Anika Pov
"Shivaay.." i looked at him and already he is looking towards me.
It's a customized pendent my name is engraved with small butterflies either side. It's the most beautiful pendent i have seen.
"Are you mad Shivaay it must have cost of fortune. I am not taking this no."
"Who asked you if you want it or not. It's a gift and this is for you. Give your hand. "
" but.." he take my left hand in his. He take out that pendant from the box. Tied around my wrist. It's a twin in one.
" If you don't like it we can change it the way you want "
" It's beautiful.Thank you so much it's means a lot." And he smiled blinking his eyes.
" You know why their are butterflies in this "
" Why ?? "
"Because in this days one think i got to know about you that you are independent like a bird. Who doesn't want support to achieve their dreams. Someone who hate to depend. So fly like this achieve your dreams reach the height of success. "
" How would you know every time what I'm thinking or about me "
" That's the Magic of Shivaay Singh Oberoi "
" You are so full of yourself Shivaay "
" That's why i am Shivaay Singh Oberoi "
Him gifting this pendant/ bracelet itself assures he values others feelings. How in this short period of time he understand me . Never anyone understand me they always think i am egoistic or have attitude.
Specially at this stage itself when we are at very initial phase of our relationship. His thoughtfulness that he came Delhi just for my birthday. Leaving his work which i know he has having.
Their is knock on the door.
" Come in " came manager.
"Sir lunch is ready "
" We are coming and please put all this gifts in my car "
" Yes sir "
" Anika come "
" Sir this way "
As we settle i take spoon to serve. Shivaay stop me.
"Wait don't take this. Take this from that bowl "
" Why ??"
" It doesn't have Salt "
" Then why are you taking"
"I eat by putting salt on top of the food."I looked him in confusion.
"Because of my heart condition before you ask it's from childhood and it's not serious "
To which i nodded. We start eating silently.
" How do you know that i have half day"
"Gauri i asked her to know about your plans for today "
" That's why she is asking me yesterday "
"So everyone know that you are here"
"Except gauri no-one know. As i have been in California. I completed my work asap. And that's the reason i didn't get time to see any call or messages. Then instead of taking flight to Mumbai i came here. When i told gauri she send all the gifts with khanna"
"That anyone can say looking at your face that you overworked." He shake his head smiling.
"Can i ask you something "as we finish our lunch.
"You didn't like the ring you are not wearing it " I looked at my finger. He already told me because of media he is not going to wear ring till marriage.
As after three days of our engagement I asked him he liked it or not. Thank god he like it. He thought i will buy something fancy but i want simple. Our taste are pretty same.
"No it's not like that it's just can I wear after marriage. My life was simple from the starting and it's expensive and i don't habit so I feel restlessness."
" It's Okk I understand I thought you didn't like that's by I asked "
" No I love it . "
"Thank god you like it. Seriously at that time i didn't know about you. So i was wondering you will like it or not " i looked him in surprise.
" You selected the ring "
" Why are you sounding surprise"
" No i thought it's Gauri choice "
" I think you are underestimating me "
" No who can under stimate Shivaay Singh Oberoi like people say " i giggle seeing his expression. And one thing right now in this shirt sleeves roll upto his elbows making him more handsome then he is scrolling something in phone. Wait why i am behaving like Bhavya.
" Hey where were you lost "
" Nothing "
" So where are we going next as i have only 2-3 hours as i have flight back to Mumbai "
" You are going back today "
" I have meetings schedule for tomorrow "
" Can i ask you something today or we can say one more gift from you "
"Well it's depend what are you asking"
I narrow my eyes brows at him.
" Well i think you can't able to give "
" Are you challenging me. But for your kind information their is nothing that i can not able to give you "
" I didn't say challenge but it's upto you how are you taking this "
" Just tell what you want "
" I will tell you but you are not going to back off "
" I promise i will not now tell me "
you done the mistake by saying this.
" That i will tell you after sometime for now come I have place where we can go "
" Why I am feeling there is something cooking in your mind "
" Happy realisation Mr. Oberoi now come "
He we came outside. Shivaay open the door of car for me.
" Tell him the location "
" Near connaught place "
I looked outside as Shivaay is busy in his business call.
" Bhaiya stop at the corner "
Shivaay raised his eyebrows in question.
"Just wait here I am coming in 5 mins"
" I will call you later "
" Anika wait where are you going "
" I will tell you 5 mins "
I came out after buying snacks.
"If you were hungry, you would have told me "
" This is not for me. It's for the people were we are going "
After ten mins we reached.
"Shivaay come and don't worry about media nobody is going to reveal about this "
As we came outside.
" Orphanage " he sounds surprised.
"I come here every birthday and this time you are here so i thought to come with you. Moreover this orphanage is one of papa friends."
" So this is for children's "
" Yes now come "
We came inside Geeta aunty care taker of this orphanage come towards us.
" Happy birthday beta children's are waiting for you since morning "
" Thank you so much aunty "
" Come "
As we came inside. And the smile on children's face is worth watching. This little joys in life. We spend so much money in our needs but for doing little for others has another level of happiness and satisfaction.
" Didi you came happy birthday " they all wish me .
" Thank you so much and here this is for you all "
" Yeah" they shouted in happiness.
"Didi who is he ?? Did he came to meet us " he said pointing towards Shivaay who was looking intently towards us.
" Yes he also came with me to meet you all. And his name is Shivaay "
He go towards Shivaay ask him to came down to his level. Shivaay bend to his level.
"You will also come to meet us like didi " he asked with hope.
" Definitely. I will come."
Shivaay is soon surrounded by children's. I am standing at the corner looking at him. The way he is listening whatever they were saying. Laughing with them. What ever i had read or listen about Shivaay is totally opposite what i am seeing.
Every single time , I conversation with him , or meet him this unknown feeling in my heart is so overwhelming. I am so looking forward to spend my life with him.
" Anika " someone shake me.
" Yeah Shivaay "
"Why you always seems to lost in your own world. What's special in that world that you forgot about this world."
"No i am thinking about something "
" That's what I am asking "
" We are so lucky that we have parents and family. We can't imagine to live without them. But at this age this kids lost their family they have noone then also they are happy. They hope that someone will come and take them with to their family. "
" This is life it's not possible that everyone gets everything. And God has its own ways for everything."
After spending some time I came back Shivaay is sitting in waiting area constantly wiping his forehead with handkerchief. How can I forgot about this thing. Obviously he is not used of this environment as they don't have Ac here. He is looking exhausted.
" Shivaay are you ok??"
" Hmm yeah "
" But you are not looking "
" No I am fine can we go now I have to go airport also "
" Yeah come "
As we settle in car.
" Can you give your bodyguard number "
" Why ?? "
" In case of emergency you know "
" Wait i am sending you "
As i got the number i called him.
" Hello "
" Hello khanna jii I am anika "
" Yes mam "
" Khanna jii please cancel the flight booking "
Shivaay give me horrified look.
" Anika what are you saying "
" But mam sir "
" Sir will not say anything "
" Ohk mam "
" Thanks "
And I cut the call.
"What why are you looking at me like this. You only said to me whatever i will ask you. You will give me . So you are not going today"
" You tricked me "
"Well that worked so now come home. Look at yourself you clearly need rest"
" Wait I am not coming home . I have meetings tomorrow "
" You have tomorrow so you can go by early flight so no harm to your meetings moreover you are breaking your promise. "
" Blackmailing "
" When i know you will not listen so i have to do this "
"But on one condition I am not coming home "
" Why ??"
" It's just I didn't tell anyone their now if I will come you can understand what I am saying "
" Ohk if you are staying today in Delhi than I am agree on this "
" Never i am going to give you my staff contact numbers "
" That we will see now just drop me here so i can go "
" We will drop you "
" No for that you have to travel in opposite direction then again you have to come back. And mom get to know that you came outside the house and didn't come then she will literally kill me . So i am taking the cab "
" Okk atleast half way "
" Ohk done let me book the cab first "
After 5 mins we reach their.
"Driver will put gifts in the car. "
As i get down . I asked him to roll down the glasses.
"Thank you so much for making my birthday so special. I will remember this day all my life." With geniune smile.
" And how many time you will say thank you "
"I will let you know as soon as I know. Byy "
" Byy "
I didn't look back. I don't know but i just want to spend time with him. Being with him unknown happiness i am feeling.
After 30 mins i reach home. Taking gifts i came inside.
" Anika you came alone where is Shivaay " i look her and she is grinning.
" How you know that Shivaay came Delhi "
" His bodyguard brought the car "
Why I have to face this. Shivaay himself forgot about this. If I tell her why her dear son- in - law didn't come she is going to eat me raw.
" He has flight maa "
" And you didn't ask him to come home "
" I asked him maa but he has meeting tomorrow "
" Then it's fine . Go change your clothes first."
I kept all gifts in my wardrobe. After changing the clothes i came back and messaged him.
" Maa already knew that you are in Delhi "
I kept phone aside . I came downstairs dad and rudra were taking something as they see me they stop talking.
" What are you guy talking and stop as you saw me coming "
" Nothing beta we were talking about today's match "
" Really "
" Why you both teasing her tell her now "
" What maa ?? "
" Your surprise "
"I want to know papa please tell me "
" Come "
Lights were of we settle on sofa. Video start playing. It's from when maa is pregnant with me black and white.
Then it me in papa arms. While everyone family is dancing around when i welcomed in house.
Where maa and papa talking to me in baby language while i am giggling and laughing. When first time i walked with papa. Playing with doll's . One of video when papa is telling me princess story. First day when i go to school. When Rudra come home and i held him in my arms. All videos have their own messages. And i am in tears. They never show me this video's. Hell i have no ideas . Their are many pictures but about video i don't know.
Maa switch on the lights.
" Why you guys didn't show me this video till now "
" Because we want to show you at before your marriage. Since today is your birthday so we thought to show you today " maa, papa and rudra also have tears in their eyes.
" You guys want me to go " i accused them.
" If it will be in my hands i will never let you go " papa said hugging me. This guys make me so emotional. This is my best birthday. I am so lucky have these loving people.
" But we want some peace so you have go " rudra said.
" See papa today also he is making fun of me "
" But he is saying truth Anika " papa also said.
" Hey stop making fun of her. You both are going to cry most when she will go " maa said side hugging me.
" I love you "
" We love you to " papa and rudra also hug. I always want them happy.
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Here is other update guys. But i the response i am getting is so disappointing . But i want to write for you guys. So keep supporting and loving it's starting of shivika journey. It's going to be slow like in real life guys. It will take time. And get ready for trip guys .
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