This OS is on the request of sanaliaqat95. Hope this is upto your expectations Dr... And Mihu02 ...I have published it at last.. 

Happy reading guys... Pls give ur opinion... I have tried my best in showing Anika's support for Shivaay in his PTSD phase. 

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Anika stares at Shivaay who is peacefully sleeping on her lap as she ruffles his hair. Her body trembles thinking about the scary moments sometime before when Shivaay had a nightmare and had unknowingly hurt Anika. She is searching for the tadibaaz Shivaay since he was released from jail. But she only witnessed a scared and traumatized man who is anything but her Shivaay. She is scared to lose Shivaay, but she knows better. She knows that she must stand by him at this crucial phase. She made a promise to herself with determination to get back the Shivaay Singh Oberoi and pull her Shivaay out of his trauma. 

Anika wakes up the next morning to see Shivaay still sleeping. Soon Shivaay opens his eyes and looks at Anika. He gets up hurriedly and sits. 

Shivaay : Anika, were you sleeping like this the whole night? Your neck must be paining and... 

Anika: Shivaay, relax. I am fine. And now go freshen up... I will prepare your breakfast. 

Shivaay nods and goes while tears flow from her eyes. The vulnerability in which Shivaay is living is killing her... But she knows it is upto her to bring him out of his trauma. She gets ready in the guest room and quickly prepares his breakfast. But again Rudra's insult depresses him. Anika tries to help him but Shivaay stays aloof as he is afraid of everything now. 

The day when Shivaay hallucinated blood on his hands, Anika realised the intensity of Shivaay's trauma. Her screams of "There is no blood" remained unheard. Shivaay's fear of his suits; his change in eating habits and his stooped posture spoke the trauma he is in. 

Anika is worried for Shivaay... But seeing his sleeping face she too falls asleep. In the middle of the night, she faced the worst part of Shivaay's trauma when she choked for her breath. As she felt his fingers tighten around her throat, her soul too choked. At last she pushed him, and there she saw his guilty face that hurt her more than his grip on her throat. The following sleepless nights of Shivaay and later his stunt at the pool further scared her. 

All these events are revolving in her mind. On one side is Shivaay's trauma and on the other side is the hatred of his own family. She realises that her efforts alone will not help. With the help of Khanna, she gets ready to meet a doctor. 

Anika: Shivaay, I have some work. I will be back in an hour or two. Please take care of yourself. 

Shivaay : But where are you going?

Anika: Just going to see chachi... And a friend... Chanda... 

Shivaay : OK... 

Anika : Shivaay, I am not here now. Please sleep for sometime. Please... 

Shivaay nods and soon Anika leaves. 

Doctor's Cabin

Doctor: So, Mr. Oberoi is hallucinating things, has panic attacks and is suppressing his fears... And is also avoiding his sleep. 

Anika : Yes, doctor. He is scared of too much of brightness... But darkness too scares him. He is still in his guilt and is also not ready to accept the life outside prison. He has become... Habituated to the prison life. It's like he has forgotten his earlier self. 

Doctor : Such things happen, Mrs. Oberoi. This is PTSD... Post traumatic stress disorder. His guilt of shooting his Bade papa... And the prison life has traumatized him. Along with this the hatred of the family is deepening his trauma. But I think that there is more to this. Has he gone through any serious traumatic situations before... Like in his childhood? 

Anika: I am not sure... But his parent's death was a huge blow to him. 

Doctor : I  am sure that that incident has also accumulated along with the recent ones. Mrs Oberoi. PTSD cannot be treated in a day. It is a gradual process. Love and care is the most important. Try to get him back to his routine life... The life before being jailed. Make him talk... Sharing would make him feel light. 

Anika: I try to talk to him... But... 

Doctor : I understand Mrs Oberoi. It's difficult but not impossible. Keep trying. But he also needs to have ample sleep. We cannot give sleeping pills or other medications directly. Does he take other medications? 

Anika: Yes, he has a heart problem. So... 

Shivaay: Then do one thing. Just say that his doctor has changed his medication... And give these medicines along with them. 

Anika: Thank you so much, doctor. You have really been of great help. 

Doctor : That's my duty, Mrs Oberoi. But a small suggestion... Try to convince the family. From what I've heard from you... He loves his family a lot. Their support could make wonders. 

Anika nods and leaves with determination and satisfaction. She reaches home to see Shivaay sitting by the poolside staring at nothing. The spark in his eyes is gone... There is only blankness. 

Anika: Shivaay, what are you doing here? You know chachi asked about you and told that she will meet you soon. And did you have your dinner? 

Shivaay: Anika, calm down. I was just bored... So I sat here. And I am glad that your chachi wants to see me. And I was waiting for you to have dinner. 

Anika: Then come. Let's have our dinner. 

After dinner, Shivaay tried to go to the pool... But... 

Anika: Shivaay, at least have your medicines. 

Shivaay : Anika are there new medicines too? 

Anika: Haan, Shivaay. Doctor has added few medicines. 

Shivaay has the medicines and Anika makes him sit on the bed saying that she wants to talk for sometime. She speaks about every random thing and soon feels Shivaay sleeping on her shoulder. She slowly makes him lie on the bed and covers him with a duvet. She caresses his head and tears brimmed in her eyes. She controlled herself and gave a lingering kiss on his forehead and that brought a smile on his face. And this made Anika's heart flutter in joy. 

The days passed and Shivaay felt physically better as he was getting good sleep. Though he is unaware of the medications, he was able to balance his feelings. But still the hatred of his family acted as the greatest obstacle in his path to recovery. But Anika did not stop, she talked with him. Soon Shivaay started to respond to her talks as before. The silent support if Gauri and Bhavya also helped a lot. He shared his troubled life in jail and his guilt. But he never told the reason behind the murder. 

Anika is shocked hearing Rudra insulting her character. Just then she hears a loud snap and she is stunned to see Shivaay slapping and shouting at Rudra. She is happy to see her Shivaay after a long time. But the fight between the brothers hurt her. She made a strong decision and went to Shivaay the next day. 

Anika: Shivaay, we need to talk. 

Shivaay : Anika not now. 

Anika: Till when will you run Shivaay? 

Shivaay: Anika... 

Anika : Please tell me the truth, Shivaay. What really happened that you shot bade papa on that day? 

Shivaay stumbles with this direct question from Anika. He sees Anika staring at him... But her eyes are filled and filled with pain. This pricks him but he is stubborn. He never wants anyone to know the bitter truth. It could create havoc in their lives. Khanna too is bound by Shivaay's orders. Shivaay tries to leave but Anika stops him holding his hand. She remembers her talk with the doctor. 

Doctor : Mrs, Oberoi... I think that you must provoke him. Force him. This is the only way. He may seem normal. Unless he speaks about the truth he us hiding, this trauma will keep emerging. He needs the family. Their hatred will increase his guilt... And that could turn fatal to him.

Anika: Stop running, Shivaay. 

Shivaay: Anika leave me. I shot him... For the property. 

Anika: Jhoot, you are lying. Truth cannot be hidden for long, Shivaay. Please... Say the truth. 

Shivaay (frustrated) : Stop it, Anika... I have already told you the truth. 

By then, Shivaay starts to shiver but Anika is determined. In a swift movement, she takes his hand and keeps it on her head.

Anika: You have my swear, Shivaay. 

Shivaay jerks his hand and looks at Anika in shock. He falls on his knees and lets out a loud cry that shook Anika. She rushed to him and took him in her arms. Shivaay hugged her by her waist and kept his head on her chest and wailed like a baby. His tears burned her soul but she stayed strong. 

Anika: Shivaay... 

Shivaay : I didn't....want... To ki.... Kill... Him... He was... Wrong...he... He... Kill.... Om... Ru... 

Anika: Shivaay, say clearly. 

Shivaay: Khanna knows everything. He... 

Anika comes out of the hug and helps Shivaay to the couch. She gives him some water and asks him to say everything. 

Shivaay: Bade papa... He was the one who... He was the mastermind behind... Nancy's murder. He wanted me to... Be in jail as he feared that I will get the... First heir because of our marriage. The day he confessed it to me.... I asked him to leave. I did not want my brothers to break down. But he... He was so greedy. He pointed out a clause.... That if Omru... Dies... He will be the benefactor. That was the day I shouted on him. That's why... I... Got all the shares on... My name. In his anger, he even set men... To kill... My... Omru. Khanna had seen it and informed me about it. He aimed his gun at me when I asked him to stop his men. But he... I didn't have any other way... I shot him... I shot him... To save my brothers... My Omru... I hid this... So that the family doesn't hate him... I... 

Shivaay breaks down again... Anika is shocked. She never thought that Tej was so cheap. The truth snatched her breath. Shivaay's cries pierced her soul. She holds Shivaay tightly as he cries. Soon he falls asleep due to the exhaustion. She helps him lie on the couch and sits on the floor beside him. His tear stricken face is killing her. She hears some muffled sobs... And she looks up to see the family standing at the door. Gauri and Bhavya are crying uncontrollably; Om is broken; Rudy is looking at Shivaay unblinkingly; Dadi is crying and is held by Gauri; Priyanka is sitting by the door and is suppressing her sobs. Jhanvi is shocked. 

Anika stands up, goes to the door and slams the doors shut without any regret. She goes back to Shivaay. 

The moon rises and Anika is still on the floor. Shivaay wakes up and sees Anika. He sits on the couch and pulls Anika with him

Shivaay : Anika... 

Anika: Thank you, Shivaay. 

Shivaay: What? 

Anika: Thank you for saying the truth. You are feeling better na? 

Shivaay nods. They remain silent. 

Shivaay: Thank you, Anika. For being my angel. I was scared to accept my bitter past I was scared to face the truth. But you helped me. You stayed by me though everyone mistrusted me. You held me when I was falling. You helped me in crossing this difficult phase. I will try... No... I will live my life now... For you. My trauma and panic... It will not leave in a day. But I promise... I will not hide anything from you. Trust me, I feel better after saying the truth to you. 

Anika is overwhelmed and hugs Shivaay tightly. Shivaay too reciprocated fiercely. 

Anika: You will always have me by your side, Shivaay. 

Shivaay : I know... Angels never leave you. And Shivaay's Angel is more special. 

Shivaay pecks on her hairline and gives his genuine smile which brought a huge smile on her face. 

Shivaay: Well... Now... What should I wear to the office tomorrow?

Anika: You will go to the office? 

Shivaay: For my angel. 

Anika: Omru? 

Shivaay : I will forgive them for their words about me. But after they had dared to insult you... 

Anika: But Shivaay... 

Shivaay: No, Anika. 

Anika stops and feels happy at Shivaay's change. Though Shivaay was changing... Today is a major step... She snuggles into his embrace, relishing his warmth. Shivaay hugs her more and thanks God for sending this angel in his life. 

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