It's been a week since Annika's here in Dehradun. A week since she's talked to Shivaay. Neither he initiated, nor did she. She talked to everyone at home except for him.

Her whole day passed spending time with her brothers and sisters but the nights were always hard. The moment she entered her room, she saw a framed photo of her and Shivaay from their wedding which reminded her of him.

He didn't trust her. That is what went around in her brain all the time. It was nighttime. She was sitting in the backyard, reminiscing their memories when her father walked in.

H: May I sit with my daughter for a while?

Annika turned to smile at her Papa. No matter how her mood is, her papa knows how to lighten it up. Harsh sat beside her and took her in a side hug while she rested her head on his chest.

H: Missing Shivaay?

Annika smiled faintly.

A: Why'd I miss him when I have you? You're my first love.

H: I know. Your first love. Your mom's first love. I'm tired of being people's first love.

He acted tired and sighed while Annika chuckled hugging him tighter.

H: You guys had a fight, didn't you?

Annika was shocked hearing him. How did this man know every time she was upset? She acted normal and faked a smile at him,

A: No, Papa. Nothing like that. I was just missing you all, so I'm here.

H: I know you more than you know yourself, beta. Every relationship has ups and downs but leaving isn't the option, right? You gotta talk it out.

A: I know, Papa. But I feel, we really need some time off.

H: Still? I have seen you since the past week, you're always lost. Your eyes look for Shivaay whenever you're on video call with the Oberoi family. You started drinking espresso. As much as I love having you here, my love, I want my Annika here. Not this upset one. Tell me what did he do, I'll take his class.

Annika smiled at her dad.

A: Nothing much, Papa. Small argument. We'll be fine soon.

Harsh lovingly kissed her forehead. That's when Avantika walked in.

Av: What are the father-daughter jodi doing, without me?

Avantika came and sat on the other side of Harsh and Harsh lovingly pulled her in his arms too.

H: That's a secret between the father and daughter. Why should we tell you, Mrs. Kabeer?

Watching her parents bickering lovingly, she got reminded of Shivaay yet again. Not wanting to get emotional in front of them, she stopped their fight.

A: Okay okay stop. Go and fight in your room. I'm off to bed.

Saying this, Annika went to her room. On the other side, Shivaay wasn't happy either. It's been seven days since he saw her. He knows she talks to his family, yet never calls him. Well, he did make a big mistake.

A few days ago, her assistant Sayali had come to the Oberoi mansion and handed him her purse and phone which she forgot in a hurry that day. He could see from the notification bar, that Vikram messaged her saying that he's sorry for behaving like that and speaking bad about Shivaay. This confused him.

A few days later, he was in a project meeting where many businessmen were present including Vikram himself. Unlike the last time, this time Oberoi Group won the deal. He recalled how after the meeting, Vikram came to him to talk.

Flashback

V: Congratulations, Mr. Oberoi. Both for the deal and for your wife.

S: What do you mean?

Shivaay spoke sternly.

V: Annika must've told you all the bullshits I told her to turn her against you. But man, she's changed. I've never seen her trusting someone this much. She even said she feels immense hatred for me. I was shocked. She can hate too? She even slapped me twice. But honestly, I'm sorry. I thought I loved her. But it was just infatuation. I saw her happy with you and got jealous. You guys are meant for each other.

Shivaay was shocked hearing him. He misunderstood her so big and didn't even know how to face her. He just glared at Vikram and spoke in a threatening voice before leaving,

S: If I see you anywhere near my wife again, I swear you won't see the next day, Mr. Vikram Rathore.

Present

Shivaay lied down on his bed and caressed her side of the bed. He took his phone innumerable times wanting to call her but couldn't muster up the courage. Sighing, he left the room to get a cup of masala chai, like Annika, to get rid of his headache.

On the other side, Annika tossed and turned in her sleep, due to a nightmare. All of a sudden, she woke up shouting,

A: Shivaay.

She was sweating and shivering because of the nightmare she had. She can't lose him. Ever. He meant the world to her. She hated the distance between them. It's his birthday tomorrow and because of their misunderstandings, they're apart. She couldn't control anymore and dialled Shivaay's number. But no answer.

Having no option, she dialled Om's number who had some idea about their fight. Om picked within a few rings,

O: Bhabhi. All okay?

A: O..om, where's Shivaay?

O: I don't know, bhabhi. I think, he came home. Let me see.

Keeping her on call, Om left his room to look for Shivaay. He was crossing the kitchen, when he saw him and told Annika.

O: He's in the kitchen, bhabhi. Should I give him?

Annika thought for some time before replying,

A: No, Om. Let it be. I just had a nightmare, so I was worried.

O: As you wish, Bhabhi. Take care.

A: You too, Om.

Annika hung up the call and went to bed while looking at his photo on the bedside table. Here, Shivaay sat near the pool with his tea lost in his own world. He didn't even realise how time passed and it was half past four in the morning. It was his birthday tomorrow, his first birthday after their marriage, and his better half wasn't here all because of him. Sighing, he got up to go to bed.

He saw his phone and picked it up to check if there were any notifications and was shocked and delighted to see Annika's missed call. He was about to call back when a call from Gauri stopped him. He immediately picked up the call and spoke,

S: Gauri? Is everything okay? Annika thik hai? Where's she?

G: Jiju, di..

Gauri's voice was broken and hearing 'di' from her mouth like that, Shivaay's heart was beating fast in worry.

S: W..wha.t hap..pened?

G: Jiju, Chachu is in the hospital. He had a heart attack. Di's numb. Not talking to anyone. Just looking at him. Not even crying. Her situation's bad. Please..

S: I'm coming.

Hanging up her call, Shivaay immediately called Khanna to arrange his chopper and left for Dehradun.

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