Shivaay Singh oberoi and Annika trivedi tie the knot on their families' insistence.
Shivaay expects a normal relationship while Annika regards him as a stranger.
Will they be able to find love and companionship or does fate have some other plans for...
"Annika beta stop calling me aunti now please" pinki spoke making a pout Making Annika laugh.
"Accha sorry Mom but it feels so weird I mean you all were staying together before I came and now...."
"Annika no more overthinking now. It's my decision and you have to agree. Come on now , pack your stuff quickly. Shivaay take her with you "
Annika sighed and went with shivaay. Annika sat on the sofa and was engrossed in some deep thoughts when she felt the sofa dip beside her.
"Annika are you okay ? I called your name thrice " shivaay spoke with worry etched on his face.
"Y.. yes I..I'm fine"
Sighing shivaay took her hands in his making her surprised. "Annika I have been noticing how you remain quiet most of the times and simply nod or reply in a yes or no. I understand it'll take time for you to adjust but you need to be truthful to me. I can clearly see something is bothering you but you don't want to share it. Annika until it's very personal and you feel uncomfortable I won't force you but if that's not the case then I want you to speak. Untill and unless you won't share your problem how would you find a solution ?" Shivaay spoke looking at her with a tender expression on his face.
He was right. She was being stubborn for no reason. He was behaving so nicely with her , trying to make her comfortable and here she was caught in her own dilemma.
"I'm sorry shivaay it's just that I was thinking you used to live with your parents until I came and now you'll have to stay separately just because of me"
"Oh my God Annika no. Not at all. Okay let me tell you. I returned back to Mumbai two months ago. I was handling the Delhi branch before this and I used to live separately. Plus , this is Mom and Dad's decision. You are no way at fault . Trust me " he spoke giving a gentle squeeze to her hands.
"Now come on stop thinking so much and help me pack." He spoke like a child making Annika smile. He was adorable.
Soon Annika and shivaay were done with the packing and after bidding goodbye to pinki and Shakti they started for their new apartment.
On reaching there as soon as shivaay opened the door for her to enter her jaw dropped in awe.
"This is gorgeous" Shivaay smiled seeing her reaction.
The apartment was huge and extremely beautiful. It had a living area, dining area, kitchen and 4 bedrooms out of which one had a balcony attached to it. The view was completely mesmerizing.
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After setting up their stuff shivaay ordered dinner for both of them. The dinner was a silent affair with some conversations about work.
As the time to sleep came nearer Annika started to get nervous. Last night she was too tired to think about anything but now as she looked at the bed her tension was increasing. How would she tell him that she was a bit apprehensive about Sharing the same bed. As if her problem was heard shivaay came inside. She looked at him and then towards the bed. Shivaay noticed this and immediately got to know what was going in her mind.
"Annika you take the bed I'll sleep on the couch"
Annika looked at him bewildered. Was this man a mind reader ? Or was he a rare species? How on Earth was he so understanding????
"Well if you are wondering that I'm a mind reader or not let me tell you the way you were staring at the bed and then at me was enough to tell what you were thinking" shivaay spoke with a naughty smile on her face.
His answer made her surprised.
"But shivaay how will you sleep on that Couch ? You take the bed I'll sleep on the couch"
"No Annika I'll be alright go sleep on the bed"
"Shivaaay"
"Annikaaaa "
"Okay wait I have an idea. We'll take alternate chances of sleeping on the bed. Today you are sleeping on the couch , tomorrow I'll sleep "
"But Annika"
"No ifs and buts. This is final. Now sleep" Annika spoke in a Stern manner and shivaay bit the insides of his cheek to stop him from laughing. She looked so cute in her angry mode.
"Okay madame as you say" he answered her in a playful tone. A small smile threatened to play on her lips. Quickly composing herself Annika took the duvet and lay on the bed.
"Good night Annika "
"Good night shivaay"
It was midnight when shivaay woke up hearing someone's shouts.
"Leave me alone ... Please.... Let me go... Leave me please.... No .... Nooooo"
"Annika ... Annikaaaa "
Annika woke up with a jerk. Taking heavy breaths She looked around and was relieved seeing the familiar room. She was safe. Suddenly she noticed shivaay sitting close to her. He looked extremely worried. Closing her eyes Annika released a deep breath. Shivaay forwarded a glass of water to her which she gratefully accepted and gulped in one go.
"Annika are you fine ? What happened? Was it a nightmare ?"
Annika nodded in a yes. She wasn't able to look at him. Anger, hurt , disappointment , numbness she was going through a plethora of emotions.
Cupping her face gently he caressed her hair. Her hair were disheveled and sweat was visible on her face.
Excusing herself Annika went to the washroom to wash her face. When she came out she saw shivaay sitting on the bed engrossed in deep thoughts. As soon as he saw her he rushed towards her. "Ann..Annika are you fine ?" He caressed her hair.
"Yes shivaay " she replied tears threatening to spill out of her eyes.
