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(Anika's pov)

I don't know why but I'm feeling light hearted now. Maybe, because I finally had a meaningful talk with Shivaay. I sat there In front of mirror blow drying my hairs.

I was still in bathrobe. I decided to do hairs and make up first and then wear that heavy lehenga.

Green was the theme for tonight's function. I decided to go for straight hairs with curls at end . Getting done with my hairs, I applied mascara making sure it's thick and opted for smokey eyes. Finally applying red lipstick, I looked in mirror to check if everything was perfect.

Making sure everything is perfect, I changed my attire but damn I didn't notice that my blouse had so many hooks behind.

"Hello, Gauri. I need your help. Come to my room na.." Throwing the phone on the bed, I tried attaching the two ends but failed every time.

I was so busy into joining hooks that I didn't even realize someone was standing behind me unless the breath hit my shoulder.

"Ga..." I stopped in mid as soon as a hand touched my skin. I gasped knowing whom it was.

"Shivaay!..

"Shh..let me help you with this." Just his mere touch gave me goosebumps. I shivered as his finger glide down my back.

"I thought..I had called Gauri." I tried not to stammer .

"You did but she was busy helping Mallika so she asked me if I could ask what help you needed." He whispered closely in my ears with his lips touching my ears.

I bet my heartbeat was so fast that even he could hear it outside. I hate to say but he still has same effects on me as he had 5 years back.

"Done." He spoke. I sighed turning towards him. Damn! He looked hot. I checked him out from bottom to toe. Me and him were actually colour coordinating.

"Done checking me out babe?" His words brought  me back to reality.

"Huh! Who said I was checking you out!" I lied;)

"Whatever makes you sleep at night sweetheart. " He winked and turned around to walk out.

"Umm..Shivaay." I called making him stop in his tracks.

"Yes?"

"Thank you." He just smiled waving his hands.

"Anika" he called.

"Yes?"

"You look beautiful." I surely knew my traitor cheeks had turn pink. Gosh! Anika come back from Dreamland. We are already late for the function.

Quickly wearing my Teal Green Jacket, I walked out of room not before grabbing my room keys and clutch.

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"Marne ka irada hai kya sweetheart?" Dev stood Infront of me . I playfully smacked his arm walking past him.

"From when did you started using these cheesy lines Mr.Abodhro?" Oh shi*! I smacked myself mentally for speaking out that word aloud. I looked at Dev to find him looking at me with blank face.

"Dev..i'm..", before I could apologize he went away. I sighed knowing I spoiled his mood making him remember his past.

"Anika why are you standing there dear, go and apply Mehendi on your hands." Ragini's mom said pulling me with her.

"Aunty I will surely ..."

"I know you will say that you will apply afterwards but I will not listen to you now." She interrupted leaving no space for argument.

"She is my daughter. Make sure you apply best design on her hands." She instructed the artist while patting my head." I smiled at her sweet gesture. I so wanted to go behind Dev but I was stuck here.

I looked around to find Gauri and Mallika sitting opposite to me while Ragini on the swing surrounded by 4 Mehendi artist working on each of her hand and leg.

I smiled seeing Vikram coming to her every now and then to ask if she needs anything. Awww, he is so cute.

"Mam, what name should I write on your hand?" Artist asked before I could answer my phone ringed.

Shivaay's name displayed on the screen. Wait! I don't remember saving his number in my phone. Gauri must have did that.

I picked up the call with my free hand.

"Yes Shivaay."

"This is for you sweetheart." He spoke and cut the call. What did her mean? And all of sudden the hall lights got dim and there entered Shivaay with Arnav and Om following behind.

"Mehendi laga ke rakhna.." They started dancing on the song. With every lyrics he sang his eyes never left mine. I blushed thinking indirectly he is saying all this to me.

Soon Gauri and Mallika joined and so did Vikram.  They danced perfectly on the tunes.

I stood up thanking the artist and made way to the back stage . Now it was showtime. Yes, I had specially prepared a dance item for tonight.

https://youtu.be/HgIW7P4dsXU

As soon as I did my last step, claps and hoots were what I heard. Every other member appreciated me for my performance.

"Do, what a khidkitod performance it was!" Rudra spoke as I sat beside him.

"Thank you Rudy."

"Di when did you prepare this dance?" Asked Gauri.

"I practiced it 2 days before, chutki."

"Om can you do me a favour."

"Just order milady."

"Aww, that's sweet of you. I'm really hungry could you please bring something for me to eat!"

"Sure." He smiled and walked away. I saw Gauri looking at his retreating figure with a smile on her face. Oh! Someone is soon falling in love.

Where did Om go? It's been 15 minutes since I'm waiting for him to arrive. Ughh! I feel rats are playing in my stomach.

A slight tap on my shoulder brought me back to reality. I turned around to find Dev standing with a bowl of pasta in his hands.

"First have this and then we will talk.." he spoke as soon as he saw me opening my mouth to speak something.

I nodded while he forwarded the spoon In front of my mouth. I eagerly took a bite not able to control anymore.

"You know..you are my life saviour." I spoke in between chewing the food.

"Shh..no talking while eating ."

"Okay dad!" I passed a sarcast making him shook his head in disbelief.

But something caught my eyes making me stop in mid .

....to be continued.

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I know many of you are patiently waiting for Shivika scene to come up and trust me they are on the way:)

Precap:- Devakshi finally?

Anika's dress for Mehendi function.

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