ANNIKA

I have been staying with Shivaay for more than a week and till now he has taken care of my every need. Even though he is Bossy and strict, he still provides me with all the necessities without any complaints. He helped me a lot when I needed it. I could not even imagine what would have happened to me if he had not helped me at the right time. Then I might not have been alive today. I must do something for him. Shivaay had gone out of the country for two days for some important work. Today he was about to return. She wanted to thank him wholeheartedly for everything he had done for her so far.

So she thought why not cook dinner for him today with her own hands. However, she didn't know how to make anything other than pancakes and coffee. She had learned to make pancakes and coffee with great difficulty from her mother because she wanted to surprise her father by making it for him on his birthday. Since she already had her lovely mom, servants and cooks in her house to take care of all her needs, she never felt the need to cook or do any other work. Nor did she ever get a chance to enter the kitchen. But today she wants to do it for Shivaay for the first time.

When Annika told Aaliyah and Mrs.Dixit that she wanted to cook dinner herself tonight. They refused immediately Because she didn't need to do that. Many people were already appointed in the Mansion to do all this work. But after Annika's repeated force, They eventually agreed

On the other hand, when Shivaay returned to London, he did not return to the mansion and went straight to the bar to meet his best friends. He was feeling low today

It was late at night and Annika had been waiting for him continuously for many hours. She somehow made Shivaay's favorite food with the help of the internet and Aaliyah. Now She was just waiting for Shivaay only. By now all the servants had also left. She was all alone in the Mansion. Yes, there were definitely security guards outside the Mansion for safety. But still he was feeling restless.

She was occasionally looking at the door But there was no trace of Shivaay. It was too late and now she wanted to sleep. She yawned and still waited for Shivaay to come.. Finally after a long time Shivaay reached the Mansion. He was drunk. His mood was not good Nor did he look happy. He just wanted to be alone. That's why he opened the door of the Mansion with his personal keys. Without saying anything, he went straight to his room by the stairs. When Anika saw Shivaay she was stunned to see his flushed face. His face turned red from pain or anger, it was hard to guess !

Annika called him several times but he ignored it. At last she grabbed her hand to stop him. Are you okay Mr Oberoi? She asked in a worried tone. " Hmm.." he replied and headed towards the stairs again. But she stopped him again and said.. "Mr. Oberoi, you get refreshed soon. I will serve your food.

" My stomach is full, you eat and don't bother me. He replied indifferently and removed his hand from her grip But Anika again grabbed his hand and took him to the dining table. She picked up the bowl of masala paneer.

See, today your favorite Paneer Masala and Rajma Rice is made in the food. You Still don't want to eat your favorite food ? Annika said to him.Today Shivaay's mood was very bad. He rarely drinks But today he went to the bar because he was in a bad mood. He was in no mood to eat or talk to anyone. He was getting irritated every single second. He just wanted to sleep. He was not conscious. Everything that was happening around him was bothering him more.

That's why as soon as Annika took the bowl near to him, He angrily pushed the bowl to the ground. Which completely shocked Annika. She was shocked and took a step back. Before she could understand anything, Shivaay grabbed her hand tightly and said in a harsh and loud voice.. "Who gave you the courage to be stubborn with me? What do you think of yourself? I told you that I don't want to eat anything so why are you forcing me again and again? Stop showing me your concern. There's no need for that. Did you understand anything ?"

Annika's eyes turn red in fear. Till date no one had spoken to him in a loud voice. She was the only one who could order the others. And today for the first time in her life someone shouted at him.

Annika hiccuped and tried to say "I.. I.. not.. interrupted angrily by him". Shut up. Just shut up ! Not a word more, I don't want to hear anything. You are not my girlfriend or wife. So don't try to be an obedient wife or girlfriend in front of me. Stay within your limits. Ok ? He said sternly and walked away angrily. He entered his room and slammed shut the door.

Annika stumbled..she was not only feeling lonely and bad today but was extremely hurt. His harsh words were still echoing in his ears. He had seen so much anger in Shivaay's eyes for the first time in the last few days.

Did she really bother him ? He looked at the floor where all the dishes were badly spread, the bowls broken into pieces. She smiled painfully and thought..." Yes, Mr. Oberoi was right. She was nobody. She has no right to interfere in his affairs. She is just an outsider, nothing more."

How can she forget that she is not in her father's home ? Of course this is his house. He is the owner. She quietly cleaned all the mess and went to her room in the daze.

She didn't know why there was so much pain in her heart. She also could not understand why her words hurt her so much. Why did his words stab her ? She cried till midnight and could not even sleep properly !

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When Shivaay heard that Annika already left without having breakfast, He immediately dialled his Assistant number and ordered him to search for Annika's whereabouts. After a few minutes His Assistant informed him that Annika is in the company.

After hearing him, he hung up and immediately went towards his room and after taking a shower, he left for his office without having breakfast. When he arrived at the company he found her in the assistant area. When she saw him she formally greeted him and got busy with her work.

The whole day He tried to initiate a conversation with her, but every time she Royally ignored him and treated him as air. In the evening when He offered her a lift she was denied politely. Even She Genuinely thanked him for providing him shelter and Job.

He tried very hard to take her home with him, but she refused and informed him that now she will not live with him because she had already arranged a suitable place for herself. At last She told him that from now on she will never interfere in his personal matters and not bother him anymore.

She also tried to resign from the Job but He immediately refused and strictly told her that she couldn't leave this Job due to the six month contract. And if she tried to breach the contract in the middle, then she had to pay a Big price for his company. Without any choice Annika agreed to work with him unwillingly. Because She has no money to pay for breaching the contract. But not before telling him that after six months she will leave this Job.

She decided that from now on she will only focus on her work. After that, She left without giving him a chance to Speak anything. Shivaay silently follows her till her new residence, to see where she is living after leaving him.

When she entered the apartment, he left before ordering his Assistant to take care of Annika's safety

He got to know that she was living in this apartment with her childhood Best friend Naira, Who returned to London from Abroad two days ago.

Naira was abroad due to her studies And today when Annika visited the cemetery at the tomb of her late parents, She met with Naira there. When Naira got to know about Annika and her family she felt really bad for her. Naira came to London for a Job. She lives alone in her apartment so she told Annika to live with her. Last night After Shivaay's harsh behavior Annika was not ready to live in his home anymore so she agreed to share the apartment with Naira.

He wondered how much Annika is hurt by his behavior that she didn't give him a single chance to explain.

Yes, He is a cold Hearted man with no feelings and emotions , who never apologized to anyone for his behavior and Actions.

He never explained anything to anyone But in his entire life the first time He was willing to explain about his behavior in front of her, but she was not ready to listen and didn't give him a single chance. She even told him that She will leave this Job after six months. If that is the case, then he'll make sure she will not go anywhere because he will not let her leave.

Last night he really didn't intend to talk to her like that, but he was too angry. He was not in his senses. Nothing was in his hands, the only thing he could do was pour his anger on someone with his tongue. He lost his cool and unknowingly, she became his target. Other than her, if it was someone else they would have been in big trouble, but he couldn't bring himself to do anything to her after seeing her cry, It broke his heart. He doesn't know what she was doing to him. She is breaking through his walls. He is never used to being this soft. She was making him do things that he never did before for anyone sooner or later.

But She is really a stubborn girl. Hard to deal with. She left his home and after that ignored him like he didn't exist. He was stunned by her behavior. No one treats him like this. No one. But it was only a matter of time, He didn't want to bother her. That's why He was intentionally giving her space to clear her mind. He was not forcing her. But After some days she has to come back and live with him without any other choice and He will make sure of it.

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