Exams done ... results out and cleared with distinction so am all happy happy... as a treat next part earlier than expected....

Annika entered the mansion just after 6pm and walked straight to her room. She saw that none of the clothes of her siblings were packed and neither were any of them in the room. She wanted to yell at them but she understood the bond they shared with everyone here and let them have their time now. She wanted to rest for a while as well but then decided against it and started to pack, but then her slight headache of afternoon had turned into a full blown one and it was hard for her to keep her eyes open. She decided to sleep for a while.

Gauri and Om went to the park which was like a regular hang out joint for them. When Annika had called Gauri and informed them of going back, Gauri was really upset and had called Om immediately to the park. He reached there an hour ago but this girl hasn't said her word. He decided to give her some time and finally she spoke as the sun started to set, "We are going back home Om, and by weekend I will have to go back to college", she spoke looking straight in front. He looked at her and slowly interwined their fingers, "Gauri, I understand your upset but you have to finish your course and come back, and waise how far is Mumbai – Delhi I will come and see you", he spoke calmly but inside he was also breaking at the thought of her going. He knew she had to go back but they had avoided talking about this.

"I don't know why Annika, though, suddenly took the decision of going back couldn't you guys stay here till you guys go and then she could shift", he spoke in a trance and she sharply looked at him.

"No, No I don't mean that, I don't want that Annika stay alone, but, I want to spend more time with you", he spoke with a slight pout at the end.

"I Know Om I don't know why Di decided this but nevertheless let's just spend time here for now and go a little late and hope that we don't go tonight but tomorrow morning", she spoke looking at their intertwined hands. Both then looking at the sun go down completely and the street lights of the park come on which threw their reflection on to the water to look like sparkling stars.

Rudra had spent all day playing Saahil as he didn't know when he would get another partner to play video games again with. They both cribbed on them going back but continued their games all afternoon and evening.

Annika woke up, her headache slightly better, she looked at the time which read 8.30pm. She hurriedly got up and packed all the clothes, dumping everything into the bags and requested one of the house helps to help carry the bags down.

Shivaay walked into the house around the same time as Om and Gauri. The trio standing and talking when Annika walked down with the bags. Dadi who was sitting in the hall saw all the bags and instantly questioned Annika, "Puttar, where are you going with all these bags?" Instantly the trio looked towards Annika, Om and Gauri had a very sinking feeling, they didn't know what it was but didn't want to part just yet.

"Dadi, am going home. The function is over now we cant wait here." Annika spoke with a little hurt.

"And who is it that asked you to leave?"

Before Annika could form an answer, Tej Singh Oberoi spoke, "I did Ma, the function is over and I think they should go home, how long will they stay here."

"Chup kar Tej, Annika will stay here till I want her to stay here. This is my decision and I wouldn't want anyone to interfere."

"But Ma..."

"I said No, I know why you're doing it, but I will not allow it." Spoke Kalyani Singh Oberoi with determination knowing both of her grandsons are slowly falling for the two sisters.

Tej just stormed out of the hall.

"Annika you're not going anywhere."

"Please dadi, don't force me to stay. I won't like it, if there are any issues in your house because of us. Please understand Dadi. I don't want to disrespect you but please am requesting you."

Dadi couldn't say no, as she understood Annika's plight but requested her to stay here for the night and go tomorrow morning. Annika agreed.

The dinner was a relative silent affair with no much discussion and everyone quietly retired to their rooms. Rudra took Saahil to sleep with him for the night. Om requested Annika if he could take Gauri for a walk in the lawns. They have gone before a lot of times and he has never asked Annika but today he felt he should. She readily agreed.

Annika quietly moved towards the swimming pool and saw Shivaay sleeping on the recliner opposite the pool. She had a shy smile lingering at the end of her lips. She bent down close to him to see his serene face, he suddenly opened his eyes and... splash!! Annika was in the water, the way Shivaay opened his eyes scared her resulting in her moving back.

Looking at her, he couldn't hold back his laugh and just burst out , she had never seen him laugh openly and she started to smile. soon she realised it wasn't with her but he was laughing at her and she pouted like an angry small baby. He looked at her looking so cute that he forwarded his hand but well, the billi has other plans and pulled him in. Now it was her turn to laugh.

Looking at her laugh at him, he pulled her closer turning her hand behind her back. The move so sudden that she almost was onto him and the laugh long gone. Their bodies plastered together and the clothes stuck as second skin.

This wasn't doing Shivaay any good as he could almost feel her entire body, the dips and the curves. The pool had cold water but due to the heat rising between the two it felt as if the water was hot. They looked into each other's eyes and the desire was clearly visible. Unable to control himself Shivaay placed a kiss on her temple, her breathing turning uneven, the sensations forming at the pit of her stomach came full throttle and she wasn't able to stop him. Her left hand moving upto his kurta clutching it tight. He bent down further running his nose the length of her face from her jaw towards her nose, rubbing their noses together and placing a kiss at the corner of her lips.

She smiled lightly as he moved further down and she held her breath releasing it finally when she felt his lips at the nape of her neck. She felt her body burning with every place that he touched. She felt her body would wither away if he wouldn't have held her. As Shivaay looked up again almost about to capture her lips, the phone rang which was kept at the side table.

Coming out of their trance they both looked at each other.Shivaay cursed himself for not controlling thinking she would regret it , but the hue on her face cleared his doubts and he just held her hand bringing her out of the pool. He wrapped her in one of the towels kept at the side. She smiled and almost running went to her room with Shivaay sheepishly smiling ruffling his hair.