*Annika*
She turned back to move when she saw Gauri standing beside her, and the next moment she felt herself being dragged by Gauri to her room.
"What is god damn wrong with you Anni??
What is happening? Tell me right now! I know you have been hiding something from day one. There is no more room for any secret now. Just tell me right nowwww!"
That was the first time Annika heard Gauri shouting at her on the top of her voice.
She knew she cant hide it any longer. She knew this was the threshold. She knew she cant pretend more.
And the next moment she just hugged Gauri as tightly as she could.
"All of it ended Gauri!!! All of it ended. He never loved me. He never wanted to be with me. He never missed me. It was all a sham, it was all an illusion. He has broken me, my heart, my trust, my dreams , my love everything."
To say that Gauri was shocked would be an understatement. She knew Annika was talking about Aman. She couldn't believe her ears.
Annika was crying persistently and Gauri just rubbed her back, trying to console her. Gauri's eyes were welled up. She knew life is one unfair bitch, but how can it be so cruel to someone who is already a sufferer of its harsh tests.
"Wh..What happened Anni? Why are you saying all this??? She tried to ask Annika."
And the next moment Annika told her everything that happened in past few days. She could no longer hold the pain. She expressed it all, the storm that she was going through.

*Shivay*
He didnt expected that kind of reaction from Annika when he asked out for coffee. It was true that he had known her for just one day but it seemed that he knows her from ages. His heart could not believe that she meant what all she said to him. It bothered him, but he didnt know why. Shivay was lost in his thoughts.

*Bhavya's house*
Gauri felt like smashing away Aman's face. She could not believe that he could stoop to such a cheap and low level. How dare he say all those filthy things about Annika. Gauri loved Om and she equally loved Annika. Annika was not only Om's sister but Gauri's too. She felt angry, on herself for not being able to fulfill her promise to Om. For not being able to be there with her friend when she needed her the most. For not being a responsible friend, n sister.
"I m so sorry Annika! M sorry for not being able to see the pain in your eyes. M not a good friend. M not a responsible partner. Plz forgive me."

Annika now was able to connect the link. This was the reason Gauri was crying in the morning. She must be feeling bad because of all the drama that happened yesterday night.
"Shutup Gauri, dont say all this. You know you and Om bhai are my strength. The reason m still able to breath after going through all the pain is because of you guys" tears were still rolling down from her eyes.
"Dont worry Annika, we will not sit quietly. That asshole is gonna pay for his deeds. You will give him the real taste of an Indian girl with an Indian mentality" said Gauri
"But Gauri...."
"No Annika. He asked for it and now he will get it. You will do as I say. Now its time for him to cry and not you honey."
Annika felt her lips curving into a smile. She felt relieved. Not because of the revenge game that Gauri talked about but because of the burden which was no more there on her heart. It felt light. As light as a feather.
They were smiling when Gauri took a pause and said,
"But there is one more thing I want to talk about Annika,"she said in a complaining tone.
"Whats that Gauri?" Asked Annika.
"I know you have been through hell from last few days, I cant even imagine a percent of what you felt . I also know that I can never feel the amount and intensity of the pain that you have stored in your heart but still the way you behaved with Shivay today and yesterday was not cool at all"
Annika was about to say something when Gauri interrupted her
"Listen to me Annika, I have know you from years. I m not judging you. Its just that I observed he is a nice man. he was so worried when you ran off from the party yesterday. Even after that he was so worried about you. He assured me that you will be fine. And why do you think he came here so early in the morning? Ofcourse because he wanted to check if you are fine or not"
"But why Gauri?? Why is he worried about me? Who m I to him?" asked Annika.
"Its not always sharing a relation with people Annika, its not always giving a name to all the relationships we share. Some bonds are made on the basis of humanity, some bonds are made on the basis of heart.
I know you cant trust anyone right now, but I have seen how worried that guy has been for you. Without knowing anything about you, he came here to check on your health. Doesn't it reflects his humanity. Up on that he is Rudra's brother. We anyhow have to respect them even if we want or not Anni"

*Annika*
Annika was able to feel the cloud of   guilt surrounding her heart, whatever may be the reason but her behaviour have not been praise worthy. The way she jerked him yesterday while dancing was not good, she herself agreed for the dance. And the way she behaved when he saved her in the night, the way she behaved today was not appreciable at all. And then Shivay being Bhavya's brother in law somehow worried her more. She never wanted bhavya to go through any embarrassment because of her.
"I think you are right Gauri, I dont know what happened to me! I got so engrossed in my misery and pain that I could not keep a track of my own activities and behaviour with people. I am actually feeling bad for my behaviour with him. I know he came to look after me today, I dont know what to do now?"
Gauri asked her to come near her and said something to her.

*Shivay*
He was driving fast..very fast. He wanted to run away from that wierd feeling. He didnt know why was he feeling so angry
One because his plan was failed. He wanted to come close to her, to be friends with her so that he can ruin her
Or because Annika refused to go on a date with him? How can she? His heart wanted to spend some quality time with her, to know her but she refused.
His irritation was increasing and he was confused on how to react. This girl is making it hard for him, very hard for him to concentrate on his revenge plan.

*Annika*
She was feeling so nervous. As if it was some super important exam in which she is appearing without any preparation. She was moving with slow steps. The bluetooth was attached to her ear and gauri was constantly boosting up her confidence.
"Comeon babe, this aint so hard. Just go. Take it easy and move....!"
Annika finally reached the reception.
"Is Mr Oberoi inside his cabin?"
She asked in a quite trembling tone.
"Yes mam.. he is there. Your name please" the receptionist asked
"I m..m Annika" She replied
After a minute she saw the receptionist gesturing her to go inside the cabin.

*Shivay*
He was already agitated when he got the call. With a very irritating voice he replied "Whats it"?
N the moment he heard Annika has come to meet him,  it filled his heart with joy. He felt like dancing. She is there..Annika is there to meet him. He asked his PA to send her in.

*Annika*
She didnt know what to say.
Gauri was blabbering so many things but her heart was running on some other pace. She slowly opened the door and said
"Can I come in?"
Shivay was sitting on his chair and without looking at the door he nodded positively.
She was moving with baby steps. She finally reached to his table.
This guy was something else. He was sitting on his chair and looking into his file still he looked like a greek god. She was lost in his captivating personality when she heard
"Why are you here Miss Annika?"
She was able to feel the angery sensation in his voice, ofcourse he must have felt bad with the way she behaved.
With all the courage she had possessed, she spoke
"I...I am sorry Mr Shivay"

*Shivay*
He looked up to see her beautiful eyes with a tint of guilt and nervousness in them. His heart started thumping faster against his chest.
Did she just called him SORRY?!
Why does it felt so good?
He stood up on his seat and proceeded towards her.
She got a bit more nervous.
"What did you just said"?

Precap : The coffee date

Author's note:-
Hello people, how are you all?
Okay so the update is a bit late because my exams are approaching this week. Have a lot to study. Still managed to take out sometime.
Hope you all will like it.

For all those who think Shivay has forgotten his plan, well well well he is SSO and he never forgives and forgets his enemies.
He is confused for now and things will get clear for him in future.

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