Anandi kept herself busy all day but to no avail.No matter what she did, her thoughts would always stray back to Shiv.She continuously kept seeing his handsome face in her mind's eye,his joy at her gift on Sankraanthi,the love in his eyes when he gazed at her……Oh!she was hopeless.If only she had not wanted to surprise him and had received his phone,if only she had confessed her love on that first night itself….hmph!life was made of so many if onlys.Now that she was he had acknowl edged her love for Shiv,she found it increasingly difficult to be away from him.Added to that was her fear that he was upset with her.
As she trudged back to a home without Shiv,she had a heavy heart.She yearned to call him but was worried to disturb him.Finally her desire got the better of her and she pulled out her phone.To her surprise,she found that the battery had been exhausted.In her constant thoughts of Shiv,not only had she placed it in silent mode last night but had also forgotten to charge it.
The door opened to reveal CM glancing at her with a worried look,"Where were you,Anandi?And what happened to your phone?W e have been trying to reach you from a very long time.Shiv too has been worried sick."Anandi closed her eyes in frustration.Not again,God.Why the conspiracy to keep her away from Shiv when she wanted to end the distance?"I was at badi haveli,CM.I wanted to inform Ganga to come to school tomorrow for Basant Panchami.And I did not realise that my battery had drained."'Of course,bhabhi,"said Saanchi haughtily walking into the room,"how will you?If you find time away from your ex husband,his family and his current flavour….Poor Shiv Bhaiya.I knew this would happen if he married you.His life has been wasted on a lady who does not have time even to talk to him,leave alone take care of his wants.I really do not know what is so special about your ex hausband.What is the attraction he exudes that you keep going back to throw yourself at him.Bhaiya should learn a lesson or two from him"
"Enough,saanchi!"Anandi roared."I have been very patient with you from the beginning overlooking everything ….I put it down to your being an immature and spoilt brat .I tolerated all the nonsense for the one reason that you are Shiv's sister.I know he loves you very much and if I hurt you ,indirectly I would be hurting him.I overlooked your not so kind statements on our relationship and intimacy despite it being above your age.But today,by talking thus,you have not only smeared my reputation but also your brother's…and that I will not bear.No one talks about my Shiv like that,ever.Do you understand?And what do you know about my relationship with Jagya's family?You ,who have been cuddled and brought up with love and not exposed to the harsh truth of the outside world.The Singhs have been my family from the time I was eleven.And Jagya was first my friend .Will you give up on your parents just because you are married?Will their problems cease to trouble you from then on?It is concern and affection for them that makes me want their happiness.And I look upon Jagya as my friend,the playmate I grew up with,the one who wiped my tears when I grazed my knee or consoled me when I got shouted at as a girl.There is no attraction to him whatsoever…..how will I ,when I have your brother in my life?Shiv fills my entire life,he is in my every thought and deed.It is not every woman who is blessed with a man like Shiv in her life..a person who can not only give her such unconditional love but also be looked upon as a friend and confidant.You will never understand unless you feel it.I only hope that every girl is lucky enough to get a man who is half as worthy as Shiv in her life…and that includes you."
So saying,Anandi stormed out of the room leaving Saanchi open mouthed and a tad ashamed.She had never thought that the village belle would turn into a ferocious tiger and maul her.CM was once again filled with admiration for this chit of a girl.She thought back to the time when Anandi had sotod her ground and spoken her mind the day Shiv had refused her to marry her.And now…that very girl was so in love with Shiv.How could she have even worried whether things were right between them.She had always felt that Shiv loved Anandi more…but today her love was blazing for all to see.It was so obvious.She was so happy for Shiv and Anandi.
Anandi held Shiv's photo close to her chest and wept her heart out.The events of the last few days took a toll on her.DS blaming her,Shiv going away and now Saanchi's accusation was the final straw…. "Where are you,Shiv?Please come back quickly.I miss you so much.I love you more than anyone can comprehend.I just want to be in the haven of your arms and not bother about the world.I just want you Shiv.I promise you I will give you all the love in the world.",she sobbed her shoulders heaving.
Two strong hands encased her and turned her.Shiv was looking down at her with so much love in his eyes that Anandi's eyes filled all the more .it was like a dam had burst .Shiv just held her tightand let her cry away all the pain and hurt.As the sobs slowed down to a whimper,he placed a gentle hand under her chin and lifted her face."Promise me,that no matter what, after today,my Anandi will never ever cry.If you do so,I feel I have failed in my promise to place all the happiness of the world at your feet.I feel wanting as your husband."Anandi lifted her hand and placed it on his lips."No Shiv,never ever think so."Shiv had overheard everything ,but he wanted to hear those words that he had been yearning for so long from Anandi's lips.Shiv looked at her and asked'"Now that you have calmed down will you tell me what brought about this flood""Oh !it was nothing important ,Shiv.What matters now is that you are home.I'm sorry Shiv that I didn't answer any calls.That was because…'"Shh…no explanations needed,Anandi.I know you well enough to realise there would have been some important reason for you not to do so.In fact I'm sorry,I did not wait for you before leaving."Anandi was stumped.How many more ways would this darling man prove his goodness !
She placed her head on his chest and hugged him tightly."Shiv,I should have told you that very day itself…but I couldn't bring myself to do it.But now ,I cannot wait any longer because if I do so I will burst.I love you Shiv very very much.I don't know when exactly it happened…..but I now realise that it must have always been there waiting to bloom and with your patience,understanding,love and support,it has now burst forth.I now cannot envisage a life without you.These past days have been a living hell without you.I missed you so much.Never ever leave me ,Shiv.You fill every essence of my being.You are the reason for my existence and without you,I have realised I am just a soulless body"
As sheconfessed her love,she felt shiv's arms tighten around her and tears roll down his cheeks."I have waited so long for this moment,Anandi.If the truth be told,I too have missed you like hell.It took a lot of willpower on my part to put thoughts aside and do my work.And do you know I lost my sleep last night to complete the work faster,just to come back to you earlier"
As he looked down,he saw his love reflected in her eyes and something more.He saw her desire for him freely acknowledged….a want that she made no attempt to hide.It was all he was waiting for.He bent down and claimed her lips.Anandi felt a rush of emotion she had never experienced before.She felt she was hit bya tornado and was washed away by it.She ran her hand up his spine and throught his hair.As their moans broke the silence of the night ,there was no holding back.Both gave in freely allowing themselves to be swept away by the tide of emotions that engulfed
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