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Anika's tears were flowing non-stop. She looked outside window to avoid Shivaay's gaze.

She felt something soft touching her hand and looked down to see him forwarding his handkerchief.

"Thank you" she mumbled before taking it.

Shivaay on the other hand did not knew what to do. He felt bad seeing her cry but he didn't know what to say to make her feel better. Yes, she is now his wife, his better half but it isn't that easy to accept that now he is no more bachelor, he has one more responsibility, one more person to look after.

The car stopped making them come out of their thoughts. They were here at Oberoi Mansion to complete grah pravesh ceremony and then they are gonna change and go back at hospital.

Pinky stood at the door waiting for them with aarti thali. She applied tika to both of them and did their aarti. Anika as directed kicked the rice vessel first and then dipped her feet in liquid kumkum before walking inside and leaving behind her footprints.

"Chalo, sab kuch aache se ho gaya. Sab lok change kar lo, hum aadhe ghante (half & hour) mein wapis hospital ke liye nikalna hai." Pinky said making everyone nod.

"Shivaay, take Anika in your room." Jhanvi told making Shivaay nodded and everyone left. Shivaay courted Anika to their room.

"I'll change in Om's room. You can change here ." Shivaay spoke grabbing his clothes.

"Umm...okay." Anika looked around and found her suitcase in the corner of the room. She quickly pulled the bag on the bed and grabbed her red anarkali before walking infront of the mirror and started removing her heavy jewellery except nuptial chain and chooda.

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"Kitne soni lag rahi meri beti. Kisse ki nazar na lage!" Dadi engulfed Anika into a hug. Her happiness knew no bounds. She didn't knew that after operation will she be able to open her eyes or not but she knew even if she cannot her soul would rest in peace.

"Mr.Oberoi it's time for operation. We need to shift her in other ward." Doctor announced.

"Mummyji milte hai jaldi." Pinky spoke grabbing her hand (Mom, we'll meet soon).

"Ji mummyji, hum aapka intezaar kar rahe hai." Jhanvi added making her smile (Mom, we will be waiting for you).

ShivOmRu kissed her forehead one after another telling her that nothing will happen to her. After a small goodbye, they all walked out grabbing there seats.

"Bade-papa, Papa, Badi-maa and Mom you guys should go home and rest. This operation will go on till 5 hours. Don't worry, we will keep you updated." Shivaay announced. The elders agreed knowing Shivaay won't listen to their pleas and somewhere he was correct, they needed rest.

Nodding to every instructions that Jhanvi and Pinky gave, finally elders went away.

"Bhabhi let's go and eat something in cafeteria. I'm sure you and Bhaiya didn't have anything since morning." Rudra said.

"Rudy is right. Let's have something first." Omkara spoke and the four made there way down not before asking Khanna to stay back and call if something urgent comes up.

"Yeh rahi aapki coffee and bhaiya aapka espresso,Om your milkshake." Rudra passed them their mugs.

Nobody spoke, silence prevailed around, everyone had different thoughts running inside their mind.

"Om when is your next exhibition?" Anika asked trying to distract them.

"Next month Bhabhi." Anika nodded sipping her coffee.

"Rudy I heard your university is planning for an abroad trip. Are you excited?"

"Umm ..I don't know Bhabhi!" He looked down playing with his straw. Anika's phone ranged cutting the conversation in between. She excused herself walking aside.

"Yes maa, operation is going on...hmmm. I will keep you updated. And yes maa, tell Bhai to inform the office staffs that we won't be able to join the party tonight. ..  Love you too maa, bye." Anika sighed looking at the blank phone screen.

By the time she walked back at the table, only Shivaay was present.

"Here have this.." Shivaay forwarded the plate containing fruits.

"Umm...I didn't..

"I know! I ordered it. Shivaay interrupted. You didn't have anything since morning and it's not good for your health." How sweet! Anika thought before started eating.

"You want some" she forwarded.

"No, I already had my French toast."

Anika shrugged off and continued filling up her stomach. After what seems eternity they walked back to the floor where Dadi was been operated.

.... (TIME SKIP :- After 5 days)

"Mummyji, kisse bhi cheez ki zaroorat ho yeh bell press kar dena we will come. (Mom, if you need anything just press the bell here and we will come) Pinky informed. Operation was successfully and finally Dadi was back in Oberoi Mansion.

Pinky, Jhanvi and Anika were taking utmost care of Dadi and making sure not leave her alone anytime. With much of Dadi's insist the men's of Oberoi family were back to the work except Rudra who was still in the college.

The past 3 days were really hectic for everyone but now everything was slowly coming back to normal. Anika had taken a week leave from the office.

Media was yet to know about the mairrage. It was very well hidden from them. Anika's family came in between to meet Dadi and Anika both. They were happy to see their daughter getting we'll adjusted in the family.

It was already evening , just few hours left before dinner time. Today Anika's pehli rasoi (first kitchen) ceremony was gonna take place and for that she was preparing dishes since past 1 hour.

She was a good cook, all thanks to her mom's constant bickering and efforts. Everytime she would have a free day from work her mom used to pull her into the kitchen and teach her all dishes, she always used to say tere sasural wale kya sochenge! Teri maa ne tujhe khaana banana nahi sikhaya. Meri toh naak kat jayegi! (What will your in-laws think that your mother hasn't taught you how to cook! I would be so embarrassed!) Anika chuckled remembering it.

By the time she finished, it was already ten past 7:40. Everyone would be down by eight. With the help of servants, she settled dishes and crockery on the table.

She smiled contended with what she had made. Soon, everybody arrived grabbing their respective seat.

"My mouth is literally salivating with the aroma around." Tej spoke rubbing his hands in excitement.

"Anika beta, jaldi batao aab aur sabar nahi hota! (Dear, we cannot wait anymore.) Shakti mumbled looking at the variety of dishes around that were yet to open.

"Let Shivaay come first Shaktiji. Have some patience." Pinky chuckled looking at her husband's eagerness.

"Bhabhi kya kya banaya hai, voh toh bata dijiye!" Rudra asked and very next second Shivaay arrived and took his seat.

"I've made Bade-papa and Pinky maa's  favourite Paneer ki sabzi and Kulcha. Shakti Papa and Om's favourite Chole Bhature. Jhanvi maa's favourite Biryani and Raita. Rudra your favourite Pizza and don't you worry it's healthy so it won't affect your diet.
And for Shivaay it's Penne Pasta and Garlic bread. You guys don't have to limit yourself as I've made sure that the food is healthy and nutritious."

"Oh my maata! So much food. Haye meri Anapurna bahu!" Pinky did her balaye.

Without waiting for another second, the dishes were serve around, with every bite they had,they felt heaven, food heaven, they praised her cooking skills every now and then making her giggle. She smiled watching them laughing and teasing each other, finally the environment around was slowly coming back to normal.

Everyone praised about her food except one, who was silently eating and watching everything.

"Shivaay bhaiya, did you like the food?" Rudra asked making everyone's attention turn towards him. Anika felt nervous since the time he had started eating the food and didn't even speak a word. She thought he might have not liked the food.

....screen stopped at Anika's face.

...to be continued.

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