DESTINY

Chapter 40(A)

She said excusing herself and Pinki.

Pinki(worried) - Jethaniji, whats are we goings to do? What are we going to says when Anika will do rituals with Shivay instead of Tia?

Jhanvi- You are right Pinki. But until when are we gonna hide the truth. It would come out someday. Sooner the better. Let Anika and Shivay handle it on their own way. We shouldn't meddle until they need us to.

Pinki just nodded still worried about the reaction from the society.

Unknown to them a silent spectator witnessed it all.

Shivika's Room

Shivay entered and saw Anika standing in a robe by the bed staring at something.

Shivay-- Anika is their any problem? Why are you not getting ready?

He asked moving towards her to see what she was staring so hardly on.

Anika-- Look what I have to wear for tonight.
She said pointing at the garment on the bed.

Shivay saw a beautiful red Saree sitting on the bed which would really suit his wife.

Shivay-- It's very beautiful. In fact you will look gorgeous in this. Why are you worried?

Anika-- I love it but I don't know how to wear it!! I asked Om to bring Ishana so she can help me instead both are AWOL. Last time Saumya helped, we already saw how that resulted. I wanted to ask DJ but she is resting after taking meds. Dadi, Jhanvi maa and Sasumaa are busy with the guests downstairs. Now what m I supposed to do?

Shivay-- Anika relax. I can help you wear it.

Anika-- You ya right....I don't want to get embarrassed in front of everyone if it came off. Please you leave me to think.

Shivay-- Trust me, you won't regret it!!
He looked deeply into her dark eyes holding her by her shoulder conveying how serious he was.

Anika nodded and decided to give him the chance as what worse could happen then it already is.

Shivay bent on his knees hesitantly and slowly started to wrap the Saree around her milky white soft waist with deep umbilicus staring at him teasingly, the heavenly fragrance of her driving him crazy. He Controlled himself not wanting to make her uncomfortable in anyway, he focused on the task ahead.
He tucked one end inside her underskirt trying to keep the touching to the minimum without realizing, same havoc he was creating on his wife's heart and mind.

Anika felt the shiver pass down her spine as he touched her bare waist and his warm breath hit her navel area in order to tuck that complex yet elegant dress form. She closed her eyes tightly biting her lips to stop herself from making any noise, embarrassing herself.

After few minutes of torture for both, Shivay finally brought the Saree to her shoulders stabilizing it with pins. Then he noticed Anika breathing heavily with closed eyes. But Man will always be Man.

Shivay-- Anika you feeling OK? Are you feeling dizzy? You should sit for few minutes. DJ told you to rest but you were busy with the office work. See now became ill.

Anika came out of the haze when a concerned filled voice of her husband hit her,
Anika-- Shivay I m okay. I just, you... The Saree... Your fingers.... Touch....
She fumbled blushing not able to complete the sentence.

Shivay-- What? Oh you mean....
He trailed of realising what she was trying to say.

He smiled goofily, very happy realising that his touch effects her too.