•HOSPITAL•
Shivay entered the ward only to see the pale and lifeless face of Karan. His heart always skipped a beat when he saw him suffering but today it seemed like the pain he suffered needs to end even if it takes his life coz it was heart wrenching to see him fight the last breaths of his life, it was visible the Karan couldn't handle it anymore.

The moment Karan saw Shivay, his whitish dry lips curved into a faint smile and his dead eyes shined with light. Shivay smiled back and asked him about his health.

After sometime Shivay told Karan that he is taking him to OM, Karan refused to be a burden on them moreover he didn't wanted Annika to know that he was dying in this condition. With immense strength Shivay told him that Annika knows about his illness to which Karan literally froze for some seconds. He got upset with Shivay for telling it to Annika, he never wanted to put her and the baby's life in risk because of any kind of shock.

"I never wanted to be burden on you Shivay. I can't go to Oberoi Mansion even if Annika knows about my health. I can't let even my shadow fall on them, It won't be good for her and the baby." Karan made it clear to Shivay.

"You are not a burden on me Karan, infact I will feel it an honour to be able to do something for you. Please don't snatch this chance from me. Moreover you have always protected Annika, it's because of you that she is living, it's because of you that my baby is alive. Had you not been there that night, I would have lost both Annika and my child." Shivay said recalling that unfortunate night when he doubted his Annika.

"But Shivay, try to understand I can't go there" he tried to speak when Shivay said something which made Karan numb and frozen for some seconds.

"You love Annika right?" Shivay asked him.

"Sh..i...va..I....Anni..ka" Karan stammered in disbelief.
How did Shivay knew this? This is the most deep secret of his life, he didn't tell this to anyone, not even Annika. He was always scared to tell this to his own self then how come Shivay know that he loves Annika?" Karan got lost in his thoughts.

"Karan! I always knew that you loved Annika. And to be true, I have no complaints from you. I know there would be hardly anyone on this planet who won't love Annika for the women she is. Her big selfless heart, her principles, her integrity, her aura everything is powerful enough to make anyone fall in love with her. I can't hate you for loving her because I know you won't harm her ever. I know she can never get some one as real as you are. I know there's only you after me who can love her like me. I will always be really thankful to you for the big sacrifice you made that night. Had you wanted, you could have easily brainwashed her against me after what I did to her and would have approached her but you didn't. Instead you chose to unite me and her. I will never be able to repay you for this. I know I can't do anything for you, but please give me a chance to make you happy for what all time period I can. Please come with me, Annika is waiting for you, dad is waiting for you. Let's make each and every moment of our lives memorable enough. Please don say no, for Annika!" Shivay said making Karan cry and shock at the same time.

He always knew that Shivay loved Annika a lot. He always knew that his best friend Shivay was one gem of a person but he never knew this side of Shivay. He could not contain his happiness. He said nothing but just nodded to his whims.

•OBEROI MANSION•
Shivay bought Karan home, he already told Annika about their arrival. The moment they reached home, Karan saw Annika standing on the door with a palatte ( Pooja thal ) in her hand. Her face was sparkling with smile but her eyes looked red. He knew she must have cried after knowing about him but she maintained the smile on her face only to make the environment light for Karan. She can't make him feel that he is dying and that's why everyone is the house is really heart broken.

She smiled at him and applied a tika on his forehead, after that circling the thali round his face, she asked him to come inside. They took him to the guest room and everyone sat surrounding him.

They started talking happily, Shivay tried cracking some jokes, Annika laughed on them making Karan feel at peace but he knew both Shivay and Annika are trying to act in front of him.
After sometime Shivika tried to go out of the room to let Karan take rest when he asked them to stop and said

"Guys, I know both of you are just trying to act normal in front of me. I m really sorry for ruining the happiness of the house" he said with guilt.

"Just shut up Karan! Dare you say something like that again. Shivay and me are really happy to see you here. Nothing could have been more amazing than your presence. Now take some rest, we will be back" Annika tried to make a point while just stood quietly agreeing with each line she said. Karan smiled at her and said "Thanks"

•SHIVIKA's ROOM•
Annika went to the room and ended up crying hugging Shivay tightly.

"Shivay!! Why does it happens only with good people? Why is god so unfair with them?" she stammered.

"Shh don't cry Annika. I know all that is happening is really hard but we have to be strong. We can't be weak specially in front of him. His only wish is to see us happy. We can't make him feel guilty for being here. Just smile for him. Just make him feel happy. I don't have answers to any of your questions Annika. All I know is that sometimes things are really out of hand and at that time the only way is to leave everything on destiny. Whatever is bound to happen will happen. We can't really do anything" Shivay said wiping her tears helplessly.

Even he was broken, he didn't know how to console her, he just said what all his own mind thought. He was more sad because he knew how hard it is for Karan, how hard it is to sacrifice your love for someone. He never felt this emotion but he had seen the pain in Annika's eyes when he was with Jennifer. He just wanted to make it easy for Karan, at least he would die watching Annika in front of him. At least he would get some peace in his last time. He knew that Karan's love for Annika was not vulgar but like a worship and Shiavy thought he was no one to point fingers at his worship.

Finally days started sprinting like wind and Annika stepped into her ninth month of pregnancy. All this while she made sure to avoid crying and being upset in front Karan. She knew he needs to be happy, although a disappointment always remained there under her heart and so was the case with Shivay. Shivay and Annika spent time with Karan, they played games, they watched movies, they cracked jokes, they tried to make the last days of his life as happening and special as they could. Karan felt at peace watching Annika and Shivay together. His heart swelled with happiness watching her immensely happy. This was what he needed, his only wish before dying.

Annika and Shivay had went for the checkup and the doctor told that it was the last month so more precautions are needed to be taken. The good news can arrive at any moment now. Karan and Mr. Oberoi felt really happy and excited. Mr. Oberoi decided to keep the baby shower function the coming weekend. He ordered the servants to arrange for the upcoming function. Karan's heart always got scared regarding his approaching death. His health was deteriorating day by day and all he wanted was to live until Annika gives birth. He so wanted to see the baby before he dies. He wanted to play with the baby, to bless him, to see how he looks, and so on. He just wished that his last wish gets fulfilled.

Annika and Shivay were really happy today. It was the baby shower day. Mr. Oberoi made sure he arranges the best function till date, it was the pre- welcome party of his grandchild after all. The house was beautifully decorated like a bride. The theme was arranged keeping in the cuteness of the baby. Everything was arranged in an adorable way. The balloons, the cake, the curtains, the lighting's, the flowers every single detailing was done keeping in mind the theme of the coming baby. The house was looking no less than a heaven and so were the mommy and daddy to be.

•SHIVIKA ROOM•
Annika was getting ready, she was try hard to tie the dori of her blouse but her hands were not able to reach at the back. She was wearing a blouse after so long. She only wore gowns and maxis during her pregnancy.

She gasped and closed her eyes with anticipation when his fingers brushed against her cold skin. He held the dori of her backless blouse and tied it while staring into her eyes lovingly from the mirror in front of them. Annika blushed at the way he looked at her while he adored her beauty with flaming desires in his eyes. He bent a little down and kissed her milky back making her shiver and clutch her lehenga with pleasure. Shivay roamed her hands round her belly and kissed her nape.

"Shiva..y" she moaned.

"Hmm" he replied against her back.

"We..n..need..to...g..go" she said bending more into him due to the havoc he was creating on her back and neck.

"Yes but someone is looking khidkitod khoobsurat today and I don't think I can control" Shivay said winking at her and then kissing her cheek from behind.

She just blushed into darkest shade of red and hugged him turning towards him. Shivay cupped her face and kissed her softly on her lips. She looked irresistible in pink and her lehenga was making her look more angelic and desirable.

He was about to kiss her hard this time when the knock on the door made him kill the person right away. He made a frustrating face making Annika giggle and opened the door only to see his dad standing there.

"Da..ddd!" he spoke while Annika covered her head with the dupatta.

"Are you both ready? Let's go! The priest is there" Mr. Oberoi said

"Y..Yes just coming" Shivay said.

Mr. Oberoi went away while he came back only to see Annika laughing like a baby looking at him.

"What? I was not scared okay? I told dad that I m coming and anyways I don't need anyone's permission to love my wife" he said trying to act normal.

"Ya Ya! I know" Annika chucked looking at him flushed face.

"No you don't but I will make you know many thing in the night" he said winking at her while it was now her time to blush like a tomato.

Shivay and Annika finally came into the hall. She looked immensely pretty in a beautiful light pink lehenga, with beads and pearl jewellery adoring her body. While Shivay looked amazingly handsome in a black tuxedo suit. The couple looked like one coming from heaven. Everyone is the hall congratulated them, Karan hugged Shivay and wished him & Annika.

Both of them sat in the Pooja held for the baby. The priest chanted some powerful mantras for the safety and procreation of the baby. He then tied a sacred thread against Annika's hand and gave some scared flowers to put in the sacred fire. He blessed her and Shivay with numerous blessings. They felt really happy and contented. It was like the baby can come any moment now. They were feeling really emotional too. The most important phase of their life was finally coming to an end and the long wait was just going to be over. Both of them smiled at each other with tearful eyes. They couldn't wait to hold the baby in their arms.

Precap: Karan's gift to Shivay , Annika and the baby.

Hey guys
• Thanku so much for the likes and comment on the last part. Much love to all.
• I was really busy yesterday so couldn't update, apologies.
• I hope you won't kill me for such emotional episodes. It's gonna end soon! The book will surely end on a happy note so please don't panic.
• Karan is nothing but a special friend in Annika's life. She doesn't feels anything for him it's only Karan who loves Annika so don't take Annika wrong. She is just very grateful to him for helping her in the toughest phase of her life.
• I hope you guys will like this chapter. I tried to show some Shivika scenes so that you all feel a bit happy and relieved.
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