Shivaay got ready and went to Anika's flat.

As soon as he entered Anika's room, he saw Pari sleeping while Anika looking at her, lost in her thoughts.

S- Let's go Nutsy.

A- Huh?

S- I said let's go otherwise we'll be late.

A- But how will we hide her from everyone?

Shivaay kept his index finger on his chin and started thinking.

A- Idea. You hold Pari close to your chest and I'll wrap you both in a shawl and if someone asked us then we'll tell that you are sick and we're taking you to the doctor.

Shivaay's eyes widened in horror.

S- No... No... What if she started crying or she peed on me? Noo... I can't do this. I have a better idea. The plan will be same but instead of me you'll be the one carrying her.

Anika just rolled her eyes on his 'Nakhre Noor jahan ke'. But they have to sort everything out as soon as possible so she agreed.

A- Okay.

S- Woww. It's a miracle that Nutsy didn't argue with me.

Anika picked up Pari in her arms and put her close to her chest and Shivaay wrapped a shawl around them.

S- Come on. Let's go.

Shivaay started running outside the flat when Anika stopped him.

A- Oh Bhaag Milkha Bhaag! First lock my flat's door then run wherever you want.

S- Oops Sorry.

Shivaay locked Anika's flat door. They walked hurriedly while looking here and there so that no one noticed them. Suddenly they heard the most irritating sound.

L- Arey Anika puttar, Shivaay puttar.

Shivaay and Anika closed there eyes in irritation.

They turned towards the lady who was in her early 50s and looking at them curiously.

(Vimmi Khanna: a 52 year old lady. Shivaay and Anika's neighbour. She has a habit of sneaking in everyone's home and grabbing some spicy news. She's the gossip queen of the building.)

A- Hello Vimmi Aunty. How are you?

Shivaay also fake smiled at her.

S- Hello Aunty.

V- I'm good but where are you both going in so much hurry?

S- Actually aunty we were organizing a race in the building and the one who wins will be thrown down from the terrace. Will you participate?

Aunty started hitting Shivaay.

V- Khoteya. Do you want to kill me or what? Because if I'll participate then it's sure that I'll only win.

A- Aunty... Aunty.. Leave him.. He was just joking. Right Shivaay?

Shivaay nodded his head while caressing his shoulder.

V- Anika, why are you dressed up like Thakur of Sholay?

Shivaay was trying to control his laugh while Anika glared at him.

A- Actually Aunty, I had fever so we were going to hospital for my checkup.

V- Oh! That's bad. Go. Go.

They sighed in relief when Aunty stopped them.

V- Wait.

They were horrified as they thought that Aunty has noticed Pari.

They turned towards her with a sheepish smile.

S- What happened, Aunty?

V- I think I heard some baby's cry few hours ago but when I came out in the corridor, there was no one.

Colour on Shivaay and Anika's face paled.

A- We didn't heard anything, Aunty. I think someone played some music or something. You know baby's cries is a very popular ringtone.

V- Ya that's true. You guys go.

They were about to go when again Vimmi aunty stopped them.

V- Wo.. I'm confused that what is behind that Shawl?

Shivaay chuckled nervously.

S- I think her heart is there behind that shawl.

Anika and Aunty looked at Shivaay confusingly.

A/V- What?

S- Arey! Haven't you heard that song 'Choli ke peeche kya hai, Chunri ke neeche kya, Choli mein dil hai mera, Chunri mein Dil hai mera.'

Shivaay sang the song while doing some Garba steps. Anika and Aunty were looking at him horrified.

Vimmi aunty went near Anika and whispered in her ears-

V- Isske maa-baap se bolna ki iski jhaad-phook karwaye, Mujhe lagta hai iske upar koi bura saaya hai.

Anika looked at her with widened eyes.

She looked at Shivaay was dancing non stop.

A- SHIVAAY.

Shivaay looked at her with confused face.

Vimmi aunty went towards Shivaay and patted his shoulder.

V- Don't worry puttar. Everything will be fine.

She left from there.

Shivaay was confused while Anika burst into laughter.

S- What happened, Nutsy?

A- Sh.... She... Thought that some evil spirit has captivated you.

S- What?

Anika nodded her head while laughing.

S- Ok fine. Let's go.

Anika felt that Pari was stirring in sleep so she patted her back a little and Pari again slept.

They immediately went towards Shivaay's car and settled inside. She removed the shawl and patted pari's back.

They drove towards Anokha Orphanage.

After sometime, Shivaay stopped the car in front of Anokha Orphanage.

Shivaay got down from the car and opened the passenger door. Anika got down from the car.

Anika looked at the orphanage and then at Pari who was sleeping peacefully in her arms.

S- Lets go.

Anika nodded her head and they went towards the headperson's cabin. They knocked the door and a lady asked them to come inside.

S- Hello I'm Shivaay Singh Oberoi and She is Anika.

L- Yes please have a seat.

Shivaay and Anika sat on their chairs.

L- Hello I'm Leela. How may I help you?

S- Actually we participated in a competition conducted by your orphanage and we won.. I don't know how and now we got this bab......

Leela's eyes fell on Pari and she smiled widely.

L- Oh! Is that Pari?

Anika nodded her head.

L- She's such a sweet baby but Fate did very bad to her.

A- I didn't understand.

L- Actually, she is just 2 months old. Her mother was a widower and she passed away while giving birth to her. The hospital authorities tried to find her family but there's no one in her family so they left her here. We were finding a suitable family for her. By this game, we found a family for her that's you both. We checked your background and we know that you both are safe for her.

Something pinched in her heart because after hearing about Pari, Her childhood started flashing in front of her eyes. Tears welled up in Anika's eyes.

She instantly stood up from her chair with Pari in her arms.

A- I can't do this.

S- Anika.

But Anika ran outside the room and Shivaay followed her after muttering a small Sorry to Leela.

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