Everything was almost back to normal in few days and family was undergoing therapy. Dadi got fully recovered when she was living in Delhi and getting back to her family did wonders to her mental health.

Om has started painting again along with his therapy and Rudy has joined an online course in Business Management after getting thumbs up from his therapist. The impact of drugs given by SweTia is totally cleared from their system and they don't get any attacks now, but behavioural therapy will be continued for them.

Everyone looked happy except one blue eyed man who was in dilemma. This was the hardest time in his life, on one side he was a single decision away to bring back Anika in his life and on the other side his full family was consulting Anika for all their decisions and it was creating a little jealousy in him.

Earlier everybody came to him for help and now Anika has taken that place for his family. He can understand that he will have to earn all the respect again but it was not easy to deal with the sudden changes. He has seen many instances where his family preferred to talk with Anika and he kept waiting if anyone will come and ask his opinion, but nobody came to him.

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Few days back

Tej was thinking something and he took out his phone "I think I should talk to Anika" but Shakti stopped him "No Bhaisahab, she's in a meeting"

Tej shook his head "Oh, no worries, it can wait. I will talk to her later, only she can help me"

Shivaay was about to say that he can help with their query but Tej and Shakti walked away while checking their phones

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Another day

Pinky was trying to call someone from a long time "O my Mata Jethani ji, Aneeka ka phones nahi lag raha, ab main uss se baat kaise karu?" (O my god, Anika's phone is out of reach, now how will I talk to her?)

Jhanvi was also looking troubled "Pinky wait kar lete hain, aur koi option nahi hai, kyunki wo hi humari help kar sakti hai" (Pinky, we don't have any option except waiting because only she can help us now)

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OmRu were sitting in the main hall and Om suddenly asked "Rudy teri Research ka kya hua?" (Rudy, are you done with your research?)

Rudy grinned widely, all done and dusted "Anika Didi ko Project survey bhej dia hai, unhone promise kia hai help karne ke liye" (I have sent my project survey to Anika, she has promised to help me)

Om also laid back in relief, this boy always leaves everything for the last minute "Good, Anika ne bola hai toh ho hi jayega" (That's great, if Anika has said, she will surely do it)

Shivaay wanted to add his opinion but restricted himself while thinking that they don't need him anymore.

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After few days

Shivaay was stuck in this maze of jealousy, if anyone tries to understand his situation he was not totally at fault. It is human nature to get insecure for your position in family or your workplace. Some people take hasty decisions to secure it which can be harmful at a later stage but some lucky people get guidance before making any mistakes.

Shivaay was going to the kitchen when he noticed Dadi and Rudy in living room. He moved towards them to join their conversation and much to his dismay Anika was the hot topic, yet again

Dadi gave her phone to Rudy "Anika ko phone kar Rudy puttar, mujhe uss se baat karni hai" (Rudy, please call Anika, I want to talk to her about something)

Rudy was about to call her, but Shivaay walked towards them hastily "Dadi, mujhe batao kya kaam hai, Anika ko kyu pareshan karna hai?" (Grandma, why are you troubling Anika, tell me what you want?)

Dadi shook her head and indicated Rudy to do it "Puttar tu nahi kar payega, Anika hi kar sakti hai" (Dear, you won't be able to do it, only Anika can help with it)

Jealousy evident in his tone finally Shivaay vented his frustration "Dadi kya sab din bhar Anika Anika karte rehte hain, iss ghar ka beta main hu, mujhse koi kuch nahi poochta. Rudy ko research karni hai to Anika, Bade papa aur Papa ko bhi ussi se pooch kar decisions lene hain aur Badi Maa aur Mom bhi (Jealousy evident in his tone finally Shivaay vented his frustration "Grandma, why everyone keeps chanting her name all the time. I'm the son of this house but nobody wants to talk with me. If Rudy wants to do a research he goes to Anika, Uncle and Dad also takes every decision after talking to her and my Mom and Aunt also")

Rudy was about to say something but Dadi indicated him to go away, she understood the seriousness of situation and said to Shivaay "Billu, tu karega jo main kahungi?" (Billu, will you do whatever I will tell you?)

Shivaay nodded confidently, he wants to prove that he not incapacitated, Dadi smiled at him lightly and she gave him some documents "Thik hai phir, hum logo ne goodwill creation ke liye Delhi ke ek NGO ko support karna shuru kia hai. Wo 13 se 18 saal ki ladkiyo ko padhakar, unka rehne ka khayal rakhte hai aur career development mein support bhi" (Great...we have associated with an NGO in Delhi for Goodwill Creation. They support in living expenses, career development and housing for girls between the age of 13 to 18 years)

Shivaay shrugged his shoulders, he can definitely do something for them "Itni se baat hai, batayiye kya karna hai unke liye" (It's just a small thing, please tell me what should I do for them?)

Dadi bit her tongue, soon this confident Billu will turn into a perplexed one "Mujhe Anika ko bolna tha ki uss NGO ke liye 500 sanitary napkin ke packets ka bulk order dena hai local shopkeepers ko. Phir Ladies undergarments shop ko contract dene hain Delhi mein aur adult education ka intezaam karana hai. Anika ne kaha tha ki wo kisi se ye kara degi par tu aj hi Delhi ja aur ye kaam kar de. NGO se size aur product quality ka confirmation leke vendors ko bata bhi dena" (I had to tell Anika that we have have to order 500 sanitary napkin packets for this NGO to local shopkeepers. Also, we have to give contract to some shop in Delhi for Ladies undergarments and we have to arrange sex education too. Ear;ier Anika said that she will get it done through someone but you can go to Delhi today for this work, contact that NGO and for sizes and product quality and inform it to the vendors)

Shivaay widened his eyes and looked at Dadi, he really should have thought this through before venting out his frustration. Dadi looked back at him, she has a lot of experience to understand his mental condition. She knows he isn't jealous, he is just having an existential crisis and this feeling should be resolved as soon as possible.

Dadi smiled at him "Book your flight for today, vendor list is attached in this file. Anika's team has finalized these vendors, if you don't like them you can change them too"

Shivaay was tongue tied, he wanted to say no but he was the one who wanted to do it. He can definitely try to order some sanitary napkins but what about the inner wears? He will surely look like a pervert when he will ask teenage girls for their size.

Dadi shook her head, he was about to melt down like wax with all the sweat forming on his forehead. She held his hand lovingly "Billu, Anika teri jagah nahi le rahi hai iss family mein. Wo sirf humari madad kar rahi hai. Aur tere pass koi isliye nahi aa raha kyunki sab samajhte hain ki tujhe time chahiye, tu bhi toh bahut mushkil daur se jo guzra hai." (Billu..Anika is not trying to replace you in this family, she's only trying to help us. No one comes to you for help because they understand that you need some time for yourself and you have also has gone through a lot of torture.)

Shivaay was keenly listening to her and she continued " Tej aur Shakti ko dekha hoga Anika ko phone karne se pehle, ek baar unki baat bhi sun leta. Dono bas bacho ki tarah ladne ke liye usse phone karte hain aur teeno paaglo ki tarah haste rehte hai call pe. Aur mera vishwas kar tu unki ulti seedhi baatein nhi sunn na chahega.
Ya phir Kapoor's Asset valuation se related koi bahut zaruri baat ho toh uss se discuss kar lete hain kyunki ye kaam Anika ne hi dia tha. (You must have seen Tej and Shakti before their call with Anika, you should've listened to them also, both only call her for fighting like kids and they all laugh like maniacs on their childishness. Believe me, you don't want to listen to their nonsensical talks. Sometimes they call her for queries related to Kapoor's assets as that work was allotted by her)

Shivaay was thinking about it and Dadi called Rudy inside "Puttar, kuch aur matt bolna bas mujhe ye bata ki Anika se kaunsi research ke baare mein poocha toone" (Dear...don't say anything else but the reason for your talk about research with Anika)

Rudy also understood that his Bhaiya was being an envious Billu for some crazy reason, but its not the time to joke about it "Dadi wo AGCS corporation se related project tha, mujhe 2 din mein hi banana tha aur Anika Didi wahan ki employee hain. Data gathering mein unse better help koi nahi kar sakta tha short notice pe isliye mujhe unki help leni padi" (Grandma..I got one project related to AGCS Corp and I had to complete it in two days and Anika is an employee there so nobody could have helped better in data collection than her, so I requested for some help)

Dadi indicated him to go away from there and then she turned to Shivaay "Billu ab bata, tu help kar pata AGCS se related information dhoondhne mein, wo bhi 2 din mein?" ("Okay dear you can go now" and she turned to Shivaay "Billu, now tell me, could you have helped in collecting information related to AGCS corp in two days?)

Shivaay started thinking about his outburst "Dadi ap sahi keh rahe ho main nahi kar pata. Main khud mein aaye badlaav hi dekh raha tha bas, aur kisi ko notice hi nahi kia. Anika hum logo ke liye itna kuch kar rahi hai aur main abhi bhi usko galat hi samajh raha hu. Pehle bhi meri hi galti ki wajah se aise halat mein hain. (Shivaay started thinking about his outburst related to Anika and said "Grandma you're right, I won't be able to do it. I was only thinking about about my changes but didn't pay attention to others. Anika is doing so much for us and I was taking it in a wrong way. Earlier my mistakes pushed everyone into trouble)

Dadi breathed in relief, he finally understood the point "Puttar jo hona tha ho gaya, ab ye soch ki sahi kaise karna hai, tu poori zindagi iss baat ko leke rota hi rahega kya?" (Dear, it is already in the past. Do you want to keep sulking about it throughout your life?)

Shivaay got his determination back, he really needs to forget the past and look towards his future, he replied with new found confidence "Nahi Dadi, main peeche mudd ke nahi dekhna chahta, ab bas aage ka sochna hai" (I cannot be stuck in the past and now I will only think about my future)

Dadi pat his back happily, she is seeing this kind of shine in his eyes after so many years "Phir ja aur kuch aisa kar jiss se tujhe acha mehsoos ho aur tujhe khushi miley" (Then do something that will make you feel good)

Shivay finally had a moment of epiphany, he realized that he cannot keep sulking about the past but he has to take care of the future in which he can clearly see Anika, either strangling his neck in anger or punching his face but he will definitely try to placate the hostile lioness "Thank you so much Dadi ab past ke baare mein nahi sochunga aur ap chaliye mujhe sabse baat karni hai" (Thank you Dadi, now I will not think about my past. Come with me I have to talk about something with everyone)

Shivaay informed the staff to call everyone in the main hall, once they were seated he started sharing his thoughts "Mujhe ap sabse zaruri baat karni hai. Main jaanta hu poori galti meri nahi hai par main bhi kuch had takk responsible hu kyunki mere decisions ki wajah se hi Tia humari family mein aayi thi (I want to talk about something important with everyone, I'm aware that I wasn't totally wrong but I had a very big role in bringing Tia into our family)

Om tried to stop but he shook his head "No Om, let me say it. Apni galti na hote hue bhi sabko itna kuch bear karna pada. Anika ne mujhe warn bhi kia tha par main tadi mein tha, agar main Tia se shadi ke liye mana kar deta toh shayad condition kuch better hoti. Iss poore incident se maine ek baat seekhi hai, hum log as a family strong nahi the. Agar hum log ek doosre ki baat samajhte aur discuss karte toh shayad mushkil solve ho jati" (No Om, let me say it. Nobody was wrong but everyone had to suffer a lot because of my ego. If I wouldn't have said no for marrying Tia maybe things would have been better. I have learned one thing from this incident, we were not strong as a family, if we would have discussed about it our issues we would have solved it on our own.

Dadi smiled and assured him to continue, he added "Isliye maine socha hai ki roz dinner ke baad thodi der hum log saath baithenge aur apne issues discuss karenge, taaki koi hum logo ka fayda na utha sake. Agar aap logo ko sahi lage to aap log haan keh sakte hain iss plan ke liye (That's why I have decided that everyday after dinner we will sit together for some time and discuss about our day and issues in our life so that nobody can fool us. If you all feel fine you can say yes to this plan)

Everybody nodded in agreement, this will also make them strong as a family

Dadi whispered to Shivaay after seeing the thinking faces of her family members "Dekha Billu, samajhdari ki baat karega to sab sunte hain. Ab bata kisi ne Anika ko yaad kia? (Billu, if you will talk wisely then everyone will listen to you. Now tell me, did anyone talk about Anika?)

Shivaay smiled at her, it's good that she showed him the right path "Nahi Dadi, main samajh gaya aur main aaj hi apne Therapist se ye issue bhi discuss karta hu" (No Grandma, I have understood everything and I will discuss about this issue with my therapist also)

Dadi looked at him and smiled while caressing his head, she knows it is hard for him to deal with all the sudden changes. Earlier his life was all about work and office, but now he has free time to think about his life and it's easy to get distracted due to negative thoughts. But the most important thing is that he is ready to mend his thinking instead of going down the wrong road.

Shivaay bit his tongue, time to see shocked faces of his family is his here again. He cleared his throat to gain everyone's attention "Main Anika ke saath uss camp mein jaunga aur koshish karunga usse apni life mein wapas lane ki. Anika ne decide kia hai to easy to nahi hoga lekin ap logo ki umeed poori karne ki koshish rahegi." (I will go with Anika for that camp. I want to do everything possible to get her back in my life. If she has decided then I'm sure it won't be easy but I will try to fulfil everyone's expectations)

Everyone was shocked for a moment and Rudy was the first one to rush towards him, finally his brother is ready for challenge and he has no doubt that once Shivaay will go with Anika, he won't be able to leave her alone.

Shivaay laughed loudly when everyone shoved their phone in his hands to send a message to Anika because they don't want him to back out from his words. He could only roll his eyes at their enthusiasm, they will get their favourite person back but nobody is trying to encourage him to face that intimidating woman.

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Day of departure

Shivaay was ready to leave for that camp and everybody was assembled in the main hall to send him off for this unsure but most important journey of his life.

Pinky grinned and pat his back "Meri bahu ko leke hi lautna hai tujhe" (You have to come back with my daughter in law)

Shivaay whined like a kid, he's already stressed and these people are making it worse "Mommm... ek toh waise hi itna darr lag raha hai mujhe. Ap Bahu Bahu keh ke aur zyada dara rahi ho mujhe" (Mom, I'm already tensed and your words are not helping at all)

Dadi chuckled at him "Koi nahi puttar, Ishq aur aag wali shayri yaad kar le aur kood ja maidaan mein" (Don't worry dear, recall that love and fire poetry and step into the battle field)

Rudy raised his hand to bless him "Vijayi Bhava Bhaiya" (Victory shall be yours). Om laughed loudly at his elder brother's annoyed face "Rudy ne pehli baar Hindi mein kuch sahi bola hai, issi baat pe jeet kar hi aana hai" (Rudy has said something right for the first time, at least win for him)

Tej chuckled and pushed him to the door "Ja mere sher aur jeet ke aana" (Go my warrior and win this battle)

Shivaay looked back and glared at all of them, not even one person is sad that he won't be at home for next two months, they only want one person back, their beloved Anika. Then they all did something that made him wish that it was better when they were only worried about Anika. He was short of breath when he crawled his way out from the big family hug and ran away to save his life.

Shivaay looked back at his family, they were stressed, happy and confused at the same time; stressed because of his possible failure, happy for his victory and confused if he will be able to do it or he will come running back after 5 or 6 days. He left to start his journey for Uttar Pradesh with unsure emotions and an overwhelming feeling to meet Anika after 2 whole months.
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As per the plan, Anika and her team will board a flight from Delhi and assemble at Lucknow Airport, Shivaay will also reach Lucknow airport and then they will head to that village in a bus. Shivaay tried to find a lot about AGCS Corporation as they have sponsored this camp but got no information about the owners or senior management.

At Lucknow Airport

Anika and Shivaay met after 2 months, ready to go towards an unknown destination and an unknown future. Both were looking at each other awkwardly, not sure about how to start a conversation. Shivaay was thinking if he should shake hands with her, Anika was going for a side hug, finally they ended up making it more awkward with Shivaay's hand stretched in front and Anika's hand stretched towards her side.

Finally Anika decided that she will have to break the ice because Billu ji maharaj has entered his frowning stage already. She poked his arm "All set for the camp?"

Shivaay indicated towards himself and confidently replied "Yes...look I'm all ready, I have grown my beard and hair,  so that nobody will recognise me and my clothes are all set"

Anika looked at him from top to toe and facepalmed mentally "No, they're not". Shivaay retorted immediately "Yes, they are". Anika rolled her eyes in annoyance "Hum log corporate meeting mein nahi jaa rahe, Aapne ye three piece suit kyu pehna hai? (Are we going for a corporate meeting? Why are you wearing this three piece suit?)"

Shivaay adjusted his collar with attitude "Ye mera style hai" (This is my style)

Anika shook her head, this man and his tadi "Wo style jo apke upar bahut bhaari padega, I hope you have kept some casual clothes in your luggage? (The style that will be very costly for you. I hope you have kept some casual clothes in your luggage?)

Shivaay ignored her suggestion and walked ahead "Nahi mujhe zarurat nahi hai, ab chale?" (I don't need them, let's go now)

Anika twisted rolled her eyes again "Apki tadi ka kuch nahi ho sakta" (Nobody can deal with your arrogance.

Shivaay scanned her from top to toe and scrunched his nose "Tumhari iss dheeli si T-shirt aur track pants se toh ache hi hain mere kapde" (My clothes are better than your oversized tee and track pants)

Anika flipped her hair and walked away from him, now she will wait for the moment when realisation will hit him like a bus.

Shivaay followed her inside the vehicle, he got comfortable on the first seat and immediately drifted into a deep slumber. Anika mingled with some of her team mates and she also came back to rest after some time. After 5 hours they reached the village, everybody got down from the bus and Anika woke up Shivaay "Uthiye, pahuch gaye hum log (Wake up, we have reached our destination)"

Shivaay looked around and noticed the name of the village "Ye kaisa naam hai Jhu...ummm ki" (Shivaay looked around and noticed the name of the village , he said 'What kind of name is this Jhu...ummm ki?")

Anika chuckled and pointed at each alphabet "Jhu umm ki nahi hai iss jagah ka naam hai Jhukiberi" (imaginary name) (Its not Jhu.. ummm..ki, it is Jhukiberi)

Shivaay tried to pronounce it but he failed miserably "Iss jagah ka naam bhi tumhari unique dictionary se hi aaya hua lagta hai?" (Name of this place was also taken from your unique dictionary?)

Anika glared at him but he hurriedly walked out of the bus to avoid her angry eyes. As he stepped down from the bus, scorching son welcomed him and he started sweating profusely.

He looked around, it was a very small village with some permanent houses and some were just made of saw and bamboo. Cows and Bulls were tied outside most of all houses and it won't be news if one is tied outside their accommodation also. He thought "All the best idiot, you definitely chose the wrong girl to mess with, now bear with her demands" and stepped down from the bus.

Shivaay flipped the collar of his shirt "AC nahi hai yahan, par fan toh hoga na?" (There won't be any AC here, but I hope they have fans)

Anika nodded her head, he was about to breath in relief but she started chuckling at him "Fan ki mala bana ke daal lena galey mein. Bhool gaye, yahan sirf 4 ghante ke liye light aati hai? (You can surely use that fan aa a decorative ornament. Did you forget, electricity is only supplied for 4 hours in this village?)

Shivaay suddenly recalled all her conditions and sighed heavily while thinking about the difficult days ahead of him.

Anika muffled her laughter and showed him the silver lining "Abhi November hai toh sirf din mein garmi hoti hai, bhagwan ko thank you boliye ki raat ko atleast thanda mausam hoga, warna ap toh so be nahi paate" (Say thanks to god that its November, it will be only hot during the day and nights will be cold, otherwise how would you sleep?)

Shivaay took out his blazer, losened his tie a little and looked around. Anika shook her head in disbelief, he will learn the first lesson of this camp real soon, "Jaisa des waisa bhes" "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"

Anika.glared at him and mumbled "Maine kaha tha ye kapde matt pehniye" (I told you not to wear these clothes)

Shivaay wanted to say that he agrees but his Tadi won yet again "Don't worry, I will manage"

Anika shrugged her shoulders and walked away, she will deal with him when he will become a bheega (drenched) billu because of all that perspiration.

(A/n - Read Hindi lines in English if you are not comfortable with local language)

Village head came to welcome the team, he greeted everyone and announced "Ap saban ka swagat hai humaye gaon mein, apke rehve ko bandobast Sarkari iscoool mein ho gayo hai kyunki bacho ki avkash chalu hain" (Village head came to welcome the team, he greeted everyone and announced "You all are welcome in our village, arrangement for your stay is done in Government school as vacations are going on)

One team member walked towards him "Kaka, hum logan ke rasta dikhayi dyo, bus wahi le jaate hain" (Please show us the way, we will take our bus)

Village head shook his head and pointed towards the narrow path that leads towards the school. Anika chuckled and looked at everyone "Chaliye phir 11 number ki bus pakadte hai" (Let's catch bus number 11)

All laughed loudly but one man was confused about the joke she might have cracked "Anika, he just told us that bus won't reach there"

Anika smirked and pointed towards his legs "Ye rahi humari 11 number ki bus, matlab hum log paidal jayenge" (Anika smirked and pointed towards her legs while saying "Here's our bus number 11, it means we will walk till there)

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Shivaay's questioning face turned in a shocked one "What?? Paidal jayenge (What we will go on foot?)

Anika rolled her eyes and pointed towards the sky "Nahi...wo dekhiye apke liye helicopter aa raha hai" (No, look a helicopter is coming for you)

Shivaay scrunched his nose in annoyance, when will this girl update her dictionary "Anika, its called C H O P P E R chopper"

Anika laughed and waved her hands in the air "Helicopter ho ya C HO P P E R chopper, kuch nahi aa raha, chaliye ab paidal. Kariye modelling apne iss three piece suit mein (Helicopter or Chopper, nothing will come here, now start walking. Do some modelling in your three piece suit)

Most people were busy in taking pictures and Shivika started walking towards their accommodation where Shivaay's first thought will be "Somebody please remind me again, why I'm doing all this"

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Hope you all liked Shivaay's realization and start of their new journey, keep reading for more

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