PART 11
She was sleeping calmly when he pushed open the door a little. In dim lights her face was glowing. After that bad dream Shivay couldn’t control himself from not seeing her. He just wanted to ensure that she is okay. And yes, she was okay. It was Dadi’s room but Dadi was not there. She was sleeping alone on the bed. Shivay stepped into the room and found that Dadi was not there. He sensed that she was feeling cold because her arms were encircled tightly around her. He came forward and took out a blanket from the almirah. He was moving towards her when he saw Dadi coming out of the washroom. Shivay stood there for a moment. Dadi signelled him to complete his work. He was feeling stupid and shy at that time. What will Ddadi think of him? But now he has no other option left. He moved further and gently placed the blanket on her. she smiled in her sleep as her cold body got covered by a warm fabric and Shivay also smiled back on this. Then he straighten himself and looked at Dadi with embarrassment. Dadi went out of the room and Shivay followed her. They were in the kitchen now and Shivay was finding words to explain his act. “Umm…actually Dadi, I just wanted to see if she is okay…I mean I had no other intension. I am a decent person you know this na?” he was explaining like a child. Dadi only smiled back at the childish attic of his grandson. “Khotaya! You don’t need to explain”
SHIVAY: But Dadi please don’t tell Anika about this.
DADI: Why would I tell her? Yes but when will you tell her?
SHIVAY: What?
DADI: Stupid! That you love her. when are you going to express your feelings to her? (dadi laughed a little while saying this)
SHIVAY: Shivay was shocked. he has not thinked about it. How can he propose her. what will she say? Will she agree? (clusters of questions were bursting in his mind and Dadi knew it)
DADI: Shivay! (she came close to him and held both his hands in her old shaky hands) What are you afraid of now? Look Shivay don’t just sit and wait for things to happen. I know what you are thinking. But believe me you will know the answer by yourself. Don’t be afraid puttar! You are Shivay Singh Oboroi.
SHIVAY: I don’t know Dadi its just that I don’t know if she also likes me or not. (He has travelled all over the world. He has worked with world best and has solved the most difficult deals but never ib his life he has fealt so nervous)
DADI: Do you see love in her eyes? (Shivay opened his mouth to say something but then shut it back. Yes he saw something in her eyes for him. Consern, fraiendship…but love? He was confused)
SHIVAY: I think I see something in her eyes. (He finally decides it)
DADI: Then go…go and crack the most important deal of your life.
They both stayed there for an hour talking about ishqbazi and its side effects. Shivay was fully convinced now that he is going to propose Anika.
This thing spread like a fire in the woods. Dadi told almost everyone that Shivay is going to propose Anika.
Anika on the other hand no idea about anything. She sensed that everyone was looking at her with meaningful smile. Pinky and Jhanvi were smiling looking at her and like an idiot she was just roaming around in the house, trying to figure out what is happening. “Rudra! Is there something wrong with my dress or face?” Anika questioned him innocently.
RUDRA: No! you look totally khirkitod.
ANIKA: Then why is everyone looking at me like this (she widened her eyes and tried to replicate the expressions of others)
Rudra just rolled with laughter, how cute she was looking at that time.
RUDRA: Bhabhi don’t worry! You will know soon (and the moment he said this he bit his tongue)
ANIKA: Bhabhi? Did you just said Bhabhi?
RUDRA: N…n..no..no..i said chabi, I mean my chabi…I mean I have lost my keys. I should better go and find them. (And with this he almost ran from there “You such and idiot Rudra, you were going to ruin bhaiya’s surprise” he cursed himself and went towards Dadi’s room)
A whole plan was being set. Everyone was going to go out from the house to give Shivay and Anika some privacy. Dadi excused to go to a friend. Pinki and Jhanvi excused to go on the shopping, Tej and Shakti excused to go a business meeting, Rudra on a party and Om and Gauri excused to go on a date. Within no time the whole Oboroi Mension was empty, only Anika was there and she was feeling lonely and little afraid. Everyone left but no one offered her to join. She was sitting on her bed when she heard a sweet melody. The voice was coming from the lounge. Curiosity took her over and she stepped down to look at. To her utmost shock Shivay was standing in the middle of the Lounge and he was playing the piano. Not this was the only shock for her. the whole lounge was lit up by the candles and the only person there was Shivay playing with so amusement. He sensed her and got up. He was wearing a black suit and perfectly handsome he was looking. It was for the first time that Anika looked at him. Girls must have been drooling around him all the time because he was so handsome. Shivay came in front of her and offered her his hand. “Shivay! What is this?” she was all confused.
SHIVAY: Don’t ask anything Anika! Just come.
He took her into the middle of the room. Her eyes were looking even more beautiful in the dull dramatic light of candles. Shivay stood there for some time while holding her hand then he bend down on his knees and Anika opened her mouth to say something but he signaled her to stay quiet.
SHIVAY: I don’t know how to start…but Anika! its not something new. It is something very old and strong. It’s the feeling and emotion which gives me life. Its what people call LOVE. I don’t know how to putt fancy words and how to make promises. I just know two things, One is that you are the first women whom I fell in love with and second is that you will the last women. (He chuckled a little on some thought) You know what Om taught me a whole speech about this moment and Rudra gave me many lines but right now sitting in front of you I cannot remember any of it. Because when it come to you everything just goes back in the background. The only thing which matters is “YOU” and now without any further explanation I will say “I love you Anika” and this is the biggest truth of my life. (He reached his pocket and took out a ring) I am so lucky to ask you this but “ will you marry me…will you be Mrs Shivay Singh Oboroi”?
Gauri was standing outside the car and Om was busy in inspecting something about the engine. They both were in the middle of the road and it was dead silence there. Om planned to take Gauri on a dinner date and now they both were stuck in this shady place.
GAURI: Who told you to take this path?
OMKARA: Madam! This was the only way left. How would I know that the other way was being blocked. (He was a little irritated, his plan got ruined and now he had no idea how he was going to start this thing)
Gauri was wandering around and then she saw some light in the corner “Om look there I can some light”
Both went there and it was a chai stall and the owner was wrapping up his stuff. They both asked him for help and being a good guy he agreed. By giving both of them two cups of tea he went to find a mechanic.
Shivay lifted his head and saw her standing there with teary eyes. This made his heart skip a beat. Why was she crying. Shivay suddenly got up and held her by her shoulders softly. “What happened Anika! why are you crying?” but she didn’t answer. Shivay got panicked and hugged her tight by placing his one hand on her hair. “Anika please tell me why are you crying? Please?”
It started raining and Omkara let out a sad sigh “Well… what worse can happen?” but Gauri ran out in the rain like a small child. She started dancing in the rain and Omkara was mesmerized by her beauty. Her perfect smile, her perfect appearance and her charming personality. By taping her feet she was dancing in circles when a strong grip got hold of her hand. She turned back and saw Omkara standing there drenching in rain. He was holding her hand and Guari instantly remembered something.
GAURI: Om! What are you doing standing in this rain? lets go into the shelter (she dragged him into the shelter, how can he be so neon serious? Few days ago he just suffered from high fever because of rain) Don’t you know about your health conditions? Han?
Gauri was questioning him and with that she was trying to dry his hair with her already wet dubatta. It was getting cold and they both were totally drenched. Gauri was standing on her toes and was rubbing her hand in Om’s hair. Her breath was fanning on his forehead. He closed his eyes to control his desires but she being so close to him was not easy for to ignore. He placed both his hands on her waist and Gauri stopped her act. She opened her eyes wide and looked at him. Gauri saw something in Omkara’s eyes and this time she knew what was that. She cannot deny this this time. It was so clear and confident. It was LOVE which she saw in his eyes. Unknowingly Gauri placed her hands on his chest. She could feel is ragging heart beat under his moist shirt. He pushed her a little towards himself and Gauri was getting confused. Both were losing their senses and Om dragged his hand on her back towards her neck. He placed his hand on her neck and with his thumb he wiped a small water droplet from the nape of her neck. She was feeling hard to breath. His gaze was too strong for her. Om placed his other hand on her cheek and tilted his head a little towards her. she could not handle it anymore and instantly she hugged him tight, with all her power she hugged him. Om also encircled his strong arms against her petite body. An unknown feeling was taking over Gauri she was feeling so safe in his embrace at that time. Om moved his hand upward towards the bare part of her back and as a reaction she placed her head on the crock of his neck. Her hot breath softly touching the skin of his neck and Omkara was losing his pataince now. He bend down his head a little and with his hand dragged her hair on one side and planted a soft kiss on her shoulder. Gauri let out a small moan and now Omkara dragged his head a little towards the depth of her neck. She felt a burning sensation in her body. Omkara pushed her towards him by her waist and continued kissing her neck softly. Gauri held his shirt with trembling hands and Omkara lifted his head to see her. her eyes were closed and her lips were trembling. Small water droplets were making their way down from her hair. Om creased her cheek with is thumb and she closed her eyes even tighter. He slide his hand in her hair and with other he held his tightly from waist. Gauri knew where he was approaching now. His eyes were on her lips and he gently placed his lips on her without even moving his. Currents ran down her body on his touch. It was the first time that someone has kissed her. He then softly started kissing her. she held his collar tight in her hands and she wanted to react but her senses were numb. Omkara was continuously roaming his hand on her back and Gauri was feeling weak on her knees. He was handling her like a soft flower. They both were so perfect for each other in both ways and in the wave of passion Om didn’t realized that his kiss was getting stronger. She was feeling week in front of him. Om realized that she was not responding and reality struck him. What he just did? Did he just kiss her without even taking her permission? What an idiot he was. He parted away with fear in his eyes. Gauri was still holding his shirt in her hands and her eyes were shut close. Omkara gently removed his hands from her and said “Gauri…I am sorry…I was just, I mean” but he couldn’t find any words. She opened her eyes and she was not looking towards him directly. Her hands were cold and when she took them away from his shirt. By taking small steps she went towards the car and sat there foe the rest of the time. Om stood there jerking himself. “Why did you fell weak?” he kept questioning himself.
“I cannot marry you Shivay”
These words hit him like a thunder and he broke the hug. Her eyes were watery and her expressions were confusing. For a moment Shivay couldn’t believe his ears. He looked at her with disbelief.
SHIVAY: A..Anika..i mean why? (he was still in a shock, he knew that she was hurt but in the past few days they both were very close to each other and Shivay was damn sure that he saw something for him in her eyes and he cannot be wrong about her)
ANIKA: Because I do not love you and secondly I do not want to get married just because of someone’s pity.
Shivay was hell shocked. “do you think I am feeling pity on you that’s why I am offering you to get married? Do you even know me Anika? I am telling you that I Love you….thats it. I told that is the biggest truth.
ANIKA: No Shivay that’s not true….you found my story miserable and as you are a good friend you decided to do this sacrifice for me.
SHIVAY: Anika what the hell are you saying. I told you to forget your past. Believe me I don’t care about any other happening. (he held het tight by her shoulder)
ANIKA: Please Shivay don’t make this hard for me. you know I don’t love you so please…lets just leave it or I will leave from hare.
And this was another painful night for him. His dreams got shattered again and only he knew how he managed up the courage to face her decision bravely by smiling. “No Anika please don’t go. We will leave this hare. This will not effect our friendship. Forget it…just forget it.
What hw thought and what happened…..
I don’t want you to suffer anymore Shivay! I cannot let you ruin your life..you deserve the best. Not someone like me, not someone like me” she cried by looking at the moon. She knew that he was heart broken but it was for his betterment what she did. After all he was Shivay, her helper, her guide, her friend and (she realized it in past few days) her love.
PRECAP
Shivay’s wedding and Gaurika’s confession.
I know that I am sooo late. Really sorry for this but I have been very ill. Even right know I don’t know how I have written this or what I have written. Please do comment and pray for my health.
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