The Promise(shivika)√√

Dark Shadows

Shivaay refused the idea of getting back to mansion. They were telling them that it's okay they can tell the family. Even if they get angry they will understand. Annika took charge and told them. Let it be like this till Daksha get arrested. She was not sure how she will face the family his and hers.

Somehow they manage to convince them. After a while Shivaay compliant about om' s behavior particularly indicating his relationship with gauri.

" Actually it happened so unexpectedly that I did not get any time to share." He said rather disappointed.

" I am very happy, I don't think anyone would be better than you for her." Annika said smiling with tears .

"Actually I came here today because I knew you are here and in a way I wanted your permission too. I want to ask if you are okay with this relationship."Om said to Annika. She was his best friend and for Gauri she is like a mother.

"Are you mad? Why you need permission? Its your decision, yours and Gauri's. I don't have any authority to question, and after doing all this, I'd don't think they will even......" She cried thinking what she has done to those poor soul.

"No bhabhi. Don't think like that. You don't know how much Gauri loves you. She can forget anything for you. And she will understand too."

" Please guys don't be emotional I can't take it" Rudra said. Shivaay was all silent in this he is aware of the pain of loosing someone so dear. Through out the conversation he was by her side. Calming her and telling her with gesture that he is with her.

Later they left shivika and went back, before inviting Shivaay to attend roka ceremony of Gauri and Om.

The mansion was all again in happy mood, they knew nobody wanted this celebration to happen so soon. Its only 1 and half month that Annika left them. They needed a reason of happiness, from all sorrow. So it was decided to have this roka rasam and all other rasam and wedding after 1 year. Till then gauri's medical preparation will also get over.

Today everybody looked a little happy for the new couple. Its very sudden but sometimes these things gives hope to a sinking family. Gauri and her mother came. Mrs trivedi looked more weak then usual. She was not willing to come but for Gauri's sake she came. Shivaay wanted to tell her that her daughter is fine. But he is bound by Annika's promise. He can't help that poor soul. He felt sad looking at her. Now and then he tried to cheer her up but it went in vain. She looked more distressed looking at him.

The lovely couple looked beautiful together. Sharing glances to eachother and never ending smile on their faces. They were happy. Shivaay was sending pics to Annika who was watching them through Shivaay's eyes.

That night Annika cried in his shoulder for whole night. She was feeling bad for Gauri and her mother who gave her so much and she had to leave them. Shivaay listen to her, he knew she is struggling with her emotion. He can't say anything he just sat and let her pour her sorrow to him. She knew whatever happens he will be there with her.

The roka ceremony went nicely and after that dinner was planned. Everyone looked happy and content. Suddenly Shivaay's heart ache." Ahh" escape from his lips Which did not go unnoticed by others.

Its so strange how true loves can feel eachothers pain. Whole day he was on video call with her . Still He was feeling uncomfortable from the morning. He did not wanted to leave her, but he had to come for Gauri for Om and for her. She waa weak but was doing her sail routine. They appointed a helper too. She is not alone but still he was feeling restless.

Before leaving her he turned to look at her. Her smile giving him strength finally he decided to come out. Now again that fear strike him.

"Kya hua putter? Tu thik hai na?" Dadi was worried because he had heart condition and last time it took him near to death.