It was a Saturday and shivaay had called Annika for lunch at the mansion with the entire family. Annika and shivaay had grown extremely close with each other and the whole oberoi clan were ardent shivika shippers. They adored Annika like their own daughter and never missed a chance to pamper her. Pinki was extremely fond of her and left no stone unturned to give motherly care and warmth to her.

There were times when shivaay would actually wonder if he was her son or Annika was her daughter but he had no complaints whatsoever. He was very happy that the family had accepted their relationship without any problem.

Right now , all of them were seated in the hall area laughing and cracking jokes. Shivaay was sitting near Annika with his arm around her shoulder who was quite calm since She had become quite habitual of all this now. Although initially the family had teased them but now it was a normal thing for them since they knew how deeply these two were in love .

"Dadi I guess I should leave now. I have an important event tomorrow and I need to check the arrangements by evening"

"Arey Annika Didi I mean bhabhi why are you leaving so soon ? Abhi abhi to aaye the" rudra whined like a child.

"Rudra it is really important otherwise I would have stayed you know that"

"Rudra she is right. Let her go
The event is important for her" shivaay interrupted

"Bhaiya aap to unki hi side lo hamesha"

Rolling his eyes shivaay offered to drop Annika at the location.

"Shivaay is rudra really upset with me?" Annika asked as she sat in the car.

"Come on Annika even you know that he cannot be upset with you. After all you are his favorite human on Earth now " shivaay replied to her to which Annika chuckled.

Shivaay admired how Annika had totally regarded the oberoi family as her own. She was concerned for each and every member and loved them with all her heart especially omru. He was glad that his brothers especially rudra adored her so much since he was the one to get easily upset whenever the topic of shivaay's marriage was discussed in the past thinking that his new bhabhi would snatch his bhaiya away from him. Rudra had found a new partner in crime in Annika. They would play pranks on shivaay and om and then laugh like maniacs.

As the car came to a halt Annika quickly pecked his cheek and mouthed a goodbye.

"Annika" 
She turned around hearing his voice

"Wait for me I'm also coming with you"

"But what will you do here shivaay ?"

"I thought I could spend some more time with my girlfriend but it's fine if she doesn't want it" he spoke pretending to be upset.

"Awwwwww you're too cute shivaay" Annika chuckled at his antics

Slipping her hand in his she gestured him to walk.

The venue was huge and it took about an hour for Annika to look after the final arrangements. Finally she returned back to where shivaay was.

"Phewwwww it's finally done" Annika spoke leaning back on the chair.

Shivaay pulled his chair closer to her and wiped her face gently with his handkerchief.

"Annika, now that you've become an expert in all this why don't you start your own event management firm ? "

"Hmmmm actually shivaay I have been pondering upon this for a while now and I have my savings too but who will search for a good location and then designing the office yada yada.."

"Annika you don't have to worry about anything love. We'll do it together
So after you're done with this event we are starting with your firm"

"But shivaay..."

"No ifs and buts now. You are so talented and hard-working
I genuinely want you to set up your own office now" shivaay spoke rubbing his thumb on her knuckles gently.
Annika nodded with a soft smile.

"Now if you're done checking me out shall we leave?" Shivaay spoke with a smug smile on his face earning a smack from Annika.

"Shivaay I'm nervous about tomorrow's event. I hope the malhotras don't get disappointed" Annika spoke fidgeting with her hands as shivaay continued to drive.

"Babe you have put in all your efforts for tomorrow's event. There's no chance they won't like it
Everything is perfect. Don't worry"

Annika hummed in response and the look on her face told she was still worried.

The car stopped in front of annika's house.

"Annika"
There was no response

"Annikaaaa" shivaay spoke a bit loudly to gain her attention and this time she heard his voice.

"Haan..hmmm.."

"We are at your home"

"Yeah.. yes" she replied absent mindedly and opened the door of the car.

She was unlocking the door when she felt his presence behind her.

"Shivaay ?"

"I'm staying with you tonight and you cannot deny. Come on open the door now"

"But shivaay the family must be expecting you and I'm absolutely fine. Trust me"

"Annika I can easily see how worried you are. Please let me stay here tonight" he spoke holding her hand.

"Fine" Annika muttered under her breath.

Annika was changing while shivaay was busy preparing dinner for the both of them.

Annika walked into the kitchen and the delicious aroma of food made her even more hungry.
Slowly walking towards shivaay she stood behind him wrapped her arms around his waist and snuggled into him.
She was grateful for this man in her life who left no stone unturned to make her happy.

Turning off the gas knob shivaay held her hands and brought her in front.
"Feeling better now ?"
He asked as he engulfed her into a hug
"Hmmm" she mumbled against his chest and he kissed her temple.

Pulling out from the hug he combed her unruly locks with his fingers and grinned goofily earning a soft chuckle from her.

Serving some pasta for both of them he led her to the sofa and settled comfortably with her.
"Annika"

"Hmm" she replied as she continued eating her pasta.

"Where would you like to go on our honeymoon?"

"HONEYMOON?" Annika looked at him wide eyed as if she had seen some ghost.

Suppressing his laugh at this weird reaction shivaay continued to speak with a poker face "ofcourse baby , once we get married we'll go on a honeymoon"

"Umm....ummmm..." Annika stuttered with a slight blush on her face looking everywhere but at him.

Not being able to control himself shivaay burst out laughing.
"Oh my God Annika look at your face
Awwwww my baby" shivaay cooed as he continued laughing.

"Hawww shivaaaaaayyyy you love making fun of me right ? I'm not talking to you now" Annika huffed angrily.

Scooting close to her shivaay took her in a bear hug still laughing with tears in his eyes.
"Awwww baby I'm sorry but your expressions were priceless. Trust me
You looked as if you saw a ghost
But why do you get so surprised whenever I talk about our honeymoon?"
Shivaay asked emphasizing on the word "honeymoon"

"Shivaaaaaay" Annika whined and then started laughing.

"It becomes kinda awkward when you talk about that"

"About what Annika ?"

"Areyyy about that "

"About what Annika ?" Shivaay spoke pulling her closer with a teasing smile on his lips.

"Cheapda" Annika muttered while hitting him playfully.

"Annika I guess we should sleep now. It's already late. Come on "

Lying on the bed shivaay wrapped an arm around Annika while she placed her head on his chest and wrapped her arm around his torso.

"Thank you shivaay" she spoke with her eyes twinkling with love and planted a soft kiss on his jaw.

"Anything for you love" he pulled her more in his embrace.

He knew how worried she was and this was the only way she would sleep well tonight. Whenever Annika was upset or tensed they would sleep cuddling together and were now quite habitual of this.
Hearing soft snores shivaay looked down to find her sleeping and chuckled. Planting a kiss on her forehead he dozed off.