The past one week turned more hectic than Anika has ever imagined. When she decided to resign, she never thought so much work has to be done before she leave but the last week gave her an overview of the upcoming two last month's of her job. But she loved it, she loved doing works and then getting scolded by her not so beloved boss. On one side she knew, if this man wasn't there she wouldn't have become the she she is now. So, in short she loved it. This last months of her job seemed more thrilling than ever.

In addition she got less time to talk to her dear husband in this past week after coming back but she didn't regret it, cause it improvised her habit of recieving cheesy good night messages at night from her husband. Last night she laughed till one hour looking at the picture of her pillow Shivay has sent. Her crazy husband has kept a dress of her covering the pillow and then the message read

'This keeps me entertained and satisfied when you are not here.'

She wondered that how this poised man turned so romantic. But the things have been really different after her return this time. She was clear what she wanted apart from her career and she eagerly waited to return back to Shivay. Just few more days Anika, she reminded herself.

Apart from all these happiness another happiness welcomed her, just after her return. Her sister Ishana was back permanently with another transfer in her job. This time she so wanted to see Ishana getting married but before that she awaited Shivay to solve Soumya and Rudra's story. Suddenly her phone rang pulling her out from the entire thought chain. Think of devil, and devil is here, she smilingly recieved the call.

"Yes little sister, say what you want" this reminded her that she is going to have a stay at her maternal place for upcoming two days.

She so missed their sisters time, their stupid banters over whom their mother loves the most and that crazy fun they used to do before Anika's marriage.

"Just your undivided attention" came back as reply making Anika sense a bit more of jealousy.

"Jealous of whom?" Anika asked with a smile knowing there must have been again another fight between her sister and Om.

"Listen, I know you spend more time with Om and his family after your marriage but that doesn't mean he will question my general knowledge about you" this time matter sounded both serious and silly.

"Yes surely, what did he ask and you failed to answer?" messing up at this moment with her little sister seemed a bad option.

"Your favourite blend of coffee, I never knew you started drinking coffee" last part of the sentence sounded defeated.

Drinking coffee became Anika's new habit after she returned from her visit to Shivay, six months back. She drank coffee whenever she missed her dear husband but making it sure to not get addicted. This she discussed with Omkara and Rudra as a part of normal discussion. But now listening to Ishana she felt guilty about not sharing this new change with Ishana.

"Yeah that-" Anika explained further about how she ended up loving some blend of coffee.

This side Ishana fumed more listening to all those but she was happy. When Ishana decided to introduce Shivay to Anika, she never thought that her di would be so much happy in this relation. She was afraid to share this thought with Anika on the initial days but now it felt the most correct decision she has ever made. More than their marriage, Omkara and Ishana prayed for Shivay and Anika's marriage and when it turned into a successful one they became the happiest.

"Come home soon" saying so Ishana hung the call without even listening to Anika further.

Anika smiled again realising what she is going to face once she returns to her home. Starting her car Anika drove off, with a smile intact over her face. Om called in between to let her know about Ishana's great mood making her laugh freely. She loved discussing about Ishana with Om and more than that loved baking ideas to tease Ishana. This all made her imagine the good times she and Ishana is going to spend after Omkara and Ishana's marriage.

After keeping down the phone Om smiled too, he loved it when Anika supported him in his mischiefs. As his smiled grew more thinking about his conversation with Ishana, Rudra walked in.

"O baby" Rudra suger coated the words.

"Get to the point" playful frown underlined Omkara's forehead.

"What should I gift to Sahana on her birthday?" Rudra asked sitting over Omkara's bed tapping his chin.

"You are already gifting her a father, what more special gift can anything else be" Omkara sat beside him.

Om was proud knowing Rudra's decision about marriage. He was even more proud knowing that Rudra is willing to help Soumya and is accepting her inspite of knowing her past. Yes he became stunned when he heard but as the three brothers discussed about it, no one had second thoughts about the marriage. Only the family was left to be informed.

Agreeing to Omkara's insight about the gift, Rudra suggested something materialistic. With all the suggestions Omkara gave and after denying everyone of them Rudra lastly agreed on gifting an insurance to his little daughter. Well hoping Soumya to agree too at the same. Brothers discussed more, they discussed that how they are missing Shivay and now much lucky Anika is to visit him. Rudra complained about his job while Omkara complained about his business promises.

Anika reached home safely, before entering into the house she did the first thing she does everytime she reaches home. She called Shivay and waited for him to pick up. Not even two rings and Shivay Singh Oberoi took the charge of his phone.

"You wait for my call at this time right?" her smile widened.

"How to explain my pain of our separation" he left a sigh making it sound more dramatic.

"If not a businessman you would have definitely excelled in acting" she walked little steps towards the main entrance.

"Aye aye wife, definitely would try my luck there" their laugh echoed in unison.

Even the distance between them couldn't decrease the happiness they had of being together. But somewhere both of them missed him being around in his own house. He missed his family, just waited to return to his family and enjoy this same happiness with everyone. His further answers became thoughtful.

"Shivay, just the matter of few years until the business over there sets up perfectly. After that you would return back" the confidence in her voice soothed him.

Everytime he tried hiding his longing for the family, she caught him red handed. But the best part of that was her soothing words. She had this magical habit of making him calm by just saying few words. Oh! Her voice sounds like honey.

"You are my angel" she smiled listening to this new compliment and walked in.

Before Ishana could complain further, Anika introduced that Ishana is back to Shivay and engaged Ishana to talk to him while she went to get freshened up. Shivay discussed so much about Om with Ishana and thanked Ishana a zillion times for her amazing idea of getting Shivay and Anika married an year back.

"Thank you jiju, now your brother will know what all deep secrets I know" Ishana cooed in happiness.

"Dare you trouble Om" Anika came from back holding Ishana's ear.

"Jiju, I will discard your wife from the post of sister if she supports your brother any more" Ishana switched on the loudspeaker and Anika heard Shivay's laughter.

"Stop eating the head of my sister Shivay" Anika complained looking at the phone.

"You stop eating the head of my brother, you are the one who started this discrimination game" Shivay complained back.

This continued with no reach to conclusion and then Anika's mother intervened. This complicated the situation more and Shivay got stuck between the two sisters in the confusion to support whom. At the end Anika took hold of her phone and switched off the loudspeaker.

"I love your family more" she heard him speak.

"This is what I always said and you became jealous" he remembered how he became sad listening to her confession of loving his family more.

"I never thought that conversing with in-laws is so much fun" her smile grew wide.

Indeed it becomes difficult for anyone to accept new people in their life known as in-laws after marriage but it is fun too. She remembered the number of guests who attended their marriage from Shivay's side and blessed her of beautiful life. He too remembered her extended family who enjoyed pulling his leg. And lastly remembering their marriage made it way more happier, the day they became officially and ritually other's.

"Okay I should cut the call now, Ishana wants my undivided attention" Anika declared after speaking to Shivay for few more long minutes.

"Missing you D" she heard the sound of a kiss from the other side and her cheeks started burning.

"Bye" she hung up returning the kiss and blushed looking at Ishana's mischievous stare.

Ishana pulled her leg asking about stupid questions and Anika kept on answering short. In between mother Mukherjee came and handed them plate of snacks. Daughters duo started fighting to eat from other's plate and then poked the other to divert the attention. Anika discussed about watching new films that are going to get released in the upcoming month while Ishana suggested a picnic with the entire family. Anika too had no heart to say no because she also missed the random picnics of her family but looking at the heat  she refused. Ishana too understood and agreed for a family movie session. They planned to inform about it to their parents the next day. Ishana enquired about Anika's job decision and became satisfied knowing that her di isn't deciding to leave working forever. While all these discussions, an important matter clicked Anika.

"Ishu I missed my date this month" Ishana grew curious.

"It is normal if it gets delayed by a day or two di" listening to Ishana Anika tried remembering when she had her period last month.

"No Ishu, it is almost a week and half delayed" she counted her fingers and said.

"What? Are you trying to say that you are expecting?" Ishana squealed and jumped over their bed.

"Dhat! No yaar, I am just concern because it is first time after so many years that my flow got late" Anika remembered that it happened once during her teenage as well.

Then doctor said it is because of the summer. Doctor advised her to drink more water that time and her date lastly came after two weeks. After that it never happened because she took extra care about her diet and drinks. And facing the same problem again after so many days clicked her concern.

"Okay di, we will visit a gyno tomorrow and will get sure about this. You dont take tension, everything is super right" the happiness in Ishana's voice didn't decrease for a bit.

Anika also knew that these things are normal but then too something pricked inside her. Ishana on the other side became so happy thinking that maybe Anika is expecting but then listening to negative from Anika herself she got a bit sad as well. Ishana hoped to not hear anything negative and prayed for her di's good health.

"Ishu listen we will visit a coffee shop after we are done with the doctor" Anika's excitement rose.

"You are married di, stop planning visits to coffee shop just to stare hot boys" Ishana very well knew that Anika is never going to leave the chance of visiting any coffee shop with her.

Because before Anika's marriage, coffee shop was the place where these both sisters ranked men. As they discussed about this, laughter followed.

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So Ishana is back, this was my first surprise. Rudra's marriage to Soumya seems turning into positive side, my second surprise and Shivay's bonding with family was the third one. Well if you discover any more hidden surprise then let me know, till then I am planning to visit the doctor along with Anika. So enjoy buddies.

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NEXT EPISODE WILL GET POSTED ON SUNDAY.

-NILANJANA