HER SACRIFICE - SHIVIKA Two Shot
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This is my first OS and first one I am posting in this forum. I am a huge fan of Shivika, I liked their on screen performance and was clean bowled in the first episode I watched (on 6th April- the dard sequence - dressed in blue, my favourite colour and their wonderful chemistry). I have read many fan fictions. I admire the writers of those FFs for their creativity and writing style.
This OS is based on the episode that was aired on 8th june, 2017, when Anika goes to see Shivaay in the room after he has fallen asleep. It is not proof-read, please ignore grammatical errors. This was penned down when a random thought crossed my mind two days ago. It is purely a work of my creativity. I miss the old Ishqbaaz, the track until their separation was more interesting.
Shivaay opened his eyes feeling something on his temple. He was in a deep slumber may be in a dreamland. Anika had just kissed him on his temple, Her kiss woke him up, bringing him to reality. He saw her standing beside the bed, Face swollen, tears pouring and sobbing continuously. Seeing her red bloodshot eyes he doubted if she was bleeding from her eye or crying.
"Anika ! Anika ! he shouted with a sense of panic that he always felt when she was in danger. He stood up and held her face.
His move and voice brought her back to her senses, she realised he was no longer asleep and she had woke him up. Desperate to hide her tears, she wiped her eyes and then her face with her dupatta. She wanted to make it appear as if she was wiping off the sweat.
It was too late. He realised why she was doing that- she was trying to hide her tears. He knew that the body doesn't perspire in an air conditioned room that too inside his room Anika could never sweat. The temperature is always minimum, he always wanted the temperature to be in the range of 18-20 c, without which he couldn't sleep. She did not want it too cold, but adjusted for his comfort, instead used two blankets to prevent herself from freezing.
He was anxious to know if she had hurt herself or something happened to her eyes. His attention was focused on her eyes that still remained red. He made her sit on the bed, while he kneeled down on the floor beside the bed. He held her face trying to reduce her sobs and wiped away the tear drops that had appeared now.
Seeing his care intensity of her cry increased and more tear drops fell, but not one word escaped her mouth. Her palms were clutching together. Shivaay was convinced that she did not have a physical injury. He was confused as to how a girl who had fought with him and went to sleep by the poolside out of anger a few hours ago could return to their room and cry her lungs out when he was asleep.
He doubted if it was Anika herself who had shouted at him just because his mother decided to give the better jewellery set to Gauri, and a single piece necklace to her. He knew his Anika wasn't materialistic; she had refused all the expensive gifts he had brought for her. She had recently refused his gift on the night of their engagement. A platinum watch with diamonds studded centre he gifted her in full privacy of their room. It was still sleeping in one of his cupboard drawers. He did not want to bring up the gift fight right now when all she needed was some relief.
He came back to reality when the room seemed silent, her sobbing had reduced but eyes still red. He caressed her head in an attempt to calm her. In the next five minutes her sobs ceased but her nose had turned pink. He held her hand and asked.
"Anika, are you alright? Did you get hurt?
She just nodded a no.
"Anika, Say something ! he said with concern.
"No, I am fine. I am ok, Shivaay. She said wiping the remaining tears on her face.
He handed her a glass of water to drink from the bedside along with a towel. She took slow sips and then wiped her face.
"Anika, I don't want to force you for anything. We will do it when you are ok and want it as much as I do. he consoled her doubting if he rushed things.
Anika remained silent. Only she knew how much happy she was when he had made the move to end the distance between them, but the next moment Pinky was in the surrounding to remind her about the deadline. One of the reasons for her cries was her inability to fulfill his wish. She had to refuse even when she wanted to do with all her heart. She even questioned why all this had to happen at the same time, why did he not express his desire a week before.
Nobody except god and herself knew how much courage she gathered to shout at the man she loved more than herself, quoting something small like the gift from the mother-in-law falling short. All those gifts meant nothing to her because he was her rarest gem, her everything.
All that courage was melting away as tears. She was ready to break the truth to him that very moment and claim him as hers. He would belong to her and only her. She was ready to be his mother first then his wife. No matter what it took, she vowed to keep him happy at heart even if they could not afford all the luxuries.
But one thought stopped her, she knew how much the surname "Oberoi meant to him. Breaking that truth now will also snatch his identity he worked hard for. It would damage him beyond repair, he will lose all the relation he had with his loved ones and this house. She would rather sacrifice her relationship with him than break so many ties that were woven over years.
She knew how much a family means, she did not want him to sacrifice a family leaving Dadi, OmRu, Shakthi uncle and Jhaanvi aunty in a sad state. They supported him since birth, they deserve him more than the girl who walked into his life a few months ago.
She excused herself to go the washroom. The feeling of cold water against her face made her feel better and refreshed. She went back to the bedside after finishing her business.She finally calmed down. She finally knew how to answer her husband's questions, finally opened her mouth.
"Shivaay, I am alright. Nothing to worry she said putting on a fake smile.
She felt all the emotions return when the thought of losing the gem in front of her haunted again. She convinced herself to become the tadibaaz Anika.
"Shivaay, if you don't mind, will you fulfill my wish? she asked with her childlike innocence to hide her sadness.
"What is it Anika? You need something? I am sure if not today, I will make sure you get it by tomorrow. Tell me right away. I will speak to khanna and make arrangements. He said this taking out his mobile. He almost dialed khanna's number.
Anika snatched his phone. A cute smile appeared on her face, knowing how her sadness affected him but never knew seeing her tears would make him bring down the moon to earth. She wondered what good deed she had done in her life to get this man as her husband. She realised his heart was made of ice that's why it melted now. His cold heartedness was to shield his emotions.
The next moment she wondered what sin had she committed that god decided to take him away. She had never expected life would take her through these moments, just like how she never expected being showered with so much love. She braced herself and decided to tell what she actually wanted.
"Shivaay, can I cuddle with you? This room feels too cold. It looks like it would rain anytime outside. Your warmth would help me sleep. She narrated as if she were vomiting the lines she had by-hearted. Letting her cheeks turn pink matching the shade of her nose to match what she meant.
"Anika, this is your room, you are supposed to sleep here. Why do you want to sleep by the poolside when you have such a wonderful room and a handsome husband ready to serve you? he said.
Her blush reappeared. This is how she blushed when he held her during the sangeet few hours ago.
"Hmm. So this is what you want. When Mrs. Asks, how can the Mr. deny. Fine. Do you want me to adjust the AC temperature? he asked with a smirk.
"No, this is fine ! She smiled as if he had given her a cup of ice cream.
He stroked her hair slowly and moved few loose strands of hair behind her ear. Her face was as red as a rose. However, he was glad that she is back to normal now. Her tears were making him restless but all he wanted to do was put her to sleep.
They finally lay down, she did not want him to see her tears. She lied on her left side and he aligned his body against hers forming a protective cocoon. He caged her with his right hand, resting it around her waist. He slowly kissed her head. She smiled.
The unexpected happened. She was planning to go back to her bed on the poolside after getting a glimpse of him, did not expect things would take an unexpected turn.
"Shivaay, are you awake? she asked softly.
"Hmm, how can you expect me to fall asleep when I am cuddling with my Anika, You need something? He murmured into her ear
"I want to know ...if you love me? she asked slowly.
"You don't believe in my love after all that has happened between us, Anika? he answered with a rush of words.
"Not that I doubt your love, I know you trust me. Will you love me and trust me like this even if I make a mistake? she asked in a trembling voice.
Shivaay understood her state. She was fighting her insecurities. It was his duty to help her overcome those.
"Anika, I love you and trust you as much as you love and trust me. I know we wouldn't do something that hurts each other or our family. Every action of yours is a well thought decision. You will not make mistakes. Even if you commit, If you can tell me what made you commit that mistake, I would definitely forgive you. But love... he dragged to tease her.
She turned her body to face him all of a sudden, giving him a shock breaking the cage his arm formed around her waist.
"You will not love me anymore? she asked with worry in her eyes.
"My love for you and trust in you will only increase after that! he spoke in a rough tone.
The room was silent, his tone scared her, but when those words repeated in her ears, she realised what he actually meant. She now looked into his eye. All she could see was the child in him that she craved to see.
A sudden rush of energy filled her mind with confidence.
"Shivaay, Whatever I do is for the well being of both of us and the happiness of our family. Please remember this in every situation we encounter. Saying that she kissed his forehead and her eyes moistened making his lips curve into a wider smile.
"You are tired, I think we need to sleep now. He said looking into her tired eyes, stroking her head. The redness had reduced.
"Hmm. she whispered with a smile and hugged him.
He covered them with the blanket and kissed her forehead. She closed her eyes and thought her Shivaay would hate her for what she would do tomorrow. He might even get hurt and hate her. But he will not leave it just like that. One fine day he would come to her the day he knows the truth, the day he realizes that all she had was him.
His tight embrace assured her that she belongs to him and only him. She convinced herself that her treasured memories with him and the conversation of this night is enough to stay alive till the day he realizes she sacrificed their relationship for his happiness. A huge wave of confidence hit her.
She told herself, hugging him tight "I cannot fight with you Shivaay ! but I will not stop fighting for your happiness. I Love you Shivaay !.
"I Love You too, Anika ! he murmured. They drifted off to a peaceful slumber make it the best night of their life.
Based on suggestions and requests, I made this post a two shot. Shot 2 on page 4- updated 27-11-2017
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Vishaka
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Edit on 07-11-2017
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