The next day went busy as Shivaay and Anika left for their respective offices while Nihaal and Priyanka were out to visit Nihaal's distant aunt. Anika found herself enjoying her work. She felt so happy. Things were so good back home. She was surprised when Vishal had said that she looked prettier when she was happy. Anika at first was little uncomfortable, and then shrugged it of when she received Shivaay's text. She sat back, blushing and typing a reply. 

Shivaay : Miss me already?

Anika : You texted first so, I guess it's you missing me.

Shivaay : Had lunch?

Anika : I did. Now, Don't change the topic.

Shivaay : Come home early today? ;)

Anika : Why? ;)

Shivaay : You don't know? ;)

Anika : I have to visit Viren uncle's place. Priyanka and Nihaal are joining me. It's been a while they haven't met uncle.

Shivaay : What about me? Everyone on Priyanka's side! 

Anika : Shivaay!

Shivaay :  :'(

Anika : Drama! Oh yes– Get something for Rauank. The toy store near your office.

Shivaay : Wow, you plan to send me toy-shopping now!

Shivaay: Anything for you? There is lingerie store and medical shop on the way! ;)

Anika blushed reading his last text. Such a perverted mind husband! She kept the phone aside focusing back in her work. It was hard to. His last text had put all sorts of thoughts in her head. 

She had barely opened the file when she remembered something. Taking her phone back. She typed.

Anika : Had lunch?

Shivaay : Yes I did. Now don't change topic and tell me.

Anika kept the phone aside. They texted so often  this way when he was away, in the first few months. Minutes later it vibrated and she knew who it was. Her husband!

"Hello!"

"I was waiting for an answer."

"Mr. Oberoi focus on work."

"Mrs. Oberoi's thoughts don't let me!" He chuckled, as he lay on the couch of his office, putting his legs on top.

"You don't have work Shivaay?" She asked shaking her head at his flirtatious voice.

"Loads and loads. Was taking a break a and thought of you know checking on you. "

"But I have work - so I am disconnecting."

"Oye. No. First answer me. Do you want anything else other than me Anika?" 

"Shut up Shivaay!" She whispered. Glad that he couldn't see her reddening cheeks.

"I can see that blush!" He said pressing lips to refrain from a laugh.

Anika's eyes grew wide and she looked around.

"Don't look for me Anika. I am at my office." He chuckled totally imagining her expressions.

Why did his voice have to be so husky? She already was having those churning feelings I'm her stomach.

"Shivaay. Bye."

"Anika, don't. "

"Why are you troubling me? I have so much to do!'

" We have so much to do!" He said smiling.

"Shivaay. Stop or else.."

"Or else..?"

"Shut up Shivaay."

"Why is it turning you on? " he whispered huskily. "Do you want to feel me Anika?"

Anika gulped. This man was insanity dressed in the most sexy body ever. "See you at home in the evening. Bye Shivaay." This time Anika ended the call. She would grow mad if he continued. Irritating man! She smiled shyly doubling up her speed. She wanted to see him soon. 

He laughed as she cut the call. Oh how much fun he had teasing her. But he was left wanting for her. One fine day he would surely make love to her in office! Grinning he picked up his coat and headed to the board room. 

* * *

"Hi!" Anika was greeted by his cheerful voice when she entered the house along with Nihaal and Priyanka. She had to visit Mr. Viren regarding her niece's baby shower anyway. So two birds were hit with a stone.

"Hi!" Nihaal responded first to his 'hi'. "Home so early?" Nihaal asked surprised. Anika smiled turning away. She knew why! 

"Yeah. Work was pretty much done. So..yeah!" He eyed Anika and moved his gaze back at  Nihaal.

"Oh my God!" Prinku's voice caught everyone's attention. Everyone turned to find the living space covered with toys. 

"Oh Damn. So many toys!" Nihaal exclaimed while his son clapped happily.

He put down his son who was wildly kicking his legs to be free. The little boy took small hurried steps and reached the toys. Clapping his hands and saying "Mumma Toys...Toys". 

"Are you out of your head Bhai, did you buy an entire shop?"

"Come  on Pri, look Raunu is so happy." Anika intervened.

"But these many toys. He will wreck half of them today!" Prinku said horrified seeing how wildly his son was throwing the toy car. Anika looked confused.

Shivaay shrugged.

"Bhai– you .." Priyanka began.

"Pri, relax. It's okay." Nihaal spoke before Priyanka could give his brother an earful.

"But, this is crazy. So many toys. He will be spoilt. Before that all these toys will be wrecked."

"Don't overreact. It's okay. He had no clue so he bought them all. Exactly what I had done remember. " Nihaal said gently.

"Fine!" Priyanka sighed. "Thank You bhai! " She said smiling at her brother dropping her anger.

"Thank Anika. It was her idea." Anika looked at him proudly.

* * *

Shivaay had after half an hour entered his room behind his wife. His sister was so annoying. She spoke so much that she did not allow Anika a chance to freshen up. When she did, he followed her pretending to have some work.

He was happy that tonight Priyanka and Nihaal were going for a reunion party with their college friends. It was only seven, they'd perhaps leave by eight and then not come before eleven. Brilliant setting. He could spend so much time with Anika. 

Once he entered the room he shut the door. He walked over to her and grabbed her, dragging and pinning her to the wall.

She gasped his name blinking her eyes.

He stared at her lips. " You came so late!"

"I told you so."

"Guess what I brought for you!" He said with an irrepressible glint in his eyes.

She got tongue tied. His look and his words made her nervous. He had a very crooked mind, she wondered what was on it now. Not wanting to answer or hear the answer, she pressed her lips against his. 

That did it. He left her hands and ran his hands to her hair, making her tilt her head so that he could plunge into her mouth. She wrapped her arms around his neck, letting her fingers slowly inch up to his hair. She had been craving to do this ever since that phone call. He broke apart quickly to get some air.  She groaned, as he abruptly broke the kiss. 

"Desperate huh ?" He smirked.

" Twice as much!" She said leaning her lips and kissing his stubbled jawline. If one phone call did this to her he'd make sure to repeat what he did today everyday. 

"Anika!" He pulled away almost moaning her name, her mouth did crazy things to his neck and jawline. 

"Hmm!" She said looking up at him as her perfect eyelashes flickered a little.

"I won't be able to stop after this! " he almost whispered, looking at her with desire filled eyes. 

"Who asked you to?" She said moving her hands to his shirt. 

"Bhabs!" A loud voice broke their intense eye-lock.

"I swear I  will kill her!" He said under a breath, frustration running in his nerves.

She smiled running to the washroom. "Handle her!" she whispered.

She felt proud she had decided to enter the washroom. She looked ravished. Her hair messed up, her lipstick smudged and her dress disheveled. When did he even do that! Perhaps she was too lost in the shenanigans of his tongue.

She stepped out her hair tied on a bun and her make up washed. She saw Shivaay and Priyanak arguing about something. Usual ! 

"Bhabs!" Priyanaka said relieved.

"Come with me, I have some work." She said holding her hand.

"What?" Anika asked confused noticing her irritated husband's expression.

"Come!"

"Okay!"

"Wait I will come too!"  Came his voice.

"Bhai it's a girls thing. Besides I am not kidnapping your wife!"

"Whatever!" He sighed running his hands through his hair. He could still feel her fingers there. Death of him– that is exactly what she would be.

* * *

Prinku dragged Anika to her room and securely shut the door. Anika wondered what was happening. Nihaal was in the living hall with his son.

"What happened Pri?"

"I need moral support!" Priyanka said digging into her purse. 

"For what?" Anika asked baffled.

Priyanka flashed the pregnancy test kit before her. 

"Oh My God...you are..." Anika was astounded.

"I hope not!" Priyanka said quickly sitting beside her. 

"What...why...are you okay..?" Anika asked placing her hand on hers.

"I can't. Not again. " she said slowly letting tears escape her eyes. 

Anika looked at her concerned. "Is everything okay?"

"I can't put up with another pregnancy Bhabs. I am so done with this. "

"But...I..don't.. Understand. I mean.....have you told or spoken to Nihaal?" Anika asked wondering why Priyanka chose her instead of her husband to discuss this. Hadn't the two discussed over this?  She felt odd sitting by her. They barely had a bonding that Priyanka would prefer her over Nihaal. Anika felt more awkward because she hadn't been through it at all. She and Shivaay had already decided they wouldn't have kids until completing three years of togetherness. They were both young for the responsibility and needed time for each other as well.

"Not this, but I have told him I can't carry another child not till Raunak grows to five!"

"It's okay Pri. Just -" Anika said squeezing her hand.

Priyanka walked to the washroom and minutes later came back brooding. "Positive!" She whispered.

Anika did not know what to say. "Sure?"

Prinku nodded. 

"Din't you guys..."

Prinku replied before she could completed " we did.... at most times. " she walked up to the bed and sat.

Anika sat beside her hugging her, "I am sure Nihaal will be with you at this!"

"He will be happy!" She said her voice trailing. 

"Then what's the problem?" Anika asked confused.

"It's about me. I don't want another kid right now. Raunak drives me nuts. I have not been to work ever since he was born. Raunak was unplanned and now again. " she sighed. 

"Pri, you make an excellent mother. It's evident. You care so much. You have your heart in mouth if something happens to Raunak. You love him so much. I am sure you'll be happy once..."

"No Bhabs, you don't understand. Again my entire time will go with kids. I barely get time with him. I am scared he might lose interest in me. I don't know I just get too insecure at times. He loved kids. But he forgets I like spending time with him, I also like being pampered. He comes home and its just Raunak. No me. And I just am scared with two- he'll forget me completely. " Priyanka cried into her arms.

"Pri, trust me he loves you. Have you ever seen how he looks at you when you kiss Raunak. I really think you should talk to him tell him all this you've told me. Trust me, things will be better. He can't understand if you don't say. Sometimes things become ugly otherwise. " Anika stared away at the wall, thinking of her own marriage.

"I don't want him to get mad on me!" She spoke between hiccups.

"He won't. Even if he does, at least things will be clearer. You both can work out a way, instead of you know...just letting distance come between you both. Sooner better. Talk to him tonight. "

She nodded. "Are you and Bhai happy?"

Anika was caught off guard. "We are. " she smiled.

"He's Lucky. To have you." She said smiling.

"I am lucky to have him." She smiled getting up. "Now get ready. Besides,if you'd want to leave Raunak home we are here to take care of him." Anika smiled softly at her. Priyanka nodded. 

* * *

Shivaay and Anika's plans to spend time together were met by a brutal crash as the other couple decided to leave their son home for them to babysit. Raunak was not ready to leave the toys. Shivaay wanted to hit his head against the wall for bringing so many toys. Anika suppressed her smile at his expression. Once the other couple left, Shivaay stared at Anika, "all your fault!"

"What!" She exclaimed folding her hands haughtily.

"You asked me to bring those. If I hadn't. Then Raunak would be gone with them. And we could be doing much better things by now!"

"Shut up Shivaay!" She said covering his mouth as he almost screamed that out. He made no miss of opportunity and wrapped his hands around her placing his palm on her lower back. He pulled her closer as she removed her hand. She placed her hand on his pushing it away. "Some one will see!" She whispered.

"I don't care!" He said frustration evident.

"Please. Shivaay. Once Raunak sleeps I promise."

"You promise what?" he asked naughtily.

She blushed, freeing herself. He caught her hand, and dragged it to his lips. Before he could kiss Raunak's "mammi!"  made Anika jump up. She quickly made her way to him. Shivaay rolled his eyes. Well babysitting it was today! 

-Anami!