Chalte Chalte:A Journey Of Love(Shivika FF)

Chapter 22

S:  Yes,we have met.And Anika,Soumya was coming here,that is your surprise I was talking about.

R:  You forgot me in the happiness of meeting your saali?This is not fair bhaiya.

A:  Forget Shivaay Rudra.I am happy like anything to have you here.We will do a lot masti.

R:  Oh di I mean bhabi,only you care for me.Thank you.

S:  Hope introductions are finished.Let's meet at dinner tonight.Rest can be talked then.

R:  Where will I stay?Aapke saali ne toh is kamre ko kabja kar liya,pehle se.This is my favourite room.
Soumya is about to say something but Anika stops her.

S:  Come with me.I will show you.See you soon Soumya.They leave while Anika remains there with Soumya.

Rudra's luggage and bags are brought in up-stair and he occupies the south wing.

Around 8:30 pm
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Rudra comes to dining table.Soumya is already there,talking on phone.He makes a face watching her.Intentionally he drags a chair to create noise and to disturb Soumya.

He sits in front of her across the table.House staffs are placing dinner dishes on the table.
Soumya finishes talking.She starts observing Rudra in a curious amusement.
On the other side,he brings out his phone and starts stealing glances with Soumya.He says in his mind-

"Ghoor toh aise rahi hai jaise mujhe nigal jayegi.Be careful Rudra!"

Shivaay and Anika come together and they take their seats.Shivaay with Soumya and Anika with Rudra.Dinner gets served and four of them start eating and engage in conversation.At one point Shivaay asks-

S:  How is your study going Soumya?

S:  Going good jiju.

R:  Study?I thought you must be busy eating all day!

S:  Rudra?

R:  Common sense bhaiya.

S:  For your kind information,yes,I do study.Perhaps it's you who never get enough time to touch books,being a boy.Their attentions are divided into various things,mostly faltu ke.Common sense,you see?

R:  Really?By the way,what you read?Food magazines and recipes?
Soumya says smiling-

S:  Nahi,itna bhi bure din nahi chal rahi meri.I am a medical student,3rd year.Study pressure is so much that khana khane ki bhi time nahi milta.Still,I manage.You?

R:  MBA,final year.

S:  That's why you sound so weird.

R:  What do you mean?

S:  I mean those who study business,stay under pressure always and talk nonsense.According to a survey.

A:  Shivaay too has studied MBA,at Cambridge.He does not talk nonsense.And when does Rudra talk nonsense?Your survey is faulty Choti.

R:  Exactly bhabi.

S:  Jiju is very different and special di.I don't want to compare him with any aira gaira(looking at Rudra)

Rudra stands up shoving his plate and shouts-How dare you aloo ki boori?
Soumya too stands up and shouts-How dare you gunde?

They again engage in verbal battle and Shivaay,Anika get stuck in it.With much difficulty,they manage to put an end to their mahabharat.

Around 11:00 pm

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Anika is brushing her hair sitting in front of the mirror.Shivaay enters into the room from pool balcony.He gets in the bed.From there he keeps watching Anika.She too watches Shivaay from mirror glass.She turns to face him,sitting on the dressing table tool-

A:  Kya dekh rahe hai aap?

S:  You are looking very happy today.

A:  I have reasons to be happy.

S:  May I know those?

Anika puts down the brush,goes near the bed then gets in it.Sitting beside Shivaay she says-

A:  Why do you want to know?

S:  Just like that.

A:  Just like that?

S:  If you don't wish to tell then I won't force you.Did you like your double surprise?

A:  I am sorry Shivaay.Choti was rude with Rudra unnecessarily.

S:  Why are you saying sorry?Rudra must have done something that's why.

A:  Aapke saali saheba kuch kaam nahi.Bechare meri devar.

S:  They will come around.Don't worry.

A:  How was your day at office today?Tell me in detail........Snuggling,Anika gets close to Shivaay,keeping her head on his chest.She keeps on tilting her head to respond Shivaay's talk,time to time.Soon Anika's mind drifts into something else.She says in her mind,smiling-

"Very soon I will tell you why I am so happy"

Anika looks up at Shivaay who is talking.

"Ishq De Fanniyar Lad Gaye
Meri Jaan Ke Peeche Pad Gaye
Seedhi Laake Dekho Mere Dil Ki Chaat Pe Chadh Gaye
Sau Sau Awaazein Maare Akhiyan
Maare Akhiyan,Maare Akhiyan
Usey Neeche Chaat Se Utaare Akhiyan
Utaare Akhiyan,Utaare Akhiyan

Sau Sau Awaazein Maare Akhiyan
Ikk Uska Naam Pukaare
Sohne Rang De Ranjheya
Tere Hi Jaise Lagte Hai Saare
Darr Lagta Na Ho Jaaye Yaari
Sohne Rang De Ranjheya....
Poochh Le Tu Chaand Se
Ginti Hoon Taare
Daar Lagta Na Ho Jaye Yaari
Sohne Rang De Ranjheya......"

At one point Shivaay gets no response from Anika.He looks down and finds she has fallen asleep.She is looking happy and content in his arms.Shivaay covers him and Anika in duvet.Gathering Anika in his arms Shivaay kisses her hairs then closes his eyes,holding Anika near his pounding heart.