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Hellos people!
Welcome back to the old good days of our very own ShivIka!😳 Join in the lightening, happening festival celebration of the love! Here's an another attempt to bring happiness! I hope you will like it. Do give it a try...
Dreaming reality!!!
"Not. A. Step. Forward
Her sudden voice startled everyone.
Tej and shakti Singh shook their head while Jhanvi Singh pat her forehead as Pinkyji gasped Oh My Mata'.
Dadi held Rudra's arm as he glanced amused at Omkara, putting his hand around his shoulder.
All the eyes gathered at the gate to a group of laughing young men, trying to enter the house. Their laughter eloped at once over her words.
His foot stopped just an inch above the beautifully large rangoli designed at the entrance. He gulped looking down at his foot, being statue. The rest of his friends and cousins stepped a step back in reflex.
"Aa gaye!? She asked sweetly.
Unable to defer what will come next, Shivay stood there in the same position, with a foot in the air and holding his breath.
"Yeh koi waqt hai aane ka!? Her voice turned plain as she stood up, colors still in hand.
"Yeh ghar hai, Koi dharamshala nahi! and he was clean bold. He looked at the group for supporting defence but they all just simply raised their hands in surrender and left inside, smirking.
He opened his mouth only to shut, as she looked straight in his ocean blue eyes.
He had to pick her up from her flight. She had waited, searching the entire airport for him. Then she spot the whole family standing to receive her, except him.
With them, she came home hoping to see him at least here, waiting for her. But, to her utter surprise, he was not at home too.
"Abhi aa rahe ho!... Woh bhi khali haath!! She made a face, carefully walking away from her rangoli, to him. He shut his one eye, biting his lower lip.
Everyone was admiringly looking over the duo while OmRu were grinning and murmuring something, as to what will happen now.
She signed him to put his leg down. Smile lightened up on his face immediately, as he started to say "Woh...
"Not. A. Word. Shivay.
"Itne se mann nahi bhara... ke ab meri mehnat bhi bigaad dete!? She threw the remains of colours in her hand, on him.
"I didn't kn... He finally found words to speak when she turned and mumbled to herself
'Ab meri baat bhi nahi maanenge!'
"Arre Annie, suno to... He called out to her but she ignored him and walked two steps sideways. His fianc can get a little difficult at times!
"Dekha Dadi, abhi bhi sorry to bolenge hi nahi! She said dramatically waving her hands.
"Arre par mujhe bolne ka moka mile tab to na...
He landed half an hour before her and there was still a little time to her arrival so his friends and cousins planned to roam around a little. But in the fun, they missed the track of time and the damage was done.
Shivay looked at OmRu for help, but they were simply enjoying the show.
"You lost that chance Mister!" She said with a sass and turned around
"I'm done...
She said dusting her hands off colours
"He must have travelled long, you all can welcome him now
She stood aside, making way for Dadi and others to come.
He smiled relieved a bit, even while angry, she was concerned for him.
"Hai na meri takkar ki ishqbaaz!? Dadi nudged Omkara as he and Rudra high fived, moving to welcome Shivay.
*
Yeh aasmaan ki satak gayi hai kya aaj!? Yeh koi waqt hota hai aane ka? Hn!! Upar aatishbaaji ki bajay... baadal bhare pade hai aur bijliyaan nach rahi hai! Aur neeche? Rangoli ki jagah... mitti ke colours saj rahe!!!'
Mumbling to herself, a girl walked passed the compound ground, ordering her helpers to remove those marigold garlands, decorated on the outside walls of the Oberoy mansion.
Clearly confused with the sudden change of weather during the high festival time of Diwali, she got actively alert to change the surrounds.
'Pura menu waste jaayega. Aisi humidity mein sare namkeens ko hawa lag jaayegi aur mithaai bhi to gili aur dhili ho jaayegi' she thought.
"Ab accessories ke badle, chhate baantu kya!?" She asked to the random servant who was keeping the flowers inside. Chuckling to his confused face, she entered the kitchen for the further ado.
Anika Chopra, an aspiring management practitioner, a chirpy and enthusiastic event planner, a beautiful young lady in her early twenties, was the eldest soon-to-be daughter-in-law of Oberoys, the favourite event manager of the family and the daughter of their close friends and neighbours, Anita and Kartik Chopra.
Chopras were recently in London for the business pursuits while Anika decided to visit her hometown to celebrate her favourite festival of Diwali.
Alone in Delhi, she stayed in the Oberoy mansion with the family. The family was overwhelmed to have her with them, except for the one, of course, whose happiness knew no bounds, though he didn't show it.
Shivay Singh Oberoy, the eldest son of Oberoys, a particular, stylish, happy go lucky guy, the well deserving heir of Oberoy empire, was a dashing young man in his mid twenties. Completing one of the successful deal he had returned home just in time of the festival.
Childhood neighbours and besties, Anika and Shivay, shared a very strong love-hate relationship between them. Shivay always felt, his Dadi and bros loved Anika more, over him. And she left no chance to tease him for the same;)
*
Freshening up quite fast, Shivay was wandering in the mansion in search of someone. He went pass the hustling of people, changing the decorum as per the changed weather.
He checked terrace, passages, center hall, kitchen, even the pool side, but his stubborn partner was no where to be seen.
Shaking head in disappointment, he was returning from the balcony, where the cold breeze froze him on the spot, as a lightening smile curved up on his face.
There she is!
He felt her near the tree in the garden. In no time, he reached up to her.
"Olle. Tum yaha baithi ho? He came to see her sit on a bench, looking lost and somewhat upset!? on... god knows what!
"Aap yaha kyun aaye? She asked without looking at him.
"Tum kar kya rahi ho?" He asked unsure of whether he should ask this now or not.
She remained silent as he sat beside her.
"Kya hua Anika?" Shivay asked softly putting hand around her shoulder.
"Yeh sab na... Aap hi ki vajah se ho raha hai" she said facing other side.
"Meri..." Shivay wondered... Now what he did!?
"Meri vajah se ab kya hua?"
"Kitni excited thi main! Iss baar Diwali puri family ke sath manaungi. Specially aapke sath!" She said turning to him.
"Haan. To mana to rahi ho!?" He frowned confused.
"Kaha?"
She pouted like a kid, looking so cute. Shivay was staring at his soon-to-be better half, moments supporting with the strong wind as he got lost. An unknown smile adorned his face, when she chirped again.
"Aapko kuch nahi pata" bringing him back "You don't understand!" She shivered a bit in the evening chills, looking at the covered sky.
'Hein!?' Shivay shook his head, wondering 'Did he miss something in between while staring her!?'
"What?" He exclaimed. 'Focus Shivay' and mumbled to himself.
"Arre... Diwali hai" Her eyes widened a bit as excitement filled in her voice
"Pura Ghar decorate karna tha..."
She swayed her hand in air, making him visualise the home with decorations and lightings all over. Shivay saw the men working backwards, pulling the merigold flowers and garlands down.
"Toran, jhoomer, lightings, diye..." She swirled imagining everything. He eyed the beautiful garden, looking more beautiful with the lanterns hanging all around the trees.
"Pure aangan mein colourful rangoli..." She clapped hands happily. Shivay looked at the wind mixing up her art in the air.
"Woh to hai" He said but went unheard.
"Mithais... Namkeens... Sharbats..." She wiped her mouth with her toung like a little kid. Shivay was so amused and happy to see her like this.
"Ekdam dhinchak style mein" she put a hand on her waistside and verbally enjoying she continued
"Waise to mujhe phataako se darr lagta hai" she gulped a little "But fuljhadi to jala hi sakte the na..."
He had seen the crackers dampen in the weather.
Shivay was listening to her intently, enjoying her enthusiastic monologue. He smiled imagining the special celebration he would have made with his jhalli kudi.
"To we will celebrate this exactly you want na!" He raised eyebrows, assuring all smiles.
"Par sab gadbad ho gayi na? Sab aapki vajah se!" Happiness on her face vanished, as she made a face at him, little disappointed.
"Kyun Bhai!?" He still didn't get his role for spoiling her dream celebration of festival.
"Yeh baadalo ne bich me aa ke sab bigaad diya" she looked at sky, frowning with anger. "Aur aap bas baithe baithe sab dekh rahe hai... Rok nahi sakte?"
"Oh Terri!" Shivay face palmed himself.
"I can't control the natural weather Annie" he chuckled, putting hands on her shoulders.
"Woh sab main nahi jaanti" she got off his hands.
"Shivay Singh Oberoy kuch bhi kar sakte hai" she ran fingers in her hair in a typical SSO style.
"But Annie..." Shivay tried to convince her but
"Aap kitni arguments karte hai" she cut him midway.
"Ek simple si baat boli maine, just stop this to spoil the festivity. Par aap..." She got upset again
"Mujhe aapse baat hi nahi karni" she got up to leave
"Katti"
Brushing her thumb to the foreteeth she turned and ran away, leaving him speechless.
He looked up at sky, and sighed watching the cloud clad sun setting, as if leaving him unsupported too.
*
In the evening Dadi entered the guest room, where Anika was staying for now. Thunderous winds shattered the windows when she saw her.
"Offo" Dadi went to her cuddled self, lying under a blanket.
She sat on her bed as Anika put her head on Dadi's lap.
"Sab kab se intezaar kar rahe aur tu etthe baithi hai" she caressed her hair
"Meri to Diwali hi bigad gayi Dadi" Anika complained pouting.
"Nahi puttar, aise udaas nahi hote. Hum sab to sath hai na... yeh bhi koi Kam baat hai?" She asked her lovingly.
"Yeh dekh, main Tere liye tera manpasand sharara laayi hu"
Anika sprang up in an instant. She once had told Dadi, the design, colour and pattern of the dresses she liked to wear. Dadi had managed to get her the exact pairs.
"Yayyy. Dadi, you are the best grand mom ever!" She hugged her tight and took the dress to get changed.
"Jaldi se niche aa ja. Koi aur bhi hai, Jo tera besabri se intezaar kar raha hai" Dadi winked, leaving as Anika rushed to get ready for the event.
*
Royal marooon velvet choli matched with the baby pink sharara and baby pink floral accessories, Anika looked nothing less than the royal princess, walking down in her kingdom.
She stopped on the stairs as the whole hall way was dark. The lightening sounds and the chills could be felt inside the mansion too.
'Sab kaha Gaye?' she was wondering, just when the click sound of switch was heard. Her mouth fell open at the sight in front of her.
The whole of the Oberoy mansion lit up alive with thousands of lights all around. The huge jhoomer ruled the top of the center hall, with multiple lanterns hanging around. Drapes were flying due to the wind making the hall turn to heaven.
"Happy Diwali"
The whole Oberoy family was there, smiling wide, matching the colour combination with her clothes. The look was royally devine.
She was taken up surprised would be an understatement. Omkara and Rudra sprang up in front of her with the brightest smiles on their faces. Both lengthened one hand for her to hold. Holding both their hands, Anika stepped down with a sass.
Taking blessings of all the elders, her eyes wandered searching for someone. Of course she knew, this all can be whose idea. People started to arrive for the royal Oberoy Diwali party but he was nowhere to be seen.
The hot soups and starters were served, as the people started to entertain themselves.
Shivay entered with the maroon indo-western sherwani, looking perfect like the price charming, less the chef cap on his head.
He reached Anika with a tray in his hand. Rudra went pass him "Bhaiya, topi reh gyi" he chuckled as Shivay hurriedly got off the cap and threw it on him.
"Ghujiya" Anika exclaimed happily, taking a hot piece in her hand. Just a bite and the magic of SSO had worked.
"Awesome" she was about to hug Shivay, when her eyes fell on the people around.
"Unbelievable Shivay!"
She said mouthful, not digesting Shivay made her favorite sweet, perfectly complimenting weather with the festival. Her happiness was rising with every passing moments.
"It's just the starting soon-to-be Mrs tadibaaz"
Shivay winked at her mischievously. She grinned looking at his ocean blue eyes as he stared back. Their cheeks heated up as they got lost diving in the happiness through eyes.
A thunder broke their happy trance as rain rushed down as if to join the festivity. All the eyes drawn to the huge rangoli at the entrance. The moment rain drops touched the ground, the magic happened.
The colours of rangoli shined up, glittering beautifully. Shivay had set moulds around the shapes of her rangoli to hold the water, just in case it rained. He added the shining glitters which floted on water, giving the fabulous lightening effects.
Everyone were mesmerized but Anika was blown away. Her eyes reflected the twinkling happiness, moistened with gratitude. Shivay put his arm around her, as she put her head on his shoulder.
"Iss baar hum pollution free, eco-friendly Diwali manayenge" Omkara announced proudly, getting attention of everyone and distracting ones, of course "The crackers-free Diwali"
"Kaise?" Anika asked curious, reddened up, gaining back the situation around.
"Aise"
Rudra winked at Om, playing on the music system as the chart buster, pappy festival songs filled the air. People hurrayed as OmRu started their epic dance. The whole people cheered and joined them, dancing their heart out.
The music soothed as Shivay reached to Anika.
"Care for a dance Ma'am!?" He asked forwarding his hand.
"My pleasure!" She bended royally, accepting his hand.
He held her by waist as she put a hand on his shoulder. Holding another hand, they swayed to the tunes.
"I just told you my dream, you turned it into more beautiful reality" she was overwhelmed as he twirled her.
"Kisi ne mujh see kaha the, I can do anything..." Shivay ran his fingers through hair in his typical style with attitude.
"Shivay Singh Oberoy naam hai mera" He winked at her "I can't control weather but I can bring happiness!"
He smiled genuinely "Happy Diwali dear"
"Happy Diwali to you too!" She smiled wide as he pulled her to him. "Just stay as charming as you are"
"Your wish is my command ma'am" He wrapped her in his arms.
"You made my day" She rested her head on his heart.
"You made my life" He pecked her forehead, tightening the grip around her.
The festivity showered it's blessings on the sweethearts as winds cherished the love, lightening their hearts!
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