Taming The Oberois (Chapter Seven updated)

Index

Chapter One - Page One

Chapter Two - Page Two

Chapter Three - Page Three

Chapter Four - Page Six

Chapter Five - Page Eight

Chapter Six - Page Ten

Chapter Seven - Page Thirteen

Chapter One

Anika

I woke up to the shrieks of my oh-so-lovely aunt. The sun had not even decided to show up at this ungodly hour and the drama for the day was already in gear. Sometimes it made me wonder, what about my life was so monotonous that I had to resort to occupying myself with daily soaps.

"Ankia, you little piece of crap, get me my green tea right now! Don't you know I'm on a strict diet starting today?" She screeched as I rushed out of my bedroom and straight into the kitchen.

To be honest, I wouldn't bother replying even if I was at my 2xx energy level.

And within ten seconds flat, my aunt gulped down her scorching hot green tea. She sighed and hummed in contentment as she shoved the cup back into my hands.

"Now get lost, I have an appointment with my salon-girl! And dare you return without my money!" She shooed me away and I decided to just let her be.

It is 5:16 am already and I had to get to the college canteen by 6:30 am. So there is a desperate need for me to rush.

By the time I got out of the house, the sun was glaring right into my eyes. This was the only moment when I wished to own a pair of decent sunglasses.

"Bye, Anika didi!" Sahil waved and I waved back, running out of the colony gate. That little boy was my life. He was the only one I loved and all I had. Before I could carry on with my happy thoughts a glossy black car came to a stop just two mere inches away from me.

I growled as the window rolled down, expecting none other than that foolish Prince Oberoi. But to my surprise it was my best friend Priyanka with an apologetic look masking her expression.

"I am so very sorry, Nika! I was coming to pick you up!" She smiled.

I got in and muttered. "Is it just me or am I really the bull's-eye for every single member of the Oberoi family?" She laughed.

"It is not that, Nika. I'd never try to kill you! But I may kidnap you from time to time." Priyanka beamed as she hugged me.

"What do you mean?" I questioned horrified at the thought of skipping another day of my job.

"Hold up, you forgot? It is Shivaay bhaiya and Tia's engagement soon and it is a huge deal!" She squealed.

"I don't exactly see myself in a bridesmaid's dress so why do I have to be caged in the Oberoi Mansion with you for the next three weeks?" I raised an eyebrow.

"It's because you're my best friend, duh!"

"Just in case you forgot, Pinku, everyone in that house hates me!" I pointed out.

"But Dadi loves you." She turned away and I sighed in defeat. The next fifteen minutes of the ride was silent as the driver smoothly drove into the Oberoi estate and slowed down to a stop right in front of the giant doors of the Oberoi Mansion.

I reluctantly stepped out of the car and the sight that greeted me, froze me right there on my spot. I had seen people in love. Be it an elderly couple or the childhood love thingy. From holding hands to comforting hugs, from interlocked fingers to light pecks on the cheek, I had seen it all.

But never in my existence had seen a woman pulling a man down to her level and pecking him right on the lips even if it was pretty offhanded and lasted for about 30 milliseconds. He straightened in part surprise and part shock as she giggled.

"What was that for?" Hints of pink highlighted his cheeks and the surprise was evident in his question.

"See you later, sweetheart!" She playfully pushed him away and walked back inside, her heels clicking against the marble floor.

Through all of this, Priyanka was obliviously sitting in the car, sorting out her shopping bags while the driver had mysteriously vanished the second he'd parked the car. But I, the mighty Anika, stood here like one of Omkara Singh Oberoi's discarded sculptures, with my jaw slack and eyes falling out of my sockets.

He turned around and walked down the steps with his chin high and a royal composure that made me question reality itself. This had to be the only incident in the history of the world that caught this man with a cold heart, pleasantly off-guard.

After all, it was not every day that you caught Shivaay Singh Oberoi blushing!

Ooohhh...
Interesting... Very interesting...
Shivay Singh Oberoi Blushing!!
Plz plz plz update soonish..

only for shivaay blushing I could tolerate dat kiss ...do update its very intersting

Wow...loved the entire concept.

umm that kiss ?😭😃

that's very entertaining
loved it a lot

What Tia kissed Shivaay on lips??????????? God save that boy from heart attack or did he took that also as a deal?

Interesting start
continue soon 👏

Thank you so much for welcoming this crazy concept that I am creating!

Chapter Two

Shivaay

What is the most infuriating thing about being an Oberoi? Well, you never get a minute of privacy. It is almost like wherever you go, there is always a certain pair of eyes following your move. Not that I am complaining much.

My thoughts were still muddled up owing to Tia's little stunt back there. But what drove the last nail into my coffin of mortification is the fact that the girl I probably dislike the most at this point of time witnessed it all.

Sure, her cheeks were flaming and puffed like that of a puffer fish and her eyes wide like saucers but there was the hint of undeniable satisfaction that reflected in her chocolate orbs beneath the surprise.

"Mr. Oberoi, we have a lead, sir." A man bowed his head as I snapped back into reality.

"Who was behind it?" My voice came out like the sharpest daggers.

"Sir, we could not trace it but we know that a woman is involved. According to a source in our custody, he has never seen the woman's face but he did say that she has a severe burn mark on her right arm." He said.

"A woman, he said? Get me the best men from around the country and have them study every single document about the Oberoi Empire and its competitors or rivals. I'll be leaving right now but I want the list of prospective enemies by tomorrow morning." I demanded as the man nodded and left with a last bow.

Before I could think further, my phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Shivaay, baby, come home soon! I have great news!" Tia's shrill voice pierced the silence. "The universe supports us so it has sent the perfect baker to our very doorstep."

"Tia, I don't really have time for this. I'll be home in a while, can we please save this conversation till then?" I asked.

"Oh, sure, since I can make it out that you're stressed. Don't worry, sweetheart, I'll send you my share of positivity. See you!" She giggled and hung up.

I sighed and left for home.

The whole ride back home, my brain played that annoying, middle-class girl's reaction on loop. Why is it that she is always there at the wrong place, at the wrong time? The chauffer held the door open and I stepped out of the car, pausing to get my cold composure back.

"Shivaay bhaiya!" Rudra mysteriously popped up and whisper-yelled over my right shoulder.

I stumbled and shivered. This boy could be surprisingly creepy at times. "What the f**k?" I hissed.

"God is watching. And God says that Tia is going to take a flight in the garden in 128 seconds to be very precise." He clapped his hands happily.

My mind went on full alert.

"Rudra." I whispered politely. "What did you do to Tia?"

He skipped circles around me and said. "I just acquainted her with six cans of Red Bull. And Shivaay bhaiya, Red Bull gives you wings! Wheee!"

That was all I needed to hear for my body to jerk into motion. As I broke out into a run and made a mad dash for the back-garden. Knowing Rudra's hatred for Tia, he wouldn't care to be gentle.

Plus, Tia is going to be so upset if she humiliates herself. And I can't let her cry over this. Shivaay Singh Oberoi, go be her hero once again, I told myself.

The sight of Tia standing on the edge of the arch over the rose bushes brought me to a blunt halt. She was smiling cheekily, her body swaying to the motion of the light breeze and her heels dangerously off-balance.

Omkara and Priyanka were standing just a few inches away from the rose bush, talking Tia into coming down. Dadi was telling Tia that a flight' was not really one of her brilliant ideas.

"Take a chill pill, my darlings." Tia staggered. "Today, you'll see Tia Kapoor flying like an Angel!"

"TIA!" My voice boomed.

"Shivaay! Baby! Rudra told me you loved Angels, so I'll be your Angel today!" She spread her arms out like a bird and I ran. From the corner of my eye, I saw Priyanka clutching onto Omkara's arm for dear life and Dadi had her hands covering her mouth.

A certain dread seeped into my heart. The arch was six feet over those bushes which were full of thorns and Tia could get seriously hurt if I don't reach her on time. My legs pushed faster against the grassy floor of the garden.

Everything happened so quickly that it was almost hard to decipher it. Tia stumbled and went over the edge, a blur of red darted into the thorny bushes from the back of the arch, Omkara tried to get into the thickets but Priyanka held him back and Dadi gasped, horrified.

Rudra pulled me back before I could get to Tia and it was all silent. A second passed, then two and time almost stopped when Tia stood up, shrugging off a few roses that adorned her hair and dress.

"Well, that was fun!" She grinned and I offered her a hand to help her walk out. As soon as Tia hugged me, another person emerged from the shrubs. Her long tresses obscured her face, the red top she wore had splotches of wet soil and overall she looked terrible.

"Anika, oh my gods, Anika, no, this can't-" Priyanka choked out.

My eyes widened and a breath of shock escaped Rudra's lips.

The girl, the one whose guts I hated dearly, stood there in the thickets, coughing and dusting herself off. I could make out her fair skin all scratched up, and I'm sure that wasn't even half of it. There were so many questions flashing across my mind. Why did she save Tia? Was she not scared? Is she stupid? Is she f**king mad?

But before getting answers to any of those, I pushed Tia into Rudra's arms and walked into the rose bushes without caring for my Dolce & Gabbana's. My brain was blocked with the thoughts of this raucous girl as I gripped her wrists and pulled her close.

Her body jerked and rammed into mine with an admirable force as instinctively I bent down and lifted her up, bridal style. If she wanted to complain then my sudden action probably shut her up and I walked to the soft, grassy patch indifferently.

Everyone followed me as I walked towards the Mansion's backdoor. The girl uncomfortably froze in her position, her effort not to squirm almost making me smirk in amusement.

"Ah, as usual, my Shivaay is every girl's hero!" Tia squealed.

"Rudra, that isn't just the Red Bull talking." I raised an eyebrow at him.

He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly and said. "I might have drugged her a bit!" He smiled innocently.