Guys, I seriously wanted to end this book quite some time ago... but I'm going-on with it only because of your requests. And as I'm giving my best for you guys despite my hectic schedule, I expect you guys to give me some response as well. Lately, I've not been getting the responses I used to get. How will I know if you guys are enjoying the story or not if you don't let me know? I request you guys to share with me whatever you're feeling about it. If you think I'm dragging it unnecessarily... then fine, I'll end it. I'm not angry, just a bit upset. Please don't take me for granted.

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'We need to talk!', Shivaay whispered as they were dancing.

'Hmm... I'm listening!', Anika replied plainly.

'Anika, I'm really very sorry...', he began but was interrupted by her.

'How many times will you say sorry now? You've done the damage... now you have to mend it! I don't care how you're going to do it', Anika replied in full tadi and breaks away from him as the music stopped.

Everyone applauded for Shivika and the function was carried on with several dance performances, photo shoot session and dinner. Everything went on smoothly and once the function was over, everyone called it a day and went to bed. Everyone except for Shivika of course. Sleep was far away for both of them. Just then, Anika received a text from Shivaay asking her to meet him in the balcony.

'Anika, love, are you still awake? Please come to the balcony if you are. Our talk is still incomplete and I need to talk to you.'

'I've said whatever I wanted to. So the 'talk' is over for me.'

Shivaay got annoyed seeing the reply Anika sent. He decided that he will talk to her by hook or crook tonight and did his infamous hair flick before walking towards Anika's room. Her room door was unlocked, hence u sneaked in stealthily. Anika was in tears when he entered. She was sitting by the edge of her bed and wiping the silent tears that were betraying her eyes. He kneeled down in front of her and wiped her tears off.

'Why are you here?', she questioned him sternly after removing his hand from her face.

'I said we need to talk!', he told her in SSO mode.

'You think you're in the position to talk to me like this? I already told you to mend things first! And make it quick, before our marriage', she spat out and was about to go when he held her back by back-hugging her.

'Don't go! How am I supposed to mend things if you refuse to talk? I know I messed up big time and hurt you badly. Despite that, you're giving me another chance to mend things. So here I am to mend everything with you. If you don't listen and talk to me, then how are we supposed to set everything right? Please Anika... please', Shivaay pleaded.

'Shivaay... You were about to leave me just because my Dad imposed the condition to bring your family on you and that too without asking your family. You gave up without even trying for me. Do you even have the slightest idea of how much it breaks me? Can you even imagine how hard it was for me to hide all this feelings inside me and smile outside? I was nearly dying Shivaay!!! My entire life, I never once had to do that. Today, because of you I'm faking myself in front of everyone that matters the most to me especially you!!! I'm not strong Shivaay. I'm not at all strong. You know what? Mallika was right. I should have played hard to get. I shouldn't have accepted my feelings for you right away. I was an easy catch right? That is why you could just simply let go of me, right???', she reprimanded him as she broke away from the hug he was holding her in.

'Anika... wha... what are you saying... easy catch and all???', Shivaay was still digesting her words.

'Yes Shivaay! Easy catch. Why is that term wrong? I mean like you didn't work hard for me. I just fell for you and we were together. That is exactly why when you had a choice of either leaving me or work to get me... you chose to leave me! I don't even think that you love me!', she rebuked with more anger but was stopped by SSO.

'You said it today, never ever say it in the future!', he shouted and then twists her hand behind her frame. ' I love you more than I can ever express myself! Do you understand???', he hissed in anger.

He kept mum all these while because it was his mistake. He should never have had the thought of leaving her like that. But, now, she's accusing him of not loving her. Even in his life, he's never fallen for anyone the way he fell for her. She is his lifeline and his lifeline is accusing him of something really heavy.

'Why is it bitter to hear?', she questioned him. 'You just heard it and you're feeling this angry! I had to see it through your actions Shivaay! It hurts a lot Shiv...', sobs took over her sentence. While crying her head fell on his shoulders.

'And yet, I can't hate you!! I can't go away from you!! I love you Shivaay!!! I really do. You made my believe in fairy-tale stronger and then you yourself break it!!!', she sobbed badly as she said out those words. He lets go of his grip on her hand and hugs her tightly.

'Anika, I'm really... trully... am... very sorry... you tell me... I'll do whatever it takes to fix all of this! I promise!', he uttered while hugging her closely.

'Pinky promise?', Anika asked as she breaks the hug.

Shivaay nodded and makes the pinky promise with her.

'Now tell me! What should I do?', he asked her.

'Shivaay, I want you to first get closer with your parents', she said out with a bit fear.

PRECAP : Still the same.

- To be continued -

P.S. Guys, please suggest a place for Shivika's wedding. Mussorie or Mumbai? Shall we make it a destination wedding or not? Suggestions please! And yes, I typed this chapter bit by bit this whole day despite having straight classes from 8 in the morning till 9 in the night. Silent readers, at least one vote guys. I know it's short but I tried my best. Pinky promise. That's all for now. Happy Reading.