Shivaay was present at wedding of his best friend Arnav. Shivaay was teasing Arnav continuously. Arnav the bridegroom is impatiently waiting for the moment to see his would be soon bride Khushi in the bridal attire that his Dadi and Di have chosen for her.
It's not common for every guy lover to get his girl as his bride. Union of two hearts that binds in the sacred thread of marriage is truly a rare occurrence that we all get to see once in a blue moon.
Arnav felt as if he's the happiest man in the universe when he heard the melodious three syllable word yes' escape from Khushi's mouth. His heart skipped a beat that day and was now acting like a Majnu since then. Shivaay noticed this and never left an opportunity to tease him.
Suddenly his bride Khushi entered the scene. She was totally rocks this hot pink, gold embroidered lehenga. Her eye makeup has been done exceptionally well, and her maang tika complements her attire perfectly. She was looking ethereal and enchanting. Arnav got lost in his beauty.
Khushi was accompanied by her best friend Anika. Light and elegant and her lehnga is perfect for her physique. The beige colour skirt is made of embroidered net with a lining of satin fabric. The blouse is made of golden dupion silk with embroidery on it. The red net dupatta which was in a contrasting colour with golden border complimented her figure. Her ears were adorned with love knot ear rings and her left hand with her chand bracelet and right hand with bangles.
Shivaay got lost in Anika. Shivaay's chromatic blue eyes started scanning her from head to toe.
Arnav saw it. To say shock was an understatement, he was beyond shocked and happiness.
Arnav and Shivaay were best buds since childhood. Arnav is the prankster while Shivaay is the one who kept him sane and never led him going astray from right path. Shivaay is a bibliophile and bookworm who always remained involved in studies. Arnav made sure he goes out of his bedroom cum library.
In the years of knowing him, Shivaay never had his eyes on girls. Studies over and eyes darted to business. He never spar to give a glance to the female popularity who was trying to catch his attention.
He smirked evilly.
"Isn't she beautiful Billu? Arnav asked him. Billu is the codeword for Arnav to bring Shivaay back to earth when he'll be lost in a book.
But this time,it didn't work.
Shivaay just answered a yes' while stilling focusing his gaze at Annika.
Arnav laughed at the new found Majnu.
Shivaay is now back to earth with a 50 shades of red chart graph drawn on his face by hearing the echoes of his childhood friend laughing at him.
Arnav chuckled. Walking closer to his best friend, he kept hand on his shoulder.
"Do you like her? he asked calmly.
He nodded. He asked, Yes, I liked her and what's her name?
Blunt as ever, typical Shivaay.
Arnav smiled and said,Anika.
Arnav dragged Shivaay with him towards Khushi and Anika.
They introduced each other. Both ShivIka hit off with each other in first meeting and exchange their phone numbers.
They talked with each other on phones via texts, chat groups and sometimes a fortnight date at each other's fav place. They got closer with time. From the journey of acquaintances to best friends, it was a time of bliss. Both felt comfortable when they are together. Their relationship turned something like "Two bodies sharing one soul.
-------------------------------------------------------------They went to Juhu beach this time on a date as best friends. They were enjoying the beautiful windy weather of August of the night. No one was there to disturb them as it was midnight.
Anika was wearing a midi midnight blue dress with short sleeves and her legs were cladded in black flats and her chand bracelet in her left hand. Her simple look had made Shivaay's eyes fixed on her.
Shivaay was wearing his blue velvet shirt and black denim jeans which is slightly ripped off and white blazer. He was looking breathtaking in his own way.
They both had gone to a restaurant and have dinner and thought of visiting the beach to talk out their mind and relax.
They both had left their foot wear in Shivaay's car.
They were walking barefoot on the sand which was wet due to the occasional visits of waves. Their hands were intertwined. Silence had prevailed near the scene. None of them have dared to speak a word to break the symphony of silence which was playing an ethereal rhapsody of melodies which calmed their heart.
Suddenly Annika stumbled and Shivaay caught her in his arms safely.
"Don't stumble too much my clumsy, I'm not there for you to hold forever.Shivaay said smugly.
Anika who was holding Shivaay's shoulders for her dear life whispered in his ears, "Why don't you make me forever yours to hold me in your arms?
Shivaay smiled. He took out a velvet box from his lapel pocket.
He kneeled down on the sand.
"Annika, from the day I saw you, I was lost in your beauty. After becoming friends with you, I saw that inner beauty of yours which had attracted me more than the outer beauty of yours. So, Will this inside-out beautiful lady with brains allow me to make her wear this ring? He asked her permission.
She was cloud nine. Nodding her head in yes, she gave him her hand. He made her wear the ring and kissed her hand. The ring was made up of platinum and a blue sapphire stone in the middle was decorated was the encrusted small diamonds in the sides and edges.
She was so happy that she jumped on him to catch him for a tight hug which ended up in rolling of them on the sands and melodious laughter of the newly engaged couple. Their eyes met. She shyly looked away while he put his hand under her chin, make her brown eyes look into his sharp blue eyes.
He pecked her lips. She pecked back. Soon the pecks turned into smooches and they started kissing each other passionately sealing their promise of loved for each other which goes beyond eternity.