Thank you for the beautiful cover ImLilMissComplicated It's really awesome....

And sorry for making all of you wait! Had my exams..Finally they are done! No more bak bak now...Enjoy reading!

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Next Day:

Shivaay is seen getting ready to office when Om entered his room.

S: Good morning Om!

O: Morning Shivaay! Aaj tu bohot jaldi mein hai..

S: Woh Singhania's ke saath deal finalize hone waala hai...There are few works left pending.

Om nodded.

O: Acha Shivaay..Mein keh raha tha ki tum office se jaldi aa jao..Anu ko aur Gauri ko bhi acha lagega..

Shivaay nodded.

O: Tujhse ek baat poochna tha!

S: Go on.

O: Shivaay tu aur Anika...I mean both of you..You understand what I am saying right?

S: I am sorry Om meine yeh baat tumse chupaya hai...I love her!

O: Are you serious Shivaay?

S: Om I am really serious.

Both of them hugged each other.

O: Tumne usse bataya?

S: Nahi...I know how much stressed she is with all the marriage works..I thought to propose her after her brother's wedding..

O: I agree with you...And by the way I saw both of you were stealing glances the day Anika came here for inviting us!

Shivaay got embarrassed.

S: It's not like that..

He stammered.

O: Kaash yaha Rudra hota!

S: Om...kisi ko mat batana please...After I propose her I will bring her here and say to everyone..And Rudra ko toh bilkul mat batana! Uske pet mein kuch nahi chupta hai!

Om giggled and nodded.

S: I am running late...I have to go!

O: Shivaay breakfast?

S: Not now! I am really late!

He left and Om sighed. But he was really happy when Shivaay told that he loves her. And like a best friend to Shivaay, he promised to himself he will not say it to anyone.

Anika was completely busy with attending guests and talking with her relatives. She did not get a second gap to relax herself but she never complained. She was waiting for evening.

Evening:

Shivaay was looking stunning in black three piece suit with his hair perfectly gelled. He put on the watch that she had gifted. He was looking elegant. All the Oberoi's got ready and decided to move to sangeeth venue.

Venue:

The venue was beautifully decorated and Virika were looking like a royal couple. Jeevika was wearing a navy blue lehenga and Viren was wearing a navy blue and black coloured sherwani.

Anika and her friends were busy clicking pictures because they will be busy after the sangeeth starts. Gauri came towards Anika.

G: Anu...Obeori's arrived!

Anika's face was glowing like a 1000W bulb and Gauri smiled. Aniri moved towards Obeori's along with Avinash.

Anika's costume:

Shivaay's heart skipped seeing her. How can she be so beautiful, sweet and hot at the same time he wondered.

Pinky: Anika beta...Tum bohot khoobsorat lag rahi ho! Hayee tujhe kisi ka nazar na lage..

She caressed her face. Anika smiled. She hugged Omru and Bhavya.

A: Aap sab aayien na..

She took everyone and Obeori's settled down. ShivOmRu along with Bhavya were sitting together. Elder Oberoi's on one table and Dadi along with Anika's nani nanu at one table. Anika made sure all the guests were comfortable. Shivaay's gaze never left her, even for a second.

He adored the way she greeted everyone and the constant smile on her face made him smile. Anika saw Shivaay and he winked. Her jaw dropped. He giggled and she turned her gaze away. She saw her friend Payal staring at Shivaay. She got angry. 

Shivaay looked at the direction Anika was looking at. He saw one girl was checking him out and looked at Anika who was completely pissed off. Anika moved towards her.

A: Payal why are checking him out?

P: Anu..He looks hot!

A: Payal behave...He is my guest!

She raised her voice. Shivaay was having hard time controlling his laugh.

A: Payal tum ek aur baar usko dekhoge na..Mein Rishab(her boyfriend) ko bol dunga!

Anika dragged Payal away and looked at Shivaay. She raised her eye brows looking at Shivaay.

S(in mind):

So my Anu is jealous! She looks cute when she is angry.

His laugh died when he saw Mahir moving towards Anika. He clenched his fist tightly. Anika and Gauri moved towards the stage.

A: Ladies and gentlemen...Mein hoon aap sab ka favourite Anika..Welcome to Virika's sangeeth!

G: Lets begin the first performance with team bride!

The first performance was given by Jeevika along with her friends on Pallo Latke. While everyone were enjoying the performance Shivaay was glaring at Mahir because he was continuously talking with his Anika.

He was not able to digest the fact that both of them were friends. He unwillingly tore his gaze and looked at the stage but through the corner of his eye he was watching her. Jeevika's performance ended with huge round of applauds.

A: Team bride ki performace toh dekh liya...Now lets invite team IIT's...Mera matlab hai dulha ji and his friends!

Viren and his friends danced on Aaj ki Party. Anika and her friends hooted for Viren's performance while Shivaay was busy smiling at her innocence. The next performance was given by Jeevika's parents along with Anika's badi ma and bade papa. Viren and Jeevika enjoyed the performance and so did everyone.

Suddenly lights were dimmed. Everyone looked confused when they heard a voice. It's Anika.

A: Viru and bhabhi...Aap ke liye ek surprise hai!

Spotlight fell on three people. Virika were shocked to see their childhood teachers standing with a bright smile on their faces. Shivaay knew Anika's plan and he smiled seeing his Anu's excitement. The couple moved towards their teachers and hugged them tightly.

Ru: Who are they? Viren bhaiyya seems to be very much happy!

S: Viren aur Jeevika ke school teachers hai!

Rudra looked at him shockingly.

R: Aap ko kaise pata?

S: Mujhe Anu ne bataya!

He realized what he said.

S: Woh Rudy...mein keh raha tha ki..once she told me about this!

R: Lekin..

S: Shut up Rudra...Stop your doubts!

Rudra pouted.

Gauri: Di and jiju...How is the surprise?

Viren moved towards Gauri and Anika and hugged them tightly. Everyone went awe looking at the duo.  Mahir moved towards Aniri.

M: yaha toh emotional scene ho raha hai..

Everyone giggled. Next performance was given by Anika, Gauri along with her friends on Chittiyaan kalaiyaan. ShivOm's jaws were dropped to see Aniri rocking the dance floor.

S(in mind): I didn't knew she dances with such grace! I am falling more for you Anu!

Next performance was given by Dev and Sonakshi on Kala chashma. Everyone cheered for their performance. 

The next performance made Shivaay and Om's blood boil as Anika, Mahir along with Gauri danced on Dil chori.

S(in mind):

Yeh Mahir sach mein ek flirt hai..How can he dance with both of them like that..Om ko bhi gussa aa raha hai..This man is getting on my nerves!

He tightly clenched his fist when Mahir was holding her hand and dancing. His tolerance level was gone. Soon the performance got ended with everyone clapping. After the performance the trio got down and Anika moved to check dinner arrangements. 

Taking this as a chance he moved towards her saying that he wants to attend a phone call. Anika looked at the arrangements and turned back to bump into Shivaay. He was very angry and Anika got confused.

A: Shiv..Are you okay?

S: Anu mujhe tumse baat karni hai! Chalo mere saath..

A: Shiv..Abhi nahi..Mujhe kaam hai..

S: Anu I really want to talk something very important!

She sensed his anger and he held her hand. He saw staircase towards one side and took her to terrace area. Though he was angry he did not held her hand tightly. Anika was confused a lot and did not speak a word but was tensed. Both of them reached the place. The place was shining with lights.  He pinned her gently to a wall.

A: Shiv kya hua? Is everything okay?

S: Nothing is fine Anu...Kuch bhi theek nahi hai!

He just yelled.

A: Shiv...Mujhe bataiyen na baat kya hai?

S: Tum Mahir ke saath dance kyu kar rahi thi Anu?

A: He is my friend Shiv...Bachpan ka dosth hai woh mera..

S: Toh mein bhi tumhara dosth hoon na Anu...And I don't want to see you with anyone else..

A: Shiv...What happened to you? Why are you doing this?

S: You are asking me...Khud ko check karo Anu...Tum badal chuki ho...I thought only you share your everything to me...Mujhe laga ki tum sirf mere saath dance kar sakti ho..Mujhe laga tha ki tum sirf mujhe apna best friend maanti ho...Mujhe laga ki tum sirf mere saath hi comfortable ho..Mein tujhe kisi aur ke saath nahi dekh sakta hoon Anu..I thought you only talk all the matters with me...It hurts me seeing you with someone else Anu.. But I never thought you have a separate world without me in it..I thought you are only mine..It was my mistake!

A: Shiv just shut up...Ek baat aur nahi sunungi mein..You are comparing yourself with Mahir...How could you? Mahir and I are friends for almost 10 years...Ha yeh baat sach hai ki mein uske saath comfortable hoon...And that's because we are just friends..I didn't knew you will think like this..

A tear escaped from her eye and she wiped it immediately.

A: You know what...Mahir aur mera rishta kabhi badlega nahi...Woh kal mera dosth tha..Aaj mera dosth hai...And future mein bhi mera dosth hi rahega...Lekin tum aisa nahi ho Shiv...Hum dono ka relation alag hai...Tum kal mera dosth tha aur aaj..

She stopped saying it.

A: Mujhe jaana hai..

She tried to go and stepped forward but he held her hand and pushed her towards the wall gently. She looked down. He did not like it. He raised his hand and lifted her chin making her look into his eyes. Shivaay took a sigh and calmed down. His face looked as calm as ocean.

S: Who am I to you Anu?

He gently tucked her hair behind her ear and she lowered her gaze with a small blush. He understood it and smiled widely but he wanted to hear it from her. He understood that it's the time.

She looked into his eyes.

A: You wanted to know which place you hold right?

He nodded and cupped her face. She held both of his hands that were cupping her cheeks.

A: You are my love Shiv!

Shivaay felt as if he conquered all the world. Tears started to flow from his eyes and she immediately wiped them nodding no. He just hugged her tightly and she buried herself in his warmth.

S: I am sorry Anu...I was not able to control myself!

He kissed her hair for several times. She suddenly pulled out of the hug and started to beat him on his chest.

A: Akdu..Sadu..Idiot..

S: Meine kya kiya?

A: I wanted you to propose me first! Lekin mein bhool gayi ki mein SSO ke saamne hoon! You akdu..

S: Tumne theek se kaha hi nahi...So how can you think that you proposed first?

He took a step forward with a smirk on his face.

S: So, you wanted me to propose first, haan!

A: Aisa nahi hai..

S: Tum peeche kyu jaa rahi ho?

A: Mein peeche..nahi..toh..mein..nahi tum..

S: Shh!

He placed his finger on her lips.

S: Anu...look at me!

She slowly looked into his eyes. They were showering only love. Gone was anger and jealousy. He slowly cupped her face and took a step forward.

S: You know na Anu jo bhi kehti hai..Shiv woh sab kuch maanta hai!

She nodded.

S: So, let me fulfill this wish of you!

He inched his face slowly towards her. He kissed her forehead.

S: I..

He kissed her right eye.

S: love..

He kissed her left eye.

S: you!

He was now looking at his lips. He inched his face more close to her lips.

S: I love you...I love you Anu! Will you allow me to be Anu's Shiv? Will you be Shiv's Anu..Forever?

Tears started to flow from her eyes. She just nodded her head into yes unable to speak a word. He nodded no and wiped her tears.

S: You know na..

A: Shiv doesn't like his Anu to cry..Jaanti hoon!

S: Anu..

A: Ek baat bolu?

Shivaay nodded.

A: I love you Shiv...I love you so much!

He looked into her eyes and then at her lips. He slowly brought his face close to her and placed his lips on hers. It showed how much they love each other. Anika pushed him gently and walked away from him. He held her hand and she looked into his eyes.

A: Mujhe jaana hai..Everyone would be waiting for me!

She said with a blush never leaving her face. He just pulled her closely.

S: I am letting you go now...But yaad rakhna ki tujhe apne aap se kabhi alag nahi hone dunga!

As soon as he left her hand, she just ran away but looked at him once before descending down the staircase. He winked at her and placed his hand on his heart and later pointed towards her. While she being blushika turned into deepest shade of red and ran away.