Dil tadap k kehta hai

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[Annika - A, Shivaay - S, Rudra - Ru, Gauri - G, Bhavya - B]

Rudra felt at odds with himself, he was confused. He was sitting alone by the pool

G: Hey Rudy. Where are you lost?

Ru: Bhabhi, I...

G: What is it?

Ru: I don't know, I'm confused

G: about?

Ru: Bhavya... I don't know why I felt so scared and so compelled to save her. I know it was the right thing to do and I should have done it regardless of who was there but I felt something, a new kind of fear. Why did I feel scared? Why did I like it when she cared for me and scolded me?

Gauri smiled understanding what was happening, love was clearly in the air. She held his hand and looked into his eyes

G: Rudra, your confusion is normal. From my experience, I think you have feelings for her

Ru: but how is that possible bhabhi? We are barely friends, we fight all the time

G: Look at di and jeeju. They didn't get along very well earlier and today di has taken a recipe from me and she's making jeeju's favorite pasta to surprise him. (she smiled at the progression of her sister's marriage)

Ru: they always had a spark, it was bound to happen. It's so good to see them happy

G: I think you're feeling like this because Bhavya is not like the other girls you've been with. She's not after you or your money, she sees you for you. And have you noticed you've been single for a long time now? You have been running away from those girls who throw themselves at you. Maybe subconsciously you have been looking for someone like Bhavya. But that's just what I feel, think about it

In the kitchen, Annika had been toiling away making pasta. She was all about pampering her husband. She wanted to make him feel special like he made her feel. One could say she was smitten

Shivaay came back home excited about his surprise. He rushed through his meetings to get home in time for dinner. His kurta was already laid out on the bed for him to change into. Shivaay looked around the room but didn't find her. After changing he went downstairs to join everyone for dinner hoping to find her there

He took his seat and saw Om and Rudra looking at him weirdly

S: what are you both smiling about?

OmRu: Nothing

Then Shivaay turned towards the others and saw his mother smiling just like his brothers. And then he got distracted by the aroma of oregano and thyme. His favorite pasta appeared on his plate, served by his new favorite person. Annika looked nervous and excited.

Sahil: smells so good didi

Ru: yes bhabhi it smells amazing. Taste it fast bhaiyya, I can't wait to have it

Shivaay took a helping and passed the bowl, his eyes never left her

Pinky: Shivaay, aise ghoorta hi rahega use ya khayga bhi? {{Shivaay will you eat or just keep staring}}

Pinky was giddy with joy, she had started dreaming about her kanji-eyed grandkids seeing Annika and Shivaay like this.

Annika took her seat beside Shivaay and served herself waiting for him to taste the pasta.

S: this is really good

Everyone began eating and praised Annika. Shivaay nudged her foot with his, beneath the table. Annika looked down to see and saw him do it again. She raised her eyebrows asking him what he was up to but he just smirked. Then he held her hand beneath the table. Annika protested, afraid someone might see them but he wouldn't budge. She ate with her left hand.