Resolving the Conflicts
Mr.SSO
Mr.ASSO
I had to wake up early to make some arrangements for today's function. I had worn that off white floral gown that we got stitched for Shivaay and Tia's first sangeet. I hated the fact that I had danced with and got engaged to Daksh wearing this dress. The only relief was that, I had also danced with Shivaay and that was the first time I felt that he must have developed some feelings for me. It was about 5.30 am in the morning and Dadi had already called me to set the pooja ki taal. I walked past his room and yesterday's scenes flashed in front of my eyes. I found it better to keep a distance from him rather than to push him or Priyanka into further trouble.
I peeped inside to see him sleeping in a very uncomfortable position that was sure to gift him a sprain. He was crouched up on one corner of the bed with his head dropping to one side. I ran upto him before he could bang his head onto the headrest and gently made him sleep properly on a pillow, and covered him up with a blanket. As I turned to leave I was stopped by a tug on my dupatta, I gently took it off his hold and walked out. I couldn't help but notice that my baggad billa looked so cute and innocent while sleeping!
I woke up feeling all tired and groggy, I couldn't remember when I had chose to lie down, it was so unlike me. Her fragrance lingered in the room and it was the only soothing feeling for my tortured state. I couldn't let Daksh hurt my sister or my wi. my Annika. I suddenly rose to freshen up but I tripped back onto the bed feeling dizzy. I remembered the fact that the doctor had advised me to minimise stress and to avoid alcohol. I needed to get my tests done to prevent my shortcomings to cause anymore trouble at home.
I walked towards the hall after properly grooming myself, I had done everything to keep Daksh away from the Mansion lest he spoil the day. I saw her dressed in white, last time she had worn this we had danced together. I had also suffered a broken heart when she had said yes to Daksh's proposal. I badly wanted her to reject him, it had hurt a lot when she had done the other way. That was the first time I realised that she had become so important for me!
I couldn't help but keep staring at her as she looked breathtakingly beautiful. I somehow went on to dream of breaking that Rohit's bones, how dare he flirt with my Annika I thought as my temper rose. I saw her again and felt my expression change to that of a lovesick teenage boy. Her dress got stuck in some decoration and I went near her to help her, she refused to acknowledge me more than a second and I suddendly felt so empty.
He was roaming behind me everywhere with his not so famous innocent expression. I tried hard to keep my composure as I continued to avoid him. It was so his nature to make things difficult for me every time I put up an act. I shuddered at thought of his 'farak padta hai' games. He also used to roam behind me with that constant pain expression on his face at every level of our drama to expose that cheapdi. I was again surprised that how well he had masked up his worries and looked every bit that old cold sso, aah not that cold! He never averted his gaze from, what was he trying to prove, uff billu!!
I had to keep some gifts in Kaamini aunty's car and didn't want any shortcoming in that.Jhanvi aunty wanted me to join the rest of the family but I was trying to avoid more trouble for Shivaay and insult to myself. But I also felt happy that I had someone else in the family who was ready to accept me and care for me like Dadi did. Shakti Uncle too came to usher me, guess what? He addressed me as 'beta' was this man actually accepting Annika no surname as his daughter in law..I wondered. I could swear that Shivaay had got his 'puppy face' skills from him only!
I wanted her to join me badly, but she was not even looking at me. I knew that only Rudra could help me here. And he was successful in bringing her towards me, she was reluctant but I was determined that I would provide her with what she deserved. One more family picture was clicked with both of us lost with each other.
I was relieved that eventhough Daksh had viciously showed up I had got him locked up. But he had come up with a even more horrible plan.I felt my blood boil as that rogue continued to take my Annika's name with his wretched tongue. I felt the urge to murder him right away. I could see the hurt in her eyes. I was going to lose her forever if I didn't act now. How could he tell that she was my mistress, we were married, she is my wife dammit!
I felt my heart stop beating as she started walking away, where was she going? Was she leaving me? How could she? I can't think of a moment without her, will she manage to live without me an entire lifetime? I called out her name, I was thankful that she stopped. She cared to give me another chance, one final chance! And I said it out loud 'Annika meri biwi hai'. I saw her tear laced eyes brighten, I saw surprise, happiness and trust there, once again, I felt lighter.I had never felt so complete as when, I had held in her tight in my arms eventhough it was for a few seconds.
The rest was easy, as that idiot was packed with a nice tight slap from her. I looked forward to have some personal time with just me and her. I found my old tadibaaz Annika coming back very soon. And I had finally accepted her as my wife in front of the whole world and I couldn't let any danger befall her ever!
Shot 7: The Night After with Mr & Mrs.SSOEdited by MariaRebecca - 8 years ago
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