Anika Pov

Then we played hacky sack, family tag then 7 stones. And truth to be told we all had so much fun. Playing this games after years which we are played in our childhood. Now reliving that memories giving other Kind of peace and joy.

Now we are playing rope pulling.
It's going to single vs couple. Manav, ranveer and rudra are in one team. Me Shivaay and Om gauri in one as priyanka is not playing. Elders were inside playing cards.

" So ready everyone " priyanka said yes.

Gauri standing at first then om after me and at last Shivaay.

" Don't put to much pressure your hand is already injured " he said from behind.

"What's with you today with scaring."
I said which he frown.  But this little gestures make my heart flutter.

Bhaiya bhabhi you can talk later now start. As the game start we trying hard and we are close to winning suddenly they left the rope making lost our balance we are all fall on ground. Me on Shivaay and gauri on om. In a reflex Shivaay hand came on my stomach and my hand held over his. And cherry on top my bracelet chain stuck on his cufflink.When I realised our position I hurriedly stand it's very awkward as everyone is looking towards us with teasing look.
I tried to untangle bracelet but it's not ready to leave and I huff in annoyance.

" Wait let me."  he slowly untangle.

" What the hell guys??? " Om shouted.
And their this three were laughing their ash off.

" They did purposely " Shivaay said. He give one  look to Om
which he nodded. And they started running behind them. Making them run also. And their chasing game start.

Manav run towards my side and hide behind me.

" Bhabhi please save me from your finance or else he will surely kill me. "

Shivaay also run behind him.

" Anika move aside ". Shivaay trying to catch him.

" Bhabhi please don't move I am your brother don't  please bhabhi. "

" Shivaay leave him na "

" See bhabhi is in my team . I know bhabhi you are the one who will save me "

" You leave her and come in front Manav "

" Ohk now both of you Stop " I said loudly enough to stop everyone.

For a second they looked shocked seeing their expression I can't stop my laughing.

"Bhabhi you scared us " Manav said coming in front and in a second shivaay held him.

" Now where you will go " Shivaay said smirking. Om also held Manav from one side.

"This is not fair leave me you both "

"What you did sometime ago. That was fair right " giving him smack on his head.

" Bhabhi gauri why are  you standing like this help me from your cruel husband's. " He said making the most innocent face.

" Cruel right om " Shivaay again smack him on head. Ishaan is giggling like anything. He is having so much fun seeing Manav like this.

I looked towards Gauri She shrugged helplessly.

" You guys solve this by yourself . Come bhabhi " we came and sit their at one corner. And Manav last hope was gone.

Shivaay, om Ranveer all were taking all advantage today  pulling his leg. All were enjoying this state of Manav.

" Manav bhaiya is gone today " gauri said smiling.

" That he is . Manav don't have siblings ." I asked gauri.

" He don't have any and his parents live in New York and bhaiya don't want to leave India so he is living here alone. He is always like this from the time I know him."

" Let's go bhabhi or they are not going to leave him today. "

" Guys leave him now " I Said as we proceed towards their direction.

" Ohh finally you guys came for my rescue. "

He said as Shivaay and Om leave him.

" This devil people " he said glaring them.

" Who is saying ?? " Shivaay comment making all them laugh.

" You all come and have lunch. You become the children only " pinky mom said.

" Yeah coming "

" Let's go before choti maa come here" om said.

We are freshen up and has our lunch.
Now what the plan.

" Do whatever you guys want we  elders are not going to join as we are tried now and we have our plan. " badi maa said.

" What plan maa " gauri asked.

" That's not for you guys to know "

" We planned camp fire at garden " ranveer said.

After having lunch all again get busy in board games. Shivaay left to his work. It's almost evening time I was in my room when I get Shivaay message to meet him outside the farm. What's with him today. I messaged him but didn't get his reply. I called him his phone is switched off. With no other option I came outside to find no-one. Then why he called me.

I turned to go back inside only to hit by wall. Wait when did wall came here. I opened my eyes only to find h standing. I rub my forehead. Something is up with him today.

" Atleast look when you walk " he said.

" It's not my mistake you only behaving like a ghost today. Coming from nowhere and scaring me "he give seriously I am looking like a ghost look.

"Come we are getting late  " he said moving towards the car.

" Wait where are we going "I asked him walking behind him.

" You forgot the painter call me  gifts are ready . So to get them I didn't remember the route from the main road. "

" Oh yeah but wait let me get my bag "

" Wait no need for that "

As we are proceeding towards car driver come.

" No need and keep the eye . No mistakes "

" Ohk sir "

Before he take the driver seat I sit before him.

" I will drive "

" No you are not. Your hand is already injured."

" It's healing. And I am going to drive or else I am not coming "

Muttering something inaudible he take the passenger seat. He get agree so easily something is really coming on by a look I can say.

I enter the location and ignite the engine.

" Gauri asked you something related to gifts. "

" No."

" She is very excited to know about her gift like every year she is trying one or other way to find out. "

" Oh she is very much like me. I also do this with Rudra. " I said remembering our rakhi.

" Anika where you lost " shivaay said.

" Nothing I am thinking about time. How fastly it fly. I remember the time when rudra was one year old. First time I tied the Rakhi on his tiny hand and now. "

" Don't you think you are getting emotional more this days."

" Because I have best counsellor with me. " I said smiling. I know he is referring yesterday incident.

" Then where is my fee's "

" What you want as your fees "

" That I will leave on you "

After 20 mins we reached the store.

" Sir your order "

" Thank you so much. Payment is already done "

" It's my job sir "

I looked the 4 frames in his hand.

" We ordered two then four "

" Two are mine "

" I want to see " I said taking the frame.

" No not now "

" Shivaay please " I said making the most innocent face that I can. 

" Fine " he forward two frames.

I carefully open the first only to get shocked. I looked towards Shivaay who is admiring the pictures.

I asked him to give his pictures with Gauri and priyanka but in one it's Priyanka and Om childhood picture it's for priyanka and in other Gauri childhood pic with her parents.

" Shivaay this... " he cut me in between.

" I know what you are saying but this are the best pictures I have." Yet again he surprised me. This show how much selfless person he is.

" It's beautiful I am sure they both gonna love this. "

" You are not going to show that two "

" No " he said taking the driver seat.
I sit on passenger seat.

" What about the attackers you found something." I asked remembering the incident.

" They are all arrested and been at the right place so don't think about that "

"Shivaay stop the car "

" Wait why " he asked.

" You just stop " he parked the car at corner.

" I want to drink tea come " I said looking at the small tea stall.

" You can at farmhouse . It's unhygienic here "

" No please I want to drink here come. " Before he say I came out of car.

I walked towards the stall with Shivaay behind.

" Bhaiya two cups ginger tea."

" Ohk mam "

" I don't drink tea and specially here " shivaay said.

" It's your fees shivaay and trust me try you will love this. Drinking tea and having Maggie in such a good whether is something you can't miss."

" Don't tell me you love Maggie " he asked.

" Who don't love Maggie  "

" I already have 3 at home and now you also " shivaay muttered. It always feel nice how he always consider me in each and everything in family.

" You said something " I narrowed my eyes.

" I didn't. And I don't eat Maggie." he said causally.

"Seriously Shivaay.  That heavenly thing . How can you do this. You are fine right"I said touching his forehead with the back of my palm.

" You don't enjoy life didn't you. Always glued to your lover's. " I said quoting. And I am dieing to laugh seeing the expression on his face but I controlled it's so much fun to annoy him.

" Seriously Anika you also started. "

" I am saying whatever I saw Shivaay. Tell me who do work in vacations. "

" You are getting jealous don't you. " He said smirking. I rolled my eyes why I will get jealous from non-living thing.

The shopkeeper give us the tea. I passed to shivaay who hesitantly take. I know he is not at all comfortable he is not used of this things but I also know he is not going to say also.

I take the first sip it's feel so nice. I looked at shivaay who is lost in some thoughts.

" Shivaay " I called but he didn't heard.

I keep one hand on his and called him.

" Yes you were saying something " he asked coming out from his reverie.

" What happened you seem lost. If you are not comfortable don't drink."

" No sorry I  just zoned out " he take the cup and take the first sip.

" It's good " he said.

" I told you "  we are drinking tea in a comfortable silence.

"What you brought the first thing from your first salary " I said before I can control myself. I just asked out of curiosity.  Because I am sure he didn't brought anything from himself.

" I brought the shawl for Dadi " and the spark in his eyes while telling about dadi I noticed.I got to know from Om that he is most closest to dadi.

" You missed her don't you "

" Yes I missed her. You know if Dadi were here I know she is most happiest person after meeting you " he said.

" Me?? " I asked being confused.

"Because you are exactly the way dadi wants my wife to be. " He said smiling.

"You have her picture I want to see "

Shivaay take out his phone and unlock and scrolling.

" Here " he passed his phone. Their is his picture with Dadi. And truth to be told I get memorised she is looking so beautiful and young in that picture.

" She is looking so beautiful and young. " I said.

" It's mine last picture with her. Whatever I am who I am today is because of dada jii and dadi. "

" Their was love marriage or arrange??? "

"Arrange marriage but their is something else in between them they were perfect. Even I can't understand them. I remembered after Dada jii deaths dadi never cried. When I asked her the reason she said dada jii is physically away from us but he is their with her in her heart till the last breath. He will be in peace seeing her happy so that's what she was doing. Then why she will shed tears when she knows that he didn't like at all. When he is there with her in everything. And what dada jii want. They both were their with eachother in every situation. Even mom dad bade papa  badi maa used to fight but I never saw dada jii and dadi. " I smiled listening him.

" I wish I could meet them." I keep the empty cup aside.

" I also wish the same " he said in a low voice but I heard.

" What the first thing you brought from your salary. "

" The first thing i brought was gifts for orphanage children. Then gifts for maa, papa and Rudra. " I said remembering the time when I got my first salary. Children's were so happy getting the gifts.

" What for yourself ???" Shivaay asked.

" Nothing as that time I spent more than half salary in gifts then whatever remain I deposit in Bank. "

" It's quite impressive. "

" We should be get going. " to which I nodded. This time Shivaay didn't let me drive.

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