Together; Forever √√

|Nineteen|

Hours passed, Annika was busy whole day running around Nani like a little girl who wants her things done. Actually it was other way around, Nani is the one who got restless regarding her earrings. She asked everyone, if they could possibly know, daughter in laws, sons even hitler like husband, but nobody knew what she was talking about! Annika doubted if nani forgot, or others are avoiding the topic. There were chances Nani forgot, what she did with her earrings! But as an obedient child, she followed her. Men of the house as usual didn't have time for this puny thing, Annika rolled her eyes when bade mama looked, unbelievingly, as if he was asked about God! Such insensitively are rare! She thought. They should be put on display for people, in an exhibition. A mother is asking for something so valuable for her, meant so much and they reach like that? Really? Isn't she their mother? Annika couldn't stand them nowadays. Well, the day was full of walking and searching around, completely unaware of the time lapse, they didn't find anything. Annika was surprised to see badi mamis reaction, it was unrequired created a doubt within her, her excuse was too lame. Annika would have definitely confronted mami if she had the authority of it. But she knows, one word and entire clan will turn up against her, and she can't afford to do that right now.

Tired and exhausted she returned back to room, at last realising the time, night was full on its glory. Finally getting time to look at her phone she found no message or calls from Shivaay, it was unexpected. Shivaay never leaves conversation in between, if something is stopped in between he had tendency to dig up the grave out of it, even more surprising is the fact that it was about her. She was angry, and he didn't call, it's usually strange.
What happened today? She was frustrated and exhausted, not even had a strength of lifting a limb but this isn't an usual thing to ignore. Still tired and exhausted While, lying on her bed, she dialled his number. Phone ringed other side but nobody answered, she dialled second time but again there wasn't any response, after going for third, she sat up with start forgetting her fatigue. This isn't shaping well! She thought, panic started to dwell upon her, tensed lines started to build, heartbeat became faster than usual, after no response from third try Annika's heart started to sink. Eveything non- pleasant, came into her head . This is exactly why she wanted him to go back, this continuous vulnerability isn't good for her, perils and aftereffect of these are too much to handle. Now, what will she do? Where should she look for him? And how will she leave this house unnoticed by these many people? She dialed the number a fourth time, but no answer. That was it, her body refused to stay calm, dropped on the beds edge, she prayed for his safety, continuously trying to calm raging nerves, she told herself, he is fine. Nothing will happen to him. He must be angry with her about morning incident, but she knew he will never ignore so many calls! The thought was burning her heart, cupping her head in complete distress, she self talked, " Shut up Annika. What are you even thinking? Shut up. He is fine. It's just I am unable to reach him, that's all, stop thinking stupid things. Yes....come on.... think how can you contact him?...... Khanna's in-laws? But I don't have their number, may be i should ask someone? ......but I can't just go to them asking about it! Think what else.....yes..... khanna!...he must be in touch with Shivaay....yes ..call him..he would know." She fanatically dialled khanna's number but it didn't connect. She sat with a sunken heart, tears on the edge to pur themselves out. She can't cry... right now. No.
She hit phone two three times as if it will connect with said person. She moved and decided to go in search of him, whatever happens she won't sit here like this.

Suddenly, A commotion was heard outside the building, she wouldn't have paid much attention, if the whisper after rustling was avoidable, either she is hallucinating or it was Shivaay's voice, to her relief it was actually Shivaay's voice calling her. And it was definitely him, when she looked outside. A sigh of relief but followed by a bigger fear.
What is he even thinking?

Shivaay is standing gleefully, an expectation of being received with same fervent happiness, but desires and reality never correlates. Annika looked annoyed. Now what? He thought.