After a really long and hectic day at work Annika was driving back home and was thinking to get a relaxing bath and then sleep. It was Friday night and she had a weekend off.
She was checking her phone again and again but not for checking if a certain someone had called or dropped a message after their fight this morning. Well that was what she was telling herself but even a slight look at her face was telling otherwise.

"Baghadbilla!! I don't even know what is wrong with this man. Aise hi thodi koi bhi jhagda karta hai " she frowned while talking to herself.
Shivaay and Annika had been married for two years and just like everyday they had gotten themselves involved in a banter which later on transformed into a fight. Although the reason behind it wasn't very serious.
Annika had called him "sadu" while he made fun of her cooking yada yada and ladies and gentlemen this is how the banter turned into a fierce fight.

Deep down they both were tired of keeping up with this facade of "farak nahi padhta " but also decided to keep up with the motto of "jaan jaaye lekin tadi na jaaye". Takkar ke ishqbaaaz after all. All Annika wanted was to hug him tight and snuggle into him. She loved him and so did he. However today the matter looked Serious. They hadn't talked to each other at all the whole day. Their work kept them busy but the hollowness in their hearts could be healed only in each other's arms.

Sighing Annika came out of her thoughts and parked the car in front of the mansion. Taking her belongings she walked towards their room hoping not to face the kanji eyed human.
She opened the door only to find the room eerily empty and silent. He wasn't home still. She looked at the clock. It was 10:00 pm. She knew He would be on his way back.
Taking her robe from the wardrobe she went to take a bath.

After about 15 minutes shivaay entered the room. He was extremely exhausted and wanted to slump on the couch but with her. He had Missed her so much. Maybe they exaggerated the whole thing. He heard the washroom door open. Their eyes met. They could easily see the yearning and love. But a little teasing hurt no one. Right ?

Composing herself Annika walked towards the mirror where shivaay stood. The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up and the tie was a bit loosened up. His perfectly gelled hair were a bit messed but he still looked perfect as always. Oh how much Annika wanted to throw away this king size ego of hers and jump into his arms.
"Done checking me out ?" He spoke with a smug smile on his face. Damnn why did this man have to be so adorably charming.
Annika knew what he was trying to do.
Taking a small amount of body lotion in her palms she applied it on her hands. "Whatever floats your boat" she replied in a singsong manner.
Shivaay knew his wife wasn't someone who'd give up so easily. If he was tadibaaz she was equally stubborn. But right now she looked extremely beautiful. She stood there in her bathrobe , hair open , her no makeup face and that heavenly scent of hers which drove him crazy.

Pulling her by her waist he rubbed his stubble with her cheek. Annika closed her eyes at the sensations. She clearly knew he was trying to make her lose to seduction but she wasn't going to give up easily. "I guess you should shower. You smell really bad" she spoke huskily in his ears and then bit the insides of her cheek trying not to laugh. Shivaay was baffled at this sudden move of hers. He smelled his shirt and Jeez! He actually needed to shower.
"Annikaaaaaaaa" he whined like a child not before giving her a stare and walked towards the bathroom. Once he was inside Annika laughed keeping her hand on her abdomen. This man was really unique but in a lovable manner of course. His confused face was still in her mind.

Shivaay came from the washroom after a nice, relaxing shower. Quickly wearing his night clothes he went to the balcony to find her.
As Soon as his eyes fell on her his heart rammed in his chest. She still affected him like she used to in the early days of their marriage. She was standing with her back facing him. Her long tresses were flowing with the wind and the moonlight cast a glow on her face Making it look even prettier.
Slowly walking to where she stood he stopped right behind her.

"How was your day ?"

"Fine. Yours?"

"Good." Shivaay replied in a very unusual tone.

They stood in silence with their hands resting on the parapet. Slowly shivaay intertwined his pinky finger with hers.
"Missed me?"

"Not at all" Annika replied with a playful smile still not looking towards him.

"Neither did I " shivaay spoke as if convincing himself.

"But I never asked" Annika was enjoying this game now. She bit her lower lip to stop herself from smiling.

"Yeah yeah I know. I've got an evil monkey as a wife after all"

"And what about the tadibaaz bhagadbilla that you are ?" Annika now spoke staring at him. His gaze was enough to burn her. Slow smiles crept up their lips and soon they burst into peals of laughter. Oh god! How much they missed all of this since morning.

Once their laughs subsided shivaay came behind her and wound his arms around her waist engulfing her in a back hug. He swept her hair to the other side and buried his face in the crook of her neck. He was home. Annika tilted her head a little more to give him more access and kept her hands on his that were resting on her abdomen.

Basking in each other's embrace was their favorite part of the day after having a hectic workday everyday.
"Shivaay, I missed you"

"Me too love"

"Why didn't you call me?" She asked with a pout.

"Babe I'm really sorry. I had continuous meetings today. You thought I didn't call because of the fight ? "

Annika felt like hitting herself. She thought he didn't call because of the fight while she too did the same.

"You didn't call because of our fight this morning?" He slowly turned her towards him while she avoided his gaze. Her eyes a bit welled up at the stupid stunt she pulled.

"Annika look at me" he spoke cupping her face slowly.

"Shivaay I'm sorry. I feel so stupid right now for behaving so childishly"

Shivaay planted a soft kiss on her forehead. "Annika there's nothing to feel bad about it. It's okay love. "

She leaned closer to him and captured his lips. Her hands found their way to his hair while his were encircled around her waist. After few seconds they parted and shivaay planted a sloppy kiss on her cheek to which she chuckled.

"Waise Annika don't cook ever again please" he spoke in a teasing way and received a smack on his arm.

Laughing , they basked again in each other's arms promising themselves to be the reason of each other's happiness forever. ❤️

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Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well and staying indoors. It has been really long since I updated this book so decided to write a glimpse of shivika's usual day something that all of us really wanted to see in the show.
Take care ❤️