Arranged Marriage

Chapter 23 : A new friend

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All 3 settled in their respective apartments. It was a 2 BHK furnished apartment so they just had to take their clothes and other necessary things. As it was their first day, they all went to a good restaurant to have dinner. 

"I'm soo hungry" said Shivika. "Hmm even I'm. Don't know why it's taking so long to give us the food" Aadarsh said holding Shivika's hand. "Let me check" Aakash said and was about get up, their food arrived.

"Finally I can eat" Shivika said and started eating. Aadarsh and Aakash smiled at her. They all had their dinner with chit chat and now they were going back to their apartments. They were in cab. Aakash sitting in front with driver. Aadarsh and Shivika in back seat. 

Shivika was sleepy so she kept her head on Aadarsh's shoulder. "Are you sleepy ?" Aadarsh asked seeing her yawning. "Hmm" She said and closed her eyes to sleep. Aadarsh kissed her forehead. 

As they were travelling, Aadarsh received a message. He ignored it first but his phone went off with a lot notifications. He unlocked his phone and checked the messages. It was from unknown number who sent some images. He downloaded those and was completely shocked to see his , Shivika's and Aakash's pictures from airport, apartment and restaurant. He didn't know what to say or do. He couldn't tell Aakash as they were in cab and Shivika was also present. He just messaged Aakash to stay after they reach the apartment building. 

Soon they arrived at their destination and Aadarsh woke up Shivika. "Buttercup , we arrived" he said and caressed her hairs. She woke up and came out of car while Aakash paid the cab driver. They all were silent while reaching their respective apartments. Shivika was silent because she was sleepy. Aadarsh was silent because he was tensed about the messages. Aakash was tensed because of Aadarsh's message.

  They all reached Aadarsh's house. "Shivi go, get fresh and sleep okay, I'll come in sometime" Aadarsh said caressing her hair. "Why ? Are you going somewhere ?" She asked in a sleepy tone. "No , I need to discuss something with Aakash. So I'll complete that. Okay ?" Aadarsh said and kissed her forehead. She nodded and said "Bye buddy , Good night" to Aakash and hugged him. "Bye Shivi, Good night" Aakash replied. She went inside and Aadarsh made sure of it before starting his conversation with Aakash.

"What's this new thing now Aakash ? Who could be that person who sent these pictures. I'm afraid now. Did we make a mistake by coming here ?" Aadarsh expressed his worry. "No Aadarsh. Someone might be playing a prank. We have so many common friends living in Mumbai. May be they saw us" Aakash said trying to pacify Aadarsh. " I don't know. I'm worried for Shivika. She should not be harmed in all these. Why did I even agree to this ?" Aadarsh while messing up with hair due to frustration. "Calm down Aadarsh. If you want Shivika to remain harmless then you have to tell her about that. So she can be careful. she will be in home now. Alone" Aakash said stressing the word Alone. 

Aadarsh just nodded as his mind was constantly worrying about her. "Don't worry. I've checked everything before coming here. She is not a problem. May be one of our friend sent those. I'll ask the hacker to check about this okay ?" Aakash said. Aadarsh just nodded at his words. After sometime Aakash went to his apartment and Aadarsh came inside the bedroom. He saw Shivika sleeping while sitting. "Buttercup, why are you sleeping like this ?" He said and caressed her hairs. Shivika woke up due to his voice. " I was waiting for you" She said hugged him by keeping her head on his stomach. He was standing near the bed where she was sitting / sleeping. He smiled at her answer and said "Okay my baby , give my 5 mins, I'll fresh up and come okay?" He said. "Hmmm" Shivika nodded while blushing hearing him calling her baby.