The Ogre's Proposal (COMPLETED)

Chapter 53

ANIKA
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I had a peaceful sleep last night. His proximity, his fragrance, his closeness comforts me and the baby the most. It's like I get the best sleep whenever he's next to me. After a comforting, relaxing sleep, I opened my eyes to find myself in an unknown hotel room and next to me was Shankar snoring. The clock was ticking 7 in the morning and I woke up panicking that we missed our flight only for Shankar to mumble that we were already in Kolkata.

Initially I thought he was just sleep talking but when I actually looked out of the window I could see the beautiful Howrah bridge. The view was breathtaking. I had heard that this city had its own sweet charm yet never knew it could just take your breath away in one glance. But wait a minute...wasn't I in my Daarji's home, how did I reach here? I had so many questions and every time I asked Shankar he would simply pull me into his arms trying to get me back to bed but I couldn't sleep. There were so many responsibilities. This morning was Dhara's Chooda Rasam followed by the Havan (offering to God in front of fire).

I immediately woke up and started looking for my things when there was a knock at the door and I immediately opened the same to find Jack at the door.

'Good morning Mam!!! Sorry to disturb you but Sir had asked me to deliver this to you in the morning and also woke you up just in case the alarm didn't ring!' and I turned around to look at the mobile and realised the alarm wasn't set in the first place. He handed me a garment bag which had a beautiful pink lehenga choli along with a few jewellery boxes.

'Sir picked them for you Mam!!!' he said and I blushed. I smiled and thanked Jack for the prompt delivery and a wake up call. He was about to leave when I stopped him saying 'Ummm Jack!!! Where is Roshni?' I asked and he replied 'She slept with Daarji last night. She was very happy Mam. Don't worry!!!' he said and I felt comforted. I had many more questions in my mind. But I didn't know if I could ask Jack however I finally spoke up

'One more thing...I just...wanted to know...how did I? I mean-'

'You were fast asleep last night Mam and Sir didn't want to disturb you..so..'

'So???'

'Sir borrowed Neil Sir's private jet!!!'

'Whatttt??? Is he crazy?' and Jack shook his head saying 'No Mam...he just loves you a lot. He didn't want to bother you!!! He cares for you!!! Please come back home Mam!!! He really needs you!!!' and for the first time I saw an emotionless Jack speak emotional things. I cleared my throat thanking Jack as I closed the door.

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After a long shower, I dressed myself in the magenta pink lehenga that he had picked for me. It had little diamond glitters and jhumkas hanging yet the material was so soft and comfortable. I loved it so much. The ruby diamond necklace went perfectly with it. As I hooked it to my neck I took a look at myself in the mirror. It looked beautiful yet something was missing. Then my eyes fell upon him and I smiled. I slowly undid the drawer to get the little silver box which had Sindoor in it. I took a pinch of the bright red colored Sindoor and filled my hair partition and suddenly everything looked perfect.

That's when I heard him whisper 'You look like a strawberry ice cream with cherry on top!!!' and I rolled my eyes whispering 'Ewwww!!! What's with you giving me these names!!!' I complained when in his morning husky voice he whispered keeping his hands under his head flexing his naked upper body that was at full display making me feel slightly hotter as he smirked saying 'Coz you are my sweet dish!!! My dessert meal!!! I looooooove sweets!!! You are my favorite one!!!' and before I knew he grabbed my hand and I was pulled into him. I shrieked fearing to loose balance but he carefully wrapped himself around my waist and made me sit on his stomach.