Shivaay pov

After the celebration I came back in room. I am going to be mama soon. So happy for Priyanka and Ranveer.

After checking some emails I came down as it's dinner time. Everyone is present except bade papa and Om. I just hope things are ohkk between them. So I thought to call them.

But reaching their what I heard is something I never excepted. Indirectly because of me bade papa is away from his family. I don't know when the things get so wrong . How can bade papa think like this whatever I am doing is because of money.

Money doesn't matter to me. Happyness and togetherness is something that matter to me most. And bade papa he is hiding so much inside himself.

He should have told me what he want. I would have left everything without thinking twice. The thing that hurt the most he thinks I am doing all this just for money. Don't he have trust on me.
He is the one who taught me about business.

I need some air . I am feeling suffocated. I have to calm myself down.
I take the keys from the driver came to this lake which is nearest to the farmhouse.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realise other presence. Until and unless I felt sudden weight on my shoulder. In a second I know who is the person. I was shocked at that moment what she is doing their.

I tried to break the hug but her hold just tighten. I stopped struggling. What these questions were revolving in my head like anything. What if bade papa said something to her. I tried again and this time I successfully break the hug.

And I turned towards her. Her eyes were filled with tears, nose were red.

I don't want to shout at her I am not in condition to control. Because of dust also it's making me difficult to breathe also.

I was taken aback when she shouted at me. I never saw her talking like this to others. She just came behind me . When she knows it's  not safe . What if something happened to her. This thought is enough to make me angry.

Because of shouting I started coughing. I am feeling so suffocated. It's becoming difficult for me to breathe also. I forgot to take medicine. With great difficulty I asked her to bring my medicine.

Without delaying for a second she run to take my medicine. After having medicine I sat on near by bench. I just lost my energy feeling so exhausted physically and mentally both.

I know she is scared its mine mistake that I forgot to take medicine. When I told her she again became angry.

This was just so new to me. I just handled everything myself only. My emotions , feelings and problems I kept to myself. It's difficult for me to open up. I am not a expressive man. I just don't want to worry  others because of me.

But I have to understand that my life is not anymore mine. Their is some one I have to think about her before anything. When I expect her to open up to me , except that she will share her worry and problem then she is also expecting from me.

And I told her whatever was going on in my head. I made up my mind that I will convince Om to go London with bade papa. If that makes their relation better I will do that.

And Anika's question take me offgaured. I know it's going to be tough but I will handle myself.

" Think about your descision again Shivaay. After whatever you decide but remember I am their with you"

That's it I just lost my emotions  overtook me that very moment. I hugged her this feeling of someone when you are low. Their is someone who is their with you without excepting anything in return.

First time ever their is someone who is their with me when I am feeling so vulnerable. The feeling that  I carved for somewhere deep down in my heart.

Letting this moment sink  in for lifetime. I am so grateful to God for having this person in my life. Every moment I feel happy over my decision of having her as my life partner.

I hurriedly wipe the wetness that is forming in my eyes. I controlled myself.

And out of nowhere Anika said she loved the pasta that I made for her. At first I thought I listened wrong but again she asked me to make for her.
It's first time she demanded something from me by herself.

I also told her that I wanted to say from the time I had seen her in saree but didn't get chance.

And got a very weird explaination of not liking the saree. She never ever give answer directly.

As I moved back. I found her shivering. She is rubbing her palms. She is not even wearing shawl or jacket. It's cold outside and it's seems like it's going to be rain anytime. Why she is so careless.

I got my coat which was on bench and wrap around her. Day before yesterday she is having fever and  now standing here in cold.

As of now I have to manage that nothing good of friend or else he is going to spill beans to everyone.

In everything I lost track of time. I see the time it's already late. We should get going. Only to find Anika lost in thoughts looking aimlessly towards the water.

" Anika come let's go. "

" Shivaay no please after sometime I am feeling good here. "

" But "

" Please "

" Ohk fine "

After standing in silence suddenly Anika asked.

" What the reason you find peace looking at water I am trying  but unable to figure out. "

" I love the sound of waves hiting the rocks.  "I looked towards Anika who is already looking at me with curiosity in her eyes.

" Why"

" Because it's inspiring . I love the way how water comes together, form waves, flow and crash against the rocks or other things. Gets disappeared and  again come back with that  greater forces. 

They remind me that not matter how many times you fails, how many times you are feeling low or broken. Gather yourself and keep trying. Being resilient. "

" You surely need to open up your clinic Shivaay you will earn more."
Came her reply to which I chuckled.

"No need I am happy being an businessman."

" With businessman I remembered something when is award function. "

" I don't know the date and I am not sure I am going to attend. "

" What?? Why ???"

" There are many other things that need my attention than attending the function. "

" But it's also important. You should attend the function. It's a big thing. If I have in your place I surely gonna attend the function ."

" Bade papa used to win this award before me. And this time he is in India only. I don't want him to think this in other way. And I never attended this function before also Mishra or Om had recieve in behalf of me. "

" You should attend it you know everyone will be happy seeing you recieving the award. "

Before I can say anything I got call from Mishra why he is calling me at this time.

I pick up the call.

" Now what you have done Mishra ?"

" Sir the USA delegates want to have send the contract and they want to final today only. I tried to postpone this but they want to finalize. I had send you the contract I had seen their are some clauses that you have to seen.  "

" Ohkk I will check and let you know. And why their are changed in clause when we clearly mentioned them. "

" I talked to them regarding this but they want to talk with you. "

" Fine schedule a conference with them after 2 hours. If they don't agree with that then I am cancelling this deal. "

"Ohk sir  "

I cut the call.

I thought to go back peacefully and catch some sleep. But guess not possible for today.

" Let's go I have conference. "

" At this time "

" Time zone problem it's urgent also. "

We make our back. Anika insist me to drive but I didn't let her. I started driving Anika settle on passenger looking outside.

After sometime we reached. I looked towards Anika but she already slept.

" Anika "

No response. I keep my hand on her shoulder and lightly shake her.

" Maa please let me for 5 mins. " Came her reply.  She is in deep sleep.

" Anika wake up you can't sleep in car whole night. "

" No reply "

With no other option I played music in high volume. She open her eyes in a second.

" What was that ?? "

" I tried to wake you up but you are not in mood. So no other option. "

" Sorry I don't know when I slept. "

" It's okay. "

I found om sitting in garden in our way.

" You should talk to him. "

" Yeah "

Anika goes inside . I make my way towards Om. I keep my hands on his shoulder.

" Why are you sitting here Om in this cold whether. "

I said setting beside him.

" When you came "

" Just now. Tell me what happened. "

" Nothing Shivaay. "

"From when you start lieing to me. When you know you can't lie to me.  Tell me Om. "  Even though I know the reason.i can't let him know that I heard their conversation.

" Again the same thing Shivaay why can't he understand that I don't wanna go London. Then why always he kept saying. And it's not the first time. From the childhood he  just want others to follow him his orders. He want other to do what he want. Firstly, he want me to join the business when he clearly know that I don't have any interest. Then my marriage he didn't accept Gauri for long time. Then now he want me to shift to London. When he clearly know my priorities. Why again and again same thing. "

" He is not wrong Om. "

" Really Shivaay you are defending him. "

" Firstly that person is your father so respect him. Second think as a father Om. Keep yourself in his place. Whatever he is doing he is doing as a father Om. You can't disrespect him like that.

He just want his children's to have secure future. Nothing is wrong in that.  And about living in London. I already said this and I am saying again. He also want to live with his children and grandchildren at this age. Why are you not understanding.

Tell me you are also a father right. You also want Ishaan to have good future don't you.  Whatever you are doing is for Ishaan future right. You want him happy.  When you will be become old. You also want to live with Ishaan.

Then why bade Papa is wrong Om. It's time you make the decision. And from my point of view you should listen to bade papa what he is saying. For you only he agreed at last as being you as architecture. And get agreed for your marriage also. And now when he is asking one thing it's your duty to fulfill that.

You are saying selfish to bade papa. Then now what are you doing. You are also being selfish here. "

" Shivaay if he want he can also come to India and live with all of us. With his family and in his country also."

" Bade papa might have his own reasons as you have your. "

"Neither you nor bade papa is wrong Om. Think properly and make descision for how long you are going to scratch it."

" Ishaan will not able to live without you Shivaay even for a day. You also know how difficult is to handle him when you go for any business trip. "

" Om Ishaan is child now. I know at first it will be difficult for him also. But with time he will adjust himself. Don't use Ishaan as excuse. Make your decision wisely. 

" You had your dinner "

" Yes I had it. Manav told you had taken bhabhi on dinner."

" It's already late so go and sleep "

" Shivaay I asked you something. "

" It's just a sudden plan Om nothing else. Now go and sleep. "

Om goes to his room. I make my way in kitchen. I need coffee it's a exhausting day mentally and physically both.

Wait in this all Chao I forgot that Anika also didn't have dinner. She came behind me. Now she slept without eating anything. I go towards her room. I knocked but no response she is already slept.

I came back in my room. I have conference also. After making my self presentable. I checked the contract.

Around 2am conference come to end. I lay down on bed and slept.

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