It was 7 in the evening. Tej & Janvi and Shivika were having their gala time.

T- I think we should leave now.

A- Why papa? Please stay na. Atleast have dinner with us.

T- Anika beta, I would love to stay but we have to attend a business party.

A- Mumma.

J- I am sorry beta but its important and Don't worry, we will visit here often.

Anika makes a puppy face and nods her head.

Tej & Janvi hugs her from either sides. Shivaay was just gaping at them.

Tej looks at him.

T- Shivaay, close your mouth otherwise flies will get a new home.

Everyone laughs at him and he makes an annoyed face.

S- I think that you guys have forgotten that you came here to meet me not her.

He says pointing towards Anika with a grumpy face.

Tej and Jhanvi chuckles at him and invites him to join the hug.
He happily agrees and hops on them.

Anika was in the middle of Tejanvi and Shivaay was beside Jhanvi.

T- Ok. So lets leave. Take care.

Tej says while caressing Anika's face. Anika smiles and nods her head.

J- Shivaay, take care of yourself and Anika and don't trouble her.

S- Yes, mom.

T/J- Bye kids.

S/A- Bye mom and dad.

Tej and Jhanvi smiles and leaves.

Anika was smiling broadly.

S- Oye Hoye! Look at that smile. What happened? You seem to be very happy.

Shivaay says while teasing her.

Anika looks at him with a smile.

A- Thank you, Shivaay. Because of you, today I felt the love of a family.

Suddenly Anika hugs him tightly and Shivaay was taken aback by her gesture but he gently hugs her back.

A- Thank you.

As soon as Anika realises that she was hugging Shivaay, she bit her tongue and breaks the hug. She starts looking here and there not meeting his gaze.

S- Its ok. It happens in happiness. Friends can hug each other, right?

Anika smiles and nods her head.

A- Ok. So its my turn to make dinner. What should I make?

S- Umm.. You said that you belong from Rajasthan.

Anika nods her head.

S- So can you make something rajasthani because I have never tasted it?

A- Sure.

S- Can I help you? Actually I also want to learn some Indian dishes.

Anika nods her head and they move towards Kitchen.

Anika was taking out the ingredients from the shelves.

A- Shivaay, where have you kept wheat flour?

S- On the top shelf.

Anika nods her head.

She was trying to hold the box but was unable to because it was out of her reach.

A- Shivaay, help me na. I am not able to take the box.

S- Wait.

Shivaay pulls the box with force and it got opened and the flour fell on his head and face.

Anika looks at him and starts laughing.

A- Hahaha... Hahahahaha.. Look at you....Hahahaha..

She starts laughing while holding her stomach.

S- What's there to laugh so much?

But Anika doesn't stop laughing. Shivaay gets annoyed and moves towards her. Anika looks at him coming towards her and she stops laughing and steps back.

Shivaay keep on moving towards her and she kept on moving back. Finally she was trapped between Shivaay and the kitchen platform.

S- What happened? Why are you not laughing now?

Anika shook her head in no.

Shivaay takes the advantage of her situation and rubs handful of flour on her face. Anika was totally shocked by his move.

Shivaay steps back and starts laughing loudly.

S- Hahaha.. Anika... You are looking like... Hahaha.. A cartoon.. Hahaha Hahaha...

Anika angrily glares at him.

A- SHIVAAY.

Their Tom & Jerry fight starts. They kept on running after each other. After getting exhausted, they finally slumped down on the couch. Both look at each other and starts laughing.

After sometime, they freshen up and proceed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Anika was making everything with perfection.

S- Wow! You make food with so much perfection. It seems like you are very experienced in cooking. Is it your hobby?

Anika gets sad and looks down.

A- It is not my hobby but I was made to do all these household forcefully from childhood.

Shivaay knew that he has pressed the wrong button as Anika was again sad because of him.

A- I was only 5 yrs old when my father ordered my mother that I should know all the household works. My mother was also helpless so she trained me to do all these household works. You know I was very fond of studying from childhood so I used to study  in the kitchen and whenever my father passed by the kitchen, my mother used to hide my books and pretend like I was working all the while.

Shivaay smiles at her. Anika wipes her tears and smiles.

S- I am sorry. I shouldn't have asked this.

A- No.. Its ok. Its not your fault. Anyways dinner is prepared. Lets set it up on the table.

Shivaay nods his head and takes two bowls to the table and Anika follows him with other two bowls.

They settle down at the dining table. Anika opens the lid.

METHI BAJRA POORI WITH ALOO SABZI

GATTE KE PULAO

BADAAM HALWA

S- Umm.. Everything looks so yummy.

Anika smiles and serves him and herself.

Shivaay takes the first bite and moans in delight.

S- Wow.. Its so yummy. You know what, now I am going to eat only Indian food.

Anika smiles at him and eats her food.

After eating dinner, they retire to bed.

Anika arranges the pillow wall in between the bed. They lie down on the bed on either sides.

Shivaay closed his eyes but Anika was lost in her thoughts.

A- Shivaay!

S- Hmm.

A- Did you slept?

S- Not yet.

A- Can I ask you something?

S- Hmm.

A- Why are you not living with your parents?

Shivaay opens his eyes and looks at her.

Anika also looks at him.

A- Its ok if you don't want to tell me, I respect your privacy.

S- As you know that I am kind of irresponsible and a spoilt brat who just wants to enjoy his life and party hard. Dad wanted me to become responsible. He used to tell me that its high time and I should become responsible but I never paid any heed to him. One night, I was returning from a party when suddenly a man came running in front of my car and the accident happened.

Anika looks at him horrified.

S- I was very scared. I immediately took him to the hospital and got him treated and he was fine. But it was enough for Dad, he asked me to move out of the house till the time I realise my responsibilities. So I am here. I completely respect his decision. I know I was wrong and I have realised my mistake. Now its not dad's decision that I should live here, Its mine. I will live here till the time I become responsible. And I am happy that threw me out of the house, otherwise how would have I met you.

Anika smiles broadly.

A- I am sure that mumma and papa will be very proud of you.

Shivaay smiles.

Shivaay was about to sleep when he feels two hands snaking around his waist. He looks down and realises that Anika has kept her head on his chest and her hands were wrapped around his waist.

S- Anika.

Anika smiles and makes her hold tight. Shivaay also smiles and drifts into sleep.

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