Hey people....
I am back... That to alive.....
Let's not talk much and jump into the chapter....
Enjoy.....
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*5 years later*
*Oberoi mansion *
A man was seen talking over his Bluetooth. Simultaneously we can see a girl too talking.
Man: Where are you?
Girl: I'm here almost.
Man: How much time you will take more?
Girl: If you come to the main door then only you can see me right Billuji.
Man: Oh you are here already. Wait...

He ran from the poolside to the main door of the mansion. He looked around but found no one.

Man: Where are you?
Girl: Turn behind and see Billuji.

He turned around and saw a small girl with two piggy tails wearing a frock and a cute sling bag. She had a phone in her hand with a smile on her face. Her eyes were same as his - blue green. He smiled to the fullest seeing her.

Girl: See I came back Billuji.
Man(Shivaay I guess you all have understood that well) : Aaru...

That cute looking girl was Aaru or rather Aaradhya..... And our Shivaay's little princess.

Shivaay(went towards her and kneeled down) : What took you so long? You know right Papa was waiting for you.
Aaru(putting her small hands around his neck) : You know right papa that Aaru is always fast but....

"Don't listen to her Shivaay.... You don't know how naughty she has become now a days", said a Lady entering the mansion with a small baby boy in her arms.

Shivaay(picking Aaru up in his arms) : And you don't have the right to say anything against my princess. (looking at Aaru) Hai na? (Lady rolled her eyes seeing the usual drama)
Aaru: Haa Papa. You know right how mumma is always late in getting up from sleep. As usual I had to wake her up. And I had to even make Avi ready also. Just say how can a small girl like me do so much?
Lady(Anika as you all understood) : This girl is becoming a drama queen day by day. Shivaay don't listen to her. This madam was busy with Snoopy (her pet dog) and everything got late. (hugging the baby) My Avi is always punctual and doesn't irritate his mother at all.
Shivaay: Princess.. Is mummy saying the truth?
Aaru(showing her toothy grin) : Sorry papa. But you know Snoopy made a new friend and I got so excited that I forgot to see the time and then...
Shivaay: Okay... Okay... I understood my bullet train. Go inside Dadi is waiting for you with your favourite halwa.
Aaru(excited) : Yeah halwa... (wiggles in his arms) Put me down billuji.
Anika(stern voice) : Aaru he is your papa.(Shivaay puts her down)
Aaru: Sorry mumma.... Avi come. Dadi is waiting for us.

The little devil agreed with his sister and wiggled in his mother's arms to put him down. Anika made him stand and Aaru like a doting elder sister held his hand and walked into the house to meet their Dadi, Pinky. Shivika saw them going and smiled.

Shivaay (turning towards Anika) : How is Sahil?
Anika: Much better. Doctor said he will start walking in some days.
Shivaay: I was thinking of shifting him to the house so that we all can take care of him.
Anika: Hmm...
Shivaay(became emotional) : I missed you so much.
Anika: Shivaay you also naa. I just went for a week and you are behaving as if I went for months.
Shivaay(angry) : Don't even think about going away from me. You remember what was my condition that time right then...
Anika: Shivaay it has been 5 years since that incident. Still you are not able to forget it.
Shivaay: How can I forget that fateful day of my life? I can never forget.... Never....(he walked away)
Anika: Shivaay... Wait... Shivaay....

"Let him stay alone for sometime. He still hasn't got over that fact yet"
Anika: But Om he needs to understand and control himself. He can't stay in past forever.
Om: I know bhabi. But that day what was Shivaay's condition we only know. When you fell down into the river he didn't stay back and jumped too without caring about himself. And then......
Anika: I will look at Shivaay....
Rudra(coming towards them) : Bhabi leave bhaiya for sometime. He will become normal.
Anika: I'm feeling guilty now for making him remember the past. I shouldn't have done that.(starts crying)
Om: Don't cry bhabi. He will be fine...
Anika: I will not leave his side now. I am going to him.

Anika went towards their room while wiping her tears. OmRu just looked at her going.

Om: Now Anika bhabi can only make him out of this.
Rudra: Haa O. I can't see bhaiya like that anymore. He is always scared about everyone especially Anika bhabi, Aaru and Champ.
Om: Haa... Bhabi is his biggest strength as well as his biggest weakness. And bhabi can only soothe him.

Rudra agreed to him and both of them prayed that everything goes well.

*Shivika's room*
Anika entered the room to see it fully dark. She got scared seeing it but with some strength she moved inside.

Anika: Shivaay.... Where are you? Shivaay.... Please answer to me Shivaay.... You know naa I am scared of darkness.... Please Shivaay....

Almost instantly, someone came from behind and hugged her tightly. She relaxed in his arms as she knew who he was.

Shivaay: Jab pata hai ki andhere se daar lagta hai toh kiyu aati ho.
Anika: Taki app mere suraj bankar mujhe bachane aaye.
Shivaay(turns her around) : You will never listen to me naa?
Anika: I will...... If you talk something sensible then only otherwise no.
Shivaay: Why did you come here?
Anika: I have hurt my Baggad billa unknowninly and I am here to heal his pain.
Shivaay(leaving her but still holding her hand) : I'm fine Anika.
Anika: I know how much you are fine. Shivaay.... (carenessing his cheek) will you do one thing for me?
Shivaay: Say naa Anika. What I have to do?
Anika: Remove this fear of yours forever. I know you haven't shared your feelings with anyone not even me. But you can do it now with me right? Shivaay please don't do like this. For me please.... Just speak out whatever is there in your heart... Everything just speak out.... I will listen everything..... Please....

Finally he agreed to open up his feelings which he had buried in his heart 5 years ago. He finally agreed to let go of his fears. Both of them settled down at the poolside, their favorite spot which has witnessed almost every important incident in their life.

Shivaay(holding her hands tightly) : When you fell down into the river, I didn't think twice and jumped too.  I was unable to find you and was brought out by the police team. Then (touching the locket on her neck) they found this chain but you weren't found.  I just lost it.  I blacked out holding your chain tightly.

*FLASHBACK STARTS*
(Everyone is thinking about it)

Shivaay was brought back to Oberoi mansion and doctor was called.

Doctor was checking Shivaay who was continuously murmuring Anika's name. He gave him an injection which made him fall in deep sleep.

Doctor: He is in deep shock. Thank god he didn't get a heart attack. I'm prescribing some medicines for him which will help him get some sleep.

Doctor left. Pinky sat beside Shivaay and carenessed his hair with tears.

Pinky: Why does it always happens to my kids? Don't know how and where is Anika? And here Shivaay is in deep shock. Why does God always have to take test for them? What wrong they have done?

She couldn't control herself anymore and went out of the room crying. One by one everyone left the room leaving Shivaay to rest.

*An hour later*
Shivaay was murmuring something in his sleep and turning his head side to side.

Shivaay: No... Anika... Anika... You can't leave me and go.... Anika....

He woke up suddenly sweating badly. He looked around the room and saw it empty. He clunched his hand to feel something. He looked at it so see the chain in his hand. He saw it intendedly and remembered the scene of making her wear it and then how her accident.

Shivaay: I know Anika that you are fine because if something would have happened to you I wouldn't have been alive. Jab tak Shivaay Singh Oberoi ki saase chalti hai tab tak Anika ki saase nehi ruk sakti.  I will find you.  I will.

He got down of the bed kept the chain carefully on the dresser where her bangles caught his eyes. He carenessed them lightly and remembered her. With  determination ,he left to get freshen up.

*Hall*
Tej and Shakti were literally threatening the police commissioner about finding Anika.

Tej: What do you mean by you couldn't find her? How can it be possible?
Shakti: Do you even know what are you saying? You mean to say that Anika got washed away by the high current waves.
Commissioner : Sir we tried our level best but we are seriously unable to find her.
Shakti: I don't know anything. I need my daughter within the next 2 hours.

Commissioner nodded and went out. On the other hand the others were crying like hell.

Pinky: Anika... Meri baachi.... Don't know where she went? And why does it always happen with her? Why? And she was pregnants also. She never told me about it. Why Anika? Why?
Janvi: Pinky control yourself. Otherwise who will look after Shivaay then. He is already so broken. Think about his condition, he saw her falling down right in front of his eyes. Just think about him.
Gauri: Haa Choti maaji. I have full faith on my Shankarji. He won't let anything happen to Bhaujayi and baby. She will come back to us.
Pinky: I couldn't save her being her mother. But she like a very protective daughter saved my life not only from death but also from that Roop.

"What!! ", a shocked voice echoed through the hall. Everyone looked up to see Shivaay standing on the stairs in his regular attire and the chain in his hand holding it tightly. He slowly walked down and to Pinky. He kneeled down in front of her and held her hand tightly.

Shivaay: Maa.... What did you said just now? Ani... Anika... Did what....
Pinky: Shivaay don't misunderstand her beta. It's because of her only I am alive today. The accident was dreadful but she came at the right time and took me to the hospital. But while going, she suffered a massive heart attack seeing my condition and all the stress she took.  When I gained consciousness, she was there beside me. She didn't shed a single tear. But said me to do a simple drama. She requested me to fake my memory loss so that Roop doesn't become a threat for me. I tried to oppose but she had forced me to do it. Then she left the city abruptly. But she never forget to ask about my health from the doctor. Till the time I returned house, she used to keep track on me.

Shivaay stood up suddenly and was about to go when Pinky held her back.

Pinky: Shivaay, whatever Anika had done was for my betterment and for the family's betterment too. Please don't misunderstand her.
Shivaay: I have never misunderstood her Maa. But just... Don't worry, I will bring Anika back fully safe and sound.

*10 days later*
Anika was still missing and almost in the house had accepted the fact that she is no more. But Shivaay was the only person who still had faith that his Anika is alive and fine.

Shivaay was getting ready for a very important meeting while talking over the bluetooth.

Shivaay: Mishra I had said you to keep everything ready. Still it's not ready?
Mishra: Almost done Sir.
Shivaay: Good.  I am reaching there in 10 mins. (call ends).(looks at a photo) Anika, I'm going for a very important meeting. Wish me luck Love. (gets teary eyes) I miss you Anika... Please come back to me. Please at least give me some signals so that I can reach you. Please....

He took the chain with him and went. The Family could only see but do nothing for him.

*Outskirts of Mumbai *
Shivaay was looking around the construction site and instructing the workers when he didn't realize that some sharp glass pieces were kept which hurt his arm lightly. Blood oozed out of his arm but he least cared about it.  The manager there forcefully took him to the hospital.

*Hospital *
Doctor was dressing up Shivaay's wound but he seemed to be lost somewhere.

Shivaay(thinking): Why am I feeling so restless? I always feel this whenever Anika is around me.

His thoughts broke with a knock.

Nurse: Sir, the condition of the patient in the ICU is becoming critical.
Doctor: I'm coming just now. (to Shivaay) I am sorry Mr. Oberoi but it's an emergency case.
Shivaay: Sure doctor go ahead.

Doctor left immediately and don't know why Shivaay followed him. He saw him into the ICU. Shivaay unknowninly peeped into the room to get the biggest shock of his life. His Anika... His wife was in front of him fighting with life. Her breaths were  shallow and doctor was trying to revive her. Shivaay couldn't see anymore and walked in. He took her hand and instantly she became normal.

Doctor: It's a miracle. She wasn't responding to our treatments for the past 10 days.
Shivaay(chocked voice) : She.... She is my wife doctor.... Wha... What happened to her? (lightly touching her forehead bandage) this bandage and (putting his hand on her flat stomach) the baby..... ?
Doctor: It would be better if you come my cabin and we have a talk.

Shivaay nodded. He kissed her hand multiple times and finally her forehead lightly. He kept her hand softly on the side and went to the doctor's cabin.

*Doctor's cabin*
Doctor indicated Shivaay to take a seat.

Doctor: Please have a seat Mr. Oberoi.
Shivaay(sitting down) : Thank you doctor. Now please tell me. How is Anika? What happened to her? And the baby?
Doctor: Mr. Oberoi, your wife was brought here by some of the fishermen. She was unconscious with a very deep injury on her head. We immediately did her operation. Operation was successful but she wasn't responding to our treatments. She wasn't getting consciousness by any means. We were slowly slowly loosing our hopes. Her pregnancy was also causing problem. We thought of aborting the baby......
Shivaay(shocked): Aborting the baby? Did you.... Did you really aborted... The... The baby?
Doctor: We had thought that if she doesn't start respondoing within 10 days then we will do it. But I guess miracle happened. Sensing you she started responding and I guess the baby will also survive.
Shivaay(releaved): Thank god.... When will Anika wake up?
Doctor: No idea. Now that she has started responding, I guess she won't take time to wake up too.
Shivaay: Can I take her home? Don't worry I will make all the  necessary arrangements.
Doctor: Okay.  I will inform to the Mumbai branch to make all the arrangements.
Shivaay: Thank you so much Doctor. Thank you so much....
Doctor: It was my duty Mr. Oberoi. It is because of you that your wife has started responding and your baby is safe. I will make the arrangements.

Doctor left. Shivaay was crying in both happiness and sadness. Happy because his Anika and their baby are alive and sad because he doesn't know when will Anika wake up. Wiping his tears, he went towards the ICU and sat beside her taking her hand in his tightly making himself believe that she is alive and in front of him breathing.

Shivaay(whispers): Anika..... You are fine.... You are alive.... I thought I lost you.... But I knew that if I am breathing that means you are breathing as well.... Shivaay Singh Oberoi's life cannot go so easily and he won't let your life go so easily.....

He kissed her hand and let his tears flow freely. Composing himself, he looked at the monitor showing the heartbeats of their baby. He lightly carenessed her flat stomach.

Shivaay (whispers) : Baby, can you hear me.  I am your papa. See don't trouble mumma much okay. She is weak now but once she gets fine, I take care of both of you. Now like a good princess, you will listen to your papa and not leave us ever. Okay princess? You will not leave us naa?

The rate of the heartbeat increased a bit as if telling him that she agreed to whatever he said. He smiled a little and her stomach. Taking out his phone, he called someone.

*Phone conversation *
Shivaay: Om.... Some people from the hospital will come home. Take them to my room.
Om(tensed voice) : Are you fine Shivaay? Why hospital? What happened?
Shivaay: Just do as I say Om.
* Conversation ends *

Shivaay(to sleeping Anika) : Time to go home Love.....

*Oberoi mansion *
Hearing the news about hospital equipments being sent to house made Om quite tensed. Seeing him tensed Gauri asked the reason.

Gauri: Omkaraji you seemed to be tensed. Anything wrong?
Om: Shivaay had called. He said some hospital equipments will be coming home and said me to guide it to his room.  I am feeling scared. I hope nothing happened to him.
Gauri: Don't worry Omkaraji. My Shankarji won't let anything happen to baade bhaiya. Have faith on god.

Om held her hand for some strength and prayed silently for Shivaay's safety.

Within an hour all the equipments were set up and everyone in the family had got to know about it too. Pinky was freaking out.

Pinky: Hai maata rani. What are you doing my Shivaay? Don't know how is he? And why all these machines.  Om, beta call Shivaay and ask him where is he.
Om: Choti maa he isn't picking up my calls.
Pinky: Hai bhagwan. Where are you Shivaay? I have already lost my daughter. Please come back.

The screeching sound of tyres were heard. Everyone became alert. OmRu were the first onces to react. They were about to go out of the mansion when Shivaay entered.

Om: Shivaay where were you? And why weren't you picking up my calls?
Shivaay: Om... I am fine. Nothing happened to me.
Om: Then why all these machines in your room?
Shivaay: You will get to know soon. Just clear the way to my room.
Pinky(going to him with tensed face) : Shivaay... Where were you? (sees the bandage on his arm) And how did this happen?
Shivaay(cupping her face) : Mom... I am fine. It's just a small accident.  I will tell you all everything. But please wait for sometime.  (to everyone) You all please go to my room and wait. I'm coming within 10 minutes.

Everyone agreed and went to his room. Shivaay sighed deeply thinking about the reactions of the family seeing Anika. Shaking away those thoughts, he went outside.

*Shivika's room*
The whole family was waiting for Shivaay patiently. But their restlessness was increasing.

Rudra: I can't wait anymore.  I am going to look for bhaiya.
Om: Rudra... When Shivaay said to wait we should respect his words.
Rudra: But..... (stopped seeing everyone looking behind him with a shocked expression) What happened O?
Om(shocked): Anika bhabi....
Rudra(humour): What are you saying O? You......(turned around and became shocked too) Bhabi...

As Shivaay had expected, everyone was shocked seeing Anika. He went pass his family and put Anika on the bed softly. A nurse entered behind them and put the necessary things.

Shivaay: Thank you so much.  You may leave.
Nurse: But Sir, if you need any help then.
Shivaay: Me and my Family are there to look after her. If there is any emergency, we will manage.

She nodded and went. Covering Anika with the duvlet, he kissed her forehead. Finally turning towards the Family, he found everyone in tears.

Shivaay: I had said naa... Anika will be fine.... My Ishqbaazi finally won.....

Pinky cried out loudly and went towards Anika. She sat down beside her and carenessed her hair softly. Tears weren't stopping.

Pinky: Shivaay... Anika... Anika... Where did you find her? And all these?

Shivaay explained everything to them, how he found her and her condition too.

Gauri: Shankarji finally heard my prayers. He brought back Anika Bhaujayi.
Bhavya: Not only that even Shivaay bhaiya's love brought her back.
Pinky: Now I will take care of my daughter. (wiping her tears) She will wake up very fast you all will see.
Shivaay: Mom, you aren't well either. Doctor has told you not to take stress. Don't worry I will take care of Anika.
Om: We all will take care of Bhabi. What say?
Gauri: Haa... Ekdum.

Everyone agreed happily. Turn by turn everyone sat beside her and told her to wake up soon. But Rudra seemed to be lost somewhere. He neither spoke a word nor meet Anika. Shivaay thought of talking to him later.

*Night*
*Poolside*
Shivaay was smiling lightly looking at the moon. Today, he was relieved to see his Anika and baby safe. Just still danger was hovering over them. And now when they are with him, he will do every possible thing to keep them safe. Rudra walked in to the poolside to see his bhaiya smiling after a long time.

Rudra: Bhaiya, you called me?
Shivaay(patting the place beside him) : Sit here. (he sits) Now tell me what's wrong with you?
Rudra(avoiding eye contact) : What is wrong with me? I'm fine.
Shivaay: And you think I will buy that I am fine of yours. Just spill the beans Rudy.
Rudra(tears in eyes) : I just got too overwhelmed seeing bhabi. But that condition of her broke me completely. That's why I didn't meet her.
Shivaay: Do you know what would Anika say when she sees you like this? (he nodded no) Why is my devar crying? Why is my Rudy not talking to me? Is he angry on his bhabi? Are you angry on her?
Rudra: No bhaiya. I can never be angry on Bhabi.  I...
Shivaay: Just scared.... Right? (he nodded) (hugged him sideways) Don't be scared. She is fine and with us. We all will take care of her and make her better. Now go and meet her. If she gets to know that you didn't meet her then she will become sad. Go and meet her.

Rudra wiped his tears away and went to meet Anika. Shivaay saw him going and turned back to the moon.

Shivaay: Wake up fast Anika. Otherwise this Family will become weak. And me too....

*15 days later*
Anika's condition had improved a lot and doctors were telling that she would wake up any time soon.  Shivaay after hearing this used to stay beside her all the time without going to office. He wanted to be the first one to meet her.

And finally all the prayers of the Family became effective. Anika opened her eyes and the first person she saw was Him. Shivaay smiled seeing her with tears. No words were exchanged between them. Doctors came and checked her.

Doctor : She is out of danger now.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief hearing it. Shivaay closed his eyes in peace hearing it. He felt as if his life had come back to him finally. But seems like, destiny wasn't in a mood to keep him happy.

Anika: Who are they?
Doctor: What do you mean by who are they? Don't you recognize them Mrs. Anika?
Anika: No... And who is Anika?
Doctor(understanding what has happened) : What exactly do you remember?
Anika: Nothing. Everything is blank to me.  I don't remember anything.... (hods her head tightly)
Shivaay(recovering from the shock and went towards her): Anika... (removing her hand)
Anika(confused): Anika... Is my name Anika?
Shivaay: Yes... Your name is Anika... Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi.... My wife.... And the eldest bahu of the Oberoi Family.
Anika: Wife? Your wife? You are my husband? (he nodded) (looks at others) And these are your Family?
Shivaay: Our Family Anika. (introducing everyone except Gauri).
Anika(pointing at Gauri) : Who is she?
Shivaay: You have two relations with her. (she looked confused) She is your sister Chutki as well as your devrani, Om's wife.
Anika: My sister? Then where is my Family?
Shivaay(showing everyone) : This is your Family Anika.
Anika: Wow! I have such a big Family.
Shivaay: You rest now.  I will bring your food.
Anika(holds his hand) : You won't leave me naa because I don't remember anything.
Shivaay(holds her hand tightly) : I will leave you..... Never.....

He kissed her forehead lovingly and she closed her eyes feeling it. He carenessed her cheek lightly and she closed her eyes feeling drowsy. By that time, everyone had left the room. He finally let his tears flow down. He kissed her hand tightly and finally composed himself. He went out to see his family broken.

Shivaay: Nothing to worry. What happens if she doesn't remember us but we know her right? We will make new memories with her.
Om(concerned): Shivaay, are you fine?
Shivaay: I'm fine Om.  I need to talk to doctor. Look after her till I come back.

Everyone became tensed seeing him bottling up his emotions. But was helpless as well.

Pinky: Pata nehi bhagwan itna kathor kaise ho sakte hai? Why always my kids? What fault they have done?
Gauri: I got my baadi jiji back but, she doesn't even remember her sister's name. Why does it always happens to me? Why?
Om: We can't loose hope like that. We need to stay strong for Shivaay and bhabi. Like Shivaay said, what happens if she doesn't remember us. We know her and we will make new memories with her.
Rudra: Haa O. We will make new memories with her. And this time all will be happy once.(Everyone agreed. )

Tej:  But Anika Gauri sisters how?
Om: Shivaay.... He wanted the records of Kalyani mills to destroy it completely where he found a picture of bhabi and Gauri with their father Harsh Vardhan Trivedi. When I saw it, I said that the smaller one was Gauri and the other one was her elder sister. Both of them got separated in childhood. He did further investigation and found that both Gauri and bhabi are sisters. Shivaay wanted to say this to both of them together but....
Gauri: Though I don't remember my childhood but now I can make new memories with Bhaujayi... I mean jiji.
Bhavya: We all will make new memories.

*Shivaay's side*
Doctor: Mr. Oberoi, Mrs. Anika has lost her memory completely.
Shivaay(while looking out of the window) : I know that doctor. Just tell me whether there is a chance of remembering everything or not?
Doctor: It's a 50-50 chance.
Shivaay: Anika should know about the baby. How?
Doctor: I guess it would be better if you disclose it to her. She might not react at first but you need to keep patient and handle the situation carefully.
Shivaay : I will do it doctor.
Doctor : Then I should take my leave. Please come back for check up after a week.

He nodded momentarily and the doctor left him in his thoughts. With those thoughts in his head, he went to prepare soup for Anika.

Shivaay(thinking): I have to deal it with it very carefully.  I shouldn't scare her or stress her too much.  I can do it.

He took the bowl of soup and went towards their room.

*Shivika's room *

Shivaay kept the soup aside and went towards her. He slowly carenessed her hair which mads her open her eyes.

Shivaay(smiles): You woke up. Let me help you.
Anika: I can manage.
Shivaay: When I am there, you don't need to manage anything by yourself.

His words created havoc within her. She let him do whatever he wants. Slowing blowing over the liquid, he placed it in front of her mouth. She drank it without moving her eyes from him. After finishing, he wiped out the remaining and placed the bowl on the sidetable. He gave her the medicines while she had it in one go. After everything, he was still sitting beside her. He slowly took her hands in his and kissed it. She felt some tickling sensation at the buttom of her stomach.

Shivaay : Anika, I know you don't remember anything or anyone. I can understand your inner turmoil. Don't worry, I will always be there beside you.
Anika : Can I ask you something?
Shivaay: Anything Love.
Anija(blushed lightly hearing Love) : I want to know about our marriage and everything. Please.
Shivaay: But doctor said not to strain your brain.
Anika : I just want to know how we got married? And whether... We... We... (blushed deeply)
Shivaay(tightening his hold over hers) : Anika... We are happily married for almost two years. We met quite unexpectedly, became enemies then friends. Marraige just happened between us.... Then we became each others strength and weakness. We confessed our love for each other and even took our relationship to the next level. And(keeping his hand over her stomach) the symbol of our love is growing in your womb.

Anika was shocked hearing it. She was pregnant but she doesn't remember anything about it. She put her hand on her stomach lightly as if she would hurt the baby.

Anika: How? I mean.... Seriously?
Shivaay: Haa Anika. Our baby is growing in your womb.
Anika(with tears): Our baby... Our baby....
Shivaay(eyes got filled) : Yes, Anika... Our baby....

She started crying with a big smile and Shivaay hugged her tightly. She unknowninly hugged him back too. He felt at peace to finally feel her in his arms.

Shivaay(breaking the hug) : Can I make you wear this? (showing her the chain)

She agreed and he delicately made her wear it. She felt the locket and saw AS engraved in it.

Shivaay: AS for Anika And Shivaay.
Anika: It's so beautiful.
Shivaay: You liked it?
Anika: Hmm.. thank you....

Her smiled made him happy and promised to always keep that smile alive.

*5 months later *
Time rolled by.... Anika who was intially hesitate towards Shivaay started accepting him again. Shivaay, who saw her hesitation use to break internally but never showed his feelings. He would always give her the most needed space controlling himself. Recently, he was observing her changed behavior towards him. She has finally started accepting him. He understood that when one night, she had requested him to sleep on the bed beside her. Though he declined, but her oh so famous dialogue, " Haa why would you listen to your wife? I have become fat now. So you won't even look at me. " made him agree instantly. He had slept beside her but with some distance between them. He found her staring at him and gestured her what. She got up, spread his right hand and lied down on his chest silently. He was shocked seeing her move but come out of it soon and hugged her. He kept on looking at her throught out the night. Her small angelic smile made him the happiest person. He kissed her hair which increased her smile more.

*7th month of pregnancy *
Today, there was an appointment, and Anika had been waiting for Shivaay. But seems like, his office had prevented him from coming. She became angry.

Anika: Shivaay didn't come till now. (talking to baby) Baby we will not talk to Papa today. See, he forgot us. He said that he will come back within 2 hours but he hasn't.

"So someone is complaining against me to my baby", said someone. She looked up to see him standing by the door leaning against it. She made a cute angry face and turned her face away. He chuckled seeing her childish behavior.

Shivaay: Sorry, Love. But I was stuck in traffic.
Anika: Go hell with your excuses. We aren't talking with you.
Shivaay(keeping his hand over her swollen belly) : Baby, you won't talk to your Papa? (he felt a kick and Anika winched) Baby don't hurt mumma.... Okay I am sorry baba.  I became late because of this.

Anika saw through the corner of her eyes and screamed in excitement seeing her favorite candies. She had demanded them, early this morning and he being the doting husband had brought her.

Anika(hugged him tightly) : Thank you Shivaay..... (kisses his cheek) You are the best....

He felt so good with the kiss. He smiled to the fullest seeing her. He can never be tired of looking at her. Later, they went for the appointment and the journey back home was one full of their silly fights over tbe gender of the baby. Shivaay stuck with girl while Anika with boy.

*9th month of pregnancy *
Anika was looking grumpy and her devars and devranis weren't able to decipher the reason behind it.

Rudra: Bhabi, if you don't tell us what the matter is then how can we solve it?
Gauri: Haa jiji. Tell us what happened? Why such a sad face?
Bhavya: Haa bhabi. You need something. Like some curvings.

But everything seemed futile. Pinky was watching past the room and saw her Bahu in grumpy mood.

Pinky: What happened? Why is Anika so grumpy?
Gauri: That is what we are trying to find out choti maaji.
Pinky(carenessing her hair) : Anika beta what happened? Won't you tell your maa.
Anika(finally speaking) : Shivaay....
Om(surprised): Shivaay... What did he do?
Anika: He..... He... He is ignoring me and is spending too much time in office now a days.
Pinky: He is...
Om(cutting her in between) : Why are you getting so much effected bhabi?
Anika: Why shouldn't I be effected? Aare he is my husband.
Om: He is only your husband nothing else right. So why does it effect you so much? Maybe he is spending time with someone else...
Anika : How can he do like that? (starts crying) He said he loves me and now he is cheating on me....
Gauri: Jiji... Nothing like that...
Om: You know what bhabi.  I guess we should go and check him. What if he.... Oh shame shame....
Anika(angry voice) : No he can't do like that... He is mine... Only mine....

She stood up and walked out of the room with wobbly steps. Everyone shot daggers at Om for such a stunt.

Om: Just making bhabi realise her feelings that it. Gauri, at least you believe me.
Rudra: O, if anything goes wrong then we all hit you with broom stick.
Pinky : Corrects. Now go with Anika. Don't leave her alone.

*Oberoi Industry *
Shivaay was working on a project very seriously that's why he was being a little ignorant towards Anika. He was trying to complete the task as soon as possible, so that he can become free till the baby arrives. He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't see one of his female employees enter his cabin.

Sheela: Sir, I need your signature in these papers.
Shivaay: Sure.

He pulled the file from her resulting her to fall on top of him. He became shocked and was trying to move her away when a sound bang of the door stutled them. He looked up to see an enraging Anika. He gulped seeing her anger. Before, he can understand what happened, Sheela was pulled away from him and thrown out of the cabin. Anika locked the door of the cabin and walked towards him with slow steps.

Shivaay(gulped): Anika, I can explain everything. Please listen to me once....
Anika(stands in front of him and looked directly into his eyes) : Time to hear has gone.... Now only my actions will speak....

Before, he could comprehend anything he felt her lips on his shocking him to the core. She started kissing him widely first due to jealousy and secondly her hormones. She bit his lower lip hard making him hiss in pain. She explored every inch of his mouth and finally left when she became out of breath. She went towards his ears and whispered dangerously.

Anika: Don't you dare look at other ladies. Otherwise I will not leave you.... Because you are mine...

Shivaay was shocked hearing her and she swiftly left his cabin and office leaving him astonished.

*10th month of pregnancy *

Due date was quite near and Shivaay was freaking out like hell. He had articles regarding the pain a woman experiences during child birth. He was getting panicked thinking Anika in that state. Pinky and Janvi tried to make him understand that after this pain, a woman gets the most beautiful and precious gift of her life. And he needs to be strong for her. After a lot of sessions of motivation, Shivaay finally was ready to face the reality. And then the day came. Anika was screaming like hell and Shivaay was constantly trying to make her calm. Even during the delivery, she had forced Shivaay to accompy her.

Doctor: Anika one last time.
Anika(fully drained) : I can't...
Shivaay(kissing her forehead) : One last time.... For me... Please love.....

She inhaled deeply and with all her force pushed with a huge cry.

Anika: Shivaay......

"Wah... Wah... ",the sweet sound of the cry of baby resonated through the walls of the OT. Anika smiled hearing it and so Shivaay.

Doctor: It's a girl.
Anika: You won Billuji.... You finally got your princess....

She closed her eyes in tiredness while Shivaay stood prelaxed hearing her call him Billuji. He thought did she regain her memory?

*Later*
Everyone was enjoying with the new member of the family especially Rudra as he got promotion finally. Shivaay was beside Anika who was still sleeping. She opened her eyes and looked around.

Anika: Shivaay....
Shivaay: Anika... You are awake. Here let me help you. (makes her sit)
Anika: Baby?
Shivaay: It's a girl. See I won.
Anika: You had to nehi toh apki tadi ka chop ho jata.
Shivaay(shocked): What did you say?
Anika(smiled): Tadi, chop, Billuji, muchmuchi, tadibaaz, Baggad billa, Sweet Singh Oberoi..... I remember everything....

Happiness was no bound for Shivaay. He finally got his Anika back... His Khidkitod Anika back.... He hugged her tightly and kissed her hair continuously. A loud cry echoed through the room breaking their moment. Their daughter is sure an attention seeker like her father. Anika chuckled and Gauri gave her the baby.

Anika: Aww... see naa Shivaay, she has the same eyes as your... ganzi aakhe.....
Shivaay: But she looks like you... Exact carbon copy.
Anika: Did you decide any name?
Shivaay: Aaradhya... Aaradhya Shivaay Singh Oberoi.

*FLASHBACK ENDS*

Shivaay: You got your memory back and everything was fine.  I was more than happy. But this fear of loosing you never went. Whenever you go away from me for some work or other, I feel as if I won't be able to see you again. But with time I have tried to cope myself up but seems like I am still not over yet.
Anika: Shivaay.... I am leaving you sooner or later. Did you get that? Hamari ishqbaazi hamesh jiti hai aur jit te rahegi...... (leans her head on his shoulder) Do you remember how Avi was a surprise for us?
Shivaay(wrapping his hand around her) : Of course, how can I forget that. Aaru demanded a sibling on her 4th birthday.  I mean come-on who does that?
Anika: When she has chachus like Rudra and Om.

They went down the memory line. Anika's sudden pregnancy news, family's happiness, high amount of care and love, extreme cases of mood swings and Shivaay was the poorest fellow to bare it all, and finally Avi came. Aaru was the happiest one and she for the first time held him hand and said, "You are my responsibility from now on.... " and Shivika couldn't feel more proud on their daughter.

"Mumma, Papa", a sweet voice came breaking their thoughts. Shivaay left Anika and turned around to see their little munchkins. Shivaay called them and the two of them settled down in their lap. And the usual family time began with Aaru long explanations regarding her trip , snoopy and his new friend, Dadi and Baadi dadi's sweetness, Baadi Baadi Dadi's magical stories regarding their parents, Chachu and chachis showering love and then her other siblings - Aryan(Rikara's son) and Suhani(Ruvya's daughter).

The night sky as always witnessed the beautiful scene....

Whatever happens Ishqbaazi will always win over Naftarbaazi.....

*The End*

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