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Part 1: Memories.
Anika closed her eyes, not ready to look out the window of her car. Too many memories waited for her there, memories she had spent 3 years to erase. She was aware of nothing except the ball of stress burning at the back of her throat. She heard nothing as her door opened and a hand shook her out of her daze. She turned sharply, realised it was Omkara and quickly released the breath she didn't realised she was holding.
"Om?!" she choked, getting out of the car and hugged him tightly. Her best friend, her saviour, her constant life support. He smiled with suspiciously teary eyes and hugged her back, patting her head.
"I'm so glad to see you, Annie" he grinned, using the nickname only he was allowed to call her. She laughed and ruffled his hair, knowing he hated that. She loved teasing him. He pouted then laughed again when she pulled him in for another hug.
"Me too!!! I can't believe you are getting married, Omi" She pulled back and cupped his face. "I'm so happy for you and Ishaana."
"Thank you. And I'm happy to see you after..." he trailed off when her face paled. Not wanting to upset her, he decided to change the subject. "How is Sahil?" he asked, instead.
She appreciated his diversion and smiled. "He is great. He will be here tomorrow. He didn't want to miss your wedding but unfortunately today is his last exam."
"Great, I can't wait to see him. Come let's go meet everyone.." he turned to go but realised she froze.
"Anika?..." he turned back to her. She faked a smile and looked down quickly. "He is not home." He said, understanding her hesitation. She visibly relaxed, nodded and bent to take out her suitcase from the back seat. He took it from her and made their way inside Oberoi Mansion.
She hesitated at the threshold again, memories flooding through her mind. The way she held his hand and stepped into this house as his wife. Their moments together. Their... she shook her head, pushing every memory out. No, she wouldn't do this to herself. She came for Om and Ishaana. Once their wedding was over, she would give him the divorce papers and leave as soon as possible. There was no point holding onto their marriage anymore. They have been apart for three years so the divorce shouldn't take long. Omkara motioned her to come in, she nodded and stepped inside with a heavy heart.
Pinky, Dadi, Jhanvi and Rudra rushed to her, engulfing her in a hug. Every worry evaporated as she rejoiced in their arms. They loved her still. She couldn't stop the tears from falling as she went from one arm to the next. She barely heard their excited questions, nodding and sniffing. Rudra hugged her like a baby, crying into her shoulder. She chuckled, pulling back and wiped his tears.
"Bhabhi... Di... I'm so happy you came. I told you she would definitely come, Om" he cried tears of joy, turning to Om, still holding Anika.
"Haan putter, thank you for coming" Dadi said, cupping her cheeks.
"I had to come Dadi. After all, Omi is getting married." she winked at him playfully as he blushed a deep red.
"After everything, we thought you wouldn't come" Pinky said sadly. Anika looked at her, a deep sadness in her heart. Her mother in law, soon to be ex mother in law, she loved her more than she would have loved her own mother, if she had one. She missed her something fierce. She went up to Pinky and hugged her, resting her head on her shoulder. She felt the same motherly love, the same warmth she always did. When she left, she didn't only lose Shivaay, she lost her family too. But staying would have killed them both slowly. Things had taken such a bad turn, it still baffled her sometimes. From a happy marriage to living her life with shattered memories. How did this happen?
"Offo, Maa, why the sad face? Im right here" she thumbed her tears and kissed her cheeks. Pinky smiled and took her hands.
"Come. Let's go to your... I mean.. Which room do you want to..." She trailed off. Anika's smile disappeared as she looked upstairs towards their... his room. She realised everyone was suddenly tense so she slipped back to her normal self, smiling at them, holding back her tears behind a brightening smile.
"Guest room is fine, Maa" she said softly and walked towards the furthest guest room from his room. Om went behind her with her luggage exchanging a worried glance with Rudra.
...
To be continued..
Thank you so much for all the prayers and wishes.🤗 I hope I feel better soon too. I had a very bad food poisoning and on top of that, my wisdom is still killing me. 😭When all 4 grows together, I feel like pulling my hair out with the migraine that comes with it. But don't worry, I will update The Billionaire, the moment I get time. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this one. ❤️
This SS will have 2 or more timeline as I will also write about their past, their marriage etc. Some parts will be 18+ as you should know by now hehe. ☺️ I will warn you before.
Just clarifying some things;
The excerpt part happens later on so this part is before.
Om and Ishaana are getting married and Rudra is engaged to Soumya.
Anika is still on great terms with everyone in Oberoi Mansion but haven't met them in 3 years.