Shivaay walked inside his room closing the buttons of his coat to see Om, Rudra and Arnav present there. Om and Arnav were talking over something, sitting on the couch there while Rudra was playing with the paperweight scrolling through his phone.

"Ahem", he cleared his throat gaining three men's attention.

"Guys, did we got some evidence? Who was behind it?", Shivaay asked going near them.

"Shivaay, many people were found near the green room or backstage so it's tough to know but we have called for the recording of CCTV, it's just in way", Arnav said. Shivaay nodded.

"But I got something which you should see Bhaiya", Rudra said looking up from his phone.

"What is it?", Shivaay asked and the three went near where Rudra was sitting.

"Bhai, one of my friend is in this security agency. I got this clip from him", he said and played the video.

In the video, Tia is seen walking inside the green room. She fiddled around for a while when a smirk forms on her face and then she is found picking up Annika's dress and then she does something with the dress. After that, Annika comes there with her friends and then she went to change her dress. She comes out and flaunts the dress and then a group of girl comes in which one of them is wearing a cap and does something with Annika's footwear when she was talking with Gauri who's doing her make-up.

Blood boiled in Shivaay's vein seeing all this. He clenched his fist in anger.

"That makes clear that Tia is behind all this", Arnav scowled.

"I never thought this woman can stoop so low. What has Annika did to her!", Om said in anger.

"Of course she will. Tia has solid thing for bhaiya, nahh", Rudra said frowning.

"What Annika did or not, that's secondary. She has tried to defame a girl's image. I can't even imagine what would have happened if I wasn't with Annika on the stage. She was so terrified yesterday", Shivaay said remembering about how she kept holding him now and then to seek comfort.

"Shivaay calm down. We need to tell Annika and secondly, we need to take action towards Tia. Along with Annika's image, she tried to defame Allure's image", Arnav said

Shivaay calmed himself and nodded. He took out his phone and dialled someone. Talking for a while, he kept the call.

"Are you sure Shivaay?", Om asked shocked.

"She deserve it Om. Call Tia to office and..", he pressed intercom to hear Sia from other side, "Sia inform everyone to assemble in the hall area, specially Annika, Malika, Gauri and Bhavya", he said to which she agreed.

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"So that means it's final right?", Annika asked excited.

"It would be so fun to go there yaar! It's also in my bucket list", Malika said excited.

"And beaches there are beautiful and aesthetic", Bhavya beamed.

"So let's tell boys we're going to this place itself", Gauri said excited.

They're leaving when a peon came there.

"Shivaay Sir has asked everyone from office to assemble in hall", he told confusing girls. Malika sent him nodding.

"Achanak kya hua?", Bhavya asked confused.

"He's fine while ago when I left him at his floor. Anyways, let's go we'll get to know", Annika said to which others agreed and they left for assembly hall area.

Everyone assembled in hall area. Annika looked towards Shivaay who was talking with Arnav. Sensing eyes on him, he looked towards her who was looking at him confused, he blinked passing a wide smile.

"Sir, why are we gathered here?", one of the girl there, asked Shivaay.

"You'll get to know it soon. We're waiting for some people, let them arrive", Shivaay replied politely.

Just then everyone noticed media arriving there. Annika looked at him confused and then towards her girl friends who were equally confused.

"What is Shivaay trying to do? Is he going to propose you?", Malika whispered asked to Annika who's eyes widen.

"Shut up Mal. Of course he won't propose me like this. Pagal thodi hai that he'll propose in front of entire office and that too in front of media", Annika replied shaking head.

"Then what else bhaiya is thinking to do?", Gauri whispered. Before they could continue, Tia arrived there with a wide smile but then got little confused seeing the media. She directly walked towards Shivaay.

"Shivaay? Why have you called me like this? And media?", she asked surprised gaining everyone's attention and then brought fake blush on her face.

Annika who was seeing clutched her fists and looks at this with scared eyes.

"Anu relax. You know Shivaay is yours", Malika said. Annika nodded and smiled.

"Yeah. You're right. Must be some official work", Annika consoled herself when her eyes went back on Shivaay.

"Hello Tia. Welcome, we're waiting for you. As you know, we had a really successful event yesterday. It went well in every way", he smiled.

"I am happy for you Shivaay, I know some problems have come now and then since few days but I will always be your wellwisher", she said feigning innocence. Annika rolled her eyes.

"Thanks really sweet of you Tia. But you know, slight problem happened in the event. You're my well wisher so I thought maybe you could help me", he said.

"I would be fortune to help you in any way Shivaay", Tia said and her eyes travelled to Annika at whom she smirked. Annika rolled her eyes looking towards Shivaay.

"Yesterday, someone tried to malfunction our showstopper dress and also that could have damaged my friend's image. She almost embarrassed her on the ramp", he said calmly but from his voice anyone can take out that it was dangerous.

"I-I am sorry..to hear that. You doubt someone?", Tia asked stammering but then calmed herself, gulping.

"Actually I have a clip. Maybe we get some evidence from that video", he said making Tia nod. Girls looked confused while boys passed a knowing look to each other.

Shivaay actioned towards someone and then the projector switched on. A video started playing making everyone's eyes widen. Tia started sweating seeing her getting exposed in front of media and others. Annika looked towards Tia with accusatory eyes and anger bubbled inside her. Shivaay was just standing there with folded arms.

As the video ended, Tia was shivering in fear and sweating. Annika was ready to launch on her but girls held her.

"Just leave me. I won't leave this witch!", Annika spat in anger. Malika held Annika from behind while other two held her arms.

"So Tia, will you like to help me?", Shivaay asked making Tia look at him gulping. His eyes were red in anger and voice was cold.

"I..I can explain myself", Tia said shuttering.

"Explain? Do you really think you can explain such behavior of yours? You're a woman right? Didn't you thought even once that if no one would have been there with Annika at that moment, what would have happen with her. It was on her dignity. I never thought it your jealousy and anger you can stoop so low", Shivaay shouted.

"Tia, just because Shivaay sir and Annika are close to each other, how can you think of defaming a girl?" Gauri accused.

"As you all can see, the reality of the supermodel Ms. Tia Kapoor who can even defame a girl in her jealousy", Shivaay said looking towards media. The shutter of camera can be heard continuously.

"You know what Ms. Kapoor, I will make sure your career get destroyed. I will make sure to make you blacklisted from fashion industry. No one will hire you for their modeling. You did wrong by going against Allure. It's not just a company, it's a brand. You're finished Tia Kapoor", Shivaay said making Tia's eyes widen.

"No Shivaay. I am sorry, please don't do this. My career will destroy. What will I do? Please Shivaay", Tia pleaded.

"Oh please! I will do it and I don't give a damn if you get destroy as that's what I want", he shouted.

"You all must be knowing what you need to do. Thanks for your precious time. You all can leave", Shivaay addressed the media who went after grasping enough news to destroy Tia. Even employees of office went back to their work. 

Tia was also leaving from there when she stopped on his voice. He came in front of her.

"You know how protective I am towards my family and friends Tia, you also know who Annika is", he said looking directly at her, dryly.

"Annika", he called out her who looked at him. He held out his hand making her walk to him and hold his hand.

"Annika..", he actioned through his eyes making her look at him. He blinked and Annika came in front of Tia. She looked frightened seeing Annika glaring at her.

"Galat insaan se panga le liya tumne Tia!", Annika said wrapping arms in front of her chest.

"I will make sure that if anyhow you get to work somewhere, I will not let you work there. You'll regret doing such to me", she continued.

"I-", Tia couldn't speak ahead as a tight slap came across her cheek. Everyone got shocked and gasped as Tia looked at her humiliated cupping her cheek.

"If I ever see you in front of my eyes, you'll not be able to see from your eyes", Annika said with anger laced in her voice.

Tia looked at everyone once, feeling humiliated and left from there. Annika was fuming with anger, clutching her fingers deep in her skin making a fist.

She calmed as she felt him touching her hand. She looked at him to see him opening her palms. Dry blood scratches were there on her hands.

"Remember last time I told you not to hurt yourself. There are people who care for you. Remember you have an addition now", he said taking out her his handkerchief and wiped her palm gently.

"Annika if you'll hurt yourself, I will be hurt too. You want me to get hurt?", he asked. She immediately shook her head and gasped lightly as he kissed her palms.

"Never do this again. You have many better ways to control your anger and this boyfriend of yours comes first", he winked making her chuckle.

He smiled and wrapped arms around her taking her in a hug making her hug him back. He kissed her hairline and then above her eyebrow.

"From now, whenever you get angry or upset, these arms are at your service", he said kissing her forehead. She nodded kissing over his chest.

"Thank god. All is well as end is well", Malika commented making everyone smile.

"Now I really need a happy vacation", Rudra complained.

"Don't worry Rudy. We've made a plan, right girls?", Gauri asked making Malika and Bhavya bobble their heads enthusiastically.

"Selected already?", he mumbled to Annika who nodded. He smiled and pecked her nose.

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Thanks for your votes and comments on the previous chapter. Keep reading, voting and commenting your views. They means a lot to me♥️

It's a short chapter but I promise that next chapter is going to be long one. Also, some fun, romance is on way to their vacation.

Hope you liked the chapter. Do tell me how it was😁

Precap: Shivaay is bowled by Annika!

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K♥️