Mr.Classy and Ms.Sassy

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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.

"So, These are your thoughts about us!" We turned around to find whole Oberoi family standing behind us. I looked at my mom to see tears in her eyes, Dad was trying to console her. Pinky maa, Jhanvi maa had sad expression on their face, Tej papa and Shakti papa had blank  expression on this face. Dadi looked mad. 

"Bhai" I whispered clutching his arm. 

"Dadi..I.." I stopped as she raised her hand.

"No need of your justification." 

"Marriage is one of the sensitive topic of a girl's life. It's no easy for any girl to leave her maternal home she has being born and brought up in and settle down in a new family. No doubt you are gonna have new responsibilities to handle apart from being daughter and sister, you will have to play role of a daughter-in-law, a wife, and bhabhi. It's not gonna be easy but neither to hard. " Dadi stopped . I took a minute to grasp what she said.

"You know beta, after marriage when first time  I stepped in this house, my mind had all this thoughts running. I feared, what if I fail in fulfilling my responsibilities ? What if something wrong happens? One side it was my dream to become a businesswomen another side the family. I felt like I had to choose between one." Jhanvi maa made me sit beside her.

"Yes Anika, when I came into this house for first time, I wasn't perfect, I was born and brought up in village, I used to speak tutti-phutti English. I feared what if I let Shaktiji or Mummyji down? But everyone here was so supportive. You know Shaktiji taught be English, not because he used to feel ashamed but because he could see what I was going through. Jethaniji taught me regarding etiquettes of wealthy family as she didn't  wanted me to face any issues ahead in future life. Mummiji had my back always, used to support and guide me. With everyone's support and love this journey seemed to be easy." Pinky aunty finished.

"And regarding the work, nobody is gonna stop you my child. You haven't studied this hard and come this long only to sit at home and be a housewife. You are all free to fulfill your dream. We are beside you." Tej papa caressed my head. I nodded with a smile.

" You know why Daughter's always have to leave there home and not Son's is because daughter's are like sugar, it can added into everything and that only bring sweetness to the dish. Boys on the other hand are good for nothing!" Shakti papa answered making me chuckle.

"That's not fair!" Rudra whined only to receive smack from Shivaay and Om.

"Puttar, we don't expect you to learn everything , you are human after all not a robot who needs to know everything. Don't worry about that my dear. " I felt as if a huge weight lifted off my shoulder. I smiled feeling satisfied.

"I'm sorry my bacha. I didn't think how much pressure I was putting on you. I don't want you to be perfect. You are my imperfectly, perfect daughter." Mom kissed my forehead.

"I'm sorry princess, being your father I couldn't see how mentally you were all blocked up with this thoughts and stuffs."

"I'm okay dad." 

"Chalo, aant bhala toh sab bhala!" Dadi announced.

"Mam, lunch is ready. Plates are set on table." One of the servant informed.

"Let's grab some lunch everyone!" saying this Rudra rushed away. Everyone walked ahead while I saw Shivaay standing there looking at me.

"Aren't you hungry?" I asked walking towards him.

"No, I have an urgent call to attend." I just nodded.

"Anika!" he called making me stop in my tracks. I turned around "Hmm.."

"In future, if you think something is bothering you, feel free to share."

"Noted! Come soon." He nodded. I moved towards dining area, there was a constant stupid smile on my face. 

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I walked down wearing  lehenga, all thanks to my mom. It was finally auspicious time for Roka. I found Shivaay already waiting down standing beside OmRu. I slowly got down the steps trying not to slip. By the time I reached last step, I found a hand extended towards me. There stood Shivaay with no emotion face. I slipped my hands into his which earned hoots and whistles  from others.

We were made to sit on swing, that was beautifully decorated by flowers. We were showered with lots of gifts and of course, blessings. I smiled looking at everyone's happy face. We danced on tunes of Dhol, the night ended with lot's of fun.

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"Anika wake up! It's already past 12 in the afternoon." I heard Mumma''s voice.

"2 minutes!" I snuggled into my blankets.

"Sarika, let her sleep. She must be tired after a long day yesterday ." I love you dad.. my sleepy mind announced.

"You always take her side Harsh now you wake her up, i'm going in kitchen, I have lot's of work to do." 

"Anika wake up princess, I know you are tired, sleep early tonight but wake up for now or else your mom will eat us raw!"

"Hmm..." I woke up and hugged him before walking in bathroom to get ready.

"Anika have lunch before going to fashion house." Mom ordered as I walked inside dining area.

"Where is bhai?" I asked serving myself with food.

"We had business meeting with Mittals and Oberoi's so Arnav is head in charge of the project. " Dad answered before popping another morsel in his mouth.

"Anika do one thing, bring this tiffin to Arnav before going to Fashion house and yes, damadji (son-in-law) would also be there so in case, I've packed extra.

"Mom what is this damadji! Such an nintee's type. You know right you can call him Shivaay!" I pointed out.

"No, I will call him damadji! Do you have any problem young lady?" She asked keeping her hands on hips.

"Uh- I'm getting late guys. See you at night!" I rushed out not before grabbing the tiffin.

..... to be continued.

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Anika is going to Trivedi Enterprise where Shivaay is also present. What will happen next? To know, Stay Tuned.

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