Epilogue

Anika's pov

It's been 4 months of our marriage. Four months of togetherness. Each and every minute spent with shivay was the most beautiful memories of my life. I always cursed my fate for not giving me a family but later I realized if God take something from you it means he is going to replace it with something better than the previous one.

Shivay is very difficult to understand. He is every woman dream. He is a prince. He is a mystery. He is a closed book whose pages are only opened for me. I still remember his confession regarding his fateful childhood in which he was treated nothing less than a robot. I could understand why he always behaved like a cold ruthless business man who considered every relationship as a deal. But deep inside him there was a man who longed for someone's love.

He changed a lot. Even though he didn't confess his love to me all his actions spoke more than his words. He made everything so special to me. He treated me like a princess. He made me forget my dark past. He has been my constant support in my difficult days. To him I'm his Anika and to me he is my shivay. We never let our surname to come in between us. He asked me to keep my maiden name as tagore. He said it's not necessary for a woman to change her surname after marriage. He touched my heart deeply.

The most memorable movement of my life is our marriage. You must be wondering because I got married to him for two times. But this time it's different.

Flashback starts

Shivay and Anika went to New York for their honeymoon after three months of their marriage. They didn't consummate their marriage yet because of their busy life schedule. Dadi and omru forced them to take a break from their life. They gifted them honeymoon trip to New York.

Anika first refused stating that she have some important meeting to look after but later decided to go after seeing how tired her husband was due to his constant working. She thought he will never take a break unless she force him to do so. After a lot of hurdles finally they reached New York.

Even though shivay visited New York many times but being with his wife was something very special to him. Apart from their usual kisses and hugs they didn't take their relationship to next level.

Anika was still shy of their intimacy. Not only this but both of them are busy in their business and managing an empire is not an easy task.

Shivay knew Anika love him a lot and he too the same but he felt it's time for some action. He asked Anika to visit New York beach. She asked him to accompany her but he refused stating he have an important conference call to attend. With heavy heart she left to beach alone.

The soothing sound of wave made her heart calm. The perfect climate, waves sweeping her leg. Everything was perfect but yet the most important thing of her is missing. She wished shivay to be with her in this perfect situation.

She very well knew she was still shy due to their proximity. Shivay never forced her to come out of her shell. Instead he made sure she is comfortable with his touches. He never complained her for being unromantic but always supported by saying it's okay. He also promised her that he will not touch her without her will. All this gentleman gestures stole anika's heart.

She decided to take this relationship to next level. She no more feel shy or uncomfortable. In fact she felt a need for him. She wished to spend rest of her life in his embrace. Finally she was ready to take the big step of her life. She was deeply engrossed in her thoughts. She kept on walking along the beach but suddenly she noticed something which made her eyes pop out.

She still couldn't believe what was happening. She was drowned in shock. Suddenly shivay appeared before her.

Anika was beyond shocked to see her husband standing before her in a typical Indian traditional dress in the middle of New York beach.

He slowly stepped towards her and held her hand gently.

" Anika today I am going to tell you something from my heart. I am the most unexpressive man in this world. God gave me a khidkhitod wife like you and I am more than blessed. He gave me a beautiful wife from both inside and outside who showered me with all her love. When you said those magical words I felt like the happiest man existing in this world. I still can't figure out for words to tell how much you mean to me.

At first I married you forcefully and gave you a lot of pain. Second time we got married to each other yet without each other concern in a proper manner. Then many things happened in our life but nothing could make us apart from each other. You must have thought I married you because I was guilty but it's not true Anika. I married you because I love you. I love you more than anything else in this world. I love you Anika. This feeling can never be changed. You taught me to live again. You gave me a new life. You filled my life with colours. Today I want to ask something to you Anika. I know it's really stupid of me. But still I want to start our life with new memories.  Will you marry me?", Shivay proposed her.

Anika was too numb to react. She couldn't decipher what's happening to her. She heard his confession. She still thought all this was her imagination. She thought his image will fade away but nothing like that happened. She realized it's happening for real. Tears flowed from her eyes and she said.

" Yes ", she answered him.

Soon they both got married to each other. This time every ritual was filled with love not compulsion. Shivay tied the mangalsutra around her neck with lots of love and passion.

A small tear drop fell from her eyes. Shivay wiped it off and kissed her cheeks. Their marriage got completed.

This time two souls joined with each other through their love.

Flashback ends

Anika's pov

I thought everything will change after that but I was wrong. For past two weeks shivay is avoiding me continuously. After our marriage in New York we immediately came back to India due to some important meeting. Shivay tried to postpone the meeting but he couldn't succeed. After coming back to India he changed a lot.

He always visit home after I sleep and leaves to office before I wake up. He never attend my calls nor reply to my messages. Instead Khanna always tell me he is busy in some meeting. I am frustrated of his behavior. I decided to confront him today.

Shivay once again came very late from his office. He silently sneaked into his room. He went to washroom and got freshened up. He saw Anika sleeping on bed. He went to her and covered her with duvet.

He kissed her forehead and was about to go but suddenly felt a tug on his wrist. He turned around only to find Anika staring at him.

" When you love me so much then why you are leaving me shivay?", Anika asked him in a voice filled with pain.

" It's midnight Anika. You should sleep now", shivay tried to divert the topic.

" Sleep is far away from me shivay. Unless you answer me today I am not letting you to go away from me", Anika said stubbornly.

Shivay didn't pay any heed to her. He took a pillow and blanket and started to move from there.

" So you hate me so much that you don't even want to share a bed with me. You made promise to me shivay. You said you love me. I am a fool to believe all those things. I thought you loved me. I thought you will never leave me. At least tell me the reason for your behavior. Don't you think I deserve that much", Anika started to cry.

Shivay couldn't see tears in her eyes. He engulfed her in his arms and pacified her.

" I can never hate you Anika. I love you", shivay said.

" Then why are you avoiding me for past 2 weeks?", Anika questioned him.

Shivay couldn't control anymore and decided to reveal the truth.

" Actually anika, Suraj uncle called me 2 weeks before and threatened to kill you if I come close to you. I was afraid. I know I am shivay Singh oberoi but when it comes to you I fall weak. I am the sole reason for your problems. When I stepped into your life I made your life hell. It's all because of me. I thought staying away from you will do good to you. This is the reason for my behavior. I am sorry", shivay apologized to Anika.

Those words were enough for her. She slapped him on his face.

" How dare you shivay? How come you think of leaving me? How can you even think to stay away from me? Don't you know how much my life was messed up when we both were separated for three months. You are the reason for my existence. Without you how can I live in this world. It's better to die rather than to live a life without you", Anika poured all her anger out.

Suddenly shivay hugged her tightly and kept his head on her neck.

" I am sorry Anika. I thought if I stay away from you, you will be safe but I was wrong. I never meant to hurt you. Please forgive me", he cried like a kid.

Anika's anger melted by seeing his condition.

" Shivay look at me. Whatever the problem maybe but when we are together no power in this world can separate us", she assured him.

Shivay nodded his head in response. Both of them hugged each other.

Shivay broke the hug and deeply looked into her eyes. He caressed her hair locks.

Anika was shocked. She felt heat rising on her cheeks.

Suddenly shivay kissed on her cheeks. A new sensation arose in her body. Anika stumbled a bit but shivay held her tightly.

Shivay was standing near the bed. He pulled her along with him. She was on top of him.

They had a deep eye lock. Shivay held her tender waist whereas she was busy in deciding the color of his eyes. Her breathing was heavy.

Shivay flipped her and now their position is changed.

Shivay looked into her eyes. He slowly leaned towards her ears and whispered.

" I love you Anika", she blushed at his statement.

He looked into her eyes for permission. She leaned forward and whispered in his ears.

" I am all yours", said Anika.

He slowly captured her lips with his. Soon they bid farewell to their clothes and became one forever.

Morning

Anika woke up first. She saw shivay beside her sleeping.  A blush crept on her face when she