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The next second she stepped back as her husband inched closer with his jaw clenched. She pressed her thighs yet moved back however just in time he caught her waist and dug his fingers over the silky cloth. By the next blink of their eyes, he smashed his lips over hers, his other hand gripped her nape and tilting at t certain angle. It was surprising acting from his side but not letting the moment run out, Annika responded to him. The kiss was dangerously hot with extreme passion. Their lips moulded and moved to sync with each other.

Yet another make-out session. A wild one. That too in front of many strangers. Rudra shook his head as he overlooked them in the position.

"Guys at least not this place!" Tej exclaimed walking into the crowd. Guests had gathered only to look at their locked lips. "Room, home and open area are all same to them." He muttered and silently inquired the visitors about wines or some snacks.

"I did say that I am already taken," Shivaay murmured as they broke out of the kiss. He rested his hands on her waist as she wrapped her arms around his torso and leaned over. He kissed her nose and smiled.

"Ok." Appealingly she added and Shivaay thawed similar to that of molten metal.

Awe!

"Owe! Yuck!" Rudra stuck his tongue out in a disgusting scene playing and stretched his hands for a glass of wine.

"No. Nah. No wine in front of parents. Also, you are underage." Tej cackled shaking his index finger and warned Rudra. Pouting at him Rudra strode with long steps taking the wired mic, he stood up straight gaining all attention.

"One, two, three mic testing." He coughed tapping the device. When it echoed with a higher voice than this he smiled satisfied and proceeded.

"Several of all would be guessing why the dinner is hosted when there is no event. Many people might have already linked to my brother's rumoured wedding. Well-" he checked the surroundings "-it's true. My favourite brother recently got married and I have my bhabi. She is handful to my brother but best sista to me." Annika showed her full sets of teeth.

The silence resonated with the open area. Seconds later many started staring at the older brother to confirm whether Rudra's words were true or both. And finding the oldest brother in arms of a lady it verified.

A roar of claps reflected.

"I will now hand over this mic to my father. He will explain more of this." He loosened the wire around his left leg and passed it to his father, who came up with an everlasting smile on his lips.

"I'm glad to receive you all ladies and gentlemen in this short term. This is a pleasurable moment for the Oberoi family. Today I would like to announce that my younger son Rudra is stepping into the entertainment industry by gaining a short role in a web series called 'Never Settle'." He momentarily paused giving some time to get the acknowledgement from the guest. "That's one thing however the main reason is our oldster son, Shivaay."

Jhanvi stepped in. "We are most happy with the entry of a new member of our family. Our daughter-in-law. Annika Gaikwad." She enthusiastically cheered as Shivaay and Annika walked to face them.

"My lad has been married for four months and more. We don't aspire the Internet to storm into this matter. Altogether we need them to be protected from the outer world." Tej gripped the black device as he rumbled with higher excitement than his age.

"May I speak?" Sonali Ahuja raised her glass of soft drink as the family completed the brief introduction of Annika and their families. Heeding her Jhanvi boobed and stepped aside to give her space.

"I will be frank to myself and you all. I wanted my daughter to be one of the Oberoi's, as the wife of Shiv I mean Shivaay." Many gasped. "One day, my long time friend, Arundhati invited me to her daughter, Anika's wedding. I did go. While enjoying the baraat I bumped into Shiv, whom I didn't know as heir of the Oberoi family but only as an event management team head. Miscellaneous moments later, at the last minute, Sonu revealed that she loved Shiv." She paused briefly looking at the young couple. "I'm glad that you both are today together. I'm scared if that day Shivaay wasn't present over."

"That day we had to stop the current wedding with another person and they both were married at the same auspicious time. That day they showed up their courage and spoke to my friend, Arundhati. I'm so glad it happened. Happy married life, both." She completed her speech with an energetic, and beautiful smile.

Arundhati and Harsh frowned upon hearing her words. It was all different to what happened that day. She expressed her perspective view and not the whole story. Of both Arundhati was tense more than him so decided to speak up she stepped forward. However, stopped when Tej blocked her way and bent over to whisper against her ears.

"Do you want to spoil your image of the next election? What will people think if they get to know that mother-in-law forced, my lad, to wed her daughter?" He asked. "This story seems more perfect. Perfect love story. Teen story. Haha."

Understanding him and his thoughts Arundhati sighed staying back while harsh gritted his teeth. One Aru wasn't enough in his life, another similar man popped up.

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It was past midnight.

Some had left parties conveying their wishes for the wedded couple.

However few stayed there talking and gossiping on juicy topics in the entertainment industry. The Ahuja's, the Sheikh's and the Rana's were among them with the entire family. Prohibiting the Sheikh's all seemed to enjoy it a lot but they were throwing deadly glares at Shivaay.

"I need to speak something." Siddarth cleared his throat and began.

"We aren't interested." Sameer, Mallika's father commented with an eye roll. "Tej I need to speak to you deeming an important part."

"Yeah sure. Bolo." Tej said sampling his chicken nuggets.

[Trans - Speak.]

"It's about Shivaay and more related."

"Hm."

"I don't want to spoil their married lives but he is the father of my grandchild." Heeding to this Shivaay choked on his cake bite and started coughing badly. Others omitting Mallika and Sid stared at Sameer with wide eyes and open mouths. On the other hand, Sid and Mallika shut their eyes knowing the outcome.

"What do you mean?" He asked after composing himself. "Do you have any idea how this will affect my matrimonial life? God."

"You should have thought before planning to sleep with my daughter. Now you are married to another person also spoiling her life."

"What? You are an elder and I do a lot respect you however you are wrong. I never looked at Mallika as such. She is my best friend. And about you speaking of this is a misunderstanding which will solve when Sid speaks."

"Speak up Sid! Because of this, our married life is at stake. Shivi is being pointed." Annika trudged forward and spoke to Sid making eye level.

"Yes! That's my child." He heard many gasps but still decided to continue. "I and Mallika have been seeing each other for the past five years. Somehow this happened and we couldn't muster the courage to inform you guys."

The Sheikhs' and Ranas' were left surprised and especially Sameer was too ashamed to look at the Oberoi, he had pointed fingers at them when he was wrong. He turned to look at his daughter, Mallika who by now had hung her head lower than average.

"We will give you some space to handle and digest everything." Kalyani declared openly.

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It's been four months and more, since our wedding and it's been bliss. It's just crazy how we got married. Surrounded by my in-laws we got wedded ❤. We might have missed the grandeur celebration with my family and friends but indeed it's beautiful and extraordinary.

27 December 2021 😊

Also pls don't search for her on any platforms since she isn't existing. We owe to not get distracted by any means to reach our destination, hope your support and encouragement are provided.
#spaceneeded.

PS - My brother spied on us 😔

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