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Shivaay's pov
"What about Mr.Shah's deal Mishra?" Shivaay asked.
"Working on it sir, we are expecting there mail by tomorrow."
"Hmm..okay. Make sure you check this files before sending the copy."
"Yes, sir. Anything else?" Mishra asked
"No, that's all for now. " Mishra nodded and walked out. Shivaay sighed resting his head back.
It has been a week since Dadi was hospitalized, he got married. He still wasn't used to Anika sharing room with him. Not that he mind but he was slowly getting used to all the changes happening around.
Not only sharing his room but his personal space too especially when he woke up everyday early before her, she would have her hands wrapped around his torso and her face nuzzled into his neck. She was a cuddler, always in the middle of night she would cuddle into him unconsciously which she isn't aware of. He was now used to it but still since mairrage there hasn't been any proper conversation between them.
He used to leave early for the office before she wakes and would go home late to find her already asleep. There was still akwardness around them.
Day before yesterday when ...
(Flashback)..
Shivaay walked inside the room while talking on the phone, he stopped as he saw water spilled around.
'Someone would slip because of this, where are all the damn servants..' he walked out . There Anika walked out from the washroom towards warboard not seeing the water spilled around.
As soon as she stepped on it, her leg twisted making her shreik,
'Anika' Shivaay who entered saw this and quickly grabbed her before she could touch the ground.
Anika closed her eyes calming her raised heartbeats, her hands clutched him tightly. Shivaay rubbed her back trying to calm her.
"You okay?" He asked as she broke the hug. She nodded tucking few hairs behind her ear.
"Good. Watch around when you walk. You have always been clumsy." He pointed making her pout. Nobody calls her clumsy.
"I'm not clumsy Mr.Oberoi. I just didn't see the water around." She retorted.
"Anyways, Mom is looking for you." He informed and walked out leaving an annoyed Anika behind.
... (Flashback over)
His phone ring disturbed his thoughts, Mr.Shah's name flashed on his screen.
.. conversation going on
"Mishra ask pilot to get the jet ready. Need to leave Delhi in an hour." Shivaay announced. Mr.Shah had agreed to sign the deal but it would only be possible if Shivaay would be able to fly to Delhi today as tonight Mr.Shah has flight to Chicago.
"Thank you Mr.Oberoi for been here at such a short notice." Mr.Shah appreciated as they signed the deal.
"No problem Mr.Shah. It's pleasure working with you." Shivaay shook his hands with him.
"Likewise. I shall take a leave now Mr.Oberoi. See you soon." Shivaay nodded. It was 6 in the evening, he had more 2 hours before they fly back to Mumbai and by 10pm he would already be home.
Shivaay decided to take a nap as the constant to & fro had left him tired. He set alarm of 7:30pm and discarded his suit jacket on the couch before allowing himself to get lost in dreamland.
...
"Sir the weather is bad, we won't be able to take off. We have to wait until it's back to normal." Pilot informed.
Shivaay cursed himself for not taking a nap after reaching home or by this time he would have already reached Mumbai.
"Inform me as soon as weather gets cleared ." Shivaay cut the call and decided to inform Omkara about his whereabouts.
He stopped, thinking should he message or call Anika, he hesitated but decided not to as sure Om would inform her.
By the time he reached Oberoi Mansion it was 4 in the morning. He slowly walked inside the room and saw Anika sleeping soundly on her side of the bed.
He changed into his night clothes and laid down on his side of the bed. He looked at her for a few moments before closing his eyes. He felt her hand encircling around him and soon enough she was hugging him as if he was her teddy bear.
Shivaay hesitately wrapped his other arm around her, he felt her breathing on his neck , his lips were just inches away from her cheek. He shook his head as a thought crossed his mind.
Unknowingly he tightened the hold around her and allowed himself to fall in a deep sleep.
...
Shivaay woke up hearing some tinkling sound, he opened his eyes only to see his wife getting ready infront of dressing mirror. She looked ethereal, her open hairs, her neck adored with nuptial chain, the red chooda in her hands, he was basically ogling at his wife and he didn't knew she had caught him looking at her.
Their eyes met, her hands guided to apply sindoor on her forehead. She looked perfect in his sense.
"Good morning" she wished breaking their stare.
"Morning" he replied huskily.
"You should rest for sometime, I shall bring your breakfast upstairs." She stood up facing him.
"No, thank you. I just need to freshen up." She nodded not knowing what to say.
"Anika.. could you take out my clothes, I'm in a bit hurry.." Shivaay requested.
"Sure, no problem." Anika smiled and moved towards wardrobe while he left to get ready.
By the time Shivaay came out, Anika was nowhere to be found. She had neatly kept all isr belongings on the bed which he was thankful for.
While he was setting his hair perfectly, he received call from Mishra that meeting for today have been shifted next month. Which means he can take rest today, he changed into informal clothes and then walked down to find none around the mansion.
"Anika where is everyone? " Shivaay asked as he saw her settings plates on the table .
"Bade-papa and Badi maa are off to friend's mairrage, Mom and Dad have taken Dadi at hospital for regular check up , Rudy went to college and Om had work in the gallery ." He nodded taking his seat.
He saw Anika looking at him weirdly and then it striked that she was looking at his clothes. "Mishra called and said today's meeting are postponed so I have free day today ."
"Great. You need rest." She settled down and both silently ate there breakfast.
"Umm..Anika when are you joining back?" He initiated the talk.
"Not until next week. I am working from home."
"Anika..I really appreciate you helping Om that day in completing the order at such short time. I mean you have great artistic skills." He appreciated.
"Please don't thank me, Om is now a family and anything for family." She responded with a smile.
"Are you free today?" This question surprised her.
"Yes, I am."
"Would you like to go somewhere? Beach, Mall or wherever you wanna go?"
"I have one place in my mind. I'll be back in 5 minutes." She hurriedly left without giving him a chance to speak.
But what's the place? He asked internally.
...to be continued.
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What's going on in Anika's mind?
Where do you think they would go? Comment below;)
This month is hectic, at one side my dental treatment is going on and on other side I have preparations for entrance exam so I am not able to give good amount of time for updates.
Please bear with me.
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