Amid all the happiness, laughter and celebration no one understood when time flew away. It felt like Shivay arrived back to his own house just yesterday and now he is packing his bags to return back the very next day. Everyone was sad, leave alone everyone the little baby was sad as if she understood that Shivay and Anika is going away the back next day. Shivay so wanted Anika to stay back at home that day but he didn't confess the wish and she went to office.

It felt so different to see everyone's expression knowing it is her last day in that particular office where she has worked for long years. There she gained her respect, confidence and experience. Yeah, there were times when she hated her boss or her colleagues but at this very moment parting ways from them seemed more than difficult. She will so miss the scoldings from her boss, she will miss her colleague Preeta who was really close to her. As she wrapped her last few works that day, everyone gathered. A farewell party was arranged. Preeta was teary eyed and hugged Anika tightly.

"Return back to India soon" Preeta said while in the hug.

"Definitely" Anika assured and both of them parted.

One by one everyone came forward and wished her for better future. She received few bouquets and gifts. Looking at the love, her memories of office and her colleagues made her more emotional. Lastly came her boss, until then he showed no expression but as he neared Anika she could read his eyes. Eyes never lies, he was deeply hurt at this decision of her's and tried every possible way to stop her but it didn't work.

"I will miss you Anika, this company will miss you. I just hope to see you fulfilling your wishes and dreams in near future and rising on top" he softly said.

Everyone was shocked to see this side of their boss but they loved it. Shivay came to take her back home and saw everyone bidding them adieu. By looking at everyone and then at Anika, he felt bad. He never thought that it will be so difficult but at the same time he is proud of her. He is very very much proud to see the love and respect his wife gets wherever she goes. Slowly she got seated inside the car after keeping all the gifts safely inside. He drove off and she continued waving her hand until the car took a turn and her view seeing them vanished. She sat straight, memories, emotions and love she received that day was too much for her to take in. He too didn't say anything and concentrated over his driving. Seeing the love he too knew that she will need her alone time.

"I want to sit in the garden for few minutes, you go in" Anika walked towards a bench inside the garden of their house.

"I will also sit but I promise to not disturb you" he followed and got seated in another bench.

He noticed that how she was staring at the sky. Her eyes had a void and at the same time satisfaction. 

"I don't know where my future lies" she said, her voice wet and eyes teary.

"You are that person Anika who has proved to me today that if you have love in heart and kindness in your behaviour then you can win the world" he got up from his bench and sat beside her.

She slowly kept her head over his chest and let go her tears. She never thought that leaving her job, her family and her friends would be so difficult. He caressed her arm and dropped a kiss over her head.

"You will set everything right D, you are an angel. You are my love and I know what capabilities my love has" he stressed the word my.

"So you are taking your own credit or crediting me?" she asked looking at him.

"Both" saying so he hugged her tight and dropped a love filled naughty kiss over her head.

She smiled looking at his behaviour and got up to go inside. She was feeling good. She wondered that how can he be so imperfectly perfect for her and kissed his cheek. Gaining a sudden kiss he touched his cheek and looked surprisingly towards her.

"I love you too" saying so she marched forward and he followed, smile and blush over his face accompanied.

The family had kept the house on top of their head as they cross checked every luggage of both of them. When everyone got to know that Anika is going along with Shivay this time, they felt relieved and happy but now, it is a miserable feeling beyond explanation. They already felt as if they are missing her. Anika always kept people entertained and kept the house glowing. And when she is going they felt the dullness increasing. She was indeed a charm creator. 

"Okay you both take rest now, flight is in twenty hours" Pinky tried hiding her tears but couldn't.

Anika walked close to her and held her hands.

"Mom, I promise to take care of your son. I promise that I won't let him face any difficulty" Anika said wiping away Pinky's tears.

"I know beta, that you will always take his care. But Shivay, listen" listening his name from his mother's mouth he was already sure that she is going to prioritise Anika "always take care of her and see to it that she stays happy" having no other option Shivay nodded like an obedient child.

Pinky made Anika stand beside Shivay and caressed both their cheeks.

"My baccha" saying so she pulled them in a hug and cried her heart out making others emotional too.

After gaining composure Anika walked to Soumya.

"I am going Soumya, take care of this house" she said holding Soumya's hands.

"I promise di, I promise to try my best to always take care of everyone although I know that you are perfect in everything and I am not until but still I will try"

"And you will succeed"

Tears made their way down from Anika and Soumya's eyes as they hugged. Omkara and Rudra then came close to Shivay and Anika. Their eyes were red because of crying and no words were coming out. Omkara, Rudra and Shivay hugged and cried while Anika caressed Shivay's back.

"Will miss you bhabhi, you were the best friend of mine" Rudra said looking down.

"Were best friend means? Am I not now?" trying to stop her tears Anika asked caressing his face.

"You were, you are and you will always be the best. I will miss you very very much" Rudra hugged Anika tight and cried on her shoulder.

Soumya walked close to them and slowly parted them, she caressed Rudra's back. Omkara neared Anika and folded his hand in front of her, while she immediately held his hand and nodded no.

"Thank you for marrying my brother and coming into our lives" he said.

Nothing said more, the pain of separation was much more than the previous time. They prayed to god for the success of their new venture soon so that Shivay and Anika returns back very soon.

Slowly everyone exited from Shivay and Anika's room. She kept their luggage at one corner and sat over the bed. He too joined her. Slowly keeping her head over his chest she caressed the spot where his heart lies.

"Promise me that you will get successful in this new venture soon so that we return back even sooner" her voice was stubborn like a child.

"I promise" he said intertwining their fingers and dropping a kiss over them.

The night passed and the new morning arrived. Birds chirped and sun rays felt peaceful. Shivay and Anika went to temple for prayer before their departure. They wished for everyone's happiness and the success in their professional lives. After worshipping lord they went back to their house and took blessings from every elders. After having their lunch they lastly got ready to go.

"Stay happy" daadi blessed them.

This woman is the only one who has not shed a single drop of tear until. She is the strongest of all in their family and gave strength to everyone. Shivay touched his daadi's feet and kissed her head. Anika touched daadi's feet too and hugged her.

"We promise daadi, we will became very successful there too that you will be proudest of us" Shivay said.

"I know my child, always my blessings are with you" she caressed both their cheeks.

Sahana came near them and Shivay pulled her up in his arms. She kissed Anika's cheek and then Shivay's cheek. 

Her eyes were teary.

"Mum-mum" she called looking at Anika.

"Pop" and then turned towards Shivay.

She has learnt these two words along with Maa and Paa and she loved calling Shivay and Anika using those. She denied leaving Shivay and held the collar of his shirt tightly. After much tries Anika freed her hand and handed her to Soumya. She cried aloud looking at them going away. Tears made way down Shivay's eyes, thus not looking back he sat inside the car. He can't see his Ana baby crying. Slowly the car accelerated and sound of Sahana's cries vanished in thin air. Anika continued caressing his back and arm to soothe him. Soon they reached airport and when they got down from the car they were shocked to see Anika's few colleagues waiting to wave them the last goodbye. Her colleagues wished her luck again. Shivay's pride returned as he noticed that how much his wife is respected. After she got done with her colleagues he held her hand.

"Do you think I am doing it correct by taking you away from all of them?" he asked.

"There is nothing wrong or right in this Shivay. This is life and in life this is a phase. Just like we crossed every phase, our tough phase before marriage then the miscarriage phase, we will cross this phase too. And never forget that I love you and I can do anything for you" Anika smiled, seeing her smiling Shivay smiled too. 

They walked forward and got done with the procedures soon. Their flight took off timely, looking at the slipping city down their flight  they felt nostalgic. Indeed Anika's childhood didn't belong to that place but her success does and to Shivay it was his homeland, it was his everything and now they are going away, not knowing for how many days, months or years. Intertwining his fingers with Anika's he closed his eyes and leaned back. She too leaned back closing her eyes. She was sure that with him her future would be most secured so she was excited too to experience every new thing along with him.

The flight landed timely, they soon informed their family and booked a cab to reach their house. Reaching home both of them managed to clean up one room and dozed off after having the pizza they bought while coming back to home from airport. Jet lag held them sleeping for long hours and then they woke up directly at night. Anika soon checked whether there is anything inside refrigerator to cook but found nothing. She asked Shivay and he got her some veges and they cooked meal for them. 

Life was back to normal within an week. Anika has started searching for job while Shivay stayed busy most of the time. Everyday he returned tired and dozed off right after their dinner. Anika was missing the connection between them and so was he. Thus, when he returned that night they planned to visit Mily and Thomas on weekend. They did as said.

"Heya Mily, you look so pretty" Anika commented looking at her happily.

"We missed you Ann" Mily said and asked Anika to sit.

The wives started chatting while the husbands left towards the kitchen.

"Hey Oberoi today you both are going to have lunch at my place" Thomas suggested.

"Sure why not" Shivay agreed and helped Thomas in cooking food.

They noticed that how Thomas takes care of Mily in that stage. Looking at that couple dreamily Shivay kissed over Anika's head mumbling 'love you'. They kept on looking at that couple as Thomas tucked Mily to bed and kissed over her forehead. Then they left after thanking Thomas for the delicious meal. Reaching inside their house Shivay somehow managed to lock the door and pulled up Anika in his arms and walked towards their room. He just can't wait anymore to make love to his wife.

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