Mr.Classy and Ms.Sassy

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(Annie's pov)

"Kalyani ji, yeh toh gazab ho gaya!" Pandit ji said looking surprised.

"What happened?"

"I haven't seen such a couple in my whole life. There stars join together to make them more stronger, there life isn't gonna be smooth but the two together are enough to challenge the upcoming worst, and most importantly they are gonna set an example of Ishqbaazi..."

Our eyes met and I quickly looked away before anyone could find and then tease us all day .

I looked at mom to find her smiling with tears in her eyes, Pinky maa was in the same state. Indian mom's and there tears, it's like they have a tap in there eyes, as soon as they come across something emotional they tap starts, but jokes apart..I don't like seeing them cry even though they are happy tears.

"Yeh toh aachi baat hai Panditji, abb sagai aur shadi ka muhurat nikaliye jaldi se!" Dadi asked.

"According to stars and planets, Shivaay and Anika's engagement date can be either tomorrow or after two days."

"No tomorrow's , we haven't even started any preparations jethaniji!" Pinky maa worried.

"Yes Panditji, we need to call our guest, decorations, shopping, everything will take time. So I guess we don't have any other option rather than after 2 days. Do we?" Jhanvi maa asked.

"No, after this dates directly next month ."

"That will be too late samdhanji!" Mom added. Mom..are you my mom or enemy.. aapko toh mujhe ghar se bhagane ki kitni jaldi hai! I mumbled.

"It's decided, Shivaay & Anika's engagement to happen after two days."

"Excuse me everyone. Sorry to interrupt but don't you think this decision should of Shivaay and Anika, are they comfortable with the dates? Or are they ready enough to take first step of naming there relation? " Om stood up.

"He has a point." Shakti papa added.

"No, that's okay Om. Whatever Dadi says!" Shivaay answered.

Aree..ask me to! I'm here.

"Anika?" Dadi looked at me.

"Uh...I looked towards my dad, he nodded. No problem dadi." Ughh! You had a great chance to say no and push the date. My inner self scolded.

"Panditji what about mairrage's date?"

"After a month or next date is after 6 months!"

"No, 6 months will be too late. After 1 month is fine." Mom, now it's 99.9%  proved that I'm adopted.

"It's final, Shivaay & Anika's engagement is after two days that is coming Saturday and wedding next month same date." Everyone cheered and hugged each other. Dadi made us sit together and took balaye (protect from evil eye) first.

"Mummyji, let's do roka in the evening." Pinky maa suggested.

"Acha yaad dilaya Pinky, Harsh shaam ko Roka ki rasam hum yahi Oberoi Mansion mein karenge."

"Jaisa aap thik sajme maaji."

My life is gonna change in 1 month. Damn! This feels so surreal. My life is gonna take 360 degrees turn, till now I was only playing role of daughter & sister but now a Wife, Dil & Bhabhi.

I felt a touch on my hand. I lookedup to find it was Shivaay's.

"Are you okay? You look pale as if you have seen a ghost!" He asked

"I'm fine. Just overwhelmed. Thank you." He nodded. Did he just care for me?

"Maaji, ab hum chalte hai. Shaam ki tayari jo karni hai!"

"Dad, don't worry , you don't need to go and come back. I'll ask Khanna and few of the staffs to bring the things here. It will be easy for you guys." I'm impressed. I wanted to marry a guy who not only respects but looks after my parents just like his own. Well done Mr.SSO you have striked one of my wish list.

"Par beta,..."

"No mom, you guys would go & come back & then go back...instead everything would be brought up here. Don't worry." Shivaay interrupted mom.

"Yes samdhanji, Shivaay is right. Everything will be done." Jhanvi maa added.

"Okay." Mumma-papa both agreed.

"Kya baat hai, bhaiya Anika bhabhi ke pass rehne ke kitne bahane doondh rahe hai!" Rudra whispered in Om's ear which wasn't even a whisper.

"Shh..Rudy"

I sighed to overwhelmed with everything around. "I'll be back!" I announced before walking out towards pool area.

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Bark* Bark* I turned around to find the little puppy walking towards me or can I say limping on three legs. I quickly rushed towards him, taking him in my arms and sat at edge of pool .

"Aren't you strong little muckchin, I petted his head. Wait, I shall call you Bravo! What say? He barked. Bravo,my cutie pie, my strong boy." He snuggled into my arms trying to get warm. It's been only an hour and I'm so attached to him.

"Annie, what you doing here all alone? All well? Arnav Bhai came & sat beside me. And who's this ?" He pointed towards Bravo.

"Meet Bravo, our new pet."

"Can I hold him?" His eyes shining like a small kid who is on a verge of receiving a surprise.

"Careful, he is asleep." Slowly, making sure not to disturb his sleep, I made Bravo sleep on his lap.

"He is so cute." I nodded, Bhai continued petting him slowly.

"Anyways, back to the topic, what happened Annie?"

"Bhai , I don't know like listening about marriage which is just a month away and soon everything in my life is gonna take turn. My role, my priorities, my responsibilities..how will I manage everything? Will I be able to keep up with everything? What about my career Bhai? I haven't studied this far to just stay home and be a housewife.

It's only being an year since I started Arnika Fashion House'. I know Oberoi's are really supportive and welcoming but will they allow me to work?

Will I be able to reach upto everyone's expectations? What if I fail? What if I'm not able to keep up our parents name..they would be so ashamed of me! Why always it's girl who has to leave her home and not the guy? Aren't they equal in every means? Why this society expects so much from a girl? She has to learn everything from scratch so that when she goes to 'sasural', she doesn't spoil her parents name.

I can't even stay a week away from you guys and now I have to leave my home where I am born, spent 25 years of life, made memories. How Bhai? I don't know if this all is making sense. Am I speaking or just blabbering but all this things are just revolving around my mind.

I didn't even knew I was crying on my brother's shoulder until a voice startled us.

...to be continued.

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A bit of emotional episode. Every married women out there could relate to Anika's feeling today.

I would love to read your opinions & comments on it.

And last but not the least, Thank you everyone for such warm wishes. I'm sorry, couldn't thank everyone personally. I love you all. Keep supporting and guiding me in this journey.

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