Shivika: Will love blossom again?

15. Saving her(ii)

Anika came out of the room and the lady pointed where Shivaay was standing. He turned back when he sensed Anika and his heart skipped a beat. She was looking gorgeous in the bridal attire. For a moment he forgot everything and assumed that all is fine between them and they are getting married. He came out of his thoughts when Anika called him.

A: I think we need to go from this place.

S: Lets go!

Both started to go when the manager showed them a place and both of them were made to exchange garlands and sit before agni kund. That's it. There was no way to escape from this place now. The pandit was chanting holy mantras and asked both of them to close their eyes.

Shivaay(in mind):

Now I got to understand everything bhagwan. If this is the way to get back her in my life then I am ready for it. Thank you so much for showing me the way to win her. Omru ne sahi kaha tha, I believed in my love and now we are getting married. I promise to take good care, to love you and cherish you forever Anika. I accept you as my wife.

Anika(in mind):

What should I do now? I don't want to give him any chance but now we are getting married. I am not understanding what to do! Why are you doing this God? I know he can never love me because of his beliefs in naam, khoon, khandaan..I don't even know how his family will react when they get to know truth..And above all can I accept him as my husband?

Anika looked at him to see him. He was already looking at her. There was something different in his eyes while Shivaay saw confusion in her eyes. They broke eye lock when priest called them to stand for phere. They took seven rounds around holy fire. While Shivaay was taking every step whole heartedly, Anika was thinking at how their life will change from now on.

They settled down and Shivaay was asked to tie mangalsutra and adorn sindhoor. Priest forwaded a thali having sindhoor box and mangalsutra. He took the chain from it and tied it to her neck. Anika closed her eyes remembering past. Shivaay then took a pinch of sindhoor and adorned it in her maang, making her his wife.

A tear escaped from her eye while staring him. He promised to himself to not leave her hand in any situation and decided to give her all the happiness he deserves. Both of them stood up and Shivaay held her hand and the couple took blessings from the priest. He wished a very happy long life to the couple and left. The manager moved towards Shivaay.

M: Aap ne kaha ki aap ke paas vehicle nahi hai na, I arranged a vehicle for both of you.

Shivaay thanked the person.

M: Aap thankyou mat kahiye, tum dono humesha khush rahiye aur ek doosre ka saath dijiye..

Shivika took blessings from the manager and moved towards the car the person had arranged. They settled down in the car and Anika had told the address of her home to the driver. The person had started the car and Shivika sat silently.

He looked at her who was silently looking through the window. He could understand whats going on in her mind.

S: Anika!

She looked at him.

A: I know what you want to talk but please I need some time. I don't want to talk about anything.

She again turned her face away from him. He moved a little close to her.

S: I am there for you! Forever!

She didn't say anything. He placed his left hand on hers and held her hand tightly to assure her. She closed her eyes leaning onto window unable to bear anything. Right now she wants to go to home and be with Sahil. He leaned back on his seat and turned to opposite direction. Whatever may happen, he decided to not leave her hand and convince her and to ask sorry for all his deeds.