Epilogue
Shivay’s pov
I am analyzing my entire life. Starting from my childhood to my married life. From childhood I was always taught to be a perfect child. Unlike my brothers I was not allowed to live my life. My father always wanted me to be first in everything. My mom liked money more than me. My father wanted me to be the next heir of oberoi family. But his elder brother overtook him. He was always jealous about this but he never complained it to anyone about it. One day I got second rank in my school and that was when I witnessed his cold side. He slapped me and poured all his feelings outside. He told me how he felt when his brother was enjoying everything. He said he didn’t want me to experience the same fate. From that day I was working very hard. I always topped my exams and became no.1. I am now capable of becoming next heir of oberoi empire.
I always hated middle class because I had a reason for it. My mom hailed from a normal family. Since she was used to oberois luxuries she spended most of her time in club, Kittie parties and many more. She didn’t have time for me. In childhood I craved for love. If Dadi and omru was not there I would end up in dying. It’s only because of them I was alive. From that day I decided to never love anyone because love was a very big weakness. I will never allow anything to make me weak. I am a wall and I will never allow anyone to break it.
From that day I started to live my life like a stone. I didn’t trust love or emotions. To me every relationship is like a deal. The best u choose the better u win. Tia entered into my life. She was everything I wished to see in my wife. Good looking, rich, proper blood lineage and many more. Moreover she never disturbed me. She never forced me for anything. Our relationship was a deal. Sometimes I felt I am doing wrong but my ego never allowed me to admit it.
My life took an entire u turn when Anika entered my life. For the first time I saw someone who was not afraid of my power or money. I tried to buy her but she made me realize some things in this world are not for sale especially her self respect. She arranged my wedding and all I did was drooling her. Some times I feel her sitting with me in mandap and marrying me but it always looked like a dream to me.
When she put her respect at stake just to save me from Gayatri murder case my love for her grow immense times but I was afraid to confess it. Instead of admitting my feelings for her I proposed tia for marriage. Then came daksh into our life and the rest of the story I never want to think about it again in my life.
I married anika but again because of my anger and ego I broke her heart so much.
I still remember the day when she gained consciousness. We shared our very first kiss. Even though it lasted for few seconds I can never forget it in my life. She decided to give me a chance to prove myself. Living a life without surname was not at all easy. Being my boss she never gave me any advantage for being her husband. She was very strict when it comes to work.
To shivay Singh oberoi it may be difficult to tolerate but not for anika’s shivay. For first one month she didn’t even speak with me. She communicated through radhika our colleague. We stayed in different apartment but we r neighbours to each other. Thank God if Mallika was not there then I don’t know what would have happened to me? She helped me to win anika’s heart.
One day I was cleaning my floor since I was not used to such kind of things I slipped down and got hurt. Hearing my shout Anika came running to me. She came close to me. That was the first time I saw her close enough after our kiss. She helped me to get up and dressed my wound. All the way she didn’t talk to me but I was able to sense pain in her eyes.
After a long pause she took a deep breathe and gave me divorce papers. I was shocked to the core. She continued since we r applying for divorce judge asked us to stay in one roof for next six months. So I can move in with her. I don’t know what to say. I was very happy. She wanted me to stay with her. After a long time I am going to be with my panika. I moved in with her.
She took immense care of me as my knee was hurt. I got that love which I craved in my childhood. Working with Anika was always fun as well as dangerous. She is worst in maths and I would tease her a lot and she would end up punishing me by increasing my work.
One day she asked me to wash car. I didn’t expect this from her. She smirked at me and I understood it was her plan to test me. I finally washed the car and the look on her face was worth watching. She didn’t expect me to do such works. We go to market together for buying groceries. She would argue with shopkeeper for 10 rupees even for half an hour. She made me realize importance of money. Living a middle class life was not at all easy for me. Sleeping without ac, sleeping in mosquito bites and many more. Traveling in bus was the worst part of it. I have to wait for at least a hour to get a bus.
One day she took me out for dinner to celebrate our success party. U know what that was the best night out of my life. I tasted the best food of my life. I never thought eating in road side shops will be so tasty. We later danced and watched a movie. I saw her laughing with me after a long time. She looked beautiful when she smiled.
I still remember the day when I cried my heart to her. I was missing my family. Every family member had touch with us. They use to call me and sometimes visit me. But I had a different fear in my heart. I was sitting in a corner of my room and tears are flowing down from my cheeks. Anika was searching for me and she noticed me sitting in a corner. She rushed to me and cupped my face.
” Shivay what happened? Why r u crying?”
He hugged anika tightly and buried his face in crook of her neck.
” Nothing Anika. I am fine.”
” Don’t tell me lie. Did you forget I can read your kanji aankh. Tell me what happened?”
” I am afraid Anika.”
” Why shivay is everything fine? R u not feeling well.”
” Anika, I am afraid. What will happen to me if you also leave me?”
” What do you mean shivay? I am not able to understand.”
” Every person I loved left my life. They never had any time for me. In the process of being perfect I lost my own self. I wanted to be strong enough before everyone. I never wanted to portray my weakness to anyone. I thought love was my weakness. That’s why I never loved anyone. But today I am loving you. What if u leave me? I will d..
But before he could say further she locked her lips with him. Shivay was shocked by this. But he soon regained his composture and kissed her back with equal passion. She broke the kiss and hugged me tightly. She whispered in my ears.
” Don’t you dare say that again. U don’t have any right on your life. It belongs to me.”
I was confused seeing this side of Anika. She once again hugged me and left from there.
Shivay’s pov
Our sixth month was going to end. Still she didn’t replied anything to me. Tomorrow we have our trail in court. I thought she didn’t forgive me. I started to pack my things. I really lost my hope now. In a corner of my heart my hope was still alive. But it got crumbled into pieces when she saw me packing my bags but still didn’t say anything and went.
I went to office that morning. Everything was normal she didn’t seem to miss my presence. I was doing some work that’s when radhika came and called me.
” Shivay, Anika fainted” .
” what happened to Anika? Tell me radhika. Where is she now?”
” She is near garden”
Shivay runned towards garden. He didn’t find anyone. When he was about to go someone pushed him into pool. He got up on his feet. Anika emerged from pool. His eyes got locked with her brown cocoa orbs. He went to her and held her tightly.
” Tum thek ho na Annika. Radhika told me u fainted. But what r u doing in pool.”
She placed her index finger on his lips.
” Ssh shivay u talk so much. I want to say something to you today. Don’t interrupt me in between.”
” But”
” I said no interruption. U know what before u came into my life I never thought one day I will get a reason to live excluding sahil. I never thought someone will bring colors to my life. I never thought I will smile without a reason. I never thought I will die for someone. But you changed everything. You changed my entire life. I never thought someone will love me the way u did to me. From my birth I always fought for my survival. Life was never easy for me. Surviving without parents is nearly impossible. I can fight against this entire world but not against you. When u broke my heart I was not able to withstand it and decided to leave you. But u came back into my life. U gave up your surname only for me. U lived ordinary life. U gave up every luxuries only for me. I was afraid u would leave me because u loved me too much. Your love overpowered your anger. This time our love won. Did u remember how u proposed me in a pool. Shivay today I am going to give the most precious thing of my life. I am giving my heart to u shivay. I trust you with all my might. U r the only person I wish to see when I open and close my eyes. I love you shivay.
Those words are enough for me. I will die happily after listening to her confession. I couldn’t believe my ears. My heart jumped in happiness. This thought gave me immense pleasure and happiness. Within no time I smashed my lips on her. I poured out all my feelings in kiss. She too reciprocated with equal need. We promised each other to never leave each other’s side.
” Bhaiya, it’s not Hollywood movie. We are in India. If u kiss bhabhi like this then we will get A certificate. It’s a family show bhaiya.” Rudra said in his typical style.
” Om, rudra and gauri u all are here I can’t believe this.”, Shivay said in shock.
” Actually bade bhaiya we know today baujai will confess her feelings so we didn’t want to miss that.”
” Shivay I am proud of you. U proved u can do anything for your loved ones.” Said om.
After our confession Anika came back to oberoi mansion. My mom asked sorry to her but being Anika she forgave my mom. She even forced me to speak with my mom. Of course we r in talking terms. Slowly our relationship is going back to normal phase.
It’s second year of our anniversary and I have a special surprise for her.
Present
At terrace
I am waiting for Anika. I asked her to meet me near terrace. I am pretty sure she will not be aware of our anniversary because I didn’t let her know about today’s date. She will think tomorrow is our anniversary. But I am going to surprise her. She entered terrace. I went to her and blindfolded her. She didn’t shout because she knew it was me. I helped her to walk and we reached our spot.
” Shivay what r u doing? Why you blindfolded me?”
” Patience my jhansi ki Rani. U will get to know soon”, he removed her blindfold.
Anika was awestruck by the beauty of the place. It was no less than a heaven.
” Happy anniversary Anika. Did you like my surprise?”
” Shivay it’s just awesome. I don’t have any words to describe my happiness. But our anniversary is tomorrow.”
” Sorry darling I just cheated u. I ensured u didn’t get to know about today’s date so that I can surprise u.”
” Aww, my Stone Singh oberoi turned into romantic Singh oberoi. So cute.”
” Anyway anika I won my bet.”
” What bet?”
” Did you remember before a week u challenged me that on our anniversary u will give me the best gift. But I challenged u I will give you the best one. So it’s obvious u liked my surprise so I won the challenge”.
” Buddhu Singh oberoi u didn’t win the challenge yet. It’s my turn. Shivay now I am going to give you a feeling which no one would have given you till date.”
She held his hands and placed it on her stomach.
” Shivay u r going to become father.”
Shivay got 440 volt shock. He couldn’t believe what he heard just now. He is going to be father. This mere thought gave him thousands of butterfly. He hugged her tightly in happiness.
” Thank you Anika. This could be the best gift anyone can give me. I accept u won the challenge. I love you Anika”.
” I love you too shivay”.
U people are amazing. Thank you for being part of this wonderful journey.
I AM DEDICATING THIS STORY TO KANFI.
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