When Shivika entered the lobby, Om, Gauri, Mallika, Chanda and Khanna were surpressing their laughters. They knew that Shivaay would throw a huge tantrum if they laughed at him. But Gauri wasn't able to control it anymore and burst into laughters causing the others to laugh as well.

'Shivaay! Carry your bride in your arms na!', Om teased him.

Shivaay and Anika felt awkward. Really awkward.

'Shut up Om! And why are you all laughing? Is it that funny? Misunderstandings happens everywhere. Now drop this matter here itself. Chapter closed. Khanna, give me my room keys! I'll get there on my own!', he roared and went off after taking his keys. Everyone left to their respective rooms after that. Anika was thinking of something by the window while gazing at the stars when Gauri entered her room.

'What happened Anika? What are you thinking?', she asked while settling down opposite her.

'Nothing Gauri! I'm just very tired. I need rest. Let's talk tomorrow', she bluntly said. Gauri understood that Anika is pondering on something and left leaving her to think on her own.

'How is she?', Om asked as soon as Gauri came out of the room.

'She's thinking about something but she didn't share it with me. But don't worry she'll say it soon or later! I think we both should hit the bed as well', Gauri suggested and Om complied right away.

'Wait a minute, how is Shivaay Sir?', Gauri asked.

'He's normal now. Hulk smash mode is gone. He was just embarassed a little while ago. So he got angry, yelled at us and left!', Om explained.

'Hmmm... but we need to work harder to make whatever the manager said to happen!', Gauri spit out with a huge grin. Om just smiled at her and both went to their respective rooms.

The next morning, all of them headed to the venue which is nearby the beach. The models there were having a training on the stage including Mallika. Shivaay and Anika were checking the decorations and settings there. As usual, while working Shivaay would be in his SSO mode. He was keep on finding fault in everything. Anika was jotting down all the points for things that has to be changed. Then at one point, she got a little annoyed when he was criticizing the colour of the red carpet being too bright and it has to be changed to a shade darker. 

'But what difference does it make? One shade darker makes not much  difference. So let this be. Besides, you've given such a huge list of minute things that has to be corrected and now this carpet as well. Where would these people find carpet of that shade by tomorrow night? So the carpet can remain right?', she asked politely in the hope he'll drop the carpet idea.

'One shade makes a huge difference. This is Ahaana Authentic's Autumn Collection Launch show, and you know how huge this is to me!', he replied sternly.

'Yeah, of course I get it but listen to me as well, this carpet is just fine. Why on Earth do you want to add to their burden. Pity them. They have been working hard from the day Ms.Chanda came here. So, please, please listen to me', Anika begged a little.

'Just do as I say!', Shivaay rebuked and walked away in full tadi to the hotel.

'BAGAD BILLA SADU SINGH OBEROI!!! He himself is a huge imperfect piece but he's being an extreme perfectionist. I mean, there's a limit yaar! But this man, he just goes ahead of all the limits. And when asked, he'll reply because I'm Shivaay Singh Oberoi!', Anika vented out her frustrations.

She then instructed the person in charge there of the changes that has to be done, including the colour of the carpet and went to the hotel. She went straight ahead to the elevator when she was informed by the guard there to take the stairs instead as the elevator is stuck. She left to take the stairs when she properly registered what the guard had just said to her. She panicked a little.

'What if Shivaay Sir... Oh shit!!!', she rushed to the guard again.

'Just a minute uncle, you told the elevator is stuck right? Is there anyone in it?', while praying the answer would be no.

'Actually there's a man in it. He came with you guys last night', the guard uttered frightening Anika to the core.

'What??? Shivaay Sir is in there??? He's claustrophobic!!! Has it opened yet or not??? Did you all do something or not???', Anika began yelling at the guard. Just then the manager came by and asked her what's wrong.

'What's wrong??? You're asking me what's wrong??? The elevator is stuck and Shivaay Sir is in it. He's claustrophobic!!! And this guard isn't answering any of my questions!!! Have you opened the elevator yet or not???', she asked angrily, shouting and crying.

'Ma'am our technichians are working on it. It will take around half-an-hour more', the manager informed her.

'Half-an-hour??? He might die of the suffocating feeling he's experiencing in there. What kind of hotel is this??? Your elevator is broken!!! If anything happened to Shivaay Sir, I would make sure you all pay heavily for it!', she threatened them despite crying badly herself. Just then, Gauri who passed by that place noticed Anika and went ahead to hold her.

'Anika??? What happened??? Why are you crying like this???', she asked while side hugging her.

'Gauri, Gauri... look at this... their elevator... it's stuck... Shivaay Sir... what if something happens to him???... he'll become breathless... Gauri... do something... Shivaay Sir!!! I'm worried for him... what if... no... no... no... i shouldn't think like that... Do something Gauri!!!', she breaks down to Gauri while stammering each word being breathless as she was crying really bad.

'What will happen to me?', Anika heard a familiar voice from her back. She turned around to find Shivaay looking at her all confused.

She felt extremely delighted to find him alright. Words can't express how she was feeling at that moment. It was as if her life was snatched away from her and returned back with full honours. She felt a huge relief and was grateful to God that he's fine. She then felt weak at her knees, being too happy and relieved, she fell on her knees surprising Gauri and Shivaay. Shivaay held on her before Gauri could. He cupped her face and asks why is she crying. He assured her that he'll set everything right. Anika touched him to be sure that she wasn't dreaming. Anika was so lost in her tears. She was just looking at Shivaay like she's never seen him before.

'Anika!!! What happened!!!', he shouted at her to bring her back.

'You're asking me what happened??? I was scared!!! You scared the hell out of me!!! ( she started hitting him while Shivaay was still confused at her behaviour) What was the news to leave alone just now, huh??? We always go here and there together right??? Why did you leave first??? Just because you got angry??? You can't even imagine how I felt a little while ago. I felt like my soul was being ripped apart. But why do you care??? You're angry right! Go! Go!', she pushed him.

'Anika! What's wrong with you??? Why are you behaving like this? And if this is...', he was interrupted by her.

'Don't say anything!!! I'm angry now!!! I'm going!!', she got up and left a baffled Shivaay there.

Shivaay looked up at Gauri. Gauri signs him that she'll talk to Anika. Anika on the other hand, rushed into her room cursing Shivaay.

'Ani! Anika! Stop it!! What are you doing?', Gauri asked her while holding her to remain calm.

'I'm calm and fine now Gauri! I'm okay. I was just too scared just now', she blurt out and sat on the bed. Gauri went and sat next to her.

'I get it. I can understand Anika. You felt like your whole world was breaking when you thought Shivaay was in the elevator right?', Gauri asked to which Anika simply nodded.

'Why did you feel like that Anika? Huh?', she asked again. Anika stared plainly at Gauri.

'I don't know Gauri!'

'How come you don't know Anika?? You have to know!!! It's your feelings!!! You need to know why you got so worked up just now. You were crying that badly that you even had trouble to breath properly!!! You were fighting with the manager like a lioness. Why Anika? Shall I tell you the reason?', Gauri asked her.

Anika plainly nodded.

'It's because you like him Anika. You've fallen in love with him!', Gauri explained while cupping her face.

'Don't be ridiculous Gauri! Its not love or anything. I was just worried for him because he's my boss', Anika denied and takes her hand of her face.

'Anika, I saw your situation, your plight a little while ago. You think I wouldn't know? I've been with you since we were children Anika! I know how you react and what you feel. Maybe I know it better than you do! (Anika was about to say something but Gauri stopped her) listen to me first. Anika the other day, when I was at Paris, you called me and cried on the phone to me right??? Why was it?? It was because you were hurt to see him with someone else. You were jealous Anika. You felt really bad when he gave the bangles to Tia right? You even became lifeless and numb to your surrounding. You only became normal after knowing that Tia is his sister. That potrays your love for him Anika! Today, all hell were breaking loose for you when you thought that you'll loose him. You were going mad! Doesn't that shows your love for him??? I can go on listing Anika! You even changed your dressing style to impress him. You get affected by his little things. His mood swings can play a huge role to your mood. You even tried drinking espresso the way he does. Why can't you see it Ani? You're head over heels in love with that guy! Admit it!!! Admit it before it's too late to do so', Gauri explained everything to her. Gauri then left her to think and went to her room.

PRECAP: Anika admits to Gauri about her feelings.

-To be continued-

P.S. Phew! The longest chapter till date! I seriously would want to include the precap.. but it's too long... so tomorrow it is then. Sorry for making you guys wait longer. And yeah, Happy Ganesha Charthurthi to all those who celebrates it! Happy Reading!!!

I forgot to mention a very important thing. Pata nahi kaise bula maine... but this chapter is dedicated to Kiya-Patel, the girl who's down with Dengue but still thinking of my updates! *facepalm*. Get well soon dear... take lots of rests and be fine! Will pray for you Darl! 😘