So sorry for not updating in the last week...Was busy with my semester exams..No more bak bak and enjoy the update.

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Next Morning:

Anika gets up early and moved to living area. She saw her father reading newspaper.

A: Good morning papa!

Avi: Morning princess...Aaj jaldi uth gayi? Your health is fine na!

Avinash giggled while Anika narrowed her eyes.

A: I am perfectly fine papa!

Avi: Acha yeh batao kal tum Oberoi Mansion gayi thi na...Sab kaise hai? Ma ji ki tabiyat theek hai na?

A: Yes papa...All are fit and fine!

Avi: You know Anu..I am very much happy! They treat you like their daughter...Shivaay is perfect for you Anu...I am very much happy with your choice.

Anika smiled. He said and caressed her hair. She snuggled in her father's warmth. Viren who came down heard it and felt happy. But somewhere he started to feel insecure. He is her superman and she used to say everything to him first. 

He is feeling lonely when she started to spend time with him. But the other part of him is very much happy because his cherry got a perfect life partner. He did not know how to face the situation. He sighed sadly and moved to kitchen silently.

Anika saw him and moved towards him.

A: Good morning Viru!

V: Morning cherry!

A: Excited ho?

V: Kisliye?

A: I think you r the first person who is forgetting his honeymoon! Right papa?

Avinash giggled while Viren glared both of them. Both will never change, he thought and rolled his eyes.

A: Luggage pack karli?

V: Kar diya question bank!

A: bhabhi uthi nahi?

V: Ready ho rahi hai..Jog keliye!

A: Give me 5 min..Mein bhi ready hoke aati hoon!

He smiled and ruffled her hair. She punched him in his stomach lightly and left to her room. He moved to kitchen and took a water bottle. After a while Anika and Jeevika come down to living area. Bidding bye to Avinash, the trio moved to jogging. They had a hearty time and Anika teased Virika for their honeymoon.

J: Anu..jab tumhari baari aayegi na tab bataungi mein!

A: Viru dekho na bhabhi mujhe tang kar rahi hai!

Anika side hugged Viren. He pecked her on top of her head.

V: Jeevika don't you dare trouble my cherry!

J: Kyu?

V: Because I will trouble her!

A: Dhokebaaz!

Virika hifighed and Anika pouted.

A: Koi mujhe pyaar hi nahi karta hai!

V: Haww! Very bad on your part Ms. Vadhera!

A: Acha yeh sab chodo na..Viru mere liye na bohot zyaada shopping karna!

V: Abh kisine mujhe bataya ki mein usse pyaar nahi karta hoon! Then how can I do shopping? Am I right Jeevika?

J: Yes! I agree with you!

A: Viru!

V: What?

A: I am leaving..Bye!

Anika started to move forward only to be stopped by Virika. Both of them looked at each other and nodded.

Virika: Cherry/Anu!

A: Abh kya?

V: Abh..yeh!

Both of them started to tickle Anika from either sides and she is laughing like hell and trying to come out from their grip.

A: Ah..V..irruu...stoppp!

Finally both of them stopped and Anika is panting holding her stomach. Virika were smirking seeing her.

A: Viru..watch now!

V: Bye bye!

He started to run and she chased her. She got an idea and smirked. She acted to fall down and winced in pain. Viren saw this and came running towards her. He kneeled down.

V: Cherry..theek ho na...Chot nahi lagi hai na..Viru hai na..don't worry..

He started to caress her leg that she caught. Anika looked at Jeevika and winked. Jeevika glared.

A: Viru mazak kar rahi thi mein! Cholly!

She caught her ears and he giggled.

V: Ghar chale?

Anika nodded. The trio left to their home and Anika moved to her room. She then realized she left her phone in charging mode and did not wish him. She sees 5 missed calls and 10 messages from him. She immediately calls him and Shivaay lifts the call at the very next second.

And as usual he started to ask many questions and did not give time for her to speak.

S: Tum kuch bologi bhi?

A: Aap break lenge toh tabhi mein kuch bolungi na! Acha listen...Phone mein charging nahi thi toh mein phone ghar pe chod di..I am fine and safe and I returned home after jogging...Is it enough billu ji!

S: I am sorry! But mujhe dar lagta hai jab tum mere call answer nahi karti ho toh!

A: Aww!

S: Abh yeh aww kisliye!

A: Yeh aww mere Caring Sweet Singh Oberoi ke liye hai!

S: Very funny..Anu..

A: Yes!

S: Yeh Sunday bhi na yaar bohot boring hai!

A: Aap ko aisa kyu lag raha hai?

S: Kyunki Sunday holiday hoti hai and tum office nahi aaogi and mein tumse mil nahi sakta!

A: Toh kya kare?

S: Toh mein yeh kehne wala tha ki hum dono aaj kahi bahar chale! Maybe a lunch date with my to be wife?

Anika blushed.

S: Anu...stop blushing and say yes na? Please..

A: Okay!

Shivaay got excited.

A: So yeh humara pehla date hai?

S: Actually doosra hai...Remember our first date at midnight?

A: Mein bhool gayi..

S: Kaise bhool sakti ho tum Anu...Mujhe phir se mera special ica cream khane ka man hai!

A: Cheapda...Humesha on track!

S: So I will be there at your house at noon!

A: I will be waiting Shiv!

S: Love you..

A: Love you too!

S: Anu...I am waiting for my morning sweet dish!

A: Aap ke saath luch date pe aap ki hone wale wife aane wali hai..Unse pooch lijiye ga!

S: Uss wakt ke liye abhi se wait karunga!

A: Cheapda Singh Oberoi! Bye!

Anika cuts the call and blushed deeply. Shivaay smiled crazily and moved to kitchen. Omru moved to kitchen.

Omru: Good morning!

S: Good morning Omru!

Ru: Kya baat hai bhaiyya...Aaj aap ke face pe ek alag hi chamak hai..Bataiye iska raaz!

S: Rudra...Shut up!

O: And the reason is Anika bhabhi...Am I right Shivaay?

S: Abh bas bhi karo yaar! Humesha chedte rehte ho!

Omru: Awww!

Ru: Waise bhaiyya...Mein soch raha tha ki aaj aap dono kahi bahar chale..You know like a date!

S: Mein already jaa raha hoon Rudra!

R: Mera bhai and romantic date! Not bad!

O: Bhabhi has changed you completely Shivaay!

R: Yes...Warna yeh Sadu Singh Obeori and being romantic..No chance!

Omru gave hifi to each other and Shivaay left to dining area silently. ShivOmRu greeted everyone and started to have breakfast. Rudra and Bhavya started to tease Shivaay while he glared both of them.

S: You both are really mad!

Ru: and you are really romantic bhaiyya!

Everyone laughed seeing Shivaay's flushed face. Making an excuse, he moved to his room.

S: I have the craziest family!

He sighed and decided to complete some work. Taking his file and laptop, he sat on the couch and began working. Anika messaged him. He smiled and opened the chat.

Airport jaa rahi hoon bhaiyya bhabhi ko bye bolne! Waiting excitedly for the date with my to be husband! Love you so much Mr. Kanjee ankhowala!

Dhyan se jaana! And please don't tease them...

Will try not to..I can't promise😂

Waise I love you too Ms. Vadhera..Waiting for my sweet dish❤

Cheapda...Bye!

Drive safe jaan!

Okay!

Completing his work, heplaced the file inside the draw and opened his wardrobe. He got confused notable to decide what to wear.    

Any help?

And Shivaay turned to hear the owner of the voice. It's Rudra. He moved inside and selected one two piece suit.

R: Bhaiyya...Put on this!

S: Are you sure?

R: Bhaiyya...Aap mere..Rudra Singh Oberoi ki selection par doubt kar rahe ho! Mera bhai paraya ho gaya..

He placed his hand on his head and started to fake cry. Shivaay rolled his eyes in disbelief.

S: Acha yahi pehnunga..Drama band kar!

R: That's like my sweet bhaiyya! Now go and get ready!

Shivaay nodded and took the suit in his hands and left to change. He came out.

R: Bhaiyya...You look handsome as always! After all mera bhai jo hai!

S: Shut up!

He moved towards vanity table and arranged his suit properly.

Shivaay's costume:

He puts on the watch that Anika had gifted him. He then waxed his hair.

R: Bhaiyya...You are looking great! hayee meri bhabhi bohot lucky hai!

S: Mein bohot lucky hoon Rudra kyunki woh meri zindagi mein aayi hai!

R: Ek baat bolu?

Shivaay nodded.

R: Aaj mein ek alag Shivaay ko dekh raha hoon! I always used to think about the girl who will enter in your life..Mein humesha darta tha ki meri hone wali bhabhi sach mein aap ko paraya kar degi...But jab se mujhe yeh pata chala ki my bhabhi is going to be my favourite partner in crime..Yeh insecurity toh aise hawa mein gayab ho gaya hai bhaiyya! Anika bhabhi ko humesha khush rakhna..

Rudra hugged Shivaay and Shivaay caressed his head. Om and Bhavya went awe seeing both.

S: Wada karta hoon Rudra...Teri bhabhi ko humesha khush rakhunga..It's my promise!

Rudra broke the hug.

R: Acha yeh emotional baatein hoti rehti hai..Mere bhabhi ke liye ek rose bouquet gift karna..Bhabhi will feel happy!

Shivaay nodded.

S: mein theek lag raha hoon na?

O: Shivaay you are looking perfect man! Abh jao jaldi se..

R: Ha..meri bhabhi ko wait mat karao! And bhaiyya ek advice!

S: Abh kya?

R: Be confident..Be smiling...Jab aap bhabhi se baat karenge na unki aankhon mein dekh lijiye..And..

S: Rudra..yeh tum kya keh rahe ho...Mein date pe jaa raha hoon...Interview ke liye nahi..Be confident!

He mimicked her.

O: Shivaay tum iske baaton mein mat aa..You are getting late..Go now!

Shivaay nodded and took his car keys along with his wallet. He was about to step out of his room when Omru and Bhavya asked him to stop.

S: Abh kya?

OmruBhav: All the best!

S: Shut up!

He left and the trio were giggling.

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Anika's home:

Avinash had gone to one of his friend's house. He wished all the best for his princess and she blushed. Anika got ready in the dress Jeevika had selected.

She looked perfect in it. Moving to the dressing table she put on the star bracelet and the dove locket he gifted to her. She prepared her hair and did a little make up. She then takes a selfie and sends it to Shivaay.

Looking gorgeous jaan! Just started...Will be at your door around 15 minutes!

Drive Safe and Love you Shiv!

Love you too Anu!

And as said, he reached her house on time. He moved inside and rang the door bell. Anika smiled widely and opened the door.

S: Anu...You look beautiful!

Anika blushed. He moved towards her and gently tucked a loose hair strand behind her ear.

A: You too look handsome Shiv!

He hugged her and nuzzled his nose in her hair feeling her fragrence.

S: Love you Anu!

A: Love you too!

He then broke the hug.

S: So chale?

Anika nodded. Taking her bag, both of them moved out. She locked the main door and he forwarded his hand to her. She locked her fingers with his. He made her to sit down in the car and then moved to his side and started to drive.

Anika placed her head on his shoulder. He smiled and pecked her on top of her head.

S: Anu..

A: Hmm..

S: Why do you always place your head on my shoulder?

A: Kyu? Aap ko achi nahi lagti?

S: Aisa nahi hai..Just wanted to ask!

A: Toh suniye..I like your warmth Shiv...I feel secured..I feel confident in your embrace!

S: Love you jaan!

A: love you too bhagad billa!

S: Crazy girl!

Anika giggled.

A: Waise hum kaha jaa rahe hai?

S: Nahi bataunga!

She looked at him while he winked. After 15 minutes, he took her to a restaurant. Both got down and he placed his hand around her waist. She smiled. Manager greeted Shivika.

S: Are the arrangements done?

M: Yes Sir! This way please..

Shivika nodded and the manager escorted them to rooftop. 

After showing them the place, manager left the two. Anika was shocked to see the arrangements. Anika moved forward and Shivaay placed his hands around her waist. He rested his chin on her shoulder.

S: Liked it Anu?

A: Loved it Shiv! Yaha bohot peaceful hai...

S: Thank God tujhe pasand aaya!

A: Matlab?

S: I wanted this date to be perfect! I thought whether you would like it or not!

A: Ek baat bolu?

Shivaay hummed.

A: I love the way you put the effort in impressing me! Not the grandeur of the place..Aap ke saath jaha bhi rahungi woh place mere liye bohot special hai!

S: Love you jaan!

A: Love you too!

S: Ek sec..tumhare liye kuch hai!

He took the rose bouquet and gave it to her.

S: For my lady!

A: Thank you!

Shivaay smiled. He made her to sit down first and then sat next to her.

S: So..Kya khaogi?

A: Want to try your favourite! Mujhe pata hai ki aap ko italian bohot pasand hai!

S: Okay then!

He placed the order. Anika is enjoying the sea breeze and he adored her. He placed his hand on her's which was lying on the table. She looked into his eyes and blushed.

S: How was your morning?

A: Achi hai..Morning jog with Viru and bhabhi..Had a great time with me and papa teasing both of them..

Both of them giggled.

A: And aap ka?

S: It's fine..But you know Anu..Ghar pe sab mujhe bohot tease kar rahe hai..And Rudra and Bhavya..Both took me for granted!

Anika giggled.

A: Then I should ask Rudra to send me your picture when you will be teased!

She winked while he rolled his eyes.

S: Anu..

Anika hummed.

S: I want to know more about you!

A: Aap sab kuch toh jaante hai na mere baare mein!

S: But I still feel that I have to know so much about you!

Anika looked into his eyes which were showing pure love. She smiled and nodded. She then began to talk about her life in Dehradun and the time their family shifted to Mumbai. She explained how she got amazing friends. He paid more attention to her talks. He soothed her hand with his fingers all the while.

A: So yeh thi meri life on a short note! Abh aap ki baari!

S: Waise there would be nothing much! I like to spend alone time...I had only few friends..Not that I am an introvert but I always drew my own boundaries..I preferred spending most of my time with Omru..I loved to teach Rudra..He always used to get doubts in mathematics..

Anika smiled.

S: And I used to spend my leisure time in cooking...I was fascinated about cooking..Om used to do little help while we both asked Rudra not to do anything..

A: And about your college life?

S: Woh casual tha..My friends used to like partying while I had no interest in it..Mera sirf ek goal tha..I wanted to top in my career..So I used to spend the maximum time in study room..

A: Shiv..ek baat poochu?

Shivaay nodded.

A: You never drew any boundaries when I was with you...Not after the time you knew me as Anu..At the time you didn't knew me as your Anu! You used to talk to me daily..

S: Maybe my heart knew that you were my Anu from the moment we met! And after knowing that you are my Anu I love to be as Shiv only with you..The way we played at the beach in London..The way we prepared sand castle..It was magical for me!

She felt she is the happiest person on this planet at that time. He snapped his fingers and she came out of her dream land.

S: Kya soch rahi ho?

A: Kuch nahi...Bas aise hi!

They were disturbed by the waiter and food was served. Both had a hearty time cracking jokes and Shivaay never left a chance to pull her leg. Shivaay payed the bill and both of them left the restaurant and moved to Anika's home.

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