Taming The Oberois (Chapter Seven updated) - Page 6

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Author's Note: - The italicized words are portraying a flashback, so do not be boggled. Happy Reading, cupcakes!

Chapter Five

Anika

"I don't want to, please, Priyanka!" I tried to reason with my best friend but in vain.

"Ankia, you do know that I have my ears plugged for your nonsense, right?" Priyanka smirked and for one tiny second I could see the reflection of her brothers in her expression. Her grin was as wicked as Rudra's when he came up with a brilliant plan, her eyebrows rose to a sharp angle like Omkara's when he would tease his brothers, and her eyes, dear gods, her eyes had that evil glint that Shivaay's eyes held when he insulted me.

"But it is not my place to attend!" I argued.

"Oh, come on, it is not every day that Tia invites a stranger to her pool parties." Priyanka squealed. "And if you have ever taken interest in the glamour world, then you have got to know that no one throws better pool parties than the Kapoors!"

"She is just doing that since she feels that she owes me something for saving her from getting scratched up! Prinku, please don't do this to me. I don't even have a fitting attire for such events." I begged, blurting out every excuse that came to mind.

"Whatever. Outfits are not a problem. Plus, you won't do this to me, would you? Leaving me alone to mingle with the crowd. You know how it gets me on the edge!" Priyanka whined, and even though I could make out her false dramatic antics, I wasn't able to get myself out of this situation.

And exactly forty seven minutes, twenty two seconds and five milliseconds later, I found myself walking into the Kapoor estate looking like a zebra on drugs. Why, you may ask. Well, let me explain.

First of all, Rudra had been the one to pick my look. And it wouldn't be bad if it did not consist of a black and white swimsuit with a translucent silver cape, strappy white heels and black ray bans set atop my head that ached because of the million hair pins it took to set my tresses in a high, messy bun. The swimsuit itself was an embarrassment with its micro-length and missing pieces of cloth in all the wrong places. Who gives you a loop hole in the back that barely even covers up the skin?!

Second, Priyanka seemed all too comfortable walking around in a swimsuit for a girl who is overwhelmed with nervousness at every little thing.

Third, I stumbled every six seconds when my heel caught in the soiled grass.

"You are going to love it, Anika!" Priyanka giggled and we entered the back garden.

The arrangements for the party were extravagant. A counter for drinks on one side of the pool and two rows of beach recliners on the other. The pool itself was about a hundred meters in length. All the silver and white made me dizzy.

"I cannot." My voice sounded small and I took a step back.

"You cannot what, didi?" Rudra popped up and whispered in my left ear. I yelped and put a hand to calm my racing heart.

"DO NOT EVER DO THAT AGAIN!" I glared and he laughed it off.

Dragging me away to socialize with everyone, Rudra chattered endlessly. By the time Tia showed up, I had already slumped down into a recliner.

"Hey, Anika, right?" She smiled and I nodded. "Thank you for coming, now I won't feel guilty about what happened two days back."

"Can I leave now?" I massaged my temples, exhausted.

"Of course, but please, do have a drink with me?" Her request was more like a command and since I was too tired to argue, I simply followed her to the bar.

"One Estocada and-"

"I don't drink." I stated. "I'll have cranberry juice."

Tia smiled and motioned for the bartender to prepare. I leaned against the counter as she clicked her nails restlessly on the shelf. "So, I heard you got into a spat with my Shivaay." Her tone was extremely polite.

"Spats." I corrected. "We don't do the mainstream stuff. We are more into slaughter-each-other-with-insults types. And we won't ever be normal around each other, I guess."

"Exactly, the universe will never let the two of you fit together." If I wasn't drained, I would have retorted back but my brain was pretty much dead right now.

"So, where is he?" I asked.

"He will be here soon. Why, do you need him for something?"

"No." I forced a tight smile. Tia busied herself with a small talk with the bartender and soon he slid two glasses towards us. Without a second thought, I gulped it down in one go.

And almost instantly, my knees jerked, legs wobbled and vision blurred. I had no idea where Tia led me to, but I was so sure that I was going to get into a lot of trouble. Soon she came to a stop and pulled me closer.

"I was drugged and you saved my life, but Shivaay decided to your hero instead of mine! Now, sweetheart, it is my turn to return the favour!" That was the last thing I heard before a smirking Tia, pushed me over the edge into the deep end of the pool.

As I hit the water, my brain started to work in full throttle. I was scared, but not yet scared out of my wits. And even though I had no idea on how to swim, my arms and legs thrashed as I went down. My head hit against something hard and suddenly, I wasn't so sure if I could make it.

Distinctly, I heard another splash. But that wasn't enough to give me hope since the moment my lower body hit the bottom, air evaded me.

My eyes were scrunched shut as two arms wrapped around me.

It was just a reflex to grab onto whoever had decided that this poor girl deserved to live. I gripped the person's clothes tighter as the cold water surrounded us. The blood in my veins froze and my brain numbed yet again.

I fought to keep the last bit of my breath in, to keep my lips locked around my last store of oxygen. It didn't surprise me, my delusion of my parents was there. After all they owed me that much, considering that I was dying. I was surprised by how sure that knowledge sounded. I could barely make out voices calling out to me but I smiled, at least someone would worry over my death. At least someone would care.

Briefly, the clichs about death struck me. Wasn't it a tradition to see your life flash before your eyes? Well, I guess I am so much luckier. Who wants to see a rerun of mine anyway!

Anika would die today, that was my last thought.

And at that very moment, my head broke the surface. I felt strong arms lock around my waist and pull me out of the chilly water onto the soft, grassy land. Callous hands beat against the center of my chest rhythmically and water gushed out of my mouth and nose in amazing volumes. It hurt to breathe as my throat was too full of water.

"Breathe!" A voice, wild with rage, ordered and I felt a cruel stab of pain. "Breathe, Anika, come on!" The voice demanded. "If you f**king die on me, then I would never forgive you for everything that you have done to me! You owe me a f**king apology!"

My head throbbed but my eyes fluttered open.

Shivaay

I glowered down at the motionless figure of the woman who had decided that it was somehow a great day to die in my arms.

And the moment she opened her eyes, it took all my will power not to yell about how insane of a woman she was.

I walked out into the sunny party, with the signature Oberoi smirk.

Tia is brilliant at planning events and she always does it best. Wearing a crisp white shirt with sleeves rolled up and dark washed denim shorts, paired up with my grey Armani loafers I sauntered in, expecting a loud welcome from my girlfriend.

But surprise, surprise! Fate has a completely unimaginable way of welcoming me. People gasped and Tia wailed as everyone witnessed a woman falling into the seven feet deep edge of the pool.

I ran towards the pool and Rudra growled out.

Within the next ten seconds, everyone was on their feet murmuring and gasping.

"Stop!" Omkara scowled and grabbed hold of Tia before she could jump in. And for a moment, I was taken aback. Tia would risk her life to save someone?

"Anika!" Priyanka cried out and I spun around sharply.

"WHAT?" My sudden reaction, made quite a number of people step back.

And after that, everything was a blur. I dived in, reaching out for the figure thrashing around in the water. Her tresses floating untamed, eyes scrunched close and mouth parting in fear.

I knew it, she is a walking disaster, a f**king bad news. And if she died here, now, in this party then this would be all over the news. The Kapoors were rich but they were not as influential as us Oberois when it came to the media. Plus, they have already been a part of a lot of controversies.

I securely wrapped my arms around her waist and her finger nails dug into my skin through the thin fabric of my shirt.

Anika, I won't let you get away with this one!

She sat up, abruptly and coughed harshly. I snapped out of my reverie and was brought back to reality when her bleeding head rested against my shoulder. And subliminally my hand shot up to the back of her head.

"Why?" She rasped.

"What, why?" I hissed back.

The blood oozed out in minimal volumes, so the wound must be a minor one. My fingers clenched the distorted bun which had come lose almost completely.

"Why did you save me? Don't you hate me Shivaay?" That was the first time she had addressed me by my name without making it sound like a taunt. My lips parted but I never voiced my thoughts.

"Your death would be a very inconvenient affair." I retorted. "After all, we can't be involved with the death of a poor girl a week before our engagement, now can we?"

I let go and my fingers combed down her silky locks on their own accord. I subtly raised my hand and saw a few blotches of her blood.

"Fair enough." My eyes narrowed. She still had her head against my shoulder so I could not see her face but was that a hint of sadness in her tone?

"But what is wrong with you? Why would you jump in if you don't know how to swim? Are you suicidal?" I raged.

She lifted her head and passed me a weak smile. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you."

My eyes widened, at how different she appeared to be. There was no screaming or shouting, no smirking, no spoiled attitude, no ferocity, no fire. She wasn't the same Anika I am so used to fighting with and that disturbed me.

I stood up hastily and pulled her along. She staggered but I gripped her arms roughly. "Now tell me, what is it that you want to say?" I frowned.

For a flash, she looked over my shoulder at Omkara. Now what the hell is this all about? All of a sudden my brother is all chummy with this mad woman?!

"Don't bother. I don't need you to put up a show for the world. Trust me, I know how you feel so don't make an effort to make it seem like you care." She smiled, a dark and fierce smile. I was left astounded when she pushed me away and walked past.

No one has ever, ever done that to me. And I don't even understand what her deal is. One moment she is all cheery and happy, the next she turns into a fireball to argue with me, and then she turns into some shady character with a head full of arrogance.

"ANIKA!" I barked, eyes flashing as I turned around.

She paused, flipped her hair and glared back at me with equal ferocity. Her lips curled into a snarl and her hands clenched into fists.

"WHAT?" She yapped.

I growled and thundered as I took long strides towards her. She straightened, standing tall to face me, looking at me in the eye. Within her blazing chocolate orbs, I could see my own seething expression.

"Know your place, and remember, you owe your life to me. The day I come back to collect my favor, you'll regret it." My voice was cold.

"Well then Mr. Oberoi, I hope for your sanity's sake that the day comes soon." She smirked. "Since I know how crazy it drives you when you can't get what you wish for."

This woman, she drives me up the wall, I was mentally running hot and cold. She spun around and walked away, her wet locks smacking me right in the face in the process of doing so. I inhaled and for a moment, my anger was lost.

Ah, the orange blossoms and coconut do smell nice!

Oh Goodness...you made my day.

oohhh so nice ...stubborn Shivu dat tia how dare she ...bring rudra into action he should teach her a lesson

anika's description of that dress

Wowo I just loved it Red!!
Tia 😡 😡 how dare she 😡
This is my Favorite part dear
Continue soon 😉
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what a way to show what an ungreatful bimbo this Tia is. How could she take revenge on a girl who saved her life just because her fianc choose to help that girl to survive? And why did Omkara signaled her to stop at that moment? or did she have a tiff with him still?

seriously apology😆 - perfect shivaay character
loved the upt
cont soon

Great one.
Damn tht Tia , pushing Anika in the pool was too bad but it did give our lovers a chance to get closer.
Anika challenged Shivaay nd he is not one to back off. He'll surely go to get the apology but in his Ishqbaaz style.
Waiting for next update

Wow😲 what an amazing