- Mumbai -
- 2018 -

No One's POV

'Mumma! Mumma! Mumma!' Gauri woke up startled to her daughter's deafening knock on the door along with her continous Mumma rant.

'Coming Ori!' Gauri answered back as she knew that her daughter will not keep quiet until she hears a reply and she didn't want Ori to wake the whole house up so early in the morning.

Sighing as she got up from the bed, Gauri unlocked her phone and checked the time. It was 5:30 in the morning. She wondered how her daughter's biological clock never once gets delayed. One of another traits from Om which she begot. However, thanks her to her daughter's early morning routine, Gauri could manage to stay fit and fine. Just then, it clicked to Gauri that she was missing something today. She checked her phone again and saw the date, 2nd of July! It was Ori's birthday! Gauri took long strides towards the door and wished Ori a very happy birthday first of all as she knelt down. Ori immediately engulfed her mother in a tight hug with a gleeful smile.

'Good molning Mumma!' she wished with her ever bright smile.

'Is your Papa awake already?' Gauri asked her doubtful.

Ori nodded her head as she pointed out towards Om who was just coming out of his room, yawning but still all ready in his gym clothes.

'Papa!' Ori shrieked as she ran towards her father and pounced on him.

'Hey Ori! Good morning and happy birthday sweetheart!' Om wished her and planted some feathery kisses on both her cheeks.

Ori giggled as her father's stubble tickled her soft cheeks. She placed both her palms on his stubble and rubbed against it while giggling. She loved the ticklish feel that lingers on her soft palms.

'I love you Papa!' she exclaimed and proceeded to plant a kiss on Om's forehead. Om could only smile and hold her closer to himself. Gauri stood by her door and watched the father-daughter duo with tear-filled eyes. A pang of guilt pierced through her heart for keeping them apart all these years, but she was helpless at that time. The situation was such that she couldn't even share the happiest news of her life to the person who meant the world to her. Maybe he still means the world to her, but it wasn't easy for Gauri to just forget everything.

'I'm going out for a jog and bring Ori with me. I'll wake you up after coming back, is that okay?' asked Om as he walked to get downstairs.

'I'm already awake. Plus, I have to start preparing for her party later. No sleeping back today. And yes, don't forget to bring her cake from the bakery when you're coming back and please fetch me a Hazelnut Latte from Starbucks. I would be needing it badly today!' Gauri requested from Om.

Om nodded, saying that he understood and left with Ori while Gauri pulled her long waist-length hair into a big bun then began with the preparation for the party. The staffs of the house weren't awake yet as it was still very early, but Gauri decided to begin by herself first. Everything was planned from earlier, all that remains was the decorations and set up of the table and chairs as it was an outdoor party. Setting it up the night before wouldn't be a wise decision as it might have rained that night, given the monsoon season in Mumbai. The weather forecast had predicted a bright day ahead that day, she just hopes that it turns out to be real else, Ori's first grand birthday celebration which she might remember till forever could get ruined.

* * *

'Shiv... wake up! The flight is about to land... wake up Husband!' Anika shook her husband who was still fast asleep on their first class, couple's seat. It was a convertible seat which could be laid flat and be made as a mattress with an extra wide leg space and even a tall wall-like fence that gave them the privacy from the rest of the folks in the plane.

'5 more minutes Biwi!' Shivaay exclaimed as he pulled the blanket over his head.

Anika lowered her seat yet again and shifted to his side slowly getting on top of him, inside the blanket. As soon as he felt her weight on him, he pulled her closer to him, making her lay on him completely. Grinning widely, Anika began placing gentle kisses all over his face. Shivaay's lips curved up a little, forming a tiny smile as he got drenched in the rain of kisses his Biwi was showering him. As she began kissing the corners of his mouth, his lips had automatically formed a pout awaiting for a kiss from her, but Anika being Anika didn't give what he wanted. As she kissed him, she nuzzled her head closer towards his ear and huskily whispered 'Happy Six Months Anniversary, Husband!'.

'Happy Six Month Anniversary Biwi!' Shivaay whispered back.

Anika bit her lower lip to control all those traitorous hormones which were raging all over to kiss her husband senselessly upon hearing his ultimately sexy just woke-up husky voice. It was a serious turn on for Anika and also one of the beautiful reasons why their morning becomes longer on the bed rather than anywhere else.

'Why do you have to sound so tempting husband?' Anika asked him as she ran her fingers through his perfectly handsome face.

'When you are this irresistible, then I'll have to be at least a little tempting, right? Oh God! I just want to make love to you right now!' Shivaay sighed and swiftly pulled Anika even closer towards him to plant wet kisses all over her neck and jawline.

'The flight is going to land in a while, get up now. We have to put the seats upright before anyone comes here' Anika warned him.

'Oh no! Why did the flight arrived so soon?' Shivaay cribbed.

'It is a 19 hour flight and throughout this 19 hours, well, 18.5 hours to be exact, we had made love three times and I swear if the flight was any longer, by the time we get out of it, I would hardly be able to walk. Now get up Billu!' Anika reprimanded him harder this time and got up to get back to her seat.

'Tu thodi ther aur teher jaa! (Stay a little longer)' Shivaay began singing as he brought both his hands underneath his head for support and looked at Anika who was adjusting her clothes to look more decent.

'Get up now Husband!' Anika reprimanded him yet again as she pulled him by his hand.

* * *

Everyone there in the party was so enchantingly dressed according to the 'Tangled' theme. All the girls were dressed up as Rapunzel while the guys were dressed up as Flynn Rider. Luckily as the weather prediction that Gauri and Om had checked earlier, the Sun was shinning brightly yet covered with some soft cottony white clouds and cold breeze blew once in a while ever gently making it the perfect backyard birthday party. Gauri was glad that she had woke up earlier that morning and began the work right away as it was just nice for her to have the preparations completed by the time the guests had started to arrive.

The plain backyard of the Kapoor mansion was looking exotically aesthetic with all those decorations. One large tents was set up in the backyard in case of rain. The centre of the tent was was made into a mini stage with a square flooring of Rapunzel's picture in the middle of it and Ori's name written out in cursive letters. A small, yet lovely chandelier was hung directly above the stage and long strands of purple and white clothes alternately began from the centre and ended hanging down at the corners of the tent. The tables were covered with a white satin cloth and the crokeries were all gold-plated at the holder with a small purple napkin which had the signature Sun of Tangled. Only Gauri knew how hard it was to find that piece of napkin. She had to order it online and Om had to draw it for them as they particular design wasn't available. Apart from that, a beautiful Rapunzel tower was set at another side as a playhouse for the children, but the magnificent thing of the entire setup was Ori's birthday cake. It was three tier cake and was frosted in the colour of the sky at dusk with orange chunks of fondant that represented the lanterns which Rapunzel's parents let go on her birthday each year. It was the favourite part of Ori in the entire movie. Hence, Om had specifically requested that very scenery to be on her cake.

'Hey! The decoration is amazing, love!' Om complimented Gauri as she was arranging the door gifts on the shelf.

'Why, thank you, Om!' Gauri thanked him with a chuckle and continued arranging them.

'Gauri, there's something I want to ask you. It's been 6 months since you moved in here for Ori's sake. And throughout this 6 months, I never once asked you about this but now I think it's high time. Would you marry me again Gauri? Not just for the sake of Ori but for us, for a better future together?' Om asked her. He had been rehearsing so many lines for the past two weeks but now when he had finally asked, he had forgotten everything but still managed to ask her.

'Om... I need some time more... It's...' Gauri was cut half.

'I get it. I agree that I hurt you a lot that forgetting everything and moving on is really very hard for you. But don't worry, I'll wait. I'll wait for as long as you say. I love you, Gauri!' Om confessed his feelings yet again to her, after a whole four years.

Gauri's eyes brimmed with tears when she heard those words. All this while, she was unsure about moving on with Om as she thought he was doing it for Ori's sake, but today, he prove her wrong by uttering those three magical words to her. He still loves her like she does. Om was about to go when Gauri held him by his wrist.

'Pakka, you want this shortie again?' Gauri asked.

'This lambu is willing to do anything for her...' Om smiled back to her.

'Oh God Om! I was just waiting for 'I love you' from you. What took you so long huh? I love you too, Om! Come! Let's get married' Gauri beamed as her eyes began to betray her.

'Are you serious? You just said...' Om was about to ask her assurance when she provided it to him in another way, she pulled him closer to her by his collar and claimed his lips. She kissed him gently and passionately. Om stiffened for moment but recomposed himself within seconds and starts kissing her back. He circled his hand around her petite waist and lifted her from the ground, pasting her body to his torsoe completely. After kissing each other senselessly, Om finally put Gauri on the ground, grinningly joining his forehead with hers.

'Don't you guys think you should have done it in some closed space? That's too much of PDA, even for us!' A voice broke their aftermath moment.

Om and Gauri turned to look at the source of the voice. It was of Anika and Shivaay. They were smiling widely at both Om and Gauri who were blushing. Anika had looked utterly gorgeous in the Rapunzel outfit she was wearing and Shivaay had just complemented her looks with his dashing Flynn Rider costume.

'When did you both arrived?' Om began the conversation.

'Just only! When your PDA had begun!' Anika teased Om.

'Hahaha! Very funny! By the way how was London?' Inquired Om.

'London was amazing, especially with her by my side!' Shivaay replied as he locked his gaze with Anika.

'Anyways! Happy six months anniversary you both!' Gauri wished them.

'Aww! Thank you so much Bhabhi!' Anika thanked her as she hugged Gauri tightly.

'By the way, where's my Princess?' Shivaay asked Om.

'Still getting ready. She's going to be so ecstatic to see you both!' Om replied.

'That's great! I can't wait to see her too!' Shivaay exclaimed as he rubbed his palms in excitement.

'She'll be the pretiest one here!' Shivaay added.

'Oh hello! Just a little ago, you claimed me to be the prettiest girl in the world, then why are you changing your words now, huh?' Anika rebuked right away, surprising Om and Gauri as she was always the calm one and never had she ever been so possessive about someone. Even if it was Shivaay, in front of Ori, she gladly enjoys the special treatment her husband gives her niece.

'Biwi! Calm down. Please relax. You are the prettiest one in my whole world, but Ori is different, you know that right? You're my Biwi and mean the world to me. Ori is my Princess and she means the world to my world. So I have to look after her more right?' Shivaay asked her ever sweetly and charmingly.

'You're just too good at your words and you're making me fall harder for you everyday! God! I love you Shivaay!' Anika confessed and pulled him into a tight hug.

'Ehem... ehem...' Om cleared his throat but was royally ignored by the couple who were so lost in their world.

Just then, to break their moment, a squeal was heard. It was Ori. She was more than excited to see her Phuphi and Phuhi after a whole three weeks.

'Phuhi!!! Phuphi!!!' Ori exclaimed as she jumped onto them both at once.

Ori had looked nothing less than a princess in the dress she was wearing. It was similar to Rapunzel's dress in every manner. She had even requested for the chameleon which was Rapunzel's pet and always sat on her shoulder. Her long hair was set loose and a golden braid was attached to her dress to represent Rapunzel's long hair. She had even wore a golden tiara and a chain with the locket of the Sun from the movie to go with it.

'You're looking so beautiful Ori!' Shivaay told her honestly.

'Thank you Phuhi! You'le also so handsome!' she grinned widely as she told him that.

'Aww! Aren't you both the cutest!' Anika claimed as she hugged both her lifelines tightly.

Just then, Ori's friends began flooding the place and Ori wriggled out of Shivaay's arms to play with them. Anika had left with Gauri when she recognized the smell of freshly made butter cookies. She behaved as if she was left to starve for a whole eternity and literally become a child insisting to have the cookies right away. Being unable to hear her rants, Gauri took her away.

'What is wrong with Anika? Have you pampered her too much that she's behaving like a spoilt child now?' Om asked Shivaay as soon as they left.

'Nothing such Om. I think she's pregnant, but she hasn't realized it yet. She's 2 weeks delayed, she's gotten extra romantic, and... and her moodswings... well, you just witnessed one, right?' Shivaay replied casually.

'Wait! What? Anika is pregant?!' Om exclaimed in happiness and pulled Shivaay into a tight hug.

'How can you react a casually like this???' Om questioned him.

'Om! Relax. I just think that she's pregnant. She might not be as well and it all might just be my imagination, okay?' Shivaay calmed Om down.

The birthday party went on very smoothly after that, just the way it was planned. Ori had a blast and she claimed it to be the best day ever. Om and Gauri had reconciled despite all their differences. And, what about Shivaay and Anika?

* * *

'Husband!' Anika's breath hitched as she felt her Shivaay hugging her from the back. She was startled initially but  soon, she relaxed herself in his embrace and rested her head on his shoulder. Shivaay lowered his head and rested his chin on her shoulder blade. The brush of his sharp beard sent sharp chills down her spine.

'What were you thinking?' Shivaay asked her as he nuzzled more into her neck.

'Nothing. Just about Daksh!' Anika stated.

Shivaay broke away from the hug and glared at Anika. Ever since Daksh died the other day as he was stoned by the public for roaming around naked and inappropriate behaviour, Anika was guilty striken.

'He deserved that end!' Shivaay sternly stated.

'Indeed he did deserve it! I no longer feel guilty Shivaay. Especially after reading the news these days. I just wish every rapist and monster like Daksh will be brought to light and be stoned to death just like that!' Anika expressed her exact thoughts.

'Finally you got over the guilt!' Shivaay exclaimed and kissed her soundly on her forehead.

'Yeap! Finally! But now I have a new worry!' Anika stated.

'What is it?', Shivaay panicked.

'Here!' Anika exclaimed as she passed the stick she was hiding from him a little while ago.

It was a home pregnancy kit and the result on it was positive. Anika was pregnant! Shivaay'a doubt became true. A wide smile formed on his lips but it vanished as soon as he recalled her claim that she has a new worry. What was it about having a baby increased her worry, he wondered.

'This is great Anika. I'm so glad. Thank you so much for this! I love you!' Shivaay beamed as he hugged her tightly and planted numerous amount of kisses all over her face and hair.

'What if it's a girl Shivaay? What if she has to go through all the pain that I had went through?' Anika asked, in the verge of crying.

'Is it's a girl, we will raise her to be a strong woman just like her mother. I can't promise that she won't face any perverts in her life, but I can promise you that our daughter will be strong enough to fit them all by herself. She'll be brave, bold and beautiful. And the most important part is that she would be herself and not pretend to be someone she isn't. She'll proudly claim herself as our daughter and also make us feel pride in her!' Shivaay reassured Anika.

All of her doubts suddenly seemed to vanish by the way Shivaay had reassured her. Daughters aren't worry, but they are pride! Shivaay had cleared every worry that was haunting her.

'What if it was a boy?' She asked again.

'Then, we will teach him that both male and female are of equal and he must respect everyone. He will protect the other girls from being victimized if it happens in front of him. He will not ogle at any other girl apart from his wife. He will also set an exemplary of how a guy should behave. He will do mischiefs but none of it will be of him harassing a girl or molesting her. And we will take pride in calling him our son, just like our daughter!' Shivaay claimed.

'You make it all sound so easy. Would it be possible?' Anika asked him.

'You're there with me... every impossible will be made possible!' Shivaay told her with a little wink, making Anika blush.

'God! Woman! Stop blushing. It turns me on and I feel like taking you in!' Shivaay exasperated.

Anika took slow strides towards him and seductively ran her fingers on his face as she whispered, 'what's stopping you? I'm all yours Husband!'.

That sentence was enough for Shivaay to lift her up in his arms and took her in. He softly placed her on the bed and hovered over her. Inhaling her sweet fragrance, Shivaay started their long night by placing wet kisses all over her face and neck as she stripped him up. In a while, both of them entered their world of ecstasy and remained there until orgasm tore them apart. ;)

* * *

A couple weeks later, Om and Gauri got married again in a simple manner. Their happiness was doubled when Gauri announced her second pregnancy just a few days later. Shivaay and Anika had paused their world tour for some time as they needed to prepare for the little soul that would be arriving in their life soon. While being pregnant, Anika had opened a home for kids with a troubled past, especially sexually harassed. She wanted others to receive the help that she didn't receive when she needed it. She was becoming the person she needed when she grew up and Shivaay was right there behind her at every step. She always heard people saying that behind every successful man, there's there's woman, but in her case, she would owe it all to Shivaay. And when the time came, Anika gave birth to not just one but two wonderful boys.

* * *

- Mumbai -
- 2025 -

No One's POV

'What did the twins did this time?' Shivaay asked tensedly as he walked into the kitchen where Anika was cooking.

'Anvaay broke an elder boy's nose and Ansh had punched him right in the eye!' Anika replied calmly as she turned to look at her husband with pride filled eyes.

Shivaay was rather confused at Anika's reaction. They had decided that Anika would be the strict parent while Shivaay would be the loving one. The twins were always so mischevious and have been creating troubles wherever they go. Anika was always worried about them and reprimands them quite often but they escape her fury every now and then, thanks to their Superhero Dad.

'And you're not angry?' Shivaay questioned her in surprise.

'Nope!' She popped out the P as she slowly snaked her hands around his neck.

'Are you alright, Anika?' Shivaay gulped in fear.

'I'm absolutely fine. In fact I'm khidkithod happy after knowing why my boys did that!'

'And what is that?' Shivaay asked inquisitively.

'They beat him up because he was man-handling another girl. He had tried to touch her inappropriately and that's when our twins dashed in and bashed him. Luckily he wasn't as strong as his body was. Otherwise, the twins will be the injured ones' Anika explained to Shivaay.

'That's good to know. How old was the boy they whacked up by the way?' Shivaay asked as he slowly rubbed her cheeks with the back of his fingers.

'12 year old!' Anika sighed.

Shivaay's eyes bulged open upon hearing that. His 6 year old twins had whacked up a boy who was double their age and that too to protect the pride of a girl. A pang of pride filled up his chest. Their way may be wrong but, their thinking wasn't.

'We did it Husband! I proudly claimed them my sons today in the principal office. We raised them well!' Anika beamed.

'And we will raise her well too!' Shivaay whispered as he caressed her 7 months protruding baby bump. He was very certain that it would be a girl this time around.

- The End -