Anika slept over his shoulder during the flight. Shivaay smiled and after sometime he too slept, his head over hers.

When there was the announcement, both stirred in their sleep Anika looked up to find his face close to hers. Awkwardly she moved back. Her earring got stuck to his shirt."ouch"

He used his other hand and removed it, flashing a formal smile. She looked the other way embarrassed. She was scared as the plane was about to land and wanted to hold his hand but reluctant. He saw her tightly gripping the seat's armrest. His heart so wished that it was his hand. She closed her eyes as the plane was about to land. Once they land safely she opened her eyes excitedly and thanks a long list of Gods and Goddesses while he looked at her through the corner of his eyes amused, supressing his laugh.

They were in the taxi, moving to the hotel. Anika was awestruck at the beautiful lake city. Even Shivaay loved the scenic beauty.

The car stopped at the grand gate. They pulled their luggage towards the entrance from where an attender attends to their luggage.

Anika-"The lalit..!!??? Lekin shaadi toh Leela naam ki hotel mein thii..!!"

Shivaay-"yes as of now hum yahan rahenge ,Leela ki booking Haldi waale din jab functions shuru hoyenge tab se hain."

The Lalit was a beautiful hotel on a hill top looking down at the beautiful fateh sagar lake.They waited in the open terrace lawn at the entrance while the attender goes to get the keys.

Anika-"Beautiful isn't it .....I mean nazara toh dehkiye " she said standing near the stone railing, looking down at the lake surrounded by mountains.

Shivaay stood beside her with his hand on the railing as well, right besides her."yes its beautiful..!"

Both feel the cool breeze and enjoy the landscape. An attender came and handed over the keys to Shivaay. Both moved inside as the attender directs them. Anika looked on excitedly at the beautiful paintings on the wall and carvings of the ceiling.

The attender left them at the room's door.

Shivaay-"Anika yeh tumhara room hain...maine adjacent room mein hoon...aur yeh door mere room kho khulta hain" he said pointing to the door near the tv table. "It's an interconnected room."

Anika-"arey wah.." she moved to the window and pulled the curtains apart, revealing to herself another beautiful scene.Smiling she looked on.'wow'

Shivaay smiled."waise aaj brunch karenge, alright toh tum jaldi se ready ho jao...we have lots to do."

Both sat on the couch and discussed about the day's proceedings. It was decided that Anika would look after the mehindi and parlour ladies and then meet the caterers. While Shivaay would go and check out the transportation facilities and band bajja people. And in the evening they would meet the decorators.

Anika-"Waise...itni pyaari city thoda ghoom te bhi hain naa."

Shivaay-"tum paagal ho kya...hum yahan ghoom ne nahi...kaam ke liye aaye hain...and I don't compromise..!"

Anika-"compromise kahan kar rahe hai jab free time milega tab...please please...please."

Shivaay was adamant but listening to her continuous pleas..."okay alright...AGAR FREE TIME MILA TOH...no compromise on work..okay?"

Anika-"Okay done."

He left to his room. Anika excitedly did some research about the city.Then got ready for the day in a simple and elegant long kurta and leggings.

During the brunch, they discussed about a few more things.

Shivaay-"Listen up...apna mobile apne paas rakhna okay.."

Anika-"Main kaunsa padosiyon ke paas chod aati hoon."

Shivaay-"tum apne mobile ko lekar bahut careless hoo kahin bhi chod deti hoo."

Anika-"aapne kab dehkaa ? aivani mujh ko daatne ke bahan dhoonte rehte hain aap."

Shivaay -"woh uss din raat .."he suddenly stops. What was he about blurt out. That he was in her room to keep the phone back when she was sleeping. She would be astonished and what if that was creepy to her.

Anika-"kya..?'

Shivaay at a loss of word.."woh...maine...I mean...you're careless so just be a little aware." She made a face at him.

They left.

They meet up at city's market junction after their meeting. All went well.

An excited Anika waved at him and came over."Yeh dehkiye.." she put forth her feet.

Shivaay looked at her dumbfounded.

Anika-"Neeche.."

Shivaay raised an eyebrow widening his eye, he looked at her feet.

Anika"Mojri...achi hain naa ?"

Shivaay-"What?"

Anika-"Arey iss chapal ko mojri kehte hain..achi hain naa."

Shivaay-"tum yeh kharedne gayi thi yaan Event Décor se..."

Anika-"Arey main naa multi talented hoon...sab kaam ho gaya abhi jab main raste pe aa rahi thii tab maine dehka toh khareed liya."

Shivaay shook his head nonchalantly and glanced the other way.

Anika-chaliye chalet hain."

Shiavaay-kahan..?"

Anika-"Udaipur darshan ke liye..!"

Shiavaay-KAHAN...WHERE..?"

Anika-"Fateh Sagar lake. Wahan Saheliyon ki bari hain who sunset ke liye bahut famous hain...chale? Aur aap pooche usse pehle saheliyon ki bari ek garden ka naam hain."

Shivaay nodded.

They boat through the lake to reach the garden at its centre. The cool breeze and enchanting view spellbinding the two.

As they sat in the boat Anika saw him and took a little water in hand and splashed a few droplets on him for fun.

Shivaay looked at him with a stern face, then almost suddenly did the same. Both laughed.

She saw a fort on a hill top...turning to the boat rower ."Bhaiya who kya hain..?"

"Memshaab wo...Sajjan ghar hai...raja wahan par barsaaton mein rehthe thee..!"

Anika smiled.

Finally they reach the Jawahar Lal Nehru park from where they walk to (Courtyard of the Maidens).

Anika-"wow...yeh kitna pretty hain."

Shivaay-"yes its actually beautiful." He said looking around at the fountains and trees and flowers all around.

Anika-"Haayee aise bhi raja hote thheee...apni raaniyon ke liye itna khoobsurat garden banvaya. Kya kismat thi unn raaniyon ki."

Shivaay looked at her.Paying attention to everything she said. "Kya kismat hoti hogi, inn Rajaon ki!" He mumbled yo himself.

They finally witness the beautiful sunset, sitting beside each other.

Shivaay-"Chalee?'

Anika-"Thodi der aur ruken please."

Shivaay agreed. Seeing the perfect sunset he reflected back on his life. He so wished that he could turn back time he regretted not enjoying with his family when the sun was shining bright and now when the sun had slipped down into the horizon realisation had dawned over him. He gave a sad smile. Anika noticed every bit of his changing expression.

As if she had read his mind she spoke.."kitna khoobsurat nazaara hain naa...lekin phir jab suraj kii nayiii kirne raat ke andher se millengi naa tab aur bhi khoobsurat nazaar hotaa hai phool khillenge aur panchi gaayenge. "

Sighing, "Kher Chaliyee we have to meet the decorators. She got up walking away. He looked at her retreating figure. Here he sat with a unsolved mystery in mind and she unknowingly had given him the answer to it. He looked at her leaving and a wide smile played on his lips.

He muttered To himself-"Yeh Ho Kya raha Hain..!!" He sprang to his feet and followed her, with a renewed spirit in his heart.

They go to meet the decorators. After looking at many designs they finally settled on one and added and changed a few things, which finally met both of their tastes. The people were tired showing them designs. They were pole apart on their choices.

They returned to the hotel and have a quiet dinner. And went out for a walk. It was a cool night and they walk down the slope gardens of the hotel. Shivaay occasionally stole glances at her. Anika was totally lost in the beauty of the place. He was oblivious to the heart that was beginning to fall for her.

After sometime they return to the Anika's room and both briefly discuss the happenings. Shivaay showed her the events brochure which was supoosed to be placed in everyone's rooms.

Anika looks at it..."Wow.." Reads it.

The schedule was:

Sighing she looked at him-"I hope everything goes fine."

Shivaay was a bit tensed too, "Don't worry I think we will rock it.

Anika smiles..."Aur Saumya...Dev..?"

Shivaay-"O yes they arrive tomorrow at 10 with Singhaanias and Khannas. Good night..!"

Anika-"Good night..!"

He left. She sighed, tired and went to bed..with memories of the beautiful city and excitement of what was to come.

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