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Precap:- Doctor warning about Anika's health to Arnav and Shivaay.

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"Bhaiya, bhabhi ko hosh aa gaya?" (Brother,did sister-in-law wake up) asked Omkara as they rushed inside the ward.

"Nahi, doctor said it depends upon her , her body has made her sleep as a defence mechanism to protect oneself from trauma." Shivaay explained with his eyes never leaving her.

"Bhabhi please wake up, look who is here to meet you." Rudra opened her jacket and Bravo popped his head out barking.

"Rudra ..pets are not allowed here!" Omkara looked at his brother astonishingly.

"Shh...Bravo don't make noise buddy." As if understanding the situation, he stopped and started wriggling seeing Anika.

"Chill O, after all we are in Oberoi Hospital. You remember we are the rules!" Rudra gushed. Omkara sighed in defeat knowing it's waste of time to make Rudra understand and walked back grabbing his seat beside Shivaay.

Rudra still had Bravo in his hands but he had lowered him enough so that he could touch Anika's hands. It wasn't safe to leave him completely as there were wires attached to her body.

"How's everyone at home? Especially Dadi?" Shivaay asked

"Nobody took the news well, choti maa (Pinky) literally fell unconscious,and Dadi..thank God mom was there to handle her. Dad and Chote papa are talking to commissioner and other high associate to catch that moron. They insisted on coming but we denied" Omkara explained the scenario at Oberoi Mansion when they revealed about everything that happened in midnight.

"Where is Arnav Bhai?" Rudra questioned petting sleepy Bravo.

"He went to inform Mumma and Papa. I.."

"Mm.." a sound interrupted him.

"Anika" "Bhabhi" all 3 rushed towards her.

"Rudy, go call the doctor." Rudra just nodded rushing out.

"Shivaay" Omkara passed the glass of water.

"Where ..am I?" Anika asked in rough voice looking around.

"Shh..drink this water before " Shivaay made her drink it.

"Bhai...Arnav Bhai?" She looked at them with questionable eyes.

"Arnav will be here soon. How are you feeling now?"

"My head hurts."

"Bhabhi you don't stress much, doctor will be here at any moment."

"Umm...do I know you?" She dropped the bomb making them go wide eyes.

"Uhh..me bhabhi Om..I

"I'm sorry but I'm not anyone's bhabhi. Infact I'm not even married!" Shivaay took a step back knowing his fear had turn into reality.

"Bhabhi, bhabhi how are you? I was so scared that something happened to you." Rudar rushed in and all of sudden hugged her crying his heart out..

There was an awkward silence in the room. Anika didn't knew what to say. She looked at Shivaay and Om for help.

"Rudy control yourself. Anika bhabhi doesn't remember us" Omkara whispered.

"What?" Rudra's shout make Anika jump at her place.

"Tell me that's lie bhaiya, how can she forget us. Bhabhi..I'm your Rudy..this is O your Jatadhari and this is Shivaay bhaiya your husband .. please tell me you are joking ..this all is a prank right! Look I caught you guys..I know you are trying to prank me." Rudra laughed wiping his tears.

"Umm..I'm sorry but you might have mistaken. I'm not your bhabhi. Infact I'm meeting you for the first time."

"Om take him out." Shivaay said looking at Anika.

"No..I will not go anywhere leaving bhabhi...O .. Shivaay bhaiya please..I.." his voice faded as Om took him out.

"Anika, how do you remember me then?"
Shivaay asked unable to connect dots.

"Mr.Oberoi you forgot? I met you at Chabra's Buisness Party last week!"

"Hello Mrs.Anika, I see you are awake now. How are you feeling?" Doctor walked in .

"Hello doctor. It's just my head hurts and a bit pain in neck too...and yes it's Ms.Anika not Mrs."

"Oh! I'm sorry, it might be slip of tongue. And yes nurse will bring you the pain killers which will make you feel better. And Mr.Oberoi please meet me in my cabin." Doctor left.

"You take rest, I'll be back in a minute " Anika nodded passing a smile.

Shivaay directed Om and Rudra to follow him inside doctor's cabin.

"Mr.Oberoi it seems Mrs.Anika has lost her memory."

"Hmm...when I asked her how did she recognised me, she said she met me last week at Chabra's party which I remember was last year."

"I know it's tough for you but trust me I had such cases before and with time they have recovered too. All we need to do is wait and pray that she would soon remember what she has forgotten. We shall be keeping her under observation for a day and tomorrow she can get discharge."

Trio left the doctor 's cabin. "Now what Shivaay?" Omkara looked at his brother clueless.

"I know what I have to do already." Screen stopped at Shivaay's serious face.

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"Bhai tell doctor to give me discharge, I don't wanna stay here!" Anika grumbled for the upneeth time.

"Princess, it's just matter of few hours and then we will be back at our home." Arnav lovingly fed her soup and tried to make her understand.

"Umm...okay but we are keeping him" Anika pointed at Bravo who was now sleeping on her lap. The very first time she saw him, technically according to her she fell in love with him in an instant.

"As you wish princess." Anika chuckled and both continued talking until Anika yawned feeling asleep.

"Sleep tight Princess, I'm here." Arnav kissed her forehead and cautiously and gently grabbed sleeping Bravo from her lap before tucking her inside the blanket.

Knock* Knock* Arnav turned around to find Shivaay standing at the door. He directed Arnav to come out.

"Shivaay , is everything done?"

"Yes, everyone is informed about the situation and Anika's belonging have been shifted back to Rathore Mansion."

"Hmm ..but Shivaay we won't be able to keep her in the dark for long time,she might come to know about your marriage one day or other " Arnav worriedly looked at his friend. He knew neither he nor Anika deserved this .

"Don't worry Arnav everything is sorted, Anika won't come to know unless she remember herself."

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"Rukna wahi, ek minute (Stop there for a minute) Sarika told her daughter before she could step inside the house.
Koi bolega nahi!" (No one will speak a word) as she came with thali in her hand. She took few of red chilli and removed her evil eye. She tied a black thread on her wrist chanting few mantras.

She nodded directing her to enter while she walked in kitchen to discard the chillies.

Note: No Ritual is Motivated Here

"Mera bacha(My baby girl), how are you?" Harsh hugged his daughter sighing in relief. He quickly wiped a tear that escaped his eyes before anyone could see it."

"I'm good now that I'm in your arms Papa" Anika snuggled into his father's arms feeling his warmth and love.

" Princess, go and freshen up first, then I have special breakfast made for you." He kissed her forehead.

"Tell me it's Aloo Puri!" Her eyes shined just by a thought of the dish.

"Maybe!" Harsh teasingly raised his eyebrows making her pout.

"Anika meri bachi, " Sarika engulfed her daughter in her arms while carresing her head.

"Maa, mein theek hun, don't worry.( Mom, I'm fine now, don't worry)

"How should I not worry, halat deekhi thi apni!"

"I'm sorry maa, aage se apna zyada dhyaan rakhungi..ab datoon mat na... please! ( I will be careful from now onwards, please don't be angry now) her puppy eyes as usual worked for her.

"Bhai, aap na Shravan ko bolke mere upcoming project ki files mangwa lijiye na please." (Brother can you please inform Shravan to bring my next project's file)

"Which files Annie?"

"New York Fashion Week ki!"

Everyone turned silent,, Anika was yet to know about her state..

"Ahmm..Ahmm , Anika leave all this, first freshen up and then we will talk about it. Okay?"

"Umm..okay." Anika went to her room.

"This is gonna be tough!" Arnav mumbled while pressing his forehead.

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Hey guys! I hope you liked the chapter.

Don't worry, Daksh's chapter is almost gonna finish in upcoming chapters.

Trust me we are gonna have balti bhar bhar ke Shivika moments in upcoming chapters. Who all are excited? Hands up🙋

Precap: " Anika we aren't in 2021 but 2022." Arnav disclosed grabbing her hands.

"What do you mean Bhai?"

"I mean to say is, due to an accident, you have temporarily forgotten past year of your life and you still believe that it is 20th May 2021!"

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