'Amount recovered' Shivay's phone buzzed showing up the message. Smile flashed throughout his face as he looked up and noticed her folding the clothes and setting it inside the almirah

"Anika Anika" excitedly he ran towards her and pulled her up in his arms and swirled her over effortlessly continuously uttering her name.

She laughed and screamed thinking what is the matter but he swirled her like swirling a light silk cloth.

"What's the matter stupid?" she managed to ask as he put her down with that never ending smile and sparkle in his eyes.

"That 50,000 rupees got lost on the day of our marriage got recovered" he answered "let me inform others as well" he ran out of the room quickly putting the phone in his pocket.

She guessed about the hidden tension and after asking Priyanka she mentioned about money but now the matter was clear to her as Shivay explained further. A big amount of Rs. 50,000 had got lost on the day of wedding and everyone was tensed thinking who might have dared to enter into their house to steal the amount as it questioned their security as well. And now after much of investigation the police in work got the trace of that non significant thief who stole the money for his needs. Shivay bucked up to go to the police station to bring back the amount.

"I will also go" Anika called from back stopping her dear husband.

"No Anika, you stay at home please and what will you do going there? Just stay here, I will go and come back really soon" he assured.

But noticing her face saddening he waited a bit more to cheer her up. Shakthi stepped in the scenario looking at Anika's face and smiled brushing his hand at Anika's back.

"Beta she is the goddess Lakshmi of this house, we were tensed regarding this amount right and see how we got it back the moment she stepped in our house, always stay happy beta" Shakthi looked affectionately at Anika saying the last part of the sentence.

"Okay I will take her along" Anika happily moved forward and then came back.

Touching the feet of Pinky and Shakthi her eyes shed a drop of tear as her lips curled up in a smile. Pinky nodded no and dropped a kiss over Anika's forehead and blessed her. For them the amount never mattered but the happiness they saw in Anika's eyes knowing she is the lucky charm of that house enlightened their heart. She was happy and looking at their daughter happy, any parent would feel on top of the world. Shivay smiled looking at his family, who altogether make him his strong self.

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Stepping in her house long after eight days, all the emotions struck Anika altogether. Shivay held her shoulders stepping close as she looked around her house, the same as she left it during bidaai. They are here at Anika's maternal place for the very last ritual of marriage in bengali marriage's ritual book.

Mother Mukherjee welcomed them smilingly and offered them sweets as per gesture.

"Maa, Shivay won't have sweets, he will directly eat food" Anika said returning back the sweets plate her mother have to Shivay.

"Having one sweet won't do any harm" Shivay tried taking back the plate but just one stare from his daring dear wife was enough to shut him down.

Anika's mother and father smiled looking at both of them and prayed for all the happiness for their children.

"Then you have just one sweet, I am setting up the table for lunch" mother's do have their own great technique to take revenge, thought Anika.

Lunch was cheerful as Anika shared her new experiences and Shivay complained knowing no one would scold him there, unlike his own family. The laughter rang through the walls of Anika's maternal house after many days. She walked up towards her room and another blow of emotions held her at the doorstep, she missed her sister.

'Di, I miss you too' Anika imagined Ishana uttering the words but then she smiled at her own imagination and went inside. The photo frames are much clean, probably her mother was missing both of them. Her washroom was dry with no indiscipline, she missed all these at her new house but here too everything has changed for her. She went forward to check her old clothes in the cupboard to find most of the space empty. Ishana's stuffs were taken away.

"Beta, this room now belongs to you and Shivay and Ishana has shifted to Sahil's room" her mother informed from behind.

The air fell awkward, she never imagined such changes and now sudeenly accepting all these became very suffocating to her. She imagined how bad must have Ishana felt while shifting her stuffs.

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Ishana's face saddened knowing her mother's decision to shift her stuffs to Sahil's room. That room belonged to her as well but her mother strictly asked her to shift her stuffs at least because Shivay will also need a private room for himself to stay when he comes to their house. Her mother allowed her to sleep there but shifting stuffs were necessary. Not having any choice she shifted all her necessities to Sahil's room and cupboard.

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"She will sleep with you Anika when she comes back" coming back from her imagination Anika smiled looking at Shivay.

"Let's go?" he asked further looking at the twilight.

She nodded yes, her heart felt heavier at the thought of leaving her parents alone. Her parents promised her to visit her soon but the heaviness inside her heart did not decrease a bit as she moved forward towards the door.

'Tring tring' Shivay's phone rang as he stepped out of the house.

"Yes" he replied and with passing moments his smile grew wide.

"Thank you, thank you so much Mr. Gomez, means a lot" he cut the call and looked at Anika with that sparkling azure eyes, which is capable of make her skip heartbeats.

"What happened Shivay?" she asked coming out of the trance.

"You are seriously our lucky charm, my lucky charm, Papa has said it right, you are the best" he continued praising her followed by thank yous.

"What is the matter Shivay?"  she asked yet again getting happy vibes all around her.

"The deal that we lose last time due to that character scandal of mine is in our hand now, we got that damn deal Anika, yes... yes..." Shivay can't be much grateful to her, all because of her, his mind reminded him.

Anika's parents congratulated them and blessed them for many more success. Going back home he broke the news with happiness filled in his voice. She was much happy to see him all happy. Thanking God from her heart she looked towards him and his brothers having fun chat. 'Lucky charm' it is what Oberoi family has already named her.

"I have a sad news too, to share" suddenly the laughter died listening to Shivay speak further.

"For a year or two I will have to shift to New York to flourish our company thete" he spoke looking at the eyes of his mother.

Previously he never left them alone for such extended time, apart from his abroad studies which also had long two months break after exams. He looked at Anika who was all silent since the time he disclosed the news. Her happiness was evident but this news has hit her somewhere deep, he will leave her... for two long years. Fear engulfed her heart, memories of last time shook her drying up her throat.

"What about Anika Shivay? She is your wife" she heard Pinky taking her side like always. Tinge of hope sparkled but next words followed from Shivay's side held her silent.

"She will stay here, I can't take her there at this moment. I am myself unsure about my stay and apart from that, her joining back to her office is soon then how am I supposed to ask her to accompany me when I have promised not to interfere in her professional life" daggers stabbed his heart at the thought of leaving her and going away for almost two long years.

Dinner went silent with no more cheerful discussion about the upcoming venture. Shivay tried initiating topics related to business but that failed miserably as Omkara promised to look after Indian business all alone. He specifically noticed Anika who looked happy from outside but he knows how much hurt she is, and loosing this opportunity will be a drawback to the company he and his brother has built all by their hardwork after their fathers'.

"Good night Mom" with that Anika walked towards their room.

Smile did not die but sadness in her eyes was evident too.

"Anika, I need to talk to you" he walked close closing the door.

"Congratulations Shivay, see your dreams are getting fulfilled and I am so happy for you. Now I will get the entire cupboard to keep my clothes for long two years, no one would scold me regarding cupboard discipline and my life would be so much easier" her voice held that pain which she tried hard to hide.

Shivay remembered his first day lectures to her regarding sharing his almirah and cupboard with her. His discipline towards clothes management had her in splits. And now listening back the same words in different context is hurting him more.

"I will miss you" the tears she was holding back since long now cascaded down listening to this sentence from his mouth.

"I can never bind you Shivay, you have your dreams as I have mine, so please follow them. Your success would made me happier" she confessed looking away.

"You have all the rights Anika, just say once that you don't want me to go away and I won't" his throat shivered.

"Go Shivay, make your dreams come true" shedding tears she freed him.

Not able to handle the pain anymore he neared her and hugged her tight from back. Tear drops touched her shoulder that made her more weak. Her hands brushed over his but nothing worked, the thought of him going away haunted her, the entire large room and she staying alone in that scared her, most importantly her new feelings towards him hurt her more. Her mind advised to set him free while her heart asked her to hold him back and this time her mind ruled over.

He slowly turned her towards him, eyes her red eyes his lips quivered to confess his feelings but his plans held him back. 'What if she breaks down more listening to my feelings, what if I fail to part ways for time being confessing my love, no Shivay, for better future of everyone you need to go away, you need to earn game for everyone's comfort and you can never ask her to leave her job to accompany you' looking into her eyes all these thoughts clouded upon him.

"When are you leaving us?" her way of always twisting questions to ask.

"After two days, I booked my ticket" he informed.

Her understanding expression and that sweet smile was all relief into his stormy heart. Pulling her closer he rested his chin above her shoulders, the place for his ultimate peace beside his mother's lap.

"I will be fine Shivay, don't worry about me" she brushed her hands casually behind his back.

Pulling apart he looked into her eyes once again, that showed pure understanding and trust over him. Leaning closer her locked his lips with her gently savouring her taste, first kiss after their marriage. They remembered how they used to steal kisses before their marriage and make excuses. He smiled at the memory of their very first kiss when his urge and jealousy swept over him to not let her become else's. Breaking the kiss she looked contentedly in his eyes.

"I will wait for you Shivay for my entire lifetime" with that said they hugged again promising trust and faith always.

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