Ishqbaaz OS 2- Recreating Ramayan again in modern style

Hey people….

It is  a token to all my readers those who are waiting for the next chapter of both of my stories…….
I’m very sorry for not updating…. But what to do these exams of my college are eating me alive……
So pening down a one shot on the initial thoughts about vanwaas track…..
Hope you all enjoy…….

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Betrayal…..
Back stabbing…..
These are things that Tej felt when Shivaay handed over 50% of the property to Swetlana which rightfully belonged to his sons. He knew that Shivaay always loved his brothers more than his life then how…. How could he even think of giving up the shares to her. He was burning in anger.

Janvi knew that Shivaay won’t do anything without any reason. She had full faith on her son but the situations and circumstances weren’t in his favor and she was also being forced to think negetive about about her son.

Dadi was upset about the happings in the house. She could see history repeating in front of her eyes. She didn’t want this happen…. Never…. But guess like some black evil had entered their happy life to destroy it completely.

Rudra was aware that his big brother was upto something. But he never expected he would do something like this. Though be had full faith on him still he has to play along because his brother had taken sware on him to do so. He was helpless and couldn’t do what he wanted to.

Pinky was thinking what to feel….. Happy that her Jethji had seen what she always wanted or to hit Shivaay on his head and knock some sense in his head that you are doing a blunder. On one side she was happy but on the other side she herself didn’t know why was she sad with her son’s decision.

Shakti was just like ”What the hell is happening here and I am not into all these things…. ”.

Gauri was shocked seeing the turn of events. Now Sultana… I mean Swetlana would have right to do whatever she wanted because she is half malkin now. But she had full faith on her baade bhaiya. She knows that he would never do anything which doesn’t harm the family.

Anika was just staring at her husband and couldn’t comprehend what to think. Tears were freely flowing down her eyes seeing him doing such a thing because for her OmRu were her kids. She would definitely not let Shivaay do such a thing. But somewhere in her heart, she had this ultimate faith on her husband that made her think that ”Kuch toh bahut baara raita hai iske piche…. ”. She looked at Swetlana to see her smirking away as if she has won a war. ”War….. ”. Something clicked her head…..

”Tum is ghar ke baare ho naa…. Ram ho naa is ghar ka…… Dekh lena mai barbad kar dungu tum logo ko….. Vanwaas jaoge tum…. Ramayan phirse likha jayega….. Aur is baar mai likhungi….. Aur is barbadi ki suruwat tumhari biwi Anika ke wajah se hogi…… ”

The threatening speech of hers on that day had already shook her. Recalling it, made her numb.

”Ramayan….. Barbadi….. Vanwaas…… Tumhari biwi Anika ke karn hoga….. ”

Words were roaming around in her head shaking her again. Now she understood what Swetlana meant on that day…… Her eyes went towards her husband whose one blank look said her everything. She stumbled back but steady herself. She can’t fall weak now. She has to play the role of Sita for her Ram.

Shivaay was facing the worst of the feelings. He understood very well that his family is very very very upset on him and maybe very angry too. But he at least hoped that his wife should support him because the day before she had said that whatever happens she would be with him in every situation and she had full faith on him that he won’t do anything wrong because he never does anything wrong. He felt disgusted on himself to break her faith and trust. Not only hers but others too specially his Baadi maa and Gauri. Though he had already warned OmRu about it quarterly, still he felt disgusted. But what to do he was bound to do it so as to save his baade papa from media and police as well as his family reputation. He was ashamed of looking at anyone’s eyes. He just turned his gaze and it locked with hers. Seeing her fearful  broken eyes, made his heart clunched. But still he could see that small ray of trust in it. He just prayed that it lived for ever.

Tej(bursts out his anger) :I never expected this from you, Shivaay.  You loved your brothers more than your life right then why did you do such a thing? Why?
Shivaay(monotonous voice) : I am not answerable.
Tej: What do you mean by not answerable? For your benefit, you just sold the shares of the property to this Lady…. Is this how much you love your brothers? See Rudra, the brother you admired backstabbed you and Om.
Pinky: What is the fault in this? My son worked hard, made this empire stand to the heights and he knows what to do and what not to.
Tej: But my sons are also equal shareholders of this property. And I will not let Shivaay do this injustice to my sons.  I won’t.
Pinky: But he can do….
Shivaay(stopping everyone) : Okay, just stop it everyone.  I don’t want to hear anything about this anymore. And whatever I have done, I am not answerable to you anyone here.  I did what I felt was right.
Janvi(moist eyes) : Shivaay……
Shivaay(moving towards her and kept his hand on her head) : I swear on you Baadi maa, whatever I have done is for the betterment of the family. And I promise, I will make everything right.

He walked away from there to his room leaving everyone in shock. Anika saw him going and went behind him.

*Shivika’s room *
Shivaay was silently looking out of the window when he felt her presence.

Shivaay(low voice) : Anika…..
Anika(coming beside him) : Why?

He kept mum and didn’t reply to her. She backed away and started arranging the room. He looked at her and called her many times but she simply ignored and gave him cold shoulder. Feeling frustrated he made her turned towards him and pushed her towards the wall locking her between him and wall.

Shivaay(angry voice) : Since, when I am calling you why aren’t you replying back?
Anika(with same anger) : When, you can ignore me then why can’t I?
Shivaay: When did I ignore you?
Anika: You don’t need to act innocent now.  I can very well see that you have become that old SSO…. Stone hearted, heartless and egoistic.  You aren’t the Shivaay I know. If you think you can hide your face then sorry to say Mr. Oberoi you can’t. You were and will always be the stone hearted person which I always hated.

She pushed him away and marched out of the room with tears in her eyes. Here, Shivaay too had tears in his eyes hearing her hateful words and he was instantly ready to say her everything. But his protectiveness come over and he stopped himself. He banged his fist to the wall in frustation. On the other side, Anika was crying to leaning against the wall outside their room. She, herself knew how much of stone heart she had to become while she was saying those words because she wanted to trigger him to blurt out the truth.

*After 3 hours*
Anika ran down the stairs hearing the commotion and her eyes were still wet. Yes, she was not only crying but cursing herself badly because she got the news that Shivaay’s car met with an accident. On reaching the hall, she saw all the family memebers hovering over the sofa. She pushed everyone away and saw him sitting beside the sofe safe. Without caring about the surrounding, she hugged him tightly.

Anika: Are you fine Shivaay? (checking him for some injury) Are you hurt?
Shivaay(cupping her face) : I’m fine Anika… Nothing happened to me…. But…
Anika: But what?
Shivaay(pointing towards the sofa) : This….
Anika(looked at the sofa and was shocked) : Tia….. (sat down beside her) What happened to her?
Shivaay: My car got collided with hers.
Anika(shocked): What? Someone bring water….
Gauri(giving her water) : Bhaujayi pani…..
Anika(sprinkled water) : Tia…. Open your eyes…. Tia…..

Tia opened her eyes slowly and shricked out.

Tia: Where am I? And why is it so dark here?
Anika(confused): Dark? But Tia it is so much lighted. What are you saying?
Tia: Is that you Anika? I can’t see anything. It is so dark.
Shivaay: Tia… Relax…. What happened say it clearly?
Tia: I’m unable to see anything Shivaay baby. Please do something.

And she started crying. Shivaay was shocked hearing it so as others. Anika took the matter in her hands and hugged Tia consoling her.

Anika: Sshh…. Don’t worry Tia…. We all are here with you…..
Shivaay: I…. I’m sorry Tia…. I should have…..
Tia: It’s okay Shivaay baby…. But what will I say to Robin?
Shivaay: Where is he?
Tia: He went out of town for somedays and in this condition I don’t know what to do.
Anika: No worries. You will stay in Oberoi mansion with us till Dushyant returns.
Tia: Thank you so much Anika…. You are so sweet. (in mind) I am sorry Anika…. But I am bound to do so.  I never wanted to interfere in your life again but Di has kidnapped Robin and threaten me to help her otherwise she will kill him.  I am helpless Anika…. Please forgive me……
Anika: Come I will show you your room.

Anika and Tia went and others too departed. Shivaay was in a pool of guilt seeing the destruction he did.

*At night *
*Shivika’s room*
Anika entered the room to see Shivaay missing. She frowned. She peeped towards the poolside and saw him sitting there. She tip toed towards him but was caught again.

Shivaay: When, you know that I can feel your presence then why do you even attempt to do so?
Anika: To scare you once. But your Anika sensometer is always activated telling you my presence.
Shivaay(pulled her down to sit) : It will always be so…..
Anika(looking down) : Shivaay….. That time in the afternoon I didn’t mean to say those words to you….. I was just….
Shivaay: I understand Anika….. And I am also sorry of not informing you about my plans.
Anika: I understand you to Shivaay…. And please I have already said you once and I am again saying you….. We have vowed to eachother that we will be together in each and every problems in our life. So please tell me why did you do it?
Shivaay(sighed): Because……. (muted)
Anika(tears): That means…. We have to…..
Shivaay(holding her hands tightly in his) : Yes, Anika…. But only me, not you. You will stay here with family…..
Anika(cuts him off) : And you think I will do that. Shivaay, when you can become the Ram of this family then I am ready to become your Sita. We have promised that we won’t leave out hands ever then how do you expect me to leave your hand now. Hum saathe me the saathe rehenge aur hamesha rehenge….
Shivaay: This is what makes me loves you more…..

He hugged her tightly feeling lucky to have her in his life.

Shivaay(breaking the hug) : Anika, we need to….
Anika: Don’t worry everything will be done….. You need rest Shivaay…. You seem to be tired….
Shivaay(looking away) : I’m fine…. Don’t worry…
Anika(pulling him up) : Let’s go.
Shivaay(confused): Where?
Anika: Room. You need sleep. come-on…….

She pulled him and he let her do whatever she wanted. She made him lie down and slowly brushed his hair.

Anika: Close your eyes and sleep.
Shivaay: Can I sleep on your lap please?

Anika became shocked seeing him so vulnerable. She had never seen him so broken. She just nodded and he shifted to her lap. He felt peace and closed his eyes. She saw it and closed hers too. That night was the darkest night of their life.

*The next day*
Everyone was having their breakfast silently and our Shivika were trying to capture all these moments in their eyes forever to cherish. Tej and Janvi were occasional looking at Shivaay as if trying to say something. But our Shivaay was well aware about what they were trying to say. He squeezed her hand under the table which she returned back with same intensity.

Shivaay: I want everyone to gather in the hall.  I have something important to announce.
Dadi: Kya baat hai Billu.
Shivaay: You will get to know Dadi. (to Anika) Come with me.

Shivika left the table and went towards their room. While others went to the Hall as said by Shivaay. After sometime, Shivika came out holding each others hand tightly with their luggage. Everyone was shocked seeing it even Tia but she guarded her emotions. Swetlana smirked seeing it. They reached towards their family and stood.

Dadi: Billu yeh kya mazak hai?
Pinky: Shivaay, what is all these?
Shivaay(no emotions) : I and Anika are leaving the house because I had given a promise to someone (looking towards Tejvi)
Dadi: But who? And why?
Shivaay: Dadi…. Please…. I can’t tell you but I promise (looking towards Anika) Hum is ghar ko tootne nehi denge…..
Anika: Dadi…. Please right now this is very much needed and it is good for everyone. Please let us go.
Pinky(shouting and crying) : No…. I will not allow….. Shivaay you will not go anywhere…. No….
Shivaay: Mrs. Oberoi…. I have to and you are no one to stop me…..
Anika: Aunty…. I promise I will always stay and protect Shivaay…. Please keep this much trust on me… Please…..
Pinky(broke down) : Now you are my only hope…. Please keep my Son safe and happy…. I will always be in debt to you.
Anika: Please Aunty don’t say like this. He is my husband also…. Please…..
Shivaay(holds Anika’s hand) : Let’s go…..

Anika left Pinky’s hand, took her luggage and walked out of the Oberoi mansion along with Shivaay…… They didn’t know when would they return but they were sure that they were trying to keep their family safe by doing this…….

*8 years later *
An elderly woman was standing in front of a huge framed picture and talking to it. And of course our intelligent audience caught it who it is.

Dadi: 8 years have passed since that fateful day when Shivaay and Anika left the house taking away all the lights of the house.  I don’t know what was the reason behind it but I want them to come back and built the family again…..
During this time, many things have changed. Soumya returned but was shocked to know that She is a Kapoor sister too. Bhavya and Rudra got married, don’t know how but they did. Om still in guilt of leaving the family that time. Gauri like an ideal bahu is fulfilling all our wishes and her duties. The shock wwas when we got to know that Tia is Swetlana’s sister too and was faking her blindness. Swetlana has become the owner of the company as well as the house. I don’t know what will happen…..

”Baadi Dadi…… ”,a sweet voice broke her trans. She turned around and saw her great grandson , Gaurish Rikara’s son standing.

Gaurish: What happened Baadi Dadi? Why are you crying?
Dadi: Nothing.  You here? Didn’t go to school?
Gaurish(sad): Mumma said from today no school because no money for fees.
Dadi(tears): Don’t be sad beta. Sab thik ho jayega…..
Gaurish: Just like Baade papa used to say…..
Dadi: Hmmm….. (hugged him and said in mind) Come back Shivaay and Anika the family needs you……

*Scene changes to a far away place in a small bungalow *

A lady in her mid thirties was working in the kitchen with a messed up bun. She was alternatively looking at the watch and then in the pan. On the clock stricking 8, she heard footsteps coming down the stairs.

”Good morning maa/ Good morning mumma…. ”,came two voices one boy and one girl. She turned around and we see our Khidkitod Anika smiling at them.

Anika: Good morning baachas….. Slept well?
Girl(pouting): No mumma…. Bhaiyu woke me up early…. I said 5 minutes more but he didn’t listen to me….
Boy: Then what will I do maa. She is becoming lazy day by day.  I called her but she didn’t wake up and then again slept off.
Anika: Shiv(the boy) Aarti(the girl) don’t fight amongst yourselves. It is not good.
Shiv: I am not fighting maa. It’s that I am just trying to make her a bit responsible and sincear.
Aarti: And I am also not angry on you bhaiyu.  Because you are the best…. (hugged him)
Shiv: I know….. (kissed her forehead)
Anika: Okay now fast…. You both need to leave for school and I am sorry bacchas…. You both need to go alone today with the driver.
Shiv: Don’t worry maa…. We will manage….

”Aare why to manage when their Mama is here….. ”

Anika: Sahil….. When did you come?
Sahil: Right now didi. So baccha party hurry up and get ready fast.
Shivarti: Yes mamu…..

They ran up to their room after completing breakfast to get their bags.

Sahil: Didi…. SSO….
Anika(angry voice) : Dare you take his name Sahil….. I don’t know him….. I don’t…..
Sahil: But di…
Anika(showing her hand) : Enough Sahil….. I don’t want the kids to know about it…..
Shiv: Know what?
Anika: Nothing…. You both leave… And (giving their tiffin boxes) Complete your tiffins and study well…..
Shiv: Haa maa….. I want to become like Papa…. A big business man…..
Aarti: Me too…. A big business woman…..
Anika(controlling herself) : Of course…. After all you both are my….
Shivarti: Tadibaaz SSO and ASSO….
Anika: Right…. Now get going otherwise you will be late…..

She kissed their foreheads and bid them bye. She kept looking until they left the main gate. She turned around and went towards her room. She opened the door to see a pale figure lying on the bed with drips and oxygen mask. She looked at it and closed the door loudly and walked towards the other room to get ready for her work. Shs dressed up in a formal suit with high heel shoes and a branded watch. She hid her mangalsutra and sindoor and put up light make up. She looked at her reflection which screamed ‘don’t you dare mess up look’. She put up a straight face and walked down the hall. The house keeper came up to her.

Anika: I’m going to office. When kids return give them their lunch that I have already prepared. And (looking at the closed door upstairs) Keep a watch on him.

The keeper nodded and she walked out of the house. The driver opened the door for her and she left. The car halted in front of a huge building. The driver again opened the door and she stepped out. She walked into the building with a straight face while all her employees greated her. She ignored them and took the lift to reach her floor. At the sound of the lift, she removed her gaze from the phone and she stepped out. The receptionist wished her to which she nodded. She entered her cabin and her secretary followed her.

Anika: Mishra ji…. What is the schedule for today?
Mishra: Ma’am….
Anika: Mishra ji… How many times do I have to say… Don’t call me ma’am…. You are elder to me please….
Mishra: But what to do ma’am? Before when Shivaay sir was here, I used to call him that only and now you are here so I am calling you ma’am.
Anika(sighed): Okay Mishra ji…. You win I loose….. Say what is the schedule?
Mishra: Today you have a meeting with the foreign delegates within 1 hour and then we have a lunch meeting with…. With…..
Anika: With whom Mishra ji?
Mishra: Oberoi Industries….
Anika(shocked): What? But why?
Mishra: Ma’am they are facing lose so they want partnership with SHIVTRIKA…..
Anika: But Mishra ji you said that OI is not in debt then what happened suddenly?
Mishra: They weren’t ma’am. But you remember last year when Dadi had fallen ill.
Anika: Yes and I had went to visit her also secretly and I had given you some money also for her treatment  .
Mishra: Yes, ma’am. Everything was good even Dadi was recovering but suddenly her condition detoriated and Swetlana ma’am had blackmailed Tej sir saying that he wants to save her then he has to transfer rest of the property and house to her name.
Anika(shocked): What? So much happened and you didn’t even inform me about it.
Mishra: I wanted to but She said me not to…..
Anika: This girl will make me go crazy one day. Okay Mishra ji I will go for it. But does she know my name?
Mishra: No ma’am everyone knows you as ASSO.
Anika(smirked): Good Mishra ji…. Now it’s time for the Ramayan war to begin….

*After 3 hours *
Anika entered her cabin to see someone sitting in her guest chair.

Anika: If you are done reading about the business news then can we talk?

”Sure Anika di…. Why not? ”, she removed the magazine and her face was revealed to be……… Soumya……

Anika: Whom were you looking at?
Soumya: No one… Just reading your latest interview. So let’s talk.
Anika(sitting on her chair) : How is everyone at home? And Dadi? Gaurish how is he?
Soumya: Everyone is fine and Gaurish is becoming naughty day by day and now Eashan is also following his footsteps.
Anika(holding her hand) : Tu khush toh hai naa Soumya?
Soumya: Of course Di. Why would I be sad? And I know Rudra loves Bhavya so I did this. Moreover I have someone for my life too. Don’t worry Di. It’s that I am just trying to protect this family who once loved me and cared me like a daughter. And somewhere in my heart I feel that I should complete the responsibility of a bahu. That is why being with Swetlana di also I am helping you out because I know who is right and who is wrong.
Anika: I am proud of you Soumya. But I am angry also. Why didn’t you tell me what Swetlana had risked Dadi’s life?
Soumya: I didn’t want to stress you out more because at that time even Shiv was having fever and he needed you more.
Anika(sighed): If something worse happened then…. Never mind. What is her next plan?
Soumya: She will be doing some partnership with you today and currently OI is sinking. So she will give whatever she has in her hand.
Anika(leaned back in ber chair) : Which means it is the right time to take back what she had taken from us forcefully. Get ready to loose Swetlana.
Soumya: Haa di. But….
Anika(leaning forward) : Any problem Soumya?
Soumya: Gaurish isn’t able to go to school because Gauri di is unable to pay the fees.
Anika(angry): Is it because of Swetlana?
Soumya: Yes, Di.  I tried to arrange some money for it but…..
Anika(calling someone) : Mishra ji…. Gaurish’s fees should be paid immediately. Am I clear?…. Good. (to Soumya)  It’s done. And how is Tia? And Naina…
Soumya: Tia di is with Jiju now in Shimla for a holiday. They will return tomorrow.
Anika: I hope Swetlana didn’t get to know that Dushyant is free and Abhay is held captive?
Soumya: No di…. I have managed everything.
Anika: Good….. (smirked) Ramayan has started…. Now it is time to end the War……

*Oberoi Industry*
Swetlana was waiting patiently for their new client along with Tej, Shakti, Om and Rudra.

Swetlana: I have heard about this company a lot. If we are able to impress them then it will be very beneficial for us.
Rudra: Shivaay bhaiya hote toh aisi condition kabhi nehi aati.
Om: Shant ho jaa Rudra. We can’t do anything now other than waiting for some miracle to happen.
Swetlana: Both of you keep quite and dare you say something worst otherwise I won’t wait a second and throw you all out of the house.

Their conversation seized by the opening of the conference door and entered a young man in three piece suit, gelled hair and a rimless specs. His aura screamed ‘ Don’t mess with me look’. I guess you might have understood who he is…. Of course our young man Sahil. But no-one was able to recognize him. Seeing him Swetlana went crazy.

Swetlana: Hello Mr. ASSO…. Welcome…
Man: Sorry to say…. I am not ASSO but Mr. Chaudhari…. Manager of Shivtriva….. Actually, ma’am is busy with some other work so she isn’t able to attend it. Swetlana: No problem at all…. So shall we start….
Sahil: Sure…… So according to the proposal that you have put forward, you want us to invest in your company. Can you show me your infrastructure and employees strength and your resources?
Swetlana: Sure…. Om….

Omkara got up and gave a presentation on it. Sahil was looking at others with almost moist eyes as he was least interested in the presentation. It was just a formality for the upcoming storm.

Sahil(composing himself) : Miss. Swetlana…. Everything is fine but….
Swetlana: But what Mr. Chaudhari?
Sahil: Our ma’am said that she will only be doing the partnership when she is being made the 75% shareholder of the company.

This was a bomb for all of them. OmRu and TejKi were shocked hearing it and was praying that Swetlana shouldn’t do something like this. It is better o have a known enemy than an unknown one.

Swetlana: I need to think about this with the others.
Sahil: No worries.  You are being given time till tomorrow. (passing her the contract papers) Here are the papers. Sigh them if you agree and I will come to collect them tomorrow. (getting up) So nice meeting you Miss. Swetlana…. Hope to work with you further….
Swetlana: Sure Mr. Chaudhari…..

Giving them a glance for the last time, he walked out. He called Anika and said everything what all happened.

Anika: Very good Sahil….. I’m sure she will do it without a fail….. Ab sirf kal tak ka intezaar phir…..
Sahil: Oberoi Industry and mansion will be yours…..
Anika: Not mine but the Oberois…..

*Oberoi industry *
*Conference room*

Tej: No I will not agree to it. Do whatever you want to do.
Swetlana: Think about it Tej…. Otherwise you know what can I do…..
Shakti: It is our company our house and I will not allow you to do anything with it.
Om: You are right Chote papa. We will not agree to it. Aare we don’t even know who is the owner.
Rudra: Because of Papa and Mummy, Shivaay bhaiya has already left the house now what do you want from us.
Swetlana: Think about it…. If you don’t what I say then I won’t take one minute to bring you all on roads.

Everyone looked at each other and finally gave in. Swetlana smirked and signed the contract papers without even reading it. She called up Sahil to inform about it.

*Ayka Paradise*

Sahil(on call) : Sure away Miss. Swetlana…. Ma’am is very happy with the collaboration…… We are looking forward to work together. Sure…. Meet you tomorrow at the office…..
(cutting the call) She agreed Didi.
Anika(smirked): I knew about it because she needs money and the Family needs home for shelter. Tomorrow will be the day……
Sahil: You will go tomorrow?
Anika: Hmm…. After dropping Shivansh and Aaratrika you and me will leave.
Sahil: Di…. SSO?
Anika(blank face) : I don’t know.  I am going to sleep. You too take rest. Tomorrow is the big day for us.

Anika departed and Sahil sat there thinking about the past.

Sahil: If at all that day, the accident wouldn’t had happened then today……

*FLASHBACK STARTS*

After leaving Oberoi Mansion, Shivaay and Anika went to ber house to stay for a few days till they find out what to do. Like this a week went by. Shivaay was finding every possible way to find out the truth and save his family.

Anika: Shivaay, calm down.  I know something will sure come up. Don’t worry…..
Shivaay: I know Anika….. I just want to end all these things fast and live peacefully with our family.
Anika: Don’t worry…. Sab thik ho jayega…..

*Next Day *
Shivika were roaming around the vegetable market.

Shivaay: Anika do fast… It is so muddy here….
Anika: Offo Billu ji…. Just a few minutes more.
Shivaay: Fast…..

She completed quickly and they were returning back talking about what Shivaay had found out. On the way, Anika saw a panipuri stall and she suddenly got a craving for it. She insisted Shivaay but he was strictly not accepting it. After a lot a persuasion, he agreed. She was happily having her panipuri and she thought of sharing it with him. She turned around to give him but froze seeing something. He was talking on the phone when a car came in full speed and hit him. He flew ahead and fell down with a thud with blood oozing out of his head. She dropped the food from her hand and ran towards him.

Anika(patting his cheeks) : Shivaay….. Open your eyes Shivaay…. No you can’t leave me and go….. No Shivaay…… Open your eyes….. Shivaay…..

She shook him but he didn’t open his eyes. Someone from the crowd came and was shocked seeing them.

”Shivaay Baby…. ” Anika looked up to see Tia.

Anika: Tia see naa Shivaay isn’t opening his eyes. Tell him to open his eyes…..
Tia: Anika… Shivaay needs to taken to the hospital. Come I will help you….
Anika(shocked stated): Shivaay….. Accident…… Hospital…..
Tia(shaking her) : Anika…. Shivaay needs help.

Anika sprang up and along with some Men helped Shivaay till Tia’s car. They rushed towards the hospital and Shivaay was taken to the operation theatre immediately. Anika sat down on the chair in distress seeing him like that.

Tia: Anika, don’t worry. Shivaay baby ko kuch nehi hoga…..
Anika: Nothing should happen otherwise I will never forgive him…..
Doctor(coming out of OT) : Who is with the patient?
Anika: I’m his wife. How is he? My Shivaay will be fine right.
Docotor: I won’t give you false hopes but his condition is very critical. We need to operate him as soon as possible. So please pay the required amount.
Anika: I will pay it but please start the operation. I am arranging the money.
Doctor: Until you pay ,I can’t start with the procedure.
Anika(furious): Do you know whom you are talkimg about? He is the Great Shivaay Singh Oberoi and you are telling that you can’t start the operation without money.
Tia(controlling the situation) : Doctor, you start, we will look into it. (to Anika) Anika calm down and think wisely.
Anika(crying voice) : What should I think wisely Tia? Shivaay is hanging between life and death and I don’t know how to save him.
Tia: I will help you Anika. Don’t worry, I will pay it.
Anika: No I can’t take money from you. Shivaay won’t be happy if he gets to know.
Tia: Anika, please. At least let me do it for you both after whatever I have done that. This will be a type of correction for me.
Anika: As you think. But don’t worry.  I will pay you back when I will arrange the amount.
Tia: I know. You wait here I am coming after payment.

Tia went leaving Anika alone. She just sat down on the chair with her eyes closed and silent tears rolling down her eyes.

Anika(thinking): You have to come back to me Shivaay….. You have to……

*2 hours later*
The red bulb went off and doctor came out the OT.

Anika: Doctor how is my Shivaay? He is fine naa? When can I see him?
Doctor: I’m sorry Mrs. Oberoi….. Mr. Obeori slipped into coma…..
Anika(shocked): What? No this can’t be true…. You must be joking right….. Shivaay said he won’t leave me…. He said he won’t me…… No… He can’t break his promise….. Nooooo…….

She screamed and fainted in Tia’s arms. Tia became shocked seeing her state.

*FLASHBACK ENDS*
Sahil: That day I not only lost you SSO but also my Anika didi. She became a heartless stone person for the world as ASSO. She is only carefree with me and Shivarti. Please come back fast……

*The closed room*
Anika entered the room and saw the same person lying lifelessly. She went towards him and his face was clearly visible in the moon light. He looked so peaceful. She sat beside him and carenessed his face.

Anika: How are you Shivaay? Of course you will be fine.  You are just enjoying what is happening around you. (she remembered something and got up) You are bad very bad.  You have broken the promise….. You have left me alone in this world to fight. I hate you Mr. Shivaay Singh Oberoi…. I hate you……

She ran out of the room while closing the door behind but she failed to notice a small tear that slid down his eyes hearing her.

*Anika’s room*
The moon has always been her companion except on new moon day. But today it was a full moon as if telling her that all her problems will be vanished very soon. Her mind subconsciously drifted back to the time when she had got to know about her pregnancy and Shivaay’s condition.

*FLASHBACK STARTS*
The doctor said Tia to make Anika sit. He checked her and gave an injection.

Tia: What’s the matter Doctor?
Doctor: God is also so cruel to them. One side, her husband is in coma and other side, she is pregnant. Yes, Mrs Oberoi is pregnant. And I don’t know how to give her this news.
Tia: Don’t worry doctor.  I will say it to her. When will she get up?
Doctor: She needs ample amount of rest.  I suggest you take her home.
Tia: Okay doctor.

Tia called up Mishra whom she thought would be the most trustworthy person. He arranged for a house for them and shifted Anika. After an hour she opened her eyes and the surroundings made her confuse. Tia entered the room amd said her what all had happened to her. Hearing about her pregnancy made her the most happiest person.

Anika: Tia…. See so unlucky I am. One side, Shivaay isn’t with me and the other side our symbol of love is growing in my womb.  I feel like crying and laughing at the same time.
Tia: Don’t worry Anika. Shivaay will be fine. He will come back soon. Don’t worry. Now you should think about your baby and try to be happy always.  I have talked with the doctors they will be shifting Shivaay here tomorrow.
Anika: Thank you so much Tia. If you wouldn’t had been there then I don’t know what would have happened.
Tia: I just did what I wanted to do.  I had faked my blindness to enter OM. But I was bound to do so otherwish she would have killed Dushyant.
Anika: Who and why?
Tia(crying): I will tell you…..

Tia narrated her story and hearing it made Anika more angry.

Anika: I promise you Tia, I will bring Dusyant back and don’t take stress in this condition.
Tia: Even you also don’t take stress. Tomorrow you have an appointment with the doctor for your check up.
Anika: I will take care of it.
Tia: No I am coming with you also. And no arguments.
Anika: Okay.
Tia : You rest I am leaving and Shivaay will be shifted tomorrow to the house.
Anika: Thank you so much for your help Tia.  I will always be in debt to you.
Tia: Now if you talk like this then I will never help you.
Anika: Okay, sorry.
Tia: Anika, be strong and I am sure Shivaay will come back fast.
Anika: He has to…. He has promised me…..

Tia hugged her and left. Anika rested her head on the headboard and all the incidents flashed before her eyes. She slowly kept her hand on her stomach and carenessed it.

Anika: Welcome to the world Baby….. I am your mother….. But don’t worry we will have your father with us very soon.

*Next day*
Everything happened like a lightening speed. Anika’s check up, confirmation of twin babies, worse condition of Shivaay, no distant time when he wil be awake….. Days, months or years….., and Anika becoming ASSO……..

Anika(looking at Shivaay with emotionless eyes) : Mishra ji…. Can you do me a favor?
Mishra: Why are you asking me favor ma’am. Just order me.
Anika: Teach me business…..
Mishra: I didn’t get you ma’am.
Anika: I want to learn the technics and everything in business…… So that I can start up a small business…..
Mishra: Why to start a new business ma’am when you already have OI?
Anika: You don’t know what happened right.  I will tell you but you have to teach me business…. (looking at Shivaay) I have promised someone and unlike that person I don’t break my promises…..
Mishra: Okay ma’am.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*

From there started the journey of Anika of becoming ASSO. Within a short snap of time, she learnt everything and with the help of Mishra ji, she started a small business. Her first deal was like a milestone for her. It brought so much profit for her and within 7 months she became the well known new blooming business woman. But her struggle wasn’t easy. Maintaining her pregnancy and office was draining a lot of energy from her. Many taunts were heard, many gave cheap offers… but she overcame all of it and stood. Out of all these, the best thing that had happened in her life was when her babies born. Though she had to bear a lot of pain all alone, still she didn’t give up to bring them to this world. When she held her baby boy in her hands , his blue-green eyes just made her captive.

Anika: Welcome to the world Master. SSO….. (to her daughter who had the brown eyes like her) And you too Miss. ASSO…..

She named them Shivansh Shivaay Singh Oberoi and Aaratrika Shivaay Singh Oberoi….. And they became her world. Intially it was difficult to manage both of them together but she did it like always. She well balanced between her personal and professional life and now after 7 years, she has 2 lovely kids, a small cozy home, a multinational company ‘SHIVTRIKA ‘ named after her kids, her and him. She had everything except Him……

Anika: Tomorrow is going to be day when I will fulfilling my promise made to him…… And I hope that I succeeded without any further damage…..

*Next Day*
Oberoi mansion had this energetic vibes running throughout the house. Dadi was having a strong feelings that something very good is going to happen today.

Dadi: Hey bhagwan….. Why do I feel like something good is going to happen?
Gauri: Have hope Dadi….. I know my Shankarji won’t do anymore injustice to us.
Dadi: I hope so….
Om: What more injustice your Shankarji will do when he has already snatched Shivaay and Anika bhabi from us?
Dadi: And how many times do I have to say that they aren’t dead. They are alive.
Om: But Dadi….
Dadi: It is my belief that Billu and Anika are alive and today something good will surely happen.
Om(thinking): Now how to tell you Dadi…. Not good but bad is going to happen. Someone is going to come to share our house.  I don’t know what is in store for us……

*Ayka Paradise*
Anika was seen playing with her food which didn’t go unnoticed by her kids. Arti nudjed Shiv indicating him towards Anika.

Shiv(holding Anika’s free hand) : Maa…. Is everything all right?
Anika: Haa beta. Why are you asking this?
Arti: Mumma, you aren’t eating your breakfast and playing with it. Is something bothering you?
Anika: Nothing baccha…. Just thinking about….
Shiv: Papa… right. Don’t worry maa he will come back soon. And if he sees that his son hasn’t taken care of his wife then he will be very angry on us. (placing the spoon in front of her) So now eat and make yourself beautiful.
Anika(tears): I am blessed to have you two in my life do you know that….. And you are becoming more mature than your tender age of 7. I hope I am not taking away your childhood from you?
Shiv: No maa…. You aren’t doing anything. It is my decision to become mature and take up the duty of being the Man of the house.
Anika(hugged her kids) : I love you both so much….
Shivarti: We love you too Maa/Mumma.
Anika(thinking): I just hope everything goes well……

Sahil, Anika and the kids left. They first went to the school and dropped the kids, where Anika saw Gaurish too. She smiled seeing it.

Anika: Sahil, see Gaurish. I heard yesterday that his fees wasn’t paid. So I paid it secretly through Mishra ji.  I did correct naa?
Sahil: Of course Didi.  You have promised to keep the family together and never break it. And their happiness is your first priority.
Anika: That is the reason why I am doing all these….. Let’s go.

They left from the school and headed towards OI. Sahil went in to bring the papers and they headed towards OM for the next dhamaka.

Sahil: Didi, you go.  I am coming.
Anika: Why? Where are you going?
Sahil: Nothing…. I was just….
Anika: First you will enter then I will because I want all the family memebers to assemble in the hall. Go….

Anika pushed him inside. Sahil looked around the house and realized that nothing has changed except that it’s glamer and light has lost. He was walking while looking around and bumped into someone.

Sahil: I’m so sorry I didn’t see it….. Dadi…..
Dadi: Who are you beta?
Sahil(stammering): I… I….
Swetlana: He’s the manager of the new owner of this house. Mr. Chaudhari.
Dadi(shocked): New owner? When did you sell the house? And with whose permission?
Swetlana: Oh just shut up…. It is my house and whoever I want I can sell……. You are no one to stop me or question me. Understood?
Sahil(fisted hand and raged voice) : Miss. Swetlana is this the way to talk to some elderly woman? Don’t you have little amount of respect in your heart for her? I telling you from now. Our ma’am doesn’t like anything like this. If she sees such type of a behavior from you then I am sorry to say she won’t take one minute to cancel the partnership with you.
Swetlana(scared): I’m sorry for the behavior. But please don’t break the partnership.
Sahil: It’s okay. Please call all the family memebers. Our ma’am wants to meet them.
Swetlana: Sure…. (to a helper) Hey listen call everyone from the room.

She went away while Sahil was trying to avoid eye contact with Dadi because he knew if he sees her once she will catch him. Everyone arrived and Sahil called Anika to come in.

On getting the call, her heart started beating fast. She prayed to God and crossed the threshold of the house. All the memories of her griha pravesh was flashing in front of her. She held back her tears and put up a business face and walked it.  The time, Anika stepped in, the atmosphere of the house changed. Dadi understood someone is surely coming to change everything. When, Anika reached the Hall everyone gasped. Shock would be an understatement that they all were experiencing. Anika looked at their shocked state but didn’t react. Dadi couldn’t hold her tears anymore and let them flow.

Dadi: Anika….. Puttar tu zinda hai?
Anika: Anika… who Anika….
Om: Bhabi…. you can’t joke like this…. You are Anika….
Anika: You must be mistaken…. I am not Anika…. I am ASSO…. The new owner of the house.
Rudra: Nei aap jhut bol rehi ho. You are our Anika bhabi only.
Anika(angry): What the hell is all this? I am saying I am not Anika but still you all are hell bent on making me one. Sameer(Sahil) Is this the company where you had invested? You were praising about it so much but here they are insulting me. Cancel the deal with them right now.
Swetlana(scared): No… No…. Miss ASSO…… I am sorry on their behalf….. Please don’t break the partnership.  I am sorry…..
Anika(cooling herself down) : Okay…. But if they repeat such a thing again…. I won’t think for a minute and cancel the deal right away…. Am I clear?
Swetlana(scared): Yes…..
Anika(sitting down on the sofa) : So one by one I want your introduction. And Dadiji please sit down.  I don’t like elderly people standing like this. Please…..

Anika held Dadi’s hand and made her sit. She instantly understood that it was Anika but kept mum. She knew something must be behind it. But she was curious for Shivaay. Why didn’t he come and where is he? And why is Anika in formal clothes? She had many questions but only Anika could give her the answers. One by one every member introduced themselves. At last when Swetlana was done, Anika asked.

Anika: In what way you are related to this family Miss. Swetlana?
Swetlana: I’m the youngest bahu of this family.
Anika: Wow… But I don’t see any sigh of marraige. See like the other two bahus how they are looking so pretty in their marital look, sindoor and mangalsutra. Where is yours?
Swetlana: Actually…. my husband doesn’t believe in all these so I don’t put it…..
Anika: Dadiji… How can you allow this type of bahu in your house.  I think you should teach her some lesson for not being a good bahu.
Dadi: I would have done but I am helpless. If we do anything she will call the police and make us arrested in the case of physical torture.
Anika(fake shocked) : Oh my god. Which bahu does that? I guess you should kick her out of the house right now…..
Swetlana(angry): Hey…. Who are you to tell what should I do and what not… You are just a mere 75% owner of this house and you are thinking that you will rule the house.
Anika: I guess, you are mistaken.  I am not 75% but 80% owner of this house and property.
Swetlana(shocked): What? But how? Your manager said 75%…..
Anika: Oh really? Sameer did you say 75% to Miss…. Oh sorry Mrs Oberoi?
Sahil(aka Sameer) : Ma’am said words are like air…. when it can change no one knows and beside she didn’t even object when she sighed the papers. So I guess she isn’t minding about it…..
Anika: Oh… well that good….. So which is my room…..
Gauri: Come I will show you….
Dadi: Beta…. your name?
Anika: Anita….. You can call me by that name Dadiji. And Mrs. Oberoi please stay like a bahu not like some cheap lady.  I want you to wear proper clothes from tomorrow. Otherwise you know it well….. Let’s go Gauri…..

Anika walked away leaving behind a fuming Swetlana. She stomped her foot and went away. Everyone else were slightly happy because whatever Anika does she can’t hide herself from her family.

Pinky: Anika is back. But where is my beta? I want to meet him. Where is he?
Dadi: I’m sure he will surely return. But I didn’t get why did Anika hide her identity?
Om: That even I am also thinking. Don’t worry Dadi, when Bhabi has returned then Shivaay will also return.
Sahil(thinking): SSO you have return back soon. Didi can’t handle this war alone.  You have to be present here with her.
Dadi: Sahil…..
Sahil(absent mindedly) : Haa Dadi….. (realised what he did) I mean…. who Sahil…..
Dadi(carenessed his hair) : Whatever you do, you can’t hide from my eyes. Like the way I recognized Anika with her touch, recognized you by your eyes. Kitna baada ho gaya hai…… Aur tu toh abhi aapne pairo pe….
Sahil: Haa Dadi…. Didi’s blessings…..
Dadi: Sahil, if Anika is here then where is Billu?
Sahil(tears): Dadi iam not the right person to answer this question. It will be better if you ask Didi.  I need to leave now.  I have to receive Shivarti from the school.
Dadi(confused): Shivarti?
Sahil(chuckled): Didi will say it.  I need to go otherwise….. Bye everyone…. And obe advice if you want to know everything what all happened then try to send Swetlana away from the house for sometime.
Om: Don’t worry, we will do it….
Sahil: Thanks Om bhaiya…. I am leaving bye….. (he left)
Dadi: Chalo itna toh paata chal gaya ki yeh Anika hai…. Par baki ka raas janna jaruri hai….
Pinky: Haa mummyji….. I don’t know where is my son.  I want to see him so badly.
Dadi: Let’s go.  I know where might have Anika gone.
Rudra: Par Dadi… Swetlana….
Swetlana(coming at that moment) : Listen I am going out. Will come back late. (she walked out)
Bhavya: Chalo yeh toh khud hi chali gayi…..
Om: Now we can talk with Bhabi.
Rudra: Haa but Gaurish…. Don’t worry I am bringing him. Till I come don’t start…..
Soumya(entering with Gaurish) : Not needed.  I am brought him.
Rudra(raged): How dare you? I have said you to be away from the Family then?
Soumya: Let’s meet Anika di and then I will say everything. Don’t say anything…… Hear it out and then comment. Let’s go……

They went upstairs and as expected Anika was in Shivika’s room looking around and admiring it. Nothing has changed over the past 8 years. Everything is the same.

Dadi: Anika…..
Anika: I’m Anita Dadiji not Anika….
Pinky: Stop your drama. We know it is you Anika. Sahil said us everything. Now tell me where is my son and why are you hiding your identity? Who is Shivarti?
Anika(sighed): Let’s sit down and talk please….
Rudra: Why is Soumya here?
Anika: Because I said so….. Now sit down and let me talk…..

Everyone sat down and Anika started telling her 8 years. By the time she ended, she was looking out of the window and observing the pool. She wasn’t facing the family because she feared seeing their reaction. A loud sob made her turn and she saw Pinky crying hysterically. She knew why but didn’t have the courage to console her.

Anika: I know Pinky Aunty…. I had promised you that I won’t let anything happen to Shivaay. But I failed in it and broke my promise.  I know you are very angry rather disappointed with me…..
Pinky: Chup ek dum chup…… You aren’t at fault at all.  I can understand what you have gone through. I’m sorry beta we couldn’t do anything that time….
Anika: Please Pinky Aunty don’t say like this.
Pinky: Not Aunty…. call me Mom just like Shivaay calls me…..
Anika(teary eyes) : Can I call you maa?
Pinky: Whatever you feel like…..
Anika(hugged her tightly) : Maa…..

Everyone had tears in their seeing it. But the person who always wanted this wasn’t present among them.

Om: Bhabi…. How is Shivaay now?
Anika(breaking the hug): Alive by god’s grace….. I don’t know when will he be awake.
Pinky: Why are you talking like this Anika?
Anika(shouting and crying) : Otherwise what should I do Maa….. He had promised me…. Promised me that he would never leave me alone…. He had promised me that he would stay beside me in every step in every pain….. But he wasn’t there when I needed him the most….. He wasn’t there to hold my hand when I was in labor…… He wasn’t there to protect me when those men used to look at me lustfully…… He wasn’t there…….. He just left me…. Alone to fight in this world…… All alone……

She feel down on her knees and cried out. Her 8 years of hidden pain was coming out today and she didn’t hide it today. She cried and cried. Pinky hugged her tightly and let her cry. She could understand her pain for the first time.

Pinky: Cry beta….. cry out your pains….. Don’t let them hide today…… Cry it out……

Everyone was crying too seeing her. After sometime, she stopped crying and sat properly.

Anika: I’m fine maa…..
Pinky: Drink this water (passing her the glass).  Now tell me about my grandchildren.
Anika(smiled): Just like Shivaay….. Tadibaaz….. Both are carbon copies of him except Aaratrika’s eyes. They have become my world, my everything.
Dadi: When will we meet them?
Anika: After I remove this Swetlana from the house, then.  I have just bought this house so that I can anytime come and go. After everything is sorted out I will tranfer everything back to the right owners.
Tej: It is not at all needed Anika beta…..
Anika: No Tej uncle.  I have promised to Shivaay that I will complete his incomplete work and I am just doing that.
Rudra: So bhabi what is next plan?
Anika: Making a self confession from Swetlana about the Kalyani Mill incident.
Pinky: But how will you do it?
Anika: I have already recorded her truth when she was unknowninly saying it to Dushyant which was Abhay. So I just need to do one thing. Release Abhay, bring him in our team and rest he will do.  I will be arranging a party where Swetlana herself will confess everything.
Om: Won’t it be too risky?
Anika: I have played with so much risk Om that I am used to it…… Let it be….. I am leaving now.  I will come back tomorrow and teach some lesson to her what say.
Gauri: It will be so interesting Bhaujayi.
Anika: Okay listen….. (muted)
Pinky: Now my bahu will make everything right……
Anika: I just hope it happens…..

*Ayka Paradise *
Anika opened the closed door and walked in. She saw the still figure and sat down.

Anika: I have successfully completed one step of the plan….Now the next one is ready to be executed.  I just hope that I succeed ……. You know today what happened……

She kept on blabbering about her day and didn’t know when her eyes drooped and she slept. As usual, his tear escaped indicating his helplessness.

The next few days Anika did every type of torture, she could do on Swetlana like making her work the whole day, make her cook food and then making her eat those burnt food. She was having fun in doing it. Side ways, she was finding out the actual video clip of the Mill.

Anika: I have decided of hosting a party tomorrow for the successful partnership between us.
Tej: It would be so good.
Swetlana: Sure…. I don’t have any problem…..
Anika: You shouldn’t be having also because I am the one who would be deciding what to do and what not to.

This irked Swetlana ,and she walked off.

Swetlana: From the time she has entered the house, she is ruling over me. Now no more. I have to find out some way to remove her.

Her thoughts were heard by Soumya who informed Anika. She said not to worry about her.

Anika(thinking): I will allow her to do whatever she wants then it will be a good way of bringing her truth iin front. But I need to be safe also.

*Next day*
The Oberoi mansion was shining with lights and many high profile business men and women were present. Everyone was waiting for Anika to show up. And then she entered with her full glowy in black full length gown. All the men were looking at her lustfully while the women were burning with jealousy. She halted in front of Dadi and took her blessings. Then Pinky came up and hugged her.

Anika: Today I will end this Ramayan……
Dadi: Our wishes are with you. Go ahead.
Anika(walking up the stage) : Thank you so much for joining me and sharing my happiness. Today I have achieved or will be something very big in my life….. I want your constant support for it. Thank you so much.
Reportor 1: Ma’am, you were the eldest bahu of Oberoi family then suddenly a business woman?
Anika: I guess you are mistaken.  I am not Anika but Anita. And according to Oberoi family, their eldest son and daughter in law died 8 hears ago in an accident. Please excuse me…,.

She walked away smirking seeing that her plan was working slowly. Almost everyone in the party asked her the same question but she as usual disagreed. When the party was about to end, Swetlana comes in the centre of the hall and started dancing like a drunker. Seeing her everyone was laughing, media was getting a new masala for their story. Anika smirked seeing tha the truth is just few minutes away. And there it came……

Swetlana: Hey people…… do you know why am I so happy….. Because I have been successful in destroying the Oberois completely. Yes…. I….. have done it….. I have completed what my father had left it incomplete….. 33 years ago…. Kalyani Mill incident was because of my father….. He hated…. always hated the Oberois…. And so does me….. When they still didn’t break then I came in light and started breaking their relations slowly…. But everytime…. That Shivaay would come in between and destroy my plans….. But this time I played it carefully and manipulated their son Abhay against them….. And finally I was able to throw Shivaay and That Anika out of the house….. But still he was a threat for me…. So 8 years ago…. I killed them along their next generation waris also….. And finally I took over the whole property and mansion…. Now this is all mine…. All mine……

She was laughing like a maniac while the guests were whispering amongst themselves. Anika called up the police and made Swetlana arrested.

Anika: I had said you if you look up to my family with your evil eyes, I will snatch them from you….. And I have a good news, Shivaay and Anika both are alive and their kids too. You had forced us to leave this family so that you can break the bond but you foegot something very important…. We are Oberois and for us relationship and family matters first……… Take her away and make sure she kept under a tight security.

Swetlana was taken away. Abhay was finally released from the room and brought back to OM. He asked forgiveness from everyone which they readily did. Rudra too asked forgiveness and she happily granted. Anika looked at ber picture perfect family and wished him here with her.

Anika(closed eyes almost a whisper) : Come back Shivaay….. I need you…. I am tired now…. I have done what you wanted….. Now please cone back….. Your Anika….. You kids need you…. Your family wants you…… Come back……

Truely miracle did occur. Her words reached his heart and he stired. He slowly moved his fingers and finally opened his eyes slowly. Sahil, who was in charge of Shivaay saw him moving. So he immediately called up the doctor. He went beside him and he saw his blue green eyes.

Sahil: SSO……

Shivaay was shocked hearing a male voice and that to calling him SSO. Only one person can call him like that, that is Sahil. He tried to speak but his throat was dried. Sahil helped him have some water.

Shivaay(stammering): Sa…. Sah… Sahil…..
Sahil: Yes, SSO….. Sahil….. You have taken such a long time to get up…..
Shivaay: How much time?
Sahil: 8 years…..
Shivaay(shocked): 8 years….
Sahil: Yes, SSO. Wait let me call up didi and say her everything. She would be so happy hearing it.
Shivaay: Where did she go? Oh wait I know OM. Where are the kids?
Sahil(shocked): You know everything… but how?
Shivaay: I guess in coma,we can hear everything but can’t express it.
Sahil: Maybe. Let me call Didi.

He went to call and Shivaay was left alone. Yes, he remembers what all Anika had said to him. He just wanted to hug her tightly, feel her and asure her that he is here. He also wants to hug his kids who were constant support to their mother. Finally, doctor came and declared him fit and fine but might have some difficulties intially. By the time doctor left Anika arrived. All the time, she was just looking here and there except him.

Shivaay: Today, you won’t even come to me and say that you hate me…..
Anika(shocked): You know everything?
Shivaay: Apparently yes….. So won’t you…..

His talk was halted when he felt a heavy weight on his chest and saw his wife hugging him tightly and crying. He carenessed her hair to calm her down.

Shivaay: Anika shant ho jao….. See I am fine…. I am back to you… Now no-one will be to break us…. (sees her eyes close) She spent so fast maybe tired of all the work and kids. I will talk with her tomorrow and meet the kids also.

He slept too with her in his embrace and after so many years, both of them slept so peacefully.

*Next day*
Sunlight peeped in disturbing our couple. Shivaay opened his eyes and saw his wife sleeping peacefully. He carenessed her hair while made her wake up. Both of them were lost in each others eyes and slowly tears made its way from her eyes. He wiped them and telling her continuously not to cry.

Shivaay: Everything is fine now Anika….. I am back and will never leave you…….
Anika(showing her little finger) : Pinky promise?
Shivaay(locking his) : Pinky promise…..

A knock distubed them and Sahil entered with the kids. Everyday they used to meet him but today seeing their father in front of them awake made them so happy. Shivaay was no less, he was feeling so happy seeing them in front of him. Both looked half of him and half of her. He slowly called them towards him and they went near him.

Shiv: Papa……
Arti: Papa…….

Both of them with tears hugged him tightly. Shivaay too hugged them tightly. Feeling of being a father was the best and today he felt no less than that. Anika too was in tears seeing the beautiful scene in front of her. Shivaay pulled her too and they shared a family hug.

*Oberoi mansion *
Pinky was doing Aarti of her Son and Daughter in law along with her grandchildren. She had a huge smile on her face which wasn’t leaving for a minute. She welcomed them in and Shivaay hugged Dadi. She finally felt that her family was complete. One by one everyone came and greated them and the kids got mixed up with each other very fast. Finally ShivOmRu hugged eachother and recreated the Obro moment.

Shiv: Papa…. you forgot something….
Shivaay: What it is beta?
ShivArtiGauEash: Dil bole Oberois……

The next generation ShivOmRu was already ready to take up the duty of the Fathers……

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Just a random thought……
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