Ishqbaaz - Two hearts, Two Souls.

Part 3 BitterSweet

Scene starts in Shivika bedroom.
Anika is already dressed for the event wearing a silver coloured sari with black flowery embroidery on the border and tiny black flowers scattered all around. It was a gift from Jhanvi. She accompanied it with sliver shoes that she bought a year ago on a splurge and never had a chance to wear it till now. She had just applied a rose-colored lipstick on her lips when she remembered the kiss. How his lips felt on hers, coarsing her lips opens, how her body responded to his touch.... Shaking out of her reverie, she picked up the nuptial chain. She was putting it on when Shivaay came to stand behind, staring down at her intensely through the mirror. "Are you ready?" He asked
Nodding her head, she moved to stand up. Using his left hand, he stayed her in her position bringing his face next to hers both looking at each other's eyes in the mirror. "You forgot something." Using his other hand, he pinched the sindoor and watching her face, he applied it on her hairline. Anika slowly closed her eyes her she felt it trickle on her head. O Jaana plays (instruments).
Late into the night as the party progressed to a climax.
Tej Oberoi called the attention of the guests by hitting a tumbler.
"Attention please everyone! I would like to give a toast to the newlyweds. To Mr. Shivaay and Anika Singh Oberoi. I hope you have a happy life ahead of you and ..." With a mischievous grin, "would like to say that I want to see some tiny Oberois running around by this time next year. So Shivaay, get to work!"
The crowd laugh and clap merrily. Anika blushes a deep red while Dadi holds an unrepentant Tej to task. Omru begin to tease SSO while he smiles good naturedly. Subconsciously, Anika remembers the kiss, subconsciously, her fingers reach to touch her lips. From across the room, Shivaay's eyes zero on her lips. She puts her hands down, walking towards a small group.
After the party. The ladies go round the house making sure everything is in order. ShiOmRu have all gone out for late night drink at some club.
Anika walking on the corridor leading to the bedroom comes in contact with Shivaay's mum Pinky.
"Anika please see me in my room."
She follows her and sees her indicating a chair next to her. Anika seats consciously. Pinky clears her voice.
" I know you and my son got married under unusual circumstances." She sighs and continues " I won't lie to you Anika, you never were the type of girl I would have chosen for my son. Tia was the perfect specimen but I guess her breeding did not go deep. She was a disappointment. I sincerely hope that you will uphold the name of this household."
Leaving Pinky's room, she swiftly went into their bedroom and changed into her pajamas. Laying down on the sofa, she tried to sleep but it was evasive. After an hour of trying, she gave up and decided to take a walk in the garden. Smelling the fragrances of garden's assortment of flowers, she took a sit on the garden's swing. She used her feet to set the swing in gentle motion, turning her face towards the moon she soon became lost in her thoughts.
When Shivaay spoke she gave a strangled help her heart beating eratically.
"Making eyes at moon? he asked with smooth insolence. "Poor Anika, missing Daskh?"
"Go jump off a cliff!" She spluttered, furious with him for breaking her mood. In the subdued light, he loomed over her, his expression unreadable yet close enough for her to be able to smell his expensive fragrance mixed with something else which might have been aftershave.
"I hope you were not waiting for your lover?" he said.
"Daskh is not and never was my lover, Shivaay"
There was a white smile as his lips twisted into a cruel smile "AsvI was in a good mood I thought not to let you miss him"
Anika gave an exaperated sigh. She knew he was never going to believe her anyway. She thinks 'Stupid donkey head. Once he gets his head on something nothing short of a miracle with get it out.'
Sitting beside her his thighs pressed closely to hers.
"I don't want you near me, Shivaay"
"What are you going to do about it?"
He had one of his arms behind her holding onto the swing's chain. Swinging her legs down, she stood up. Swift as a hawk diving on his prey he grabbed her wrist letting her feel his strength before twisting her arm behind her back forcing her to arch towards him, her breasts pressed against him.When he spoke, there was nothing but impeccable dislike, while his fingers tightened against the fragile bones.
"I forbid you to ever think of Dashk again. I swear if I see you anywhere around him, I'll ...."
"You're hurting me!" she gasped.
"You are married to me Anika. I will not tolerate you making a fool of me with him. If you are aching to be in someone's bed, make sure it's mine."
Tears of frustration and hurt filling her eyes as she gasped silently at him.
Quietly looking at her "You look innocent, very vulnerable" Contempt icing over his voice. " Fortunately, we know better, don't we?"
He relaxed his hold so that she was no longer in pain. As he stared at her, something odd happened in the pit of her stomach. Waves of sensation was emanating from there as they weakened her yet bewildered her. It took a considerable amount of will power to stop herself from shivering like a cowed animal.
"What, nothing to say Anika?" Pressing her tightly against him.
"You always seem to have a million things to say all the time. Very opinionated".
"No! Shivaay let me go. I don't...."
"Shut up! he said and calmly kissed her.
Gently as if he enjoyed the soft innocence of her mouth beneath his, and there was no anger in his embrace. To Anika's horror, she felt a thousand singing nerves leap to life, sensitizing her whole body to his nearness. Shivaay explored her mouth with the expertise which must be partly inborn. It seemed to her that this was what she had been waiting for her whole life.
Instantly, his other hand clamp tight on a fistful of hair at the back of her head, the pain bringing tears to glaze her eyes.
"Shivaay! For Baghwan's sake! Let me go.
"O no! You are going to learn me, little wifey."
His mouth was almost on hers, he breath warmed her skin when he spoke. Detachedly she noted that Shivaay too was breathing heavily.
"If you ever touch me again, I swear..." He didn't let her finish.
"You will end up in my bed sooner or later. And remain there permanently".
"Like hell!" She said
"There is always Sahil.."
She gasped. "Sahil..?"
"You're out of your class and you know it Anika. "
Releasing her , " Go to bed Anika before I change my mind and take you here and now!"
She fled hearing his cruel laughter ringing in her ears.

Precap:
Dadi sends Anika and Shivaay on their honeymoon.
Daskh makes plans.