Chapter 45: [ 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 ]

[ SOULMATES ] : A Tale of Undying LoveWords: 13272

Annika ran towards Shivaay when she saw him. Seeing the Annika run towards himself Shivaay suddenly felt he had received salvation in the midst of hell.

She walked towards him..He couldn't believe first. But after few seconds he hugged her back.

She was bare footed. Her feet was full of dust as a result of running without slippers from inside to outside. She completely forgot about her wounds, When she got injured in printing room de to the broken pieces of glass.

When she went into Shivaay's arms it was clear from her face that now she is feeling safe and secure. In his arms she feel like home.

The moment her slender body melted into him. Shivaay hugged her tightly. His cold

empty heart was now filled completely.

He ignored everyone and held her in his arms and went inside when he saw her injured feet. After putting Annika down in her bed. He was about to leave but Annika stopped him by holding his hand.

Where are you going ? She asked him.

To look for the first aid box. Your wounds needs to be treated. He told her

She was touched and overwhelmed. In this situation instead of taking care of himself, he is taking care for her. He cares for her more than himself. She is indeed a lucky girl

After a while he came back with first aid box and a towel. First he rinsed the

towel in hot water and then cleaned her dirty feet with it. After that He applied some ointment in them.

When Annika thought about the news of his accident which she saw today at the news channel A lone tear fall down from her eye. She still feeling hurt about thinking it. She doesn't want to lose him. He is very important for her

Today she realized his importantce in her life.  she got to know that if something bad happen with him ever then she can't survive. He is a very important part of her life. Without him she can't live. If he is not in her life. Then there is no meaning of her own life

There is no one like him in this world.

No One can treat her like this other than him. He is not a normal person. He is a Almighty king of his world. But still he has no proud of it. He always behaves with her as a normal person not as a Shivaay Singh Oberoi. He never showed his this side to anyone else other than her. Even not for his family

It's almost midnight and some hours before his chopper got blasted. luckily

he got saved because of his hectic day Right now he is hell tired. But instead of taking rest he is treating her wounds and taking care of her. She feel belessed to have him in his life. He is the dream boy of every girl. She couldn't control her tears.

When Shivaay noticed her tears. His expressions darkened. He doesn't like tears in her eyes. He always like to see smile at her lips.

What happened ? why are you crying ?

Are you hurt anywhere else ? Is it paining  ? He asked her

She shook her head.Then Why are you crying ? What's wrong ? Is something bothering you  ? Do you want to say something ?

Annika if there is something then you can share it with me. Come on, Say it to me why are you crying ? Dear I hate tears in your eyes. Stop crying plz. He said and wiped her tears from her cheeks with his hand.

I am Crying because of you.

She hiccuped and told him.

What ? He was taken aback a little. He was shocked. He couldn't believe it.

How can he be the reason behind her tears ? No he can't do it ever. Not Even in his dreams. And here she is saying that she is weeping due to him.

Because of me ? What have I done ?

I was crying bcoz of you. You are the reason of my tears. I saw that news about your accident today and From then I am not able to stop my tears.

Plz don't cry. I am absolute fine. I am Shivaay Singh Oberoi. Nothing can happen to me. It's my life and it can't go easily. Annika stared him angrily and said

Don't take it so lightly. It's about your life. It's not a simple thing. You have no idea that What I was feeling when I got to know about your accident. You can't imagine my condition. I was so worried for you.

Really, you were worried for me. Why ?

I already told you that I got worried when I got to know about your accident.

Why do you care for me so much ?

Can you tell me Annika ?

Annika remain silent. She wants to tell him but nothing came out from her mouth.

Annika I am asking you something, tell me Why were you so worried about me. When I am no one in your life other than your so called Boss Or I am more than a boss in your life. Annika what do you feel for me. I want to listen today from your mouth.

Annika still didn't speak. She remained silent.

Don't be silent, Speak up. I want an answer. You know what Annika if you will  ask the same question to me.  Then I will answer you that I care for you because you mean a lot to me. I will tell you the truth.

Then Why can't you tell me about your

True Feelings for me ? Why are you stopping yourself for saying it. I want to know about the place Which I hold in your heart ? I am important to you or not I want to know.

Do you feel anything for me or not  ? I want to know. Say it Annika.

You know what Annika. I can clearly see  feelings for me in your eyes. But I don't know why you don't want to admit it infront of me. If there is something

Which stopping you then tell me. I am here for you. You can share your insecurities with me. Believe me once I will not disappoint you. I will be always here for you.

Everything will be fine. You can trust me.

I will never let you down. Why can't you understand that you are very important for me. And whenever you ignore me it

really hurts me. Shivaay held her shoulders. He looked in her eyes and asked.

Annika look at my eyes and tell me,

that I have no place in your heart and in

Your life. Tell me If something bad will happen with me ever then you will not feel bad ? Tell me that you don't care if in that blast today I would have die..Before he can complete his sentence Annika stopped him by placing her hands upon his mouth.

Shut up Shivaay. Just Shut up.

Are you mad or what ? How can you talk rubbish about your life. Why can't you Understand that you are very precious.

Pls don't say anything wrong about you.

You are very important for others and for your family. once think about your family members and closed ones. There are people who cares for you. Who love you so much. They can't imagine their life without you. If something bad happened with you ever then they couldn't live... Stopped by Shivaay. He removed her hand from his mouth.

I am not asking about my family and other people. I am not asking about their feelings. Here I am asking about your feelings for me. And It's not the right answer of my question Miss Annika Jaiswal.

I am asking you that why you were crying for me. Why you were that much worried for me after listening the news of my accident ? Tell me Annika I want an answer. I Am asking you something ?

Am I important for you or not  ?

When she didn't answer again then he shooked his head in disappointed

You know what Annika From your silence you answered me that if something bad happened with me ever then it will not affect you. Because I am no one for you. I have no place in your life.

And today if something really bad would have happened with me in that blast then

You have nothing to do it. Fine from now on I will not ask you anything. I will not show you my face. I will not come in front of you because you don't like me. He told her and turned to go. Today you disappointed me.

When Annika heard his words and saw disappointed in his eyes.It pierced her heart. His words were killing her.

She couldn't bear it more and immediately stopped him by holding his hand and back hugged him.

I am Sorry Shivaay. I am really sorry.

I didn't want to hurt you but still I hurt you. You always cares for me and in return I only hurted you. I was saying a lie to me from so long and stopping myself for accepting my true feelings but now I am tired.

Now I don't want to run from reality. Now I don't want to say lie not to you and not to myself. Today I only want to say truth. I don't want to hold myself more. you want to know my real feelings then listen. Yes Shivaay I care for you. I really do. I was so worried for you bcoz you are very important for me. I can't imagine what I would do if something bad happened to you.

Wheneveryou got sad and feel bad. I feel bad too. I don't want to see you sad. Today when I saw that news when you were not here infront of me and not taking anyone's call. I was dying with each next second. I only wanted to see you fit and fine infront of me. Yes each second was like hell for her. She couldn't imagine her life without him.

Shivaay I was not saying anything about my feelings to you because I felt that I am not Worthy for you.

But still I don't know why, How and when I started liking you. But the truth isthat I like you. And Now I don't want to hide it I like you...I really , really like you.."

When Shivaay listened her true feelings.

He couldn't react. His brain had blanked out few minutes before because of her silence and now he is shocked due to her sudden confession. Few minutes before

He was angry and ready to Leave but

now at this moment he did not believe that it is Really happening. He didn't move at all.  After few minutes he Finally responded and whispered.

What..What did you just say ?

I confessed my true feelings for you.

To.. me ? You are sure that it was for me

then who did you think it was ?And the dead silence return between them. No one spoke anything. It was too quite. Shivaay was just staring her face. He still couldn't believe it. He really wanted to seize this moment.

When he didn't react at her confession. Annika felt dejected. It's not easy for her to tell him her exact feelings but still she said After holding her breath from so long. Her Heart started to thump wildly. Why he is staring her ? What's wrong  ?

No matter He liked her confession or not

But atleast he should give some reaction.

She struggled so long before saying it and here is standing silent. His silence is killing her. At that moment. She felt something nudge deep in her heart. She knows that She couldn't match with his standard. She did know that to match with his standard she would need to put in a lot of effort. But She is not selfish to make him wait for her until the end. If one day he would meet someone and liked that girl more than her then she will happily give them her blessings. Finally Annika Spoke and broke the ice between them.

I know Shivaay that I am not worthy for you. That's the reason I didn't want to say my exact feelings to you. But today When I heard about your accident. I got scared. That's why I said all this in a flow.

I don't want to live in a guilt forever.

I don't want that you feel wrong about me. That's why I said all this. But trust me If you will reject me today then I will not feel bad. I know the difference between both of us. There are many other girls which are much more better, Rich, well settled and beautiful than me. You and me are very different from each other. We both belongs from different worlds and I know it very well. This world is so Big and in this universe some other girls are also present which can match with your status and your family

Annika looked him with a gentle gaze towards him and said.. You know what Shivaay we both can like each other. But we can't live with each other forever. Our destination can't be same. Shivaay you don't have to be like this. I know you deserve someone better and this World is so vast where you can find your Soulmate. You should go and explore for yourself. May be you will meet with your would be life partner and will like her more than me.

When Shivaay heard her words. He felt hurt. How could she think that one day he will like another girl more than her. It's utter nonsense. Why can't she believe him. She is the one for him and his heart knows that.

Before Annika can finish her sentence.

He move forward and reduced the distance between them. He looked straight in her eyes and touched the locks of her hairs and kissed it lightly. He caressed her face and kissed at her both cheeks one by one. After that He slowly lowered his head and Covered her soft cherry coloured lips with his

He initially wanted to give her a slight peck to make her believe that he has only feelings for her and no one can take her place ever not in his heart and not in his life. But his body refused him and instead of a peck he kissed her deeper. After the kiss he touched her face and held her jaw

lightly with his fingers

He deeply looked in her eyes and told her in a husky voice...You are My whole World and you are my universe. Other than you no one else has any place in my heart. You are my Soulmate and mark my words that you would be my only life partner.

Yes you are right that there are many other girls in this world and I have no lack of Beauties. But the truth is that For me you are the most beautiful girl in this world and you will be remain forever

I was not searching the Beautiful girl untill now. I was searching the Beautiful and a pure heart, a Pure Soul Which I got now in you. So never link me with other women from now on. And keep that straight in your mind that you are mine and only mine and I will not let you go away from me ever.

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