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Anika can't be more happier. She's living one of her dream right now. Word famous celebrities, designers and models made their entry one by one.  She's watching them so near to her with admiration in her eyes. Today is the event inauguration day. Huge hall dazzling with lights, non stop camera 'click' sounds and flashes from media,  international music bands, red carpet, and what not. Anika felt as if she's living in a dream,  her dream, a Fantasy world. All the participants allocated third and fourth row while special guest and VIP's took their seats in first and second row.
The stage was honored with the presence of Canadian Ministry of Tourism, arts and culture along with Luna's brand ambassadors. 

Soon the event started. The host introduced all the VIPs and special guests one by one. One guest caught her eyes. Her hear went deaf,  she's not listening to the host  who is introducing a guest from Singapore. All her attention was stucked at the big screen which is showing the Singaporean guest. Her eyes glued to the a certain blue eyed man sitting beside him, Shivaay.

What she going to do now? All her plans shattered in micro second. She can very well predict what's coming up next, another disaster it is. As adding fuel to the already raging anger,  Bhavya along with other team members chirped Shivaay's name again and again being surprised.

When Shivaay got to know about Anika participating in an event in Canada,  he wanted to follow her too.  But he know it's not a cake walk, he wanted to be with her all the time and not get caught by Anika at the same time. After a lot of thinking, an idea popped in his mind. Well everyone know nothing is impossible for Shivaay Singh Oberoi, so he made himself a volunteer guest.  He did a little charity and all worked as planned. So now, he can be with Anika all the time as he wished.

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The next day, officially first day of the event is all about introducing each and every participants and their firms along with their vision and mission. Shivaay approached towards Anika's team to congratulate her. He gave a brotherly hug to bhavya. Bhavya has become so close with Oberois ever since Om-Gowry's engagement. He also aware about his little brother's crush over Bhavya.  Shivaay congratulated everyone and wished them good luck. Only god knows how many times the girls died while shaking hand with Shivaay. It is indeed a shock for them. Otherwise strict and stern boss in now smiling and glowing. When Shivaay came to shake hand with Anika,  she have no other option than reciprocating it. His hold was tighter and that smirk on his face is to be noted.

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Next morning Shivaay as usual went to the hall to meet Anika. Theme of the day is culture. Not to forget that it is Indian Fashion Wedding Fair. It look so heavenly where all the women present there dressed up in Indian traditional attire. From north to south and east to west, everyone rocked in traditional attire. It made him proud on how foreigners got comfortable with indian culture. It was a great feats for the eyes. And there comes Anika like an angel in a maroon silk saree. Shivaay found it hard to breathe suddenly, he was awestruck with her beauty. Pinpointing that it's the first time Shivaay seeing Anika in Saree. Back to their dating phase, whenever Shivaay request Anika to wear Saree, she'll deny it saying she's not comfortable with it. Even in Gowry's wedding she went on with Lehenga.  He immediately captured some pictures secretly to admire it later. He slowly took a seat in Anika's booth. Advantage of being chief guest is, You can walk in to any booth anytime. Anika watched all his actions from corner of her eyes. Shivaay just couldn't take his eyes from Anika. He truly mesmerized in her beauty. He once again cursed himself for ditching Anika. "not leaving you anymore baby,  i won't let you go" he whisper. Rather than telling her,  he assured himself. Slowly Shivaay went back to the past,  his and Radha's talk.

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Flashback Starts

Shivaay look up to Radha nervously after narrating everything to her. He can see all the emotions in her face except anger.

Radha : Children nowadays are so fast in everything. So fast in believing people, assuming things,  so fast in decision making and later regret for it.  I don't know why but i couldn't be angry on you.  I'm angry on myself. It was me who force her to come here. Because of me she signed those contract with your company. If i know all this happenings earlier, I'll never force her. Somewhere i feel that I'm responsible for all her sufferings too. I didn't really pay much attention to Anu. I was busy with my family. When my husband passed away,  she took all the responsibilities on her head. Actually it is her who took care of us. Gowry and Pinky Ji are absolutely correct in their places. I don't want to hurt you more with my words. I know you're suffering too. Only you both can heal each other, no one else. You know last time whenever she visit us on her semester break,  she'll be desperate to go back to her hostel. She'll eagerly wait for her break to end and now i can understand for whom all those desperation for.

Radha : Then,  we exchanged our places. She went to Delhi and we came to Mumbai. She's is happy but not really. There is no twinkle in her eyes like before. She is not genuinely happy, i knew it but i didn't dare to ask her. How much i wish to see her like before. Talk to her Shivaay, give her strength, heal her. My only request is don't force her. If she said No,  leave her alone. Don't force her. We don't know what's going on in her mind. Don't make it more difficult for her.

Shiv : I'm sorry for everything auntie. I'm really sorry. I promise I'll fulfill all your wishes. I'm going to Canada tomorrow itself.

Radha : I request you to give her some time alone. I don't think so it's a good idea to follow her back. It will only make her more frustrate. Give her sometime to observe everything. Once she come back I'll talk to her.

Shiv : No auntie, i can feel something good going to happen. I have to go to Canada. I think i can get some clarification going there.

Radha : I tell you again Shivaay don't force her.  I don't want to see my child suffer again.

Flashback Ends

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Shivaay glad that Radha understands his feelings. Atleast there is someone who believe him and he determined to fulfill her wishes. He determined not to disappoint her by believing in him. Radha's word is something Shivaay wanted right now.  He need someone to courage him. Someone to stand by him. Pinky is not ready to forgive him,  same goes to Gowry. Jhanvi and dadi didn't ditch him at the same time they didn't support him too.  He can't blame them either. It was him who shattered all their expectations, they couldn't accept the revelation to be frank. Thank fully, Radha did what he needed the most and he's more glad that someone from Anika's family supporting him. He felt so content towards her kind words.

Shivaay walk around the hall visiting everyone's booth still his gaze move to Anika there and there.  All the participants are so engrossed in their work. That's when someone tapped Shivaay from back. Shivaay turn to see his only long lost friend Noric. They both shared an emotional hug.

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Shiv : Hurmmm.. I missed you man. How are you?

Noric : All good and you?

Shiv : Same here bro. How come you're here? You disappeared just like that? What are you doing now?

Noric : You know right i failed my exam, how can i face you all? And my brother not ready to invest on my studies again and he denied  me working in his office too. Thank God my sister in law is kind enough to make me as her assistant in her boutique. She's one of the participant here so i followed her and I'm their free chauffeur as well.  Yeah,  that's how my life going.

Shiv : You should contact me man. So what if you failed in exam but you're so talented idiot. You should make use of it.

Noric : Ah, leave it.  Tell me how's your life going?

Shiv : More worst than yours bro. I'm just living in a full mess.

Noric : ????

Shiv : Before that, let's meet someone.

Shivaay dragged Noric towards Anika. Anika is seen sketching something in her notepad. She got surprised as well to meet Noric after so long. They shared a friendly hug. Then Noric and Anika went on with their non stop old college stories. Shivaay just watched them happily. While the trio cherishing their college days,  bhavya and others stood clueless. They wonder how could Anika knew Shivaay's college friend. Noric aware some gaze on him,  he stood up and introduce himself to them as Shivika's college friend. This only confused them more.

Bhavya : College friend? But sir Anika didi and Shivaay sir studied in different college i think.

Noric : Yeah, she's from different college. But we know each other.
(He turn to Shivaay and Anika)

Noric : I thought you guys are..
(before he finish, Anika interrupted)

Ani : Mr. Oberoi is one of the chief guest here and I'm a participant just like your sister in law, that's it.

Noric understood their silent cold war. He instantly take leave from Anika and left the place with Shivaay not before congratulating her. Later the two boys face time with Rahul and Mathew. They had a little reunion through video call. After their little chit chat,  Noric pester Shivaay to tell about Anika.  As usual Shivaay narate everything to Noric. He too mentally noted that this story narrating going to be his temporary job for some time.

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The next day, the sun is setting slowly. Shivaay is working on laptop in his hotel room. He stay in the same hotel as Anika. A bell sound disturbed him. Shivaay open the door only to found Noric. They both marched towards living area and relaxed on the couch.

Shiv : Should i order something?

Noric : I don't want anything Shivaay. I came here to tell you something.

Shiv : Yeah?

Without wasting time,  Noric started.

Noric : Shiv.. aay..  it.. it was me. I made the video viral. I'm sorry Shivaay. I'm really sorry Shivaay. I never thought it will make such a big disaster. I never thought Anika will try to suicide. I did a sin and now living a meaningless life.

Noric : You're a boy born with silver spoon.  You got everything, money,  name,  fame. You are a smart student too. You're a star boy in college. You always been the centre of attraction. Since my parents passed away,  my brother took my responsibility. He always taunted me comparing me with you. I sucked in everything. These things always made me jealous on you.  Fortunately you succeeded in love life too. Whatever you want, whatever you need, you will get it anyhow. This made me more jealous. Then comes our result, i failed and straight away went to my hometown, i ashamed to face you all. Then my brother decided to move to Canada. I came to our apartment to take all my belongings. I thought to meet you once, i called you but you didn't attend my call. Then i follow your location and found your mobile lying on the road nearby Anika's hostel. There i found many missed calls from Anika and when i unlock your phone,  the first thing i saw was the video of Anika. I just got triggered with jealousy on you and  share the video with all our college boys group. I knew it will create misunderstanding between you two but i didn't really  think about the seriousness. I'm sorry Shivaay, i never knew my stupid act of jealously will bring such blunder between you both. I'm really sorry.

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