Nikhil and Ananya was walking through the paddy field with their hands enterwined together.

Ananya - "this place is soo beautiful Nikhil, it reminds me a lot of my village I grew up in"

Nikhil - "yeah this place brings a sense of calmness and peace which can't you find in the city, we can always visit your village whenever you want"

Ananya - "Yes I want to visit my village again soon"

Nikhil - "hmm, you know something ?"

Ananya - "what ?"

Nikhil - "your looking really pretty today"

Ananya blushed hearing Nikhil's compliment but she felt it was so random.

"come let's go and sit there" Nikhil said to Ananya and they sat on the bench next to the paddy fields.

Suddenly Nikhil pecked a kiss on Ananya's cheeks. "Stop it Nikhil !! Somone will see us" Ananya said pushing him back. "I'm really struggling to get enough of you Anu", Ananya nudged him gently and told him to shut up as people were walking by.

"This is a public place Nikhil for goodness sake, control yourself" Ananya faked anger and told him making Nikhil smirk. They spend rest of their day in the paddy fields talking non stop and finding solace in each other embrace. By the time they reach home it was night time, after greeting the family Ananya and Nikhil went to there room, Nikhil had some pending work to finish therefore he settled himself on the study and started doing it, It was raining heavily, Ananya stood and watched the rain in the balcony, Ananya was enjoying it. Sometime later she heard Nikhil groaning in frustration so she went in a checked if he was ok. "Are you ok Nikhil ?" Ananya asked him, "No not really, I've been working on this plan for a client over the last few weeks but I'm not able to fulfil their requirements, they have always got something negative to say about the plan". Nikhil expressed his concerns. 

"Nikhil your already an established architect stop getting too worked up over something like this. Your already working too much Nikhil, I really feel as if you need to reduce your workload and spend some time with your wife and family."  Ananya complained to Nikhil 

Nikhil smiled hearing her concern, he gestured to come near him and he made her sit on his lap and they started kissing each other passionately forgetting their stress for some moments. Slowly Nikhil's hands went up her salwar and touched the ends of her bra, they were both on fire by this time, Nikhil then carried her to the bed and placed her on the bed and made love very passionately and in a way they have never explored before. After they finished Ananya felt shy all of a sudden and covered herself with the ends of her dupatta "are you still shy after all that we have done ?" Nikhil teased her and removed the dupatta from her body exposing her completely, she then placed her head on Nikhil's chest and they slept finding comfort in each others warmth. 

The next day Nikhil woke up early in the morning and smiled seeing his wife sleeping next to him peacefully. Nikhil was ever so proud to address Ananya as his wife, she was a very unique girl with different set of personalities which made her stand out from the other girls Nikhil has ever been involved with. Ananya was Nikhil's strength, he was ever so grateful to God for gifting him with a precious gift like Ananya, she fulfilled him  and made a purpose to his life. Nikhil wasn't ready to give away Ananya for anything. As these thoughts were crossing Nikhil's mind Ananya slowly opened her eyes and noticed Nikhil staring at the ceiling engrossed in his thoughts. Ananya slowly got up covering herself with the blanket and waved her hand to get Nikhil's attention "What are you thinking so deeply early in the morning ?" Ananya asked him breaking his trance. "I was just thinking of when we first met each other and how far we have travelled since then and where we have reached now" Nikhil said. 

Immediately Priya knocked on their door asking them to come down to have breakfast, Nikhil told they'll come in a bit and wrapped his hands around Ananya again with another level of intentions. Slowly Nikhil's hands started going up her body understanding what he was up to Ananya stopped him and got up  immediately not allowing Nikhil to progress what he was going to do. "If we get anymore late, Daddu is definitely going to scold us". Ananya said and then went to the bathroom and came out after a warm shower wearing a pink salwar. When Ananya came out she saw Nikhil had fallen asleep again, Ananya shook him trying to wake him up but he just pulled Ananya onto the bed making her fall on top of him. "Nikhil you'll learn after getting a proper scold from Daddu" Ananya said trying to move away from his hold. 

"Go and complain to Daddu that I'm trying make love with you" Nikhil said making Ananya go all red as a tomato with embarrassment. Finally, Ananya let herself in and allowed Nikhil to do what he wanted. Finally when they finished they went downstairs for breakfast, everyone else had already finished their breakfast by the time they reached there. Parvathy and Priya smiled seeing Ananya's hickey which she failed to cover up and didn't ask anything further, understanding that Parvathy and Priya understood everything Nikhil and Ananya felt shy especially Ananya therefore, they quickly finished their breakfast. 

The Varma family was returning back to their home today after the wedding, Nikhil wanted to shift with Ananya to another house but it was Daddu's wish for them to live together as a family, Nikhil and Ananya didn't want to go against him so they happily decided to live together. By the time they had reached home it was well late, because everyone was tired they all went to bed.

Being a work holic Nikhil went to work early in the morning, Ananya starting hunting for work but nothing seemed that appealing, Ananya was surfing through the internet looking for jobs when Nikhil came back from work. Nikhil looked extremely tired after the long day, understanding he was tired Ananya asked him to go and have shower so she can make coffee for him at that time.

When Ananya came back with the coffee Nikhil was out wrapped in a towel texting somone on his phone. "There you go" Ananya said and handed the coffee over to Nikhil.

"Thanks" Nikhil replied politely and started sipping the coffee, Ananya definitely made the best coffees for Nikhil.

"Looks like you had an hectic day ?" Ananya said. "Yeah it was a really busy day today" Nikhil replied and Nikhil continued and said "you look a bit gloomy today, what happened ?"

"I was looking for a job Nikhil, but nothing seems appealing." Ananya said tying her hair into a messy bun.

"You can alway join my company, there are some vacancies in there" Nikhil suggested but Ananya wasnt so keen with the idea "no i don't think it's right Nikhil, I want to earn something for myself".

"I love that attitude of yours" Nikhil complimented her and then said "maybe return to your dancing, you had a strong passion for it before. What happened now ?" Nikhil asked her

"I don't know Nikhil, I wanted to take dancing seriously but I wanted to work in a setting related to my degree as well that's why I choose a job then. I feel as if i lost all my touch in dancing now" Ananya said sadly.

"No think positively Ananya, after a few touch ups you might get into your dancing mode. If you have passion for it you can achieve anything in this world" Nikhil advised her which made her think about getting back into dancing seriously.

Ananya was very thankful to Nikhil for his support and encouragement for allowing her to pursue her dreams which even she had forgot about.

When Ananya stood up to leave Nikhil caught her by her hand and he too stood up wanting to tell her something "Shreya and Vijay are going to be hanged next Monday, when asked if she any final wish she requested the police officer to see you for one last time, the decision is totally up to you Anu, no one is going to pressure you because what she did is not forgivable" Nikhil said gently putting his hands around her shoulder.

"Nikhil I want to see her before it." Ananya said after thinking.

"Are you sure ?" Nikhil asked to confirm.

"Yes I never got to see her after the sequence of events, I want to see her Nikhil one last time". Ananya said wrapping her hands around Nikhils torso.

"Okay as your wish Anu" Nikhil rubbed her shoulder and went over to get dressed. But Nikhil's heart was beating very fast because time is getting closer to tell Ananya that secret no one knows. He wasn't aware how Ananya will react to it but he was confident she wouldn't leave from his life because of it.

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How was this chapter ? Let's me know your opinions below in the comment section.

The original plan for this story was a tragic end but I am reconsidering that plan now !

What might Shreya have to tell Anu ? What may they secret be that Nikhil hasn't told Ananya ?

Soo I've got an idea in my mind for a new story, will begin it once I finish this story !!

Thanks once again for your support and encouragement !!! Honestly it strives me to continue writing :)