It had been two weeks to their marriage. They were enjoying this new phase of their life which was full of lovey dovey moments including some teasings.

     Annika was getting ready to manofy her young man who was angry on her. It wasn't even his fault. She had been teasing him since their marriage now. He had had enough of teasings. At times, she would leave him to sleep with ishani or she would go with Rudra and Annay to have their so called movie nights. He was frustrated. Their days were usually spent in their respective work places and when at night, he thought they would spend some time together then his madam would not even spare a glance at him.

     Finally, today he lost his little bit of patience that he had and went without talking to her. He didn't wish her morning kissing her forehead as he usually did since their marriage. He didn't make breakfast for her unlike other days when he would make her eat with his hands. He didn't even pick up her calls and completely ignored her messages. So finally, Annika realised that she did a little too much.

     It was 7 in the evening. Nobody was at home except her. Shivaay generally came back around 8. She got ready in a beautiful peach coloured saree. Her face looked enchanting even with the minimal make up she had.

      She was sitting on the couch when the room door opened. He looked around to see it decorated with scented candles. His eyes fell over her who was looking at him with a full blown smile. He scanned her from head to toe making her blush. He smirked a little thinking something. Let's have some fun!

      He pretended to ignore her and instantly went to the washroom taking his night clothes. She pouted sadly. She took so much effort to get ready and this angry bird didn't even look at her.
 
      He came out of the washroom and went to have his dinner. She too left behind him. Both had their dinner silently. Annika tried initiating a talk but he didn't say anything.

       He went back to their room and started working. He was sitting on the couch when she hugged him from behind.

     'Patidev ji gusha hain.....' (My husband is angry) She muttered cutely pecking his cheek. He parted her away from himself.

      She huffed but sat in his lap taking him in for a surprise.

     'Meri jaan ko inna gussa apni jaana se.....' (My jaan is so angry with his jaana) She pecked his other cheek.

      'Get up!' He said sternly. Though it felt hard for him to maintain the facade but he was enjoying what all she was doing.

    'I won't...' she shook her head pouting.

     'I said get up.' He didn't want to but his words came out a little too harshly making her flinch. She thought he was really angry so got up without saying anything. Her eyes shining with tears.

     'I'm sorry, Shiv. Please don't do this. You can give me any punishment.....' she sniffed looking down. His mind stuck at the word punishment. He smiled mischievously.

     'Any punishment?' He asked raising his eyebrows. She nodded. His eyes twinkled with mischief.

         'Strip..' He said with his usual poker face making her eyes widen. She rubbed her ears thinking she heard something wrong. But the look on his face made her gulp hard. He looked dead serious.

            Shivaay tried so hard to control his smile looking at her shocked face. She blinked her eyes still in daze. He felt like pulling her cheeks. She was still unable to digest the fact that he asked for this.

 
          'Do you really want me to do this?' She felt her throat getting dry thinking about the 'stunt' he asked her to pull out. He again nodded shrugging his shoulders. She took a deep breath closing her eyes. Her hand slowly went to her pallu. Her eyes still closed. He looked at her hand that was shivering.

         She frowned when she heard some giggles. Opening her eyes, she looked at him confused to see him giggling. Her mouth formed an O shape as soon as she understood that he was teasing. He burst out laughing only to get a pillow shot towards him. She huffed glaring him but he was still laughing.

    'Okay then! Do 10 sit ups....' He said casually as he controlled himself.

       He went towards the dressing table pretending to set his hair and waited for her reaction. He thought she would defend but was shocked when she bent down. She knew he would never like her doing this. Taste your own medicine, baghadhille! But still a little part of her heart still felt he was upset which made her do this.

     'Heyyyy, jaana! Stop stop stop....' He stopped her from bending down completely.

     'Are you insane? What were you doing?' He asked softly holding her shoulders.

      'Tumne punishment di....' she sniffed.
 
     'Haan toh main bolunga toh kuch bhi karogi? You should have fought with me idiot...' He was exasperated now. He didn't like this weak Annika. He wanted her to be khidkitod that she always was.

    'Tum gussa the mujhse.....'

    'Nahi tha yaar....'

    'Nahi the?'

    'Nahh!'

    'Toh phir itna drama....'

    'Just to tease you....' He chuckled.
 
      She pouted hitting his chest. Her tears started flowing.

     'You idiot...you moron....do you even know how scared i was?' She glared him still crying.

     'But why jaana?' He asked wiping her tears.

    'You ignored me. You didn't talk to me. You didn't even cook food for me. And you even shouted on me.....' she hiccuped.

      'I'm sorry. It's just that i was a little pissed off....' He said.

     'I thought i will lose you.....' she whispered meekly. He looked on surprised.

     'Annika! What are you even saying?'

     She sat on the couch. He kneeled down in front of her holding her hands.

     'I don't know, Shiv. I'm scared to lose you. We are together after so many hurdles and now even a little bit of indifference from you makes me feel scared. I don't know why but this fear is just not leaving me. You won't leave me right?' She expressed her thoughts. He sighed understanding her fear. But he couldn't digest that just because of his ignorance for one day, she was this much scared.

      'Jaana, stop crying first. You know right i can't see your tears? And why are you even thinking such rubbish? Do you think i would be able to live without you? Arey meri jaan basti hai tujhme. Main sirf aise hi jaana nhi bolta tujhe, tu sachme meri jaan hai....' He spoke kissing her forehead.

      'I love you.' She said hugging him tightly.

     'Love you too.' He whispered.

    Parting from the hug, he took her lips in between his for a kiss. She reciprocated snaking her arms around his neck. Both stood up still kissing and walked towards the bed.

      He hovered her as she laid on the bed. Both could see the love they had for each other. They knew tonight was the night. They were ready. Now there would be no barriers. Their wait would be finished tonight.

      He unpinned her pallu placing a kiss over her shoulder. His hand caressing her belly made her feel jitters. Softly kissing her neck, he opened the dori of her blouse. She shuddered. Her knees felt weak. He doffed her blouse off looking into her eyes as if asking for her permission. She hid her face in his chest feeling shy. He smiled caressing her hair.

       Parting her away, he trailed soft kisses down her body. He kissed her navel. She felt giddy. Her body feeling all the tingles she could.

     He made her feel loved. He poured his love out through his kisses. She felt pure bliss. She moaned his name loudly making it feel honey to his ears. He never knew his name could sound so soothing. Soon their clothes lay on the floor as the both lovers basked in their love. Their moans and groans filled the room. The night changed into the morning but the two souls were completely unaware being so lost in their love making.........

       Annika woke up to see herself caged in his arms. She blushed realising that she was in his shirt. He was sleeping soundly. She tried to get up but his hold was tight.

     Feeling the movement, he too got up to see her struggling in his embrace. He pulled her over himself. She clutched his shoulders tightly gazing at him with her big brown eyes.

      His eyes travelled a little down below her neck since the first two buttons were open.

     'Last night was the best....' He muttered kissing over hickeys he gave her last night.

     'Cheapda.' She blushed pushing his face away. He chuckled.

      'On a serious note, you fine na?' He asked concerned as it was her first time. She smiled seeing his love.

      'I'm all fine. Don't worry.' She said pecking his cheeks.

     'Lips are feeling left out...' He said pouting.

     'Shut uppp....' she spoke running towards the washroom as his hold loosened a bit.

     He laughed out loudly seeing her red face...........

Six months later

      Annika was sleeping while her hand searched for him. She opened her eyes to not see him there. She wondered where did he go at the midnight. She thought to check where he was.

      She descended down the stairs. It was all dark. She looked around when suddenly lights turned on with a shout Happy birthday, Annika.
  
      She was surprised seeing all this. Everything was decorated. All their family members were there. He stood in the centre crossing his arms across his chest looking at her with a smile. She smiled softly thanking everyone. She herself forgot that it was her birthday.

     She cut the cake feeding everyone. They enjoyed for some time dancing around. She looked a bit off. He asked through his but she shook his head smiling. He thought to ask her later on.....

       Annika sat on the poolside looking at the moon. He came and sat beside her.

     'What happened, baby?' He asked kissing her cheek.

     'Nothing...' she muttered softly.

     'You can't lie to me...' He said with finality.

    'It's nothing, shivaay.'

    'Annika....' He pleaded her with his eyes.

     'Just.....just got reminded of the bitter memories associated with this day....' she whispered biting her lower lip. He knew what she was referring to. The very same day broke their relation two times. But it doesn't mean she would feel bad about it every year. She needed to forget all this.

     'It's fine....' He rub her back. She hugged him.

      'Jaana, i agree what happened was really awful but we need to move on right? See, now we are happy with each other. And we can't deny the fact that our relationship is this strong today just because of those hardships we faced. Those bad days made us realise each other's worth....' He explained calmly. She nodded wiping her tears. 

     'Now give me a big smile...' He said pecking her cheek.

       She smiled a little. He scrunched his nose.

     'Noo! Not this one. I want my jaana kinda smile...' He said pouting. She smiled heartily pecking his pout.

      Both had a good time in each other's arms. Their journey for sure had hurdles but it was all worth it. They were now much happier than they would have been without those problems they faced. Their love turned even stronger with time. They became soulmates in true sense. Their lives turned more beautiful as they loved each other a tad bit more everyday.....

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