Recap: Anika fakes her health and help Ishwar to hide his silicon mask and passport.

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Boris who had reached Maldives saw the news of raid at Ishwar's home, office and hotels. He knew that he should wait until things are settled and kept watching the news of the raid.

Ishwar came down dressed in his formal wear and saw Jerry, Nancy at the dining having their morning tea. He saw the officers having a break with breakfast. Passing a smile to them he joined Jerry and Nancy.

Nan: How is Ana ?

Ish: Sleeping and still look very tired so I let her sleep. 

Jer: They have finished their work in all the rooms and only your room is left. They might need Ana out to do their work.

Ish: No worries, I will carry her to the guest room. Nancy inform the maid to serve the breakfast in the guest room next to ours.

Nancy showed a thumbs up and Ishwar returned to his room and saw Anika sitting leaning on the headboard. He sat next to her and kissed her cheeks.

Ish: they need to search this room so I will carry you to the guest room. You can rest there after having breakfast.

As soon as Ishwar and Anika were out of the room two batches of the team entered his room and were quick to make a mess of the room. Whereas Ishwar helped Anika refresh and fed her breakfast. When he was away Nancy gave her tablets and left before he could see them.

It was almost noon when the officers were in the living with Ishwar who had a blank expression on his face. They informed Ishwar that they had to wait until the other team complete their work at his office and hotels. In meantime they were provided with a lavish lunch. By evening they made a report on the raid and stood before Ishwar who was still sitting.

Officer: Thank you so much for the co-operation  Mr. Ishwar. All your records are clean and we appreciate you for being a gentleman and running such a huge business without going against law. We wish all the businessman are like you and help the growth of the nation.

Ish: As much as I would like to enjoy your appreciation that won't help my business anyways now. The entire industry, my clients and people are anxious to know what you found from my home,hotels and office. They might be expecting something spicy like you had recovered kgs of jewels, unaccounted money and what not..

Officer: It will be our responsibility to address the press and media about what we found at your places and you can be assured that your reputation will never be destroyed by us.

Ish: I appreciate that and kindly keep us be away from all this for few days. We couldn't stay here until the entire home is cleaned and things are settled so I need privacy with my family for the week. Hope you don't mind and if you have any documents to be signed or cleared from my side please wait for me. My wife needs me now and I don't compromise anything for her.

Officer: Ofcourse we respect your words and you can have all your time with your family.

Once they left Ishwar turned on the TV to see the media questioning the officers who clearly explained that they had not found anything out of accounts or illegal from Ishwar's office. Infact they had revealed about his various charity organisations which he had kept secret so far and helped many people through it. Soon the social media was showering love and support for Ishwar and the picture of Ishwar carrying Anika became sensational . Youngsters made a hashtag to celebrate the couple and got a strong liking for their chemistry and love.

Anika, Nancy and Jerry hified with Ishwar and now the manager looked very pitiful as they looked at the condition of the house.

Ish: Jerry let the staffs take their time to settle the things back in place. We may shift to our hotel until the work is done. Just let the maids do some packing for us.

They were at the hotel and Ishwar was with Anika in his suite. Ishwar had informed the Dean to deliver the bag to his hotel and was waiting for it. There was a knock on the door and Ishwar opened it to see the manager standing with a bag in his hand. Ishwar received it and checked if the mask was still in good condition and relaxed when it was good for usage.

They were in the living of his suite having dinner. Ishwar was deep in thoughts though he did not stop feeding Anika. He suddenly informed Jerry to called the PA of the home minister. Jerry informed the PA to get the minister on line for Ishwar.

Home minister: congrats Ishwar, for coming out of the raid successfully. I knew you will handle it at ease.

Ish: And I expected that you would handle the NIA from running behind me. Me and you know better that this was not the usual raid. 

H. M: Ishwar trust me, its good to come out clear with proof rather than denying or stopping them which would only build the suspicion on you. Now they have no proofs to doubt you further and before you could ask me I have already handled the matter. Your file is closed and you are no more under the suspect list. You can go on with my words. Even if there is change of government there won't be any problem for you. 

Ish: Thats good really...or I don't mind shutting down my business forever and rest at home with the money I have. Not to mention but I may not be able to give you any money if I choose to shut my business. You know very well that its not about one lakh or one crore which I m talking about.

H. M: I know Ishwar...we are always there to support you and this raid was to prove your innocence.

Ish: Good then, let me know if you need my help by any chance.

H.M: Ofcourse we are here to help each other. I will let you know at the right time.

Ishwar end the call and saw Anika looking at him with open mouth. He pushed her chin up to close her mouth.

Ani: What was that ? Why does the home minister talk so politely like he was scared ?

Ish: Business, politics, government are all inter related in our contry Anika. We cannot exist without each other. Its like a mutual understanding.

Ani: How much do you give him ?

Ish: Its not him...its the government..both state and central. We give them atleast 500 crores during election to support them.

Anika choked on hearing the numbers and Ishwar smiled giving her water.

Ish: These are not one time business and we give whenever it is needed. Not only the government even the media needs it. 

Jer: We have paid 200 crores to telecast our already recorded wedding in chennai resort as live wedding from London.

Ani: Where do you keep all these money ?

Ish: I will take you some day to that place now its not safe. Fine now the raid is over I will leave in the morning. You can stay here or return home but my travel will be a secret. The world will know that I m in my family time as my wife is sick.

Anika squeezed his hand letting him know that she will be fine which made him smile. Ishwar passed a message to Boris about his arrival the next day. Early morning Ishwar packed his clothes and Anika watched him fixing the silicon mask turning into an entirely different person. She took a step back making him chuckle.

Ani: Hey stay away....

Ish: Anika, just a mask doesn't change the fact that I m your husband love. 

He pulled her and pecked her forehead. She placed her cheeks on his chest and kissed him. His one hand was on her shoulder and the other was caressing her waist and stopped on her abdomen.

He broke the hug and removed the mask and kissed her until her lungs was knocked out of air.

Ish: Be safe, take care and miss me.. I will be back soon..

Ani: soon and safe...you are mine and you have no rights to harm what is mine. 

Ish: I love you Anika...

Ani: I love you Ishwar...

He smiled and pecked her forehead. He fixed the mask and came out of the room where Nancy and Jerry were waiting for him. Nancy chuckled looking at his face and Jerry smacked her. After bidding bye to them Ishwar came out of the hotel and got in a cab and reached the airport.

He stood in the line with the passport and ID card. When it was his turn the security got the ticket, ID card from Ishwar and saw his face matching with the ID card and passport.

Security: Mr. Ram ?

Ish: Yes.......

The security returned the ticket and ID card back to Ishwar and let him go. Ishwar sat in his seat and took the sports magazine to pass the time. He had carried a very new mobile with new number for the days he will be away from his family. The flight took off and he closed his eyes as Anika's image flashed making his lips curve up.

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A/N:

Surprise in 100th chapter....😉

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