hai uska anjam kaisa hoga." This time he did not shout. He so wanted to kill him very moment .But He have to control his emotion. For her.

He was struggling and fearing for Annika but he has strong believe in his love. He knew nothing will happen to her. Daksh can't do anything.... He just had to find him as soon as possible.

All this while everybody gathered around him he looked weak but he was shouting in his phone. Omru knew what happened, dai ma Pia were smirking. They knew.

He turned to dai ma and roared " I am just telling you, if you don't stop all this nonsense now, you'll see the worst of me. And I am very serious this time. Meri Annika ko kuch bhi hua na.......to mein ye bhi bhul jaunga ki aap meri dadi ki umar ki hai. Aur aapke us Daksha ko to mein kahin ka nahi chodunga." He meant it.

He looked dangerous.

"Aapne abhi tak mere gusse ki had nahi dekhi hai, meri Annika ko ek kharoch bhi aayi na....toh" he said warned like a wounded lion.

"Kya bol raha hai Shivaay? Pagal ho gya hai kya? Annika kaha se aayi? Mene kaha tha mummyji ise kuch ho gya hai.? Pinky could not believe. He was talking all rubbish. Annika is already dead why he is warning dai ma sh thought confused.

"Tu Kaveri se aise kaise baat kar raha hai? Aur Annika....wo to us accident me mar...." She was cut in between by shivaay.

"Dadi.....kuch nahi hua h Annika ko...wo thik h bilkul thik hai....." He was eyeing to dai ma.

"Mein keh raha hu firse.... Daksh ko phone kijiye aur boliye Annika ko wapas chodke jaye...warna!!!!."

Dai ma laughed an evil smile.

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Shivaay left the oberoi mansion in hurry, he was saying he can't live here because it reminds him of her. His words and appearance did not match. Which though went unnoticed by his family. Dai ma can see it. And that secretary nod between brothers were visible too.

Dai ma is an old player, her
experience with the oberoi's adds to her kitty.. She knew something is happening. Shivaay is not a failure.

And she was right, Daksh somehow manages to send her a letter . He told them that Shivaay knew everything. Annika and Shivaay met eachother . Police is fanatically searching him. And also that Shivaay know that dai ma and Pia are involved in it.

Though he had no idea where they kept Annika. He was sure he can figure that out. And after that letter it was easy for them to communicate. Pia use to send messages to him through different phone of the people working on mansion. And they planned this. Daksh got to know where she is, and they were shocked when they knew that omru too knew about it. And keeping an eyes on them. So today when everybody busy in roka function they planned to kidnap her.

Their plan was to kidnap Annika and demand everything they desire. She is Shivaay's weakness and till she is with Daksh they had upper hand. The thing that they are aiming is so huge that after that nobody can touch them.

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"I don't know anything....you heard that......I want that man.....and my wife unharmed....do whatever you need to do...I told you everything...now it's up to you how you'll find her." Shivaay was driving his car and talking over his phone. He was searching her. His fears were evident but now he needs to find her anyhow. It about two lives. His two precious lives.

Annika is pregnant her weakness was because of her pregnancy. They were so happy in the morning when they bought test kit, and it showed the positive sign. He did not want to leave her for this roka. She was alone and and not well and her condition was not very good. He was fearing for both of them. He did not say anything to Omru. He storm out of the mansion.

His patience giving away. His eyes now full of tears. He can't loose her not again. He is already broken once if this time anything happens to her he would surely die. His grip on steering wheel is loosing. Heart beat gone irregular. He told the police to track her number.

Dai ma told them to give 50% of the oberoi share in the name of Daksha and Pia to be married to shivaay. And a legal contract that after the marriage Shivaay neither can divorce Pia nor can file any legal action against these three.

Shivaay knew he can handle these three later. He just need Annika to be safe. He can't trust Daksh he already tried to molest her once. Now he is alone with her, she is too weak to fight. He feared. For her.

All this things going on his head, when he got a mild heart stroke. And he fainted colliding with a tree.......

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Hey guys...thanks for the love on the last chapter....

So many votes but I still want your comments and valuable ones. Suggestions and critical views. I not sure legally is it really possible to claim that kind of demand . For the drama sake I wrote. Please forgive if that's too much. You can ignore that stuff.

I know I am not that regular but I'll try.

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