PART 15
Anika di get ready!
It was Rudra who came into the room holding protein shake. “For what?” she questioned him back.
RUDRA: Today is Shivay’s bhaiya engagement party.
The color of Anika’s face changed a bit. She tried to compose herself. And nodded her head in yes. But Rudra had other plans he took out his mobile and started showing her Malika’s photographs to make her jealous. Anika was sure of one thing that this girl was truly beautiful. Confident, bold and modern…someone who will suit with Shivay. Someone who can walk with him with proud. Someone who will not become his weakness.
RUDRA: Malika di is very pretty na? (Rudra was continuously looking at her)
ANIKA: yes she is. (She gave out a small sigh and went downstairs to Gauri)
RUDRA: How much will you hide your feeling di, You were meant to be my Bhabhi and I will make sure of this. (He said this proudly when she left the room)
Shivay was standing in his room and Sidhart was also standing there. Malika was sitting on the bed and all of them were thinking deeply.
SIDHARTH: In the whole world you found my fiancé to marry? (He winked at Malika cz they were teasing Shivay. How can Sidharth miss the golden chance to tease Shivay. After all a part of being good friends they were strong business rivals)
SHIVAY: Hare I am asking for you help and you guyz are just…just leave it.
MALIKA: To we are helping you na…..but the point is what to do next. We announced engagement and she didn’t react. What is next then? Don’t expect me to get married to you now.
SHIVAY: Are you mad? Why would I get married to you?
SIDHARTH: Maybe by looking at my gorgeous fiancé you have changed your mind. (Sidharth back hugged Malika and planted a kiss on her shoulder)
Shivay knew that both were making fun of him. “I am serious guyz and you two please continue your romance somewhere else. You people are hare to help me” he said with an irritated tone.
“ok ok fine!” Sidharth held both his hands high and stepped away from Malika.
“I have an idea” Malika said gestured them to come close to her.
Hi Anika! (Malika found her sitting in the garden and came towards her. anika got up and looked at her. she was wearing a off shoulder black top on a beautiful knee length skirt. Then she looked at her huge white frock and found herself backward and little.)
ANIKA: Hi (She offered hand to her but Mlika came forward and hugged her tight)
MALIKA: Its so nice to see you. Shivay always talks about you.
Anika couldn’t say anything in answer. So, she just gave her a wide smile.
MALIKA: I know it is too soon to ask but Anika I need your help. Please don’t say no.
ANIKA: Ya sure! For what?
MALIKA: Actually I ordered my wedding dress (Anika eyes widened on this line, so this means they are going to get married this soon. But who was she to question) but Anika I have an urgent meeting to attend and I have to go. That idiot designer needs the measurements now and I don’t have time so can you please go and wear it to check if everything is okay? I would have asked Gauri but we both are of same size so I asked you.
Anika though in mind that it was such a stupid thing to do. Wearing someone’s else wedding dress? Usually girls gets offended on such things but Malika seems so cool. “Please help me na Anika!” she said again and Anika finally agreed. “Aww…thank you soo much! You are so sweet. No wonder Shivay loves you” Malika said this in excitement but at her last sentence she bit her tongue. “I mean as a friend. He loves you as a friend…so i..i should leave now” she went away and slapped her head for saying that line. Anika stood there silent. What is life doing to him? Why things like this happen to her only. Now she has to go inside and pretend to be happy person. No one knows how hurt and sad she was. But this is what she chose. She wanted him to be happy and Mailka was the perfect girl for him.
Om almost pushed Shivay in the room. He knew that Anika was there and after the proposal he was trying his best to normalize things between them. His friendship was the biggest asset he had. The moment he entered the room he saw her standing with the designer. She was wearing a deep red simple elegant dress with minimal jewelry. For a moment Shivay thought that the time has stopped. She looked at him with her brown deep eyes and his blue orbs reflected in her eyes. Designer was admiring his creation but Shivay was admiring God’s creation standing in front of him. How can someone be so beautiful? He thought to himself. Omkara and Rudra popped their head from the door and signaled the designer to come out. Both Shivay and Anika were lost in each other eyes that they didn’t realized when designer left the room and they were alone there.
“congratulations” the silence broke with this word uttered by her. Shivay was damn sure that he saw a small streak of tear on her eyes. He felt bad for hurting her.
Ya thank you!
He could only said this.
Anika looked at him for moment and then she turned backward to go but Shivay held her hand. She didn’t turned back because she didn’t had the courage to look into his eyes. “Are you happy Anika?” he questioned her by focusing on each word. Anika turned towards him and smiled. “Of course I am happy Shivay. My best friend is getting married. I am soo happy” Shivay came a little closer to her and held both her hands. He looked straightly in her eyes and questioned her again. “You sure you are happy Anika?” his eyes were full of questions, emotions and doubts. His gaze was so strong. “What’s wrong with you Shivay? I said na that I am happy” she slowly took away both her hands from his grip. Shivay thought that she would confess now but he was wrong. She was so strong or probably she didn’t love him at all. He got confused a little but when he looked into her eyes he could only found love in them. No he cannot be wrong. He held her by her elbow and this time he pushed her little hard towards him. She lost her balance and held him tight by his coat. Her eyes looked confused and she sensed him coming near her. shivay was reading every feature of hers. Her slender nose, rosy lips, questioning eyes… “You know what Anika? You look mesmerizing in this dress” he said softly to her. both were so close that Shivay’s breath touched her face. “What are you doing? Leave my hand” she said this by looking at him. His eyes were giving very strong messages and Anika didn’t wanted to read them. Shivay touched her jhumka which was dangling in her ear. Anika closed her eyes even more. “Open your eyes Anika and look at me” he ordered her but she didn’t respond. Now he was cupping her face in his hand and his other hand moved from her elbow to her bare waist. “Control your emotions Anika, don’t fell weak” she was continuously rhyming this thought in her mind.
SHIVAY: I said look at me Anika! (He was looking at her with teary eyes. Everyone in the family understood her but she was not understanding her. he loves her so much, then why can’t she see this? She was her best friend then why can’t she see that he really needs her to be with him. FOREVER)
Anika opened her eyes and looked at him. His eyes were getting moist and by biting his lower lip he tried to avoid his tears. “You are going to get married Shivay” she said this by losing her grip from his coat.
SHIVAY: I will not if you say (He was damn serious on this)
ANIKA: Why would I say that. I am happy for you (She managed a fake smile on her face)
SHIVAY: Then why can’t I see this happiness in your eyes?
She didn’t know what to answer. For a mini second she got upset on her discussion. He was Shivay…she knew he will always make him happy. But the problem was that he was Shivay and she knew that she cannot ruin his life by entering in his life. “Don’t forget who you are Anika! You can never be his…don’t you remember your past anymore? This guy deserves the best and you are the worse” somewhere in her mind she heard this thought. Immediately she backwards and Shivay just stood there waiting for an answer but I didn’t came as Anika was going in the changing room to change.
“your one sentence can change allot Anika” he said this but she didn’t reply and went away.
Om was mixing colors when he saw Malika and Gauri laughing at something. He went out and saw that Dadi was holding a family album in her hand and was showing them some pictures. “Hey guyz what’s up?” he came forward and sat on the sofa.
MALIKA: Om I didn’t know that you loved dancing this much (And again Gauri and Malika started laughing)
Om was confused on this sentence till gauri showed him a picture of his in which he was dancing by wearing a frock and Shivay and Rudra were standing in the background. “You even have your make up on” Gauri said this while controlling her laugh. Om remembered that day. He and Rudra had bet and he lost the bet in Rudra made him dance in Prinku’s frock but it was years ago when they were child and now Om was getting embarrassed. Dadi gave him a wink and he looked at dadi with helpless eyes.
GAURI: Malika! Lets go and show this photo to Anika. this will definitely cheer her up.
“Gauri no…nooo” Om went towards her but she was quick enough to run. Now they both were running in the corridor and Om was amazed that Gauri was so fast at running. “Gauri give it to me I said” he yelled from the back. Both were now in their room and Gauri jumped on the bed. “Gauri this is not funny…please give it to me” he requested her but she just chuckled in the reaction. “Gauri give it to me or I will…” this time he warned her.
GAURI: WHAT? Han what will you do Mr ballet dancer?
That was it. He pulled her towards him by her hand and Gauri tried to release her hand which resulted both of them landing on the bed. Om was on top of her and Gauri hide the photo under her waist in her hand. “Now you will regret” he said and then he came dangerously close to her….
PRECAP
Shivika scene and some cute and some emotional romantic moments.
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