Gauri and Saahil has returned back to their respective campuses. Gauri had spent an awesome Sunday with Om where he had arranged for a picnic for the two of them. They had gone to Palghar and spent the day at one of the village resorts. It was all so surreal for the two of them. These moments were the best and they got to know so much about each other. Though no one confessed what was in their hearts but they knew this distance wouldn't cause distance but bring them closer.

On the other side of the city the perfect plan was being devised and was all set in motion, he couldn't wait any longer. They had to break and break now at any cost.

It's been a day since Gauri and Saahil have returned and Annika is all alone at home. Though the night creeped her but she somehow managed to get through it with very little sleep.

The day was busy in office and everyone was getting ready for the next event. Annika reached home quiet late that day and almost immediately drifted into sleep. The next few days were quiet busy and she barely came across Shivaay. She wanted to speak to him but the volumes of work was only increasing. She was restless because they had barely seen each other or replied to texts or spoken. She felt he was avoiding her but didn't know the reason. He had met her once twice in the corridor but was quiet.

Today after almost 5 days she decided she will confront Shivaay or atleast speak to him. When she opened the door the words she heard stunned her, "Shivaay Singh Oberoi, you are such a player. You only play with hearts. All girls just time pass for you hai nah? Believe me I have heard so much of you that I don't believe your this kind of a person. Kya chal hai, first show your care and concern and then get them to your bed and then break them and leave them. The perfect business man. I can't believe your doing the same with Annika, maanna padega and your family doesn't know of any of this. Poor Annika. " Daksh spoke with utmost surprise in his voice.

Annika quietly walked back not able to fathom what she heard was right or wrong. Could Shivaay really do this? Was he capable of this? Her heart screamed No, but her brain..he had like grown another brain, it's his friends saying this wouldn't they know him better?

Her head was spinning with all of this and she didn't know what to think right or wrong. It was almost 7pm, most of the staff members had left and Annika was ready to leave when Shivaay called her to the cabin.

"What's up, Annika? Come sit nah it's been so long we haven't spoken. I know, I know it's all my fault but this merger is driving me crazy." He spoke softly.

Annika just hummed.

"Is there anything wrong?", he asked seeing her all lost.

He walked to her and held her hand to make her sit when she jerked his hand.
He looked at her all confused.

"Come sit nah Annika", he spoke again featuring towards the sofa but she hadn't moved. He walked back to her and was about to touch her shoulder when, "Don't you dare touch me, Shivaay Singh Oberoi." She spoke with utter disgust staring straight at his face.

"What's wrong Annika?" He tried coming close again and she stepped more back.

"If you come any closer, I will scream. Am not some damsel that you will try your charm on me."

"What are you saying, Annika? What has happened? Please can you speak clearly." Anger clearly rising in his tone.

"I heard your conversation with Rahul and Daksh. You are such a cheap person. I thought you were different. You saved me, you were there with me every time but looks like that was all just a game for you. You were only trying to get close to me, that's why all those kisses and all. What were you expecting that I would sleep with you?" She spoke not realising what she was saying.

"Are you mad Annika? What are you saying? When have I taken advantage of you?" He spoke angry, hurt and surprised at the same time. He couldn't contain the decibels of his voice.

"I heard you talking with Daksh and Rahul and they are your best friends, they won't speak wrong. I can't believe I thought of you otherwise. Don't ever call me or talk to me and don't you dare try to touch me ever again. We are only going to be professionals cause of this contract." Saying this she stormed out of the room.

Shivaay didn't understand what had happened. Did she hear only one part of conversation. When Daksh had said all those things, Shivaay had literally jumped off his chair and punched him hard and at the same time Rahul had also done the same with Daksh.  " Shivaay Singh Oberoi isn't a player. I have never played with a girl's heart. Am disgusted of what you say. How can you be so cheap. And Annika never take her name from your mouth. Your a cheap person Daksh. Rahul your my friend but please leave I don't want you guys here." Daksh was escorted out of Oberoi Industries by Khanna.

Shivaay was irate, hurt and frustrated. He had destroyed his office completely in anger and finally being frustrated he went to his car snatched the keys from his driver and started driving the car fast towards the mansion. Almost reaching the speed of 100 he realised the breaks have failed. Luckily it was almost 10pm and not many people were around. He tried to manoeuvre the car but was failing. The only thing he heard last was the wind shield breaking and glass pieces piercing his face before he fell unconscious.

Annika had immediately left for home. Her anger peaked. She was so angry that tears were falling from her eyes and her eyes had turned red. Her heart beat had accelerated but she felt this was due to anger.  She was frustrated to no ends. She went for her shower and came back to see about 8/10 missed calls from Om.

She immediately called back fearing something. "Annika, where were you?" His voice choked.

"What's the matter Om, why are you crying?", her heart sinking with utmost possibilities of something gone wrong.

"Shivaay has met with an accident, he is at Citi Hospital operation is on, can you come here please."

Annika felt the earth below her shattering. Her phone slipped and she sat down with a thud. The tears now freely spilled. She gathered her self together when she could constantly hear Om screaming from the background through the phone. She told him she is coming and ran out of the house dressed in the first proper clothing she could.

The wait at the hospital was tormenting her heart. Shivaay was in an accident, why, how she didn't know. Generally it's the driver who drives but today he was driving. Khanna walked towards Om and Rudra and was explaining something when Annika also came there. "Please tell me what's wrong? You guys look tensed. Please Om."

Om just shook his head at Khanna.

"Ma'am today Daksh sir and Rahul Sir had come to Office and Daksh Sir had spoken all rubbish things about Shivaay Sir and two got into a tiff with Shivaay Sir almost breaking Daksh nose and hand. Even Rahul sir hit Daksh. We escorted Daksh out of the premises but I have a feeling he has a hand in all this." Spoke khanna looking straight at Annika. He knew what had happened between Annika and Shivaay as well cause he could hear the screams as the door was slightly open.

"What do you mean he is responsible?" Asked a shocked Annika.

" the brakes of his car were cut off and the speed at which Sir was driving became difficult to control the car and the result is the accident."

"Shivaay never drives this fast unless he is very upset. This incident happened in the afternoon so how can he be this upset till night." Questioned Om.

Khanna only looked  at Annika but kept quiet.

Annika was numb. She didn't know how to react. Hearing a random person talking about Shivaay she had made a judgement. Didn't she trust and know the man he was. He had stood by her at all times. Yes initially they did have problems but then he had made an effort to rectify all. He knew everything before she could even voice it, and what had she done. How would she face his family and above all him.

After about 2 hours the doctors came out. "How's our son doctor?" Asked Shakti Singh Oberoi.

"He is fine, nothing to worry. The wounds are not very deep, but nevertheless he needs complete bed rest for atleast a week." Patting his shoulder the doctor said calmly.

Everyone sighed in relief. The nurse came out, " we are shifting him to the ward, he will gain consciousness in an hour then you can meet him."

Shivaay opened his eyes to see the tear stricken faces of his family. Rudra immediately hugged him and cried like a baby. Shivaay was in pain but kept quiet because he knew the state Rudra would be in. "Let him breathe Rudra", spoke Dadi pushing him away and stroking his hair.

Pinky also immediately rushed and cupped his face kissing his head.

"Am fine Ma, Dadi, please don't cry.. come on guys please. You guys are crying as if I am dea.."

"Shivaaaaay" screams everyone in union.  "Please don't talk rubbish", this time it was his father's strict tone and he just held his ears mouthing a sorry to everyone.

Annika looked at all of this from far and just smiled. She didnt have the courage to come in front of him.

"Arey Annika, why are you there come here nah", hearing her name the smile vanished of Shivaay face. He looked at her and she could see the change in expression. She wanted to move ahead but then decided against.

"Aunty why don't you guys continue, I will check on discharge formalities till then", she spoke and hurriedly walked out  trying to control her sobs