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Sharon, the assistant approached Shivaay when he saw him entering their office. Shivaay noticed this and made faces. He faked a smile shook hand with sharon like a gentleman and they introduced themselves.

"Welcome, Mr Oberoi. We are so pleased with your visit. Anything we can help you? ", he asked Shivaay softly while Shivaay watched him in confused. The man standing before him is looking so tough but sounds so soft. His gesture not at all suit with his manly figure.

"Thank you, Mr George. I came here regarding some personal work. You can carry on with your work", Shivaay spoke politely.

"Make yourself comfortable, Mr Oberoi. I'll be right back", saying this sharon dashed out from the waiting lounge and entered again with a servant who's holding a coffee tray. "it's our responsibility to look after our guest, Mr Oberoi and we are always praised for our excellent hospitality", he spoke proudly.

Shivaay nodded and took the coffee cup in his hand. Shivaay was wearing a handmade sweater with a matching brown pant. Sharon saw this and exclaimed happily "Omg.. Mr Oberoi, i feel so overwhelmed now. This sweater is designed by me. This is our latest winter collection".

Meanwhile, Anika saw Shivaay in the waiting room from the transparent glass door. She quickly started to pack her things while giving instruction her team members about their leftover works.  Then she saw Ms Blonde approaching her.

"Owh Yeah, Ms Trivedi, I just met with your fiancé, Mr Oberoi. Have a nice day", Ms Blonde smiled to Anika who in return gave a confusing smile. Did Shivaay introduce himself as her fiancé, the mere thought couldn't help her from blushing.

The other side, Shivaay got really annoyed with Sharon's weird behavior. "You know what, Mr Oberoi? My hand work look so perfect on you as if it's specially made for you". He clearly saw Shivaay's face which shows how irritated he was. But took it in a different way, Sharon spoke. "Owh Mr Oberoi, you look so unsure. If you don't believe let's check your dress's label, our company's name will be printed there". Slowly Sharon neared Shivaay trying to pull out the collar of his fabric to show their company's brand.

Shivaay's anger reached it's peak. In a swift, he grab Sharon's wrist and pushed him back. He just held his wrist for few seconds, but the grip was so hard that Sharon's eyes cried in pain. Since Sharon was wearing watch on his wrist, he was sure that it'll leave some marks there. But Shivaay maintained his calm posture as if nothing happened but with a cunning smirk. Before more damage could happened, Anika grabbed Shivaay's arm and left from there, of course after bidding bye to Sharon who's unclasping his wrist watch with shaking hand. She failed to notice the tension between the two men.

Shivaay jerk Anika's hand making her to frown and adjusted his collar. "You're late", he muttered still annoyed with Sharon's inappropriate behavior. "Correction! You're early. I'm on time", Anika told intertwining their hands together but Shivaay unclasped their hand and held her by waist making her to smile widely.

"You wait here, I'll get the car", saying this Shivaay left to car park. Driving the car to the lobby, he saw Anika with someone. Shivaay curled up his fist when that someone turned out to be Sharon. Sharon was hugging Anika. Slowly Shivaay got down from the car and moved towards them. He also saw Sharon kissed Anika's cheek and hugged her again. Anika's face held a horrified expression.

Shivaay paced up his foot steps. Anger arose him. By then, Sharon already left the place, Shivaay immediately cupped her face and asked her if she is alright. He was sure that Sharon might told her something bad which clearly shows her changed facial expression. But before Shivaay could reach Sharon, Anika dragged him to their car. Got into the car, Anika took out her water bottle and gulped down the whole content. In the meantime, Shivaay got her handbag and took out the wet tissue and wiped her cheek. His act made her confused. Anika crooked her eyebrow as if asking for an explanation. "He kissed you, i don't like that ", came his reply, a very calm one.

Anika burst out laughing. He already got so worried watching Anika's expression when Sharon hugged her. Without giving a proper reason, she just dragged him to their car. Actually they are now on the way to their lunch date. Adding in, she's laughing for no reason. Is she teasing him for his jealousy act, he wondered. Taking a deep breath, Anika spoke. Somehow she controlled laughing.

"Why? What if he kissed me?", came her question.

"Only i have the rights! you better maintain some distance with him", Shivaay warned her.

"Hey,  hello i should tell you that! How long you talked with him ,Shivaay? ", Anika shoot another question suppressing her laugh.

"Why.. ", before he could answer, Anika spoke in between. "You look sexy with this hairstyle. Raw, hot and sexy with your magical ocean eyes", Anika told in a dramatic way making Shivaay to turn red, he blushed but it didn't last long when Anika continued,  "That's what Sharon told me. I think it's love at first sight. He loves you Shivaay", She whispered the last line.

Shivaay's eyes went wide showing the same horrified expression that Anika showed earlier. He pressed the brake paddle harshly, which made Anika almost to hit the dashboard. Shivaay was fast enough to place his hand over her shoulder region to prevent her from getting hurt. Anika apologized for her carelessness. He quickly fastened her seat belt, still couldn't get over from the shock.

"what!?", He could only whisper. "But ho.. You told me that he already in a relationship. Ok leave it,  but why me? Like him I'm a man too", he added.

"First of all, he is Eliass George then he changed his name as Sharon. Secondly, he broke off yesterday. Thirdly, Shivaay... He's a gay and now he LOVES YOU! How romantic! Love at first sight ", Anika told and the later laughed.

Observing everything right from they day he worn heels, painted nails, striking colorful clothes and his today's behavior, everything make sense. He could join the dots easily. He was actually trying to flirt with Shivaay just now. "How dumb i am", Shivaay cursed himself. Thinking about the incident where Shivaay twisted Sharon's wrist, he deserved that, even more than that, Shivaay thought. As adding more heat, Anika's loud laugh made him real mad.

"Listen, Can you stop laughing please! Okay, now we're going to our hotel first. I need to change ", He told and Anika watched him in confusion. "He was just keep on touching me here and there, before you came so...",

"Don't be so narrow Shivaay. Why your have to change now? He just touched you, nothing else. Respect him, okay. First, wipe off this disgusting expression from your face, please! There's nothing disgusting happened",  Anika spoke being little angry. She thought he will take it in a funny way. Rest in peace to her kind thoughts. She forgot that the man sitting beside him is Shivaay Singh Oberoi who'll act so fast not minding anything only to be regret later.

"Hey, what disgusting look?... I'm just annoyed with your loud laugh. But whatever it is, i just hate him. You too better be careful around him. Now tell me what you wanna have?", He asked and came the reply "Anywhere you want. Actually Shivaay he's right. You really look good in this dress and you look cute in shaved head. Not bad haan". Anika told slightly poking his shoulder. Shivaay smiled shyly to the compliment he received.

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Anika helped Shivaay with his final packing. Both really had a great time spending together and finally the time for Shivaay to leave has came too. Shivaay zipped  his luggage and turned towards Anika. Shivaay got Anika after so long, same goes to Anika. They just wanted to spend their days like these always, together forever. Shivaay have no heart to leave Anika while Anika don't want to let go Shivaay but both decided to suppress their emotions. They don't want to be each others weakness. Shivaay lifted his luggage from the bed and placed it on the floor. One glance at Anika, he spread his arm wide and the next second he found Anika hugging him tightly. Anika silently cried on his shoulder. How much they going to miss this warmth. Shivaay reciprocate the hug pulling Anika more into his embrace and kissing her hairlines. Anika rested her foot on his and hugged Shivaay even tighter.

Holding her close to his chest, Shivaay spoke, "i know Anika, it's not any prank. You lied for me, so that i won't feel bad. I'm sorry if i made you uncomfortable anywhere", Anika broke the hug and starred him blankly not knowing on what Shivaay speaking about.

"when i ask you to sleep with me, i saw some hesitation on your face. I swear i didn't meant in wrong way, Anika. And i know it's all because of my previous misbehavior towards you. I'm sor.. ", before he could complete, Anika placed her palm on his mouth from preventing him to speak further.

"How many times you going to ask this sorry again and again! Yeah i don't want to hurt you but it's not like what you're thinking. You never made me uncomfortable, Shivaay. And it's not like we never shared the same bed before. To be honest, i really don't know what was the feeling was. Uncomfortable, scared, uneasiness i don't know", Anika revealed truthfully. She don't want to drag this matter anymore.

"This is my biggest fear. Anika, i don't want you to be scared around me. I want you to be yourself, carefree and comfortable. You know how painful it was? I saw your scared eyes that day. And i know only I'm responsible for your state now, only me and my idiotic behavior, no one else. I don't know what i can do to compensate your pain and make myself free from this guilt, i just don't know", Shivaay spoke letting out a painful sigh. No matter how much he tried to be normal, he fails everytime. Once Anika had confessed that she is scared to face him, he felt as if his heart was stabbed with hundreds of knives. That was before they sort out things between them, now they decided to give a chance to their relationship and accepted each other. But when he saw those scared eyes of Anika again, it pained him more. When the reason is him, the pain became unbearable.

"Nothing like that Shivaay , when you said 'sleep with me' that word really triggered me. But i swear, i never felt that way after that. I'm all fine now. I'm sorry if my actions hurt you. I never thought you'll take this matter so seriously. And you know what, you are already doing more than you can do. Don't be so hard on yourself, Shivaay please. First, stop blaming yourself for everything. We will be fine, okay. Maybe we need some more time", Anika spoke caressing his chest above his suit upwards and downward. She tried to convince him. It's true she got jerk with his sudden demand to sleep with him. Her mind went wild with all kind of negative thoughts. Her past incidents with Ashwin and Shivaay triggered her badly. But now she know she's in safe hand. There's no second thought about her safety and discomfort. The man standing before her is literally dying in guilt. According to her, he is in more pain than her. For now she have to make him understand and ease his pain. She don't want him to go home carrying big burden in his already weak heart.

After few minutes of talks, Anika succeeded in convincing Shivaay. She finally able to bring back the smile on his face. On go back time, Shivaay restricted Anika to follow him to the Airport as it already night. The journey between their hotel and Airport is also quite distance and most importantly Anika have to return back alone after sending off Shivaay. So Shivaay was too adamant on not letting Anika to follow him till Airport. After a couple of hugs, kisses, sweet words and silent tears, Shivaay left to Airport and Anika decided to go through her work once again knowing she can't sleep for the night.

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As soon as Shivaay stepped into Mumbai Airport, he became the hot topic of the town. His new look, to be prescribe. Whole media got their new headlines. Different media spread different rumors nationwide as breaking news.

The current CEO of Oberoi Empire, Mr Shivaay Singh Oberoi found sudden belief in god and religious? The young CEO found with shaved head, is that symbolizes his spiritual rebirth?

Shivaay Singh Oberoi the most eligible bachelor and CEO of Oberoi Empire found with shaved head in Mumbai Airport. As per the source, he has returned from France. Is Mr Oberoi suffering from any deadly disease? Was he taking treatment in France? Are the Oberois trying to hide this matter from the world?

Latest report tells that the young Oberoi is suffering from brain tumor and is undergoing treatment with top professionals  in France. Will he be able to fight his life back? If not, who'll be the next CEO of Oberoi Empire?

The news  reached Oberoi Mansion before Shivaay could reach. Same as others,  the Oberois too puzzled about his new look. While Shivaay surrounded by the media people, his faithful employee Khanna dodged everyone and helped Shivaay get into his car safely. Once reached Oberoi Mansion, he was welcomed by everyone with a smiling face but the next second bombarded with dozens of questions.

The Oberois thought not to disclose about his rendezvous. They wanted to deal it with both Shivaay and Anika. So they skipped everything about his so call business trip and only focused on his now shaved head. Shivaay used the same cooked up story that he previously told to Anika to his family as well, which is the same story of sleepy hairdresser and stuff.

Shivaay too don't want to reveal anything to his family now. He can't handle his family's teasing all alone. Be whatever it is, be it scolding, teasing or any punishment, he wanted to face them with Anika by his side. Then what for they called as better half.

The Oberois not at all convinced with Shivaay's reasoning but they didn't show any disagreement on their faces. They just flashed him a knowing smile. Then it should be something related with Anika too, they fixed.

"Now all your hair shampoo and hair gel belongs to me. Yayy! Thank you so much, bhaiyaa", Rudy exclaimed happily with twinkling eyes making Shivaay to frown. Before Shivaay could react, Rudy already ordered on of their house maid to shift all hair products of Shivaay to his room. Chuckling at his younger brother, Shivaay retired to his room lazily.

While facing the media, Shivaay decided to go with their first rumor. God and religious activity sounds better then the other life threatening news. He just shaved his head but now rumor to be suffering from deadly disease. More worst, they already started to count his days and expecting the next CEO election. It's true that life of public figures and celebrities are not a cake walk. Can't they have their own peaceful private life. They even have to inform about their new toilet mat color it seems.

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