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"Anika, it's time for your meds" Shivaay passed her the glass of water and meds.

Anika sighed closing her eyes. She didn't knew why but she was feeling to cry every now and then. She tried blinking tears that were on verge of falling down.

Shivaay looked at her or can say sat there observing her. He knew she was feeling helpless, he could see her expression changing every now and then. He wanted nothing but to take her pain away.

He pulled her on his lap, engulfing her into his arms. As soon as she felt his touch, her eyes bursted tears out. Anika fisted his shirt , wetting his kurta, which he didn't care about. All his attention was to calm her down.

He had vowed to take avenge of every single tear and every pain she was going through. He kissed her forehead and cheeks every now and then, speaking nothing but sweet to her.

"There is a surprise awaiting for you downstairs." He announced making her look at him. She sniffed trying to wipe her tears with her hoodie sleeves.

"Let me!" He grabbed tissue wiping her face.

"What surprise?" She asked with hoarse voice due to constant crying. She looked cute with red nose and pink cheeks.

"Come, I'll show you" he lifted her effortlessly and walked downstairs.

"Shivaay why is it so dark here?" Her hold tightened around his neck.

"Surprise!" Everybody shouted and lights switched on.

Anika gaped at the scene infront of her. There stood her both family members and also her office team, mansion was decorated with ballons and stuffs.

"This..." Anika asked looking at Shivaay who was already looking at her. He made her sit on the couch and soon she was surrounded by everyone, asking her if she was okay. Did she need something? Is she in pain? Should they call doctor?

Anika looked at Shivaay helplessly.

"Everyone... Shivaay interrupted making everyone go silent... Let her speak first..."

"I'm better. Thank you but now please tell me what's going on? Is it someone's birthday? Or Shivaay, Bade papa did you guys grabbed a big deal? Om, are you nominated for Artist if the year..Ru..."

"Bhabhi...this party is not to celebrate our achievement but yours!" Omkara got on his knees taking her hands in his.

"Mine?" She had question look on her face .

"Yes bhabhi, you are nominated for Fashion Designer of the year award!" Rudra announced making everyone cheer.

"So we are here to celebrate this good news." Shravan, her assistant walked inn gifting her the bouquet.

"Thank you, it's beautiful. And congratulations to you guys. Because this nomination wouldn't have been possible without you guys."

"Let's cut the cake!" Arnav walked in with trolley.

Anika with help of Shivaay cut the cake and made him eat first followed by other members.

"Ma'am dinner is ready." Servant informed walking away.

"Come on everyone, it's time to full your appetite." Everybody walked to dining hall. Anika was surprised looking at the dishes. It was all her favourites, Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta, Kulcha, Jeera Rice, Raita(Curd mix with vegetables).

"Today everything is made according to Anika's taste. Specially Om and Rudra have prepared there dishes for their bhabhi."

"Aww..thank you OmRu" Anika carressed their cheeks earning forehead kisses from them.

"Abb aur der nahi, mere pet mein chuhe dodh rahe hai!" (Can't wait now, rats are jumping inside my stomach). Tej exclaimed taking his seat.

Shivaay filled Anika's plate and sat beside her. He grabbed morsel taking it near her lips. Anika smiled at him before opening her mouth.

"Mmm.... it's delicious" She praised as flavours burst into her mouth .

"Hum bhi!" Om and Rudra grabbed seat followed by Arnav near Anika and made her eat food with their own hands.

Everyone were awed looking at the bond, Dadi did balaye to make sure evil eye stays away. Sarika and Harsh looked happy seeing their daughter having such amazing family.

"Aap bhi toh khao" Anika asked trying to take morsel from her left hand and with shaky hands she was able to feed all four.

"Hum chalte hai abb, " Sarika and Harsh bid abide to the family and their daughter. Later office colleagues left.Arnav was staying back.

"Bhabhi chalo, aapke liye ek aur surprise hai!" Rudra took Anika in his arms ignoring the glaring Shivaay.

"Rudy, where are we going?" She asked as they walked out of the mansion.

"You will find out bhabhi, before that close your eyes..no cheating okay!"

"Okay!"

"Open your eyes now." He informed. A gasp escaped her mouth looking at the scene infront of him. They were in backyard of the mansion which now had big movie screen in between, at one corner there was table filled with food, snacks and drinks and there were couches, blankets, pillows around.

Anika squealed hugging Rudra.

"I hope you liked our surprise Princess!" Arnav stopped beside them.

"Yes Bhai...I loved it, Thank you." Making sure Anika is comfortable, trio took their respective seats.

"Umm....Om, where is Shivaay?"

"He got a call bhabhi, he will be here. Till then please choose which movie you want to watch?"

On other side...

"How much more time Khanna? It's been god damn 2 days and still that bastard is roaming free around! I don't know I need him infront of me by tomorrow." Shivaay slammed his phone to the nearby wall.

He sighed running his hands through his hairs. Taking a deep breath, he walked towards backyard.

"You comfortable?" He asked grabbing his seat beside her.

"Yup! Now shh..and watch the movie." She pointed at the screen infront. A chuckle escaped his lips looking at the movie they had selected. It was the cartoon movie Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. It's okay to become kids sometimes.

By the time movie completed, everyone was already asleep. Anika and Shivaay were tangled in each other's arms. Rudra was half lying on couch, Arnav and Om were asleep on their respective couch.

Anika woke up feeling slight pain , she tried moving but found herself being pulled to a hard chest. Her eyes landed on his face and slowly moved down to her lips. She shook her head trying to discard the dirty thoughts running inside her mind at midnight.

The past two days were really overwhelming for her, but he made sure to be there by her side every moment when she needed him. Without her saying, he would understand her. She knew somewhere she was slowly falling for him, his care, his gesture, his tadi and his kanji aankhein that made her go weak on her knees everyday.

She slowly moved near his face and kissed his cheek before snuggling into his arms, allowing sleep to engulf her with his heartbeat as lullaby to her.

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Shivaay woke up with sun rays hitting his face. He blinked his eyes rapidly to get used to the light.
He felt her breath hitting his neck, she had her neck nuzzled into his neck.

Slowly untangling himself from her hold, he walked towards Arnav and Om to wake them up and so Rudra.

"Bhaiya...sone do na! (Let me sleep) Rudra whined swatting away his hand.

"Rudra go and sleep in your room." Rudra jumped in Om's arms making him stumble.

"Rudra...get down!"

"No...carry me" he whined like a small kid. Arnav chuckled while Shivaay sighed looking at his younger brother.
They left while Shivaay carried Anika in his arms to their room.

Tucking her gently inside the blanket, he looked at the time, it was 7 in the morning. He decided to work out before Anika wakes up. He knew she will wake up around 8 so he had an hour for himself.

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Unknown pov..

"Take this and get underground, if ever you get caught, don't mention my name from your bloody mouth, remember I have my eyes on you. You don't know me or have never met me!" Person spoke to other who just nodded before grabbing bag full of money and walking away.

"It's time to meet you again sweetheart. And this time you will be mine forever. How I loved watching you scream and cry in pain that day, you begging to stop, ...hmm..your soft delicate skin, your silky waist....muahhh....your slender neck...how I would have loved biting and sucking it. Your cries were like pleasure to my ears, that day you got away but this time you won't. I will make you mine by hook or crook!" Evil laugh surrounded the room and infront was the video being played of Anika being assaulted in the storeroom.

...to be continued.
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I hope last para didn't confuse you guys, if yes, feel free to ask.

Who assaulted Anika that day?

What will be this person's next move?

Will Shivaay and Arnav reach to the person before he plays his second move.

To know what happens next, stay tuned!

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