Falling For You

Chapter 1

1.A PLEASANT SURPRISE?

The Oberoi Mansion had all its members following their daily morning routine,just like any other day.But all of their faces sported a radiant smile and why not?Afterall,they were all set to put their plan into action.Yes,the clan had something special planned for the most loved couple in the family and not to forget,the most stubborn ones.Both of them being equally obdurate,the family was having a hard time trying to make 'em realise certain important things.They knew that a push was all they needed and they were adamant to do that part as a family.

It's been months since Shivaay announced Annika as his wife infornt of the media.Things have changed a lot since then.Pinky,for once,could see the goodness in the girl who had managed to win hearts of her family members,which included the ever grim,Tej Singh Oberoi as well.Talking of Tej,he was no more interested in the home-wrecker of a woman,an overall changed man,that's what he was and it would not be wrong if Annika would be given the credit for that.The girl,along with her devars did play a huge role in changing Tej.She cleared Janhvi and Tej's indifferences.Things were perfectly fine between them both and Om could not be more glad about it.

Annika is a perfect bahu,beti,babhi and patni.She gracefully balanced both her work and home.Yes,she continued working soon after the entire Tia fiasco ended,it was Shivaay's idea.He helped her set up an event management firm.Though Annika was quite reluctant about the idea at first,but after pondering over it,she came to a conclusion of going along with the plan.She was adamant about doing things on her own,but her ever so helping and protective husband had her back.He was there with her,even for trival matters.They had a type of understanding that reflected in the way they were with each other;ever ready to each other's aid.But yet,the family knew that they needed some time alone,just for themselves,so that they could realise how important they are to each other.Not that they didn't know that,but they were too good at putting on the facade of not realising it.

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Shivaay was rummaging through the cupboard,looking for some important file when Annika emerged out of the washroom looking etheral in v-neck button down top and dress pants.Her face soon formed a frown looking at the mess created by her cleanliness freak husband.Annika stood in front of him crossing her arm against her chest in a questioning manner while Shivaay was busy admiring his wife who looked classy yet so beautiful in work wear.These dresses were ordered by Shivaay few weeks ago,because,according to him,she would look more of an 'event-manager' in these attires.But,Annika,like always had refused saying that she was happy with whatever she wore and that some of these clothes,for instance,the pencil skirt clinged to her body like second skin.She had turned crimson when Shivaay negotiated claiming that he had never seen someone own the skirt like she did,when she tried it on.

Coming back to present,he was surprised seeing her in the attire she had absolutely refused to wear at first.But was a tad disappointed at the fact that she did not choose to wear the pencil skirt he had so loved seeing her in,enhancing her curvaceous lower body.Snapping him out of his thoughts,Annika spoke."What is this mess,Shivaay?Were you searching for something?"

He cleared his throat,completely ignoring her question,he gave an appreciating look."I'm glad that you wore this,you look elegant."

Annika gave a slight nod mumbling a 'thank you',her face forming a small,natural blush which always seemed to creep up her face everytime she receives a compliment from him.

He smiled seeing that.He was glad that he was the only one who could do that,which only boosted his cockiness.

"Coming back to my question,what were you searching for?",asked Annika.

"Erm,my file.The one I was working on last night,I can't recall where did I keep it!",he said looking for the files in the drawer once again.

Annika shook her head,walking towards the study,she came back with a file in hand."This one?"

Shivaay immediately took the file giving her a grateful smile while she shook her head."You were working there last night and instead of searching there,you were busy rummaging the cupboard,look at the mess you've created and this is not the first time,you're getting used to this.I won't always come and give your files,apna kaam khudh karna sekkho!",she lectured.

Shivaay raised his hands in surrender."Okay,okay fine.Thanks!And by the way,why should I worry,meri beewi hai na mere saath",saying so he winked before walking towards the washroom placing the file on the table.

Annika smiled walking towards the walk-in closet to set his clothes out while he bathe,like a perfect wife.She took out a royal blue suit along with his blue chain wrist-watch and placed it on the bed before walking out of the room,closing it.

They have become comfortable with each other these days.More like best friends who shared everything with each other.

Shivaay and Annika entered the dining hall together.The family was already seated there and the table went quiet when they entered.Annika gave Shivaay a what's-happening-here look,to which Shivaay shrugged.

"Good Morning,guys.",Shivaay greeted them while settling down on the chair while Annika followed suit.Seated beside Shivaay,she set their plates while Shivaay poured tea for Annika in a cup before getting himself espresso while the family watched the couple in awe.

Tej was the first one to speak when all of them were busy having their breakfast."Shivaay,we'll have to finalize the deal with The Wales this week itself.When are you off to Brazil?",enquired Tej eyeing his mother.It clearly looked as if they had a plan.A perfect one at that.

"In two days,bade papa.",Shivaay answered eating his breakfast.

That was when Dadi spoke,"Annika,puttar,did you pack your bags?"

Annika gave a confused look at that."Dadi,billuji is going,not me."

Shivaay gave her a stern look and muttered something along the lines of "don't call me that",which,she royally ignored,of course!

"Arre,aise kaise?You have to go along with him,you people did not even get a chance to go somewhere after your wedding."

"But Dadi,as much as I'd love to take Annika along,I can't.We've got to arrange her travel visa and all,also,it'll take time to get it issued,we've talked about this before as well,she didn't wanted to come along.",said Shivaay.

"It's not like that,I've got some events lined up aur waise bhi,he's going for some office work,right?What will I do there,dadi?",said Annika.

That was when Rudra intervened,"Don't worry bhaiya bahbhi,we've got a surprise for you people",he said in his usual jovial tone.

"What surprise?",asked Annika while sipping her tea,confused.

"A pleasant surprise,bhaiya,Honeymoon!",he announced gleefully while both Shivaay and Annika choked on their food looking at each other in horror.

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I had to give an outlook like this since I can't directly jump to Shivika's stroy.So this is a Shivika-less chapter!

The next chapter(which is already written) will be updated based on the response ;-)

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