Sana's mom came to her and said, "You look beautiful in this saree. They are waiting for you. Should we go?" She was taking Sana to the mandap for the marriage.

As she was about to leave, Sana grabbed her wrist.
"Do you really need to get me married now, Amma?,"

"Yes, Peddamma. Look at that buffallo," Sana's mom growled at Radha (daughter of Sana's mom's sister),  who was like a sister to Sana.

"Sorry, Peddamma. But look at that guy. He does not have the required qualifications for our Sana Akka. His only qualification is a bank job. That too was a clerk position. Just wait for some more time and I will get the most suitable man as my Bava for sana akka." , she said innocently as she voiced her worry.

Radha, go to your mom. She is looking for you." Left with no other choice, Radha walked out of the room half-heartedly.

Her mom takes Sana's hands in hers and speaks to her
"I understand your situation very well. We already owe his family so much for your studies and in God's grace, he said yes to marriage. I know you hate us for this, but we had no choice but to marry you to him. Please don't hate us for this."

Tears were rolling down her cheeks. Even Sana's eyes began dripping as she listened to her mother.
With tears streaming down her face, Sana hugged her mother firmly.

"Mom, don't say such things. I will do anything for you."
As they embraced one another, they continued to cry until they heard a knock on the door. Her mother took Sana to the mandap, as there was no other option.

Sana stared at the ground continuously while crying for her fate. at the same time she knew there was no way she could back out now that the demon had blackmailed her family to either get married to him or pay the amount that they owed.

As she sat there, without showing any emotion on her face, Sana was like a doll. Even though she was not particularly interested in performing the rituals, she had no other choice but to do what the pandit instructed her to do halfheartedly. By looking at her lifeless soul, anyone can conclude that she is not interested in marriage.

During the pandit's instructions for the groom to tie the thali to the bride, she was silently praying to God to let Karthick forgive her and for God to make Karthick's life full of happiness, even if he hates her for the rest of his life.

Sana didn't even lift her head for a second during the entire ceremony. 

After the ceremony was over, her father came and hugged her tightly, saying "I can sleep peacefully now because you are in safe hands." Sana does not know if she should laugh at her father's joy or cry as she is sad about her fate.

At Ranvi's college :

Ranvi was reviewing the details of a patient who is scheduled for brain surgery very soon.

The patient is a 12-year-old boy who has a tumor in his brain. She was making a list of tests that need to be run on him and then needed to submit it to the resident. While noting down the details, she heard her cell phone vibrate.

Seeing the caller ID, she was surprised, as this was the first time Shastri had called her that late at night. She answered the call without delay.

"Hello Annayya"

"Hi sister , how are you doing..?", he asked
 

"I'm good. How are you ..?"

"I'm good. how is your night shift going on..? Do you need any food..?" , he asked her

He surprised Ranvi by asking about her night shifts as she had not expected him to know. For a second she thought she was hearing him incorrectly, then asked him

 "How do you know about my night shift?" ?

Shastri sighed as he said, "I'm not sure whether to share this with you or not...but as you're my sister, I'm sharing this". 

"What happened Annayya..?", Ranvi asked, as the matter looks serious based on the way Shastri was explaining.

"Mr.CEO had sent a circular to all employees requesting them to work the entire month on night shift." 

Ranvi's jaw dropped and her lips parted as she listened to Shastri. She never once imagined her Bava would change the office timings for the entire month. Forget about the reason for changing the timings is her night shifts.

"What...?"

"Yes sister. Mr.CEO had changed the office hours and when I inquired about it, I discovered you work night shifts as well. I wanted to check with you if you needed anything."

Ranvi's was shocked with the newly founded information and she doesn't know what to say.

"Sister.. you there..?" , Shastri asked

"Hmm.."

"Please don't tell Mr.CEO that I spoke to you about this matter. However, don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything as I consider you to be my sister."

"Sure, Annayya. I will call you later," Ranvi responded and disconnected the call.

At NH Internations:

Mr.CEO now I will see , how you can make us work in night shifts. Thinking of what's going to happen for them Shastri's face lightened up with brightness.

At Hospital:

After disconnecting the call, Ranvi let out a long sigh and sat in one of the chairs. After thinking for a while she started a conversation with Abhi on the mobile.

"Bava.. there.."

"Hmm.." Abhi had replied to her within fraction of seconds."

"I need to discuss something with you."

"Go on.."

"Not now.. Once my shift is over I'll discuss it with you."

"When is it going to end?" 

"Probably around 7AM."

"okay.." 

Ranvi ended the conversation and returned to work.

15 mins later her mobile started ringing. when she looked at the caller id she was surprised at the caller id. without a second thought she answered the call.

"Bava.."

"come outside.."

Ranvi wasn't sure why he wanted her outside.

"I'm in hospital Bava.." 

"I know.. just come outside of the building."

"I'm in hospital Bava.." 

"I know.. just come out of the building." 

Ranvi with a confused look walked over to the gate. She turned to her right, hearing a car horn. To her shock, Abhi's car was parked there.

Abhi signaled her to get in the car. Ranvi got in the car and sat in the passenger seat. 

"Bava.. why are you here at this time.". Abhi stretched out his hand to grasp Ranvi's hand and began kissing her knuckles.

"you said you wanted to talk about something so here I am.".

A sudden joy filled Ranvi's heart.

"It's about night shifts at NH Bava." Abhi raised an eyebrow, wondering how she knew about it.

Ranvi understood this, and she knows the consequences if Abhi finds out that Shastri informed her about it. So she said "some of my friends were talking about how their families  were struggling with the sudden shift change at NH."

"Please revert it back Bava.why should they face problems because of me.." , she said slowly

Abhi stared deep into her eyes and asked, "What will I get if you revert it back?".

Ranvi was speechless since she has no idea what to say. Ofcourse as a CEO he should get satisfaction that his employees are happy. But here it is not the case with Abhi. 

"What do you want Bava?" 

"Will you do what I tell you?"

Ranvi looked into his eyes for a moment and nodded her head, she wasn't even sure why she did it, perhaps her heart was thinking about the night shifts he had to work due to her. 

Abhi with a smirk on him said, "Kiss me then.".

Suddenly, Ranvi's two eyes widened and her lips parted. 

"Bava.."

"you heard me correctly.If you kiss me, I will revert the shift timings to daylight" , he said .

Ranvi took a deep breath and replied, "Fine. But close your eyes first." 

Abhi looked at her suspiciously and closed his eyes slowly as he listened to her.

Ranvi slowly moved her lips towards his cheek and as she was about to kiss it, Abhi turned his face and made her lips touch his lips while pulling her into a long breathless kiss. She was surprised, but eventually gave in to his demands.

As they were lost in their kiss , Ranvi's ringing phone called them back into the world. Ranvi slowly moved away from the kiss and answered the call. 

"Yes, coming..", saying this she disconnected the call. 

"Bava, I really have to go now" 

"Hmm" , saying this Abhi grabbed a bag  from back seat.

"Here, take this." He handed it to Ranvi. 

"This..?" She stared at the package in front of her. 

"Food for you tonight". RanVi stared at him for a moment before questioning him.

"Bava, is it possible to live without me..?"

Quite simply, Abhi smiled at Ranvi and asked, "How about you?".

Ranvi smiled back at him as she knows the answer very well.

She left from there after instructing him have his dinner and send a pic while having it.

Abhi with a wide grin on his face left for work.

At NH Internationals:

Shastri, who had observed Abhi's arrival, smiled inwardly before masking his face with an innocent look and entering Abhi's cabin. 

"Mr.CEO, where were you? I was looking for you.."

"What's the reason.."

"That." what is this. I thought he would take back his order about the night shift but he is not at all bringing that subject.

"That..It's about dinner..yeah.. your dinner.what do you want for dinner..?", he covered.

"Anything light.."

"Sure Mr.CEO. when he turned to other direction to leave he stopped when Abhi said

"Also.." , come on Mr.CEO.. say that you are taking the decision back about night shifts.

"Send a circular saying that employees can come in the regular day time. they no need to come in the night shift." , yay..finally. thank you so much sister. he thought internally.

"You are so kind Mr.CEO. Thank you so much for thinking about us." , Shastri said masking his happiness.

While working on his laptop, Abhi didn't bother about him at all. When Shastri was about to leave, Abhi stopped him again by saying, 

"Do make sure you have extra food from now on.". Confused Shastri looked at Abhi.

"Since you will be working continuously day and night for the whole week, Abhi replied coldly without moving his head from his laptop. Shastri's jaw dropped when he heard Abhi's statements as he doesn't know why Abhi made such a decision.

"Why do I need to work on both day and night Mr.CEO," he asked Abhi like a child not knowing the reason.

 "You know exactly what you did.. you can go." , Shastri with no other choice left from there scolded himself internally for involving Ranvi in this issue.

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