Ae dil hain mushkil - shivika ff

7. Shopping day

Anika's POV:

I quickly grabbed my outfit and made my way to the shower. Thank god! Shivanya was excited enough that she hadn't started her drama over there. I laughed recollecting her every day antics where she would play in her bath tub, surrounded by all her favourite toys. Moreover, she had to make sure that her barbie doll bathed along with her.

If I would ever deny this, She would receive all the support and pampering from her Nana and Nani. Mamu ka toh kuch bolna hi nahi chahiye, hamesha apne chotu ke side pe hi hai!

As the hot water rolled over my body, I closed my eyes, grasping in the solace it gave me. These were much needed for me as I keep thinking about my issues over and over again.

I washed my hair with my Strawberry scented shampoo. That was my all time favourite. That smell immediately soothed my nerves.

A small twitch appeared on my face when it brought back a memory. It was his favourite too. The fragrance filled the air, the instant I stepped out of my washroom which gave a sign for Shivaay that I finished my bath.

I tilted my head allowing my hair to fall over my shoulders, drying my hair with my towel. I didn't  see him waking up until his fingers slid under my bathrobe gently sweeping away the water drops off my waist.

I love that tickling sensation his touch always gave me. I could feel my heart thumping hardly against my chest. I could feel that butterflies in my stomach.

It was not like I never felt his touch. I did, a lot of times by then. But his every touch felt like my first one. Every time, it brought the same feeling as the first one. I shut my eyes, tightly clutching on to my towel. I knew he wouldn't stop here. He pressed my curves firmly pulling me more towards him.

He caressed my wet hair placing it on one of my shoulder and kissed on my soft spot on the crook of my neck. I trembled at his warmth and leaned on to him, supporting my frame.
His hand had a mind of his own which kept travelling around my waist.

“Shivaaay...!” I groaned “I have so much work to do, leave me now" I pleaded.

“Uhmmm..” he nodded still placing soft kisses all over.

“Shivaay!” I composed “did you hear me?” I turned, facing him.

For a moment, he stopped and carefully stared into my eyes. I was finally relieved that he heard me at least.

But the very next second, he tilted his head again, kissing in the front of my neck. “Shiv...” I was about to push him away and he was cautious enough to pull me into him again. I knew he had left no option for me now.

“I heard you yet I am not going to leave you" He mischievously grinned, kissing my forehead.

“You better get it" he paused before “Mrs. Shivaay?” I blushed.

I was Anika. For anyone and everyone. But when Shivaay calls me by his name, I loved it a lot. It was his indirect way of telling me that I was his. Only his.

I was brought back in to reality when I realized I was not anymore of HIS. I was just Anika. Nothing more than that. A lonely tear escaped my eye. I gulped that hard lump formed in the back of my throat and finished my bath.

Within an hour everyone got ready. It was a ladies shopping time. Just us. Papa and Karthik were going to stay at home and relax while Adithya accompanied to drop us at the Shopping mall.

I was happy that I could spend some time with my daughter without any fear of Shivaay.

We entered the mall and greeted Nandini and her family. Her mom, friends, and her aunts came along with her. Shivu ran immediately hugging her would- be Mami and she lovingly lifted Shivu kissing her.

“Mami.... mujhe bhi shopping tarni hai?” she said, excited. “Ofcourse beta, pehla tumhara hi toh hai" she kissed her cheek.

“Mamma... toh chalo naa!!” she dragged me holding my hand after Nandini placing her down.

“Shivanya... karenge. Pehle mami ka" I tried convincing her. She left my hand, folding her arms pouting sadly. Drama queen!! After all she was a xerox copy of mine. I looked at Nandu and she nodded her head. I smiled.

In a few seconds, we reached third floor along with daima where there were many collections of children's  wear. She nicely took care of Shivu right from her birth when I had some health issues then.

As soon as we entered, Shivu ran to the side where more pink coloured dresses were kept. Daima followed her keeping an eye. I walked to the other side checking all the new collections for her.

I picked up a few dresses for her and She went into the trail room along with Daima. There were surely of her size only yet she wanted to try. I knew she was going to take long, posing in front of the mirror. And Daima would never scold her.

I was getting bored when she came running to me showing her first dress. It was a golden yellow lehanga with a crop top which I chose for the wedding day. She looked absolutely stunning and cute. She hugged me telling me that she was in love with her new dress.

She swiftly ran in to the room again to try the other. Just then I found a familiar figure standing outside the shop we were in. He was talking on phone facing the other side. I scanned him for a second but nothing worked.

I moved automatically to him pushing the entrance door. He finished his call and whirled around when my heart skipped a beat. Shivaay!!!

A/N: Hey everyone,
I know I am late. I have exams till the end of February.  I cannot write all my stories having a tight schedule. So I decided put this on hold.

But then I had to inform you guys. So I wrote a small chapter for you all. I hope you love this.

And I had to tell you that, For now this book will be kept on hold. I could concentrate on Saathiya and also on my studies.

If possible I will update this also but no guarantee I can give you on this. I really love this  story and I don't  want to give it up. But I have to do it now.

Are you liking the story? Please let me know.

Yours
Trushnamallipudi ❤