Ishq sukoon hai

43

Milan

The last two months, Annika has spent a lot of time mending her heart. She came to Milan to attend some workshops and work on a new collection. Being here, all by herself for the past few weeks, has been liberating for her. She didn't have to worry about Oliver and Conner seeing her whenever she got overwhelmed and cried over her breakup. She was free to feel all her emotions without any judgement and this liberated her. She got better eventually, her head was clear and she felt all her creative juices flowing once again.

She just got back from her morning jog, a new habit of hers, and got ready. The owner of the villa had come over

A: Buon giorno Mr Russo

MrRusso: Buon giorno Annie, a new tenant is coming over today.

A: Oh for the left wing?

MrRusso: Si, it's a man, you're cool with that right?

A: Oh yeah, no problem. I'm heading out, bye

Later that evening when Annika got back from her workshop, the lights were turned on in the dining area.

A(in her mind): Must be the new tenant. Umm what's that delicious smell?

She went to the kitchen but stopped right at the entrance when another familiar fragrance hit her. She knew this perfume very well

S: Hey sweetheart, how was your day?

Shivaay turned around to face her, unleashing the full power of his kanji eyes on her

Annika's mind went numb for a moment but she recovered herself.

A: Shivaay, What are you doing here?

S: I am on a holiday. What were the odds that we'd rent out the same villa right?

A: Coincidence my foot, why are you here?

Shivaay stepped closer with a glass of water in his hand

S: I just told you, I'm on a much needed vacation. Here, have some water

A: Fine, you enjoy your vacation. Stay in your wing of the house. I don't want to play any games with you

She walked out of the kitchen, straight to her room

S(in his mind): I have waited 2 painful months just to see you again. You can't run away from me now Annika. I will make it up to you, I will earn your trust again.

Annika slammed the door of her room

A(in her mind): What the hell! Why is he here? What does he want now? Why can't he just leave me alone? I came here to be in peace, away from everyone, I can't deal with this yet. I'm not ready for this.

She paced around her room, fidgeting, winding and unwinding a lock of her hair. Tears were brimming in her eyes.

A(in her mind): Calm down Annika, you are strong. Just ignore him, he's in a different part of the house. Treat him like a stranger. You don't need to see his face and those stupid, beautiful kanji eyes. A nice bubble bath should relax me

Annika took a nice, long bubble bath and dressed in a t-shirt and her fuzzy pajama bottoms. She went to the kitchen. Unfortunately, the kitchen and dining area were common for the villa. No matter which wing you stayed in, there was only one kitchen. So there was no escape