It was 3 am when Anika's phone started ringing. She stirred in her sleep. Slowly she opened her eyes and saw Shivaay sleeping peacefully. A small smile adorned her lips after seeing him. Her thoughts were broken by the phone's ringing. She immediately picked up her phone and saw Jhanvi's call.

She got worried and quickly answered the call.

A- What happened, mom? Is everything fine? Are you ok? Is dad fine? Mom, say na. I am getting worried.

J- Calm down baccha. Let me speak first, then I'll tell you.

Anika bites her tongue.

A- Ok mom.

J- Beta, today is karwa chauth. I am so sorry, I forgot to tell you yesterday.

A- It's ok mom.

J- Beta, it totally depends on you that you want to do this fast or not. If you don't want to fast, then it's fine by me, ok. I am not forcing you baccha. I have sent your sargi through our driver and he will be reaching there soon. You can have your sargi as it's your first ritual and it totally depends on you that if you want to do this fast or not.

A- I'll do this fast, mom.

J- Are you sure, baccha?

A- Yes mom. 100% sure.

Anika said happily. Jhanvi also smiles.

J- I am sorry to disturb your sleep in the middle of night.

A- It's ok mom. Why are you saying sorry?

J- Ok Beta, you have to eat sargi before sunrise and then you won't be able to have anything, neither food nor water till the moon appears at night.

A- Ok mom.

J- God Bless you baccha.

Anika smiles widely.

A- Bye mom.

J- Bye beta.

The call gets disconnected. There was a wide smile on Anika's face.

A- My first karwa chauth. Yaaay..

She looked towards Shivaay and kissed his forehead.

Suddenly she heard the door bell ring. She immediately got down from the bed and went to unlock the door. She saw the driver holding a big thaal (plate) with a red cloth covering it. She took the plate from him and he left.

Anika kept the thaal on the dining table and went to freshen up.

She dressed up in a red dress.

Anika went towards the kitchen and served sargi on a plate.

Here Shivaay stirred in his sleep, missing Anika's warmth. He roamed his hand on the bed but doesn't find Anika. He frowns and looks at the clock. It was only 4:00 in the morning.

S- Where did she go so early in the morning?

He checked the washroom but she wasn't there so he went to the living room where Anika was serving herself food, according to him.

S- Anika?

Anika looked towards him.

A- Shivaay, why did you wake up so soon?

S- I should ask the same. If you were hungry, you should've told me, I would have made something.

A- Shivaay, this is not any normal food, this is sargi.

S- Now, what type of food is that? I have heard Chinese, Italian, Asian, Continental but sargi, which country does this dish belongs?

Anika facepalmed herself.

A- Shivaay, sargi is the food, women eat before karwa chauth.

S- Karwa chauth? You mean its today.

Anika nods her head.

S- You should've told me before. Anyways you aren't going to keep this fast.

Anika frowns at him.

A- May I know why?

S- Because I can't let you spoil your health because of this stupid fast.

A- Shivaay, it's fine. One day fast won't spoil my health.

S- Anika but...

A- Please Jaanu.

Shivaay melts when she called him 'Jaanu'.

S- Are you sure you will be fine without food and water?

A- I am sure Shivaay. Trust me I'll be fine.

S- From when are you preparing all this food?

A- I haven't prepared all these. Mom sent all these.

S- Oh. Ok. Now let me also eat.

A- Why?

S- Because there's so much food and you won't be able to finish it alone, so I am just helping you.

A- Ya right. Are you also keeping fast?

S- Why will I keep the fast? Anyways I can't remain hungry for more than one hour so it's next to impossible for me.

Anika nods her head and they had their food.

After having their food, they went to sleep again as it was only 4:30 am.

It was 7:30 am when Shivaay's sleep broke. He saw Anika sleeping peacefully. He kissed her forehead and a small smile appeared on her face. Shivaay smiled at her and went to freshen up.

Anika woke up from her sleep. She heard the sound of running water from washroom and understood that Shivaay was in there.

She went to kitchen to prepare breakfast for him.

Shivaay came out of the washroom in a white tee and blue jeans.

He gelled his hair and went to kitchen.

S- What are you doing here, jaan? Already hungry?

A- No I'm making breakfast for you.

Shivaay freaks out.

S- WHY?

Anika looks at him shockingly.

A- What 'why'? Won't you have breakfast?

S- No.. I mean.. We already had breakfast in the morning so I'm full.

A- But...

S- Please. Ok I'm going to college.

A- Wait, I am also coming.

Shivaay frowns at her.

S- Why are you going to college today? You have fast baby, you should rest at home. And you will not be eating any thing today so you may feel weakness. I think you should stay at home and rest.

Shivaay said worriedly.

A- I am fine Shivaay. Anyways I've an important assignment to submit today.

S- Give it to me. I'll submit it on your behalf.

A- Please Shivaay. I will get bored at home. Please take me to college.

Anika said with puppy eyes. Finally Shivaay accepted his defeat and nodded his head. Anika squealed in joy and hugged him tightly.

A- Thank you, thank you so much Shivaay. I L.....

She was about to confess her feelings to him but stopped herself.

Shivaay noticed her last two words and looks at her with glittering eyes.

S- What were you saying?

A- Nothing.

Anika said while tucking her hair strand behind her ear.

S- No. You said something 'I L..... '. What was it?

A- Umm.. I was saying.. I like.... Yes.. I like it when you melt on my puppy eyes.

S- Oh! Is that it?

A- Yes. What else?

Shivaay nods his head and Anika smiled nervously.

S- So let's go. We're getting late.

Anika nods her head and they left for college.

As their routine, Shivaay dropped Anika a little away from college gate and Anika entered the college alone.

Anika met Mallika on her way.

M- Hey Ani. How is your married life going?

Anika blushes and remembers their kiss and answers 'good'. Mallika chuckles at her shy friend.

M- Wow. You are looking good in Red dress. Any special occasion? Indian n all?

A- Yes today is Karwa chauth and I'm fasting for Shivaay.

M- Wow. That's a news. Shivaay must also be fasting for you. Right?

A- No. He's not fasting.

M- Really? I thought he would definitely fast for you after seeing his all those "Romeo" and "Majnu" sides.

Mallika said finger quoting Romeo and Majnu. Anika chuckles and they left towards their class.

Anika sat beside Shivaay.

Shivaay was looking at her worriedly.

S- Are you fine, Anika? Are you feeling hungry or any dizziness?

Anika rolls her eyes on his 'over' concern.

A- I am fine Shivaay. You have asked me this question 16th time by now.

S- I am just concerned for you.

Anika gets awe on him.

A- I know baby. Trust me, I am good.

Shivaay nods his head and the class continues.

Likewise, the whole day passed. Shivaay and Anika finally reached home.

By now, Anika was feeling little tired and Shivaay noticed it.

He made her sit on the sofa and Anika kept her head on the sofa rest and closed her eyes.

Shivaay immediately went towards the kitchen and warmed some oil.

He sat down on the floor beside Anika's feet and took out her sandles from her feet.

Anika sat up with a jerk and looks at him.

A- Shivaay, what are you doing?

S- Calm down Anika. Just sit and close your eyes. Ok?

Anika was unsure about this but on seeing Shivaay's glare, she obeyed his order.

Shivaay gently massaged her feet with oil and Anika was feeling relaxed.

Anika looks at him and smiled.

A- Why do you always kill me with your acts?

Shivaay chuckles at her.

S- You are fasting for me since morning. I know you're having problems and you are also feeling tired but you won't say it so I can do this much for you so that this fast becomes a little easy for you.

Anika smiled and kissed his cheek.

A- You are the Best.

S- Tell me something I don't know.

Shivaay says naughtily and they both burst into laughter.

After Shivaay's relaxing massage, Anika slept on the sofa itself so Shivaay picked her up in his arms and made her lye down on the bed.

He also lied down beside her and they drifted into sleep.