Preparation for Omkara and Ishana's marriage were going on. The marriage is in two days and for that Anika extended her leave by informing her boss. She in deed heard curt words for extending the leave but she somehow managed and promised her boss to work extra hours when she returns. Rest everything were going smoothly. Everyone tried taking extra care of Ishana and tried to behave as much normal as they could. No one were misbehaving with Ishana or Omkara but them both noticed the indifference in everyone's behaviour. The questions that Ishana were facing since the day everyone got the news of her pregnancy is getting faced by Omkara too. He had no answers and just bent his head down in guilt. The happiness that everyone wanted in his marriage was missing. But still everyone tried holding up a smile.

"Om are you ready for the engagement?" Shivay entered into Om's room.

He saw Om looking at one of their family photo in his phone and sat beside him.

"It's time Om. We should make a move now" Shivay said.

It pained inside Shivay's heart to look into Om's eyes. He has become so pale and silent. Shivay also felt the change in everyone's behaviour and wanted to stand by Om's side but something held him back. He tried hard to behave normal but everytime his mind went back to Ishana's pregnancy.

"Did I do wrong bhai?" Om sounded so defeated.

"Don't know bhai but one thing I know that our parents are ashamed. And if something makes them feel such then that thing has to be wrong" Shivay bent his head down rubbing his one palm over other's.

"I love her and that day-" Om's sentence left incomplete as Shivay started speaking

"Loving someone always doesn't mean physical relation. I know you both are together from past five years but still you should have discussed this with me atleast" Om's eyes met Shivay's.

Yes, maybe he should have told Shivay atleast. Shivay isn't against making love to the person whom you love so much, nor he is thinking about the society but the hurt over their parents' face made it all wrong for him. He himself knows that how much the touch of love is needed at times and if his brother took the next step then it's no wrong but the situation it caused made it look all wrong.

"Not anything else but you should have used protection at the minimum" it felt awkward for both the brothers to discuss.

Omkara hummed in response and regretted his impulsive decision of making love to Ishana. Yes, indeed they were getting married but for once he should have thought about consequences later. He felt bad, he felt very very bad for everyone else who were suffering only for them and their single decision. He understood that everyone were hurt because he acted as his hormones directed him and didn't even think about both the family. He understood that no one cares for the society but for their own life after marriage which will change if the baby comes so soon.

"I am sorry" Om held Shivay's hand.

His eyes had tears and throat pained. He so wanted to mend his mistake. Asking Shivay he only got the answer to keep Ishana happy always and he promised, he promised to Shivay that never ever he will let anyone nor even himself hurt Ishana who faced so much just because he didn't take precaution. Soon Oberoi family got on the car and went to Mukherjee's house. Soumya took the charge of event managing in Ishana's marriage too so she stayed at Mukherjee's house since morning. Anika was there too helping her parents in engagement preparation. She did almost everything along with Soumya and lastly both the ladies got break.

"Let's go to Ishu's room to check over her" Anika said.

"Yes bhabhi and please talk to her normally. You know right that how much guilty she is" Soumya pleaded looking at Anika who were avoiding speaking to Ishana because she was still confused about what to talk.

As they entered they saw Ishu ready for the engagement. Ishana asked the same question as Omkara to her sister.

"Did I do anything wrong di?"

Anika went inside and sat beside Ishana while Soumya sat over the other side. Both the ladies made Ishana understand that how this affected both the family because no one were ready for this sudden pregnancy. They even explained that how much everyone is concerned and wants the baby to grow happily. Similar to Shivay, Anika explained why the deed of both Omkara and Ishana has hurt the families. Ishana felt more guilty listening to all and promised to always take care of the baby. Listening to her promises Anika hugged her and dropped a kiss over Ishu's head.

"See you have grown so much that you are getting married now" the sisters sobbed reminiscing their memories while Soumya kept looking at them with moist eyes and contented smile.

"Am I allowed in this sisters hug?" she asked and Anika soon included her too.

Soon the engagement day passed with happiness and laughter with vows from both bride and groom. Shivay and Anika kept looking at everyone and reminisced their marriage. Soon the marriage day arrived and the hustle bustle didn't decrease for a bit. As the marriage rituals went on, Shivay held Anika's hand and took her inside her room. She stayed in her maternal place for past few days for the marriage and Shivay missed her presence so much in his room.

"Now listen I missed you" he held her hand and pouted.

"Awe that's sweet but I have work D, please leave me" she brushed his hair smoothly.

"Why only you are doing works? Everytime I am stealing you to talk, you are running away" has she ever told him that he looks so cute when he pouts.

"It is my sister's marriage and I don't want anyone to complain that the marriage wasn't grand and stuff" her smile didn't decrease.

He without responding distanced himself from her and checked her out. She looks so gorgeous when she wears saree and that red and violet combination matches so much with her complexion.

"You look so beautiful wife" Shivay commented.

"You too husband" she replied looking at him dressed up in bangali dhooti and punjabi.

"Now please atleast for a minute am I allowed to steal my wife from the crowd?" he asked so innocently that her melted and denied to go back.

"Okay, for a minute only" her smile can make him fall for her every single minute.

He tucked her traces behind her ear and kissed over her forehead. Cupping her face he sighed.

"Love you" he said.

She hugged him keeping her head over his chest and inhaled his cologne.

"Love you too" she replied.

His arms felt so protective. The warmth radiating through his figure gave her peace making her believe in magic. They stood like that, hugging each other forgetting everything else when Shivay's phone beeped. Coming out of the trance both smiled.

"I will be with Ishana so after you finish the call do join us soon" Anika left him and stepped forward to go when he held the pallu of her saree and smiled, ever so innocently.

"Please don't go" he requested like a baby.

"Shivay just a matter of another day and then I will return to my home right along with Ishu so just be patient" she again turned to go but then looked back at him and kissed over his cheeks.

"This will help you survive until I return" she smiled and went away.

"Even your little smile helps me survive Anika" he whispered to himself and went near Omkara.

Marriage rituals has started and Anika sat beside Ishana holding her hand. Shivay saw Ana getting irritated amidst the crowd so he took her and went outside. He talked to her in baby voice and made her learn few new words. He was so proud that she is such a great learner and planned to ask Soumya to admit her in a school soon. He let Sahana know that soon she will get a partner to play along with her. Sahana clapped at that as if she understood making Shivay smile. That day ended really soon and next day Ishana went to Oberoi Mansion along with her sister and Omkara. When they reached everyone hurried the rituals and allowed everyone to go and take rest. Anika went inside her room and saw Shivay playing with Sahana.

"I am back husband" she declared and messed Sahana's hairs to which Sahana frowned and touched her head.

"Now Ana baby will go back to her Mumma and Pop and Mamoni will do something naughty, so Ana baby is okay with the deal?" Shivay asked.

"She is a baby Shivay, don't spoil her" Anika said but hiding her smile and blush became impossible.

"Okay bhaiya and bhabhi I am taking Sahana and granting you both your privacy time" Soumya entered took Sahana in her hold and went away smiling mischievously.

"So what can I do to make my wife feel better?" Shivay asked because she looked really tired.

"Back massage please" she joked thinking he will laugh if off too but as soon she got freshened up he made her lie down and started massaging her back.

Past few days were really hectic for her because everything happened so fast that they hardly got anytime for planning. He slowly slowly massaged her back and she drifted off to sleep. His hands are real magic. The next days passed too. Their arrival to their own house seemed just two days back and now they were again packing to go back. This time the luggage weighed less. Everyone became emotional yet again looking at their faces. Pinky tried acting strong but soon it crushed and she sobbed.

"When will you return forever?" she asked holding Shivay's hand but looking at Anika.

"I promise mom that as soon our company starts spreading over there, I would return" Shivay said.

Anika was crying too. She will miss all these people so very much. She promised to Pinky that they will again come to visit everyone really soon. Daadi waved them goodbye with moistened eyes as they started going out of the mansion near the car. Rest of the family members accompanied.

"Om please take care of my sister and we promise to comeback the moment we hear the good news" Anika's eyes twinkled but Ishana cried.

After so long both the sisters were staying together and were starting to have fun but Anika was going. Omkara nodded a yes and promised to take care of Ishana always. Anika then went towards Soumya and took Sahana in her hold. Kissing over Sahana's cheek she mumbled a good bye. Sahana cried loud gripping Anika's kurti and denied to leave.

"No Ana baby you are strong girl right. And strong girls never cry" Shivay said nearing them but listening to it Sahana's cries increased and she jumped over Shivay's hand.

Shivay stroked her back and tried to make her silent but gradually she fell asleep in his arms. He looked at that innocent face and kissed over her cheeks and got into the car. Everytime this day came, it pained them. How they wished to leave everything and stay back. Anika rested her head over Shivay's shoulder and sobbed silently. Shivay intertwined their fingers and kissed over Anika's head.

"We will return soon" he said trying to sound assured but somewhere his voice lacked assurance.

"I miss them so much" Anika said wiping away her tears and looked back through the glass but found no one.

"And they miss you too, even more than myself" he pouted and she looked up at him.

"Jealousy king" she smiled poking him and then again rested her head over his shoulder.

It felt good to see her smiling. How he wished to always gift her smiles. He kissed over her forehead and waited for the airport to arrive.

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So Shivay and Anika going back to their normal life. And I hope that I have justified Ishana and Omkara's matter. If it doesn't matches your expectations then am really sorry. Meet you all again on the next chapter, really soon.

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-NILANJANA