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In the morning, Shivaay woke up to an empty bed. He was surprised not finding his Kumbhkaran beside him. He got up and sat on the bed, still drowsy, when Annika entered humming a tune. She looked at his drowsy eyes and smiled going to him.

A: Good morning, Patidev!

Shivaay looked at her rubbing his eyes and smiled.

S: Good morning! How're you up so early?

A: Areh. Why won't I? Aaj meri reception hai.

S: Really? May I know who's marrying this boring doctor?

Annika gasped hearing his teasing words while he suppressed a giggle. She sat on the bed and pushed him down on the bed, hovering him. Shivaay immediately held her waist and pulled her closer, smirking. Annika seductively moved her fingers on his beard and spoke in a husky voice.

A: The same khadoos businessman who was kissing me senseless last night.

S: Oh is it? Looks like someone enjoyed it.

Saying this he was about to capture her lips when she put her palm on his mouth.

A: Don't. You won't stop soon, I know. And I have a lot to do before the function begins.

Shivaay frowned at her.

S: See. This is why you're boring. You don't even let me kiss you.

Annika gasped and hit his chest.

A: Really? What were you doing the past few nights then? Kissing someone else?

S: Ahh, I wish. But I'm stuck with you for life.

He teased her due to which she gave him an angry look.

A: You know what, SSO? Mood bigadna na koi aapse sikhe. Go and kiss others. I'm not kissing you anymore.

Saying this she got up from the bed and was about to leave when Shivaay pulled her and made her lie down on the bed, hovering her. Annika wriggled to escape but he held her hands pinning them over her head. He wasted no time in capturing her lips while she tried pushing him back. Giving up, she let him kiss her but didn't respond. Shivaay groaned feeling her not responding while she smirked internally.

He parted from the kiss and glared at her while she smirked.

A: What? Go and kiss others. I told you, I'm not kissing you anymore.

Shivaay gave her a challenging look.

S: Let's see.

Saying this he started nuzzling into her neck which made her gasp in delight.

S: Still won't kiss me?

A: N..no.

Hearing her, Shivaay bit her neck and sucked on the spot as she moaned clutching his shoulders. He trailed open mouth kisses from her shoulder till the middle of her neck. He moved her top a bit down and bit on her cleavage which earned a loud moan from her. She pulled his head and immediately crashed hers lips on his as they kissed passionately. After some time, they parted and rested their foreheads together.

S: Don't challenge me, baby. You'll lose always.

A: Shut up. Aur yeh kya kiya? Aaj reception hai. I have to cover these marks now.

Annika frowned blushingly and got off the bed. She walked towards the mirror and fixed herself while Shivaay watched her with a smile, sitting on the bed.

A: Why are you staring?

S: What? Haq hai mera.

Annika rolled her eyes.

A: Go and get ready, SSO. You're already late. Come for breakfast.

Shivaay sighed getting off the bed and walked towards the wardrobe to get his clothes out while Annika moved out of the room.

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Annika and Shivaay came downstairs hand in hand for their reception. Annika was wearing a golden netted saree with green blouse and Shivaay wore a black sherwani with a brooch matching Annika's outfit. Everyone's eyes were on them as they descended down the stairs. Some looked at them in awe while some, in jealousy. And why not? After all, the most eligible bachelor in India, the heartthrob in the business world was finally taken.

They addressed the media first before meeting other guests. Shivaay introduced Annika to his business associates while Annika made him meet her friends and colleagues too. Shivaay and Annika were talking to each other when all of a sudden, a lady rushed towards them hugging Shivaay tightly, making him stumble.

L: Shivaay baby, I missed you so much!

S: Oh, hi Tia. You scared me.

T: Oh, I'm sorry baby. I just got so excited seeing you that I couldn't control. By the way, what's this party for? Dad made me hurry so I couldn't even ask him. And oh god baby, you look so handsome!

Shivaay cringed at her shrill voice but still acted normal. All this while, Annika stared at them open mouthed, hearing the lady calling her husband 'baby' and flirting with him openly. She watched as Tia came forward to kiss his cheeks and before Shivaay could push her away, Annika pulled him towards her making Tia angry.

T: Hey you, lady. What are you doing? Why did you pull my Shivaay baby. Who are you?

Annika faked a smile at her.

A: Firstly, the name's Annika. And your Shivaay 'baby' is actually my husband. This function, is for our reception.

Tia gasped hearing her and looked at Shivaay in shock.

T: Wife?

Shivaay looked at Tia and then at Annika, only to get a glare from her, making him understand what's about to come. He gulped and held Annika's waist by the side and nodded at Tia.

S: Yes, Tia. She's my wife, Annika. Dr. Annika Kabeer Oberoi. And Anni, this is Tia. My..

T: His girlfriend.

Tia interrupted him while Shivaay corrected her immediately,

S: Ex-girlfriend and now business associate. I might've mentioned about her.

A: I don't like remembering useless details.

Tia was about to retaliate when Om called them for family photo. Shivaay immediately pulled her towards the family while she didn't even spare a glance at him. They posed for the family photo and afterwards, for some couple photos. Annika masked her anger with a smile as she didn't want the event to get spoiled.

When the professional photographer was done with the photo, Shivaay and Annika were about to leave when Rudra stopped them.

R: Bhaiya Bhabhi please pose for my gram too!

A: Areh Rudy, abhi toh itne saare photos liye.

R: That was the professional photographer bhabhi. Now it's time for Rudy's kamaal.

Rudy took them to a secluded decorated corner. Sighing they again got back to pose when Rudy instructed Shivaay to hug Annika from the back for a photo. Shivaay slipped his hands to her waist and she shivered feeling his cold hands.

S: Naraaz ho?

Shivaay whispered huskily in her ears.

A: No, Shivaay baby.

Annika imitated Tia while Shivaay hid his face in her shoulder and groaned making her chuckle.

A: Don't you dare call me baby anymore.

S: Okay. I'll call you hottie, then.

Annika gasped and hit his palms which was on her stomach.

A: Shut up. Sab hai yaha.

S: So what? We're married. I can even kiss you in front of the world. Should I?

Shivaay smirked.

A: Don't dare to. No PDA. Keep this in mind, SSO.

Shivaay chuckled and kissed her temple making her smile. Rudy captured this perfect moment and shouted out loud.

R: WAAH. What a photo? Bhaiya, thank you for proving that you're normal.

S: Kya matlab hai tera?

R: Kya matlab kya? Areh, we thought you're not normal. You wouldn't even know how to romance with Bhabhi. But you proved us wrong. Thank you, bhaiya!

S: Tujhe abhi bhi woh sports car chahiye na? Agar chahiye, toh bakwas bandh kar or nikal yaha se.

Rudy smirked and left not before asking them to continue while Shivaay shook his head.

S: Pagal.

A: Kya pagal? Sach hi toh kaha. Waise sach kahu toh, I was also scared that you're not normal, you know.

Shivaay frowned at her.

S: Now why did you think that?

A: I read in newspaper, how shrewd and strict you are. So you know, I thought aapko sirf business hi aata hoga.

S: Waise, aata toh mujhe bohot kuchh hai. Dikhau?

Shivaay smirked and winked at her while she gasped.

A: Baaz aa jaiyein, Shivaay. Kahin bhi shuru ho jaate hai aap.

Shivaay pulled her closer by the waist and spoke huskily,

S: So where shall I start, tum hi bata do?

Annika just blushed and looked down. Shivaay put one hand on her chin and pulled her face up gently, making her look into his eyes. They were about to diminish the distance between their lips when two voices made them spring apart.

Av/P: Humne kuch nahi dekha.

Shivaay and Annika saw their moms standing with palms on their eyes and looked down embarrassed. Clearing his throat, Shivaay began,

S: W..woh, mom, maa, actually I was trying to help Annika. Something got into her eyes.

A: Yeah. Nothing else. Shivaay, let's go. Mr. Khurana was looking for you.

Saying this Annika went away pulling him along, leaving Avantika and Pinky smiling.

Av: I was so worried about them basically having an arranged marriage. I thought Annika will take so much time to adjust and feel comfortable, but sach me Pinky, tere Shivaay ne, aur tum sab ne, dil jeet liya. I owe you big.

P: Kya keh rahi hai? I owe you for giving me a daughter like her. Waise, inn donon ke liye kuch karna toh banta hai na? Tu samajh rahi hai?

They gave a smirk to each other and called Om and Rudy. They instructed the boys something slowly and left from there, while the boys smirked understanding their plan.

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Precap: Shivika gets a surprise!
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