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The next few weeks passed silently. Shivaay and Anika didn't meet. When Shivaay went to Anika's office, he was informed that Anika left to Delhi. She pass the cheque to Bhavya to give to Shivaay. The cheque again torn into pieces due to his anger. He was frustrated, here he is trying to sort out the problems, he truly wanted to mend their relationship. But Anika is keep on running way. She never seems to stop her hide and seek game. If Shivaay went to Delhi, Anika will never come out of her house or sometimes she'll fly to Mumbai. Anika keep on doing the same whenever she visit Mumbai too. She never fail to get into his nerves. He is desperate to talk with her to seek her forgiveness but sadly he didn't event get a glimpse of her in past weeks.

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Shivaay joined for lunch with his family. Omkara and Gowry already return from their long honeymoon. They had little chats about their honeymoon experience. Radha and Sahil was also present there. After having a heartwarming lunch with families, Shivaay decided to work from home. In the daze of chasing Anika, he missed his family time. Just a time waste he thought. Because all his attempt to meet her only ended up in failure. It's not that he can't meet her, if he want he can straight away meet her in her house. But he don't want to do that so taking the chance Anika played her card well. In that tension, he totally forgot about his family until his mom, Pinky told him how much everyone missing him. So he thought to work from home for few days. Another reason is he's exhausted traveling to Delhi and Mumbai continuously.

Radha helped Pinky and Jhanvi to prepare their famous Delhi Sweet. While serving the sweet to Shivaay, she noticed something...

Radha : Heyy.. this ring is exactly the same as my brother's.

Rudy : Brother?

Radha : Yeah, Gowry and Anika's papa, my brother. He had same ring like this.

Gowry : Haaa... Now I remember. I told you all right it look so familiar.

Rudy : But aunty, bhaiyaa told me that this is customized ring, so no one can have the same ring as this. (Turning to Shivaay) Right Bhaiyaa?

Radha : Beta even my brother's ring is customized. You know my bhabhi (Aniri's mom) was a jewelry designer. So she made it specially for her husband.

Gowry : But Anika didi took it forcefully from my dad. You can see it will be written "My Saviour" at inner side of the ring.

By the time everyone's eyes were looking at Shivaay, gowry and radha simultaneously.

Rudy : Really??... Bhaiyaa take out your ring. I want to check.

Shivaay was taken back with Rudra's sudden request. If he show the ring to everyone, then it's like exposing his and Anika's relationship to them. He don't want that, especially now, it's a big No. He's already in a mission to fix back his messed up life and if their family got to know about this then surely he can't handle the chaos. He'll be gone case for sure.

Shiv : Why are you asking mine idiot? They said right it's written on their dad's ring not mine.

Rudy : What if both are same.

Radha : It can't be beta, because that ring is with Anu. If she come here I'll ask her to show you okay?

Rudy : But when she'll come here, at least ask her to click picture and send me yaar... I want to see that ring.

Om : why so desperate duffer?

Rudy : I just wanted to check whether both ring are same or not.

While everyone talking Shivaay silently slip out from living area. He made a mistake again by thinking to spent time with his family. They always into their CID characters and now Anika's buamma too joined them. It's enough of hiding everything from his family. Till how long he can escape like this, he wondered. He wanted to tell them everything but before that he want to meet Anika. Shivaay inform khanna to keep an eye on Anika's movement and he packed his needed things to travel to Delhi again.

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The next day, it was pass evening. Shivaay and Khanna are waiting in their car on a crowded less road. Shivaay knew Anika will never meet him. She's still on hide and seek game mode. Later Khanna told Shivaay about Anika's daily schedules and they got to know that Anika will always use the same road while going back. Since the road was less crowded Shivaay decided to meet her there. He have to meet her, with or without her consent. He already done with her ignorance. When Anika's car reach there, Shivaay swiftly block her car with his. Getting out of his car, He drag Anika to his car and ask Khanna to drive Anika's. Long forgotten her screaming, Shivaay just drive the car to a isolated place while khanna followed them back in Anika's car. As long as he stopped the car, Anika started to beat him with her fist. Shivaay hold both her hands tightly...

Shiv : Anika please listen to me I have no other option than this. You're not ready to meet me and keep on running away. I'm sorry for doing this but I have to talk to you Anika.

Ani : There is nothing to talk Mr Oberoi. Why should I listen to you? Did you listen to me last time? I begged you but you just left me alone on the road. Now why should I listen to you? Let me go please.

Shiv : Don't be so adamant Anika. I can't stand your hatred. Beat me, slap me but don't be angry on me Anika. Just listen to me once, I can't live with this guilt. Only once, I'll talk and leave, nothing will happen to you.

He looked at Anika, she was silent so he continue again.

Shiv : I met Reena recently. She told me everything about Ashwin's game to trap you. I misunderstood you Anika. I'm really sorry. I'm such an idiot. About that day..I made a sin. I felt so ashamed on myself. Please forgive me Anika. This guilt is eating me up, I couldn't sleep peacefully nowadays. I'm truly sorry Anika. Please forgive me. Give me one chance, I'm ready to repent all my mistakes. But please don't hate me Anika. I can't take it anymore.

Ani : Done? Can I go back now? It's getting dark by the way. (Anika release her hand from shivaay's hold and try to unlock the car but before that Shivaay held her hand again)

Shiv : An..ika..? I asked you something. Won't you talk to me?

Ani : It's easy for you to ask but not for me to do it. I'm not the silly girl you used to call me anymore and I'm no one to forgive you Shivaay. Now will you leave my hand I have to go home.

Shiv : No! I'm not going to leave you. Never again. Your silence making me more guilty Anika. Everyone deserve a second chance and so me. And I promise...you'll never regret this time.

Ani : You did a mistake, you felt bad and now you're asking for a second chance. So easy for you. Did you ever think from my side? I know you didn't. It's always about you, every time, all the time. I never knew you're so selfish. When it's come to you or your so called family reputation, you'll never think twice to take a decision. You'll always try to safe yourself. I believe even now you're seeking for forgiveness so that you won't feel guilty anymore and can sleep peacefully, right? You're are still the same Shivaay, selfish. Even after knowing all the truth, you never think about me. Despite other things, you forcefully took me here. For what? So that you can feel relief after pouring everything to me, right? I..(she take a deep breathe) I forgive you. Wish you have a peaceful sleep today. Leave my hand please.

Shiv : I was selfish Anika but not anymore. I'm ready to repent everything. Just give me one last chance please. Whatever you lost, you'll get back. I promise. Please one last chance Anika.

Ani : Don't make me loose my patience please. I already forgive you Shivaay. Is that not enough? See you're still forcing me. It's so clear now how selfish you are. Whatever you want, you'll get it. How you expect that I'll give you second chance? I almost lost everything because of you and I'm sure you can't give me back anything. And this action of yours only make my wound grow bigger. I beg you please leave me alone, that will be the biggest help you'll do for me.

Shiv : Believe me once please. This time I'll never make you down. I'll make everything right..

Ani : NO! You can't make anything right. Whatever I lost, you can't bring it anymore. Expect my family and Chandna, I lost everything. Meera was my best friend too and now she's happily married with Mathew. But she never invite me on her wedding. I know you was invited. Because she thought I'll be a black dot on her big day. You know how hard it is to live away from your family? You know how much I miss them? I can't help it either, I don't want my family to face humiliation because of me. I can't meet my family, friends nor join college reunion party. It's all because of you. I have nothing but the name you left for me, bitch, slut, gold digger, play girl and what not. Everyone left me just like how you did. They didn't believe me too. I can't meet any of friends apart from Chandna. Everyone is avoiding me. It's not easy Shivaay. Not at all. All the accusation and humiliation I'm caring now is all because of you only you, not even Ashwin. But look at you, so cool asking for a second chance.

Shiv : Anika..I can't understand. I thought you yourself didn't attend Meera's wedding. Why she didn't invite you and family... humiliation? What... I did Anika. I'm not getting anything

Ani : You don't know anything? You're so innocent to understand Shivaay. I know you did nothing. You didn't break my trust, you didn't hurt me, you didn't badmouthing me, you didn't share the video with your friends nor you didn't try to rape me that day. I know you're innocent Shivaay. (In sarcastic way).

Ani : But I still forgive you Shivaay. I thought I'm equally at fault too. I should inform you about Ashwin earlier. I know it's you behind all the blunder happened in Mr Gupta's event and Gowry and Omkara's sangeet. Still I forgive you for everything. But I can't forget or forgive your shameful act. You lost all your respect Shivaay. I regret for loving you once. Never in my wildest dream I thought you'll act in such way. You know why I'm running away from you? Because I'm scared. I'm scared to face you again. You'll never think twice to kill me next time.

This statement from Anika made Shivaay numb. He immediately left her hand. Anika is scared to meet him. His one stupid act shattered one strong girl's heart. This can't be more worst than anything. He felt so disgusted on himself. He let Anika to speak whatever she want. He let her pour her heart out.

Ani : And what if Reena didn't tell you anything? Will you beg me like this? I know you won't. You won't even take any initiative to find out the real truth. If Reena didn't tell you anything, you will be still held bend with your revenge game right? You did nothing here so how come I can trust you again? Finally I'm proven innocence and thanks to Reena. I have nothing to do with you. And I wish this will be last time I face you..

Anika run towards her car and get in but not before giving deadly glare to Khanna. She should be happy that finally Shivaay realised her innocence but she can't. Her wounds are so fresh that she couldn't digest all the humiliation she faced because of him. How her friends abandoned her and all the insults she faced. She remember how she begged to Shivaay and today she's living the same day where Shivaay is in Anika's place begging for her forgiveness and she's at Shivaay's place.

Shivaay didn't speak anything after that incident. Anika burst out like a volcano. Whatever Anika told him was correct. He didn't try to find out anything or even took any initiative himself. He just believed the video sent by an unknown person and ditched her. More worst, he tried to force himself to her. She was his lady love for god sake. Still he acted so stupidly. Her teary yet fire splitting eyes tells everything. Her pain is nothing compared to him. He give immense pain to a pure hearted girl. Somewhere in heart, he know that he don't deserve forgiveness but trying again won't harm anyone. Only he can heal her but how he going to do that? Suddenly something strike his mind. She was talking about a video. What video is that? He have so much to sort out. Signing sadly Shivaay slump down on his hotel room bed.

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Next day evening, it was a normal day in Oberoi Mansion but not for Shivika. Radha came along with Sahil to Oberoi Mansion. Shivaay straight away went to his office without going back to Oberoi Mansion. Everyone was happily chatting cherishing their evening tea time.

Taking a hot chilli pakora, Rudra stuffed it into his mouth. He spoke to Sahil with mouth full of pakora..

Rudy : Dude..I just bought the brand new version of 'Call of Duty'. What say about X Box night tonight?

Sahil : Woahh..you bought already? Let's..

Radha : Sahil!..(to Rudy) No Rudy beta, we should keep going now. You both can play some other day.

Dadi : Radha ji, what you both going to do there alone. Stay here today. Let Sahil sleep with Rudy.

Radha : Sure we will stay Dadi but some other day. We should go home today, Bhavya is staying with us now. She'll be waiting for us.

Rudy : Bhavya..? Urrmm aunty what if I have a stay over there with Sahil?

Radha : You...

She was disturbed by her ringing hand phone. As soon as he picked up the call her facial expression changed. She looked so worried.

Radha : Maasi, inform Chandna and her husband maybe they can help us. I'll try to reach there as soon as possible. (She spoke before ending the call)

Noticing her restless reaction, gowry asked..

Gowry : Maa, what happened? Who's call is that?

Radha : Gowry I need to go to Delhi now, Anu is not well. It was Gulab Maasi, she told me that Anika slept in your parent's room yesterday and till now she didn't come out. She didn't ate anything also. I'm scared gowry, Maasi don't have spare key for that room also. I'm really scared Gowry, I don't know how she's now. I need to go there, I'll tell you everything once I reached there. Sahil let's go.

She grabbed Sahil's hand and move towards door. Suddenly Shakti spoke..

Shakti : Radha ji, it will get late if you go by train. Go by our jet.

Tej : Ya, use our private jet Radha ji. In fact we'll also come with you.

Radha : Thank you Shakti ji and Tej ji but you don't have to take tension. We'll manage.

Jhanvi : There is nothing like that Radha ji. Anika is more important now...

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By the time Radha, Sahil and Oberois reach there, Anika was already treated by doctor. Chandna and her husband was there sitting in living area with Gulab Maasi who is crying silently. Without wasting any second, Chandna's husband broke the door and got Anika out. She was lying on the floor lifelessly. Her toes were bleeding due to the broken vase pieces. He carried Anika to her room and called the doctor. The doctor prescribed some medicine and advice others to give food to anika as soon as she wake up. He also told them to provide Anika a calm and peaceful environment since she is very much stressed and weak.

Gulab Maasi told everything to Radha and others. Gowry sat beside Anika caressing her face. She saw her dried tears mark sadly and kissed her forehead.

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Radha sat beside Anika with a plate of food. Anika tried to speak something but Radha didn't give any ear to her and forwarded a morsel to her. Tears started to make their ways from her eyes. Radha silently wiped Anika's tears and again forward her another morsel. This gesture of Radha hurts Anika more. She hugged Radha and started to cry bitterly muttering sorry numerous times. More than worrying, Radha was angry on Anika. It's hurts to see her child suffering alone. She knows Anika is in trouble and her dried tread marks says everything. But she's angry that, Anika didn't share anything with her. Angry that Anika decided to bare all the sorrows herself.

Ani : I'm sorry Maa. I'm sorry (she cried)

Radha : You called me Maa just for a namesake right? You really didn't mean it Anika.

Ani : Maa please, nothing like that. I'm sorry.

Radha : I don't need your sorry. Share your problems Anika. Don't bottle up everything to your self. Look at you now. You look so weak Anu. (She wipes Anika's tear). It's not good for your health.

Radha : Okay no more talking. I ask Maasi to pack your things. You're coming with us to Mumbai. Take rest now, we will move tomorrow.

Anika just nodded her head. She know arguing with her buamma won't make any difference. They care for her and she needed their care and love the most now. Then, Radha thank the Oberois for their help and also apologize them for the inconvenience. Soon the Oberois too left from there. Gowry too stay back with Anika along with Radha and Sahil.

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