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The car came to a halt as Shivaay pressed the brakes. He and Anika had a quiet ride to the Oberoi Mansion. Nothing he could say to make her feel better. She needed time. Maybe it was all too fast for her. He decided to give her some time to adjust to this idea.
"Anika, we have reached." Shivaay brought her out of her thoughts.
Anika smiled at him and got off.
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When they entered the house, side by side, Anika looked amazed. The whole house was already in a festive mood. Janhavi aunty, Pinky aunty and Dadi were on the sofas, very deep in discussion. At one end, Priyanka and Saumya were huddled over a book. Om and Rudra were watching everything. Rudra made comments every now and then receiving different reactions from Om every time. Sometimes they would laugh while sometimes Om would go the signature "Shut Up Rudra!" way.
"Arey, Anika hone-wali Bhabhi aur unka Bagad Billa aa gaya!" Rudra cheekily shouted.
Suddenly, Anika was dragged to the couch.
"Anika, teri Kundli hai kya puttar, tere paas?"
"Tumhe shaadi main heavy lehenga chahiye ya light beta?"
"Anika, tu aur Shivaay kaise combinations main kapde pehnoge? Main woh foreigns wali Buaji ko bata deti hun shaadi ke baare main. Aur designer ko tumhari dresses ke liya bulana hai."
"Anika, tujhe college se kissi friend ko bulana hai?"
"Anika Di, I think hume ek acchi se party rakhni chahiye, aapki shaadi ki khushi main!"
Om, Rudra and Shivaay burst out laughing looking at Anika's clear discomfort. Yes, she had planned Shivaay's wedding earlier. Now having all the decisions on her, all questions thrown at her, the feeling overwhelmed her.
"Haww! Tum teeno aise has kyu rahe ho?" Pinky chided.
"Arey Choti Maa, aap log issi rate par chalte rahe, toh Anika didi ghar aane se darr jayengi." Rudra grinned.
"Aisa kuch bhi nahi hai okay?" Saumya glared at him. "Hain na Anika Di?" she turned to look at Anika, who gave her a uncomfortable smile.
Rudra and Om burst out laughing yet again. While all the ladies looked at Anika in horror.
"Accha theek hai! Anika, pehle khaana kha legi, fir aap logo ke saath baith kar yeh sab discuss kar legi." Shivaay suggested, trying to help her out.
"Oho, Shivaay! Tu naa interrupts mat kar."-Pinky glared at her son. "Tujhe waise bhi shaadi main toh interests hi nahi hai."
"Mom, please. Anika ne kuch nahi khaya hai. Jab main iske ghar gaya toh pata nahi kuch toh unhealthy sa kha rahi thi." Shivaay tried explaining her yet his tone was ordering.
"Choti Maa, I think Anika ko kuch khaane dena chahiye. She must be hungry." Om supported his brother.
"Theek hai. Par Anika, tu dinner ke baad mere kamre main chaliyo. Hum sab ladies ko kuch decide karna hai." Pinky agreed and lead Anika to the table.
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Dinner was quite an affair. When Anika had been about to put the first morsel in her mouth, she found the Oberoi clan staring at her from time to time. Why? She did not understand. At first she thought there was something wrong with her face, or with her eating habits. But then all of it was alright. That's when Shivaay had come down to find his family staring at his wife. Anika was clearly uncomfortable. Somehow Shivaay wanted to laugh at her situation. He then noticed that they had made Aloo Puri. Maybe his mom and aunt's first try at it. So they were wanting to know Anika's reaction.
"Uh..." Shivaay cleared his throat. This brought back everyone to their senses.
They started busily chatting. Anika looked relieved. She looked at Shivaay and smiled at him. This did not go unnoticed by Om who nudged Rudra. Rudra in turn nudged Saumya and the chain went on- Saumya to Prinku, Prinku to Dadi, Dadi to Janhavi, Janhavi to Pinky.
This was the scene witnessed by the remaining two Oberois who came down for dinner. Shivaay-Anika staring at each other and the whole family staring at them. They found it quite funny and burst out laughing. It brought back Anika and Shivaay from their reverie while everyone else was grinning. Shivaay violently shook his head and sat down.
"Haye! Nazar naa lage tum dono ko!" Dadi commented while Rudra agreed readily.
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Saumya was busy with her phone. Rudra elbowed her discretely. "Sumo, khaana khate wakt phone nahi use karte."
Saumya just rolled her eyes and continued with whatever she was doing. Rudra fumed at her ignorance but let it be.
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Halfway through the dinner, Saumya jumped up excitedly!
"Prinyaka, Dadi, Pinky aunty, Janhavi aunty, mujhe idea mil gaya!" she grinned excitedly. It was after seeing the men's creeped out expressions that she realised what had happened. She bit her tongue and looked at the other ladies for help.
"Oh, Saumya beta! Tumhe woh uska address mil gaya?" Janhavi made an attempt to help the girl and save their plans.
"Kaunsa address, Saumya?" Rudra asked her. Saumya gulped.
"Arey... Woh..." Priyanka stammered. The whole family's eyes were on her. The ladies expected her to save them whole the Oberoi men looked confused.
"Woh, uh, Rudra Bhaiya, wih Maa ko ek beauty parlour ka address chahiye tha. Mujhe meri ek friend ne bataya ki ek naya beauty parlour khula hai. Bohot accha hai. Toh bas... Wahi mom ko try karna tha. " Priyanka was satisfied with her lie.
Saumya gave her a silent thanks but Om noticed it this time. The ladies were upto something for sure.
"But usse dhundne par itni khushi?" Om asked.
"Arey Om, Rudra. Chup chap khaana kha lo na. Itne sawal kyu kar rahe ho?" Pinky chided them.
Rudra looked at the women suspiciously. All of them seemed to be hiding something. Except his dear, loving Anika Bhabhi. Obviously Shivaay Bhaiya had a better wife than him. Rudra snorted. He then corrected himself. Shivaay was the only one of the brothers with a wife.
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Saumya stealthily brought Anika to Pinky's room. Shakti uncle was with Tej uncle and this was the best time to let the bride know about their plans.
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Shivaay wanted to drop Anika home. But the women had sent him away, telling that they'll call him when Saumya, Anika needed to go. Shivaay Singh Oberoi - the personal chauffeur
He had drifted off to sleep when suddenly someone shook him.
"Inke peeth peeche itne badi planning ho rahi hai, aur Shivaay Bhaiya so rahe hai? Kaise Oberoi hThe?" Rudra shook his head disappointedly.
Shivaay woke up groggily. "Kya hua Rudra?"
"Kya hua?! Seriously Bhaiya! Matlab yahan pe bomb fatt jayega fir bhi aap itne igorant reh sakte hai kya?" Rudra glared at his accusingly.
"Bomb?" Shivaay exclaimed and stood up at once. "Security breach? Again?"
"Nahi Shivaay!" Om kept his hands on Shivaay's shoulders.
"Bhaiya, ghar ki saari ladies kuch plan kar rahi hai! Aur aapko kuch samaj nahi aa raha?" Rudea asked impatiently.
It was then that Shivaay noticed his Papa and Bade Papa also there. The four men sat down and explained whatever they understood. They clearly had to know what was happening.
When the Oberoi men were satisfied with their plan, they heard a knock on the door. A suspicious Saumya along with Anika came in. "Woh Dadi ne kaha ki hum aapse kahe ki hume ghar chod de." Anika timidly said. All Oberoi men, sitting together was definitely an intimidating site.
"Haan chalo." Shivaay stood up.
"Dekh, Rudra, Shivaay kaise ekdum se taiyyar hi gaya na?" Om commented with a smirk.
"Haan Bhaiya, aise toh kabhi mujhe ice-cream khilane nahi gaye?" Rudra asked with a mocking look.
"Tumhe hi diet karne ka shauk hai Rudra." Shivaay said to his defence.
"Haan haan." Rudra shook his head, as if he was greatly disappointed. Shivaay rolled his eyes and walked out of the room.
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From the moment they had left the room to this 5 minute ride, Anika and Saumya had been discussing something, ignoring Shivaay. They were looking at something on Saumya's phone. An irritated Shivaay screeched the car to halt.
"Main driver nahi hun." He stated.
"Woh mujhe pata hai Shivaay." Anika replied, not getting his hint. Saumya on the other hand understood and quickly pocketed her phone.
"Anika Didi, Bade Bhaiya ka matlab hai aap aage jakar baith jaiye. Mujhe waise bhi neend aa rahi hai. Aap bore ho jayengi." Saumya yawned, adding to the effect. Anika nodded her head and went and sat on the front seat.
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The shorter road had been jam-packed and so Shivaay had taken the longer route. Saumya had drifted off to sleep ling back while Anika was awake, trying to accompany the man beside her.
"Anika tum so jao." Shivaay looked at her and smiled.
"Nahi Shivaay, mujhe neend nahi aa rahi." She denied. But her next actions proved her wrong. She yawned and looked at him sheepishly.
"So jao." Shivaay rolled his eyes and ordered. She reluctantly closed her eyes while one of her hands held on the Shivaay's left arm. Shivaay smiled at her and continued driving.
When they finally reached Anika's home, Shivaay looked at both the women sleeping.
His little sister was cuddled up while Anika's both hands were now wrapped around his arm. It had been a little difficult at first but then he got used to it.
He didn't know how he could wake Saumya up so he turned to Anika. He went close to her. She looked extremely peaceful while sleeping, there was no doubt to it. He smiled and then placed a short kiss on her nose. Anika's sleeping form smiled making Shivaay chuckle.
He then slowly whispered in her ears. "Anika.. Tumjara ghar aa gaya." No reaction.
Not finding any other way, he took the water bottle kept in the holder. Thanking and praying to his lucky stars, he splashed the water on his to-be-wife.
Anika woke up with a jolt. Her scream cause Saumya to sit up straight. Anika looked at the culprit accusingly who was just siling at her cheekily. Saumya bust into laughter, still sleepy. Anika snorted and turned away. Even in her sleepy state, Saumya realised what she had to do.
"Main andar jaa rahi hun. Aap aa jana." Saying s, she walked out of the car.
"I am sorry Anika. Mere paas koi option nahi tha." He made her look towards him.
"Haan haan." She showed him her tongue.
"Unimpressed" he replied with a straight-face. Anika just rolled her eyes and opened the door. She was about to walk out when Shivaay wrapped his finfers arounf her wrist and pulled her towards himself.
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This was a longer update, like a sorry from my side. 😆
How was it? What do you think the ladies are planning? (Though there was a big give away in the chapter itself. 😛)
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Cheers,
Krishi ❤️
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