Ishqbaaz: Inseparable

|| 4. Compensation ||

Shivaay really hoped that Om and Rudy didn't take today's incidents seriously. He absolutely hated ignoring them like this. Not that he could help it. The whole day was spent in office and after coming back Annika also deserved some of his time. They had got back together after a lot of difficulties. He wanted to be with her, compensate for all that they had lost. Moreover , she was working too. So practically, the only time they got to spend together was at night. She was the one who had it in her to wipe out all his day's tiredness with just a simple smile. He loved spending time with her, but he just couldn't ignore the fact that he was maybe neglecting his brothers. They were his babies. He was there with them since childhood. He felt stupid that he couldn't even prepare dinner with them. It was his fault. He was the one who took them to make breakfast, he was the one who left abruptly and he only was the one who promised them to prepare dinner. A promise that he couldn't keep up. And now he was feeling miserable. These thoughts of his were broken by Annika's voice,

"Shivaay, just stop being so sad and go to them. You broke your promise. You could have told me about your dinner plans. You know me, I wouldn't have minded. You saw the look on their faces. They were feeling so bad. They didn't even have their dinner properly. Go and talk to them. I know that you aren't at all happy. Neither are they. They shouldn't make some unnecessary assumptions. Go! "

"Thank you very much Anni. You indeed are the best. I was also thinking about this. I will take hot chocolate for both of them. I will explain it to them and I am sure that they will understand. You are tired too. You sleep, okay. Do not stay awake waiting for me. If you do, I won't talk to you for a week."

"Firstly Shivaay, you can't threaten me like that. Secondly, I am tired but you know I have a bit of work to complete before I sleep. Thirdly, I won't be able to sleep without you by my side. But I promise, today I will adjust and sleep and will listen to you. Now you go before both of them go to sleep."

"Thank you very much Anni. Love you. Will come back soon. "

Saying so, Shivaay went to the kitchen and prepared three cups of hot chocolate and went towards the poolside. He knew they both must be there and he was correct. They both were sitting there talking about something random but unenthusiastically. He felt bad and slowly made his way towards them. He kept the tray on the table and sat opposite to them thus grabbing their attention. The look on their faces made Shivaay feel very guilty but nevertheless he managed to get some words out of his mouth,

"Omru, I am extremely sorry. I didn't want to disappoint you. I know that I was only the one who gave you the idea of cooking breakfast together and I only left abruptly. Actually, there were some major issues with today's presentation. The deal was very important for the company. And I got very occupied with the meeting. That is why I couldn't call. Please forgive me. And I am sorry for today's dinner also. I know it was me again who promised you both and I only forgot. I was hell tired as Annika took me for her shopping. I wouldn't have gone with her but she is going to get very busy in the next few days and I won't get to spend time with her. Please guys, try to understand. And look, I came now right. Annika told me that I should spend at least some time with you. I know I did wrong. Please forget all this and let's have some hot chocolate together. I have made it specially for both of you. Here take this! "

Saying so, Shivaay forwaded the cups of hot chocolate to both of them and he himself took one. All this while, Om and Rudy were silently listening to whatever Shivaay was saying until Om spoke,

"Shivaay, we will have this hot chocolate later. We both are very sleepy. We are also tired. We were working throughout the day and are exhausted. We know that you were busy and we do understand. We always have. So good night Shivaay. Take care. Meet you at breakfast tomorrow if at all you are there for it. Let's go Rudy. "