Shivika... I Want You Back

Chapter 22

Annika's POV

I went downstairs as soon as I got free from my husband. Kunal and Gauri were already downstairs almost done with the preparations for Mehendi.

"I am so sorry; I actually lost the track of time." I apologized as both of them looked at me. To my surprise both of them were not angry instead they had a smirk on their face.

"Well, it's no surprise that you were late." Kunal said and Gauri elbowed him. "What, we are not blind, I can see the love bite on her neck" he said defensively.

Heat crept up its way to my face and subconsciously my hand went to cover up my neck.

Gauri was glaring Kunal as if throwing daggers at him.

"Ignore him. You know he doesn't really have a filter on that stupid mouth of his." Gauri hugged me and Kunal gave her a mean look. "We took care of everything; I am actually happy to see you like this" she added, and I gave her a smile.

Kunal gave a salute and went off to work. And dragged Gauri with him.

I was still covering my neck, remembering the events of last night and smiled to myself.

"This preparation is shit" I was brought out of my thoughts and saw Kirti giving me a dirty look.

"Excuse me" no one and I mean no one said that about my plans.

"You heard me. With that stupid game of yours last night. I know you have a thing for my boss that's why you came with that lame handcuff idea." She accused

I was just staring at her not sure what to say, but I let her complete.

"You thought you can drug my boss into having sex then you are absolutely out of your mind." She sneered and left before I could say anything.

To be honest I didn't want to spoil my mood, so I just ignored her and went to complete the decorations and see if everything is up to the bride's expectations.

It was almost evening and everyone came down to start the ceremony. I changed into a dark emerald saree and some gold jewelry. I was waiting for Shivaay but he was no where to be seen and he was not answering his phone.

All the ladies gathered and started the ceremony. Kavya was having the time of her life and Kunal was staring at her lovingly which made me miss Shivaay even more. Where was he?

Saumya came and sat for mehendi and was blushing profusely. I was about to go to her when Rudra followed on his heels, with a red face as well. I connected the dots and now I was the one with pink cheeks due to embarrassment. The little brother found the anchor to his life and it made my heart pleased.

I tried calling Shivaay once again, but he was not answering. No call, no reply to my text. He is not getting away with it, I said to myself. Another interesting thing I noticed was the increasing closeness between Om and Gauri. She still had her tattoo from Om on her neck, and every so often Om would glance at it and Gauri would look down brushing her hand nervously over it.

"Hey gorgeous" I turned and saw the man I was waiting desperately to show up.

"Where the hell were you? I called you and texted you, about a hundred times and you didn't reply once." I almost shouted. He can't just ignore me all these hours and come and say hey gorgeous. Doesn't work like. I huffed and turned around.

"Someone's angry." He teased. I glared him and he raised his hands up in surrender. "I had some urgent work to tend to, and my phone was on silent." He explained

"That's not a good enough reason." I said.

"I know. But I promise I won't ever do it again." He pleaded.

"Look at you to. Fighting like a married couple." Kunal popped up. I swear to God, he came at the worst timings.

I was already irritated, and he was elevating my already good mood. "What do you want?" I asked impatiently

"Me nothing. But Kavya was calling you and Gauri to get your hands filled with that disgusting and smelly thing." He scrunched up his nose. Everyone knew he hated henna and would roam around pissed in every wedding we arranged.

I gave a quick nod and started to follow, but Shivaay held me back.

"Will you not forgive me?" he pouted and gave a puppy dog face.

It felt so good to see him with his cute face like this.

"I missed you. I wanted to right beside me and I got worried when you didn't respond to the calls." I confessed.

"I missed you too baby. But I have something to make up for it." He placed a soft kiss on my fingers sending butterflies in my stomach.

"What?"

"It's surprise so I can't tell you. But I can show you."

He was teasing me, and I knew it. He knew I wasn't a patient person and I could see his lips forming that ever so sexy smirk on his face which was impossible to resist. So, I dropped the plan of getting henna.

"Show me."

"With pleasure." He took my hand and we went on a short drive.

"Where are we going." I asked impatiently.

He just gave me a heart-warming smile and took my hand in his placing a soft kiss, "Patience my love." He winked. He didn't let go of my hand for the rest of the drive.