Shivaay got up early in the morning to make the most delicious meal he had ever prepared or at least he thought so. He made lemon chicken with a Caesar's salad and a flask full of chilled lemonade for Annika. Mri came to the kitchen and whiffed in the aroma , she said 'Whats cooking?'. Shivaay took come curry on the spatula and said 'Taste and tell me.'
Mri smacked her lips and said 'It's so tasty. Damn, Annika is so lucky. What's for me?'
Shivaay said 'I made three types of sandwiches for you , Cole slaw, chicken and cheese , along with that there is a casserole filled with pasta in white and red sauce.'
Mri said 'Thank God for Annika , my brother is again in the kitchen cooking for me. I love you , and I gotta rush now otherwise I will be late.'
She gave a small peck on Shivaays cheek and went. Shivaay completed the rest of his office work and also reluctantly called some of the arms dealers because his father wanted him to. Soon it was time for him to visit Annika. He went to her clinic and knocked at her door. She said 'Come in.'
Annika smiled when she saw Shivaay and said 'Welcome gansta.'
Shivaay laughed and said 'I bought you lunch. To make up for that gun shot. Now let me tell you beforehand, your tastebuds are going to have a hell of a ride today. I am the best chef a girlfriend can ask for.'
Annika said 'What did you say?'
Shivaay smiled cheekily and said 'Exactly what you heard doctor.'
'So I am your girlfriend without a proposal?'
Shivaay said 'Well in case you didn't notice , I did propose you yesterday. I said that I love you, may be the setting didn't give you the exact feel of a proposal but that was my best shot. And since you didn't punch me at my confession of love , I am guessing you like me too.'
Annika said 'Fine. Now please can we eat.'
She opened the boxes and closed her eyes at the amazing smells that filled her chamber. She ate and enjoyed every bite of it. She said 'Once we get married , you will cook for me .'
Shivaay said feigning amazement 'Oh my gosh, somebody wants me to get married to her.'
Annika blushed and said 'I didn't think what I was saying.'
Shivaay said 'That's Okay. When you get married to me , I promise to cook for you , wash utensils , accompany you to work and do whatever you tell me to.'
Annika got shy and was suddenly very interested in her nails. Shivaay looked at her blush and thought 'That's it. She has fallen for me too.' He did a happy dance in his mind and then spoke to Annika about general things. At last the beautiful lunch ended and Shivaay gave her a bouquet before leaving. Annika looked at the bouquet and saw there was a note attached it read in Shivaays scrawly handwriting 'I will love you till the day , the last flower in this bouquet dries.' Annika was confused and thought 'That's for a pretty short time. She put it in water immediately and then noticed, one flower was artificial and Annika said to herself 'He is indeed the best boyfriend ever.'
Days passed. Annika and Shivaays relationship deepened. They spoke everyday over the phone and met for lunch every other day. Annika was a pathetic cook but still Shivaay ate everything she made for him , resulting him landing to her hospital the next day for treatment. Annika and Shivaay couldn't get enough of each other. Annika found a friend in Shivaay. And Shivaay took it upon himself to protect Annika from every thing. They talked about everything, Shivaay told her about the weird bonds of his family and how he wanted to break free of his family business. Though Annika told everything to Shivaay, she never mentioned her family. And Shivaay never asked. A year and a half passed and then one night Annika and Shivaay were sitting on their favourite spot,with a drink in their hand. Annika said 'Shivaay, I never had a normal family.'
Shivaay said 'If you aren't comfortable talking about it , then don't'
Annika said 'No, you have a right to know. My family and upbringing wasn't normal. It was worse than having no family.' And she told him everything about her childhood conditions. By the time she had finished, Shivaay was teary eyed. Annika said 'But today , I am contented. I am with you.' She leant forward and said 'I love you Shivaay.' and kissed him with her pink, soft lips . Shivaay kissed her back. It was the most beautiful feeling for both of them. Nothing else mattered to them that moment. It was just her and Shivaay. The world could have torn apart and they wouldn't have cared.It was their first ever kiss and the whole universe seemed happy for them. The stars shone brighter. The winds blew lightly and made the night magical.That moment was bliss. After what seemed like an hour or maybe few years , they broke apart. Annika had too much drink and she slumped back on Shivaay and slept. Shivaay smiled at her innocent and beautiful face. He carried her back and dropped her at her home , by the window. It was a hard feat to manage but he did it. He stroked her hair and said 'Goodnight Annika.'

The next morning Annika woke up and groped the side of her bed. Her head was fuzzy and she shook her head and remembered her kiss last night. She smiled. Also she thought 'Shivaay passed my trust test. I kissed him yesterday and then I was drunk. He could have crossed his limits with me but he brought me home. He is the perfect one for me and now the time has come. I know men prefer to propose but our relation isn't the normal one. I will propose him for marriage tomorrow.Yipeeeeee.'
Annika danced on her bed at the thought of her marriage and heard her phone beep , Shivaay messaged her 'Hope the hangover is okay baby doll.'
Annika bit her lip and smiled at his message. Her life was beautiful.

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