The sun was up and shining bright as the jet touched down at the Heathrow Air strip in UK. One of the worlds busiest air strips with flights landing every 40 seconds the jet had to circle round but Shivaay wasn't complaining he had the freedom to stare at Annika all the while.

Soon after realising she would be in London instead of USA,Annika had got all tensed but knew there was nothing that she could do, she took her medicines and soon drifted into sleep. Now looking at her angelic face Shivaay knew she wouldn't wake for another couple of hours she misjudged the time. She didn't calculate the time difference and due to which thought she would be up by the time they landed but Alas!! .. Oh boy, how was his girl so naive!!

As the jet touched down Shivaay scooped Annika in his arms making his way out of jet carefully not to hurt her at all.. she snuggled more into him feeling his warmth and his prickly beard brushing against her cheek. She had snuggled so much that her lips were now grazing against his neck. Her breath leaving goosebumps all over his skin and he could feel the heat in his face on top of that her hair was tantalising his nostrils and suddenly all of his senses were highly sensitive. He didn't know how was he going to survive the days in London heck he couldn't make it out of the airport without feeling his raging hormones and she wasn't even awake....he was having a hard time.

He carefully sat down at the back of the limo but she hadn't let go of his neck and he had, had to sit with her in his lap. He was going hard with all the sensations and he was embarrassed. He needed a shower and soon.

The drive to the house he had booked was about an hour it was away from the mainland.. the beautiful countryside. He didn't want to be in the hustle bustle of the city but wanted something calm and serene also somewhere people won't recognise him easily as ofcourse he was the famous businessman and had one of the most successful running fashion houses and corporate affairs office in London.

The house was a beautiful Tudor styled Villa with Pickett fences and a stable nearby for horse riding. The large garden and the gravel led pathway. The house had a small porch and a gate to the backyard. There was a swimming pool as well at the back. The inside of the villa was very cosy with a fire place covered with a mantel and stone gravels around The kitchen was all modular with the latest fancy equipment's ofcourse for him to cook. The only thing about the villa was there was only one bedroom which was on the first floor with a balcony which would open on the front garden. Shivaay had carefully chosen this villa as it didn't attract too much of attention and the houses on this street weren't close to each other and also it gave him the opportunity to be closer to her. There was an outhouse at the back for Khanna and his security team to rest and the cleaning staff would come in once a day.

The trip was only beginning and this would be a trip of their lifetime. This would either make their relation or break them apart forever. Shivaay secretly hoped it was the former.

He placed Annika carefully on the large bed and let all the suitcases in. The staff had emptied the suitcase and Shivaay had taken to preparing some lunch for when she wakes up she would be a hungry bird.

At around late noon Annika woke from her slumber stretching herself. She rubbed her eyes trying to open one eye at her time. She suddenly jerked seeing the place around. Last she remembered she was in the jet what had happened since then. Fear had gripped her heart whether she was kidnapped but then the place was so beautiful that she felt ok to be kidnapped and kept here 🤦‍♀️.. the voice brought her out of her daze and she looked into the bluish orbs which always captivated her mind and heart, " Good Afternoon Sleepyhead". She pouted at the name calling and wanted to say something but immediately looked away and slowly got off the bed mumbling "sorry". She stood straight staring at the ground, he failed to realise what was so intriguing down that she would stare there for hours together if needed.

He cleared his throat, " lunch is ready , freshen up and come down". She only nodded her head. Shivaay walked towards her and her heart started beating so fast , she now knew what it felt like going from 0 to 80 miles in a few seconds. She felt her heart would come out of her chest she was breathing heavy and wanted to calm herself she closed her eyes and fisted her palms. He neared her raised her chin so she would look at him and just like that their eyes locked and he said in a husky tone, "Till we are here you will call me Shivaay and look at me when I talk to you, better follow what I say or I know how to make you follow, do you get it?" She nodded again, and he raised his eyebrow. She looked at him and whispered, " Yes Shi.. Shiv.. Shivaay." His heart skipped a beat he looked at her for one more second and then walked out. She finally let out her breath which she was holding and held her chest.

What was happening? She blinked her eyes and went towards the washroom slowly as if she had just learnt to walk. This has just begun don't know what else is in store for her. How much more her heart can survive the bleeding. Little did she know this isn't about hurting but healing.

HAPPY READING.. wanted to update as a Valentine's Day surprise but couldn't do it as I hadn't finished it.. this is more like a filler chapter.. Happy Valentine's Day to all the readers