The transformation of the always still and soundless Oberoi Mansion into a noisy fish market indicated that the duo had arrived. I had purposely been attending my phone calls near the entrance hoping Rudra would force me to join them when they reached. As I was walked towards the entrance to get a better look at the two, the sight I perceived made me stop dead in my tracks.
I simply couldnβt put words together to describe her beauty and knew that even the biggest words from the Oxford dictionary wouldnβt be apt. I watched as she ran up to Badi Maa and engulfed her in a hug while purposely kicking Rudra in the process yet claiming it to be an accident. I admired her childish behavior a lot, but not more than the twinkle that would spark in her eyes whenever she tried getting away with her little mischievous acts.
I realized that I had been continuously staring at her and mentally scolded myself while lowering my gaze. The last thing I wanted was her to think of me as a creepy stalker.
A few seconds later I heard Rudra say, βSee! Thereβs Bhaiya. HE will definitely take my side, just wait and watch!β As I heard the sounds of the footsteps and laughter increase, I realized that my heart was suddenly pumping faster than usual. It always did that whenever Anika was nearby.
I looked up to see the two right in front of me with Anikaβs eyes twinkling again. I reminded myself to breathe and asked Rudra what the matter was.
βBhaiya look at this Anika! Sheβs spreading rumours that she almost died because of my driving and the sad part is that my very own mother chose to believe her over me. βRudra started while making his all-time favorite crying face. βBut Bhaiya remember? All for one, one for all, you will always support me right?β
In any other situation, I would have closed my eyes and trusted her, supported her, but because Rudra was on the other side this time, I was helpless. I went up to Rudra, put my arm around his shoulder and said, βOf course I will believe you Rudra, donβt worry.β
I watched Rudraβs face light up as she rolled her eyes and muttered something life βUfh! I canβt handle this much love.β She looked cute while doing her drama. βShivaay, you have officially gone mad! M A D β mad. Think about something else for at least once.β I ordered myself as quietly as I could.
Rudra then started saying the golden words I had wanted to hear, βBhaiya, since you are home today, you have to join us! I wonβt hear any excuses okay?β
βOkay Iβll join you both for a while.β I replied with a smile. Seeing Rudraβs face expression turn into one of complete shock, I decided to add a few words to justify myself and not make my behavior seem too odd, βI mean, Iβm done with most of the work I had piled up for today so I guess I can join you two for a little while.β
Iβm not sure if it was my pure imagination or reality, but I saw Anikaβs face light up for a fraction of a second before she but her *normal and unaffected* face back on. Hoping it wasnβt my imagination, I headed with the disastrous duo towards Rudraβs room.
βDid you just say Snake and Ladderβs?β I asked Rudra completely shocked. βSeeee! I told you that Shivaay was boring and would never agree.β Anika chided.
βNo, thereβs nothing wrong in playing Snake and Ladderβs, even though we are mature adults, we can play games like these.β I said while trying to convince myself as I didnβt want Anika to think I was boring.
βHaha see! Bhaiya is not boring.β teased Rudra and so the game started.
Who knew a game like Snake and Ladderβs could be so fun? I had never laughed this much before. To make the moment even more special, Anika was sitting just an inch away from me which made it really easy for me to glance at her every once in a while. The way she laughed made me fall for her even more and the way she cheated was completely praise worthy. She was in the lead (only because she had cheated at least 27 times) with me a bit behind and Rudra last. Although I had complained to Rudra a few times when I caught her cheating, I had let her get away with it a couple of times as her tricks really amazed me. No wonder Rudra had never won a single game against her.
While we were playing, the Americano I had called for arrived. Suddenly, I saw that Ramesh was about to slip and thus the steaming hot coffee was going to spill on Anika; but I couldnβt let anything happen to her.
Even though I was initially furious at Ramesh, seeing Anika sitting very close to me, tending to my blisters with utmost care made all the anger filler in me get replaced with unlimited love. In fact, I had even mentally made a note to give Ramesh a bonus this time. I didnβt need any excuse to admire her now, as she was right in front of me, constantly scolding me by repeating the same lines again and again, βWhy did you get in the middle? Look at how horrifying these blisters are!β I wondered how she managed to look this charming even in such a heated, angry mode.
βBhaiya you seriously are a super hero! The way you saved Anika in the blink of an eye was soo cool!β Rudra said with complete fascination. I gave a cheeky smile and taunted Anika, βYou know Rudra, most people say thank you on such occasions, but all I got to hear was just an earful of scolding. Sad isnβt it?β
She looked up and shot me an angry glare. I wanted to look into those eyes forever.
βItβs done, but put ointment on it regularly.β She said coldly. βRudra Iβll should leave now, itβs getting late.β
βAwwh.β Rudra said with sadness filled in his tone and expression.
Even though I was feeling gloomier than Rudra, I couldnβt express it. All I managed to say was, βBye.β
To my surprise, she gave me a quick hug and whispered thankyou in my ears with the sweetest tone I had ever heard before waving bye to the two of us.
I remember leaving Rudraβs room in a trance. I had absolutely no idea on how to react and still couldnβt believe that she had actually hugged me. After pacing the room rapidly for a while, I went to terrace, took a deep breath and sat with my eyes closed and the moments I spent with her today flashing through my mind.
Author’s Note:
And so there’s another episode of the lovely Shivaay being head over heels for Anika. I’m sorry for not replying to all of your comments, but I really do appreciate every single one and absolutely love the response I am getting. I never expected such an overwhelming response. Thankyou to every single one of you and I promise on reply to all the comments this time π
I wanted to add, my story won’t have many complicated hurdles. It will just be a simple story which isn’t getting completed because Anika’s faith in Love needs to be restored, which can only be done when Shivaay speaks up. However, Shivaay just doesn’t know how to express himself. How Shivaay learns to express himself and makes Anika believe that history won’t repeat itself is what will form the rest of the story. Even though the problems seem quite small, they can be big enough to keep two people apart…
59 Comments
It’s so cool
Thankyou Harshita π
Awww..That was really sweet..The episode..The note..The simplicity..
π Thankyou Sairan. I actually use this cute simplicity to get away from all the drama filled in our daily lives.
It’s awesome. I love this shivaay. Plz post soon
Thankyou so much Charitha. I love this version of Shivaay a lot as well. Will try posting soon π
Awww…this Shivaye is so cute
Ikr! π Oh how i wish I find this version of Shivaay for myself too – getting a bit jealous of Anika ??
Superbbb
Thankyouuuuu π
Beautifully written. Shivaay’s emotions were a bliss 2 read. Post soonβΊ
π Thankyou Jerry! Will try posting soon.
Tis is really aswm..
π Thankyou Haridhra
Do you know how unfair it is? You should be jailed for this crime. Why did you start writing so late? Why? ?
Well, talking about the chapter, I must say I love the concept of your story. Usually, in stories, amidst the complications, the author seems to lose track of the original story, but a plain, simple story which brings out the emotions descriptively, in particular, is something, at least, I prefer reading. ?
I’m really liking how Shivaay is βHead Over Heelsβ for Anika whereas Anika doesn’t even believe in love, leave doesn’t like/love him. ? The craziness, sweet gestures in between and the descriptive writings really shows how great of a writer you are! I’m looking forward to the next chapter ALREADY, keeping in mind that your exams are over. If they aren’t, please don’t feel pressurised. ?
Lots of love,
Ria
π Do you have any idea about how much my day lights up after reading your comment? Thankyou, your words really mean a lot to me π ! Even i wanted a simple sweet story amidst all the drama we see everyday and I’m glad it’s being apreciated. Thankyou once again! π
Btw, you said you had a surprise coming up… when’s it coming?
Haha, I’m gonna work on it today, hopefully. Had been contemplating about the story, but getting no other idea, probably, I’d just go with the bad idea! ?? It shall be up on your screens soon. ?
Awesome….Too cute….
Simple yet superb π
π Thankyou so much Shivika.
Wow …this was again so beautiful…shivaay is totally in love with her…how you portrayed it was so exquisite …their small moments …everything is so gooooddd..??? ..don’t make us wait for the next one….plsss
π π π … thankyou for your sweet words Sabhya, really made my day! Even though I hadn’t planned on writing another one soon, your comment has motivated me to get on with it. Wont let you down, will be posting soon! π
It was such a cute and beautiful part…..
π THankyou Muskaan.
This was so cute. This Shivaay is awesome and plz update the next episode as soon as possible
π Thankyou so much Archisha! Will try posting soon.
Awesome…amazing….loved it…..
π Thankyou so much Lily!!
You are amazing…. It’s such a cute love story…. Happy to see Shivay like this… Waiting for Shivay to speak up..
THankyou Arya π That was very sweet of you to say so.
Mind blowing
In love wid dis story
Shivaay is lyk a teenage boy
π Thankyou Nidhi!
It is awesome dear… Shivaay emotions are superbbbbbb…
Thankyou so much Nikita π
Suchβ a beautiful story !
π π Thankyouuuuu
Awww so cute amazing update
Thankyou so much Shabnam! π
awsm one…….
sooooo sweet of u shivaay…….
post soon………
Thankyou as always Pooja π . Will try posting soon π
Wonderful…amazing..
π Thankyou Bhavana π
TU has some serious issues with me talking to u… coz I wrote a paragraph long comment last night but now it seems the comment was never posted… I can’t even rply to ur comments in my ff. But if this comment gets posted and if you r reading this… u r doing a great job!!! I can exactly visualise everything… stay blessed dude and yeah u r doing justice to your name π Much Love!
Thankyou so much Shaonii ??
Super cool
? Thankyouuuuu
This was really awesome……m left speechless aftr tis post……..u nailed it dear
Thankyou for your sweet words Chikooo ??
This FF of yours is beyond words… you and Shaoni are making me go awwweee with your writings…i envy you for that…thank you for writing this FF…Success to you !!!
Thankyou sooo much VHM! ?
VHM β₯β₯β₯β₯ I have got a different level of bhalobasha for u, ur writings and ur comments!!
i mean it…you guys truly deserve a very big applause…lots of success and expecting to read more and more writings from you both…:-) π π
That was a very sweet update. I really enjoyed reading it. And I like stories with fewer hurdles where people resolving their own issues is the main thing? Excellent writing Awestruck. ?
Thankyou Diyaa. ?
This was amazing. .. love it . U are an amazing writer. Plzz post soon .. I really love ur ff .
That was very sweet of you Surbhi, Thankyou! ??βΊ Will try posting soon.
Nyc
Thankyouuuuuu
amazing….
just spell bound….
this is something totally different…
loved it….
? Thankyou Mrunal. I’m delighted to see tht you like my *different* concept. ?