IT ALL STARTED WITH CYCLING

As the alarm clock buzzed with all its strength , Shivaay woke up to welcome the new day. He got up ,changed his clothes and went to the room of his beloved brothers-his lifeline. He kissed both their foreheads and headed towards the main gate. He drove his car and reached to an isolated place called Rosebump.

The great Shivaay Singh Oberoi has one of the sweetest habit which he has hidden from everybody even his brothers as he thought that they may think it as weird. He cycles ! Yeah he does cycling that too wearing tees and pants. Obviously he would not do that wearing his three piece suit. He had always wanted to become a cyclist but his family pressure to become a great business man overcame his passion. Still he practices it early in the morning when everyone is asleep.

Its 3 in the morning, almost dark but the lights that has been put is having a great effect making it look like the early mornings of Norway.

He then grabbed a cycle kept at a distance from the Rosebump track in a room. It was located at an isolated place and also sealed so that nobody could come there. The day was usual and he began peddling faster and faster in the tracks. He did not knew that a surprise was awaiting for him.

Suddenly he saw a girl with the most beautiful face waving at him. Even she was at a distance from him he could see her dark chocolate brown eyes that reflected so much of innocence and her large black tresses falling on her angelic face. He came out of his dreamworld when she clicked her long soft fingers in front of him. He moved towards her.

Even though he should be angry at her for entering Rosebump without his permission he spoke in the most politest way he could.

Shivaay spoke, "Hey ! What are you doing here, need help ?"

She spoke "What do you mean by what am I doing here. This place is of Shivaay Singh Oberoi , why you are here ?"

Shivaay stuttered ,"Um.."

She cut him off in between and said its okay if he is his driver, she won’t complain about him. Shivaay was confused that he is not so bad looking that he could be considered as a driver. Yeah the dark circles and tiredness may be responsible.

He brushed off the thoughts and asked her how do you know that this place belongs to Shivaay Singh oberoi ? She replied innocently that she loved this place a lot and always wanted to visit. Today she saw the guards dozed off so took advantage of the opportunity and sneaked inside. And the fact she knew who is the owner of the place, the credit goes to Google. He wondered internet keeps this information also.

Rosebump was a beautiful place that one ever wishes to go. It has the most amazing and extraordinary flowers that adds to its beauty. It was picturesque.

She further said that she also hates rich people like Shivaay Singh Oberoi as they show their 'tadi'. He said the word with at most difficulty asking the word she spoke. She chuckled and then explained. She also said that her cycle got punctured so if he is okay with him dipping her.

He replied sure and headed towards his car.
She said, "By the way, what’s your name and why are you going to drop me in your sir’s car."
Shivaay scratching the back of his neck spoke,, "My name is Shi…Shikhar. I will tell him about you tomorrow. Now let’s go."

She panicked, "No its wrong, drop me in your cycle. And my name is Anika."

Shivaay wondered how beautiful her name is and then agreed to drop her in his cycle having no option left !

Yeah ! He has. How can The Shivaay Singh Oberoi can not have spare bicycles ? He definitely has, but how can he leave the chance to travel in the same cycle as hers. The secret room of the Rosebump track has many ! He nodded in affirmation to her decision of traveling on cycle, showing that he was okay with it but only his inner soul knew how is heart was begging him to go to her.

He made her comfortable on the back side of the cycle whereas he sat in front. Anika needed something for support but hesitated to hold him. She sat holding the the lower back of her seat. Shivaay started humming a song.

Sun mere humsafar
Kya tujhe itni so bhi khabar
Ki Teri saasein chalti jidhar
Rahunga bas vahi umr bhar haaye…

Shivaay so wanted her to hold him but then the most magical thing happened that he wished from the almighty. The credit goes to the speed breaker through which anika’s head directly hit his back and she clutched his shirt. Both felt something. He cannot say it as love at first sight but it was something he wished, he wanted, but the reason he don’t know why.

Jitni hasi yeh mulaqaate hai
Unse bhi pyaari Teri baatein hai
Baaton me Teri Jo kho jaate hai
Aaon na hosh me mai kabhi
Baho me hai Teri zindagi hayee….

She signaled him to stop, as her home came. He instantly stopped. She got down and said “So…”. He replied dreamily "So what?”, still wondering how can god create someone so beautiful. She asked "Friends?". He nodded and replied with a “Sure”. As Anika was going, he asked her that will she come tomorrow? She replied in affirmation.

Shivaay came home tip toeing and went to his room. He slept thinking and dreaming about her. He got a four hour sleep and woke up at 7. At the breakfast table Pinky started with his usual blabbering about finding her daughter in law. Omru spoke in between telling that nowadays it is difficult to find wife as they are money minded and will always be after their money. The love and affection that they should give will not be there. At that moment Shivaay instantly thought about Anika, she made friends with a mere driver. He began thinking if she would be there as her wife, she would take care of his family very well. He again smiled.

Rudra saw his face and was surprised to see him glowing like a bulb at times blushing. He said "Bhaiya have you found a bhabhi for us? You are smiling, you never smile even after cracking the biggest of deals. I am sure it must be that Sanya in your office. This is so wrong, you should have told us, after all we are brothers. O see bhaiya has become a paraya dhan”. Rudra whined.

Shivaay wanted to stop him and tell that there is nothing of such sort and he can smile. Obviously. After his continuous tries, he was able to make him understand and then left for the office.

In office as usual everyone was doing their work silently followed by a pin drop silence. There was strict discipline for which Shivaay himself took care. As soon as he arrived everybody wished him a "Good morning" , to which shivaay replied “A very good morning” , still smiling. Everyone was beyond shock as this was the first time in their life that their sir replied to their greetings and that too with a smile. Whole day at the office he spoke politely giving surprise to his staff members.

Later in the morning at 3 he woke up, got ready and went to The Rosebump. She arrived a little late whispering an apology. She asked "Shikhar can you help me pedal faster, as I can cycle but really slow.” She showed a puppy face. He replied “Okay then”. He asked her to sit in front and he sat at the back. He kept his hand on hers at the handle. Once again both felt something, but he did not brushed his thought this time. He knew now that it was LOVE. He enjoyed to see her blushing. Now he knew it was not only him but she also felt magical. He made her learn and both were enjoying as sometimes shivaay deliberately brushed his cheek over hers and they spent a quality time. Both waved and went home.

Here anika was feeling so relieved and contented and what not…. She was also new to this feeling but now she can’t say this to him. She liked her at the very first meet. He has all the features that a girl wishes in her prince charming , she stated- handsome(ufff) good post(not very good but she’ll manage) and above all a good heart. There Shivaay was thinking to propose her as his mother was eagerly waiting for a grand child. He again blushed at his thought and vowed to tell her his real identity.

Shivaay and Anika woke up simultaneously at their respective houses with a new, fresh feeling. In Tia’s language both were having a good vibe as if someone send them reiki. Shivaay knew what he has to do thou nervous which was unusual to him as it was not easy as cracking deals. He sighed, then smiled and went to change. He applied his favourite cologne, gelled his hair and was looking really handsome. He thought in his own mind, how good-looking he was but his heart said not more than her. He again blushed at the statement and went to Rosebump. Here Anika was feeling really happy inside that something good is going to happen. She changed and went ahead on her cycle to meet him.

At Rosebump Shivaay was already waiting for her. He was having mixed feelings-happiness, anxiety, excitement, nervousness and sad-if he will lose her. The thought of losing her made him give a mini heart attack. At last she arrived wearing a simple plain churidar as she was not knowing the significance of the day, yet looked beautiful. Then his eyes caught a unusual thing. She was wearing the same combination of colours as he was wearing. At that moment itself his nervousness went away as he was very sure their souls were already connected before his confession. It couldn’t be a coincidence, he thought.

Shivaay went towards her taking small steps making her shiver what he was up to. He gently held her hands giving goosebumps to her. He slowly yet confidently spoke “Anika I don’t know what happens to me when I see you. Not only your outer beauty is amazing, you are so good at heart. The way you made friends with a mere driver is not common. The way you speak is marvellous. The way your voice coos in my ears, they never get tired instead ask for it more. I haven't seen anyone as beautiful as you. You are an epitome of beauty from inside. I have never felt such a strong feeling for someone in this short span. I love you. And also I want to say sorry to you. I am not shivaay’s driver but myself Shivaay Singh Oberoi." He completed.

Anika was in tears,listening to his words and his confession. But suddenly she remembered the last line that he was Shivaay Singh Oberoi himself.

She suddenly felt disgusted and cheated. She got on her knees and started sobbing. Shivaay was shocked. He has never seen her so vulnerable. He thought what to do but everything was away from his mind….his heart. She rejected? No…she did not. He went in his SSO style and asked  "Anika what happened? Why are you crying??” Anika replied in between her sobs “You lied shivaay, you lied. You played with my emotions. You hided your identity.” Shivaay was now too much shocked as never in his life he has seen someone who after knowing their real identity his money his power, will reject him. But she was anika. His anika. At that very moment he himself was proud of his choice.

Shivaay spoke “Anika I really love you. I cannot imagine my world without you. I have never felt this. Tell me if I would have told you my identity would you have became friends with me? Would you have ever spent these moments that were magical ?You hate rich people right ? Then tell me how would I have told you. I never knew you would react in such a way ! I am really sorry anika for whatever I did. I respect your decision.” With that he started walking.

Anika remembered their moments, his words and then made a decision. She spoke from behind smiling with tears “Shivaay but I don’t want any secrets between us after marriage” He stopped at his own tracks, turned behind and ran fast as his legs could take him. He hugged her tightly as if his life dependent on her. She replied “I love you too” still being in his embrace.

5 years later

Shivaay was working on his laptop looking into a file. Anika came and said with a pout  "Shivaay sometimes I wonder why have I married you? You should marry with them only. These files, laptop and your Bluetooth ” Shivaay smiled at his wife’s antics, kept the things aside and caught hold of her waist, pulling her closer. Both inhaled each other’s smell and were coming close, when suddenly a boy 4 years of age entered the room. Both immediately parted and blushed. He spoke “Papa, mamma you both are busy with each other all the time. I am also there you always forget me. 4 years have gone, still I am facing", folding his hands being angry.

Shivaay and Anika laughed at his cuteness and then Shivaay spoke "Ansh its not that, I was just….” He trailed. Om rudra and saumya came from behind and asked "You what shivaay/bhaiya/bade bhaiya.”

They didn’t let shivaay speak and Rudra asked “Bhaiya its been 5 years since your marriage and you haven’t told us how you both met. Now me Om and Sumo won't be moving an inch till you tell us your story. Right now" he demanded !

Shivaay gave in to his request and spoke “That day when I was cycling….” He was stopped by all once again except anika. "You cycle ??"

Om spoke “Shivaay this is not done all these years you hided this fact. Don’t talk to us. What do you think we would have not supported you??” They were angry.

Shivaay knew he was wrong so hugged both of them tightly and said sorry. They forgave him and shared an Obro moment. Ansh spoke “Now tell us properly papa what happened. I don’t know how many surprises we gonna have today.” Everyone smiled.

Shivaay again started narrating ” It All Started With Cycling ”

Heyaa everyone ! Honestly I was not going to post it here but a few months back ImLilMissComplicated asked me to. I hope you liked it. It was written when I was new to the writing word, so it's not that good but still. Thank you !!