When Annika walked out, Shivaay's whole attention was on her only. He watched her every move as she walked towards Gauri. When Tia had come to him, it sort of discomforted Annika and the radiant smile had disappeared. He had to sort this soon. Tia was non stop talking in his ear and this was irking him.

"Oh My God, Shivaay your looking so handsome. Am not going to leave your side today, people should know who is important to you" spoke Tia with pride.

Om and Rudra had come and stood next to him and this pissed Rudra off completely but was silent because of Om.

"See am also wearing black we are same same colour and also... "she was talking mindlessly when Rudra stopped her.

"Tia, I think your colour blind your wearing a dark grey dress how exactly does this mean same colour with black?" Spoke Rudra rudely not liking Tia's closeness to his bhaiya. He is fond of only his Annika didi for his bhaiya and this make up ki dukaan was irritating him.

"Rudra, how dare you..." she almost shouted.

"Beware Tia" , Spoke Shivaay in a dangerous tone I won't tolerate insult to any of my family members.

"But Shivaay..." Tia tried to interrupt and stopped with the look Shivaay gave.

She stomped her foot and walked away.

As the evening progressed, Tej was giving a speech talking about his father and how he took the name of the Oberoi Family and how he has worked so hard. There was not once any mention of the importance of today's function. Shakti wanted to give the speech but last minute the name was changed by Tej's PA by saying that Annika had instructed. This didn't go down well with Shakti and Pinky. They were just waiting for the party to end to question Annika on the last minute change. They had already confronted Shivaay with this and he assured them he will talk to Annika.

Annika was currently sorting something out in the pantry. There were not many lights here. She could feel that there was someone watching her. She turned but there was no one. She continued to do her work, again she felt that there was someone behind her she turned but there was no one. She immediately finished her work and walked out. The hooded figure came out from behind the pillar smiling talking to himself, "So you sense me my darling, how cool is that."

Annika walked to the main hall when Shivaay was giving his speech. This speech was no where close to what Tej had spoken about. This was more about his grandfather and of his accomplishments, of the love story of his Dadi and Dadu and what inspires him and his brothers to work harder and excel.

As his speech came to an end the host got the evening spoke of a surprise especially for Shivaay.  A film started with the memoirs of Shivaay with his Dadu especially and also some pictures with the other family members. There was also a msg that Dadu had recorded before dying for Shivaay but it he refused to see it cause his Dadu had left him, but today it was viewed by everyone and the entire hall had erupted in claps for the young business man. Shivaay was tear eyed and hugged his grandmother, "Thank You Dadi, am sorry for not watching this before".

"Don't thank me, this hard work is not mine."

"Then.. Om Ru"

They also shook their head in negative. Rudra pointed towards someone and Shivaay turned to see....Annika. Their eyes locked for a second.

Shakti and Pinky looked at Tej smirking. Tej was now angry with Annika for running this video. He would deal with her post the function.

Gauri was busy with Om and Annika didn't want to disturb them and Rudra was busy with new girl friends. Annika quietly walked towards one of the balconies to get some fresh air.

Shivaay saw her walking out and he followed her. She was standing against the parapet with her hands folded against her chest as if hugging herself. He walked upto her slowly, "Annika" he whispered and she gasped in shock turning and colliding with his chest.
"Sir wha..." before she could complete he had kept his finger on plump lips. Both felt a spark and he moved his finger from her lips to her cheek caressing it.

"What's with this Sir?" He asked softly

She looked at him for a second before replying, " Tia Ma'am has asked..."

"Annika, I thought we were friends then why are you listening to what she is
saying" , he spoke softly.

"But you didn't say anything to Tia, when she shouted at me and just stood there.." she said sadly hurt evident in her voice.

"Ain't I your friend couldn't you have given it back to Tia. I wanted you to take a stand for us and that's why I kept quiet. Do I mean nothing to you? Couldn't you reply back, you know you matter more to me than Tia..." hurt evident in his voice also.

She stared at him, "Am sorry" , she spoke moving a little closer to him.

" it's ok, am sorry too! He spoke moving closer to her.

His breath was fanning her face and they were looking into each other's eyes. The world forgotten, what mattered was right here in front of them. His hand involuntarily held her waist and she rested her hands on his arms.

"So..?"

"So what ...? Asked Annika.

"Annika..."

"Yes"

"Come on Annik, please say it now" cribbed Shivaay.

"Say what?" She spoke trying to hold a chuckle.

"You have been calling me Sir, now you have to say Shivaay" , and he pulled her closer

"I will think about it." She replies cheekily

" I have ways of making you say it", he spoke with attitude.

"Tadi mat mariye, you cant make me do it"

"Don't challenge me", and He moved a little more closer, their noses almost touching, foreheads pressed against each other.

"No you can't", and she pushed him and ran from there laughing.

Shivaay walked out behind not noticing the figure behind the pillar.

"You will have to pay for this Annika, here I am trying to make you mine and your going closer to Shivaay. This isn't good. I was being nice but not any more. I can't wait any longer." He spoke pressing the broken pieces of glass in his hand blood oozing.