Chapter 109: chapter 109

Anika reached their regular place of meeting, the coffee shop..She sat at the same table where they used to sit regularly .. Luckily no one sat here today. A smile appeared on her lips when she  started thinking how they used to meet here regularly..Sanjay entered the coffee shop and saw a smile on Anika's lips.. The smile that he fell for , the smile which he wanted to watch for his whole life..He walked towards her and sat opposite to her, clearing his throat and  making her come back to her senses.She sat straight and  felt a little shy to look directly into his eyes ..He took her hand which she put on the table and said in a regretful voice ,"Anika, I am sorry for what I did in the past. I behaved like a dolt.  Life was really tough  for me without you.. when you left ,I felt like someone took a part of my  body from  me, giving me immense  pain in my heart   all these years..  I just can't explain in words how happy I am  since the morning after your father spoke about our marriage.. Thank you for forgiving me and accepting me again..I promise to take care of you like a princess ", he poured his emotions in front of her..She looked at him with full of love in her eyes, and pressed his hand ensuring she will be with him forever. "Sanjay, let's forget what happened in the past and let's begin our married life with new hopes and so much love.."Sanjay nodded  his head and assured her with his eyes..They were lost in each other's eyes and came back to senses when the coffee shop manager greeted them.."It's been a long time since you both have come back together . Happy to see you"They both replied to him with a smile and ordered two Lattes."Sanjay, I think we should go together and surprise Rahul and Gayatri.. They were the ones who were very depressed when we broke up.. They will be happy to see us together..", Anika said with joy in her voice.." As you say my princess"..They both finished their coffee and walked out hand in hand and revisited all the places  they used to go when they were together, reminiscing about the past..Soon they reached the mall and Anika bought a lot of gifts for Rahul, Gayatri and their newly born daughter..In the evening when  they knocked Gayatri's door, Rahul opened the door and saw Sanjay in front of him..They were living in the same house that Anika gifted and  he put  Gayatri away from his parents, making sure not even their shadow fell on her.."Hey ,Sanjay.. What a surprise?? come in"Is Gayatri in??? Sanjay asked..Yeah she is.. Can you call her once??Is everything ok?? Rahul asked "Yes ,just  call Gayatri.."Gayatri walked towards the door when she heard Sanjay's voice and walked over saying," Why are you standing outside,come in""Hey Gayatri, I have a surprise for both of you??", Sanjay said..Rahul and Gayatri looked into each other's eyes puzzled and looked at Sanjay..Anika who was hiding behind Sanjay walked out..Gayatri opened her mouth wide with surprise and pointed her finger towards Anika and Sanjay," You both are together now"Anika and Sanjay nodded as yes making Rahul and Gayatri delighted..Gayatri immediately hugged Anika and said with tears in her eyes" I am happy for you , I always regretted that I was responsible for your split..you took off a big burden from my heart by reconciling with him again" , She became emotional.."Rahul who was equally happy said," Will you make them stand outside"" oh sorry, I completely forgot in excitement.. please come in""Anika, you walk inside , I will bring the gifts", Sanjay said and walked towards the car and returned home with huge shopping bags..As soon as Anika entered she sanitised her hands and rushed to the new born baby room and took the little one in her arms and felt very happy..The baby was sleeping peacefully.. she looked like a living doll, Anika  carefully placed the baby in the crib back  and walked out afraid of disturbing her sleep..Anika and Sanjay announced that their marriage is even approved by their parents and soon they are tying the knot, making Rahul and Gayatri feel even more happy..The four friends had a good time reminiscing about their past and college life..*******On the other hand Kabir decided to take Nidhi along with him to attend a business meeting in U.S and they thought after meeting they will spend memorable moments together..Nidhi called Riya and spoke to her about her trip and said to take care of her  and call her if she needs anything without hesitation..Riya nodded and said," Don't worry about me, I am alright.. You enjoy your trip"For the past few days, to and fro to the office and her house has become a regular routine for her. She didn't see Ashish again neither in the office nor in the apartment..She thought it's good he doesn't appear in front of her as it will be easy for her to deal with her heart..Next day morning, she reached the office on-time and got busy with her work.She saw her mobile ringing and it was her mother..Mom usually calls in the evening after office hours, afraid of disturbing her work.. But a call this time made her worry.." Mom, is everything ok??""Nothing is ok Riya, Your dad is diagnosed with Brain haemorrhage and they said he needs to be operated immediately, doctors said it will cost around 1 million for operation including hospital expenses.. I admitted him with the little amount by selling my gold bangles and requested to treat him.. but the amount is very little and I know no one who can lend so much amount to me.The hospital said, they will treat him only if we pay at least half of the amount.., I don't know what to do Riya", She said sobbing continuously..Riya felt like her world felt upside down when she heard the news. She gulped her tears and said," I will try to make arrangements so you don't worry mom, I am starting right away"..She rushed to Ashish's cabin to get the leave approved but he didn't come to office yet.. She walked towards his assistant and said," She need emergency leave as her father is admitted in hospital"Ashish's secretary agreed to it and said," Don't worry, you take care of your father, I will inform your absence to Ashish sir when he arrives."Riya came back to her cabin and booked a bus to her town which was about to start in an hour..She had very little money saved in her account as she is a mere intern and her salary is  not high..She thought she would  talk to the accounts department and request them to lend her some money but these people said, they can't approve such a huge amount to an intern without Anika or Ashish's permission..She took out her mobile and called Ashish immediately,but his phone was dead..What to do?? She didn't have Anika's number. Even she couldn't connect with Nidhi as she was  on the flight..She felt so helpless and felt all her energy was drained at that moment.. What should she do now?? She doesn't know whether Ashish will come to office or not..She didn't understand what to do, she already received three calls from her mother to know whether she started She didn't even have time to go to her flat back and pack her clothes.. she directly reached the bus stop from her office and took the bus to her town..