*Shivay*
The car ride with uncle Rajesh made one thing clear, Shivay now knew he cant hurt Annika. Rajesh just asked one question "Do you love her Shivay" and Shivay didn't knew what to answer. He took sometime and said "I dont know uncle. Last few days have been a total mess. I dont know what all is going inside me but one thing is sure and that is Annika is innocent. I know all my life I have craved for the love of my parents and wanted to take the revenge but the point is what is Annika's fault in all this? From all the time that I have spent with her, my heart came to a conclusion that just like me, she has also suffered. I dont know what all she has gone through but I know that she has her own story of pain. I dont know if I could ever forgive her father but I know that I cant hurt her for something which she has not done"

*Rajesh*
Rajesh couldn't believe his ears. His plan is on the verge of backfiring. All his life he planned to destroy Shivay and finally when he led him to that path which would have taken Shivay to more pain, more hate, more suffering, Shivay is becoming weak. If Shivay wont take back his revenge, he would surely divert his mind and time to business which would ultimately take Rajesh's control and power and he cant let that happen. But somehow Rajesh knew that this is not the right time to say anything. He knew Shivay's feelings for Annika had started to change and for now he just needs to stay quiet.

*Annika*
She was so happy, Om was here. She missed him a lot and now he was here.  Om told her about Janhvi's health, she was showing some signs of improvement although still in coma. Annika felt happy. She also felt disappointed that she still couldn't figure out any information about her father. She was so happy when she came India but all that which happened in past didnt let her think anything else. All these days she spent in India just gave her some more bad memories like it did years ago. And then she thought about Shivay. Yes the only good thing about this trip was Shivay. Annika started to like his company. She would surely miss him once she goes back. She asked Om to take her back.
"Bhai, plz just lets go from here! I m missing maa alot. Plz lets go" Annika cried.

*Om*
Om felt strange, because from the time Annika grew senses all she requested him was to move back to India, to search the whereabouts of their father and now when she got a chance finally, she wants to go back.
"But Sugar, you always wanted to come here right? You wanted to find out about our father. Wont you do it now?" he asked her.

*Annika*
Annika was confused. Om always wanted to escape from India and the bad memories that it gave them. He never favoured her when she asked him to visit India and find out about their dad, to find out if he was even alive or not, to find out what all happened here in India which made their life a total mess but he always refused and now suddenly he wants her to do it.
"But bhai...You..." Annika was about to say more when Om said
" I know What all are you going to say but yes, now I want to find out about him. I want to know If he is alive or not. If we still have a hope or not. I was there with mom when you came here. Whenever I talked to her about dad, I saw tears escaping her eyes. She cant move, she cant speak, she cant do anything but her heart still beats for dad, her eyes still cries for him, she still longs for him and I want to do it for mom Annika. I want to know each and everything about our dad and that unfortunate night which made our life a horrifying reality."
Annika was in delimma. At one place she was so happy, the tears of joy were not ready to stop. This was her dream, to find out about her father and now even Om was with her but on the other hand she wanted to move back because she felt choked and suffocated in India. She could not tolerate Aman anymore. She wanted some time alone.

*Shivay*
He was feeling restless. The only thought which dominated his mind and heart was that Annika is leaving. How can she leave like that? She cant just go back. He didnt wanted to think anything else at this point of time. No revenge, no plan, his feelings for her, nothing. He just wanted her to stay. He didnt gave a damn about why? He had never felt all this for any girl in his life and he wanted to know why is Annika different? What is the rope that connects her to him? What is so special about her that his heart is not listening to him. He knew he doesn't have the right to stop her but still he wanted to give it a try.

*Annika*
She was reading a book to relax her mind and a very simple yet powerful qoute caught her eyes. The lines were "WE DETERMINE OUR DESTINY BY THE ACTIONS WE TAKE TODAY"
And she understood that what all she decides today will decide her fate. He knew she needs courage to stay back here but of course that courage would be worth staying back if she gets to know something about her father. She lost her love but is love only confined to a single person? Love is a special feeling and shares different relation with different people. She loved Aman but she equally loves her mother, her father and om. She has to do this for them. Just because of a single person she cant let her family suffer. She cant be selfish. She have to stay here. And she closed her eyes. Some tears escaped her eyes and a faint smile sorrounded her lips. Her heart felt light. She knew she is doing the right thing and suddenly his face came into light. Her eyes were closed but she could still see that familiar face, it was Shivay. She saw his face. Why was that happening? Why did she felt happy that she is staying back? Why did his face came into her mind? When she decided to go back, her heart felt as if something is not good, something really special is leaving behind, her heart felt heavy but now when she had decided to stay she is not feeling the same. Why did that feeling escaped when she saw Shivay's face even in eyes closed. She was still confused but she knew Shivay is special for her because he supported her in the most painful time of her life and he did all that without any greed of his own. He genuinely cared for her and she has rarely seen such men in her life except her own brother Om. She Decided to stay back and she felt happy that she have a genuince friend on whom she can rely. She was lost in her thoughts when she recieved a call.
"Unknown no" who is this calling she thought while picking up the call, only to listen his voice from the other side.
"Annika I want to meet you now! Can we meet? Plz" He said
"Is everything fine Shivay?"she replied
"Ill tell you everything, just meet me once" he spoke from the other side.
"Okay" she said.
"Ill text you the address and time. Be safe" he said and disconnected the call.
"Why did he sounded so tensed?" thought Annika.

*Shivay*
He decided to meet her and tell her everything. He just wanted this shit to end here. He wanted to ask her to stay back and he thought if she still decided to leave he would let her know the reality. he wanted to make sure that he clears all his doubts. He was not sure about her reaction but still he wanted to tell her why he met her, why he tried to be her friend, he wanted her to know his real motives so that he could feel light when she goes back. He could not let her go like this because this would always pierce his heart away, he would live in guilt. Also he wanted to know if she knows about her father's sins? Was she aware that her dad killed and destroyed his family? He Decided to let this dark chapter of his life come in front of her eyes, for he didnt wanted her to feel all her life that the Shivay she knew was actually so kindhearted. He wanted her to know the reality behind his immense interest in her life, although eventually he did all that because he actually cared for her but he wanted her to know the truth because he cant decieve her, she deserved to know the truth.

Precap : "What???" Annika shouted in shock.

Guys I decided not to write this FF if I didnt recieved the target but I think there is no use of setting any target. There are some people who are least interested about anyone's happiness. I will write this FF for my loyal readers who take time to vote and comment. I m sorry for being late, I suffered an accident. Plz read and tell me your views.
Thanku so much :)