Annika gulped looking into Shivaay's eyes which had suddenly darkened due to desires floating. He had trapped her between him and the wall with his eyes fixed on her lips. His shameless demand kept ringing in her head. She didn't know what to do, she was too shy to do it but she can't even refuse him----not because she is obliged to him but because some part of her do want to know how it feel to be kissed.

How it feels to have his lips on hers, she is curious, curious to know how it feel to be kissed by the person she admire and love so much. She want to know does all those description of toe curling kisses written beautifully by poets and authors are true. A wild part she never knew existed inside her want to experience this but at the same time her usual shy and innocent mind wouldn't let her take a step.

As if reading her thoughts Shivaay framed the question in a different way "Can I kiss you Annika?"

He knew in their relationship he need to be a bit outgoing. Although Annika's consent and comfort matters a lot he also knew he had to be a little persistent. Slow and steady physical intimacy between them is important to bring Annika out of the shell so that she could consider herself secure in this relationship and could assertain herself as his wife.

This was going to be his first kiss as well and he knew he wouldn't want to share it with anyone other than Annika. Although he can't wait to devour those petals at this very moment he also knew he would move back if he sense a discomfort.

To his pleasant surprise and happiness Annika shyly nodded in a yes looking down. Her cheeks already burning hot and he couldn't help but chuckle silently at his adorable wife. She looked so beautiful at this moment. God he won't trade this moment for anything in this world.

He made her look into his eyes by lifting her chin as their eyes shared thousand kisses before his lips attached her forehead making her take a sharp breath in. Yes he had kissed her forehead before but this intimacy is new, something that just rushed every single cell in her body.

He then kissed each one of her cheeks giving them his unavoidable attention. Memorizing each part. This moment nothing mattered more than being their with each other.

He gave one final look into her eyes as if warning her that she can refuse it if she want but for Annika this look had a comfort, she knew she was giving her first kiss to the best man in this entire cosmos.

His lips slowly went settling on hers and fire jolted inside both of them. Annika at this very moment understood what it means by knee going weak. She held on his shoulder before she melt into a pool of desire. As he worked his lips over hers ever so slowly with full passion and love her hands reached for his hairs and a moan full ecstasy left her lips against his reverberating over his entire body.

Nothing compares to this first kiss with someone special. First kiss with someone you are getting to know and fall for slowly. It is that special moment when you both are standing and the only sound you can hear is your heart racing in your ears. Your breathing become varied and adrenaline starts pumping. At one part of your mind you keep freaking out that you don't spoil this moment anyhow yet you don't rush the kiss no matter how hard your body wants to just get passionate with your special one.

And when your lips finally connects with this special person your lips suddenly form a medium, a bridge to exchange each others deepest emotions. Suddenly the mind loose the control over your hands and they get lost holding onto any skin they could. In between the window of those moments everything suddenly doesn't matter. And when the kiss ends with fingers still lingering on each other's skin, your breathing still shuddered and eyes closed because reality can wait a couple more second while you both live in your own woven fantasy. Yeah nothing really compares to that first kiss.........

He led out a groan as they broke for the need of breathing. He slowly opened his eyes to admire the look on his wife's face. The blush covering her entire face, her lips swollen with his assault and her breathing laboured. God how he wish he could capture this moment forever. His wife, his Annika, Annika Shivaay Singh Oberoi!

Annika fluttered her eyebrows to look at him only to find his gaze boring into her soul. His hand still gripping her waist and hers still around his neck but it just felt natural. His fingers unconsciously tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears as he whispered in an almost drugged voice "Forgive my language wifey but you are delicious."

Annika looked down biting her lips and Shivaay moaned while rubbing his fingers through his already messed up hair "Don't bite your lips that's my right."

Annika blushed more listening to him as she fiddled with her stall. Her cheeks giving tough competition to strawberries and Shivaay groaned as he couldn't help the clouding of desires in his mind and eyes. Her cherry blooming face wasn't doing any help. Having her pushed against his office wall was giving rise to all the wild fantasies he had for his special one.

He maybe a well sculpted gentleman but he had this wild, passionate and dangerous lover intact inside him that needed just the right person to release himself and finding that right person in between his arms was forcing one sinful thought inside. The thought to have her right there right now!

"You aren't helping Wifey" Shivaay groaned as he pushed his head in her neck lightly brushing his lips on her neckjoint making her breath hitch.

"Sh---Shivaay" A throaty moan left her mouth and the last bid of patience snapped out of Shivaay's will as he held her palms above her head looking straight into her eyes "You drive me crazy woman."

He was going to take her in another kiss this time, strong passionate that would have left her not able to walk for hours when someone slammed the door of the office damn hard.

Annika lightly pushed Shivaay away from her gesturing toward the gate and Shivaay groaned in annoyance "Whosoever is there get out I am busy"

He almost yelled but the person on the other side doesn't seem to bother as the knock turn more violent. Annika giggled at his annoyance while correcting her dress. Shivaay was going to open the door but Annika stopped him pointing at his ruffled base coat, shirt and hairs. "Oops can't show everyone how wild my chaton can turn into."

Annika blushed more at his comment before straightening his shirt, tie, base coat and hairs while all the time Shivaay enjoyed the attention his wife was giving him by inhaling in her fragrance and leaving peppering kisses on her jawline.

"Now open the door" Annika declared while settling down on her seat holding the file she brought along. Shivaay winked at her "Aayy hayy captain"

He opened the door to see Roshini standing their almost at the level of freaking out with Gauri who was trying to calm her down. "Yes?" He asked interrupting the two as Roshini rushed inside giving a stink eye to Shivaay.

"Annika are you okay?" Roshini immediately asked Annika who shared a look with Shivaay confused. Shivaay looked at Gauri who shrugged off not knowing the reason of Roshini's panic. Shivaay gave her a look to go and do her work but a curious Gauri stood behind the door to listen everything.

"Ms Verma is everything okay? You seem like having a panic attack. Here have a glass of water" Shivaay politely passed her a glass of water which Roshini took giving him a bewildered look.

How can this man change color this soon? Just now moments before she saw him holding Annika's hand above her head, sexually forcing her and now he is behaving like the perfect man ever. Thank God she came again to check on both of them otherwise God knows what he would have done with Annika.

"I am fine Roshini, Don't worry" Annika replied although she still couldn't get the situation. Roshini looked at her to find her cheeks red. She is embarrassed to take a stand against this man. He must be blackmailing her with something.

"Ms Verma, Annika is with me she is completely fine." Shivaay too tried to assure her but she gave him a disgusted look which confused and shocked Shivaay even more.

"Ms Verma everything's okay?" He asked again but Roshini just kept looking at Annika searching for any injuries or proof. That's when it clicked Annika, she remembered Roshini's talks before she entered the cabin. She must have seen something and is now doubting Shivaay.

Annika gave a guilty look to Shivaay before standing up "I think I should leave Sir." She turned to go but Shivaay held her hand and Annika bit her lips looking at Roshini who was glaring Shivaay. He is just making Roshini's doubt more strong.

"But my work with you isn't completed" commented Shivaay with a smirk and although Shivaay's words did held a double meaning Roshini took it in a complete different sense.

"Sir but it's going to be lunch break soon" Roshini tried an excuse while pulling Annika's hands away from Shivaay much to his surprise and confusion. She nearly pushed Annika out of the cabin who left mumbling a silent apology to Shivaay.

"You need something Ms Verma?" Shivaay asked while settling down on his chair going through the file of his next meeting trying to avoid the look which Roshini was giving him. He wasn't getting what he did to get that look. It was as if she was trying to burn him down under her vicious gaze.

He stood up to take a glass of water when Roshini began "How could you do something like that with her? She is so innocent and fragile. I have known her for only few hours but I know she have a heart of gold. Even after me warning her she came to talk to you. She looks good in every person. How could you do something like that with her?"

"Hold on Ms Verma? What are you talking about? What did I do?" He spoke bewildered taking a glass of water to drink. He took the first sip when Roshini's words made him spit it out.

"You sexually molested Annika"

Shivaay coughed hard listening to this. He molested his own wife? When? How? How did he not even knew this?

Before he could even explain Roshini went on "I know you are blackmailing her on something that's why she isn't able to tell the truth but let me warn you Mr Shivaay Singh Oberoi I would expose you infront of everyone. I wouldn't let you torture my friend. I would make sure you rot in the Jail."

With this she left the cabin banging the gate and he stood bewildered along with Gauri who was standing at the gate listening everything and came inside after Roshini left. She looked at Shivaay for a moment with sympathy but then burst out laughing.

"That's so mean Gauri" He exclaimed frowning "Sorry Boss but couldn't help it, it's not daily my perfectionist boss is blamed for sexual molestation that to of his own wife." Gauri spoke in between her laughter. Shivaay glared her which of course didn't affect her.

"Okay do something about Ms Verma before she spread this rumor everywhere" He ordered settling on his chair. Gauri shrugged off "Don't worry Bhai, nobody would believe it and anyway she also know not to say anything without a proof. Your reputation preceeds you. Rest I would try to make her understand."

"Cool by the way had Aman returned from Dubai. I send him to handle the petroleum deal for Oberoi Industries?" He asked getting back to work to which Gauri checked in her phone "No he didn't reported today but probably will be back before working hours would complete. He must have spend rest of time searching for exquisite antique in Dubai. You know his craze for old things."

"Yup look like Mr Aman Junaid Khan is in search for a lamp of Jinn" Shivaay joked before leaving his cabin along with Gauri for the next meeting.

On the other side Annika was trying to avoid Roshini not knowing what should she reply for all the questions Roshini was hell bent on asking. It was lunch break so she immediately rushed toward her partner in crime and best friend, Rudra. "Rudy I need your help, there is a problem"

Rudra who was surprised because of being pulled in a corner looked at her with a scowl "You have been avoiding me since morning Annie and now you expect me to hear your problem and help you?"

"Okay I am Sorry" She said in one go to which Rudra raised his eyebrows "Are you apologizing or throwing a sorry like I am a beggar." Annika who was already impatient scowled "Will you stop throwing tantrums and listen to me?"

"God when will Bhaiya see what an evil minx he had married. She is too good only in front of him. For me you are an evil best friend." He snapped but Annika as much as rolled her eyes at him "Now you are listening or not?"

"I so wish you were not my Bhabhi I would have at least used that B word for you but I am screwed from both the sides." Rudra led out a melodramatic sigh.

"Are you done Drama king?" This time Annika's voice held a no-nonsense tone similar to Shivaay and Rudra immediately focused the full attention. Annika explained everything to him except for the kiss part and waiting for a pause Rudra burst out laughing.

"You mean Roshini thinks that Bhaiya is molesting and blackmailing you---O God that's hilarious" Rudra said in between his laughter and Annika scowled punching him in his stomach "Shut up, It's serious."

"Sorry Annie can't help. The ever so perfect gentleman Shivaay Singh Oberoi is being blamed for sexual molestation on his intern who secretly is his wife. God-----" He stopped as Annika gave him a murderous look.

"Okay I am sorry but don't worry Annie no one will believe her even if she tell it to anyone. She needs proof for it which of course she doesn't have otherwise she would have given it to the board of directors. Bhaiya's reputation is too strong to be broken by any rumor." Rudra calmed her down while wrapping his hands around her shoulder.

"---But what should I answer to her questions?  Also I don't like anyone blaming Shivaay for anything he haven't done." She whispered almost meekly to which Rudra smiled lifting her chin "Okay do one thing just like how you told Natasha that you and Bhaiya are seeing each other say the same to Roshini and take a promise that she shouldn't tell it to anyone. If this girl was ready to fight SSO and loose her internship for you she might be trustworthy enough to keep this secret."

Annika smiled at him in relief and hugged him tightly "You are the best buddy ever" Rudra chuckled lifting her up before slightly whispering into her ear "but you remember buddy I don't do favors for free so I need a payback."

Annika scowled at him "You greedy pig what do you want?" Rudra chuckled at her pinching her nose "Nothing much but a promise that you will never shut me out. No matter how the things are with Bhaiya. Promise me to always let me be there for you. I am your best friend before your brother in law."

Annika smiled widely listening to him. Among various other things Shivaay had given her, Rudra is one of the most precious. A Best Friend she would trade her life for.

She once again hugged him "I promise Mr Rudra Singh Oberoi that you are going to be so loaded with my problems. I won't leave you even if you want me to." Rudra smiled wrapping his hands around her. She is perfect for his brother and he would make sure that they end up together no matter what.

"Annika I was looking------" Yuvraj stopped seeing Rudra along with Annika. He looked between the two of them and Rudra knew exactly what was cooking in his mind. Yuvraj always thinks that his biggest competition for Annika is Rudra not realizing both of them doesn't even stand a chance to woo her because she already belongs to someone far more eligible and worthy.

"What's going on?" Yuvraj asked and smirking Rudra placed a hand across Annika's shoulder pulling her closer. If he thinks they are a couple he would let him live in that daze "Nothing just some personal talks. Let head for lunch."

"Anyway Annika everyone is looking for you guys in cafeteria" Yuvraj spoke glaring Rudra who very shyly pecked Annika's head to show off his love. Oh how much he love to irritate and fool Yuvraj.

They moved toward the table where Bhavya and Natasha were already sitting and the food was getting served. Natasha had a scowl on her face seeing which Annika was sure her first day as intern wasn't as good as hers. "What happened Nuts?" Annika asked sitting on her seat and Natasha gave her an annoyed smile "Yaar I was so happy to do internship under Oberois but my bad luck my head Mr Abhimanyu Singh Rathore is one hell of a strict man yar. Technically he is very close to Shivaay sir because of which he have so much attitude. Even if we as much as whisper he is ready to cut through our throats. I hate this man."

"Chill nuts I have met Abhi Bhai, yes he is very close to Bhaiya and that's because he had made a name for himself without any background. He came as an accountant in Oberoi Industries but with his exceptional creativity and skills he is one of the top Intrapreneur of OI. He is strict but trust me he is very good in person. Infact he, Aman Bhaiya and Shivaay bhaiya are like office brothers. They are like Shivaay bhai's two hands." replied Rudra while taking a sip of his soda.

"Well that doesn't change the fact that he behave like a jerk" Natasha commented stubbornly. Bhavya chuckled "Well our first day went quite well both Gauri Mam and Shivaay sir are very considerate."

That's when Roshini interrupted them "Annika---" before she could say anything about Shivaay in front of everyone Annika interrupted "Guys this is Roshini my work partner also my newly made friend and Roshini these are my friends Natasha, Yuvraj, Bhavya and Rudra."

Roshini gave a suspicious look to Rudra after greeting everyone "You are Mr Oberoi's brother right?" Rudra nodded in positive internally chucking knowing what must be going inside her brain.

"You are still friends with him?" Roshini asked in a whisper sitting beside Annika who took a deep breath "Roshini it's not like how you are thinking. Relax I will explain you everything." Roshini gritted her teeths but nodded in a yes while Annika excused herself to get food for Roshini. Well Food is medicine for all messed up brains.

She was returning when she collided with the man she didn't saw for months. Her past, her ex fiance Nihal. He gave her a weak smile "How are you?" he asked meekly and Annika raised an eyebrow "I am very happy and anyway why would you care?" She was surprised by her own attitude and confidence. She wasn't someone who could talk to a man like this, she was raised to keep her voice low but Shivaay had instilled self respect and self love inside her. Now she won't let a single person walk over her.

"You can drop this attitude Annika, your husband had took your rights. He had me demoted and work under a department where I have to follow orders and all my heads are women." He said with annoyance laced in his voice. Annika knew very well how his upbringing taught him that woman are to follow orders not give. Shivaay had given a huge blow over his ego and has taken her rights without even firing Nihal.

Well Shivaay personally in some part of his heart was grateful of Nihal for leaving Annika, no matter what the circumstances were he is blessed to have Annika as his wife.

"So what should I do? Don't expect me to talk to Shivaay after what you did." She commented nonchatly to which Nihal frowned "Stop blaming me Annika I didn't said a word there. How can you expect me to raise voice against my father? I know him for all my life while you only for few months. I never in my entire life had crossed his words-----"

Annika interrupted him "I didn't asked you to raise your voice against your father, I wanted you to raise your voice against wrong. I wanted you to take a stand for your to be wife who was going to leave all her life and family to come and live with you. At least you could have tried to make him understand but leave it you won't get it. Anyway I should Thank you if you won't have left me I wouldn't have got Shivaay, he is everything I could ever wish for and much more."

She turned to go but Nihal held her hand "Just because he is rich and have money? Come-on Annika you weren't so money minded." Annika jerked his hand and gave him a glare "Are you even hearing yourself Nihal? The man who left me for dowry is blaming me of being money minded?"

Nihal looked dumbfounded by Annika's attitude. This wasn't the timid girl he was going to marry. She has changed so much. The Annika he knew won't even take his name forget snapping at him.

"And when I said Shivaay is everything I have ever wished for it wasn't about his money. It's because he is the perfect husband and an even perfect man. When he married me his family was also upset but he took his stand for me. He didn't left me alone and even without raising his voice explained his family everything. You didn't even gave a try. " Annika answered as the memory of her first day in Oberoi Mansion came in her mind.

"Shivaay is a man whose conduct preceeds from good will and an acute sense of prosperity. His self control is equal to all emergencies. He doesn't make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity or any man of his inferiority or deformity. He doesn't flatter his wealth or cringe over power he have or boast of his own achievements. He speaks with frankness but always with sympathy and sincerity. His deeds follows his words. He think about others feelings and rights before his. He is a gem Nihal and no matter how many words I say it wouldn't describe how perfect he is."

Nihal just kept looking at her without a word. Well he himself knew that Shivaay is a perfect man, he can't deny it. Shivaay had given him a job when no one else did and even after everything whatsoever happened he didn't fired him. Even if they have their own personality differences Nihal knew Shivaay is an epitome of virtues.

"Nihal don't worry I am not upset with you anymore. I have moved on in my life with Shivaay and I am grateful of you for leaving me. I know your mentality is all due to your upbringing but trust me the day you fall in love with someone you will defy all your norms and will even raise your voice against your father for her. All the best for your life and I hope we start behaving as two civil people with each other."

Annika left with this and settled on his seat. Rudra who saw her talking to a man he didn't identified asked "Who was he Annie?" Annika gave a coy smile and said softly as Nihal passed by them listening "Just a random coworker, no one special!"

Meanwhile in Shivaay's cabin Aman entered along with Abhi followed by Gauri who glared at both of them for loading her with their respective files "Hey Aman how was the deal?" Aman gave a proud smile "It's settled man. Why won't when Aman Junaid Khan went to settle it."

Gauri hit his head with the file "Exactly and you then bumped these files on me idiot." Aman chuckled passing the files to Shivaay who then looked at Abhi "How did the first day with interns went?"

"Cool you know there is this new girl Natasha----" He was interrupted by both Gauri and Aman "Aaye Hayy a girl. Are we gonna see a budding office romance?"

"Shut up both of you, anyway where was I yes she isn't very efficient like this but to prove me wrong she could do anything. The Girl is a total trouble man" Abhi rubbed his head and Shivaay chuckled "I know, also remember she is one hell of a detective."

Shivaay then called for four plate of meals for each one of them since it was lunch break. Gauri settled on another chair and gave Shivaay a look "Bhai you have to tell both of them something remember?"

Shivaay gulped after all he had still not told his two brothers from another mother that he is married. "What happened Shivaay? You look like you saw a ghost." Aman commented but Shivaay shook his head "Guys actually I wanted to tell you something important but I wanted to tell both of you together. First Abhi was in Denmark then when he came back Aman went to Dubai. I didn't got time----"

"What's the issue buddy? Just tell whatever you want." Abhi assured him as Aman commented "You are so scared as if you got married and didn't inform us."

Gauri burst out laughing at this while Shivaay face went more pale. Aman and Abhi looked at each other before giving Shivaay a look and speaking together "You have got married and didn't informed us?"

Shivaay nodded in positive and then tried to explain everything to both of them and after a hell lot of drama of both of Abhi and Aman they finally settled down. "Okay so when can we meet our Bhabhi?" Aman asked Shivaay who took a breath of relief "She has joined OI as intern I will call her after lunch break to introduce to you guys."

"No I want to meet her as our Bhabhi somewhere out." Abhi ordered to which Shivaay complied "Okay fine let's do one thing I will introduce you guys to her today. Then you can come over lunch this Sunday and get to know each other."

"You will cook?" Aman asked excited to which Shivaay nodded smiling "Gauri you are coming too. Everyone was missing you. It had been quite long since you came." Gauri nodded when Abhi teased her "Indeed everyone must be missing her especially Om." Gauri threw a cushion at him and he dodged it laughing.

On the other side the younger group was enjoying themselves when Rudra suggested "Guys it's been so long we had some fun let's hit a club tonight what say?" While other agreed Annika and Bhavya were hesitant since both of them never went to a club before.

"Bhavya please for me?" Rudra requested with a puppy face and Bhavya couldn't help but melt. He was one hell of an emotional blackmailer.

Rudra then turned to Annika "and you? You are coming and I am not listening a no. I would pick you and drag you to club if you won't come on your own." Annika glared him but Rudra was not going to listen. She signed in defeat and soon the lunch was over.

All of them settled on their seats when Gauri called for Annika saying Shivaay had asked her to come to his cabin. Annika gulped as Roshini glared and shook her head in negative refusing her to go inside the lion's den. Annika looked at Gauri who gave her a small smile before looking at Roshini "I am also assisting you and Shivaay sir" She wanted to assure Roshini that Annika won't be alone.

Annika was desperately waiting for alone time where she could explain Roshini but couldn't get. She entered Shivaay's cabin along with Gauri and saw his with two other men indulged in a file.

He looked toward her and his face broke into a wide smile "Here you came" He went and side hugged her "Aman, Abhi she is my wife. Mrs Annika Shivaay Singh Oberoi." Annika looked at him confused for introducing her as his wife. Wasn't it supposed to be a secret?

Shivaay who understood her mind immediately replied "I can't keep secrets from them Annika. They are family. I know them for years and I trust them." Annika smiled at him and intertwined their fingers showing her acceptance. Shivaay then introduced both of them to Annika who was surprised by their super warm behaviour as if they knew her their entire life. She felt so welcomed in their group.

"So Bhabhi always remember if this idiot ever hurt you feel free to call either of us and we will break all his bones." Aman said in a dead serious voice and Annika chuckled while Shivaay frowned "Let me remind you I am still your boss guys."

"Ya whatever" Abhi shrugged off before focusing on Annika while Shivaay exhaled loudly "Why none of you respect me as your boss?" Gauri placed her hand on his shoulder before replying in a dramatic sympathetic tone "Because you don't behave like one Bhai."

"Shivaay I have a request" Annika asked in a low voice and Shivaay smiled at her holding her hand "Just order wifey." Annika looked at all of them before focusing on Shivaay "Actually Rudra and others are going to a club tonight and are dragging me too. I have never been to a club and I'm not comfortable. If you would be there I would feel Better."

Shivaay smiled at her and kissed her knuckles as she smiled shyly while other fake coughed that Shivaay royally ignored "I can't come with you because then it would look odd since I don't belong to that group." Annika looked down half hearted before forcing a smile "It's okay I understand."

He smiled and bend toward her ears whispering slightly "but---" she closed her eyes repeating his words "but?"

"You gonna find me wherever you go wifey"

Roshini Verma

Aman Junaid Khan

Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

Natasha

The characters are short lived and will only have some appearance.