The Wedding Night ~ Shivika Short Story ~
Shivaay sat at the poolside with his brothers, accepting their loving, teasing comments without any reply back. Rudra and Omkara expressed how happy they were with Annika becoming their bhabhi.
"Bhaiya, I am so happy that the angels were on my side today. This is what the Universe truly wanted.."
"Even I am happy Shivaay. I just realised.. I will have to get used of saying bhabhi now.. Rudra.. You too.."
Shivaay got distracted. Amidst of the giggling and chitchatter of Soumya and Prinku, he could hear her slow footsteps, the jingling sound of her payal. His gaze was fixated on his room.
"Ohhohh.. Bhaya is getting impatient to go to bed. What is this with married men and their new bedtime?"
"What's wrong Shivaay? You usually don't go to bed this early? What happened? Not feeling well?"
OmRu were laughing, assuming Shivaay kept silent because of their comments and him feeling awkward.
Shivaay however, had zoned out some time ago. His sole attention was now on her, and her alone. From his spot, he had a clear view.
Pinky and Jhanvi came by later to make sure OmRu would leave Shivaay alone and everyone could rest.
The girls had accompanied Annika to her room. Her new bedroom.. His room had become theirs. She had entered this room many times before, but never had she felt what she was feeling right now.
All she wanted to do was go home. Be with Sahil. Pick up her life where she had left off. Instead, she was now stuck in this golden jail without bars. This mansion where people would love to spend at least one night, was suffocating her today.
She looked around. The room was decorated beautifully with pink and purple flowers. The bed was decorated in the same style, with flower petals in a heart shape on the bed sheets. She looked away.
"Didi, do you like it? Priyanka and I made the decorations for you and bade bhaiya. I really hope you like it. We changed it last minute because what you had done was for ShiTia." Annika just nodded.
"I am so happy that you are now not only my friend but also my family. No more just Annika but my bhabhi, Mrs. Annika Shivaay Singh Oberoi."
Annika looked up. For the first time she realised that she had a last name now. A family name of her own. Their wedding was a deal for them but a commitment for the family. It's not just two people who got impacted here.
Dadi came by with one of the servants to bring a glass of warm milk. She smiled dearly and blessed Annika and hinted the girls to leave with her so Annika could rest. The girls left giggling.
Annika was alone in the room now. She stood in the middle of the room realising what had happened. What she had reluctantly agreed to. Only time will tell her whether she would regret this or not. She walked towards the mirror, where she stood for a few minutes to stare at herself. Who was this girl? Annika could barely recognise herself. The ever so proud and bubbly person she was merely a few days ago, had left her body, it seemed. She started to remove her jewelry. First some of her bangles, which she could take off. Then she tried to unhook her heavy necklace from behind.
She heard the door open and being locked from the inside. She turned around with a shock! Shivaay had entered, ignoring her so far. He closed all the windows and curtains viewing the pool area. The only window left open was the one allowing the moonlight in. He turned off the main light switch, leaving only the lights at night stands and the mirror on.
As if Annika was not in the room, he started to undress and remove his sherwani and his top outfits. She looked away, feeling shy and extremely awkward. She had never spent the night with a man alone before, set aside witnessing a man undress in front of her. What an ill mannered man he is! She coughed faintly, just to stop him and make him aware of her presence. She looked at him via the mirror. He ignored her and continued to undress himself. He took of his favourite blue watch. He looked at her in the mirror. It was now her turn. She pretended to not see him and started again to unhook her necklace.
The devilish side of Shivaay enjoyed the fact that she felt uncomfortable. He knew she had been watching him. He started to slowly walk up towards her, removing his t-shirt at the same time, which he threw on the floor. As he continued to walk up towards her, closer now, he reached for the strings of his pants.
Annika tried hard to ignore him but failed miserably. Their eyes had met and locked in the mirror. What on earth is he thinking? And why is he coming this way? Is he..? Will he..?' Annika was breathing heavily now. Feeling nervous and restless. She turned around as he was closing in on her. She stepped back slowly.
"Stop! Stop right there!" Shivaay stopped walking. He could see a slight relief on her face as he had stopped his actions. That is not quite what I wanted to see. I want to hurt her as much as she had unknowingly hurt me. Or did she really not know? No.. She must have known. She must have seen I changed my behaviour towards her. From the start she has been on my case. She has not changed one bit!' He resumed walking up to her, forcing her to step back until she had no space anymore.
He looked at her, long and deep into her eyes. His hands reached for her as he moved to lean in. The thought alone of him touching her, made her body tremble. She closed her eyes. She could feel him unhook and remove her heavy necklace and she opened her eyes. Again, a sigh of relief escaped her lips. What was she thinking? Of course, he is not ill mannered. He is educated and brought up in a respectable family.' She felt silly for even thinking he would take advantage of her vulnerability.
As soon as she relaxed he helped her remove her veil which he threw also on the floor, next to his t-shirt. Slowly, he removed her jewelry, letting her hair down. After removing her earrings, he leaned in again but now to steal a kiss from her, spreading his arms and hands against the mirrored wall to imprison her completely. She turned her face away from him as she tried to push him away. "What are you doing? Stop it!" "What's wrong Annika? We are married now, this is our wedding night. What else do you think I am doing? What else would a man and woman, a husband and wife do, all alone in their bedroom? Surely this is nothing new for you? Stop pretending to be all innocent all of a sudden."
Annika could not believe her ears. She pushed him away. How dare he speak to her like that? Accusing her and pointing a finger at her character! Where did all that come from?
"Look Shivaay, we made an agreement. I am keeping my end of the deal. I will stay here with you but if you ever try and come near me again, I swear..."
Shivaay stopped her from speaking further and planted a kiss on her lips. He did not only took her by surprise but he himself was surprised he did that. He looked at her, before he continued, slowly inquiring before his kiss turned more passionate.
Annika did not know what was happening to her. She had warned him not to touch her. But.. She could not push him off of her. In fact, she was enjoying these new sensations deep inside her. Feelings she had not experienced before. She mustered all her strength to push him away but Shivaay would not give up so easily. He lifted her up and put her down gently on the bed, as he laid down next to her.
As she was preparing herself and thinking what the right thing to do was in this case, she had closed her eyes. It felt right but she knew it wasn't. Also, what did he mean with those comments? As she sat up straight to protest, she could see him lying at the other side of the bed, with his back towards her.
He knew too, as much as he wanted to be with her, intimately, possess her even, it was not the right thing to do. It did not fit to his believes and to his character. But the taste of her sweet lips had him desiring for more.
She could hear him say: "Just go to sleep. We will discuss tomorrow what I expect of my wife!" As she opened up her mouth to speak her mind, he said: "Good night Annika!" "I will go sleep in Sahil's room."
"I said good night Annika!"
She laid down her head, thinking what she had gotten herself into. And better yet, how she would get herself out of this mess. Tomorrow then.. All would become more clear. She would also put her foot down!' She had made up her mind and whispered: "Good night.."
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