Saajna

5

It was the day of Anika's last exam. Badal has been such a help for Anika and a human camera for Rudra. From when she arrives at the college to when she arrives at her home Badal notifies him of everything with some additional pictures he sneakily tries to take, much after his boss's request.

After a few days of Badal being her personal driver Rudra got to know about her dance class so he ordered Badal to drop her there too.

He even asked her to perform for him but she was too shy. Not wanting to tease her more he requests her to perform on there wedding night.

Now he was in his private plane, going to Udaipur. He told her he was going to come at 19 but the project took more time than he estimated. "When are we landing Dev." He asks his PA wanting to arrive before her exam ends. "15 mins sir"

Looking at his Rolex watch he pinched between his eyebrows. He was not going to arrive at time. He gripped the hand rest to control his anger. "Sir we landed" Those three words made him quickly exit the plane and sat on the already parked car and drove off not wanting for anyone even the driver.

He parked the SUV before searching for Anika. He was 5 mins late. He looked through the crowd of students when his eyes landed on the one person he was dying to see, right there standing near the gate looking lost. She was probably looking for Badal as he didn't told her he will be here, he himself wasn't confirmed he will be able to arrive on time.

Ok not on time but only 5 mins late. That's not bad.

Finally the two pairs of eyes collided, gray with brown, brown with gray. A smile breaking on her face as she came running straight in his arms but their sweet moment didn't even last a few seconds. Anika pulled quickly after realising their surroundings, suddenly too shy to even look him in the eyes.

Rudra gripped her chin and kissed her forehead before whispering in her ears "I missed you too jaan"

They drove off once they sat inside the car. "Aap kab aaye" Anika asked. "Abhi" He gave her the one word reply. She turns towards the window not liking his reply. She at least deserves a sorry, he didn't arrived yesterday as he promised and was also late today. "I am sorry" He apologize caressing her thighs. Anika jerks her head so fast to look at him, it gives her whiplash. Can he read minds. "I wasn't able to come yesterday also I was late today. I am sorry." She didn't know how to respond to the heartfelt apology when she never had anyone apologizing to her even if it was their fault. She quickly bobs her head muttering a series of it's okays and pats his hand which was on her thigh.

An amused look from Rudra was what it got for her to stop.

He stopped at the Mall. "What are your sizes" He asked the confused looking girl. "Kyun?" She asked him. "Kal Haveli me party hai, tumhare liye kapre lene hai chalo." Answering to her question Rudra drag her inside.

They were roaming and looking for dresses when a shop employee interrupted them. "Excuse me Sir, would you like any help?" "Yes we are looking for something party appropriate" Rudra told the employee. "Western or Indian?" the employee questioned again. At the question Rudra looked at Anika encouraging her to answer. He would love to have her wear what he likes but he would never force her into something she is not comfortable with. "Indian" came a small answer from Anika.

"Ok, what are your sizes Miss" At the question Anika quickly shakes her head "I don't know". It was true she never brought clothes for herself it was always Neeti who shops for her and Riya. " We can measure you. Although I think size small will fit you perfectly " The shop employee responded. She took Anika for the measuring and after that help find her perfect fits.

After making her try more than 20 dresses Rudra finally selected his favorite. When she was taking the dress for billing he secretly grabbed all his other favorites too.

He was taking his wallet out when she saw all the other dresses. "Ye sab kyun? Ye sab to aapko pasand bhi nhi aaye the" She asked him to which he only replies with "I changed my mind"

It was when she heard the total amount by the cashier she started second guessing her whole life. 85000 . EIGHTY FIVE FREAKING THOUSAND. How will she afford this. She can't even afford 8000. What was she thinking when she agree for shopping.

She was cursing herself in her mind when she saw Rudra giving his black card to the cashier. She didn't say anything and decided to pay him back once she has enough money. For now she was thankful.

She was deep in her thoughts and didn't even relished when he took her to the shoe section. she was back to the real  world when something touches her feet. She looked and her eyes widens, she was sitting on the couch while Rudra was kneeling infornt of her a beautiful heel in his hand, making her wear it. "Mat karein" She said trying to pull her feet back from his hands. "Kyun? Tumhe pasand nhi aaya? Tight hai? Dard ho rha hai?" Rudra threw the questions at her without a break.

" I d-don't th-think I can a-afford this " She shutters. " I can and what's mine is yours baby " He tries to make her understand softly but he was fuming from the inside Like heck I'll ever let her pay .

When all their shopping was done and Rudra was satisfied they went to the food court. Halfway through their lunch they were disturbed by the Ringing of Anika's phone.

She checked the caller ID and the name made her panic. It was Neeti. How can I be so careless. How? I forgot to inform her that I'll be late. First the expensive shopping and now this.

Gulping she answered the call. "Kaha mar gayi ho tum Anika" The Loud voice of Neeti made her flinch. That made Rudra alert. "W-wo k-ka-kaki m-maa mai wo" She didn't know what to say. If she told her about Rudra, Neeti will never believe her because he was out state till this morning. She would have made her talk to him but she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Rudra. And she knows Neeti will make sure of just that.

"Bologi ab tum kuch ya tumhe bolna bhi sikhana prega." She flinched again.

Rudra decided to take matters in his hands when he saw her state. He motion her to give him the phone which she hesitantly did.

"Hello aunty. Mai Rudra." He informed Neeti. "Rudra, tumhare saath hai Anika? Aap kab aaye beta? " Neeti questioned in a completely different tone she was using with Anika. "Aaj hi. Anika informed nhi thi Badal mujhe pick karne aane wala hai isliye mai usse lene aa gaya warna wo wait karti rah jati. You don't have to worry mai usse ghar chhor dunga." He made up a lie quickly so Anika wouldn't have to bear Neeti's wrath.

"Nhi nhi koi baat nhi beta aap dono enjoy karo" Saying that Neeti end the call.

Rudra give Anika her phone and booped her nose seeing her scared face. "Don't worry. Finish your food."