Chalte Chalte:A Journey Of Love(Shivika FF)

Chapter 37

"Abhi Ek Haseen Khawab Dekha Maine
Tumhe Aapne Pass,Aur Pass
Bohat Pass Dekha Maine........."

Anika is lying curled up on Shivaay's lap while he is caressing her hair.She opens her closed eyes slowly then asks-

A:  Shivaay,I am thinking something.

S:  What?

A:  Our marriage,is it a love or arrange marriage?

Shivaay thinks for a while then answers-

S:  It is a love marriage of two hearts arranged by you and me.Is that okay for you?

A:  Absolutely.She sits up.......Holding Shivaay's hand Anika says-

A:  What has happened before,I don't want to remember anything of it.For me,this moment is everything as you are with me Shivaay.

He cups her face-

S:  I just want your happiness Anika,nothing else.

A:  Then make me happy.

S:  What do you want?Tell me.

A:  I have a long list.Will think about it later.But tonight is very special.We got married and we would celebrate our First Night....She says candidly.

S:  First...night?Shivaay sounds nervous.

A:  You are a grown up man Shivaay.You should know about first night.

S:  I know what is first..first night!What are you saying?

A:  Then get up.

They both stand up with each other's help.Pointing at the bed Anika says-

A:  I will go and sit in the middle of the bed veiling myself.I am a newly wed bride you see.You will come and lift my veil.Okay?We need to follow....the rituals.

S:  Okay.

A:  I am going.You go and stand near the door.You will come walking from there.

Anika drags herself towards the bed and Shivaay goes and stands in front of the door.Getting in the bed she veils herself with the pallu of her saree.
Shivaay does as Anika instructed then gets in the bed.He is about to lift Anika's veil but she stops him.He is surprised-

S:  What happened?Won't you show yourself?Are you feeling shy?

A:  I have questions to ask.If you answer correctly,I will let you lift my veil.Don't think much before answering.I am already feeling so sleepy!

S:  How...How am I supposed to answer?You have not asked yet.

A:  Sorry.So the question is-Does Shivaay Singh Oberoi love Anika,his wife?

S:  Yes.

A:  Will he stay with her,always?

S:  Yes.

S:  Hmmm....Will he love her even after she gets old?

S:  Yes.

A:  Does he accept her wholeheartedly?

S:  Yes.

A:  Okay.You may proceed now.

Then,Shivaay lifts Anika's veil holding with both hands.She is looking down.He lifts her chin up at his finger tip.And their eyes meet.Anika's face is glowing in pure happiness in the light of candles.Shivaay says-

S:  You are the most beautiful bride in the world.

A:  Why?

S:  Because you are Shivaay Singh Oberoi's bride.