The few days have been hectic for Anika. The shopping for her wedding was at its peak. Only she knows how she was juggling her wedding preparation, dance classes and most importantly Rudra with her kaki maa added like a cherry on top.
It's been over a month since the party. She had not seen him since then. He had been irritated at the fact that he won't be able to meet her anytime soon because they both were busy, Rudra a little more as he has been going in and out of the state but he does facetime her often to make up for it.
She was getting ready for her haldi function but her mind was else where.
(Outfit is above)Yesterday she got a pretty bad scolding from Rudra. The reason was her sneezing thorough out the 15 min call. When he asked her why she was sneezing she told him about her adventure which she did the night before by standing in rain.
He lash out on her, only stopping when he heard her muffled cries.
A million apologies later he told her to sleep. She did as she was told and wake up to the sight of medicines and warm soup.
A big smile forms on her face knowing it was her finance's doing.
Just an hour ago she finished the soup. "Aahh" She winced as the safety pin poked her. Shaking Rudra's thoughts from her head she concentrated on getting ready.
She got downstairs when Neeti called her.
Everyone was gathered around Anika. Ready to apply the haldi to the soon to be bride.
The groom's and bride's family were celebrating haldi and mehandi separately.
"Bhai sa?" A gasp left Anika's lips as she watches her brother/cousin Karan standing before her. Her shocked face earns her a laugh from everyone. "SURPRISE" Karan shouted, crushing her in his embrace.
"Mujhe laga aap nahi aaoge" She looked up at him with tears in her eyes. "Kaise nahi aata? Meri gudiya ki shaadi hai" He tickles, drawing fits of giggles from her.
"I missed you so much" She told him. He was very close to her. Being the only brother she ever had. "You missed me or the secret late night ice cream trips?" Karan whispered so no one can listen causing her to glare. "Bhai!! Kaki maa sun lengi" She whisper yell.
Karan laughed out loud at her reaction. "Itni chhoti si thi jab chhor kar gaya tha aur ab itni bari ho gayi ki shaadi kar rahi hain" His words made both of them emotional.
Anika was 15 when Karan moved to USA. He doesn't visit them much but make sure to call her, Riya and his parents regularly.
"Chalo Anika. Bhai se baad me baat kar lena beta abhi 'rasam' shuru karte hain." Neeti told her. And soon the function starts.
***
In the bathroom Anika was trying to get rid of all the haldi everyone has rubbed on her when she heard her phone ringing. Deciding to ignore it she continued her previous job of scrubbing the haldi out.
She wrapped a towel around herself after 15 mins. Stepping out, she again heard the ringing. She grabbed her phone when the ringing stoped. Oh no!! Anika tu to gayi aaj. There in front of her very eyes she saw 8 missed calls from Rudra and knowing him she was sure she is going to get another scolding from him.
It rings again. It was Rudra's call. AGAIN.
Anika panicked, without thinking of anything she answered the call. "H-h-hello" Her panic worsen when she didn't received a reply.
"Jaan video call hai. Remove the phone from your ear."
She was only nervous before, now she was embarrassed too. How did I not noticed. Stupid. Stupid. STUPID.
She quickly face the phone.
"Fuck" Rudra's eyes widened before he quickly lowered his gaze which resulted in a frown to appear at Anika's face.
"Anika, go wear your clothes" He commanded.
The phone slipped from Anika's hand and a gasp from her lips. While thinking about everything else she totally forgot that she was only wrapped up in a towel. She looked down at herself when she saw that the towel has slipped a little, almost exposing her breasts.
She hurried to her closet to change, the phone long forgotten.
After wearing her clothes along with a 5 min long pep talk she finally gathered the courage to face Rudra again. She was praying he still won't be on call.
"You are ok?" Rudra asked her as soon as she picked the phone off the floor. Why won't you ever listen to me Shiv ji? She questions in her mind, turning the phone as it fell face down.
Not meeting his eyes she only nodded her head. "Anika-" "Mai s-shower le rahi thi aur j-jab m-maine dekha aapke missed c-calls m-mai ghabra gayi a-aur phir a-apka call bhi aa gaya. M-mujhe yaad hi n-nhi raha" She rambled still looking at her lap.
"Anika. Hey, Clam down baby. It's ok" He tried to stop her from panicking. Rudra can see she was clearly stressed because of the incident. He felt guilty.
"Look at me jaan" He urged her and continues when she obeyed "don't stress so much I didn't saw anything and even if I did I am going to be your husband in just a few days. You will be mine. You are mine. yes?" She again nods.
"You took your medicine?" He diverted the topic to took her mind off of what happened.
He tried again when the only answer he received was a nod from her. "Was the soup good?" Again she nods.
He knew he had to apply a different tactic to get her to speak.
"Do you want me come there and kiss you?" "No. Nahi nahi" She spoke quickly, shaking her head. Rudra contains the laughter and pretend to be sad. "Oh. You don't like my kisses?" He asked her with a sad face while trying not to laugh out loud.
"I-i didn't s-say that. It's not like that. I love your kisses" She blurted in urgency.
Rudra burst out laughing "I love your kisses too baby"
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Here's a little update as it's my birthday.
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