Soothing the Fire- Thread 2 (Ch-33 on Page-57) 17.10 - Page 38

Cuteee update.. hoping to get a pm in next updates!!

Payal,

Payal babes get well soon but I need to remind u that here u HV two FFs running which too need to be updated...they need closure as well...WMG and STF ... Of course I'm loving it that u r updating the ones on wattpad very regularly but inhe bhul na Jana bachhe

Now that wmg is completed can I expect a lil movement in this one too?

Payal,

Payal,

Love the story. Please update soon. Can't wait for more.

This is the second last chapter of this book! I'm sorry I've kept it hanging for so long, but since I absolutely want to finish it, I'll give a hasty ending. I'll try to tie up all loose ends in these two chapters, and can only hope that they don't turn out too bad. If you're someone who's still reading this story, thank you so much for sticking with me till now. I hope you understand that I have no motivation to write this story any more, and so had to end it this way.

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Chapter-33

Annika had barely just entered his room, when Shivaay shut the door and locked it. She turned to face him, her cheeks burning already, as he eyed her up and down.

"I missed you so much, He breathed out, his eyes filling up with a tenderness that made her tremble. She smiled and snaked her arms around his neck.

"It has barely been a day, She said, to which he shrugged his shoulders.

"I've gotten used to being with you and seeing this beautiful face of yours all the time, He replied, brushing his fingers against her bare waist, underneath the top. Annika squirmed at the ticklish sensations. Sighing, she rested her head against his shoulder.

"What's wrong, baby? Shivaay asked, making her look up. She gave him a small smile, but he could see how tired her eyes looked.

"Nothing. I just- I can't wait for everything to be... to be okay. She let out, feeling guilty about expressing it since she knew he already had so much trouble on his head. His eyes softened at her words, and he kissed her forehead lovingly.

"Everything will be okay, soon, He promised. "In fact, I've called Mrs. Kapoor over today, in the evening. Hopefully, we'll be implementing the plan then.

Annika's heart started beating faster at that.

"Shivaay, what if something goes wrong? She asked, scared. Life was being too good to her recently, and Annika was afraid that this happiness wouldn't last long. She couldn't live without Shivaay and the thought that things might not work out perfectly made her heart break.

"Hey, everything will be absolutely fine, alright? And even if this plan fails, we'll figure something else out. You don't worry about a thing.

Assuring her, Shivaay captured her lips to distract her from all upsetting thoughts. As her tongue brushed against his, he sighed into the kiss. God, he had missed her so much. After having spent an entire week in her arms, staying away was pure torture. He was addicted to her touch, to her taste, and he promised himself that as soon as this whole Tia mess was sorted, he would spend the rest of his life giving Annika all the happiness in the world.

When after a while, they broke their kiss, Annika moved to leave the room.

"Pinky aunty must be waiting for me, She said apologetically. Shivaay groaned.

"Why is my own mom a villain in my love story, He muttered, but Annika heard him and smacked his arm chidingly before leaving the room.

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Making some excuse, Annika left the house early that day. She way too apprehensive about what would happen in the meeting with Mrs. Kapoor, and so Shivaay had advised that she not be there in the evening. As it was, he didn't want the Kapoors to know that Annika was in any way related to this whole thing, lest she be in any danger. Sitting in the living room, Annika nervously tapped her foot against the floor and chanted silent prayers to a God she had seldom prayed to before. Mrs. Kapoor should already be in the mansion by now, and she had asked Om and Rudra to give her any information they got. Shivaay would be meeting Mrs. Kapoor alone in his home office and she could only hope that he was safe, although what kind of danger he might be in, she didn't know. As per the plan, he would tell Mrs. Kapoor that the company was bankrupt, and that according to the contract they had signed, she would have to help the Oberoi Industries. Seeing as the Kapoors literally had no money on their name, she, hopefully, confess. After that, Shivaay would reveal the matter to the whole family- including the fact that Tia was already married- and would send the Kapoors to jail.

And after that, Shivaay and Annika would disclose their relationship to the family. The very thought made Annika's stomach churn with anticipation, but she would think about that later. Currently, the main issue was something else.

When her phone rang in her hands, Annika almost jumped in her seat. It was Om calling.

"Hello, Om, is everything okay? She asked nervously.

"I don't know, bhabhi. Strict orders from Shivaay that we can't enter the room, but Rudra and I were trying to eavesdrop, and theire seemed to be some shouting going on just now. We couldn't really catch what they were saying, though. But you don't worry, okay? We're right here and honestly, there is no way the Kapoors can get away with this. Shivaay has also set up cameras and recorders in the room, so as soon as Mrs. Kapoor confesses, their game is finished.

Getting some reassurance from Om, Annika hung up, and waited again to get some solid news.

A couple of hours later, Annika sat biting her nails in worry, chipping off some of her skin in the process. In the last two hours, she had gotten no phone calls from Shivaay, and none from Om or Rudra either. There was no one else she could call given that she knew nothing of the situation there, so sitting in her house, she was going mad with tension. None of the guys were answering her multiple phone calls, and she was on the verge of pulling out her hair. She had just finished downing her umpteenth glass of water, when there was a knock on the door. In a second, she had opened the door. There stood Shivaay, his hair a mess like he had run his hand multiple times through it, his suit jacket open and shirt sleeves rolled till the elbow. Annika could have cried in relief seeing him, and as soon as she had ushered him in, she flung her arms around him.

"Shivaay, She cried, "I was so worried! You were supposed to call me, you idiot!

"Hey there, calm down, babe. The situation in the house was so tense, I didn't get the chance to call. Mom was bawling her eyes out, dad and bade papa were furious, everyone else was shaken, and-

"Wait, Annika interrupted him, looking up from his chest, "You mean, everyone knows, now? Mrs. Kapoor confessed?

"Oh, yeah, Shivaay grinned, before laughing out of sheer happiness. "She did. She was a tough nut to crack, really. When I told her we were bankrupt, she wouldn't believe it. Thankfully I had prepared some fake bank documents to show her. After that, she tried searching for loopholes in the contract, but couldn't find any. I kept telling her that I would pay back the loan and the least she could do for her future son-in-law was lend him some money, when she finally snapped. Saying I don't have any money! And I'm not getting my daughter married to a beggar!'

He did such a funny imitation of Mrs. Kapoor, Annika couldn't help but laugh. Her heart was beating so fast, and there were happy tears in her cocoa eyes. It was unbelievable that things had worked out so well.

"And then, well, seeing as she had practically ruined her own self, she confessed to the whole thing. Said they did all this to get money, begged me to not turn them to the police. It was pathetic, really, seeing her plead me like that when she was planning to ruin my whole family. Tia arrived soon enough, and we handed them over to the police. Also, babe, would you believe who Tia's husband is?

"Who? Annika asked, intrigued by the whole story and fascinated by how well her man had handled everything.

"Robin! As in, her brother, Robin? But obviously, that's not her brother. His name is Dushyant. He came with Tia, too, and honestly, it was kind of sad to see his face when Tia was being taken away. He kept telling her he would get her out of jail, but I'll make sure that doesn't happen.

"How did the family react? Annik asked, as she and Shivaay sat down on the couch, his arm around her shoulders.

"Well, they're quite shocked. And mad at me, too, for hiding everything all this while. But they'll be okay. And see, love, I told you- everything will turn out okay. It did, didn't it?

"I love you so much, Annika said softly, her heart filling up for this man. "You're the best thing that has ever happened to me.

"No, you're the best thing that has ever happened to me. Just imagine, Annika, if you hadn't come to my life, I would have let them ruin us. Gosh, I love you so much.

Pulling her closer, he snuggled into her warmth. It had been a tiring day and here in her arms, Shivaay could feel all the weariness from the day wash away.

"So, everything is perfect now? Annika asked after a while, a wide smile not leaving her face. Shivaay nodded, before-

"Oh wait, there's still one more person to deal with, He said, making Annika look up in confusion.

"Who? She asked, and Shivaay kissed her nose before answering.

"Daksh Khurana. He was eyeing my girl, and I need to teach him a lesson on what happens to anyone who tries to come between me and my girl.

Before Annika could ask anything further, Shivaay placed his lips on hers. Life was good, and he would make sure it continued to be that way.

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Awesome update yar