Shivika: Entwined By Destiny

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The next day went on a usual note where Shivaay dropped Anika at her hospital and both of them busily involved in their professional works. Anika was busy with her PA to adjust her schedules with some other doctor and with the continuous surgeries that she had to attend. It was only during lunch hour that she had some time and she talked with him for a while. 

Late at the evening, Shivaay came to her hospital and both drove back to OM. Anika rested her head on his shoulder and began to listen to songs. 

A: Aapka din kaisa tha?

S: Bohot hectic tha! I was busy in adjusting all my meetings. Aur tumhara din?

A: Waisa hi hai.

He nodded and pecked her forehead. Both of them reached OM and had their dinner. Shivika settled near the pool. 

S: Anika tum thak gayi ho..So jao na!

A: Neend nahi aa rahi hai!

She said with a cheesy smile and laid down in his lap. She was thinking about something, when she called him. 

S: Kya baat hai Anika?

A: Shivaay mujhe aapse kuch poochna tha?

S: Go on!

A: Shivaay it may sound silly but please answer it.

S: Acha baba go on!

A: Shivaay aap ne kabhi bhi aap ke shaadi ke baare mein socha.. Shaadi se pehle?

S: Matlab?

A: Matlab yeh hai ki did you dream about your marriage and your to be wife before, I mean before marriage?

S: Kaafi tough question hai!

A: Shivaay boliye na!

S: Acha theek hai, batata hoon... Well meine kabhi bhi uss topic par focus nahi kiya tha.. Lekin jab meine ma aur papa ko dekhtha tha na tab meine kuch feel kiya tha!

A: Aur woh kya feeling tha?

S: Hmm...well I liked how ma used to take care of dad.. She used to understand his situation... Papa bhi koi kam nahi tha..He used to pamper ma a lot! Seeing all those I used to get a thought ki kya mere life mein bhi aisa koi aayega jo mujhse itna pyaar kare ki jaise ma papa se karti hai. And I also used to think kya mein bhi papa ki tarah apni life partner ke saath khushi se reh sakta hoon..I think God had seriously considered my wish and had send you to fulfill these small wishes...

Anika smiled and kissed his hand. 

A: Mere cute billu ji!!

S: Anika agar yahi question meine tumse poocha toh?

A: Meine bhi iske baare mein zyaada nahi socha tha par jab mein apni friends ke saath Delhi mein thi na tab ek baar yeh topic aaya tha hum sab ke beech. And that too when we were busy studying! Sab apne opinions de rahe the aur mujhse poocha.. Meine pehle kaha tha ki why to bother about far future... Sab ne mujhe itna pressurise kiya ki mujhe sochna pada..And meine bata diya tha ki I just want that person who will care for me and love me! Aur bhagwan ji bhi mere yeh wish ko accept kar diya.. Isiliye aap mere saath aur mein aapke saath!

S: Love you!

A: Love you too!

Both of them talked for a while and Anika slept peacefully in between their talks. She had the most beautiful expression on her face and she was glowing because of the moon light. Kissing her forehead, he carried her in his arms and made her lie down on the bed. Pulling the duvet over them, Shivaay dozed off into sleep.