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Annika knew very well how turned on her husband can get while making love to her, owing to the fact that she ran out of night dresses to wear to sleep. This is because, that obstinate man managed to rip off all the night dresses that she brought to wear from Mumbai.

Hence, now Annika lied down, watching TV, dressed in is white kurta which reached till her knees while he was busy packing their belongings after making sweet love to his wife for the nth time since the past few days.

With the excuse that he tired her out, she gave him the sole responsibility of the boring task called packing since they were to leave for Mumbai the next day, after staying another week in Dehradun.

Meanwhile, she relaxed watching her favourite hero and munching on some alfredo pasta, which again he had cooked for her, owing to the blame that his wild desires, even though post dinner, left her hungry.

S: Anni.

Shivaay waited for sometime but didn't get any response from her. He looked towards her to see that she was busy drooling over a shirtless Hrithik Roshan while watching Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara on the television.

He frowned walking towards the remote which was placed on the side table and turned the TV off making her shout.

A: WHAT?

Shivaay narrowed his eyes at her, frowning and spoke,

S: You were practically drooling over him.

A: Areh, how can I help if he's this handsome? Just look at his eyes, oh god.

S: Excuse me, I have prettier eyes, okay? And anyway it doesn't matter, Mrs. Don't forget, you're stuck with me for the next seven lives.

He smirked speaking while she frowned and snatched the remote from him, turning the TV back on.

S: Anni, don't watch him now. Spend time with me. From day after tomorrow, we'll get busy in our work again.

He pouted making her chuckle sarcastically.

A: Day after tomorrow? Like you haven't been working till now, no?

Watching her glaring eyes, he sat beside her taking her in his arms while she snuggled closer.

S: I had to handle an important client, Anni.

He spoke kissing her hairline.

A: I know that but I hate it that you stress yourself out, Shivaay. Even last night you were working till dawn. Aise kaise hoga? You'll fall sick and I certainly don't want anything that risks your health.

S: I'll be fine. After all, I have my personal doctor with me always.

He smiled at her which automatically made her lips curve. She kissed his chest softly, speaking,

A: I'll be there always but still, you really need to stop bringing work back home and stressing over it.

S: Fine, meri maa. I'll try.

A: You better. Now watch the movie with me. Oh wait..

Shivaay looked at her,

A: Are you done packing?

S: Yes. That's why I was calling you to ask if anything's left but you were busy making love to him, mentally.

A: Ahh, I wish I could.

Annika left his hold and smiled sighing. She lied down still smiling with her eyes closed, while he looked on agape. Her eyes jerked open the moment she felt him hovering her.

S: Do not dare, okay? You're mine.

He spoke holding her hands and pinning them above her head. Annika feigned sadness and sighed speaking,

A: Unfortunately, I gave my heart to him.

Shivaay glared at her and at once attacked her neck with his beard, tickling her while she burst into laughter.

A: Hahaha.. Stop, SSO.

S: Not till you admit you're mine and only mine. Will you?

A: Hahaha, no.

S: Great then.

Saying this he continued his assault while she got teary eyes laughing so much. She was very sure, she'll be getting stubble burns making her neck red very soon. Unable to control more, she finally spoke,

A: Hahaa.. okay, okay. I admit. I'm yours.

Shivaay raised his head looking at her,

S: Only mine.

A: Only yours.

She repeated with a smile making him grin too. He lied beside her, cuddling her.

S: Waise, I love this.

A: Love what?

Annika looked up at him.

S: This. How we complement each other at everything. Like now, you're in my kurta while I'm in my pajamas only.

She chuckled and snuggled closer to him and spoke,

A: Like I'm a disaster in kitchen while you make finger licking good food. No?

S: Exactly. But you do make my coffee well and that's enough for me to survive.

She chuckled.

A: Aap aur aapki coffee.

They took a pregnant pause, lying together in serenity after which Annika spoke softly,

A: Shivaay.

S: Yes, love.

A: Do we have anything to say to each other?

Shivaay looked into her eyes and spoke in an equally soft tone,

S: Do we have to?

A: Not at all.

Annika smiled looking at him.

S: Anni. Thank you.

He turned sideways and caressed her face.

A: For what?

S: For being you. For bringing colours to my greyscale life. I never thought, I'd say this to someone but looks like the day did arrive.

Annika looked at him while he looked back with tears in his eyes.

S: I can't say you're my world because there are other family members, who are close to my heart. But I can say this without a doubt that, if there is no Annika, there is no Shivaay. Please don't ever leave me again. If I do any stupidity, slap me, throw water at me, in fact you know what? Throw me in water itself, but please, never leave.

Annika chuckled with happy tears.

A: I won't. Never again. SSO?

S: Hmm?

A: Thank you for making the broken Annika alive again. I'm thankful that I showed you a part of me, I decided not to show anyone. Because I know, world may do whatever but you will never judge me.

Shivaay kissed her forehead, lingering his lips there longer than usual before speaking again,

S: I'll never. I promise I'll always stand by you no matter what.

A: Likewise.

She hugged him tight. After a short pause, Shivaay spoke,

S: I might sound weird but I sense an and there, wifey.

Annika chuckled.

A: Because there is. I want you to make me my favourite aloo poori once we reach Mumbai. Main kabse taras rahi hoon aapke haath se bani aloo poori khane ke liye.

Shivaay smiled,

S:  Sure, baby. If you promise dessert afterwards.

He smirked at her while she gasped and hit him playfully, understanding his innuendo.

A: You're never tired, are you?

S: For you? Never.

Annika smiled pecking his lips before lying on his chest, drifting into a peaceful slumber. Hrithik long forgotten. Did they need to say it out? No. Not at all. Their actions spoke louder.

She had seen him since the beginning; they'd fight, argue crazily but whenever she needed someone, he was there. Beginning from their first sunrise together till date, he had been with her. Even when they were in the middle of a big misunderstanding, he ran to her the moment he knew she needed him.

He treasured her, respected her feelings. More than that, the Great Wall of Shivaay Singh Oberoi did not see her as another family member whom he must protect and keep safe. She was the pillar with whose help, he stood.

Dadi had been right. They were equal. Takkar ke Ishqbaaaz - as she says. They blended into each other's worlds like salt and water. She cared for the smallest thing that bothered him. Took in all his frustrations and anger when needed and melted the moment he apologised and offered peace through her favourite foods.

Even though the workaholic businessman was still the same, he now made sure he spends a good amount of time with his wife and other family members. The shrewd businessman was shrewd to the outer world but to her, he was her loving Bagadbilla.

Truly, they complemented each other thus, bringing out the best version of themselves.

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