Farmhouse Shenanigans- Shivika TS (Last part on pg 21) 14/08 - Page 5

Originally posted by: sarcasticsmiley

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Chapter-2

Okay so this has been long due😆 I'm so sorry for the late update guys- I've been trying to write this for quite long now but for some reason found it very difficult! Anyway, I'll try and be a bit faster with the next, and last, chapter (Can't promise anything though!) Will also be adding much more Shivika romance in that.

Hope you guys like this :)

The Oberoi Farmhouse was a villa set in a vast expanse of land. Most of it was covered by a huge garden that stretched from the front of the house and around it to the back. Om had told Annika in the car that their Grandfather, Mr. Prithviraj Singh Oberoi had been very fond of gardening, and had thus built this farmhouse. The family rarely came here anymore, what with everyone being busy with their own lives. But it was always kept in top order, and served as a get-away for the OBros whenever they got a bit too tired of their family drama.

All the youngsters got down from the jeep in high spirits. The weather was lovely; there was a light breeze blowing, and the Sun wasn't shining too bright. All in all, it was the perfect time and place for 6 young people to party their hearts out. As they made their way towards the large wooden cottage, all the while chatting and joking around merrily, Annika suddenly felt someone's hand on the small of her back. Surprised, she turned to find Shivaay on her right. He had very casually put his hand on her back, as if it was a regular habit of his. Sporting a proud grin on his face, he led her inside. Annika huffed.

This baggad billa and his ever-changing attitude.

Inside, the cottage was extremely spacious and well-furnished. All of them, save Shivaay, collapsed on the plush sofas in the living room as soon as entering.

"What's this? Shivaay frowned. "If you all are tired already, what are we gonna do the whole day?

Rudra took advantage of the situation and replied with a playful smile.

"Areh wah bhaiya, at first you weren't even ready to come to this picnic, and now you're so enthusiastic? I wonder what made you so happy all of a sudden... He trailed off, eyes resting at Annika, who blushed. Shivaay muttered a Shut up, Rudra' embarrassedly.

After a few minutes, the Obros moved to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, while the ladies stayed in the living room, gossiping.

"I'm so glad you decided to come, Annika didi! Saumya said in a chirpy voice.

"Of course, I had to. Annika smiled. "I'm pretty sure I'd be dead of a guilty conscience if I didn't, given all the emotional blackmailing Rudra put me through!

Saumya seemed to blush a little hearing Rudra's name, which didn't go unnoticed by Annika. She decided not to say anything, though. At least not yet. She turned to Priyanka instead, who was smiling while looking down at her phone. Annika was surprised to find this- who had made her shy reserved friend smile in this secretive way?

"Prinku? Annika called out, getting no response. She was too engrossed in her phone. Annika's face then lit up with an idea, and she gestured towards Saumya to snatch away her phone. Slowly, they both moved towards where Priyanka was sitting, and in a second, Saumya had her phone in hands and ran away to the other end of the room, while giggling along with Annika. Priyanka seemed baffled at this sudden action, and when her mind registered what had happened, she took off after Samuya, who then threw the phone towards Annika. Like that, the three girls started chasing each other, the housed filled with the sound of their laughter. Finally, after much exercise, the three collapsed on the sofas again.

"Oh God, I haven't run that much in ages, Saumya said between shallow breaths, while the other two nodded. Prinku finally managed to take the phone away from Annika's hand.

"Areh! Annika cried out, before giving up. Looking at Priynka with a glint in her eyes, she asked-

"So, will you be telling us this little secret of yours anytime soon?

Priyanka blushed.

"What secret? Th-there is no secret.

It wouldn't take a genius to figure out that this time, Priyanka hadn't stammered because of her nervous habit, but because she was trying to hide something.

"Hmm, Saumya joined in the fun. "Why don't you just let us see your phone, then?

Priyanka hid her phone away hurriedly, making Annika and Saumya laugh.

"Fine, I'll tell you. Priyanka sighed. She could trust these two girls with her life. "But, She continued, "I have a condition.

Annika and Saumya looked at each other in confusion.

"What?

Smiling evilly, Priyanka said-

"If I tell you about my secret, you two have to tell me about your love lives!

Annika gulped, while Saumya looked away abashed.

"But I don't have any love life! Annika blurted. "You know I don't. She muttered a "I wish I did, though that the other two didn't catch.

"And neither do I! Samuya quipped up. "Anyway, I think all these are just a waste of time. Annika nodded at that, as if in understanding.

Priyanka rolled her eyes.

"Oh please, she said in a I'm-so-done-with-you-two manner that seemed uncharacteristic of her. "It doesn't take a genius to see that there's something going on between you guys and two of my brothers!

Saumya slapped a hand on her own mouth in her surprise, while Annika's eyes widened.

"There's nothing going on between me and B-Billuji. Annika stuttered.

"But I never mentioned Shivaay bhaiya! Priyanka exclaimed, biting back a smile.

Annika smacked her arm, face turning a burning red. Sighing, she decided to just come out with the truth.

"There's nothing going on between me and Billuji, she said again. Priyanka and Saumya were about to retaliate again, when Annika continued.

"But, She said, her head bent down, "I wish there was.

**

In the kitchen, the boys were facing a dilemma about what to make for breakfast.

"Aloo puri. Shivaay firmly stated, bringing out all the ingredients he would need.

"Nope, Rudra said, popping the p'. "Gobi ke Paranthe.

Om looked at the two consufion.

"Why do you want Aloo puri? He asked Shivaay, before turning to Rudra. "And why you want Gobi ke Paranthe? As far as I know, neither of you eat such food.

"Because Annika-"

"Because Sumo-"

Both Shivaay and Rudra started together, before stopping mid-way, realizing what they had been about to say. Turning away their heads in embarrassment, they tried to get back to cooking to brush away the awkwardness. It didn't work, since Om was now grinning fully, wanting to know more about his brothers' love stories.

"Annika and Sumo, huh? I didn't know my brothers had advanced enough in their relationships to cook theirlady loves' favourite breakfast... He trailed off, making Shivaay and Rudra's cheeks turn pink.

"It's nothing like that, Om. Shivaay muttered. "And Annika isn't my lady-love.

"Oh, but you wish she was. Om replied naughtily, making Shivaay smack him on the head.

"And you Mr, Om now turned to Rudra. "What's up with you and Sumo, huh? Don't forget that she's like my sister and I won't let you use her like one of your many girlfriends.

Rudra shrugged.

"Sumo is just a friend, O he said, trying hard to sound genuine. "You know me, all these one-woman man' things aren't for me. When Om and Shivaay only continued to stare at him intently, he changed the topic.

"And anyway, instead of pestering ME, you should be asking Shivaay bhaiya what's up with him and Annika didi!

"I told you, there's NOTHING up with me and Annika didi- I mean, Annika, He answered sheepishly.

Om and Rudra looked at each other for a while, before turning towards Shivaay again with mischievous smiles.

"Well in that case, Om started, trying to keep his face serious, "I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I set Annika up on a date with a friend of mine?

Shivaay's eyes widened at that, and the spoon he had been holding to mix the ingredients clattered to the floor.

"Wh-why would you do that? he managed to stumble out.

Om shrugged.

"Well, Annika is a great girl. And I think this friend of mine would be just perf-"

"No! Shivaay interrupted Om. "I mean, he continued, "Annika is just getting started off with her career, so I really don't think she'd be interested in, um, dating. She's just not that type of a girl.

Om and Rudra started at him, nodding their heads slowly, before bursting into laughter.

"Oh God, bhaiya! Rudra manage wheeze out between guffaws of laughter. "How obvious can you get!

Shivaay glared at them, blushing all the while.

"Obvious about what?

"That you, my dear brother, Om said, putting an arm around Shivaay's shoulders, "are in love.

Instead of retaliating, Shivaay only shrugged, and continued preparing breakfast.

**

When the Obros had finished making breakfast and moved to the living room to set up the table, they found the three girls giggling over something. As they noticed the boys' presence though, they stopped abruptly.

"What's going on? Shivaay asked with narrowed eyes.

"Nothing, bhaiya! Prinku said loudly, and a little too quickly. After all, how could she tell her brothers that she was just talking to her girlfriends about the new ACP who had caught her eye, and was slowly making a place in her heart?

"If you say so, Shivaay said, looking unconvincing.

"Anyway, guys, come on and have breakfast. I'm starving. Om set out the plates on their large mahogany table, while the other brothers brought in the food. As soon as Annika got a whiff of her favourite food, she jumped in delight.

"Aloo puri! She squealed, taking a seat with childlike enthusiasm and lading the food onto her plate. Shivaay smiled at her antics.

"And not just aloo puri, Rudra said, looking at Saumya from the corner of his eyes, but we have prepared Gobi ke paraanthe too!

Soon, Saumya was partaking in Annika's excitement. They all had a hearty breakfast, and while Rudra decided to indulge in the delicious Indian delicacies because it was his cheat day, Shivaay stuck to his angrezi khaana. After they were done, Rudra decided to tease his brother a bit more.

"Waise Annika didi, he started, while wiping his hands on a napkin. "Aren't you curious why Shivaay bhaiya suddenly decided to cook Aloo Puri? Annika's eyebrow shot up curiously at that, while Shivaay's eyes shot daggers at Rudra.

"The same reason you decided to cook Gobi ke paraanthe, Rudra. He shot back firmly. They stared at each other for a moment, before Rudra gave a sheepish grin, and rub the back of his neck awkwardly.

"So guys, Priyanka perked up, "What's the plan for today?

"I know! Annika cried cheerily, "Let's watch a movie. A horror movie!

Before anyone could express their opinion, Shivaay resolutely disagreed.

"Why, Billuji, are you scared of watching horror movies? She scowled at him. Shivaay rolled his eyes.

"You wish, Paanika. I just think it's stupid to watch horror movies in broad daylight. We can do that when it gets a bit darker, to make the atmosphere more...eerie.

Annika thought that was a good idea, but she wouldn't be caught dead agreeing with the baggad billa. Sighing, she only asked what he thought they do now.

"Hmm.. how about a game of chess? As soon as he said that, chaos broke out in the form of grunt and whines, making him raise his hands in surrender.

"I have a better idea, Rudra quipped up. "How about we play... truth or dare!

"NO! Shivaay and Annika yelled in unison, before turning red in the face. Truth or Dare brought back memories of that one drunken night when they had gone a bit...cuckoo, to say the least.

Half an hour later, when they all other plans failed, Saumya suggested they play hide-and-seek, only to earn a grunt from Shivaay. She had to convince him by showing her puppy-dog eyes and give a dramatic dialogue of "Can't you do this much for me, bade bhaiya? And so a few minutes later, all having decided that the girls would hide first while the boys looked for them, Annika was frantically searching for a good place to hide in this huge bungalow. It was a double-storied house, so she decided to go upstairs, all the while hearing the boys count down to when they would start searching. Annika giggled, thinking how cute Shivaay must look with his eyes closed and chanting from 30 to 1. Priyanka and Samuya had run off to some other direction, so Annika was all alone upstairs. She tried opening a few doors that were locked, before finally managing to open a storeroom. It was quite small and congested, filled with old brooms, rugs, and cleaning materials as such. Moving around her hands in the air to clear all the dust, she found a small stool and sat herself there, not before closing the door. Smirking, she thought how difficult it would be now for Shivaay to find her. Oops, for the boys to find herself, she corrected herself. A few minutes passed as Annika continued sitting there, thanking the Gods for that light bulb that worked as the only source of dim light. She was just wondering if the boys had given up when she heard footsteps outside the door. Pressing her ear against the door, she listened and tried to guess who might have come up. A part of her prayed it was Shivaay, but she ignored it. Although she had long ago realized that she liked Shivaay, she also knew that he would never feel the same way about her. Every time he did something sweet, like call to ask how her day was or show up randomly at her house just to chat, her heart dared to hope for the improbable. But she still tried to stay focused, and took his friendship with all her heart because that was all she would be getting. Coming back to reality, Annika listened intently for the footsteps and shuffling, but the noise seemed to have died down. She had just breathed out in relief and moved away from the door to retake her seat, when the door flung open. Annika stared with wide eyes at the smirking, gorgeous man who stood at the doorway.

"Well, well, well, look who's here, Shivaay drawled out, entering the jammed storeroom in slow strides. "I should have known, only you would choose such a...weird place as your hiding spot.

Annika scrunched her nose, and tried to ignore how close he was and how good he smelled.

"How did you manage to find me, anyway?

Shivaay, who had been inspecting the grimy storeroom with a look of disgust, turned to her again.

"Well, I decided to come upstairs because I couldn't find you- uh, anyone downstairs. Almost missed this room if I hadn't sensed you. Although he tried to say it very nonchalantly, both of them flushed at the comment. Clearing her throat, Annika tried to dissolve the awkwardness.

"You and your stupid sensing abilities, She retorted, making a face that made Shivaay smile. A few moments of silence passed- they both wanted to prolong this meeting of theirs, without anyone else in vicinity, as much as possible. When it finally got too awkward to keep looking around without any reason, Annika cleared her throat.

"Um, we should go downstairs, it's going to be the girls' turn to look, now.

Shivaay nodded, but made no effort to move. He wanted to stay here with her, just a bit longer. He wanted to tell her that she looked beautiful, and that he was ecstatic that she had come along for the trip. Shivaay had long ago realized that he liked Annika, in a way he never thought he would like someone. But he had no hope in his heart to win her admiration because surely, she couldn't fall for an arrogant man like him, could she? Not when he had treated her so badly in the past. And so, he strived hard to win her friendship- if that was all he was getting, he would take it whole-heartedly.

Seeing as Shivaay wasn't moving, Annika herself tried to walk past him and out of the door. However, she couldn't so much as step outside when Shivaay tugged at her wrist and pulled her back in. She collided into his chest, and steadied herself by holding onto his shoulders. His arms rested on her waist as he continued looking at her with a dreamy look in his eyes. To say that Annika was shocked would be an understatement.

"Billuji, wh-what are you doing? She stammered.

Shivaay didn't answer her question, but asked one in return.

"Why are you so adamant about calling me Billuji? He asked with a low, deep voice, while staring into her eyes intensely.

Annika furrowed her brows.

"What's the problem with Billuji? And why are you bringing it up all of a sudden?

Shivaay sighed.

"The problem is that that is NOT my name. And we're friends, right? So you should call me by my name. Come on now, say it. Say Shivaay. Or do I have to teach you like last time... He grinned, referring to that drunken night fiasco. Annika's eyes widened.

"No, no. Koi zarurat nahi hain. I, uh, know how to say your name.

Shivaay continued staring at her expectantly, one eyebrow arched. They were still holding each other, and seemed to have no intention of letting go.

"Shi...

"Yes?

Taking a deep breath, Annika decided to just say it. How long would she go on calling him Billuji anyway?

"Shivaay.

It was a mere whisper, as if she was breathing out the word. And Shivaay never knew that his name would ever sound so beautiful, so perfect, coming from anyone. It was enough to create a havoc in his senses. So ignoring his brain that screamed at him to not do anything stupid and ruin their friendship, he pulled her closer. Annika gasped slightly at that, but didn't push away. This encourage Shivaay to do what he did next- place his lips softly against hers.

It was a slow kiss, as if they were taking their time to get used to the feel of each other. Annika was as inexperienced as one could get, but she and Shivaay gave equal takkar to each other in everything and kissing was no exception. She moved her lips against his without worrying about being competent- all she knew was that he was kissing her and this was the best feeling ever and she never wanted to stop. Shivaay too lost himself into the kiss. Annika's lips were so soft and plump and delicious, and the cherry on the top was that she was reciprocating! So without any inhibitions he continued, coaxing open her mouth with his tongue, making her moan at the contact. He too bit back groan as she fought for dominance. His hands were wrapped around her waist tightly, while hers were running wildly through his hair. All in all, it was such a perfect blissful moment, until-

"Bhaiya, didi, are you two up there?! Rudra's voice bellowed upstairs. Shivaay and Annika sprang apart, breathing deeply and trying to regain their composure quickly lest anyone come up to look for them. Finally, looking at each other, they gave shy, small smiles. What had just happened was magical, and both were now completely sure of their feelings. What was more, they were now completely sure about each others' feelings. As Annika turned to leave, Shivaay pulled her back again. Placing a soft,quick kiss on her lips, he said huskily-

"We'll continue this later.

With a wink, he walked out of the door, leaving behind a wide-eyed, red-faced Annika.

Chapter-3 Part-A