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It's been two weeks that Sahil had left for his boarding school. Anika was sad and noticing that Sahil had promised her that he will call her daily and would spend weekends with her when possible. This made her smile and Sahil also took a promise from Shivaay to take good care of his sister. In these two weeks, Anika had started to note down how to start her firm here. She is preparing a blue print of exactly what need to be done and how to, just like the way she started her firm in Kolkata.

It was evening time and Anika was sitting at the pool side. Anika was talking to Neha through Skype and she was happy the way Neha was confidently managing the firm. She cut the call when Pinky had called her. She immediately stood up but Pinky asked her to sit down and she sat next to her.

A: Aap ko kuch kaam tha?

Pin: Tu bank kab jaa rahi hai Anika?

A: Kal subah jaa rahi hoon!

Anika is going to the bank to apply for a loan for her start up firm. She was confidant that she could get the loan proving to the success of her already running firm in Kolkata.

Pin: Anika, agar tum bura na manu toh ek baat kahu?

Anika nodded.

Pin: Tujhe bank loan ki zaroorat nahi hai beta..Hum sab hai tere saath! Tum samajh rahi ho na!

A: Ji..but I will be uncomfortable then aunty! I can manage myself! Aap takleef mat kijiye.

Pin: Theek hai! But I have a complaint!

A: Did I do anything wrong aunty!

Pin: Ha! Bohot badi galati ki hai tumne! Apni mom's ko koun aunty kehta hai? Tum bhi mujhe ma bolo na jaise Gauri bulati hai jethani ji ko!

Tears rolled down Anika's eyes. She never had a motherly figure in her life. And now when Pinky asked her to call as ma, she couldn't stop her feelings. The pain she felt all these years without having a mother came out of her eyes as tears. She immediately hugged Pinky and cried her heart out. Pinky remembered how she used to criticize Anika and felt ashamed but now promised to herself to shower motherly love for this girl.

A: I am so sorry..Pinky..maa!

Pinky broke the hug and wiped Anika's tears.

Pin: Oh my mata! And maafi's toh mujhe tumse maangni hai beta! Meine tumhare saath jo kiya woh bohot galat tha! Please apni ma ko maaf kardo! Mein Tia ko apni beti mana tha aur mein tumhari achai dekh nahi payi! Please maaf kardo mujhe!

Pinky folded her hands in front of her and looked down but Anika stopped her.

A: Ma should only give blessings..She shouldn't ask for forgiveness!

Pinky caressed Anika's hair and kissed her forehead.

Pin: Mein na mata rani se prayers karti hoon ki tum dono humesha happy's raho!

Gauri, Jhanvi and dadi smiled seeing the bond between Pinky and Anika. Dadi just prayed to God to maintain happiness in this house.

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Shivaay used to come home late. A problem had occurred in Raichand's deal and his whole focus is to rectify the mistake and make the deal smooth. By the time he reaches the mansion, Anika used to sleep. Though a selfish part of his heart yearned that Anika to wait for him at the door step, he used to push the thought away.

He remembered how Gauri used to wait for Om when he used to come home late because of his works and remembered how a single smile of Gauri would make up his day. He so wished to enjoy these feelings having Anika on his side. Unknowingly, he bumped into a table and the file was holding fell down and he knelt down to collect the papers.

He then sensed Anika and looked through corner of his eye. She was running towards their room. He was confused and moved to their room to see Anika to pretend sleeping. She cares for him, is the only thought running in his mind. A wide smile formed on his face and thought to jump like a maniac but stopped. Silently placing his files in cupboard, he took a relaxing shower and then dozed off into sleep. The smile never left his face.

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Next morning,

Shivika got ready to go for his office while Anika to go for the bank regarding her bank loan. Shivaay saw her putting on her mangalsutra and smiled. The thought that she is his now made his heart filled with pride.

S: Anika..if you don't mind I will drop you at bank!

A: Mein chali jaungi..You might be getting late for office!

S: No..we won't be late! Lets have breakfast and I will drop you! I will send Khanna to drop you back here again!

Anika nodded. Soon after having breakfast with everyone, Shivaay dropped Anika at the bank. He wanted to be with her when she is going to take a first step towards her career but he thought Anika wouldn't like it. Anika's selfish heart wanted Shivaay to stay with her but she don't want to ask him. With a sigh, she left inside while Shivaay moved to his office.

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Anika got weird looks from people the moment she entered the bank. All were looking at her like she was a celebrity. She didn't like this. Well it isn't a simple thing that Shivaay Singh Oberoi's wife making such a sudden appearance in a bank. That was what people think.

The bank manager himself welcomed her inside. After exchanging greetings, Anika was about to talk regarding the matter why she visited the bank but the manager interrupted her.

Manager: Mrs. Oberoi, mein jaanta hoon ki aap kyu aaye hai yaha! Mr. Oberoi ne hume sab kuch keh diya hai! Your loan is approved and yeh aap ke loan ke papers hai..Aap sirf sign ki jiye inn papers par! Everything will be done!

Anika was shocked. What did she thought and what had happened. She clearly mentioned to Shivaay that she won't need his help in her life but he is again and again interfering in her life. She doesn't want his help in her career. He promised that he won't interfere in her life and now she lost her control over herself.

She wanted to yell at the manager but that doesn't solve anything. She just simply took the papers and signed wherever required.

After the work was over, she moved outside to see Khanna waiting for her. This angered her more. Why can't he let her live her life the way she wished to? She rubbed her left temple in frustration and sat down in the car. Taking out her mobile phone, she messaged him to come to Oberoi mansion and switched off her phone. She wanted this issue to be solved right now and was unable to think properly.

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She sat on the couch of their room with the file in front of her. She made her mind to ask him to not to involve in her life again. Shivaay came to their room hurriedly. He didn't understand why did she call him so suddenly. He called her when he saw the message but her phone was switched off.

S: Anika kya hua? You seem to be angry? Did anything went wrong?

A: Why are you interfering my life again and again Shivaay? I asked you to not to involve in my personal life. Then why don't you understand?

S: Anika, I am not getting anything. Tell me what happened exactly?

Anika angrily threw the file and it fell down on Shivaay's feet.

A: Why did you talk to the bank manager regarding my loan? Did I ask you any help?

S: Kya keh rahi ho tum Anika? Meine aisa kuch nahi kiya hai!

A: Why are you lying? Manager himself told me that you had asked for approving my loan! What was the need to call him?

S: Anika, trust me meine aisa kuch nahi kiya hai.

A: Shivaay your acts are proving me the words you have yelled on my face. I am not a gold digger nor I want your money. Don't show me your fake concern & don't show me your husband rights!

S: Anika you aren't a gold digger. I asked you sorry for the words I used for you at past. And..

A(cut him): Shivaay I am warning you for one last time. Just stay out of my life. I don't want your money nor your fake concern for me! Aap ki daya ki koi zaroorat nahi hai mujhe!

She moved towards the pool side and cried hard hugging her legs close to her leaving Shivaay who was broken by her outburst.

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Precap: Truth reveals!