'Chapter-9'

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Annika brought him a cup of coffee, which he agreed to have only when she pestered him continuously. He has a very custom made taste towards his food, and coffee is his addiction. Annika making coffee that to Americano, for him, in her apartment would be a nightmare. He didn't have many options though. Rudy, tired from his travels, slept on his lap and refusing to stand and go up till Shivaay's flat.

Annika was amazed how these two brothers talked whole evening . Their love and care for eachother was unexplainable, Shivaay's behavior towards his much pampered brother is something to watch. which happens to be exactly the opposite of what rudra told her. She is slowly getting to know him, she felt her admiration for him growing with every experience.

Shivaay ordered, scolded and even begged him but Rudy is immovable. They can't stay over some girls home. She must be tired, need to rest, it's inappropriate to disturb somebody like that, when they had their own apartment next door. Rudy was unchanged. He started to snore as soon as he got Shivaay under this head as custom made pillow. Annika was reluctant at first but later she felt happy seeing their bond. Shivaay was in awkward situation, he did not even moved to freshen up. She was providing him everything, he wanted .

"I don't think you can spend your whole night sitting like that?" She aksed settling down with them on couch.

"Strangely! I agree with you, but can't help. I can't afford to wake him up. I never did. Guess, tonight I have be......" He said looking at her, embarrassed. Suddenly his all apprehension died, she was looking beautiful.He never thought she would look so mesmerising with her spectacles on. He had seen her before with them, but her lethargic eyes and that three tone had some effect on him. It felt so sexy .

She was amazed, is this his usual behavior or he is showing off? Whatever she has heard from Rudy, she is sure he loves his brother very much but this is unexplainable. Duo looked at eachother with their concise occupied with thought of eachother, they unintentionally were staring.

Their eye lock was broken when, there was a knock at the door. It was delivery boy with food. They ate in silence, not to disturb him, Annika suddenly felt a unexplained love towards Rudra. A bond completely pure.

Annika again sat by her desk, to write but her attention was fully diverted by those two boys sitting on her couch. She can't focus. On top of that Shivaay was resting his head on the sofa. He looked tired and sleepy too. Annika felt bad for him. Whole night staying like that will be difficult. She thought, and came up with a duvet, a pillow for him. A duvet for Rudy. Even if she wanted him to get settled but she didn't want to disturb his sleep. He looked so serene while sleeping. Those Amazing Greek god features, those pink kissable lips. They were so tempting she thought.

" Hey what's wrong with you?"her mind snapped back. "Why you have become suddenly so desperate. Yes, he is a good looking man, also single but that doesn't mean you would go all over him and think such stupid stuff's."

"Annika! I think you should sleep now". Said a sleepy Shivaay,he was disturbed by her sudden appearance. Taking the pillow, adjusted himself. Annika was reluctant to leave, but she was feeling sleepy too.

"You?" A tinge of worry for him. He adjusted himself, and without looking at her he said.

"I'll be okay...... Listen I think you should go in my flat. Rudy has a habit of sleeping with lights on. You also need to listen to your 'Music' while sleeping" he said sarcastically at her sleeping habits. Which surprisingly Annika replied with a small chuckle.

"Better you take my flat keys and sleep, I don't think I would be getting any." He said looking at Rudy and he gave ' what to do look' to her.

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