Shivika: Journey Till Our Hearts

|| 31. Half-Half ||

"Bhabhi"

Annika shut the door of the cupboard hearing Om's excited voice. She went to him as he stood by the mirror waiting for her.

"What is it, Om?" She asked, even though she knew the reason.

And before she knew it, Om had taken her in a tight embrace.

"Om"

He broke the hug and his face finally had the full-blown smile that had disappeared over the last few weeks.

"Shivaay had come to me" Annika gave a reassuring smile. "He talked to me and forgave me. And you know what, he gave me the tightest hug"

Seeing Om talk like this like an innocent little kid who had finally gotten what he wanted was too cute.

"I am glad ki tum ab khush ho"

"Bhabhi, I know. But it is all thanks to you. Shivaay told me that he is forgiving me only because you asked him to. Thank you so so much"

"You deserved it Om. And what do you think? Shivaay wasn't the only one keeping a tab on you. I was too. I know that you are taking things seriously and are also going to therapy"

"Shivaay also knew this na. Phir why didn't he talk to me?" Om asked innocently, feeling a little sad.

"Listen to me, Shivaay is a very practical and rational person but he also has a weakness . His brothers. He is very sentimental when the matter concerns the both of you. And whatever happened with you was so sudden that he was shaken. He already was tensed about the both of you. He felt alone when you didn't share your woes with him. I have witnessed the whole scene that day Om. He looked strong on the outside but everyone knew that he was breaking. That is why his anger was justified and your punishment as well. But now forget all this. He has forgiven you na. Don't overthink now. Enjoy the festival, samjhe?

Om smiled and nodded his head. He again hugged Annika and thanked her.

"Kya baatein ho rahi hai?" Rudra's shrill voice was heard and Annika and Om broke the hug to see him and Shivaay standing at the entrance looking at them.

"This Diwali is going to be really beautiful with my beautiful bhabhi" Rudra excitedly said as he settled on the bed while Shivaay went to his coffee machine.

"Chivalrous much, Mr.Oberoi?" Om joked.

"Obviously"

"Rudy, now go. Badi ma was searching for you. Kuch madat kar bhi le Diwali ke liye" Shivaay ordered as he sipped on his coffee.

"Shivaay, don't send him. He will create more issues than helping. By the way, is Sahil coming?" Om asked.

"No Om, they have celebrations in his school and since he has made friends there, he wants to stay there" Annika replied and exchanged a look with Shivaay. They had decided that Sahil will be more safe at his school and Shivaay had deployed security for him.

"Good for him. By the way bhaiya, I have a request" Rudra made his famous puppy face and pouted cutely which immediately made Annika go aww.

"Itni mehnat mat kar Rudra. I will give you your car" Shivaay remained unaffected as he was quite habitual to Rudra's melodramas.

"Arre, I know you. Aap gaadi toh mujhe de hi denge. I have something else to ask"

"Bol"

"There is this girl"

"Another girl Rudra, No"

"It isn't just another girl bhaiya. She is really special. She is different from the other random girl that I have dated. She is unique" Rudra spoke dreamily.