Shivaay was still unable to comprehend what had just happened. The only person who could explain everything to him has gone behind Anika.

'What's wrong with Anika??? Why was she saying I scared her??? Is it because I shouted at her just now?? But isn't that the way I always behave??? And how dare she hit me like that??? That too in public!!! I have to find out the reason she behaved like that first!', he thought to himself.

He got up and looked at the manager and guard.

'What happened here just now? Do you guys have any idea? Why was that Madam behaving like that?', he asked them.

'Sir, the elevator is stuck and I asked her to take the stairs. After going, she came back in a while asking if someone's in there. So I told her that the man who came with you guys yesterday is in there alone. She then started freaking out and crying. Then the other Madam came and she began saying she's worried for someone called Shivaay. She was crying her heart out that she was even facing difficulty to breath properly. Then you came. She became happy. And then, she hit you and went off', the guard informed him. The manager nodded in agreement.

Just then, the elevator dings and the door opened. An all sweaty Om came out of it. Shivaay was about to say something to him but was interrupted.

'Not a word! I need a bath!', Om blurted out and went ahead to his room.

Shivaay then reprimanded the manager for the elevator problem. He also warned them that if this kind of incident repeats itself, then it wouldn't be good for them and left not before doing his signature hair flick.

The manager and guard looked at each other confused as Anika gave them the same warning as Shivaay did a little while ago.

'She got scared because of me??? She got that worried because of me??? What are you doing to me Anika??? What do you want actually??? Stop messing with me!!! This isn't good!', he thought to himself. Initially he got a little happy when he realized that she was worried because of him. Then, he got a little upset.

Anika was still seated on her bed. Gauri's words were keep on playing in her mind. She recalled all the moments she has had with Shivaay. She recalled how restless she became a little while ago because of the mere thought that he might be in the elevator. She closed her eyes and laid herself on the bed.

'Have I really fallen in love with that Sadu?', she asked herself.

She then got up to go to Gauri's room. She needs more of her pep talk. When she opened her room door, Shivaay was there and he was about to knock the door but since Anika had opened it beforehand, the knock lands on her forehead.

'Ouch!', she exclaimed.

'I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to do it!!! I'm really very sorry!!!', Shivaay panicked for her.

'Its okay, I'm fine. Nothing happened! By the way, why are you here?', she asked him.

'Anika, I'm just here to tell you to stay away from me! Whatever work that has to be done, I'll tell them to Ms.Chanda and Khanna. They'll be the medium of our conversation after this', he said it all in one go and left without hearing her reply.

Anika felt a little sad hearing that. Her tiny heart was nearly shattered. Then, she got angry.

'What does this Sadu thinks of himself, huh? He comes near me whenever he wants then he'll ask me to stay away! Stupid Singh Oberoi!!! And you're also a fool Anika! Out of so many people Im Earth, you fell in love with this man only!!! Aarrghh!!! Gauri I need your help!!!', she thought out loud and left to Gauri's room.

When she got to Gauri's room, she knocked on her door continously. Gauri opened the door being extremely frightened. Gauri's eye bulged to see an angry Anika there. She was expecting a sadder and confused Anika.

'Anika, are you okay?', she asked.

'No Gauri! How can I be okay? I'm mad! Pagal hogayi main! You know what??? I'm the world's dumbest girl! Out of so many people in the world, I fell in love with that Sadu!...', before Anika could continue, Gauri stopped her with a shriek.

'So you do admit that you've fallen in love with him right???', Gauri asked excitedly.

'Yeah but what's the point? That Sadu wants me to stay away from him. He doesn't even want to meet me for work purpose. What would I do now??? It's all because of you Gauri! If you didn't do that little pep talk just now, I would not have realized my feelings for him. But it hurts now Gauri! It hurts more! And I'm angry that this is all happening because of that guy. I'm suffering and he's enjoying out there!', Anika vented out all her frustration.

'What??? Why did he say that???', Gauri asked her.

'How would I know??? That guy is such an unpredictable Sadu! What am I going to do now Gauri???', she asked while lowering her head and covering her face with both her hands.

'Don't worry Ani! I'll think of something. In fact, we will think of something! You just go and take rest. We will come and meet you tomorrow morning', Gauri persuaded her.

'We???!!!', Anika asked her with an eyebrow raised.

'Oh bete ki! Phail gaya raita! I blurted in front of Ani!', Gauri thought to herself.

'We??? I said I... I think you have misheard me!', Gauri lied.

'Really Gauri???!!! Don't you think I wouldn't know it when you lie, huh??? Tell me what's going on clearly!', Anika urged her.

'Actually Anika... before I left to Paris with Om, we both had been called by Dadi. She says she suspects the both of you to be in love but you both didn't realize it. She said you both will be needing external force to make you guys realize your feelings for each other. We initially denied to do anything but when Dadi had sent Tia to Shivaay's office, she confirmed us that something is cooking between you both. Then, and only then I, Om and Mallika began interfering. And recently, Mallika planted Advaay', Gauri revealed the whole thing to Anika.

'Chantomail all of you!!! I mean like this was happening from so long before and I hadn't had the faintest idea about this right? Seriously? And Dadi is the mastermind behind all of these??? I just can't believe this!!!', Anika exclaimed.

'Don't be angry na! We only wanted the best for you and Shivaay Sir. That's why we did all of these. We just wanted you both to be happy. You both complete each other Ani! I'm sorry if we've hurt you throughout the process!', Gauri apologizes to her.

'Gauri, stop... I know that you all did this for us only. Don't go on apologizing like this. But, all your efforts have gone futile now since that Sadu doesn't want to see me anymore. I guess Dadi's wish will remain a wish. Now all that I have to do is finish my internship and leave this place', Anika uttered sadly.

'Ani! Are you giving up this easily??? Are you this weak Ani??? I was expecting you to be fighting for your love but you are backing off even before you fight?', Gauri rebuked quite angrily.

'Then, what do you expect me to do? Huh?', Anika asked her back.

'For now I've got no idea, but I'll talk to the other members of Team Shivika and let you know about it!', she replied.

'Team Shivika???'

'Shivika is the couple name for you and Shivaay!', she grinned while saying this.

'You're mad Gauri!', Anika exclaimed and pulled her into a hug.

'Look who's talking!', Gauri teased her.

PRECAP : Can you guys smell something...oopss someone burning???

-To be continued-

P.S. Remember I gave a first look for a new book I'm going to do on Shivika? It's published now. Do give it a try as well ;). It's entitled Forget Me Not by the way. :)