Today the first showers of rain were falling on the city of Mumbai, the city of Dreams, nourishing it with its cooling effect and washing away the dirt and pollution of the city.
People were running to seek shelters in the awning of some houses or shops. Some people who own cars had to stay inside because of heavy rain. People who had housed stepped in for protection from wrath of rain.
But not all people living in the Mayanagari are afraid of rain. Anika is one of those people who loves rainy days. Abandoning her Chandini in the veranda, she smiles giddily.
She jumped into the lawn of her office or more precisely the hell for her. Everyday is a day of hell for her as she always deals with the DEVIL SSO or Shivaay Singh Oberoi in the office on the daily basis.Had he not been his boss and husband, she will surely beat hell out of him. Anika calls him 2 rupees Cheapda in secret because of his flirting with her on daily basis, tries to get closer to her by making excuses.
But today her bitter mood(after arguing fiercely with Shivaay) is made up by rain. She forgot all her worries and spread her arms with joy and happiness.
She loved rain. Everything about rain. The whispering hum as sheets of precipitation plummeted to the water-forsaken ground, the often unanticipated flashes of lightning or the rolls of ominous thunder. She loved it all. Those facts were what truly created, in her opinion, a perfect rainy atmosphere.
Laughing and jumping on puddles like a school kid who disobeyed her mother's order to play in the rain. Her jocund knew no bounds. Laughing and merrymaking with children had warmed her heart and her face got an contagious beautiful smile which showed how happy she is.
While playing in the the rain she had forgotten that the time has passed and she needs to go home. She has lost in the world of her unknown which alien to others. A place where her soul and heart is at complete peace.
Shivaay who was working overtime in the office, had just walked out of the office building only to find his beautiful wife Anika getting wet in rain. He hates rain and being the great SSO and Hygienic Singh Oberoi, he always took precaution before any problem grows or rather kills the problem even if it isn't born.
Anika notice him approaching towards his car. In her giddy mood, she pulled him along in the rain to get wet. Shivaay was stunned at the gesture of his beautiful wife. Her melodious laugh echoed in his surroundings. Shivaay was smiling softly while staring at her quintessential laugh on her beautiful angelic face.
He took her hand and entwined her with his own. With a slight tug, he pulled her towards him.She collided against his muscular chest which was were covered by a white buttoned shirt and blue blazer. Their foreheads are near to each other. Shivaay held Anika close to him, his hands were on her waist and Anika had placed her hands on Shivaay's broad shoulders.
After sometime, Shivaay lifted him and walk towards the car.
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Shivaay was wearing a white kurta and pyjama pants and sitting on the bed with still wet hair. Anika entered the bedroom in her night clothes drying her hair with a towel in her hand.
"Hey Shivaay! Isn't it so blissful after dancing in rain?"Anika asked gleefully.
Shivaay answered while handing her medicines.
"Yes, it was."
He smiled.
"Now have these before you catch a cold." Shivaay said being concerned.
After taking medicines, Anika went near the French WIndow attached to their room and enjoying the sight of the rain drops and fresh cool breeze in the night. She had a serene smile on her face.
Shivaay come behind Anika and hugged her. Anika relaxed in his arms as it was the best and safest place for her in the world. She felt safe and bliss in her arms. They stayed like that for long in silence and only the melodious tinkling sounds of crystal clear rain droplets falling on the earth were the only source of sound.
Anika break the silence.
"Shivaay doesn't it remind you of our first meeting?" Anika asked Shivaay.
Shivaay who had kept his face on the crook of Anika's neck was 'mhmming'.
Anika kicked him in the leg.
"OWW!"
A shriek voice echoed in the room.
Anika was laughing hard.
"THAT'S WHAT YOU EARNED FOR 'MHMMING'"
Saying this she runned away from Shivaay.
Shivaay being an equal Tadibaaz made a run to catch Anika.
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7 years ago
Navi Mumbai,India
Today was his first day of college . He's a commerce student who was aspiring to touch great heights in buisness.
He was praying to the heavens not to rain today. He hate rain.
Summing up, he had a great day at college and even got an new friend in form of Anika Bajaj.
"Ani, it's going to rain hard." A black haired boy with ice blue sapphire eyes informed about how hard it will rain to the girl with long dark brown hair, who was walking beside him.
"Oh SHIT!"
He cursed.
"Now it's raining. Thanks God I've my own umbrella to go home."
He thanked his stars for reminding him of bringing an umbrella with him.
He looked at the girl beside him.
"Forgot your again", he asked.
He forwarded his right hand to her.
"Come and join me."
He sent a sweet smile full of love at her which warmed her hand.
She without any question inched closer and join him under the umbrella.
The walked in silence under his umbrella with smiles on their faces hidden from each other.
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