Anika got scared of the smashing sound of Shivaay's phone and his anger. She could see his fury in his eyes. She tried to talk, but Shivaay started first.

'I've clearly told you that Ahaana Authentics is a classy, elegant and well respected brand not just in India but also in the world. And what did you just did??? You placed a scrap cloth as the choice of fabric for the finale look, huh??? You know what??? You're fired!!! Get out of my sight!', he burst out.

'Just a minute Mr.Shivaay Singh Oberoi! I'm very well aware of your brand's achievements and acknowledgments. Don't forget that I'm a fashion student. And what did I do??? I don't see any mistake in what I did. The only mistake I did was to try to complete the ridiculous task nahi homework you threw on me. Hadn't you given me such a short deadline, hadn't I become all panicky that day and loose the fabric that was supposed to be there. Yet, I smartly replaced it with another fabric; it's a different issue where it came from but; the point is you liked it. What did you say just now? That I put a scrap cloth for the finale look??? I put it??? Technically you put it there! You were the one who chose the finale look. You decided everything. And did you even asked me before putting my sketch there? No! You didn't! So this whole big mess was caused by you! Apne yeh saare raita phailaya hai! What are you going to do now? Fire yourself??? ', she asked sarcastically.

'The deal has been signed. And we have to proceed with the selected outfits no matter what. Otherwise it will be a huge defame for my brand', he said.

'So??? How does it even matter to me anymore??? You just fired me like a few minutes ago right??? So, to hell with you and your brand!!!', she gave him a befitting reply and was about to walk away. When he held her hand and twisted it behind her and pulled her closer towards him (like he always does in the show).

'What are you doing?', Anika asked him with much difficulty. Her breathing rate increased and she was clearly nervous of the proximity between them.

'I don't back off from any deal which I had signed. Neither would I change the fabric nor you are fired. I didn't hand over any termination letter so that makes you my employee STILL. I don't care what or how you will do it but I want that exact same fabric for my finale look!!! Do you understand???', he said in a deep husky voice yet the anger was very much visible in it. Then he lets her go.

'I will get the fabric in a week', she replied.

'Why do you need one week to get some fabric huh? Make sure you get ur within tomorrow', he ordered her.

'That's impossible! I bought the scarf when I was back there in Dehradun. So if you want me to get the fabric, I'll have to go to Dehradun right? And there I'll have to find out where it is being made and so on before getting it here right? Besides, if it's being issued by some well-known company then we have to approach them legally for the copyrights. How do you expect to do all this by tomorrow?', Anika questioned him sceptically.

'Fine! One week! Just 7 days! Now let's get back and begin the other works', he said and walked out. Anika wanted to scream her heart out but she controlled her feelings and went behind him.

As soon as they reached their office, Anika immediately got down and rushed to her workplace. She took her handbag and some necessary stuffs and was about to leave when Shivaay came in front of her.

'Where do you think you're going?', he asked her sternly.

'Swimming. It's extremely hot out there. So I thought some swimming would help. Obviously I'm getting ready to go to Dehradun. Now that you've given me only a week to do this job, do you expect me to sit here and sob like some daily soap heroine. Complaining about the plight I have got in my life. I'll be back with the fabric in a week', she said with full tadi and walked out.

'You're not going there alone!', his words stopped her. 'I've arranged my private jet. Its scheduled tomorrow morning. So we'll be leaving tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. Make sure to be ready by that time. Now finish your remaining work here', he said and left an astonished Anika there.

That evening in AniRi's apartment.

'Is he even normal or what? One minute he says "you're fired", the very next minute he says "you're still my employee". He says "he doesn't care what or how I will do it but I've to get the fabric for him" and then when I'm about to go, he became all nosy into my business'

'It's his business', Gauri corrected her.

'But he gave the job to me already na. So it's my business now. Where was I, yeah, he became all nosy into my business and then he said he'll come along. I thought I would get to escape Sadu Singh Oberoi for a week and get back to the streets of my hometown. But look at my 2 ruppee fate, that man is going to follow me to Dehradun. I can't just can't take this guy anymore. And you know what? I just found out another thing about him today. Gauri tell me what's your hobby?', she asked to Gauri who was sitting on her bed and Anika was bickering and ranting about Shivaay while packing her suitcase.

'My hobby? Why all of the sudden you are asking something unrelated', she asked surprisedly.

'It's all related. You answer me first!', she demanded impatiently.

'As if you don't know, I listen to music', she replied casually.

'And my hobby is to draw sketches and doodle right? [Gauri nodded swiftly] That's what we normal people do [Gauri looked at her with an eyebrow raised when she said the word normal] But you know what will the Sadu do? He'll break his phone! I mean who does that year?', Anika went on with her rant.

Same time at Oberoi Mansion.

Dadi and Om were questioning Shivaay about his sudden decision to go to Dehradun.

'It's all because of that Anika! [He told them the whole scenario] And now, I'll have to go there along with her to get the fabric', he said.

'But, why do you have to go along with her? She can manage it alone right?', Om asked Shivaay.

'She'll manage it alone? You know Om, she's just talented. But her behaviour is worse than that of a child. She speaks some weird language at times. She does some antics while doing her work. I'm following her because I'm worried she'll land in some trouble. She's like a walking trouble magnet. She can invite all the trouble on her', Shivaay told Om and Dadi.

'Billu puttar! Did you just say that you were worried for her, and that's why you are going along?', Dadi asked with a mischievous smile.

'Yeah.. I mean... urrmmm... she's going to get the fabric for my company, so if she lends in some trouble... it will be trouble for me and my company... I'm following her only because I'm worried about my company and myself. Nothing else', he reassured himself and did his infamous hair flick.

'You say whatever you want to say Billu, but I'm old enough to see and understand what's going on', Dadi said to herself.

PRECAP: Shivika in Dehradun.

-To be continued-

P.S. Guys, sorry to be repeating the same precap again. I had an idea recently; don't ask how it came to me, but here it is. Since I'm disappointing RiKara's fans by not giving them any scenes, should I or should I not make a spin-off of this book especially for Rikara. I'll do it only and only if I get more than 50 comments asking me to do so. I don't want to spend my time and energy to write on them if not many want it. Happy reading and Thank you!