"So you mean to say that we only have one week in our hands to stop Rudra Khanna's deal to be a success?" Adwait asks Shivansh.

"I certainly told you the same thing a few minutes ago." Shivansh replies rolling his eyes thinking he shouldn't have called his idiotic best friend.

"I am just confirming again because I have to say that Rudra Khanna has the gut to show up again after what happened last time. Fine, no problem. We will again chase him away." Adwait remarks putting his hands behind his head while leaning back to the chair.

"But I have planned something different for him." Ritika says walking inside the cabin making both Shivansh and Adwait to look at her with surprise.

"What are you doing here, Princess?" Shivansh asks out of curiosity because he hasn't informed her anything about Rudra Khanna's matter.

"I have got to know that your biggest rival has returned to the country. Also, he is working on a deal of human trafficking with the American Mafia." Ritika answers while sitting across from her brother.

Meanwhile Shivansh simply looks at his best friend raising an eyebrow who averts his eyes confirming that he is the one to give the information to Ritika.

"Now that you have got to know. So, what do you suggest for us to do?" Shivansh asks knowing well how his little sister's brain works in these types of matters.

"We will let him sign the deal and also 50 girls will be sent to the American Mafia." Ritika says while Shivansh and Adwait look like they aren't able to understand the logic behind this idea.

"The fuck are you talking about?" Adwait exclaims loudly making Ritika to glare at him.

"Stop yelling at me Mr. Adwait Singhania. I am not one of your employees on whom you can raise your voice. I am Ritika Singh Rathore and for your kind information without any valid reason I don't say anything." Ritika snaps making Adwait to open and close his mouth like a fish because it's not everyday his Tweety talk to him like that.

"Are you okay, Tweety?" Adwait asks putting the back of his hand over Ritika's forehead who scowls at him.

"Shivansh Bhaiya, tell this idiot to remove his hand from my forehead or I will remove his hand from his body." Ritika says controlling her frustration making Adwait to snatch his hand back instantly.

"Damn woman! Why are you behaving so violently with me today? Are you somehow on your periods?" Adwait asks but before Ritika can reply Shivansh shows his palm to both crazy persons making them shut up.

"Whatever issue you both have kindly solve that somewhere else. This is my cabin and I would love for you to behave like civil persons. Otherwise, you both can leave. I will solve the problem myself." Shivansh says with warning visible in his tone letting the other two know that he isn't in the mood for any joke.

"Fine, then listen to my plan." Ritika answers and starts narrating everything.

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After the meeting with the members of the Underworld, Shivansh returns home very late at night. Although he had informed Jivika about his late coming, still he was worried that she might have skipped her dinner and waiting for him.

However, when he enters their room he finds his Rani Sahiba is sleeping while hugging Hulk. Although it makes Shivansh jealous seeing Jivika hugging someone let alone an animal, he doesn't disturb the two and goes inside the closet to change his clothes. He then enters the washroom and completes his night routine before getting in the bed beside Jivika.

Upon feeling a movement, Hulk snaps his head towards Shivansh who shakes his head in response which makes the giant dog to lie down again on his place. Shivansh too close his eyes but after a few minutes of struggle he can't fall asleep. So, he quietly gets up from the bed and walks in the balcony which is attached to their room. He sits on the recliner sofa which is available there and keeps gazing at the half moon in the sky.

His mind is on turmoil with the arrival of Rudra Khanna. Earlier he wasn't worried because he knew that till he was alive none of his enemies could harm anyone in his family. But now he has his Rani Sahiba who doesn't have any idea about his involvement in Underworld or Mafia. Hell, he doesn't even know if his wife knows what a mafia is or not.

Over the months that they are being married he has been trying to make her stronger. Not by physically, but by mentally because that's how a person can change a game totally to their benefit. He has seen her breaking down which he never wants to witness again. But he is freaking out what will she do after learning about his other identity? Will she leave her thinking that this is not something she wants to be involved in? Will she divorce him for keeping her in the dark for so long? Will she walk away from his life forever for killing others?

So many questions are troubling his mind yet he isn't able to solve any of the questions. He wants to tell her everything about himself like she has done but his fear of losing her is the main thing that is stopping him from revealing everything.

Suddenly, he feels someone looking at him so he looks towards the door to see that Hulk is standing there. He pats the handle of the sofa making Hulk to trots near him.

"What are you doing here?" Shivansh asks running his fingers over Hulk's black fur which is shinning under the night glow.

Hulk looks at Shivansh while tilting his head to the side making Shivansh to smile at the gesture. Because it reminds him of his of Rani Sahiba who is still sleeping inside the room.

"You love Jivika a lot, right?" Shivansh asks to which Hulk barks softly.

"I also love her a lot. But I am really afraid that she will leave me if I tell her everything about myself."Shivansh says while Hulk whines not liking the fact that his favourite human will leave.

"I am also sad just thinking about it. So, I am thinking of telling her everything. Do you think it's a good idea?" Shivansh asks to which Hulk barks in response.

"Shh, not so loud or she will wake up thinking that I am saying something to you." Shivansh says while putting his finger over his lips indicating the dog to be quiet who simply lies his jaw on Shivansh's lap while looking at him with sad eyes.

"Now listen to something that's very important for you to know. As much as you behave like a baby in front of my Rani Sahiba, you have to behave like her personal bodyguard in front of anyone who will try to harm her from now on. There may be a time comes when I won't be around to save her. So, it will be your duty to keep her safe at any cost. Do you get it?" Shivansh asks patting Hulk's head who growls lowly as if already turning into his protective mode.

"Also, don't tell anyone that I talk to you nicely or everyone will laugh at me thinking that I am having this type of discussion with a dog. But you know what? Anyone can keep tiger, lion or cheetah as a pet but no animal can be as loyal as a dog. So, I am entrusting my Rani Sahiba's safety in your hands." Shivansh remarks while a rumbling sound comes out of Hulk indicating that he is happy.

"Chaliye bohut baat kar liya. Abhi so jaate hain warna kal na aapki neend khulegi aur na humari." By saying this Shivansh gets up from the sofa and walks inside the room followed by a happy Hulk.

(Okay, we have talked enough. Let's sleep now otherwise neither you nor I will be able to wake up tomorrow on time.)

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A few days have passed which means Jivika can walk on her own. Although Shivansh wasn't ready to let her walk down the stairs but then she threatened him saying that she would sleep with Ritika which put a full stop to her husband's overprotective gesture.

Currently Jivika is making rakhi after seeing some tutorials on YouTube. This will be her first time celebrating Rakshabandhan and she wants to enjoy the day thoroughly.

Aaradhya and Radhika are happy seeing the enthusiasm on Jivika's face making them remember how they used to make rakhi for their brothers. But now they simply buys them from the market or orders from online.

Just then Shivansh walks into the dining room looking for his Rani Sahiba who needs to complete an important assignment by tomorrow.

"Aap yaha bethi hui hain aur hum aapko upar dhundh rahe the." Shivansh remarks while Jivika looks at him with an excited smile.

(You're sitting here and I was looking for you upstairs.)

"Shiv, dekhiye na. Kaisi bani hain?" Jivika asks showing the rakhi she has successfully made without any mistake.

(Shiv, look here. How is it?)

"Arey wah! Yeh to bohut sunder bani hain. Par aap itni mehnat kyun kar rahi hain? Humein bol deti, hum online order kar dete." Shivansh replies.

(Oh wow! It's really beautiful. But why are you putting so much effort? You could have told me and I would have ordered it online.)

"Main jaanti hu ki aap online se mangwa dete. Par khud se banana aur online se order karna alag hota hain. Online se to bohut log order karenge jinki designs ek jaisi ho jayegi lekin jo main ghar mein bana rahi hu woh to uncommon hogi." Jivika tells her reason to which Shivansh nods his head in agreement.

(I know that you would have ordered online. But making it myself and ordering it from online is different. Many people will order online and their desings will be similar. But what I am making at hom will be uncommon.)

"Baat to bilkul sahi kahi aapne. Ab humari Rani Sahiba itni samajhdar hain ki humari budhdhi bhi unke samne fiki pad jaati hain." Shivansh remarks making Aaradhya and Radhika to chuckle.

(You are absolutely correct. Now my Rani Sahiba is so intelligent that even my intelligence pales in comparison to her.)

"Maska maarna band kariye aur boliye kyun dhundh rahe the mujhe." Jivika says rolling her eyes.

(Stop flirting and tell me why you were looking for me.)

"You have to submit an important assignment tomorrow. Your ma'am had been calling you for sometime but when you didn't answer her call, she has informed me about the assignment." Shivansh replies making Jivika's eyes widen as if realisation hits her.

"Oh Ganpati Bappa! I forgot about the assignment that was given before we left for Shillong." Jivika says looking anxious because she was having trouble with some parts of the assignment so she thought that she would complete it after coming back from vacation. But now she only has one day in her hands to complete it.

"Shiv, I have problems solving some issues in the assignment. So can I submit tomorrow? I don't even know how to solve it. I am go-" Shivansh's put his finger over Jivika's lips making her stop rambling out of nervousness.

"I will help you to solve everything. Now take some deep breaths and calm down." Saying this he takes back his finger while Jivika takes some deep breaths which calms her down.

"Jivu, you go to your room and complete the assignment. You can make rakhi later because Rakshabandhan is next week, okay?" Aaradhya says while caressing Jivika's hair who nods her head in response.

Shivansh then holds Jivika's left hand with his right hand and both of them walk toward their bedroom. Upon arriving there Jivika gets her books and laptop out of the cupboard before sitting beside Shivansh on the couch of their room.

Shivansh starts answering the queries Jivika has as simply as he can. Jivika on the other hand, starts documenting the important things in her laptop to make the assignment afterwards. After nearly one hour, the assignment is ready to be submitted.

"Yay! Finally it's done." Jivika exclaims happily while throwing her hands around Shivansh's neck who chuckles in response. He suddenly pulls his wife on his lap who squeals in surprise by the sudden action.

"What are you doing? I am not a baby that you're putting me on your lap." Jivika remarks trying to get up.

"Who told you that only babies are allowed to be on someone's lap?" Shivansh asks looking amused.

"No one told me because it's a fact. Now let me go." Jivika again tries to get up and this time Shivansh cages her in his arms by wrapping his right hand tightly around her waist.

"Where do you think you are going without giving me my reward?" Shivansh asks running his nose on the side of Jivika's neck who gulps because she can guess where all this is going.

"Shiv, ab aap mujhse inaam lenge meri help karne ke liye?" Jivika asks softly.

(Shiv, now you will take reward for helping me?)

"Humein to bas apne inaam se matlab hain jo aapke yeh gulabi, komal hoth denge." Shivansh replies and captures Jivika's lips in a soft yet demanding kiss.

(I only care about my reward which will be given by your rosy soft lips.)

Both of their bodies press together with Jivika sitting on Shivansh's lap who bites the soft yet warm lips of his wife to enter his tongue inside her mouth. This time Jivika doesn't get confused because they have already kissed a few times so she parts her lips slightly allowing her husband to slip in tongue inside. Both can feel each other breath as well as the thudding heartbeat which is increasing with each passing second.

Jivika tangles her fingers on the back of Shivansh's head making him groan in the kiss. Shivansh breaks the kiss but then starts leaving wet kisses on the side of Jivika's neck who unknowingly moans clutching her husband's arm tightly.

Meanwhile, hearing his Rani Sahiba's moaning Shivansh's situation gets worse and soon he starts sucking on a particular part of his wife's neck. He nips the skin with his teeth before sucking it to soothe the pain. On the other hand, Jivika's mind is completely jumbled because she doesn't know what's going on with her body and is feeling something arising inside her.

After a few minutes Shivansh pulls away from Jivika's neck and looks at her to see that her eyes are closed yet her lips are parted making him want to devour her fully. But he knows that she needs to learn everything with time. For today it's enough for her so without saying anything he gets up from the couch with his Rani Sahiba in his arms.