It was 5 in the evening when Anika went to the cafe in which she works as a waitress.

She was very gloomy after her encounter with Shivaay today.

She entered the cafe and met Julie Aunty, the owner of sunshine cafe.

J- Oh Anika, my child. Why do you look so pale today? Are you fine?

Anika gives a weak smile to her.

A- I am fine, aunty. Just a little tired.

Julie aunty makes her sit on the chair and gave her a glass of water. Anika took it with a smile.

J- Are you sure you'll be able to work today? If you're not feeling good, then you can take a leave.

Julie says with concerned look. Anika just smiles at her concern.

A- I am good, aunty. I'll work.

J- God Bless you, my child.

Julie kissed Anika's forehead and left from there.

Anika got up from the chair and tied her waist apron. She took her order diary and a pen.

She went towards tables to take orders.

She got involved in her work and started forgetting about Today's incident.

Suddenly Julie came running towards Anika, tension was dripping from her face.

A- What happened, aunty? Is everything alright?

J- No child. My daughter-in-law Mary has gone into labor and noone's at home. I have to rush.

A- Should I come with you?

J-Its ok I'll manage but can you do me a favour?

A- Of course aunty. Tell me.

J- Please manage cafe today and close it after 9 pm. Ok?

A- but aunty me?

J- I trust you, child.

Julie smiled and Anika also smiled back and nodded her head.

It was around 8 when Shivaay and some of his associates entered the cafe.

They occupied a table. Anika went towards their table and was shocked to see Shivaay there.

Shivaay looked at her and smirked.

A- What would you like to have, Sir?

The business associates placed their orders. Anika was noting down their orders and her hair strands were flying due to air coming from fan. Shivaay was just lost in her beauty and simplicity.

His trance was broken by a business associate who shook him to grab his attention.

M- Mr. Oberoi.

S- Yes, Mr. Mehra.

M- Mr. Oberoi, please place your order so we can continue our meeting.

S- Oh yes. I'm sorry. (To Anika) Get me an Espresso.

Anika nods her head and noted it down. Shivaay was confused that why did he get so lost in her.

They continued their meeting when Anika came with their food. She served it on the table.

Shivaay was continuously staring at Anika. Anika kept his espresso mug in front of him.

Anika looked at him as she knew he was already staring at her.

They shared an eyelock which was broken by a sound of falling spoon. They looked at each other awkwardly and Anika immediately stood at a distance.

Shivaay sipped his espresso and frowns. He looks towards Anika.

S- Which idiot asked you to add sugar in my espresso?

Anika frowns but controls her irritation.

A- I am sorry sir. I'll get you another one.

Anika took his mug and came back with another one.

She handed him the mug. Shivaay sipped his espresso and no doubt, he fell in love with the taste but a mischievous idea striked his brain.

S- What is this? So much amount of coffee powder? Can't you make a proper mug of coffee?

Anika glares at him angrily. She took his mug and came back with another mug. Shivaay smirks at her.

S- This coffee is so cold. I think you should serve cold drinks instead of coffee.

Shivaay said sarcastically. Anika was fuming in anger.

A- Mr. Oberoi, I think you like cold drinks more than coffee that's why you are getting taste of cold drink in coffee also.

Now it was Shivaay's turn to fume in anger.

S- YOU.....

One of his business associate stopped him.

B- Let it be Mr. Oberoi. Let's finish our meeting first. It's getting late.

Shivaay nods his head and gives a last angry glare to Anika but Anika smirks at him in return.

After the meeting was finished, all the business associates left except Shivaay.

Anika was near the cash counter when Shivaay went and stood in front of her. Anika avoided looking at him.

S- So you work here also?

A- I think its none of your concern that where I work.

S- Of course it's my concern, after all you have to count your days in this job as well.

A- I don't understand one thing, why are you just messing around with me?

S- Because you have to pay for your deeds. And you will pay it bad because nobody ever messes with Shivaay Singh Oberoi.

A- Oh Mr. S.......

Anika was about to continue when suddenly her phone started ringing and it was Chanda's call. Anika immediately answered the call.

A- Hello.

C- Anika..... Anika you have to come to lifeline hospital ASAP. I don't know how Sahil threw up and then he fell unconscious. Anika please come soon.

A- What?

Anika was hell worried by now.

A- I am coming.

Anika immediately disconnected the call and tears were continuously flowing from her eyes.

Shivaay was confused with her behavior.

A- Oh God! Please keep him safe.

She prayed to God. When Shivaay heard 'him' from her mouth, something stirred in his heart.

A- Mr. Oberoi, please leave. I have to close the cafe urgently.

S- Listen...

Anika folded her hands in front of him while tears were making their way down from her eyes.

A- Please. Not now.

Shivaay felt that some daggers cut his heart into pieces after seeing her
pleading in front of him.

He left the cafe without saying anything.

Anika immediately locked the cafe and started her scooter. Her eyes were blurry due to tears.

Shivaay was looking at her state. After a fight between his heart and mind, finally his heart won and he decided to follow her.

Anika finally reached lifeline hospital. She parked her scooty and ran inside the hospital. Shivaay followed her inside.

She saw Chanda standing in front of ICU. By now, Anika was crying hysterically.Shivaay hid himself behind a pillar.

A(to Chanda) - What happened to him?

C- I don't know. He had his dinner. We were watching TV together but suddenly he started vomiting and then he fell unconscious. I got so scared that I immediately brought him here and called you.

Anika was crying.

Doctor came out of the ICU and Anika went towards him.

A- Doctor, how is Sahil?

D- Look Anika, I won't tell lies to you. Sahil's condition is becoming worse day by day. We have to do his surgery as soon as possible. Don't worry, he'll be fine.

Anika nods her head. She covered her face with her hands and started crying.

A- If something happened to Sahil, then I'll die. He's my only family and I can't lose him.

Shivaay was listening to their conversation.

S(thinks) -Who is this Sahil?

At the same time, his phone started ringing, it was his Dadi's call.

He answered the call.

S- Hello.

D- Billu, where are you? I am waiting for you at dinner.

S- Sorry Dadi. Actually something important came up.

D- Ok. Come soon.

S- Yes. I'm on my way.

D- Bye puttar.

S- Bye dadi.

Dadi disconnected the call. Shivaay looks at Anika who was crying on Chanda's shoulder.

S- You are a riddle and I don't know why I want to solve you. We will meet again soon.

Shivaay gives a determined look and left.

How was it?