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Anika couldn't sleep that night with thought that what would be Shivaay's reaction when he comes to know about all this fiasco. Will be get angry on her? She wasn't the one to fear but she had heard the rumour of Shivaay being ruthless when it comes to his family.

She was tossing around the bed but sleep was far away, she looked at the watch and saw it was already 6 in the morning. She knew she wouldn't be able to sleep now,  she quickly changed into her sports bra and joggers and walked out towards garden area to do some excercise and meditation in order to calm her mind.

She felt someone's gaze on her and turned around to find no one. She shrugged off the feeling and continued stretching exercises.

"Good morning" her breath hitched as he heard his voice. She slowly turned around, there he stood in jogging clothes looking all fresh and healthy. It would be a lie if someone would say that he was down the fever until yesterday.

"Uhh...Good Morning, She wished back. How do you feel now?"

"I'm all good. Thank you." He answered making her nod.

I think he still isn't aware about the news or else abb tak pura ghar sar pe utha liya hota! Anika thought looking at him who was now warming up.

"Umm.. Shivaay" she called while he hummed continuing his stretching.

"Shivaay...I need to tell you something important." This gained his attention making him fully turn towards her.

"Say"

"Voh...umm... yesterday something happened, Shivaay was patiently waiting for her to continue. Anika was trying not to show her nervousness, it's related to Om!"

"What about Om?" He asked now taking a step closer.

"While you were down with fever, Om was arrested in case of smuggling drugs from India to abroad as drug packets were found in his handmade statue that was gonna shipped abroad." Anika looked up to see his reaction, his face was blank and he showed no trace of emotion.

"I know we should have told you but you were not well and I thought...

"And you thought the news isn't important to share! Right?" His voice lacked emotion.

"No..that is not.. Shivaay..

"No, you know how much my brothers are important to me. Hell, they are part of me. How could you not share such important news with me Anika, how could you?" His hands caught her shoulders, she trembled looking at the anger surfacing, his hold was too tight and would surely leave bruises.

"Shivaay...I know how much OmRu mean to you and just listen to me first. Bhai has already appointed detectives and they are looking for the culprit, don't worry we will get to them soon." She tried calming him down.

"That's not the point here Anika, who the hell do you think you are ? Huh! Omkara matters to me more than my health and how dare someone accused him falsely. You didn't do correct Anika, you had no right to do that!" He shouted at her before pushing her and walking away inside.

Tears escaped her eyes not because of the physical pain but the pain of the bitter words he spoke to her. Couldn't he understand her point of view, couldn't he listen to her before judging her. She was hurt and somewhere she knew this was gonna happen. She hissed as a burning sensation crossed her shoulders.

Wiping her tears, she rushed back to her room and locked her door. She stood Infront of mirror looking at the purple bruise forming on her shoulder region. Her right hand hurted more as it had recently recovered from the fracture and now the bruise made it worse.

She wiped her tears that were not stopping. She hated him to bring this weak side of her, she was always strong and fierce but when someone near to her would hurt her she couldn't help but fall weak.

'He has no right to assault you physically Anika', her brain spoke.

'He didn't mean to, he was just angry'. Her heart replied.

'That's a pathetic excuse, he doesn't deserve you', brain answered.

'He would apologize once his anger would subside. He cares for you Anika, he is just not in his correct mind', her heart defended him.

"Anika...Anika" continues knock on her door brought her back from her thoughts. She quickly wore a top that hid her bruises well and quickly opened the door.

"Bhai, is everything okay?" Anika asked as Arnav entered her room looking a bit tensed.

"Detectives aren't able to find the clue that could help reach the culprit. We only have time till evening or else Om would be jailed."

"Bhai, she sat beside him. Shivaay knows about it." She spoke .

"How?"

"Today morning, in the garden. I told him everything and he quickly went away inside the mansion. You guys can work together maybe!"

"Hmm....that would make things more easy. Arnav agreed. Meet you down." Anika nodded, Arnav kissed her forehead before walking out.

Anika sighed and walked in bathroom to get ready. Walking out with only towel wrapped around her body, she sat Infront of her mirror and grabbed antiseptic cream to apply on her bruises.

"Ani.." her room door swiftly opened making her gasp and Shivaay walked in, his words stopped in a mid, his eyes took in her state ..

"Sorry.. I didn't mean to barge in.." Shivaay turned around apologizing. The purple bruises on her shoulder didn't miss his eyes, he rushed out of her room while Anika stood there still not believing that her so called fiance walked in and saw her half naked, only wrapped in the towel.

She thought she had locked the door but she was wrong, she swiftly ran and locked the door first, her cheeks had red hue , she was embarrassed. Applying the cream, she wore her clothes and styled her hair into the ponytail. Making sure she looks decent, she walked out of her room downstairs to see everyone already present .

Her eyes locked with Shivaay's who was busy talking on phone yet looking at her. She looked away , she was mad at him more like hurt by him. She wished everyone and stood beside her mother.

"Anika, go have breakfast, I have made aloo puri for you." Anika's mom said looking at her.

"Thanks maa." Anika walked in the dining hall and quickly served herself a plate.

"Ahmm..ahmm" Shivaay walked in clearing his throat. She looked up and stopped eating.

"Umm. ..

"Bhabhi!" Rudra's voice interrupted Shivaay cutting the akward tension between them.

"Good morning Rudy"

"Morning Bhabhi. Jaldi kuch khaane ke liye do, jabardast bhook lagi hai" Rudra whined grabbing seat beside her.

"Yeh lo aloo-puri , vaise where is Om?" Anika asked looking behind him.

"He is getting ready. You know Om spends more time in taking care of his hair than any ladies would do!" Rudra joked stuffing his mouth with Aloo-puri.

"I don't think today is your cheat day Rudra?" Om asked walking in.

"Abb Bhabhi itne pyaar se Aloo-puri khila rahi hai toh thodi mana karunga O! " Om shook his head and grabbed the plate that Anika has served for him.

"Bhaiya, aap kyu waha khade ho putle(statue) ki tarah, yaha aaiye aur breakfast kijiye."

"No thanks Rudy , I already had my breakfast. Excuse me." He walked away.

.... To be continued.

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Will Shivaay apologize? If yes, will Anika forgive him?

Will culprit be caught or will Om have to go to jail?

To know what happens next,Stay tuned!

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