Anika's POV

Shivay (smiling) - Wow, that is impressive... so, Anika, I wanted to talk to you about this ... I was wondering if...you could help me expose Bhavya... As I want to torture her like she tortured Saumya and then expose her... I also want my brother to be free from her clutches...

Why does this feel like he only wants to protect Rudy?

Me (curious) - Do you really want to expose Bhavya for Saumya... or is it for Rudy?

Shivay (smiling) - I have learned my mistake, Anika, I want to expose Bhavya for both Saumya and Rudra... Will you help me?

Me (smiling) - I am sorry but I don't think I can help you... I don't want to go to the place where I shared both good and bad memories... I don't want to go to the place where I was given comfort as well as torture. I am going to tell you this now, I don't want to to be anywhere near you as you still make me sick...

As I am continuing to ramble about how much I hate him... he just listens to me smiling but I know that he is hurt somewhere... but why is he hiding that? I was about to ask this when one of my clients from work comes towards me, making me shocked

Client - Hello Ms Trivedi... and...

Shivay (smiling) - Mr Oberoi...

Client - Hello Mr Oberoi, it's so good to see you Ms Trivedi with your son at this restaurant... I contacted your office earlier today regarding our meeting tomorrow.... But since you weren't at your office, I couldn't contact you... I wanted to ask if you can postpone the meeting to another time.

Me (worried) - I am really sorry for not being able to help you today but this meeting is a really big deal for all of the 3 companies... and we already made this plan a month ago and we all agreed to meet...

Client - I am sorry Mrs Trivedi...

Me (worried) - It's Miss

Client - Sorry, Ms Trivedi but my family decided to plan a trip...

Me (worried) - Look, Mrs Malhotra, we signed an agreement before this meeting and as part of this agreement, you can only miss the meeting if you are sick or an emergency came up...I can understand that your family decided to plan a trip but you need to understand how important this meeting is...

Client (angry) - How would you understand the meaning of family? You are a single mother... you don't know what it means when your children and husband decide to plan a trip for you...

I am about to open my mouth to argue with her but Shivay decides to finally stand up for me

Shivay (angry but calmy responding) - Excuse me, Mrs Malhotra, I have been listening to this for quite some time, no one knows the importance of family more than my Anika... she also has a husband and son. She is Mrs Oberoi for your kind information and no one can talk to my wife like that. Business doesn't run on emotions Mrs Malhotra and you should know that after all your husband is at his office 24 hours a day. He would do anything to strike a deal with big business and by anything, I mean anything. I would love to expose your dear husband that loves you so much but I think you have heard enough. So please leave respectfully before, I kick you out of here.

Mrs Malhotra (angry) - This won't be good Ms Trivedi or should I say, Mrs Oberoi...I will not bear this much insult... I will take revenge

Me (angry) - Leave!

Mrs Malhotra marches towards her family while Shivay looks at me with a warm smile making all my anger melted. I could see that he is worried about me, but why?

Shivay (smiling) - Let's leave... we can have dinner at home

As Shivay turns towards Ansh's pram to leave, I hold his arm to stop him from leaving. He looks at me with a shocked face and then we get lost into each other's eyes. His kanji aankhen has a mix of emotions, love, betrayal and guilt. We stare at each for god knows how long searching for something when the waiter does a fake cough to get our attention.

Waiter - You guys are so cute... despite having a child... you both also have time for each other and are still so in love with each other, most couples that come here are younger than you both yet they aren't as romantic as you both.

Me (embarrassed) - Thank you... can we please place our orders?

I could sense that Shivay was just as embarrassed about this situation as I was but despite all this, we enjoyed our time in the restaurant. We had some laughs and some serious moments but the day wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. By the time, I got home Ansh was awake meaning no sleep for me... yeh!! Shivay offers to look after Ansh for some time while I sleep and I agree. As soon as I enter the house, I see a crying Saumya while Chutki trying really hard to calm her down. I start to panic looking at the scene, without thinking anything, I rush towards Saumya and hug her. I hope she is fine.

Is Saumya fine?

What's happening between Shivika?

Guys, I have started another story which is an Arshi and Rumya ff. Do check it out. It's called 'The Stranger.' In the story, Neither Saumya nor Khushi knows Arnav or Rudra but both of those guys make a big impact on their lives.