You Are My Anchor

  Ananya


''Will you do me a favour Ranvijay'' I asked leaning my head on to his chest , he hummed nodding ''Make Deepak pay back each and every penny he took from you'' I was angry, he lied to me about the reason for breaking the wedding . For being a coward, I am not an object, I wasn't his when he decided to put a price on me. If he thought I would just cry hearing this he is wrong. I will make him pay . The man who gave him the price will make him pay, because Ranvijay will do everything for his Anu.

''Shall we have dinner '' He asked and I nodded, we had dinner pulling each others leg; ''Goodnight '' He whispered softly caressing my face; ''Its saturday tomorrow, we can talk for some more time'' I really wanted to spend more time with him. I wanted to know the man whose madness once destroyed my peace and now he looked like someone who cared for me the most .

''We can, but I will have to go for work tomorrow . I promise to be home early'' He said cupping my face. I felt my mood dipping, I was so looking forward to spend time with him. Ranvijay walked back to his study after leaving me in my room. Throwing my back on the bed I thought about last few days. A smiled covered my lips as the memory of kiss came back, my fingers touched my lips and I felt my eyes drooping taking in the same feeling again. My breathing paced and jumped off the bed, pulling the door open I moved out on to the porch. The breeze felt beautiful so did the night, I couldn't understand but I felt happy . Laughing I hugged myself before walking back into my room.

I woke up to quite early feeling fresh and energetic , few sounds drew my attention and I decided to check. In the main hall, I found him doing push-ups. He would first do few counts on both hands and then on one wrapping the other one behind his back, he looked strong and I hate to admit very attractive "good morning Princess'' quickly moving my eyes away, I pretended as if I wasn't ogling at him; ''Good morning! Why are up so early. Wait a minute did you sleep? '' I am well aware of his habit now, many a times when I would wake up for water , lights of his room and study would be on. Only time he slept was.. As the realization dawned, I felt heat creeping into my body. ''Freshen up, we have to join everyone for breakfast'' He said cutting my question off. Nodding I ran back to get ready. I picked the orange dress, last time when I wore this one , he couldn't take his eyes off me. Happily i made my hair and lined my eyes with khol , walking out I stood in the hall , waiting for his compliments . He came out ready for work; ''let's go''. My lips drooped when didn't give me a single glance, stomping once I left the room annoyed Males are idiots , I certify this now.

. ''Ananya!!!'' Deepika hugged me tight as I entered the dinning hall, she was glowing, leaning close I teased her ''Looks like your holiday went quite eventful'' She blushed; ''I missed you''

''This is why you didn't call'' I complained making a sad face, she pinched my waist; ''Stop teasing me'' . We started after granny joined us; ''Adi will be coming for few days'' Veer broke the silence of the table

''Make arrangements , he will be staying with us in main palace'' Granny commanded and Veer nodded. Out of all it was just me and Deepika who were clueless about this guest Adi. ''I am done'' Raksha left the table abruptly and I noticed Veer glaring at her leaving form. Ranvijay left after breakfast. I was super mad, he still didn't look at me even once. Today I will teach him lesson about appreciating his wife. I decided to spend my day with Raksha.

''How could you Raksha? Your stupidity would have costed me my marriage. Why did you lie to deepika '' My steps halted in the main hall of Rakhsa's suit hearing Veer's angry voice from her study.

''Really??? What I said was true and Deepika deserves to know it . Marriages are based on trust'' Raksha shot back rudely. ''Who gave you the right to decide about our truth . You made a story out of fragments . When will you grow up Raksha?'' Veer sounded angry

''So you are saying you never were in love with Ananya? Wasn't this the reason your Big brother didn't invite you for his engagement '' I felt being hit by a bolt, the earth beneath my feet started shaking, I lost my balance and crashed on the floor. How could Raksha do that, how could she discuss my life without my permission.

''Who said that to you? Did I ever mention that I have any feelings for Ananya? No, I didn't . You took my simple adoration and friendship to be love and fed Deepika with lies. Do you have any idea about the emotional turmoil we went through . Leave us , think what will Ananya go through if she hears you stupid words''

I couldn't take more , I don't how much of it was true but it hurt bad. I never expected Raksha to go so hard on me. How could she , what would have happened if these words would have spoiled Deepika and Veer's marriage , my marriage . Taking the support of the wall I came to my feet. There is no way I can stay here for a minute more

I felt a hand supporting me; ''Ananya!!!'' Deepika whispered softly helping me up, my throat was choked. I couldn't face her; ''I am sorry'' I don't know why I said that , but I ran without looking back. A sense of guilt seeped in and I locked myself in my room. Deepika followed me, she tried to get me open the door , but I requested her to leave me alone. I don't know till when I kept sitting in that position crying my heart out. There were so many doubts, did Ranvijay knew of all this? Was this the reason he got angry when I asked about Veer on our engagement ? Did he doubt me too?

Why was this happening? Now, when I wanted to work and mend my relationship , why is life throwing so many challenges at me. Hiding my face in my knees I sobbed, ''Anu, open up . Its me Ranvijay'' Hearing his voice, I sprang towards the door; ''Why are you crying'' He asked in a worried voice , cupping my face. I felt as if someone gave me my life , without a wasting a minute I hugged him; ''Do think the way Raksha thinks ? Do you doubt my honesty towards you''

He stayed quite reading my eyes, tightening his grip around me he moved inside the room locking the door behind us; ''Answer me please'' I begged, his silence was killing me. Ranvijay held my face in a firm yet soft grip between his palms, leaning his pressed his lips on to my cheek firmly; ''I can never doubt you. I know you Ananya, I don't want anybody's opinion or views to know what you are. Stop thinking about who says what, I trust you and I want you to trust me'' Leaning on his chest , I hugged him around the waist . He brushed his fingers through my hair; ''Why did you lock yourself'' I narrated what I heard from Raksha, his jaw clenched ; ''She needs a lesson'' I held his wrist halting his steps; ''But why is she doing this, she had no remorse about the fact that this could have destroyed 2 marriages''

Ranvijay walked out on to the porch and I followed him; ''Brijesh, our cousin. He is using her like a weapon'' That was a news, Brijesh was their cousin. SO this was the reason they weren't going hard on him. ''Then why don't you tackle him for once for all''

He smiled; ''It isn't easy, he is like us may be not as powerful as we are. But we cannot harm him till he stays in his territory. Plus we can't just openly go and hurt him, that would hurt granny'' He turned and fixed his eyes on mine face; ''His mother and my father were siblings , My aunt married against the wishes of the family. He was a jerk, he wanted to get hold of her share of money. But granny understood his motives, she took the rights away from my aunt and that man left her taking her only child with him. She died of heartbreak, she loved him Anu '' his voice was full of pain

''Was that man a Royal too'' He nodded affirmative; ''Then why was he after his wife's money?'' Ranvijay took a deep breath; ''there are many royals in our country but only few could sustain their royal status and prestige. We are one of them who could retain all our Palaces and lands . Brijesh's father was a gambler and a wasted man, before the monarchy ended his family was famous for their cruel and wastefull ways ''

''What does Brijesh wants now'' Ranvijay stared at the sky; ''Everything, after his father died. granny brought him home. We grew up together, we loved him as our own and believed he loved us too. But his father had fed him so much poison against us, that he had just one intention , to destroy us. He once tried poising me and that's when we threw him out. He thinks he has every right on our lineage and wants a share''

''This is all about money and power'' Ranvijay nodded. ''They why Raksha trusts him'' Ranvijay smiled but it had lot of pain; ''Granny feared losing Raksha the way she lost her daughter, as a result she turned strict on Raksha. When we turned Brijesh out ,Raksha was still young , they shared a beautiful bond . We thought may his love for her might bring her back , but that swine didn't even leave his sister'' All this was too much to process, but I realized one thing, Raksha trusted Brijesh more than her own family and he was manipulating her. But this had to stop; ''So why don't you try and explain Raksha'' I asked he huffed; ''My baby sister hates me , me and Veer both tried after that eloping episode but she isn't ready to believe. She called me a murderer for killing her love'' He turned quite staring at the unknown. I watched him, he looked grim tired and pained. Taking steps to him, I placed my hand on his shoulder; ''We give Raksha our trust and in turn we can distance her from Brijesh''

He frowned and turned to me; ''I didn't get you'' I smiled; ''Raksha wants  freedom, we give her that but under our watchful eyes. She has a strong urge to do masters. Send her to London, out of Brijesh's reach, with best security. Let's keep an eye on her calls and contacts to keep her safe, but without her knowing about it . Put a condition that she shouldn't be contacting Brijesh ''

''You are smart'' He grinned giving me a compliment. ''But I don't think she will cut her contact off with Brijesh''

''She will, Ranvijay we have to take this chance. She doesn't trust her family because she believes her family doesn't trust her. We give her that trust. If brijesh wants to play mind games, lets do the same , minus Raksha'' He lifted my chin with his forefinger; ''I am flattered Wifey'' I just smiled; ''Why didn't you answer Deepika , she was so worried'' He asked

''I felt like a culprit, the mere thought that I could have been the reason for the destruction of their marriage was killing me'' I answered honestly . ''But neither Veer nor Deepika think that way. They got worried when you refused to answer the door. Talk it out'' I just nodded, but a doubt made me uncomfortable; ''Is it true That Veer had..''

''No, he loves Deepika. He confessed his feelings to her, you were a friend to him. I was a fool to think that way then. I didn't wanted to lose you, I hated any male around you. '' I blinked ''I have a surprise for you, let's go'' holding my hand he walked me out of the suite. We moved to the ground floor and then he led me through steep set of stony stairs, it appeared like a dungeon. Walking through the narrow dark passage I found Hemant guarding a room door, he quickly unlocked the door and Ranvijay led me in.

My eyes widen in shock as they fell on the person tied to chair, then I smiled; ''Hello Deepak''

Deepika

I felt soft touch on my back but was too lazy to open my eyes. Turning on my left I pulled the comforter over my head. I just wanted 10 min more of my sleep before leaving the bed, but something or someone disturbed my sweet slumber. A strong arm went around my bare waist pulling me hard, my skin felt ticklish with the small pecks on my back. My eyes snapped open when I felt my blouse going down and I caught his wrist; ''What are you doing?''

Veer smiled; ''would you prefer the answer in theory or in practical?'' with that he started again; ''hmm, you prefer practical like me '' He rolled over locking my wrists on the either side, smirking he leaned kissing me hard, he left a trail of kisses on my neck and shoulder making me breathless; ''Veer we will be late for breakfast''

''don't know about you, I am having it now and its yummy'' He shifted to my bosom moving down to my waist and naval. ''Veer!!! Stop! We haven't met anyone after coming back.''

''Then let them think that we aren't back yet'' he went on with his exploration setting me on fire. I pulled my hands out of his grip and grabbed his head pulling him up to my lips, wrapping my arms around him, I kissed him mad. His tongue explored my mouth and he let out a satisfied moan; ''I love you Dipu'' He whispered leaning his forehead against mine, I smiled content. I was living a dream life, I married the man I love and the best part he loves me back. Rolling over onto his back Veer bought me on the top; ''We should have stayed there for more days'' I smiled and kissed his chest; ''We can go some other time, for now get up before we are late for breakfast'' Veer gripped my waist tightly halting my movements; ''Stay, just few minutes'' We stayed in each others arms for some more time before leaving the bed.

I had to bug him to bring me back, he had no mood to cut the holiday short. Maasa had also called us asking us to be back, but Veer refused. He was persistent that we stay at his Jai Mahal for some more time. I wanted the same, but at the same time I didn't wanted to upset the family. I am still working my way in to their hearts

''Your Dad called, he wants you to visit them'' I froze and then my body started shivering, veer caught me; ''Hey, what's wrong''

''I don't want to go, Please refuse them'' Veer held me close ; ''Fine, if you are not willing no one will force you'' Those words felt like morning dew, no one has ever asked my will. I have been brought up like a trained Pup who follows instructions and commands. I held on to Veer tightly; ''Dipu you need to share all with me, take your time and tell me when you are ready.'' I nodded silently , but I am ashamed to disclose the reason my dad wants me there. One thing is sure, I am never going back.

Ananya teased me when I greeted her in the dining hall. I felt miserable doubting her and Veer, how could I be so stupid to believe on everything blindly. After Raksha left the table I found Veer glaring at her walking form, he followed Raksha after the breakfast. I requested him not to but he was adamant , I feared things getting out of control and it came true. 

Ananya overhead the brother –Sister arguing  and she broke down, I felt bad for her. She was suffering for no fault of hers. I tried helping her, but she moved back; ''I am sorry'' she fled and I followed her to her suite, she had locked herself in the room. I tried persuading her but she didn't budge, dejected I told Veer everything and that's when we decided to call Bhai.

''Will Ananya be normal with us'' I asked Veer, who kept pacing around in the room. ''Don't know! My concern is what would happen if Raksha would have blurted this story infront of elders? Think, it would have landed us all in an awkward position. Even if we clarified, they would have doubted us. I have to do something about this girl''

''Don't decide when you are angry. Think and take a decision'' he nodded; ''granny wants Raksha to be married to Adi'' I recalled the name from morning conversation in the dining hall; ''Who is Adi'' Veer searched the gallery on his phone an clicked on a picture extending it to me; ''My childhood buddy'' My eyes went wide; ''prince Aditya Ranawat, you mean him''

Veer smiled and nodded, I turned to the picture again; ''He is so handsome, you know I had a big crush on him before falling for you'' Veer raised a brow giving me warning, snatching the phone he pushed me on my back getting on the top; ''Time to remind , whom you belong to'' I started giggling teasing him more; ''Veer, we shouldn't push Raksha''

He pecked my neck; ''We won't , but we need to stop her before she reaches her destruction.'' I know we had to stop Raksha from getting influenced. Somewhere I have a feeling Raksha is just a pawn, he is planning something big. He is using Raksha as a distraction, will have to think about it and soon.

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