Marrying?
The Oberois smiled as they saw Shivaay and Anika sprawled at the doorstep in an unfashionable manner. Shivaay managed to get off Anika, rubbing his elbow.
"Clumsy woman." He muttered, loud enough for everyone else to hear.
As Shivaay and Anika got up, Rudra grinned. "Bhaiya, how could we make sure it is Anika Didi if she hadn't had one trip and catch or fall with you."
At that, the whole family laughed while Shivaay glared at Rudra, masking his smile. Anika rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly.
"Now that it is safe," Rudra exclaimed as he ran to Anika and took her in a tight bear hug, "Welcome Anika Didi."
Anika smiled as she hugged him back with equal enthusiasm.
When they pulled out of the hug, Anika frowned, "What happened to 'Baby'?"
To that, Rudra whispered, "Can't really call you Baby now, can I?" He winked at Anika as Om shoved him, glaring at him a bit before taking Anika into a hug.
"Thank God, we are finally bestowed with your presence!"
"I am so sorry Om, had been really busy."
"O, she only came because she had to. Nahi toh inka bas chalta toh pata nahi kab dekhne milta." Rudra crossed his hands across his chest looking away.
"Oh God, Nautanki!" Anika exclaimed as she took him in another hug.
Rudra said something in her ears that made Anika pull away and look away. Rudra grinned. Before they could continue, Pinky's 'Oh My Maata' made them turn towards the elders.
"Kya tum log hi meets karte rahoge? Mujhe bhi Anika se milne hai."
"And Rudra, at least let her come inside." Janhavi added.
Anika moved ahead, took blessings from all the elders and hugged them.
"Puttar, I am so happy that you came." Dadi smiled as she ran a hand through Anika's hair.
"Dadi, I think we shouldn't let her go at all, haina?" Rudra smirked.
Om hit him on his head, rolling his eyes at this Dumbbell while Anika only smiled.
Shivaay's phone rang, cutting through their chatter. He moved to his room for a conference call while everyone else sat down to talk to Anika.
Every Oberoi loved her. Every single one of them. Anika had a plethora of traits, each of which made one Oberoi or the other love her more. Whereas Shivaay loved her for everything and yet nothing at all. The feeling was just there. No questions asked, no reasons given. He knew and he didn't accept it, lest he should become too expressive. The only once he accepted it to somebody hadn't really resulted in something...
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Around two hours later, Shivaay sighed as he finally shut the Macbook, taking a deep breath. Loosening his shirt, he relaxed on the couch only to be jumped upon by his little brother. Om came and sat on his other side as Rudra settled himself down.
"O, you know, I have been hugging Anika Di since she arrived. I missed her so much."
"Oh really, Rudra?" Om asked, hiding his smirk. He already knew where Rudra was taking this.
Shivaay rolled his eyes as he saw in it, only an attempt to imply Shivaay missing Anika. Not that it wasn't true but hugs didn't really make sense unless, "What are you talking about, Rudra?" Shivaay suddenly sat straight, looking at his brother with narrowed eyes.
"Actually, after landing and trying to contact you, Anika Di called me, asking me for your car's number. I dutifully narrated it, but.." Rudra left it hanging, enjoying Shivaay's restlessness. "Anika Di didn't really cut the call so I actually heard your not-so-smooth excuse." Rudra grinned and Shivaay hid his face in his hands.
"Rudra, don't you dare take it in any other sense. She is my frien-"
"Best friend," Om provided and Shivaay only rolled his eyes.
"And I think I can hug her."
"Toh mere naam pe bill kyu faad rahe ho?" Rudra raised his eyebrows suggestively.
"It's not even a day since she's here and you've already picked up on her language again!" Shivaay looked at his brother incredulously.
Rudra grinned. Before they could continue, Shivaay's phone rang. Siddharth Vikram Rana. Shivaay looked at the phone, surprised.
When Shivaay picked up the call, he only got more confused. Leaving his brothers on the couch, staring after him, Shivaay called out to Tej.
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Shivaay came to the hall, in search of Tej.
"Bade Papa?"
"Yes, Shivaay?"
"Is there any recent deal that we grabbed?"
"Yes the new venture..." Tej trailed off, not really understanding Shivaay's confused look.
"No, something with the Ranas in picture?"
"Shivaay, I have absolutely no idea. Why do you ask?"
"Siddharth called, congratulating me." Shivaay tried raking his brains in an attempt to remember anything.
Anika stood up and hurried to her room, leaving the elder Oberois, looking, guilty?
Shivaay knew Anika was upset, but what exactly happened, he had no idea. She was alright, a few moments before he came.
He hurried behind her, forgetting about Siddharth and his alien phonecall.
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Shivaay rapped his knuckles against the open door, making Anika look up from her phone. She raised her eyebrows in question.
"May I come in?"
"Nope." Anika crossed her legs in Indian style, making space for Shivaay anyway.
Shivaay sat on the bed, looking at her expectantly. Anika turned herself and rested her head on Shivaay's shoulder.
"Tonight, please?" Anika closed her eyes.
"Anika, you have just come back from Delhi. You must be tired."
"Shivaay, I really need it."
"How do you need it?" Shivaay asked, annoyed at her unreasonable request. "Are the previous 75 times not enough?"
"Hawww, you still keep count? When will you leave Maths behind? And you know I need that dose whenever I am upset."
"Yes, I always keep count. Nope, I am not leaving Maths behind, ever. It's integral part of Businessman's life, you see. Now tell me what makes you upset. That's what I came to ask, in the first place."
"Woh sab jaane do, I have something for you!" Anika clapped her hands at suddenly remembering something.
Hurriedly, she checked her bag, grinning victoriously on finding a golden box.
She came to him and handed it over to him. Shivaay inspected the box before looking at Anika in amusement.
Watermelon candies from Turkey.
"Daksh had visited only a few weeks ago. Brought lots of things. This one is specifically for you!" Anika grinned.
"You told you boyfriend even about how we met?" Shivaay looked at her incredulously. He always thought those were their special memories.
Anika seemed to stiffen at that. "It's not like that... Wait a minute, how do you know he is my boyfriend?"
Anika crossed her arms across her chest.
"Of course he'd know, Anika Didi!" Rudra grinned. "You forgot about this Billu sneaking behind doors on Saturday evenings?"
"Wait, what?" Shivaay looked confused. Pretended to.
"C'mon Shivaay, all of us know you listened to my conversation with OmRu. No need to play saint." Anika rolled her eyes.
"So you guys could've called me over to join you!"
"Whenever we did, you apparently had some work or the other. I don't understand what fun it is to listen to someone else's conversation."
"Why are you even here?"
"Haan haan, now you'll only want to talk to your best friend." Rudra grumbled. "Anyway, Anika Di, Dadi decided to tell everything to your Bagad Billa!" Rudra grinned, his excitement not really concealed.
"Tell me what?"
"That's for you to ask and her to answer." Saying so, Rudra grabbed a nervous Anika's hand and dragged her, leaving Shivaay behind.
"And then they ask why I am jealous." Shivaay grunted and followed suit.
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Shivaay wondered what Dadi had to tell to him, considering his whole family stood in the hall. Family includes Anika.
"Billu, uh, there's something we are hiding from you."
Shivaay, who had already guessed that something was fishy since Anika's arrival, only nodded.
"It is something we should have told you long back. It's just that we didn't know how to break this to you."
"Dadi, this is getting terrifying. What is it?"
"Anika is getting married."
So, what do you think? How will Shivaay react? Why didn't they tell him earlier? Why is Anika upset? What does she want tonight ;)
I am so sorry for disappearing. Had been a bit busy. Thank you for all the love <3
Let me know how this one is, I have written it in quite a hurry.
BlackManiacx
P.S. Sorry for this filler. I am hoping this gets interesting from the next update :)