It's been two days since they landed into Mumbai and Annika shifted into Oberoi Mansion. The atmosphere was beautifully toxic with everyone laughing and spending time together. Rudra didn't leave his Annika Di even for a second.

"Am not going to leave you, again you will go away and then because of your and Bhaiya's tadi I will have to be alone again." He whined and all just laughed it out.

Annika was so overwhelmed with all the love that she was getting. She couldn't be thankful enough. Shivaay just loved to see the smile on her face and he gave into all that Rudra, Priyanka and Dadi had to say. They had returned on Friday night and so Saturday and Sunday neither he nor Annika were allowed to go to work.

Monday morning the start of a fresh day. Annika woke up early and went to the kitchen of Oberoi Mansion only to see Shivaay making breakfast. She loved to see how much he cared and loved his family. All his family members could just relax and live their lives because he was their shield. He fulfilled all their needs without even them saying. He handled the business when it was almost on the verge of bankruptcy. All live comfortably because he toils so hard. She actually wonders how he manages to do so much does anyone actually think about what he wants. Dadi always says, "mujhe mere billu ke liye koi aisi ladki chahiye jo usse samajh sake, uske baare mein soche."

Annika had completely zoned out until Rudra came from behind and yelled almost in her ear. Shivaay also looked up. "Where are you lost didi?"

"Nothing was just thinking about something" she replied looking at Shivaay.

He smiled at her and she responded.

"Bhaiyya, is the breakfast done am super super hungry?"

"Oh Dumb bell singh Oberoi, instead of just ordering Shivaay why don't you go and check?" Om hit on Rudra head to which he pouted.

"Good Morning Shivaay, the aroma is awesome and am sure you have made a lot of dishes looking at all the ingredients out".

"Kya om Bhaiya aap bhi, abhi Annika di hai yahan toh ingredients zyada honge hi, di thodi nah cereals khayegi".

"Shutup Rudra" Om and Shivaay said together and Rudra Pouted again not understanding.

"I will help you take everything out." Annika smiled and walked in.

In the meantime, Rudra pulled Om out saying, "Give the love birds some space."

Shivaay and Annika placed everything on the trolley and he instructed someone to take it out. Annika was about to move out from the kitchen when she tripped Shivaay was quickly beside her holding her securely by the waist. He made her stand but not leaving her waist he neared her ear and her breathing became erratic. He huskily said "Good Morning". His lips almost touching her ear and his nose snuggled into her hair. She fisted her kurti and very softly replied, "Good Morning." Hearing her he placed a chaste kiss on the spot just below her ear and walked out. She was a complete mess. She somehow straightened herself and patted her cheeks so that the redness could be reduced. She came and sat next to him as that was the only chair empty and all started to have their breakfast.

The breakfast table was filled with laughter and frolic for everyone. Shivaay had cooked everyone favourite as Rudra had announced this and Annika was surprised cause he had even made Aloo Puri. When she saw this they had a cute eye lock and she blushed mounting a "Thank You" pulling her gaze away. As time passed all moved onto the chores of the day. The men left for business, Om to his studio, Rudy to college. Pinky , Jhanvi and Dadi walked to Dadi room  to sort things for the puja. Annika walked upto her room to start to chart out how this event needs to be held. This was a very prestigious event not only for the company but personally for the family. There was a lot of work and too little time. She had to draw out a plan so she can discuss with Shivaay after all he was the fore runner of the industry and it was all about his image as well. He was afterall the most sought after business man in the country.

The day was quiet hectic for Shivaay not been there for 8 days the deals has taken a back seat, though he wasn't complaining but it was still a lot for him and the problem was his mind kept going back to the morning kiss in the kitchen. Everytime he would close his eyes only Annika kept coming in front of his eyes. The only solace, he see her in the evening. He continued his work some how with all the coffee and drowning in files.

" Why why has this girl not come back home?" His patience level was being tested. He had waited anxiously outside her house for the attack but alas she hadn't returned. He had seen Khanna and Chanda go in and out but nothing more than that. He had literally pulled his hair in frustration and quiet literally and it had hurt him. He wanted to go to Shivaay office but his trusted man had said she hasn't come in. This pushed him more over the edge and he had broken the glass hurting himself further pushing the glass in his palm. " How can this girl do this to me?"  playing on loop in his mind and lips. Heck he had even shouted on his mother cause she kept nagging him to come out of his room. If he didn't see her soon he would end up hurting someone or rather himself.