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The knot was tied.

Shivaay couldn't help but feel tears being generated within his eyes as he watched her smile at him like that. She looked completely emotional right now, the smile reached her eyes for the curves her lips made were seriously engaged in triggering her stagnant tears to roll down on her cheeks soon. Both kept staring at each other until shivaay couldn't hold back, he peeped close and kissed her forehead just below the spot where he had filled her hairline a minute ago. She inturn clasped the dress he was wearing tightly within her fist, taking a moment to feel ecstasy. This second was precious and both didn't want it to  end.

He pulled back slowly when everyone clapped for them. Om and Rudra leapt to share a hug and shivaay was not ready to leave her hand even that time.

R- ohho baiya, she won't vaporize in air now.

Still he didn't, Annika passed a fake glare at him before escaping herself out . John who was standing behind her bent down and clung his hands around her shoulders.

Jo- where will I find a player 2 for my video games now?

She chuckled first , then held his arms and pulled him close to kiss his cheek.

A- you never won anyways .

Jo- annie!

Then they both stood up to get blessings from their parents . Pinky engulfed Annika in her arms and they both shared  a warm hug. Shivaay and Shakthi who watched this from beside looked at each other simultaneously. There was an immediate wink which shivaay made for Shakthi showed a quick thumbs up.

S- I can't live without her Dad!

Shakthi teared up watching his son cry like that lying on his lap.

S- I never knew such things would become this big of  a problem in my life. No, I won't let it win, my love is not that weak dad. I am not that weak.

Shakthi looked at him in confusion while shivaay quickly sat up, his clear face spoke something.

Sh- what are you gonna do shivaay?

S- promise you'd help.

Sh- tell me what's it first.

S- promise me.

Shakthi took a few more minutes before uttering the word.

Sh- promise.

He was soon shocked listening to what shivaay had to say then.

It took three to four days to convince his father into this actually, but shivaay somehow strived to do it . The same day both went to the hospital without making any delay.

Sh- hello Doctor!

' Hey shakthi what a surprise! It's been so long, how are you man? '

Shakthi shook hands with his friend Dr. Khan while shivaay sat quietly staring at the scene eagerly.

Sh- I'm good, how are you?

' Amazing, actually I was planning to visit you this week, to invite your family to my daughter's wedding '

Shakthi and Shivaay watched each other for a second before turning immediately.

' Is this your... ? '

Sh- yes he's shivaay.

' I knew it, how can I forget these eyes '

Shivaay just acknowledged it with a smile  and spoke immediately.

S- uncle we need your help.

The doctor looked at Shakthi cluelessly.

' O... k sure what is it? Shakthi? '

As soon as Shakthi completed , Doctor Khan panicked. He removed his specs and emptied a glass of water before saying anything.

' are you serious? No way, this is crime! '

S- only if anyone finds out, and uncle, this is about me ,nothing will happen to you because it's me myself and my own father asking you to do this. If at all anyone is gonna undermine you, it should be us and we ever won't!

' No, I can't '

The doctor shook his head watching shakthi who kept insisting.

S- uncle please, you brought me into this world, now only you can save my life from failing.

Doctor Khan stared at him doubtfully while shivaay expressed this.

After an hour of constant persuasion.

' I need some time '

OM

It was one fine Sunday ,everyone were at home, doing what they usually do. The same Doctor Khan had come to invite them to his daughter's wedding, pinky was so happy to see him actually. They chatted about how crucial that day was for both because even his daughter was born on the same day as shivaay.

' Yeah, even now I get nervous when I think of it. Like I had just signed to operate on you, and within soon I got the information that my wife's got labour pain and has been admitted there . God, I totally blacked out for some time. '

Pinky nodded immediately.

P- I think I was unconscious by then, I came to know all this only after a day to my operation. I can't ever thank you enough for helping us that day , we were so scared as I had some complications . But thanks to you everything went well.

The doctor just smiled and watched Shivaay who was also seated there. Shivaay blinked quickly as if he was conveying something.

' hmm, we should all thank god for that. I still remember my state that time. At one point I feared I might not be able to give my 100 percent as my mind was quiet surrounded with my wife. Then I received the information, it was half past noon when they said my baby girl has been born . Only then I calmed down a bit and entered the OT '

Pinky's reaction changed quiet a bit just then, Shakthi and Shivaay kept watching her curiously.

P- that must've been really difficult for you, but doctor I guess you're wrong about the time. I mean shivaay was born by then, exactly at 12.30 PM. Maybe your child came earlier.

' oh actually no, I think shivaay's clock  time was 2.30PM and not 12.30 PM I'm 100 percent sure because we recently digitalized all the old records and I personally went through that particular day's records. Rita was born at 12.30PM and Shivaay - 2.30PM.'

Pinky's face froze for second and restricted to move.

Series of events followed that day, shivaay fought claiming that she has been going on about this astrology with completely wrong information about him. She wasn't convinced though, how can they even be wrong! Only when shakthi who was the only one present at the hospital that day, came forward saying that even he clearly remembers it to be 2 and not 12 actually, she started thinking. Then why didn't you say anything all these days? She questioned, he was tongue tied for once but came up with excuses like he didn't actually know that the horoscope had wrong details.

This was the only topic they'd speak about for almost a week until pinky approved after seeing the direct records of the hospital.

Again the procedure started, and this time everything fell favourable for shivaay. Why wouldn't it, he researched to find the exact time which would give a good result for them and chose to replace the actual one with it. He checked in all the apps before going in person to these people who sit and recite about our lives with mere dates and time, he left no stone unturned to finally come up with the perfect number that worked exactly well with her's.

Pinky herself went and spoke to annika's parents. Shivaay didn't feel any guilt though, people have their beliefs etched in them . It's hard to pull it away and it takes a whole generation to bring the change. He didn't want to blame pinky for her beliefs but he was not ready to loose what's his because of some random numbers in the clock.

Maybe annika wasn't strong enough to fight as she had to keep him at stake here, he somewhere understood and decided to bring things together in his way and let none find it. If they were ready to play stubborn for something not even alive or worth , he was pretty much more stubborn to turn the earth upside down for what he loved.

Because that's what which matters at the end, love dominates honesty.

Shakthi  whispered something in his ear while they shared a hug.

Sh- promise you'll be ok.

Shivaay was taken aback , he from deep down knew why he's so blind and ignorant towards all these superstitions, it's because of his dad who thought him so. And today he was actually stunned to hear this from that very man who once told all that is not real.

Unconditional love has the strength to break a person's core principles and values,shivaay realized . Love dominates strong beliefs.

S- of course I will, promise.

He smiled at his father, and showed how proud he was to have him. That's why he's his superhero. The man who was ready to do anything to give his son his happiness back.

Afternoon

They were all assembled in the church now. The wedding ceremony was over,the flower boquet which she threw floated in air to straightaway reach the person who was leastly expecting it, Meera held it with a nervous smile pasted on her face. She then watched shivaay who was already looking at her.

That day

M- shivaay I wanted to tell you so much but don't know where to start actually.

He didn't react much but she kept smiling throughout.

M- I know, I did many mistakes in the past. I should've trusted you, but believe me shivaay I'm not the same Meera anymore. I was too immature in that age, now I realize what's right and what's not. So I really want us to

S- I love annika.

Meera was shook, she didn't get it first.

M- who anni..?

S- annie, Annie Vernoika.

M- you mean Vero?

He nodded  , she fell numb for sometime.

M- coincidence is cruel ... and here I was telling her all about our relationship.

S- see Meera I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you.

He had said just that, he didn't even want to give an explanation because he knew he didn't do wrong. He was true and honest to her till the very end, she was the one who fell out blaming him for something he didn't do. Yes, he broke hard, very hard that everyone thought he's never gonna come out of it.

It didn't happen immediately though, took serious 4 years .

And then one fine day, annika happened. How beautiful does that even sound. He didn't blame time or destiny even this time, for what happened between him and Meera. Her thoughts and decisions were the sole reason , he believed.

He was pissed, she's been posing with her friends for more than long now. Annika saw this and excused herself to finally come and stand with him.

A- sorry husband.

She clung her arms around his neck and stood close , then looked at the camera.

S- I know you girls dress up for pictures, but have some pity for the boys too please.

He complained without holding her and she suddenly pecked his lips , there was an immediate smile he couldn't hide . Gently wrapping his arms around her waist he again pulled her close for a sweet kiss this time.

Two years later

Pinky passed a glass of milk and sat with her on the couch. She frowned when annika denied to have it.

P- annika, you can't go on like this. Drink it.

Annika turned facing her, tears rolled down her eyes instantly.

A- I miss him .

Saying this she leaned on her shoulder. Pinky rubbed her back gently and insisted again.

P- your kid must be hungry.

Annika looked at her baby bump once before agreeing to drink.

P- I know how difficult it is for you, but you shouldn't skip food .

A- it's been a month already .

She expressed sadly.

Pinky supported her till the room after when she finished  the  milk.

She wore his shirt on before going to sleep.

It was nearly 1 at night when she woke up being thirsty. How much ever she tried, she couldn't actually move. She then somehow leapt to switch on the lamp. Her eyes widened seeing it, he was here , having her tightly hugged in his arms.

S- ahh Annika!!

He almost hollered and sat up when she suddenly pinched him hard. She watched him without blinking all the while.

A- next week you said?

Shivaay who was still rubbing the spot hard winked at her and came close.

S- I lied, surprise!!

She slapped him immediately.

Business trip he said a month before, and Annika grew very sad hearing the news. The doctor had even given the dates, and they were expecting any time soon. She didn't want him to leave, well even he denied it first. But the criticality was real and it couldn't be ignored , so he aggreed with a heavy heart though. For the first time he stayed without her for more than a day, since their wedding.

She would talk to him everyday frequently still, it didn't suffice for both.

With one hand still rubbing his cheek , he bent down to meet his kid. He traced her stomach softly before planting a kiss.

S- please come fast and save me from your mom baby.

He complained with a smile and looked up, her tears concerned him.

S- hey, annie

A- I was scared.

She caught hold of his collar when he cupped her cheeks.

A- what if I had to do it without you... I...I

S- ok shh... I'm sorry , sorry

He hugged her immediately.

A- even I can complain, see baby your daddy doesn't love me anymore. He wouldn't have

He suddenly kissed her hard before she could even complete it . She melted within soon for her whole body felt light that she actually fell behind to hit the bed without even realizing. Shivaay didn't pause though, he used his tongue to suck her out and invaded more wanting everything of her.

Both breathed out heavily with their foreheads joined, he seemed stern and angry.

S- don't ever think like that, you can never  imagine what I'd do for you.

He muttered with his sight dancing between her eyes and lips. She smiled.

A- I love you too.

And once again they both started exploring, fighting, arguing about who loves who more, in their  special own way though .

Destiny, time and luck they said , shivaay had only one reply for  all, decision. He had a strong will to decide what to  do because from deep down he always knew what's needed the most. It's not like faith failed, when everyone around him had put faith on something else, he put it on himself, he believed on his choice and decisions, on his love and it didn't fail him till the end. Faith is one crucial weapon, when laid on the right thing could turn impossible to possible.

He changed his time, he changed his stars, and thus changed his fate.

Contradictions and situations does happen, it's irresistible but the route cause of it would have been the choice we make first, decisions we take without realizing. Action and Reaction are interrelated like they're always the consequences of our decisions, so blaming other factors doesn't make sense. That's why perception , the way we see things is always important.

The End

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