Shivaay was completely lost in Om's words. 

Shivaay POV:

Do I really love her? Anika is my wife and I am really happy when I am with her. She had become by strength, my best friend. She always understands me and will always be on my side no matter what the situation would be. Kya isi feelings ko pyaar kehthe hai? But does Anika like me? Does she have the same feelings like the one I have? Does she love me? Is she happy with me?

My chain of thoughts were interrupted when I felt some one's hands on me. Its Anika. (POV end)

A: Shivaay aap yaha kya kar rahe hai?

S: Kuch nahi Anika, woh...mujhe....I have a important meeting tomorrow. I was thinking about it. Tumhe kuch kaam tha?

A: Shivaay it's dinner time....

It's then Shivaay saw the time and it showed 9. 

S: Woh mujhe pata hi nahi chala. Did everyone leave?

A: Abhi thodi der pehle hi sab gaye hai. Shivaay aap theek hai na?

S: I am fine Anika. Chalo mujhe bohot bhook lag rahi hai...

Shivika go and have dinner. Shivaay's mind was continuously remembering Om's words. But he acted as if nothing had happened before Anika. After having dinner, Shivika go to their room.

A: Finally Shivaay! Hum ghar waapas aa gaye hai. 

She streched her hands and moved towards pool area. Her favourite place from the whole mansion. 

A: Shivaay aap waha kya kar rahe hai... Yaha aaiyen...

Shivaay goes and sits next to Anika. He saw Anika enjoying the night sky gazing at the stars. He lost himself in her. He places his hand on above of hers and slowly locks his fingers with her. She looks at him. He gives a warm smile. Then Anika rests her head on his shoulder. Shivaay feels very happy when she does it. It's like he have one person in his life who can remove all the stress and tiredness from his life...

A: Shivaay...

Shivaay hummed in response. 

A: Aap theek hai na? Aap ne dinner bhi theek se nahi khaya...

S: Woh kya hai ki jet lag ki wajah se mujhe thoda head ache hai.

A: Kya Shivaay aap mujhe yeh baat abhi bata rahe hai, wait mein aap ke liye aapki medicine laati hoon. Pehle aap andar aayien. You will be relieved if you take rest..

She was interrupted by him.

S: Anika pehle mere baat sunogi! Mujhe kuch nahi hua hai, thoda sa head ache hai. I am fine....

A: Pucca....

S: Ha pucca...

A: Shivaay aap ne toh mujhe dara diya tha...

S: Mujhe kuch nahi hoga, okay!

Anika nods in response. Then Shivaay slowly lies down in her lap. Anika was shocked at the starting but composed herself. Her hand involuntarily moved to his face. She starts caressing his hair. Shivaay completely relaxed himself and was enjoying the moment. He takes Anika's hand and kissed it. Anika blushes...

S: Anika?

A: Hmmmm....

S: Mujhe tumse kuch poochna hai?

A: Ha...

S: Anika it may find silly but you have to answer to it frankly... Okay?

A: Acha baba theek hai!

S: Anika do you believe in love?

Anika was shocked again. Shivaay sees the shock in her face. Anika he called her again and brought her to reality..

S: Anika do you believe in love?

A: Par Shivaay why about this all of a sudden?

S: Bolo na! He requested. 

A: Hmmm.... Well mein believe karti hoon pyaar mein. 

S: Anika tumhare point se pyaar ke baare mein batao?

A: Shivaay mere liye pyaar ka meaning dosti aur trust se hai. Agar hum sachi se kisi par aankh band kar bharosa kar sakte hai toh hum ussse pyaar karte hai. Shivaay when we smile completely after hearing their name, we love them. Meri maa batati thi, jab hum kisise pyaar karte hai toh hum uss insaan ke alawa hume koi aur baat important aur matter hi nahi karti. We always want the other person to be happy always, aur uske chehre pe ek smile lane keliye hum kuch bhi kar sakte hai.....

Shivaay really understood each and every line of Anika and was nodding to her replies. 

S: Anika tumne kisi se pyaar kiya hai?

A: Ha kiya hai... She said casually.

S: What kis se kiya hai?

A: Shivaay I love my family, I love my job, I love y...

She stopped her sentence in the middle and Shivaay stared towards Anika. He felt relieved by her answer, but some where he was sad that she did not take his name. But he understood her. He being in the same situation like Anika wanted to know her true feelings on love. 

S: Anika I think abhi hume so jana chahiye...

A: Yes...

Anika POV:

What have you done Anika? You were about to say I love you to him... Wait, do I love him? He is my husband, my mind said. So what, he is your life partner my heart said. Anika tumne abhi kya kaha ki you find yourself happy when you are with them. You said that if you trust a person completely then you are in love with them. Tumhe toh pehle hi pata hai na Shivaay is your best friend and you trust him more than anyone else in the world. Toh tum Shivaay se pyaar karti ho, my heart said. 

I am in my thoughts when Shivaay called me. (POV end)

S: Anika kaha ko gayi ho!

A: Kuch nahi Shivaay. Shivaay mujhe na ice cream khane ka man hai!

S: What, no way Anika! Tumne abhi time dekha hai kya, tum ice cream kisi aur time pe khalo. Tum bimar padogi..

A: Shivaay agar aap ne mere liye abhi ice cream lekar nahi aayenge toh mein aap se baat nahi karungi...

Saying this she faked anger and made her famous cute pout...

S: Aisi face mat bana do, I will bring it...

Saying this he got up from her lap. 

A: Shivaay bring one for yourself also, because I can't share ice cream with you... Baad mein yeh mat kehna ki tumne mujhse share nahi kiya hai....

S: Tumse yahi ummeed thi! He said sarcastically.

A: Shivaay jaldi jayien na....

S: Okay mam!!!

A: Shivaay mein bhi aati hoon aap ke saath.... 

Both left to the kitchen but to Anika's bad luck ice cream was not there. She felt disappointed. Shivaay saw her face changed into sad one. He immidiately called Khanna and asked him to bring ice cream. Khanna was shocked to the core. Saying yes to his boss, he left with a confused face...

Anika felt very happy and hugged Shivaay tightly. 

A: Shivaay its shoo shweet of you....

She pulled his cheeks and giggled. After having their ice cream both settled themselves on the bed. Anika quickly went into sleep because of jet lag. Shivaay sees her innocent face shining in the night. He tucked her hair. 

S: Anika I think I am in love with you. I can't stay away from you. Agar tum isi feelings ko pyaar kehthi ho then I love you. Mein apni poori zindagi tumse aise hi bitana chahtha hoon. Tumhari choti si pareshaani bhi nahi dekh sakta mein, tumhari khushi keliye kuch bhi karunga mein. Waada karta hoon ki tumhe sab se zyada khush rakhunga. Tumhe itna khush rakhunga ki tumhe aasu bhi bhool jaogi... I love you Anika....

Finally Shivaay felt his inner feelings for Anika. He can't hide it from himself at least. He moved towards Anika and kissed her forehead. Anika smiles and places her hand around him. Shivaay also hugs her and he rests his head near her neck... A small smile formed on his face. He slept with Anika in his arms and in his thoughts...

Finally Shivaay understood his feelings towards her. Enjoy reading everyone. Lots of love to all!!