'Close with my family??? What's that got to do with this?', he asked confusedly.

'Of course it has something to do else I wouldn't be asking you to be doing it!', Anika replied.

'I want you to get closer with your family because that's the reason you were willing to let go of me. So, you'll first mend your relationship with your parents. Despite everything in the past, they are here for our happiness. Even without you calling them. They love you more than anything Shivaay. I know right now my talks might seem ridiculous but how would you know the truth if you don't mingle with them? Talk to them. Be like a family. So, will you do it?', she added while cupping his left cheek in her right hand.

'I don't know if I'll be able to do it or not!', Shivaay sadly exclaimed.

'You're Shivaay Singh Oberoi right??? The one that says nothing is impossible for me!!! And now the same Shivaay is being afraid to do something. You're being scared to talk to your own parents... that's quite funny actually', she commented with a little chuckle.

'Hey, it's not like that. It's just that I've built a wall between me and them. Breaking it would take time and lots of effort. But I would still do it. Not because I want to be forgiven by you but for us. So that when we begin our marital life, I don't wnat you to be having any kind of insecurities that I'll leave you. I'll never leave you Anika. I promise you that!', he promised her as he held her hand close to his heart.

She just smiled and nodded for a reply. She knows that her Shivaay would do this for her. He then gives a peck on her forehead and leaves to his room. As soon as Shivaay left, Anika heard a knock on her room door.

'Come in!', she voiced out.

Jhanvi Aunty came in with a glass of turmeric milk.

'How are you? I know it's been a very long day for you, that's why I brought you this turmeric milk. Here drink this up right away', Jhanvi Aunty said while handing her the glass of turmeric milk.

Anika made a disgusted face looking at the turmeric milk and refused it right away. Just then, Pinky Aunty also entered the room.

'How can you just says no likes this? Huh? Your mother-in-law broughts it for you with so much of loves!  Better drink it up!', Pinky Aunty instructed.

Anika refused and tried to run away but unfortunately she was caught hold by both her mothers. Pinky Aunty held her and Jhanvi Aunty made her drink the milk. After that, the ladies had some talk. Anika rested her head on Pinky's lap while Jhanvi Aunty was explaining some of the Punjabi wedding rituals to them and Pinky Aunty was explaining the Catholic wedding rituals to Jhanvi Aunty. As soon as they were done, Anika was already asleep on Pinky Aunty's lap.

'She's asleep!', Jhanvi Aunty told as she slowly lifts Anika's head and slides the pillow underneath her head.

'It was a longs day for my bacchi!', Pinky Aunty said out sadly.

'I know Pinky. She's went through a lot today for us. I never once thought that Anika's plan will backfire with Shivaay deciding to leave her. Luckily Khanna called and informed us. Otherwise all her plan would have been down the drain. I seriously thought to give up on Shivaay after that, but this girl she convinced all of us and brought us here. Now I'll work harder in her plan not only because I want my son back but I also can't let my daughter's hardwork and sacrifice to be wasted', Jhanvi Aunty told Pinky Aunty as she planted a kiss on Anika's forehead.

'I'm really very lucky to be having a daughter like her! Thank you for accepting the alliance Pinky!', she added.

'It's not just you Jhanvi, but Anika is also luckys to be getting a family likes yours! Always togethers!', Pinky Aunty exclaimed happily and both the mothers had a warm hug before leaving to their respective rooms.

The next morning, both the families, the Oberois and the De Cruz were discussing about the marriage over breakfast.

'Shivaay is the eldest son of the royal Oberoi family. Even if everything has to be done quickly, it should be in a very grandeur manner! A full big fat Indian Wedding! I hope you're okay with it Shakti', Tej Uncle claimed.

'Anika is my only daughter, my princess! Of course I would also want a huge scale wedding for her! In fact I was quite hesitating how to say this to you as we made a very simple engagement ceremony. I thought you guys will want it to be simple', Shakti Uncle voiced his mind out.

'You don't have to hesitate to ask or say anything Shakti Ji!', Jhanvi Aunty assured him.

'Wah! Then I have somethings to says too!', Pinky Aunty interrupted excitedly. Everyone's attention turned towards her with a clear curiousness on their face.

'I suggest we does a destination wedding!!! I've always been excited about destination wedding!!! Ever since Anika was a little girls, I decides that her wedding will be destination wedding!', Pinky Aunty voices her wish out.

'That's a great idea Pinky Ji!', Tej Uncle praised her.

'But where should we hold the wedding? If we want to go to abroad then, it will be difficult to get passport and visa of these many people in such a short notice!', Shakti Uncle worried a little.

'Why are you worrying Uncle? What's the need to go to abroad when there are a lot of beautiful places in our India itself???', Om speaks up.

'Om is absolutely right! There are a lot of places in India itself where we can conduct a grandeur wedding! In fact, you know what? Leave the venue to me... I'll arrange everything by this evening', Dadi supported Om and voluntered herself.

'I'll help you with that Dadi!', Gauri offered her help.

'Me too!', Om also offered a helping hand.

'There's no need for you two! I have my IPad. That's enough!', Dadi replied with full tadi.

While the whole family were busy discussing about marriage venue and rituals, Anika grabbed Shivaay to a corner.

'What are you doing Anika?', he asked a little panicked.

'What what am I doing?', she asked back. 'I hope you remember that you have to fo something before the marriage right?', she reminded him.

'Of course I do! I promised you already!', Shivaay assured her.

'Okay good! So tell me what's your plan??? I mean like your first step???', she questioned him.

'I think I'll aproach Dad first', Shivaay said confidently.

'Wow! This much of confidence!!! Great!!! So yeah, how will you approach him and how will you talk to Tej Uncle?', she asked further.

'That's so simple! I'll talk to him about Ahaana Authentic's increasing stock values and some future plan which I have in my mind', Shivaay stated very much happy and proud of himself.

Anika facepalmed herself and thinks, 'inka kuch nahi hosaktha! (nothing can be done with this guy!).

PRECAP : Shivika's wedding location is decided and Shivaay tries to begin a conversation with Tej Uncle.

- To be continued -