Anika's POV:

“I still can’t believe, I did it, Anika” Karthik exclaimed “I thought I would mumble something to her and she would grew suspicious of me. But nothing happened.”

We both were sitting on the couch, in his bedroom, after he informing me about Shivaay still being unaware of our daughter.

My daughter!!

“Waise tum ne poocha kya?” I asked curiously.

“I casually asked if Nandini had ever told anyone about Shivanya and She answered 'no'” he smiled, leaning on the couch.

“Didn’t she ask you the reason?”

“Yeah! She did. I covered, telling her that, my business rivals had an eye on her as they learnt how much I care for her” he winked.

“That she has a threat from them and I even told her that, I don’t want any of our guests also, to know about her. Not even her CLOSEST friends and she promised me.” He finished.

I laughed happily, the fear of my baby being snatched from me blew away.

“Wouldn’t she attend any of my wedding rituals now?” he asked sadly.

“Apne mamu ke shaadi kaise nai dekhegi woh?” I chuckled, “She will” I assured.

“How?” he asked me surprise taking away his sadness.

“Barso toh mehendi hai!”

“So...?”

“Arey baba! Yeh sirf ladkiyon ka function hai!” I winked. So, I would have no worry in accompanying her. Shivaay nai aayega wahan!

“ Woww!!” he hugged me tight “You women, have a shopping plan tomorrow, right?”

“Yes!”

“Get some sleep. Good night” he pecked my forehead and I left his room.
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No one’s POV:

A guy handed over the picture of a girl to the hooded man. The man carefully rubbed his finger over the picture, pulled out his lighter and set the image on fire. He laughed wickedly when the picture turned into ashes.

“Aisa hasne se kuch nai hoga. Do something?” She yelled at him.

“You just wait and watch” He continued, smiling wickedly.

“She is the heir of the whole property. If she is going to be alive, all the things we did five years back will be a waste” the other guy said rubbing his sweaty palms, tensed.

“Dont worry man. I know what to do” he walked up to him, pressing the guy's shoulder assuring, “They are not together now”

“So??” the lady asked.

“So, working on our plan will become much easier.” He said confidently.
“Woh ladte rahenge aur unhe pata bhi nai lagega, kab hum kaam khatam karke nikal gaye” he smirked.

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Anika's POV:

“Mammaa....!” I could hear her, shaking me vigorously “Uthhooo naaa!”

I pulled her close to me, tucking the blanket on her again.

“Uffoo!! Mamaa! Titne der sothe ho aap?” she pushed me off.

“What’s wrong with you Shivu?” I snuggled, covering myself with blanket.

“Mamma! Aaj mamu te shopping teliye jana hai” she informed, sitting on the bed, beside me.

This girl had to get on my nerves every morning. Everyday, I struggle a lot for waking her up. And today, shopping jo bola, mujhe sone nai de rahi!!

“Shivanya! Let me sleep!” I turned to the other side, sleeping again. I heard a small thud, I could feel her jumping out of the bed.

A few seconds later, suddenly I jolted off my bed when I heard her crying loudly. I nearly had a heart stroke. I looked around rubbing my eyes, searching her.

She was laying on the floor, screaming out of pain, holding her ankle. Without a second thought, I ran to her, carrying safely in my arms, I gently placed on her on my bed.

“How many times I have told you not to run?” I scolded, crying. If anything happens to her!!! That thought brought shivers down my body. “Show me!” I held her tiny leg, examining her carefully.

To my surprise, I didn’t find any wound. Everything was perfect. Not a scratch, not even redness. I looked at her confused.

She had a mischievous grin on her face. She stood up on the bed, jumping and clapping in joy. “See! Meine aaptho uthaya” She giggled.

Yeh bacche bhi na!!! They were growing more naughty these days. And this girl was always pampered by everyone. I glared at her, not talking anything. She was becoming more mischievous day by day.

“Don’t. Talk. To. Me.” I yelled, turning away from her, sitting on the couch.
Her laugh vanished. She slowly slid from out large bed and walked up to me, placing her tiny body in between my legs, holding my hands.

My anger had already disappeared, looking at her innocent face, yet I faked, looking away, just to watch her next move.

“Chorry Mamma” She pleaded, catching her tiny tiny ears.

Being angry at her was the most difficult task, for anyone. Her cuteness could instantly bring a twitch on anyone’s lips.

Sometimes, I wonder If this girl had really born to me!! There were so many nights, where I could only sleep after watching her for hours together.

I stared at her sincere innocent gesture for a few seconds and smiled, then picked her up and squeezed her, placing her on my lap. She kissed my cheek.

"You are not doing this again, Got it?"
She nodded.

I caressed her face and started tickling her. She rolled over my lap, laughing and giggling. Finally I stopped when she was out of breath and hugged her again.

“Mamma..!! Mujhe eth pinth dress chahiye. Aur eth dress mere barbie tho bhi. Use bura ladega adar meine use tuch nai laya toh” She said, turning, facing me now.

“Ummm..! You will get what you want” I smiled “but... on one condition”

“Whath?” she tapped her finger on her cheek, thinking.

“You need to drink milk,” I said “without any drama” I added, rolling my eyes at her. She was such a big dramebaaz than her mother.

She sadly pouted looking at me. I very well knew that was her tactic to avoid milk. I waited for a few minutes to change her expression.

“I will add your favourite chocolate chips in that, fine?” I sighed, putting her on the floor.

“Love you mamma” she kissed my hand, running in to the shower.

“Careful!!” I shouted, shaking my head vigorously. I wonder what would be my situation when she would grew older. I had to patiently handle her mischievous things, with more care.

But that was the beauty of Motherhood, wasn’t it?

A/N: Hola lovelies,
          How are you doing? So, here you go, the sixth chapter of the story. I would be updating this every sunday along with Beintehaan.

First of all, thank you for all the love your pouring for the story. It already reached 2.5k views. Love you all.

Sorry for no Shivika scenes. But you would get them soon. May be in the next chapter :)

Yours
Trushnamallipudi ❤