Recap: Jerald trap Ranjani in the lift. Ishwar save Anika from Amir.

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Nancy hugged and patted Anika's back comforting her to stop her cry. 

Nan: Ana, you will believe and do whatever I say right ?

Anika nodded her head as yes still crying over her shoulder. Nancy pulled back from the hug and cupped Anika's face wiping her tears.

Nan: Do you want to see your future husband ? Unnoda mama va pakka venama ?

Anika looked at Nancy with wide eyes and Nancy smiled at her.

Nan: Ishwar sir dhan unnoda mama, your future husband...that is why he is so caring to you and helped you. Even now he saved you from Amir. Today morning he came to our home, me and granny met him.

Ishwar came out and Anika ran to him and hugged him with a force that Ishwar took a step back to balance himself. He thought she was still scared of the incident and crying over it but her next words made him look at Nancy in shock filled happiness.

Ani: neenga dhan ennoda mama nu yen sollala ? Why did you not tell me that you are the one for whom I have been waiting to meet for so many years ? Yen mama sollala, unakku yen mela kovama, illa pudikalaya ? (Why did you not tell me, are you angry over me or don't you like me ?)

Nan: Ana, he waited for you to complete your studies and moreover he planned for a surprise but I spoiled it.

Ani: Is it true mama, do you like me ?

Ishwar raised her head from his chest and wiped her tears. He kissed her forehead with his lips lingering for a little longer.

Ish: Sorry for coming to you late, sorry for making you wait such long time but now I'm here and you will be safe, I won't leave you alone. Its a promise Anika....enna kette unna pudikuma nu dhane ? Unna avlo pudikkum...unna mattum dhan pudikkum snow flake...

He hugged her and mouthed thanks to Nancy who was watching them. Nancy informed him to take Anika to his room for sometime and that she would return with their bags. Ishwar took Anika's hand and entered the elevator. When he reached his floor still holding Anika's hand, Lilly was pacing across and stood stunned looking at them.

Ishwar did not spare a look at her and walked straight to his room giving her orders.

Ish: No disturbances Lilly, except for Nancy. If she is here send her in.

Lilly looked at the tiny figure walking holding Ishwar's arms and she could not stop the pain she was going through.

Ishwar made Anika sit on the couch next to him and held her hand with his thumb caressing her thumb gently. He cupped her face with other hand and raised her face to look at him.

Ani: Will you be with me forever, will you protect me always ?

Ish: I will be with you in all times Anika...forever, I will not let anyone harm you.

Ani: But I m not like others, I m not strong to stand for myself, I can't even fight those hurt and bully me, I don't know many things like others do, many say I m innocent but most say I m stupid and fool...still you like me ?

Ish: You are different from others Anika, they know to hurt others but you only know to love and care for others, they know everything but they don't know the most precious thing is being innocent. You are one blessed girl and you are unique from others Anika. You are beautiful in and out unlike others. I like your innocence Anika, I like you being so naive, I like your care nd kindness for others, I like the way you love your friend and granny, In all I love you for being yourself Anika. You never changed even when there were so much of possibilities and situations that could have changed you and I love you for that.. I love you my snow flake...I love you so much....

"Ippadiye iru maaradha"

He kissed her forehead and Anika hugged him.

Ani: thanks for coming into my life mama and don't leave me even if I m annoying you.

Ish: I won't baby....trust me ..

They heard a knock and Ishwar parted himself from the hug and called the person in. Nancy walked in and sat on the seat behind the table. Ishwar sent Anika to the washroom attached with his relaxation room to wash her face and once she was out of sight Ishwar sighed and rubbed his face.

Ish: Thank you Nancy. I expressed my love to Anika and she will love me back very soon. Right now we are running out of time. Our marriage has to happen immediately Nancy and that is tomorrow. Those men are out and I can't wait or risk her life anymore. 

Nan: first of all let go of Amir and don't hurt him more. I don't want you to get caught with Ana by hurting him. Hope you will understand and for the marriage why so soon and why can't we wait for some more days ?

Ish: If only she knew who I am. And they will not doubt if we are married Nancy else there will be more risk involved. Once we are married she will be known as my wife to the world and a member of the elite society. 

Nan: Granny ?

Ish: She knows about our world and the risk invoved if this marriage doesn't happen so she will accept. I want you to return home and speak to her, make her understand. Call me and I will inform driver to pick you and her to my place. And for the marriage I can arrange everything over night. I will take Anika with me to my place and she will accept for the marriage once we talk to her together.

Nancy nodded and Ishwar instructed his driver to take Nancy to Anika's place. 

At the hospital once Ranjani was treated she came out with plaster on her nose and forehead. Jerald took her to the car and called Ishwar from his other mobile and gave it to Ranjani.

Ranjani: Hello Ishwar Sir, I need to meet you please..

Ish: I m so sorry that you got injured in my office. I already fired the security and also informed our legal tem to sue the lift company. Right now I want you to rest well and strictly no college tomorrow. Stay home and get well soon. I m flying out of state for a business meet and will meet you in two days.

Ranj: I thought I could meet you sir...

Ish: No problem just now I spoke to you and once I m back I have a big surprise for you.

Ranj Mv: May be he will propose me or atleast he will take me on a date.

Ranj: I will wait for your return sir.

Ish: Good, bye then.

Jerald dropped Ranjani at her home and returned to office. He saw Lilly sitting with moist eyes and moved towards her.

Jer: Lilly, what happened and why do you look so awful ?

Lilly explained everything to Jerald and expected him to be shocked but he smiled.

Jer: Why do you cry for that Lilly, anyhow our boss hit him right so relax and get back to work. Where is boss now ?

Lil: He is in his room with her Jerald. Its been long time they haven't come out.

Jerald nodded as ok and knocked on Ishwar's room. He entered inside and saw Ishwar and Anika sitting on the couch sipping the juice from the glass. Anika placed the juice on the table and rushed towards Jerald and pulled him towards Ishwar and made him sit next to Ishwar.

Ani: Anna, Ishwar sir dhan ennoda mama, I knew it today and he saved me too. Nancy dhan sonna and you know he said he love me ..she said the later part in a low voice only for Jerald to hear but Ishwar heard it too and chuckled looking at her blushing.

Anika closed her face with her hands and Jerald looked at Ishwar who was trying to hide his blush. 

Jer Mv: Andha kirukki avlo scene potutu ippo semmaya set pannita. ( That lunatic did make so much scene and now has done everything perfectly)

Ani: Anna, did you also know this already and hid it from is it ?

Jer: Ana, would you been so happy if I had said this already ? Everything is for good, be happy my cute little sister.

He pinched her nose and excused from there leaving them alone. Nancy reached home and saw granny lost in thoughts. Looking at Nancy entering alone she panicked and asked for Anika.

Nan: Granny, I m here to speak to you something important and don't worry she is safe and still in the company. Granny, I saw someone following Ana today and don't worry I heard everything you spoke with Ishwar sir in the morning. Don't you think we need to think over what he said. The threat to her life is not simple for us to handle. Only he can protect her granny and you know this very well. They might reach anytime, before that we need to act and save her. Today one of our classmate tired to harrass her in the girls washroom, Ishwar sir saved her before something bad could have happened.

Above everything he loves her so much and I did see that today.

Gra: Ishwar irukkaru la Anika kooda ?

Nan: So you know that she will be safe with him. When me and Ishwar sir went to save her from the boy she ran to Ishwar and seeked her comfort in him. I think they are destined granny. She will be happy only with him. You know what to do next to keep her safe. Those men might reach us in this place anytime.

Gra: We will get her married Nancy....Inform Ishwar to make the arrangements and we will speak to Ana.

Nan: I will inform him and we will have leave to his place. He will bring Anika from office and we will speak to her. Their marriage has to happen tomorrow.

Granny hugged Nancy and she informed Ishwar about granny's decision. Later they started packing the important things alone to move into Ishwar's place.

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A/N:

Lets see if Ishwar will succeed in getting married to Anika the next day before those men find the truth.

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