Neighbor Next Door√√

'Chapter-7'

'Ting'.......lift door opened.They froze......

They looked at eachother dazed. Moment that passed inside was something unexpected. She shared her sorrows, he gave an ear ,something never happened with them. The stance was broken by the people entering inside.Shivaay adjusted himself and stood by her. Without a word. He nodded to an elderly man, indicating they don't want to go out. They headed back to their floor.

Way back to their room was a silent one. Without even a gaze they stood by eachother. She vented out her anguish infornt of him, may be he did not understand her completely, but it gave her a hope. To be heard and understood. She felt light. She was holding emotions for so long, finally she pour it all. Whenever her boss aksed her about the progress of the novel, she would feel terrible to answer unfavourable.

Shivaay felt so hopeless, he wanted to console her, hug her, that damn lift! It spoil everything.
He was stealing gaze. She stood there calming herself,few minutes back she looked so miserable. It's impossible to imagine how she hid all her frustration. Not even a day, she looked low. She always looked smiling,never showed her irritation to people. Even if she faught, she never said a word of disrespect or hurting. He knew she is  a nice girl. Really Shivaay? It was you who said she is immature and total insane! May be they don't gelled like others but they definitely respect eachother.

In no time they reached their floor. Lift was completely empty but they didn't speak. Few minutes passed in silence. It was only when they were getting out, they looked at eachother, to give a favourable nod.

Annika smiled and was about to open her door, she was stopped by his hesitate voice. So unlike him.

"Ah.....um.....I......wanted to ask..." Annika looked at him surprised. She was not in condition to say anything, silently prayed to dismiss any kind of interaction. She don't even want o fight with him.

Shivaay tired again, Annika looked at him confused. What he has to say now? He was looking at her, intently.

"Whats....udan tashtari??" He asked, Annika chucked. For the first time in her acquaintance he looked cute. His blue eyes, speaking volumes, while his scrunched  nose was a treat to watch. It really irritates him, those alien words,she thought. where does she learn it from?

She shook her head and went ahead, towards her room. Without answering him, he didn't mind. He wanted to spend more time with her. May be she needs some distraction from her work!. May be he needs somebody to talk to. He felt like she pour her desperation, he can share it too.

"Hey" he called out. " Do you wanna have some coffee ? With me?" He aksed surprised at his own words. He is asking her for a coffee date? Off course not, it's not a date! It's out of generosity.

She looked back at him, her small smile didn't go unnoticed by him. She nodded a no. Disappointing him. " I'll have Tea, masala tea?" She told with a bright smile.
He gave a happy nod to her, opening the door, he invited her inside.

His flat is completely and exactly opposite, how she keeps it. The interior was  sophisticated to another level. She was amazed how detailed work  has been done. She knew they had a mansion in posh area of the city, but such expenses for a flat!  When it is not even a permanent residence for him.... Well businessmen are supposed to show off., And Oberois loved their lavish lifestyle. Why would they keep it low.

She felt out of the place in that room. The spacious rooms were filled with comfortable furnishings. Everything in its place. Unlike her messy and smelly room. She was enchanted by the flower smell inside the apartment. A little bit of his scent mixed.She felt awkward to even sit in his sofa.