CHAPTER 8

“I don’t need a man in my life”, says Annika Sharma, who is playing Sanjana in the famous love saga Dillagi.

In an interview with TellyEveryday Annika Sharma said that she is a self sufficient woman and she doesn’t need a man to complete her life. She also added that she doesn’t believe in love and so won’t marry ever in her life. “Men should learn to respect women”, she said in her interview to a famous magazine. It is widely rumoured that her aversion towards men is mainly due to her alleged boyfriend Mr. Shivay Singh Oberoi. Few closed sources to Ms.Sharma revealed that she is tired of Mr.Oberoi’s chauvinistic behaviour and they both often get into fights because of his controlling nature. Some also go forward to say that the plaster in Ms.Sharma’s hand is not due to motorbike accident as she claimed. Was it Mr.Oberoi?  Is Ms.Sharma a man-hater because of an abusive boyfriend? Cast your votes below and let us know your views.

“What the hell is this?” screamed Shivay as he pointed the screen to Annika

“Rubbish.” answered Annika nonchalantly as she leaned back on the couch.

Shivay and Annika were on one of their getaways to Shivay’s friend’s farmhouse in the outer city to spend quality time. The same friend had forwarded the article to Shivay in the morning making him wild with anger.

“How can they write something like this Annika? About me? Who even revealed to them that we are together?”

“I don’t know, Shivay. Why are you taking it seriously?”

“It says ‘source close to Ms.Sharma’. So, it is obvious that someone from your circle would have revealed. “

“How can you say this Shivay? And by the way who do you call 'my circle'?”

“I don’t know. It might be anyone. Your driver, your servant, it can be anyone. Because I am always careful to not let anyone know about us. You are the one who is carefree.”

“Listen to yourself. You are fighting with me for this stupid rumour?” asked Annika angrily finally having enough of it.

“And, what about them quoting you? Did you actually say that?”

“Yes, I did. But they were said at different interviews at completely different context. I don’t know why they have added up one and one and made five. “

“Why would you say things like that anyways Annika? “I don’t need a man in my life”. Really then are you just playing with me and my feelings?”

“Shivay you are going overboard now” said Annika pointing her finger at him

“No, I am not. You owe me answers.”

“I owe no answer to your stupid questions. In fact I think you are playing with me, because it is you who doesn’t want to reveal our relationship even to your sister.”

“Don’t bring my sister in this.”

“You know what! I had enough of your stupidity. When your head is free of this rumour crap, call me.” With that Annika walked out on him

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It took Shivay five hours and thirty minutes to make first call to Annika and Six hours and fifteen minutes to find him at her door step.

“I am sorry.” said Shivay guiltily as he tried to hug Annika. She tried to push him away, but he pulled her closer and placed small kisses on her hair. 

“How can you just shout at me for no mistake of mine?” asked Annika hitting him with her fist

“Hush... Sorry...” Shivay said as he kept continuing to kiss her

“Why?” asked Annika sniffing

“I am really sorry sweetheart. I have a meeting with the board next week and this will affect everything. So, I got worried. I just shouted at you because of that frustration. Please forgive me.”

“I hate you.”

“I know. I hate myself.”

“I would never say things like that about you to anyone. I respect you a lot.”

“I know.”

“And you should know better than to trust stupid rumours.”

“Hush baby.... Don’t cry. It is entirely my fault. I am sorry.  I promise I will not read anything about us henceforth.”

“You should never shout at me as well.”

“Never, ever.”

“You should often hug me like this” says Annika hiding her face in his chest

“Sure,” Shivay said chuckling

“And you should often call me sweetheart.”

“Okay, sweetheart”

“Now, you spoiled my day off and I want you to rectify it.” Ordered Annika

“We will go to Coorg as you wished week after next and I will spend whole three days with you. No calls, no mails.” He said.

“Promise?”

“Promise”

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