4 years back

Anika got the biggest shock of her life after finishing her last year at the University when she came to know about her betrothal. Her deceased mother had promised to marry her daughter to her best friend's son , Shivaye Singh Oberoi. Anika wasn't emotionally prepared for it neither could she go against her mother's last wish. She was confused as it was one of her life's biggest decision. 

She was nervous as the day drew closer when she had to meet her fiancé. The day which she had dreaded finally came but it turned out to be quite an unexpected encounter for her which she hadn't even imagined.

Shivaye had just started his career with a startup company. He was the legitimate heir of the Oberoi enterprises which was established by his late grandfather but as Shivaye had just finished his studies , he wanted to gain some experience in the business field without using his family name. After completing his studies , his only focus was the success of his startup company. The news of his betrothal seemed quite unexpected and unacceptable to him. It also led to a big commotion in the Oberoi mansion. 

Shivaye ( shouted ) : My career has just started. I have a lot to do at the company. I'm a busy man. I have no time for love. 

Mrs Oberoi ( in a loud tone ) : I have given my word to my friend. I can't back off from it now. 

Shivaye : Is the promise that you made to her more important than my career ?

Mrs Oberoi : We already have a company. I don't know why you want to start everything from scratch. You're just wasting your time.

Shivaye ( angrily ) : I might be struggling at it but I will never quit. You won't understand it , mom. Does my happiness even matter to you ? Do you care about your dead friend more than your son ?

He couldn't continue his words any further as Mrs Oberoi slapped him hard across his face. Shivaye was hurt by his mother's action. The aura between them was full of anger and melancholy. Mr Oberoi and Anurag who had been witnessing the whole scenario without interfering in the mother- son argument also tried to stop Mrs Oberoi this time as she had gone too far with her actions. 

Shivaye ( gave up ) : I will meet her and give it a chance.

Saying this , he left the mansion and went back to the company.