Oberoi family walked in Mukherjee house. Ishana too landed and regretted knowing her surprise is already revealed and special thanks to Soumya for that. She shared it to Anika without telling her that Ishana's sudden visit to her house on her birthday was surprise for Ishu and Anika's parents and Anika happily disclosed this surprise to her parents planning a party at their house. Ishana although was very happy seeing everyone present to celebrate her special day. As per ritual her mother is cooking kheer for her and like every year Anika has become the helping hand.

It seemed nothing has changed. Her di is still her di first and then daughter-in-law of someone. She missed her Shivay bhaiya. After Anika he was the one to wish Ishana and it felt special. Shivay came to know about this special day just on its previous day and thanked Anika for helping him to mark up his impression over her family. She protested saying he has much better impression as compared to her in her family and he replied the same mentioning about his family.

Ishana kept looking at her mother and sister leaning against the door of their kitchen. Tears cascaded down her eyes knowing she is still the same young naughty daughter of her family who is the most pampered one. Blessings from Oberoi family and their presence made it more special for her. She heard from a common friend that Om is planning something special but she wondered when, because his family and her's has planned an entire day for her. Break time is only for her dress change and make up. She once thought to ask Anika about whether she knows Om's plan, but then declined the idea knowing the teasing procedures of her cute elder sister.

Ishana turned back, Soumya was there looking and fixing decorations. A girl who refused to call them didi on their first meet has become an integral part of their family, from weekly visit to their family to taking care of all the medicines of Mr. Mukherjee has become personal favourite work of Soumya. She has got a family yet again, loosing her own. She walked past Ishana shooting up a smile and entered inside the kitchen to inform something to Anika.

"Ishu let's go, we need to get you prepared for lunch. Come let's go. Maa you keep check at the kheer and I have arranged foods for Ishu in that big plate" Anika held Ishu's hand and led to their room announcing.

"We just want to take along Ishana to our house soon" Jhanvi said stepping inside the kitchen in a polite tone to Mrs. Mukherjee.

"Depends upon the children Jhanvi ji" Mrs. Mukherjee replied smilingly.

"Anika and Shivay just need to talk to them" Jhanvi disclosed her plan further.

"Let's talk to Anika then because..." Mrs. Mukherjee paused leaving a deep sigh.

Anika along with Ishana and Soumya walked in their room. Make up arrangements were ready with a white dress lying over the bed. How Om admired seeing her in white dresses came back flashing her thoughts. She smiled, but then absence of Om left a question inside her heart.

"Didi where is Om?" not deciding to control more, Ishana at last asked taking up her dress.

"He will come soon, you at first get ready and sit for lunch" Anika pushed Ishana inside the washroom to change soon.

"Di, let's inform Om bhaiya that his would-be-girlfriend is getting way too desparate" Soumya chuckled behind.

"Hawww have some shame Choti" Anika made faces.

"Why di? See Oberoi brothers are really romantic. Look at bade bhaiya at least. Ten times he had call since morning and everytime he ate up my head repeating just one sentence that he is regretting being in NY at this time" Soumya is growing an important part to Oberoi family as well.

Anika blushed, she knew why is he calling. After all she said she was missing him in this first function and thus he planned to call every hour to ask how about of his dear wife. Although she least bothered to pick up the call, she was busy in works after all, so Soumya being youngest amongst them became chicken of demand.

Ishana came out, white dresses really adored her beauty. She sat in front of the mirror. Anika and Soumya applied their master skill in making Ishana look more beautiful. This time Ishana understood how does it feel when you are under someone's mercy and if she is doing your makeup specifically. Anika happily took the revenge of what Ishana did on the days of her marriage. But completing their work Anika and Soumya moved aside.

"I am looking beautiful" Ishana commented looking herself in the mirror.

Hair curled up lightly, keeping in mind not to damage the hair much and her face glowing under the light makeup. Her pinkish red matte lipstick was the highlight amongst everything else. Her fluffy full lips looked beautiful. She blushed and looked down. Anika and Soumya teased making her blush more. Mother Mukherjee called.

This is the favourite day at Mukherjee house for Ishana. Her mother will feed her and she loved it. Thanking her parents for everything they have given to her she gifted them a portable digital music player to listen to old songs whenever they wanted. Their parents loved old songs and both sisters knew it. She ate from her mother's hand happily while Anika teased her of not growing up ever in life although she is physically young now. Ishana confidently ignored knowing she will get her turn to do the same. The day ended with smiles.

Shivay called Anika, she looked at the Indian time and saw it is early morning over his place and cursed herself for playfully ignoring him. Probably he has not slept, probably he is angry, probably he is hurt. She failed to think beyond and picked up.

"Heya wifey" he sounded cheerful.

"What's the matter husband? Did you not sleep" she is ready to give it back to him if he says no.

"No I slept, it's just my sleep took a break and I called you" this man can never stop being sarcastic.

"Go back to sleep Shivay, you have meeting to attend after few hours if you remember" she knows everything about him.

He will never sit calm without sharing everything with her. Even if he scolded someone then as well she knows the reason and everything. They continued talking. He told her about how much he missed her in his sleep and shared the dream he has watched. She continuously blushed when he mentioned about a cute kid about whom he explained. He was playing with the kid and she was scolding him for spoiling their kid. Although they have still not discussed about these but imaging this part of their future always excited them. They held it on imagination until but Anika keeping aside the awkwardness decided to start this discussion as a general topic.

"You want a daughter or a son?" she asked not caring about the following thoughts.

"Daughter, just cute and naughty like you" he replied immediately.

She blushed more.

"But I am not naughty" she tried not to make him suspicious about her blushing.

"Don't act Mrs. I know you are blushing and definitely you are naughty, remember how you once complained to Mom saying I am a late riser after locking me inside the washroom when Mom was calling me" this man can always guess through what she is going, be it sorrow, happiness or simple blush rising up her cheeks.

She remembered that day, poor Shivay has got scolded. But according to Anika he deserved it as he scolded her the previous night when she was busy chatting with one of her old college friend saying she should not sleep late at nights or else dark circles would attack her under eyes before she gets old. They laughed remembering the day and missed each other more. They talked more, she shared about Ishana's desperation to see Om and he smiled. They were desperate to meet as well. Ishana will get to see her Om soon but what about them? Things changed so drastically.

"Video call?" everytime she is sad he has techniques to make her smile.

"No, everyone would tease me" she already face so much teasing everyday and on this day she is  wanting no more.

"Okay then, wake me up an hour before the meeting and rest I would manage" it has become her routine from the day before to wake him up at mornings and she loved this duty.

He fell asleep, his sleepy sounds confirmed it. She smiled kissing her phone lightly.

"Love you Shivay" she muttered under the breath, in a very low tone and quickly cut the call. She hoped he has not heard and blushed more.

This side he moved in sleep and smiled, the phone has already slipped under his pillow before she low key confessed.

Everyone dressed up according to the theme Soumya has set and gathered at the hall. Less people were invited, just Ishana's close friends and Oberoi family. Anika looked gorgeous wearing steel coloured gown, her oxidised ear rings matched perfectly along with that glowing steel coloured sandal. Soumya wore a sky coloured long length churidar, she didn't work much over styling but she looked cute. Anika immediately took Soumya's hand and went inside. After few minutes they were back and Soumya was looking gorgeous wearing similar coloured ear rings and light make up. Sahana woke up by the time and denied to leave Rudra as Rudra rocked her. Rudra roamed around the hall with Sahana over his hand. Ishana then came down, wearing a light purple coloured fairy gown. Her face glowing although it had nothing much in the name of make up except liner and lipstick and foundation, just to hold the look.

Cake was brought, she looked around but Om was still not present. Her face saddened but looking at her extended familia she kept up her smile and tried forgetting Omkara's absence.

Remembering Shivay's words Anika called him, as usual he missed the first ring and got up at the second. He thanked her and so wished to say love you, but stopped remembering his plan to impress her.

He yet again cursed their distance, he has planned to confess it on their first month anniversary planning something big but everything just fell apart and they separated, not literally but physically.

"Hey get ready, and I am cutting the call now" she wished. He wished Ishana once again and asked Anika to pass it to her.

Ishana forwarded to cut the cake and the lights went dim. There was Om, standing right below the spotlight with a mic in his hand. Everyone looked forward with happy faces, while Ishana was surprised, happy, angry and what not. He sang, how can she forget that he is a great singer. Soumya sang along, female parts sounded great, another discovery. Soumya too sings well. Rudra was stunned to see her as such. Anika glanced everyone and continued smiling.

"Di you also sing na" Ishu requested, Anika went below the spotlight and closed her eyes.

She sang a romantic Rabindra Sangeet, her eyes were shut all the while. Everyone felt goosebumps as she completed uttering every word with correct feel. Applause rang around for three of them. Ishana cut the cake and fed everyone. Her friends greeted her and elders blessed her. Youngsters of her family teased her and then came a request for her to dance. She agreeing to everyone performed on her favourite song. The evening went well, all Ishana's friends retired and family members were left. Oberoi family was although wrapping up to go back.

"I want to say something" Rudra caught hold of the mic and announced grabbing everyone's attention. Soumya too looked straight.

Sahana was looking at Rudra and then at Soumya with twinkling eyes as Rudra went down on his knees. Everyone gasped, they prayed for nothing awkward but Rudra continued caring for none. He extended his right hand shifting Sahana to the left.

"Soumya, thank you so much for entering into our lives, as you came you changed me into a good and most importantly a responsible person. Today where I am is for your encouragement and support of my family. So... I just want to ask, will you... will you be a part of our family? Will you be the other part in my life?" Sahana clapped aloud giggling, he proposed marriage to her.

Shock was understatement for everyone. Soumya's facial expression screamed her disgust. She went forward, snatched Sahana from Rudra's hold and marched out not looking back. Tears traced the path down Rudra's cheeks as Sahana continued crying while going away. Her cries faded gradually and the family still looked at Rudra in shock.

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A family part with less Shivika. I know most of you are missing Shivika. Therefore dearies stay tuned because soonish you will get to read something unexpected. But please do share the reviews and guess what will Soumya do now. Till then bye.

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