FF - || Stay With Me || - Part 20 (LAST PART) - Page 65 - Page 45

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Anika walked out of the room and went down stairs into the living room where she noticed Sakshi was already in the kitchen and she rushed to her.

Sakshi: Arre Anika beta...you're up very early...

Anika: Mama... - worried - ...my dress hasn't arrived yet... - rambling on hurriedly - ...I don't know what I'm going to do...everyone else's dress which I designed arrived two weeks before their wedding...and I gave my design in a long time ago...and I can't believe they're doing this to me...how is this possible... - close to tears - ...what's going to happen now...

Sakshi: - walking over to her - ...Beta...calm down...nothing is going to happen...first you come here and sit down... - walking her to the kitchen table and settling her down in a chair - ...take a deep breath... - getting her a glass of water - ...and have this...

Anika: But mama...

Sakshi: But nothing...first you calm down and listen to me... - after she had taken a sip of water - ...stop panicking...your dress arrived yesterday evening just after you all left to go to Pinky's house for the Sangeet function...it's upstairs in my cupboard...

Anika: - breathing a sigh of relief - ...Thank God...mama why didn't you tell me...

Sakshi: When I got there last night you all we're having a great time I didn't want to disturb you and then when we came home I forgot about it...but now you know it's here in this house so you just calm down...there's no need to get hyper... - getting up - ...let me get your big breakfast ready...after all this will be the last thing I will do for you in this house... - sadly

Anika realised this was her last day in her home and suddenly felt very emotional; she stood up and walked over to Sakshi who was crying silently but before she could reach her Daadi, Jhanvi, Priyanka, Sahil and Tej walked into the kitchen and lightened up the atmosphere not giving them the time to be emotional. Ram and Abhay joined them a while later and they all sat together for a big family breakfast where there were lots of jokes and laughter that Anika and Sakshi had both forgotten about their emotional moment.

After some time Anika and Priyanka went back upstairs and tided up the room then started getting their things ready. Anika went for a shower and by the time she came out she saw her room was filled with lots of people; Bhavya and Gauri had arrived and so had the beautician who got started on Anika's hair and makeup while Gauri and Bhavya did Anika's last minute packing. After about two hours Anika's hair and makeup was completed and she got dressed into her bridal outfit; it was an ivory coloured lengha with a hint of traditional red and gold surface decoration; she had the heavy bordered dupatta on her head and she looked nothing less than a princess or in Shivaay's words; an angel . She held in her hands a bouquet of red roses with diamonds just as Shivaay had described.

Gauri and Bhavya wore matching outfits; a pink lengha and Priyanka and Saumya wore the same outfit but in a baby blue colour. Saumya was also a bridesmaid but she was going to join them at the venue as she was making her way there with the bharat. Once the girls were ready Anika suddenly felt the pang of hurt as she knew these were her last few moments in her room; she walked out onto the balcony and all of her lovely memories rushed back to her making her emotional; Gauri put a hand on her shoulder giving it a small squeeze and Anika smiled sadly. She walked back into her room and looked around thinking how much she was going to miss this place but she also knew that she was going to be with her beloved very soon which cheered her up a bit. There was a knock on the door and Sahil walked in with his camera.

Sahil: Photo time...

Anika: - smiling - ...Come on then...

They all went into the balcony and Sahil clicked away on his camera taking photos of the girls then having them take his and Anika's photos. After some time they decided to go downstairs; Anika walked carefully in her heels making her way down the stairs to the living room where she was met with a lovely sight of all the members of her family; Sakshi, Ram and Daadi sat on one sofa, Tej and Jhanvi together on another sofa and Abhay on his own. They made a place for her to sit in between Sakshi and Ram and the girls joined them.

Daadi: Meri gudia bohot pyaari lag rahi hain...

Jhanvi: Very beautiful...

Tej: And she should be...after all it's her big day...

Sakshi: And after this...she'll become someone else's... - sadly

Anika: - holding onto Sakshi's hand - ...Mama... - tears forming in her eyes

Sahil: No crying... - getting up and walking to them - ...this is not the time to cry...it's photo time...so everyone smile...

Sakshi: Sahil abhi nahi... wiping her tears

Ram: Abhi nahi to khabi nahi... - getting up - ...come on Sakshi...let's not cry now and be emotional...it's time to have fun and enjoy...then we'll think about that when it's time for her to go...right now let's make the most of her time with us...

Tej: Right bhaiya...let's take photos...

Abhay: It's too cramped in here...why don't we go out onto the patio...it's a wide space and we can have a lovely family photo there...

Priyanka: That's a good idea...let's go...

They all walked out onto the patio and posed; Anika in the middle with Daadi, Ram and Sakshi on one side and Tej and Jhanvi on the other while Abhay, Priyanka and Sahil stood in front and Gauri clicked away on the camera. Then there were single family photos, the bride's photos and then ones with Gauri and Bhavya and her cousins.

After some time Ram announced that it was getting late and it was time for them to leave as they were supposed to be at the venue before the bharat. Anika had a final look around her house feeling emotional again until the two limos arrived and they all got in; the younger lot in one with Anika and the elders in the other as they made their way out of the estate and onto the main road; heading to the motorway towards the Country Club. All the way through the ride they all made jokes and had a great time keeping Anika's spirit up so that she would not feel emotional again.

After about an hour they arrived and Anika was helped out of the limo; she was happy to be back here and was surprised to see a different entrance for the guests; it was a huge floral archway with a red carpet set out leading around the reception building, leading to the swimming pool and beyond to the open space so that the guests would not lose their way in the building itself. But instead of walking down the red carpet Anika was led away by Abhay and her friends inside the building, she looked around at the familiar setting and smiled as she remembered her time spent here with Shivaay but then she stopped and wondered for a moment.

Anika: Why are you guys taking me this way... - looking at Abhay - ...mama aur baki sab toh...

Abhay: - cutting her off - ...Anika...be practical...

Anika: Kya? - confused

Gauri: We've rented a room...you're going to stay there until your hubby-to-be arrives...

Anika: Ohh... - now thinking with a smile

Abhay collected the room card from the desk and they walked through the familiar wide corridors to the room Anika had stayed in while she was here for the competition. She smiled as she felt at home and went to her favourite place; the small garden area and looked at the beautiful scenery from there. Abhay left and the girls looked around the room then they joined Anika outside.

Bhavya: This place is beautiful...

Anika: This was my room when I was here for three weeks...

Priyanka: You are so lucky...I've fallen in love with this scenery...

Gauri: I would say you guys could spend your honeymoon here...it's just so romantic...

Anika thought back to the night she and Shivaay had spent together in this same room and smiled shyly. She rushed into the room and sat at the edge of the bed blushing madly while the girls followed her in and knew this was the best time to tease her.

Gauri: Arre wah...kitni sharma rahi hain...

Bhavya: Yahan par kuch huwa tha kya...tum dono ke beech... - teasing and nudging Anika in her side - ...bolo na Anika...

Priyanka: Haan bolo na Anika...tell us...

Anika: - getting up and walking away from them - ...Kuch nahi huwa tha... - still blushing

Gauri: Okay don't tell us...we'll just ask Shivaay...

Anika: - turning around sharply - ...Don't Gauri... - seriously

Gauri: Oh... - teasing - ...theek hain...hum kuch nahi kahenge...okay?

Priyanka: But your "hone wale woh is taking such a long time...you think he got lost on the motor way?

Bhavya: Maybe he got cold feet on the last minute and backed out... - giggling

Gauri: Wait... - turning to Bhavya - ...didn't the guys say he was coming by horse...maybe the horse ran away with him... - laughing

Anika was about to say something to them when suddenly the door flew open and Sahil was standing there.

Sahil: - out of breath - ...He's here...

Priyanka: Finally...

Anika blushed as they teased her all over again; a while later Saumya turned up in the room and hugged Anika; she was really happy and then the four of them helped Anika out of the room and they made their way through the wide corridors; through the lounge and out onto the red carpet leading towards the pool. Anika looked up and was surprised to see such a fairytale like venue; everything was just as Shivaay had described; the venue was colour co-ordinated in blue, pink and white, there was a huge tent out in the distance but Anika focused on the small details, the pool was out of bounds and the surrounding area was decorated with white lilies and pink roses. As she made her way down to the open space she could see the trees were decorated with fairy lights but they were not on as yet, inside of the tent was decorated with pink and blue drapes and it looked very beautiful.

All heads turned as Anika was led down the red carpet by her four bridesmaids towards Shivaay who had now stood up on the stage to see the love of his life walking towards him; she looked amazing and he really was blown away by her beauty; his mouth was slightly hanging open and his eyes were wide but Omkara nudged him slightly in his side to bring him back to earth and he smiled as Anika made it onto the stage and stood next to him with her eyes down. They sat down while all the guests watched them closely praising them both.

Shivaay: - whispering to Anika - ...Tum itni khubsoorat kyun ho... - she blushed - ...I can't keep my eyes off of you...jee karta hain ke tumhe abhi issi waqt bagah kar le jaon...

Anika: Shivaay... - slowly - ...todha sabar karlo... - whispering back

Shivaay: That I can't do...who told you to look so mind blowing...I'm finding it difficult to sit here, this close to you and not hold you...

Anika: Just a few more hours...then...

Shivaay: - cutting her off - ...Just me and you...

Siddharth: What's all the whispering about...hum sab hain yahan...tell us as well...

Malika: Haan...hum bhi sunna chahte hain... - teasing as she hugged Anika - ...you're looking so beautiful...

Anika: Thanks dii...

Malika: Ab chalo... - holding out two garlands

They both stood up in smiles while Siddharth handed one garland to Shivaay and Malika held out one to Anika; both their parents stood on either side of them and their friends stood nearby.

Gauri: Go on Anika...

Anika raised her hands to put the garland around Shivaay's neck but suddenly he was lifted up into the air by Rudra and Omkara and Anika found it impossible to reach him.

Bhavya: That's not fair...bring him down... - to Rudra

Rudra/Omkara: Hum nahi jukenge...nahi jukenge... - chanting

Priyanka/Gauri: Ab hum kya karenge?

Abhay: Phikar not girls... - standing next to Anika he looked at her and smiled then he picked her up from above her knees and she was the same height as Shivaay - ...hum bhi kuch kum nahi...go on Anika...

Anika quickly placed the garland around Shivaay's neck and they both came down while everyone around them laughed and had a great time then Shivaay placed the garland around Anika's neck gently making her blush. They then exchanged rings and fed each other a piece of methai then they settled back down on their chairs waiting for the next ritual to take place. While the main set of rituals were going through Sahil snuck around in between the guests and snuck away Shivaay's shoes and rushed away giving it to the girls who hid it in a safe place. After about fifteen minutes the rituals came to an end and they were now officially married; once Shivaay had got over that fact he started looking around for his shoes but groaned as he couldn't find it and he turned to the guys.

Shivaay: You guys can't even do this much...guard a pair of shoes...and Saumya you as well...you need to decide whose side you're on...

Saumya: I'm on your side...

Shivaay: Then go and find my shoes...

Saumya: Fine...come on Omkara, Rudra... - walking away with them - ...he's so bossy...how do you guys put up with him...?

Rudra: Don't ask...

Shivaay settled down on the stage moodily next to Anika while the girls teased him and laughed away making him more frustrated as he sat there wiggling his toes.

Priyanka: What is this jiju...your loyal servants couldn't even look after your shoes... - giggling

Gauri: I know...you poor thing...are your feet cold... - smirking - ...should I find you another pair of shoes...?

Bhavya: I think I saw a spare pair of multi coloured flip flops around here somewhere...I'll go and get it... - getting up

Shivaay frowned deeply at them but heard a silent giggle next to him; he looked around to see Anika trying not to laugh and his anger disappeared as she just looked very cute and he couldn't take his eyes off of her but he was forced to as guests made their way on to the stage to congratulate the new couple. Firstly there were distant relatives who bored them with their own marriage stories but then there were others who they were really happy to see. Anika got up and hugged a young girl while Shivaay smiled at the rest of the group; Anika's friends from the country club stood there happily.

Anika: Thanks for coming...I'm really glad you guys could make it...

Ishana: Even I'm glad we could make it...you're looking so beautiful... - moving back

Michael: It's great that you guys have finally got married...

Rachel: Yeah...you guys look perfect together...

Anika: - blushing - ...Thanks...

Piya: And congrats... - to both of them - ...I'm really happy for the both of you...you really are made for each other...

Shivaay: Thanks...

Ishana: I wish you both all the very best and a very happy married life...

Shivaay/Anika: Thanks a lot...enjoy yourselves...

They left the stage after a while and then they were met by four friendly faces; Annie and Robin, Tom and Laura and Anika was really happy to see them. Then a young girl walked onto the stage with a huge smile on her face and hugged Anika but the others looked around curiously thinking who she was.

Anika: How are you? - moving back

??: I'm fine...but looks like everyone really has forgotten me...

Shivaay: Do we know you? - slowly

Anika: Don't worry about him...whenever he opens his mouth he says something wrong...

??: I know...childhood problem... - they both laughed

Anika: Guys... - turning to her friends - ...how could you all not recognise Minnie...Shivaay's girlfriend...

Everyone looked at her in shock as they could not believe that the little girl had grown into a beautiful model; she looked beautiful and Shivaay's mouth was left hanging open.

Shivaay: Minnie...

Minnie: Hi Shivaay... - shyly - ...congratulations...I'm really happy for both of you...you've put your differences behind you and are ready to move ahead in life...I wish you a very happy married life...

Shivaay/Anika: Thanks...

She left the stage and Anika explained that she had met Minnie in the Mall and they had shared contact information and she made sure to invite her to the wedding. They chatted for a while as more guests came up on stage to congratulate them and some even mentioned about Shivaay's shoes which made him frown at the girls; Rudra, Omkara and Saumya had also given up and joined them back on stage. Shivaay and Anika were having a silent conversation when they both realised that everyone around them had gone quiet themselves; they stopped and looked around to see Daksh had walked onto the stage. Rudra and Omkara stepped forward but Daksh held his hand up to stop them and walked towards the couple.

Daksh: Look...I'm not here to argue or fight...I'm just here to wish you both and...apologise... - everyone was shocked but he carried on - ...I know I was wrong right from the beginning and I've hurt you a lot... - to Anika - ...but I've only loved you...and I always will...even if you're someone else's...but still I want to say...that I'm really very sorry...and I wish you both all the best for the future... - then to Anika only - ...have a great life...

Without waiting for a reply he turned around and walked off of the stage and they all shared curious looks but then carried on with their previous conversations. Saumya noticed that the girls, Abhay and Sahil were being a little secretive and she decided to follow Abhay and Sahil who went to check on the shoes. The shoes were in Sahil's hands and Saumya took a chance; she ran to him and pulled the shoes out of his hand and ran in the opposite direction but Gauri was waiting for her behind a pillar and as Saumya got there Gauri pulled it from her hand and ran towards the stage. While running she looked back but her foot was hooked in her skirt and she was about to fall but Omkara appeared out of nowhere and held onto her; she smiled at him but once she was steady he took the shoes from her and carried on running to the stage but Bhavya stuck her foot out and he tripped over it falling to the floor and the shoes fell out of his hands. Bhavya picked it up and ran in the opposite direction but did not get far as she felt two strong hands holding her around her waist; she looked around to see that Rudra was holding her; he kissed her on her cheek and pulled the shoes out of her hand letting her go and walking away.

Looking down at the shoes with a big smile and walking back to the stage someone barged into him hard and the shoes dropped out of his hands; Abhay picked it up and ran as fast as he could and Saumya ran after him. They ran down the red carpet and every so often Abhay would turn around and tease her by sticking his tongue out and waving the shoes at her; they were nearing the pool side when she scolded at him and reached out once again to grab the shoes but he dodged her and she was about to fall into the pool but suddenly Abhay held onto her and pulled her towards him and she held on tightly closing her eyes in fright. A moment later Saumya opened her eyes and they stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like ages until Saumya came back into her senses and she moved back slowly looking down; she turned and was about to walk away when Abhay called her back.

Abhay: Ruko...

Saumya stopped in her tracks and turned around slowly to see him walking towards her; they were standing very close to each other and she looked up at him again.

Abhay: Here... - holding out the shoes to her - ...take this...I can't see you lose...

Saumya: It's okay...I'm not feeling bad...actually I'm happy...after all this is a tradition...and you're from the girl's side so you deserve this prize...and don't worry...I'm not angry...

Abhay: I know...but you know what I'm happy about today...after this entire three or four weeks of being together...messing around...just having fun...I feel that we've come very close...we share a very good understanding...and I'm very happy to know that I have a friend like you... - hesitating a little - ...well...a little more than a friend...

Saumya: - blushing for the very first time - ...I feel the same way... - smiling and turning away from him - ...and I like the feeling of being around you...in other words...

Abhay: - cutting her off - ...Tum bohot ache ho...I like you...

Saumya: I like you too... - then walking away quickly

Abhay: Yess... - punching his fist in the air

He made his way back to the tent and handed the shoes to Sahil who ran all the way to the stage and the girls all took money from Shivaay; who was not ready to give in but looking at Anika he had to and in return he got his shoes back. After some time the professional photographer took a few family photos with Anika and Shivaay and her immediate family, then her extended family, her new family and her friends then individual photos of the new couple and the other couples. They then had lunch together with more fun and jokes and Anika and Shivaay were very happy; they kept sharing eye contact and smiling to each other but still the girls kept their eyes on them. Once they had eaten and were about to go back to the stage the girls made it to Anika's side quickly.

Priyanka: Yeh kya hain Anika...you look so tired...

Saumya: Come let's go and freshen up...

Anika: I'm fine girls...really...

Bhavya: Oh come on Anika...you're the bride...you need to look the best...

Anika: Really...I'm okay...

Gauri: Yeah...chalo Anika...we'll go back up to the room and rest for some time...

Anika: Theek hain... - giving up

Shivaay: - walked up to them - ...Anika...where are you going...?

Saumya: Umm...we'll be right back... - holding on to Anika's arm and steering her away from Shivaay

Bhavya: See you in a bit... - walking away with the girls

Shivaay: But... - walking behind them

Omkara: Shivaay...where are you going? - walking him back to the stage

Shivaay felt defeated but he sat down sulking while the guys tried to cheer him up. After about half an hour Shivaay noticed the girls coming back down the red carpet towards them and he smiled widely but Anika was not coming towards him; the girls were taking her towards her family and he got up and joined her. Shivaay stood back as Anika met her family and the scene was a little emotional; she hugged Jhanvi and Tej sadly but they both wished her and she moved onto Daadi who was crying and tears also sprang to her eyes. She tried to console Daadi with a smile but the moment she walked over to Ram and Sakshi she could not help herself and she broke down as she hugged Sakshi and Ram tried to console both of them. Malika joined them after a while and controlled all of them; she hugged Anika and calmed them down and as she was about to take her to Shivaay she was stopped.

Shivaay looked at Anika who wore a curious look.

Originally posted by: -Anilaa-

Updating the last part soon.. Stay tuned.. !

#1 - As I have mentioned before, this FF is written fully by my sister, the original cast of this FF, is the cast of Dill Mill Gayye.. With Shivaay being Armaan & Anika being Riddhima... etc. etc. (for the rest of the cast) 😳

#2 - The FF is originally named Safar the idea for splitting the FF into 4 sections was made by me and my sister.. :)

#3 - This FF has been posted on IF before with the originally star cast (DMG)

Here is the link.. Armaan aur Riddhima ka SAFAR

#4 - My sister is currently uploading an extended version of this FF on wattpad, she is also working on a 'Shaadi Ke Baad' sequence for this FF, which will be a Season 2... So if anyone is interested in reading it do follow the link below, and check out her amazing work...

Link: Wattpad - dezertroze

Thank you everyone for your immense support!.. 🤗