Author: Diyaa

Link to Prologue Click Here Chapter 1 Om tried to understand why he was getting this uncanny feeling as he heard about and saw Aishani. “She is extremely odd” he thought. But she also was a guest whose clothes were wet, he reminded himself. ” I am very sorry Aishani. When I said I didn’t see you, I meant I was in a hurry, I was preoccupied, and I wasn’t paying attention. You are a guest at my brother’s reception. I will figure out a way to rectify this…umm accident.” said Om. “Please come with me.” “Where?” she asked coldly.…

All of Oberoi Mansion shone in the shower of myriads of series of tiny, bright, twinkling, white light-bulbs. The grounds were scattered with table and chair settings. Each round table was covered with a white, delicately embroidered, satin table cloth firmly held in place by a heavy sandstone vase with white orchids and sprays of lavender. The cushioned chairs were covered in simple white banquet chair-covers. Soft instrumental music played in the background. Uniformed waiters moved around the area, carrying appetizers and cocktails of various types. It was the reception function of Shivaay Singh Oberoi and Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi.…

Part 13 The whole family came to see Shivaay in the evening. They had several questions but held them to avoid stressing him.Dadi held his hand and cried and Shivaay just consoled her saying, ” I am sorry Dadi and it’s OK now.” After spending some time with him every one except Om and Anika left. Only one person could stay in the room with Shivaay overnight. Anika clearly wanted to stay but Om was skeptical about leaving considering Shivaay was injured.Eventually he came up with a plan. “You stay in the room. I’ll take permission and sleep on the…

Part 12 Tej shook Daksh and asked, “Why did you do it? Why did you lie about Anika?” Daksh laughed a malicious laugh and said, “Because I knew Shivaay was in love with her and I knew that my saying this would hurt him a lot and block all ways of him changing his mind about marrying Tia.” Shivaay was shocked as were the rest of the people in the room. “You tried to defame an innocent girl to hurt me?” “I did not give a damn about that girl. But within a few hours of getting here I could…

Part 11 Shivaay woke up feeling completely rested and tranquil. It took him a second to remember the reason behind his happy state. He looked around but his Reason was nowhere to be seen. Where was she. After calming each and every torrent he had undergone, where had she disappeared? Shivaay got up and finding her nowhere in the room he checked the time. 8:45 A.M. “When was the last time I slept until so late. Even the sleeping pills hadn’t kept me in the sack for that long. Half the house must have had breakfast by now and left…

Part 10 Anika freshened up and came out of the bathroom. Her eyes still looked puffy and red but at least the tear stains were gone and her face looked fresh. Shivaay was sitting on the couch near the bed and was just thinking quietly. He was resting both of his elbows on his either thigh and his hands , clasped together, covered his lips. His facial muscles were strained and he looked very tensed. Anika felt a stirring in her heart. It was as if some kind of ice-cage that her heart had been enclosed in had melted away…

Part 9 Anika sat in Priyanka’s room planning the puja. The priest had said that any date would be ok but the one 7 days later was very auspicious. Anika asked Dadi and she wanted the extra auspicious date. That was more than enough time to make arrangements. Just a few guests were going to be invited. She got a list of all necessities for the puja rituals. Her head still ached so she went to the kitchen to get herself a cup of coffee. Shivaay was already there tinkering with pots and pans.Anika did an about turn to go…

Part 7 Tej sat on a couch in the living area in Oberoi mansion, having a cup of coffee. Jhanvi sat next to him reading a book. Tej looked at her and asked, “Has Om informed you what time he will be back? This is his first independent deal. I am anxious to hear how the tour went and whether he liked the place. I know Shivaay is with him. It’s just that I am excited. But he will not share anything with me. Jhanvi, are you even listening to what I am saying?” Jhanvi looked up calmly. “yes I…

Om and Shivaay parted for their respective rooms and settled for the night. Shivaay took the room that Anika had slept in. Once ready for bed, he looked at the side she had lain on. A couple of strands of her hair were on the pillow. He touched it gently. Then he lay down on the same side and covered himself with the same blanket that she had used. The bed on that side and the blanket still held a mild , sweet fragrance of her. He closed his eyes and the events of the day went past the screen…