It was early morning when Shivaay woke up from his sleep. He looked at Anika who was sleeping with a cute pout and her face was glowing in the sunlight.

He smiles at her and keeps on admiring her and observed her features.

After few minutes, Anika's sleep broke and she looks at her surroundings. She realised that they were still there on the beach. She looks at Shivaay who was looking at her with a smile.

A- Shivaay, why didn't you woke me up?

S- Because you were looking very beautiful while sleeping.

Anika smiles and blushes to the deepest shade of red.

A- You started in the morning itself?

S-So what? I have so beautiful wife and I can start anytime, anywhere.

Anika smiles widely.

A-Ok. Lets go. We are getting late for restaurant.

Shivaay nods his head and they leave towards home to freshen up.

Anika goes to freshen up in their bedroom while Shivaay goes to guest room.

After freshening up, Anika was drying her hair, when Shivaay came into their room and u back-hugged her. Anika smiles on feeling his touch.

(Credits to ImLilMissComplicated❤️)

(SHIVAAY'S OUTFIT)

Shivaay smells her hair and plants a kiss on her nape.

S-You smell divine.

A-Well Thank you.

Anika was about to apply sindoor when Shivaay stops her.

Anika looks at him confusingly.

He takes the sindoor (vermillion) in his hand and applies it on her parting. Anika closes her eyes. Some of the vermillion falls on her nose.

Shivaay looks at her and chuckles. Anika gets confused and looks at her face in the mirror.

S- Sorry. It fell on your nose.

A- You know that Daima used to say that when sindoor falls on women's nose then it is lucky because it means that your husband loves you very much.

S- Really?

Anika nods her head with a smile.

S- So what do you think? Does your husband love you?

A- Of course. He loves me to the moon and back.

S- So much confidence.

Anika smirks at him.

Shivaay back hugs her and looks in the mirror.

S- Perfect couple. Made for each other, right?

Anika looks down and blushes.

Shivaay smiles at his blushing queen.

S- Lets go. I have to take you somewhere.

Anika looks at him with a confused face.

S- Lets go.

Shivaay drags her to the cab.

A- But Shivaay, atleast tell me something.

S- You will get to know, Anika. Be patient.

Anika makes a grumpy face and sits in the cab. Shivaay chuckles at her behaviour.

Finally they reached their destination.

Anika and Shivaay came out of the cab. Anika was amazed by the view in front of her. It was a huge building.

A- Shivaay, where are we? This building is so beautiful.

S- Come with me. You will get your answers.

Shivaay held her hand and took her inside the building.

As soon as Anika read the name of the building, she was shocked to the core.

It was written ' MALHOTRA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES'.

Anika looks at Shivaay to get her answers. Shivaay nods his head and smiles. A lone tear escapes Anika's eyes.

Suddenly a lawyer came towards them and greeted them.

L-Good Morning Mr. & Mrs. Oberoi.

Shivaay and Anika wished him back.

L-Mr. & Mrs. Oberoi, lets go to the conference room and discuss everything.

Anika nods and they move towards the conference room. As they walked through the office, all the staff stood up and greeted them.

Shivika smiles at them and made their way to the conference room.

They took their seat in the conference.

L-So Mrs. Oberoi, I hope you know about your mother's will.

Anika looks down and shook her head in no.

L- What? But...

S- Its ok, Mr. Sinha. You can tell her now.

L- Ok. So let me start from the start. As you know Mrs. Oberoi ,this company belongs to your mother, Mrs. Jhanvi Malhotra. But after her death, it was transferred to your father, Mr. Tej Malhotra.

Anika nods her head.

L- But before her death, your mother made a will in which she mentioned that half of this property including all the companies under Malhotra's will be transferred in your name once you become 18 years old. After your marriage, Malhotra Mansion and the rest of the companies will also be in your name but your husband will be 50% partner in everything.

Anika looks at Shivaay and Shivaay holds her hand to support her.

L-As you are 18+ now and married also, so everything is transferred in your name and Mr. Oberoi has also transferred his 50% property to your name.

Anika looks at Shivaay with a shocked face.

Shivaay just simply smiles at her.

L- So now, you are the sole owner of everything which belongs to Malhotra's. Now you are the CEO of this company.

A- But..

S- Thank you Mr. Sinha for briefing the terms. We will meet you afterwards.

Mr. Sinha nods his head and leaves the conference room.

Anika immediately turns towards Shivaay.

A- Shivaay, all this... How will I?

S-Anika, relax. First take a deep breath.

Shivaay side hugs her and after sometime, Anika calms down.

S- Are you ok?

Anika nods her head and Shivaay breaks the hug. He holds her hands in his.

S- Now listen to me carefully. This company was your mother's dream. You yourself told me that your father married your mother for her money. Before her death, Jhanvi Maa has nurtured this business with lots of love and patience. But after her death, this company went in wrong hands. Mr.Malhotra has used this company just as a money maker. Its been few years, when this company is running in loss. It was on the verge of bankruptcy, that is why, Mr. Malhotra was forcing you to marry that Daksh. Because that merger can save this company which was only way of income for them.

Anika looks at Shivaay.

A- But how will I manage all this alone?

S- Jhanvi Maa trusted you with her dream because she knew that only you are capable of nurturing this company like she does. Whenever you will need any help, I am always there.

A- But won't you feel bad that I will manage my family business, not yours?

Anika says while looking down.
Shivaay smiles at her innocence.

S- Anika, I have already told you that I will never stop you from handling your family business.
When two people are married, then their families also get connected. If you are accepting my parents as yours, then I will also accept your parents as mine. I don't believe in this ideology that if a girl is married then she should leave the responsibilities of her parents and her family. I believe that if a boy has to take his own family responsibilities then why not a girl, just because she is married. Its not fair, right. If a girl has accepted her husband's family then its duty of a husband to accept girl's family as his own. If the families are one, then why will I mind if you manage your family business.
( Anyone wants a hubby like Shivaay? 😍)

Anika looks at him with teary eyes and hugs him tightly.

A- You know you are world's best husband. I love you.

Shivaay smiles and caresses her head.

S- I love you too.

Shivaay breaks the hug and cups Anika's face.

S- Now lets go and let me show you your cabin.

Anika nods and they leaves towards her cabin.

She stopped at the door and looks at her nameplate on the door.

She touches the nameplate and smiles.

She looks at Shivaay and he side hugs her.

He takes her inside the cabin and Anika was awestruck by its beauty.

A- Wow. Shivaay its so beautiful. Everything is so perfect.

S- It was Jhanvi Maa's cabin and it was locked since she died. Mr. Sinha unlocked this cabin for you because it was Jhanvi Maa's wish to give this cabin to you.

Anika immediately hugs him to control her tears.

A- I miss mumma.

Shivaay caresses her hair and says-

S- Jhanvi Maa will be proud of you.

Anika breaks the hug and looks at Shivaay innocently.

A- Really?

Shivaay nods his head.

He holds her hand and makes her sit on the main chair. He moves back from the chair and makes a mike from his hand and announces.

S-Perfect. Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi is all set to take Malhotra Industries to new heights. Applause.

Anika chuckles at him. She gets up from her chair and hugs Shivaay from back.

A-No Shivika are ready to take their businesses to new heights. And mind you Mister that we will get the Businessman and Businesswoman of the year award respectively on the same day.

Shivaay smiles widely and hugs her more tightly.

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