Continuation from Episode 53:
Shivaay and Anika decide not to tell anyone about the accident at home.Dadi welcomes them as they reach Sunflower Petals.
After the dinner everyone comes together to have a hearty family chat.Lots of talks get exchanged.Later they retire to sleep.
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Shivaay is working on his laptop sitting on the sofa.Anika is on the bed,lying.She is changing sides frequently.Watching that Shivaay says:
-What happened?Are you not feeling sleepy?
-I am thinking something.
-What?
-Is is necessary to know?
-Of course.Because I am your….
-I am your what?
-Here I,I am the most concerned one for you.Have to know everything.Anika sits up:
-On the day of inauguration,don’t know how but I misplaced both my nuptial chain and vermilion box.I know I tend to forget things but I clearly remember where I kept those.
Those were on the dressing table,as usual.I did not want to disturb you so I hid it from you.
Coming home I just found those at the right place.
-You got those na.That’s it.
-No Shivaay.It can’t be a co-incidence.It’s not that simple as it is looking.Something is brewing behind my back which I don’t know.
Shivaay stands up closing the laptop then goes towards the bed.Sitting next to her he says:
-It’s okay Anika.You are overthinking.
-I am not overthinking.I am just surprised.Did someone play any prank with me?What it could be?
-Hmmm….Understood.If you want then we will talk about it later.Right now you need rest.Come on.
He covers both of them with duvet adjusting the pillows.Anika rests her head on Shivaay’s chest.Wrapping his both hands around Anika,he places a soft kiss on her forehead.She closes her eyes with a smile while Shivaay starts thinking her words.
Next Morning
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Dadi is performing aarti in the house temple.Anika comes there and greets her.She places her vermilion box at the altar of the temple and prays.As she finishes her prayer,Dadi asks:
-Is everything all right dear?
-Actually Dadi,I misplaced my nuptial chain and vermilion box that’s why….
-That’s a very good thought.Come with me dear.I want to talk to you.They go and sit in the hall.Dadi stars:
-Recovering from the accident you must have felt awkward when you got to know that you were married.Right dear?
-Yes Dadi.At first I was at a loss as to this.But Shivaay helped me to get rid of that feeling in no time.I am all okay now.
-Tell me dear,did you compromise with your feeling being married or you accepted from heart?
-There is no question of compromising Dadi.Shivaay was,is my husband.One unfortunate accident can’t change this truth.Dadi,did I say something wrong?
-No dear,absolutely not.You are right from your point of view.She pauses-I loved the fact that you respect your nuptials and value them at the same time.I won’t go on lecturing you how important vermilion and nuptial chain are for a married woman!I want to tell you this-
A marriage works and becomes successful when one nurtures it to become successful.Both husband and wife have equal responsibility to do that.
My grand-son is really tough to deal with.Remember this dear,sometimes some decisions,behaviour,words of his may go against you,your wish but be assured-those will mean no harm nor he will wish to hurt you knowingly.Whatever he does especially for you,will be for your betterment.
My Billu cares for you way too much and same goes for you.Life will throw challenges at both of you.Never let any self-doubt come between you two.God will give all the strength to pass those ordeals-this is my blessing for both of you.Be happy dear.
Anika hugs Dadi.Shivaay hears everything standing at a distance.
Late Afternoon
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Shivaay and Om are talking with each other in the study room.Rudra comes there-
Shivaay:Did you face any difficulty in finding the address?
Rudra:No.When internet is here,why to fear?
Om:Why are you making him work so hard?Protein shake,video games will take offense!He laughs.
Rudra:Don’t know why Dadi wished to go there.
Om:Her best friend lives here.She invited Dadi to pay a visit.
Rudra:Why she took Prinku with her?I am planning a party.I needed her help.This is not fair.
Shivaay:Party?What party?
Rudra:One and only Rudy’s special party!
Om:Here we go!
Shivaay:What is cooking inside your head?Tell me.
Rudra:I am throwing this party in honour of Anika di.She has not attended any Rudy’s special party.I am looking forward to it.You have to help me.
Om:You have panned this party in the car right?Then guest list must be ready no?
Rudra:Yes.Junior Obrerois and Junior Trivedis.
Shivaay:What?
Rudra:Very simple bhaiya.We Obros and other three,Trivedi sisters.Total six people.
Om:Interesting.
Rudra:Then go on,invite them.There is a lot of work to finish.They will help us.
Shivaay:You want to make our guests work?
Rudra:So what?We all work.Are you guys with me or not?
Shivaay:Okay,I am in.
Om:Count me too.
Rudra:Let’s do it.Aajke shaam,Oberois and Trivedis ke naam!
Shivaay and Om laugh.
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Soumya and Gauri has come to Sunflower Petals.Party’s arrangement gets started.Terrace is the place where party is going to be hold.
Rudra is checking arrangements there with Soumya.Few minutes later she asks:
-Why this sudden plan of party?As far I know,you do party almost everyday.
-Tum gutli khao na.Aam ginne ki kaam mujhpe chod doo!
-Gutli nahi aam hota hai duffer!
-Whatever.
-Anyway,you have not told me yet.
-This is Rudy’s special party.And I throw special party for special people.
-Your…Girlfriends?
-Wrong guess.
-What is the right guess then?
-I am throwing this party for Shivaay bhaiya and Anika di.
-I see.
-Are you done with your questioning?Now help me to fix these.
Rudra is trying to put decoration light on a shrub.Next he goes on looking for a place where he would put a colourful stand,near the edge.He walks backwards and tangles in the wires.Soumya watches as he is about to fall.She shouts-RUDRA!!!
She hurries towards him and grabs on time.He turns to face her.Soumya asks in a deep worrying voice:
-Are you okay?Rudra?
-Y…Yeah,I am fine.Thank..Thank you.
-You are very careless Rudra.What if….Thank God.
-Plz Soumya,don’t tell anyone about this okay?All will be tensed especially bhaiya.Let’s get back to work.
-Okay,done.
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Gauri is passing through hall.Stops watching Om.Someone has come with a parcel and he is receiving it.She goes near to him and coughs to draw his attention:
-What are you doing?
-Rudra has ordered something.Just taking that.
-Are you finished with your work I mean catering?
-Yes,almost.You?
-Done already.By the way,I wanted to ask,what are you going to wear for tonight’s party?Any special dress or colour?
-Why are you asking my preference?
-Just like that.
-I have not decided yet.There is still time.You must have chosen by now.Girls take much time in getting ready.
-I am confused actually.
-Confusion for what?
-Nothing.Sorry if I disturbed you.She tries to move but Om stops her:
-Listen,if you want then you can wear anything of green colour.It suits you.Have seen you wearing that colour many times.You look really beautiful and…..He stops.
Staring at him for few seconds,Gauri leaves thanking him.Om smiles.
Precap:Party is on!