The Bride in veil ✔

CHAPTER 2

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I'm back with the second chapter of THE BRIDE IN VEIL

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Though anyone didn't tasted the kheer made by Anika  they gave her gifts as a ritual
Shivaay felt satisfied after ruining Anika's pehli rasoi.  while Anika happily accepted what she got . but she wanted to revenge Shivaay for his stupid act but for now she had to make some home remedy (syrup) for her devar.

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Outside Rudra's room

Shivaay hurriedly finished his official work for the day and came to oberoi mansion . he wanted to take care of Rudra . He saw Anika outside Rudra's room .Anika was having a tray with some medicines and water in it . she was about to knock the door but a hand stopped her

"what you are you doing here?" Shivaay asked in anger holding Anika's hand stopping her from opening the door of Rudra's room

"Mr.SSO I may ask you the same question . what are you doing here ? I suppose you should be present at your office" Anika said watching Shivaay at home in such odd hours

"That's none of your business Anika . Answer my question"saying so Shivaay held Anika's wrist tightly

"As if you don't know . I'm giving medicines to Rudra for speedy recovery" Anika said with confidence

"you don't have any rights on my siblings"Shivaay said jerking her hand and giving a  disgusting look to Anika

"Is it Mr. Oberoi ? well let me remind you that you yourself married me and that gives me equal rights on everything of yours"Anika reminded him of their marraige which made Shivaay irk

"But. you don't need to show off your fake worries to my siblings . You Orphans don't have other works right . craving for money and you show that you crave for love . Accept it Anika you are doing this Drama for money right . why not afterall you and your sister are orphans who like to drool over us"Shivaay bursted out his anger without realising the effects that his words had on Anika .

he snatched the tray from khushi's hand and entered Rudra's room . while Anika cupped her mouth controlling her sobs and rushed to their room . She wanted to protest with him but after Shivaay cursed her of being an orphan . she went weak and couldn't even protest even for her chutki

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Rudra's room

Shivaay entered the room and saw that Rudra was lying clutching his stomach in pain .

"Here take these Rudra. you will feel relieved"Shivaay said and handed over the medicine to Rudra. Rudra ate it

"Bhaiya .I'll be relived in short time but I don't think you will be relived" Rudra said keeping the empty glass back in the tray

"what do you mean Rudra" Shivaay asked raising his brows as if questioning Rudra through his expressions

"Bhaiya you run from the truth but i cannot . I heard whatever you spoke to bhabhi"Rudra said eyeing his bhaiya in disgust

"Nope Rudra maybe you have misunderstood the situation" Shivaay said not making an eye contact with Rudra

"Oh really bhaiya . This bangle shows the truth"Saying so Rudra took a broken bangle from the tray

When Shivaay held Anika's wrist tightly her bangles broke but they both were so engrossed in fighting that they didn't care about the bangle

"Answer me bhaiya . why do you this to bhabhi . why ?" He asked Shivaay questioning him

"you will get to know with time Rudra but for know you just take rest"Shivaay said ignoring Rudra's questions and walked away after making Rudra lay on his bed . Rudra also couldn't continue with his questions as he felt sleepy due to the effects of medicine

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Shivika's Room

Anika was continuously crying remembering Shivaay's words

"ORPHAN"

"CRAVING FOR MONEY"

"YOU AND YOUR SISTER DROOLING OVER US"

Anika closed her ears to stop the words ringing in her ears

"Mama,papa why do we orphans have to face difficult situations in life always . does being orphan means commiting a sin . but now I'll be strong and fight for right" Saying so Anika wiped her tears

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oberoi office

Tej and Shakti were discussing some important project when a peon came inside and said something to Tej in a low voice

"Gentlemen . that's it for today . we will discuss further on this project tomorrow .Thank you" Tej said and clients left from there . whereas Shakti was confused as to why Tej postponed the meeting .

"Come in beta" Tej said after the clients left

Anika entered the cabin with some box in her hand

"I'm sorry papa that I had to disturb you during an important meeting but what I'm about to say is equally important"Anika said with nervousness because she don't knew how her father-in-law will react to her words

"It's ok beta . That clients are here for 2-3 days so no problem they will come back tomorrow .and you can talk with me without hesitating.  I'm like your father" Tej said assuring khushi in a soft tone

"Dad . i want to continue my catering business but this time with your company"Anika said nevorusly fidgeting her saree's pallu

"But beta.  why do want to work When you are getting everything you need" Tej asked confused hearing Anika's wish

"Dad . I believe in women's equality . so I want to continue with my work even after my marraige and through my work I want to support women's education by giving donations from my salary" Anika said softly and looked-up for Tej's reaction

"I'm proud of you beta . you can continue you work . I'll make arrangements and you can join after a week and Shakti will guide you in office" Tej said caressing Anika's head with all the fatherly love

"I will bhai sahab" Shakti who was listening to their convo said smiling

"Thank you so much dad" Anika said and was about to excuse herself when she remembered the box .

"Dad I have made lunch for both of you. Hope you like it" saying so Anika kept the box on the table

"Thank you beta" Tej thanked Anika while she left after excusing herself

"Mr.SSO you Wanted to separate me from your and your siblings life right . now you'll see me bonding with your siblings very well and cannot do anyhting and the cherry on the cake is I also get to do some social service for poor girls" Anika thought and left the office with a satisfied smirk .

To be continued....

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