Shivaay Pov

I came in my room after taking laptop from Om.  Finally I can do work without any disturbance. After changing i came but my  thoughts were roaming around today event.

First that Manav told everyone about the guitar thing that no one knows except him and Dadi. It's been so many years I had  played guitar last time maybe college day.

And today I saw new side of Anika. I know she like to help others but the way she told me to use money  for needy people. We donates in many NGO but I feel something different when that old lady bless us. The smile on her face and  the shine on Anika eyes itself telling how happy she is after helping that lady. Her view of seeing the world is something else.

I was doing work when I felt some  weight on shoulder. I looked towards Anika who is sleeping with her head on my shoulder peacefully. And unknowingly she held my arms in her hand.

Some hair strands were on her forehead  I tuck them behind her ear. I take the book from her hand. It's some fictional book more precisely love story she never mentioned that she read book of this genre. My work was completed already  so I thought to read and even I don't  know when I slept.

I jerked off because of sudden break. I would have hit myself but before that Anika put her hand to which i am grateful. And like always she is not ready to agree what I am saying so I thought to play along and it's seriously so much fun to irritate her.

And message pop up on my phone.  Manav has sent me picture. I open the picture to find it's my and Anika picture  sleeping  with a caption cute couple.He has got another reason to tease me.

I texted back.

" Delete picture this instance of time."

" You really think I am going to listen you. I am thinking to put this picture on my story. " He replied.

" Fine you can I have a very good of yours " I replied back. It's very old picture of him when he  is changing he forgot to  close the door . I take pictures of him. 

" You have those with you ..." Came his reply.

" What did you think of yourself Manav now delete this picture good night ".

I kept looking that picture. It's looking like we are sleeping peacefully hugging eachother. Talking over the phone or seeing eachother  on video call is totally different thing than meeting physically. We have long distance relationship this is one of the main reason we are not that much comfortable with proximity.

And whatever phase we are in we both are happy that's the only thing I want for own. Whatever I learnt about marriage, relationship is seeing Dada jii and Dadi they are perfect example. I have seen dadi after dadaji death she didn't sit and shed tears else she try to keep herself happy only for dada jii because he always want her to be happy.

If dadi was here today she would be very happy seeing Anika. She has all the qualities that dadi want for my wife.I am missing you Dadi. I wish you were here to bless us today.
But where ever you are I know you are happy that's enough for me.

After working late I slept.

Next morning,

I get ready in tshirt and track pants  I take mine jacket as it's little cold here.  It's early morning also. We are going cloud end  this place is located approx 10  km from the Library Road  here in and marks the geographical end of the hill town. Tour guide will be here anytime.  Ishaan is not joining us as he is not able to walk this much he is going for site seeing with elders.

I came down to my surprise all were present their.

" Here he came " Manav said.

" You guys  are ready . Guide must be here in sometime. " I said.

" Because we are very excited bhaiya now come we have to go " gauri said.

" Gauri why this bag is so heavy " om said. 

" I have put water bottle some snacks and other essential item. "

" Gauri we are going for few hours only " om said in disbelief.

" You guys don't start now. Me and Rudra made some plan.  "  Manav said.

" What plan ?? " Ranveer asked.

" We all were split in teams of two then we will race that which team is going to reach the point first "

" Great idea Rudra. It's seems very intersting so all of you get ready to lose " ranveer said.

" Ranveer confidence is good but over confidence " om said.

" So teams are going to same as yesterday so everyone. Get ready let's see who is going to win. " 

Then he came towards me.

" You have to be great full to me " he said.

" And what for ?? "

" I planned this so you and bhabhi can spend some time alone. No need to thank me I know I am great friend " he said left winking.

He is not gonna change. I shook my head at his madness. Soon the guide came after instructing we all left.
And today I saw Anika in jeans and jacket other than traditional. Whenever we met I always saw her in traditional but she is looking different.

We reached the starting point.

" So meet you all at the main point so enjoy "  Manav said looking towards me.  I take the map all leave in different directions.

" Are we going to stand here only " Anika said.

"I am trying to find out the short way. Wait let me check in Google map."

I take out my phone. But Anika snatched from me. 

" Their is no network here so now come "

We started walking hardly it's 15 min Anika stop me. I looked behind me.

"Shivaay why are you walking like bullet train. You engrossed so much that it's only your ultimate goal in your life. If it's would be in your hand you will make me walk whole day. I can't walk this fast. " She said.

"You are the one who want to go fast. "
I said moving towards her.

"But that doesn't mean you will walk no sorry run like this " she said with sarcasm.

" Come sit here. " I saw the empty bench. Their are tourist but not much.

She sit their for 5 mins.

" You want water " she said passing the bottle.

" No " I said sitting beside her.

"It's your first trekking. " I asked her.

" Yes I never got chance. You came
mussoorie first time "

" Yes I travel out of India most of the time  didn't get chance to explore India much. Come."

We start walking. She take out her phone and start recording video.

" What are you doing ?? "  I asked her

" Making videos you know memories that we can preserve for life time. After long time when you will see this it remind you of good things. " after making videos mostly of me.

Talking about our interest likes and dislikes we walked ahead.This place is very rocky with oak forest kind of area.

I am trying to find network that I walked ahead I thought Anika is coming behind me.

" Anika give  me your phone " I asked her but didn't get any reply. I looked back but she was nowhere is seen. I walked back but she is not their also.

I start finding her. Fear engulfed me  she is okay or not but where is she. It's been 10 min i am finding her.

I go towards opposite side then I saw her walking fast looking scared. What happened to her.

I walked fast towards her. I call her from behind. When she  looked me she literally run towards me and hugged me tightly. I was taken aback by sudden her move. She is breathing heavily.

" Anika what happened ?? Where were  you " I said caressing her back to calm her down.

" There.... are dogs behind...me "  I looked but there is nothing.

" Their is no dog Anika." I said but she is not ready to leave me.

"They were behind me just "

" Their is no one calm down first "  I break the hug. She is looking very sacred.

" Why you came here ?? I am finding you their "

" I am coming behind you suddenly their are two ways. I  take the second route their are 4-5 dogs  they start coming behind me. Even I don't know where I was going "

" You are sacred of dog's "

" I have very bad experience with dogs  they and me never go well together "  i start chuckling  listening her. She is now looking so cute.

" Here I am near to get an heart ache and you are making fun of me. You stand here and laugh I am going. " she said and start walking again in same direction.

" Anika you want to go to dogs " and the look on her face. I couldn't control myself and start laughing. She get more annoyed. She start walking ahead.

" Anika wait " I said and walked behind her.

" Okay I am sorry I shouldn't have laughed but you are looking so cute at that time "

" Now why are you coming behind me go and laugh there. " She said.

"  Anika listen to me "

I came behind her she keep her foot on stone there before she fall I held her hand.  She winched in pain.

" Careful Anika. That's why I am telling you to walk slowly. You would have hurt yourself. Let me see." I bend to see her ankle.

" Shivaay what are you doing I am fine " she get back. Held my hand.

"But let me see your ankle got twisted"

" Shivaay don't touch my feet see it's fine . "  She hold my hand.

" If it's necessary I would check " I told her. This ideology in India that man can't touch their partner feets. Then why this is not applicable to women. Man and women both are equal.

" Shivaay I am fine see " she said walking.

" It is not paining right "

" No it is not now come or else we lose that I don't want. "

" It's very nice to way to change the topic  that you always do "

" Me when I did this ". She said.

" You know this better than me. Why didn't you let me see feet because man can't touch their partner feets "

" What no I am fine that's why I didn't let you . I don't believe in all this thing . If you don't know how to give foot massage  than learn after marriage you have to give me " she said. She and her ways to twist the conversation. 

" Now come "  we start walking but this time neither i  left her hand nor she take her hand back.

And it's feel nice to have her hand in mine. She has become an important part of my life. In this 10 mins I felt like someone has snatched something from me. This feeling I felt for someone other than my family. Her presence effects me. I am so confused with my own feelings.

Soon we reached the main point. I tried to spot om ,gauri , priyanka ranveer but didn't find anyone it's means we are first one to come here.

" Shivaay no one is here means we are the first one to come here " she said excitedly."And look it's so beautiful around. Such a scenic strech of lush deodar. "

Their are tourists also mostly couple or group of students or friends some children's and elderly couple sitting seeing the beauty of nature. Others are taking photos some are talking laughing enjoying.

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Here is the another update. I hope you like this.  It's just the starting so get ready for more shivika moments. My offline exams are going to start from next week. So I will try to update as soon as possible but might be next update will delayed. So sorry for inconvenience. Keep loving and supporting.

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