Shivaay reached Sanjana's home after completing the formalities regarding the case.

He called Sanjana on his way to ask about Annika, who informed him that Annika is home alone. She got an emergency case and will be back till night.

Shivaay frowned looking at the door locked. Maybe she's sleeping.

He used the spare key to enter and directly went towards Annika's room to check on her but she wasn't there. He started searching for her but all in vent as she was no where to be found.

His heart started beating in wild pace.

"Where the hell are you Annika!" He yelled loudly walking towards her room when his eyes spotted something placed on side table of Annika's bed.

He picked it up with trembling hands, it was a letter and a pendrive.

Dear Shivaay!

The time you'll get this letter, I'll be gone. I'm so sorry for breaking your heart again. I love you so much and i know you deserve the world, that's why I'm going away. I don't want you to marry me, it will give you nothing.

Going away from you but will always be there with you! My heart belongs to you and will always belong to you.

Do play the video I've left in pendrive. Consider it as my final good-bye. Will always hope to meet you, Again!

Good bye, Sorry and I love you!

Yours forever
Annika!

Shivaay cried out loud reading that letter. It can't be true, she can't leave him again!

He played the video, Annika can be seen sitting on with a guitar. Teats were flowing from her eyes and she was sobbing.

Bhula dena mujhe
Hai alvida tujhe
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

Safar ye hai tera
Ye raasta tera
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

She sobbed wiping her tears.

Ho teri saari shohratein
Hai ye dua
Tujhi pe saari rehmatein
Hai ye dua

Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

Bhula dena mujhe
Hai alvida tujhe
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

Bhula dena mujhe
Hai alvida tujhe
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

Safar ye hai yera
Ye raasta tera
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina
Tujhe jeena hai
Mere bina

He cried until he fell asleep.

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6 months later~

She was working in kitchen, washing the dishes when she heard the doorbell rang.

She- I'm coming.

But the person on door was continuously knocking.

She- I said I'm coming, why are you--

Her words died in mouth looking at the person standing on door.

(How many of you remember this scene? This scene is the first scene of this book Besties. We have came a long way!)

He looked so much better than the last time, his hair were now back to their normal length, his eyes weren't baggy this time and she can't miss the sweet small playing on his lips.

She- Shiva-ay!

Shivaay- Yes Annika, Me!

He replied with a charming smile.

Annika- Why are you here?

She asked avoiding looking at his face.

Shivaay- For you, my love!

Annika looked at him horrified, here she thought he must have moved on in his life because he never came to search for her in last 6 months.

Annika- Me? I left you Shivaay! You are not angry at me?

Shivaay- You left me because you needed time to digest everything going on in your life. I wanted to give you time, but now I can't live away from you anymore. These 6 months have been nothing but a complete torture, i thought i lost you again!

Annika- I'm sorry!

Saying this Annika hugged him tightly.

Shivaay- So Ms. Sharma or should i say Writer Sharma, are you ready to spend your life with me?

Annika- How do you know?

Shivaay- Was keeping a close check on you, Baby! I've seen you visiting two-three publishers. So what's the status?

Annika- It's finalized by a publisher, work is in progress.

Shivaay- I'm happy for you, Love!

Annika- I'm sorry for everything Shivaay!

Shivaay- I forgive you for everything Annika!

Annika- I love you, Bubs!

She said like she used to say in their college days.

Shivaay- I love you, Nini!

He replied hugging her.

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Shivaay's POV~

"And the best writer award goes to very gorgeous, very talented and a warrior Annika Sharma." The host announced.

I stood up from my place clapping and whistling.

Shivaay- Congratulations, Love!

Annika- Thank you, Honey!

She kissed my cheek before walking towards the stage.

I can't tell how proud i am! She fighted it all and stood strong like a warrior. Her first book was published 5 years ago and gained popularity more than they expected.

Annika's voice pulled me back from my thoughts.

Annika- I want to Thank you all for considering me deserving for this award. I don't have many people in this world to dedicate this award, it's solely dedicated to the love of my life, My main man, Mr. Shivaay Singh Oberoi.

She pointed her award at me and blew a flying kiss, i smiled happily.

Annika- I wanted to say this to every girl out there, Don't be scared of anyone or anything. There's nothing a woman can't do, i repeat nothing.

"That raped woman" is the best book I've written. I was confused about publishing this book because all my books which my readers loved were either love stories or drama. This one is story of my life. I was forced to leave my boyfriend, i was forced to marry some older guy, i was abused by him, i was forced to abort my child, i was raped, i was questioned about my character just because i wasn't a virgin when i got married.

When a guy loosed virginity, he is considered as a cool dude but if a woman looses it, she gets questioned about her character. People who ruined my life are my own parents and No I'm not getting back to them. They shattered my inner piece, i still can't forgive myself for choosing my parents over my boyfriend. Yeah it sounds weird but things like this happen. Parents who raised you aren't always right.

I'm so proud of what I'm today! I'm happy and contented. This is my 5th best writer award and i can't believe it. Thank-you so much for all the love you guys give. Love you all and i love you the most Shivaay, you're my world.

I looked up to stop my tears from falling, i was so proud of my girl.

It has been 5 years and i can't thank god enough. She came as a pure blessing in my life and then went away ruining everything. But then she came back, all broken and devasted. Now, we are together and so in love that we can't even think of a life without each other.

So this was our twisted love story, this was all what we lived, this was all we both have gone through.

This is how I MET HER AGAIN!

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THANK-YOU ALL FOR BEING A PART OF THIS AMAZING JOURNEY BESTIES ❤️

I KNOW YOU GUYS WANTED TO SEE SHIVIKA'S HAPPY LIFE BUT THIS STORY STARTED AS A CRIME FICTION AND I WANTED TO FOCUS ON THAT ONLY. WILL POST AN INSTAGRAM CHAPTER SOON. TILL THEN GOOD-BYE 💕

LOVE ❤️
~N 🥀