Anika’s POV:

“You cannot do this to my family. Never again” he growled. I flinched at his reaction. Did he really think I could do this?

I very much knew him he cannot stay away from me for long. As soon as his mind overtakes his anger, he would listen to me.

But today, it was all different. I had never seen him this way. I had to talk to him right now. I had to tell him that I was not related to all of this mess. I knew he would believe me. After all, I was his Anika.

“Shivaay....” I picked up all my courage and spoke.

“Don’t even dare to speak a word.” He said, his face stern and emotionless. “I am wrong. I was always wrong about you. Woh Shivaay Singh Oberoi sahi tha aur mein galat”

“What?” I could barely hear myself. My throat hitched to speak up something after listening to him. He was believing them, not me. He was doubting me, his Anika.

That thought filled my eyes and I stood there rooted not knowing how to explain him. I stared into his eyes hoping he would look straight into them and find the truth. But I was wrong. He wasn’t in a situation to listen to me.

“Tumhe kya laga, tum itna karne ke baad bhi mein chup rahunga?” he stepped forward gripping my hand. “You broke my trust Anika. You failed me. Tumne iss ghat ki izzat ko tamasha banadiya” he pulled me with him.

“I have nothing to do with this woman” he roared, facing our family.

No, his family.

He instantly dragged me with him, digging his nails into my wrist painfully. But nothing hurted me more than his words. I could hear his voice ringing in my ears “I have nothing to do with this woman”

He was calling me 'a woman'
Was this really happening?? I still couldn’t believe my eyes. He was my Shivaay, my Bhagad billa. He means world to me. I was still believing that he trust me more than anything in this world.

As we reached the entrance, he pulled me roughly and in a second I was thrown out of the mansion on to the floor. Even if that was a harsh touch from him, that was the last time my body sensed him. The touch for which I always craved for. The touch which makes me forget all my worries. It turned out so harsh, changing my beautiful life into a nightmare.

Nazdeek hai dil ke
Phir kyu lage milke
Jaise ho milon door ho

“Aaj se hum donon ka rishtha khatam.” These were his last words. Tears rolled down my cheeks in disbelief. He cannot end our relation so easily. He cannot forget the moments we spent together. He cannot forget our love.

Jasba hai anjaana,
Mushkil hai samjana,
Apna hai ya hai ghair wo

I stood up instantly “Shivaay.... Stop!!! I know you are in anger right now. Listen to me once!! I am not responsible for all of this.” I cried.

Ishq mai adhura sa
Rooh mein hai poora sa
Dard hain ye saari umr ka

Oo jaaaanaaa...!!! 💔💔💔💔

He appeared as if he didn’t care to hear me. “If you are here even for a second, you will be in jail. Don't push me to do that."  Saying this, he turned around and left me all alone for once and ever. He left me shattering me, breaking my heart into a million pieces.

He didn’t even care to give me a chance to explain myself. He just heard something and concluded that I was responsible for what happened.

He didn’t just end our relation, he broke my heart. He broke my trust. Jahan bharosa nahi, wahan pyar ki koi jagah nahi..!! Aur aise jagah me, mein bilkul nahi reh sakthi.

Suddenly I heard Karthik tapping on my hand. “Anika! Wake up. Please open your eyes.”

This was all I could hear now. I jumped on my bed and saw Karthik holding my hand. I realized that was my nightmare. A past which I never wanted to recall. I squinted at the bright light and saw all my family and Nandu's family around me.

My head spinned and I fell on Karthik’s shoulder. That was when I remembered my accident. When I tried escaping from the hall, my car hit a vehicle and I collapsed immediately. And every thing went blank from then.

I searched my surroundings. This was Nandini's bedroom.

“How are you feeling?” doctor asked me, checking my pulse.

“I am fine” I whispered, not able to speak properly.

Karthik slowly lifted my head and placed a pillow beneath it.

“Nothing is serious. Take proper rest for 4 days and take these medicines.” He handed over a prescription to Karthik.

“Dress the wound everyday” he said, pointing at my injury. I could feel the bandage around my forehead.

I closed my eyes, resting properly on the pillow. Suddenly I jerked when his thought clouded my mind again. I am sure i saw him at the Sangeet. Where was he now? How did he happened to be here?

“Anika,” I heard her soothing voice and opened my eyes. She gently pressed her lips on my forehead “Dhyaan rakhna chahiye na beta!! Agar kuch ho jathi toh??”

“I am sorry maa,” I smiled weakly “Dont worry, I will be fine.”

“Take rest for now. Karthik will stay with you here. We both will leave to our house in a few minutes” she said.

“Beta, take rest and get some sleep.” Papa said, caressing my cheek. I nodded.

“Shivu kaha hai?” I asked Karthik.

“At home, fast asleep.” He assured me and I dozed off. Thanks for my pain killers.

In the morning, Nandini told me that she would send some food and juice to my room but I refused. I am bored sleeping here. I am totally fine except for a little headache. I insisted her to take me to the dining table.

As soon as we reached the dining, I smelled Aloo puri and hugged Nandu for serving me my favourite. It always helped my mood. I would forget everything for some time.

It was great having breakfast with her family and Karthik. They were always nice to me, especially Sumitra aunty, Nandini’s mother. Their family always respected me, as a single mother. Unlike this society. They never raised any questions regarding my married life.

I finished my breakfast soon and was eager to reach my home as early as possible. I never left my baby for this long. She is my life.

Karthik was getting ready. I sighed checking the time. He would take an hour more. I don’t know what takes him so long to get ready.  So, I decided to take a walk in their balcony. As it was already October, mornings were dull and cold.

I saw Nandini standing there and walked upto her. We got involved in chitchat and suddenly she screamt when someone shook her vigorously from behind.

When I turned back to see the person, my heart skipped a beat. He laughed at her and hugged her.

That was him again. So, I wasn't dreaming. He was really here the before night.

For an instance, he looked at me. He would ruin everything now. He would reveal our past and can even stop this marriage. That was the least thing I imagined. But to my surprise, he ignored me, as if he doesn't know me.

Though his reaction shocked me, I had to act in the same way. If he wasn't going to tell her anything, I would be the happiest being present on the earth for now.

I wanted to escape now but that would be a foolish step. I didn’t want Nandini to feel something suspicious about my behaviour. I composed myself not to express anything on my own.

“Anika, meet my friend, Shivaay” she said with a broad smile over her face. I understood by now that they were so close to each other. But how come I never knew??

“Shivaay, this is Karthik’s sister, Anika. So technically she is my Nanad.” She laughed, introducing me to him. I couldn’t tell her we already knew each other. Looking at him was the most painful thing for me. I felt nauseating all of a sudden remembering our togetherness.

“Hey!!” he extended his hand.
What the hell!!!! Was he really behaving as if he didn't know me?? This was weird now. He was up to something. That thought frightened me.

Anika!! Your thinking too much. May be even he was trying to act normal, so that Nandini would find us genuine. But why would he do that? If he wants, he could reveal our past right at this moment. What is making him stop?

I stared at his hand for a moment.

Anika! Just shake his damn hand at once. My mind accepted this answer. So I extended my hand and his met mine.

I shivered at his touch. He was still warm in this cold climate. Did he had the same impact on me?? Nooo!!! He shouldn’t have. But after what all happened between us, I couldn't hate him totally in these six years. I regreted for loving such a man who didn't even trust me. I hate him yet the moments I spent with him never left me.

This one meeting made me re-live all those moments again as if they happened not more than a year ago. I never understand if those were my happiest moments or some of my best which made me feel the worst??

The first thing I had to do after reaching home was take my baby girl and leave this place for some time. I had to approach Karthik. I knew he was the only person who can save me now. Shivaay shouldn’t see my baby. That is the least thing I wished.

A/N: Hey guys,
I know its been long but I had exams. I was eager to update as early as possible but i had to kept waiting. Finally my exams got over and here I m with a new chapter.

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