CHAPTER 12: FAREWELL GIFT

¶ Seriously guys, 29 votes ! I really expected more in the last one and I am so disappointed with myself.

Also I hope you know, why Anika is being so persistent and sticky around Shivaay. As per her character, her self respect matters the most and if someone do not likes taking to her, she won't even ask why and will be showing her back to them, but there is a reason behind what she is doing and I hope you will get the hint as the story evolves.

And, well you all know that whatever dialogues are here, they are in Hindi language and Anika doesn't understands English. The chapter is just being translated. ¶

Enjoy ^^

"I am seriously telling you O, I will burst into tears." Rudra shouted as he smacked him. "He will be back Rudy, its a matter of a week, I suppose..." Om said and I nodded. Well, literally he don't need to be such a cry baby. "Okay, well I have a farewell gift for you." I said and immediately saw Rudra's eyes lit up. "Where ?" "Wait." I said and quickly hushed over the cell.

"How much time, would it take ?" Rudy asked. "Why are you so impatient ?" I asked and he gave a glare. "Curiosity." He said quite unamused. "Well, I hope you know curiosity killed the cat." I said and he gave me a look. "Seriously bhaiya !" I chuckled.

"Okay, turn around Rudy." I said smiling. "Bhaiya, you never said you were giving me a wrestler..." Rudra murmured as a punch made its way to his gut. "Bade bhaiya, that's why I was not coming-"

Her sentence left uncompleted as Rudra engulfed her in a hug. "My sumo wrestler, I missed you." He said softly.

I and Om exchanged a glance.

We knew how much Saumya, loves him and I think maybe the whole lot of us know, except this Dumbo Rudra !!!

Rudra pulled away from her. "You crying ?" He asked and she shook her head. "That's your work crybaby." She said punching him again. Wow, that's well a lot Rudra has ever gotten beaten. "Hey I missed my nickname too." Rudra said as he embraced her for a second time.

She looked happy but if you clearly see her eyes, one can see the pain she hides. He considers her, his best friend and only best friend. I really hope that he realises soon or Saumya moves on.

"Well, that's my cue to leave." I said and waved over to the trio. "We will miss you, Shivaay, bhaiya, bade Bhaiya." They spoke and I smiled.

As I was going to settle on my chopper, I heard a noise. "Wait, Shivaay !!!" Someone yelled. I looked over, only to notice Anika with her baggage standing with the same annoying boy. I completely forgot about our conversation. I thought she wasn't serious. "You really coming with me....?" I asked to which she nodded. "And if by chance if were late, then I suppose you must have left me." She said angrily.

She is showing me anger, when in reality it should be the other way round. "I am not gonna take you. Fit this thing in the thick skull of your head." I shouted. The sweet Shivaay was only a one day thing. She can't mess with me. Hell, I won't even allow that, to let someone be you know...friends with me and get to know me. I don't want to open up to anyone.

"I cancelled my tickets. You promised." She said slowly and I shook my head. "No. I can't. Book it again, hell even Om can book it." I said and she looked at me sadly. "Shivaay bhaiya, take her with you." Rudra said. "You keep quiet Rudra." I said and stepped on the chopper. Its private and is only for me and my family.

Shuffling through the business magazines, I realised that they could only be my pass time till I am in the chopper. Maybe, if she would have came the atmosphere would be different. Shut up Shivaay, stop thinking about her. She doesn't deserve your time.

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"Aha, the Windora Seizures !" I greeted as they shook my hand. "Nice to meet you Mr. Oberoi." Mr. Jefferson spoke as he led me to the cabin.

It was a new morning till I reached France. The country looks beautiful in all its glory. Everything about it shouts fashion. The people were smiling and greeting each other or kissing and making out. It was a new atmosphere and has peace here.

"Its nice to see you Mr. Jefferson to speak English. Well, only a few here use." I complimented as he took a sip from his wine. The culture here is absolutely different from India, thou I still adored my country and hometown.

"Have a seat Mr. Oberoi and call me Blake. Well, people here mostly converse in French but they also know English, as its the second language. I knew, you were from India and hence did the same." He spoke laughing and handing me the wine glass. "No, its fine." I replied and he gave me an amused look. "Its only Red wine Mr. Oberoi. Give it a try." He urged and I reluctantly bended to his proposal.

The rest of the day wasn't much a task to deal with. It was spent with Mr. Jefferson, taking about the various deals. I really admired his hard work and his talent to reach a position like this.

I checked into my hotel. The receptionist smiled at me. "Shivaay Singh Oberoi." I said as she searched for my name. She handed me the keys. "Bonne nuit Monseigneur. [Good night sir.]" She said. "Bonne nuit Madame. [Good night madam]" I replied and headed over to the room.

I freshened up and flopped in my bed. I called Om, "Hey, you up ?" I asked as he replied, "Well, Shivaay there is a problem." "Now, what happened ? Don't tell me Rudra hit you." I said annoyed. "No, actually you asked me to book the tickets for Anika, so I did. She insisted a lot to not, but I eventually made her give up. So she had a flight few minutes ago." He said. "Wait, how come the flight booked so fast. It always needs a month or so before reservation." I said. "Forgetting aren't you, that I am also an Oberoi Shivaay. Well, I don't use my surname, but it was urgent for her as you were being a prick." He said frowning at the last of his sentence. "Is it my fault that she keeps sticking to me. I am telling you. And I wasn't a prick. I had my reasons. I don't want to be near her." I said as he chuckled. "Well, the statement is soon gonna be reversed." He said. "What ?" "Actually, I called you for a favour. Anika doesn't know French and she wouldn't know how to converse. Stay with her. I booked her into the same hotel as yours." He said seriously. God, no. "Why the hell would you do that ? I am not gonna stay with her." I said, as I felt anger consuming me.

"Please Shivaay, please. You have to. Its really important for her brother. She has been consulting doctors for over a few years now. You need to help her. She is so sweet, why can't you be a selfless person and for once try to help her ?" He asked. "Um, I...." I said not knowing what to say. "Shivaay, I don't want to listen anything. Behave yourself with her and take care of her. Its the first time she has stepped out of Mumbai." He said sighing. "She is my best friend, and I need to look out for her. Will you do that for me ?" He asked.

"Okay." I replied and put down the cell. So much for staying away from her.