ISHQBAAZ(FF)-THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN

Chapter 17

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*Restaurant *
Everyone had arrived and was moving around for finding a suitable place to sit. But no family table was empty for them.

Rudra: Bhaiya, today only all the tables had to be filled.
Shivaay : It seems like that.
Anika: Let's wait for sometime more.
Shivaay: No I can't because you haven't eaten anything since yesterday.
Anika(rolling her eyes) : You are making a big fuss out of it.
Shivaay: You don't tell me okay. You don't remember what happened in the morning right?
Arnav(with curiosity) : What happened in the morning?
Anika(scared of getting caught) : Nothing Bhaiyu he is just saying it like that.
Arnav(narrowing his eyes on her) : I don't believe you. You used be like this only in childhood and Mumma had to struggle with you so much.

Hearing about her grandmother brought tears in her eyes. Arnav understood what blunder he did and he hugged her sideways instantly. She controlled her tears and hugged him back.

Anika: I am fine bhaiyu.
Arnav: I know. But I shouldn't have said it to you like that. I am sorry.
Anika: It is okay bhaiyu. And I want to know more about our childhood. I remember some but everything is blurry.
Arnav: Don't worry. I will make you and Gauri remember everything.
Gauri(pouting): How bad bhaiyu. You are hugging didi but not me.
Arnav: And you think I can do that. Never pagal. Aaja....

He called her and she ran to him and hugged him tightly. ShivOm looked towards eachother and smiled.

Arnav(breaking the hug) : Now let's eat something. Aru hasn't eaten anything.
Om: Not only bhabi but Gauri hasn't eaten anything too.
Arnav(glaring at Gauri) : Naina.....
Gauri(puppy eyes) : Sorry bhaiyu.....
Anika: Bhaiyu leave her naa. Don't scold her. And waise bhi, I know none of us has eaten anything. So let's just sit and eat.

She was about to go and call the waiter when she stumbled. Shivaay was the first one to react. He instantly held her and prevented her from falling. Arnav was going towards her when Khushi held him back.

Arnav: Let me go Khushi. Aru isn't well she needs me.
Khushi: Look at them.
Arnav: What?
Khushi: See how much they love eachother. Before you could go, Shivaay was there beside her. You were thinking about her future. But see how much caring is her husband. Now stop worrying about her.
Arnav: You are right. When she was small I used to think who will marry her and take care of her. Will she get a caring husband or not. Will he love her as much I do to her. All these used to eat up my head. But now seeinh her with Shivaay has made all my worries fly away. I am so happy for her. Even for Naina also I am very happy.
Khushi: But now you can't call them Arundhuti and Naina. You need to call them by their new identity.
Arnav : No. For me they will always remain Aru and Naina. If their husbands have any problem then I can't help it.
Khushi: Not about their husbands I am talking about the society and people. In the public acknowledge them with their new identity. Okay?
Arnav: As you say.

*On Shivika's side*
Shivaay (holding her) : Anika are you fine?
Anika(holding her head) : Yaa, I am fine. Baas thodi se chakkar aa gayi thi.
Shivaay : I had told you not to be so much hyperactive. But no. Who are you to listen to me?
Anika: I am fine Shivaay. I guess my bp has dropped suddenly.
Shivaay(shocked): What? Your bp has reduced. I should have looked into it. You didn't eat anything since yesterday night and this has happened. You sit here. Let me bring something for you.
Anika(holding his hand) : Don't leave please.
Shivaay: I am not going anywhere. Wait let me tell someone. Om.... (Om came) Bring a glass of juice for Anika immediately.
Om: I am bringing it right away.
Anika(placing her head on his waist) : Don't tell others. They will be tensed unnecessarily.
Shivaay (cupping her face with one hand) : I won't. Are you feeling good? Should I take you to the room?
Anika(closed eyes) : No I am ok.
Shivaay (holding her hand and felt something) : Anika, you are shivering....
Anika: I am fine Shivaay.
Shivaay : But....
Om(cutting him) : Shivaay, juice. (handing him the glass)
Shivaay (making her drink) : Anika, drink it baccha. Drink it slowly. (to Om) You take others for breakfast, I am staying back with Anika and taking her back to room. Don't tell others about it.
Om: Take care of bhabi.
Shivaay (seeing her) : Are you feeling good?
Anika: Hmm.... Some what..... Let's join others for breakf....
Shivaay (picking her up) : No ways. You are rather we are going back to our room where you would be resting and having your breakfast.
Anika : But Shivaay others will be waiting for us.
Shivaay (walking towards the room) : No one will be waiting and now keep quiet. I should have thought about it before only. You are taking such high dose medicines and you have to eat a full diet. I am becoming irresponsible regarding you and......
Anika(kissing his cheek) : Stop ranting Mr. Oberoi. You aren't at fault.
Shivaay (blushed) : Anika, did.... Did..... You kiss me?
Anika : Yes..... But why are you being so much shy?
Shivaay( composing himself) : Nothing. You will be quite and listen to me. Understood?
Anika(keeping her head on his chest) : As you say Mr. Protective Singh Oberoi.