Shivaay stood next to her and both of them entered the pent house together holding each others hands. Anika was awe struck by the beauty of the house.

S: Let me give you a ride through home! So..this is living area!

The place screamed Shivaay's choice. She very well know his taste for interior.

S: Lets go inside!

He held her hand and both moved towards dining area followed by kitchen.

A: Shivaay, its simply perfect!

S: Thanks! I already instructed maids to check with grocery and all..You can check them later. For now, lets check other rooms.

She nodded. He then took her towards other room and it was gym area.

S: Its completely based on Rudra's choice. Last year I stayed here for two months and when Omru came here, Rudra forced me to design this room.

S: I think you will use this room from now on!

A: Are you indirectly saying that I am fat?

S: No! I didn't mean that way. Did you think you are fat?

A: No! I am not!

S: I was just kidding!

A: Is it pool area outside?

S: Yes! Wanna check it out?

Anika nodded. Opening the glass door, Shivika moved towards the pool area.

A: Shivaay, I promise I will stay here only! Its just wow!

S: I am glad that you really liked it! Lets move inside for now!

He then ordered his bodyguards to place their luggage in living area and asked them to leave. Both of them took the staircase and there were three very big rooms in that floor. He led her to the first room. Anika's jaw dropped seeing the grandeur of the room.

S: I normally prefer this room for me!

A: You personally designed this place right?

S: How do you know?

A: Every place is screaming your taste! Pata kaise nahi chalta?

S: True that!

He rubbed back of his neck and gave a sheepish smile. She turned to go but he stopped her.

A: Kya hua?

S: Need to talk to you!

Anika nodded. Both of them sat on the bed and made her look at him. Anika looked into his eyes and assured that she is listening.

S: Anika, I know you are slowly accepting this marriage and I know you need some time to accept our relation..So..

A(cut him): Shivaay..mein..abhi

She immediately got uncomfortable when he started to talk. Doesn't know why she is getting all the type of michmichies.

S: Let me complete Anika. So what I was saying is that lets take everything slow. I know 3 years brought a great change in our lives and it takes time for both of us to accept this relationship and also each other. Lets be friends. And then we can strengthen our bond as husband wife! So, will you be my friend?

He forwarded his hand and she looked into his longing hopeful eyes. She knows she can't accept Shivaay directly as her husband and what he said is also right. So she also thought it could be a great chance to take everything slow.

A: Sure!

She placed her hand in his and gave a small smile. He pouted.

A: What happened?

S: I won't make friends who usually smiles less! I want a big one! Then & only then, I will assume that you had accepted me as your friend from your heart!

A: Seriously?

S: Yep!

A: You know something, you are impossible!

S: No, I am Shivaay Singh Oberoi!

And that's it. Both started to laugh like maniacs. If anyone person from outside looked at them, he would admit these both in mental asylum.

S: Okay...I now understood that you truly accepted me as your friend!

A: Any doubt?

S: No..lets check another room. I bet you would love it!

He took her to another room and she went awe with the beauty.

S: When you said yes to this trip, I thought to design this room the way you like. If something is needed you can change them as you wish.

When Anika didn't say anything, he understood her turmoil and cupped her face.

S: Lets share a room together when you completely accept me as your husband! Till then I won't do anything that makes my presence uncomfortable in your life.

Anika was at loss of words. His eyes were showing how much sincere and honest he was. She placed her hands on his that were cupping his face and nodded. This man is completely different from the man she knew. The older one only gave him pain and this one is healing all her wounds and breaking the wall she built around her slowly.

S: So, there is a gift for my newly formed best friend. Close your eyes!

She did as he told and he helped her to move towards a wall.

A: Shivaay what are you doing?

S: Shh!

He stood behind her and she gasped as his breath was fanning on her neck. Her heart started to beat like crazy and her cheeks started to turn pinkish. He slowly asked her to open her eyes and a wide smile formed on her face seeing it. There was a dream catcher hanging to the wall and beside it, there were photographs of her and Sahil. She ran her fingers on the photo frames unknowingly.

A: How did you manage to have them?

S: I took Neha's help for that. She gave me all the photographs that she had of yours and Sahil's. I just want to make sure you will never miss Sahil when you look at these frames.

A: Thank you!

S: Friendship mein no sorry, no thank you!

Both of them giggled. They heard the door bell sound and both reached downstairs. Shivaay opened the door and a lady of late fifties entered inside and Shivaay had a warm smile on his face. Anika looked confused.

S: Anika, this is Maria..she is house help..And Maria aunty, she is Anika my wife!

Maria greeted the duo and Anika liked her immediately.

S: Aunty, both of us are hell hungry and tired!

M: Both of you freshen up soon and I will prepare dinner.

Their bags were sent to his room and both of them got ready in a while. Maria prepared dinner by the time they entered downstairs. After serving them, she bid bye to both of them.

S: Anika, I have 4 more days for meeting with clients. From then my work will start. So I was thinking to roam around! What say?

A: Sure. Even I am excited to see new places.

S: Great then. We will go from tomorrow!

A: Fine!

Then Shivaay told about some famous places there and both completed dinner. Reaching near their rooms both turned to go but Shivaay stopped her.

S: Good night Anika!

A: Good night!

All the tiredness took over them and both immediately dozed off after hitting the bed.

*****

Precap: Travel dairies of Shivika!