Both Anika and Om were shocked at the sudden turns of the events. After bathing their respective partners, Gauri and Shivaay gave Hi-5 to each other.

'Well, Anika, I guess you need a change as you're also drenched. And yeah, about the talk, I think we can talk while changing our clothes as well', Shivaay uttered.

Upon hearing this, everyone's jaw dropped to the ground.

'Huh?', Anika asked nervously.

'No! Nothing like you guys think... woh actually the changing rooms... they aren't soundproof... you know... so we can talk while changing in the changing room.. different of course!', Shivaay explained.

'Oh!', Anika exclaimed.

Four of them got themselves some warm clothes and went to the changing rooms. As all the other big changing rooms were in use, Shivika and Rikara had to use the same changing room. Hence, they took turns by playing 'Scissors, Paper and Stone'. Gauri wins first, so she gets to change first. Followed by Anika then Om and finally Shivaay.

After everyone had changed, Shivaay was the only one remaining. By that time, he was no longer dropping wet as earlier. His clothes were nearly dry that he almost don't need a change. Anika, Gauri, and Om left the changing room leaving Shivaay alone. Just when they came out of the room, a thought struck Anika.

'Oh shit! I accidentally left my phone inside!!! You guys go on first, I'll take my phone and get back', she excused herself and rushed towards the changing room.

'This girl is unbelievable!!! Totally!!! I mean like who plays water holi like this??? I was angry with her for a reason. She could have come and said sorry in a cute manner... maybe with a kiss... but she didn't. At least a hug. But no!!! Everything ended in Goa itself. And look at her audacity, she asked me to find another girl!!! Uuurrrrgghhh!!! This is so frustrating!!!', he complained to himself as he changed. Just then, when he puts his shirt on, he realize that the door was open and Anika was standing by the door.

'Hmm... so you just wanted a hug and a kiss! Why didn't you say so??', she asked in a flirry manner as she neared him. She then run her finger seductively on his face. He looked at her being unable to comprehend the situation.

'Why are you still so angry even after that treatment? Huh??? Don't be angry!!! I love you!', she whispered them into his ears as she pulled him into a hug. After saying I love you, she planted a kiss on his jawline.

'Happy??? No longer angry now right???', she asked and was about to leave but was held back by him. He pulled her closer by her wrist. She landed into his chest perfectly. His hand crept up to her waist. She burried her face more into his chest.

'How long were you checking me out ni the door???', he asked.

'Urrrmmm!!! Not for long. You were just shirtless when I was here!', she said with a giggle.

'What a relief!', he sighed. Anika couldn't help but to chuckle at his reaction. She broke the hug and ruffled his hair.

'You're so cute Mr. Bheegi Billu!!!', she exclaimed and ran away from there.

Shivaay tried to hold her back, but failed. After coming out from the changing room, Shivaay went looking for Anika in the archives. At the time when he entered, Anika was sitting cross-legged on the floor rumaging some files and documents.

'Hey!', he greeted.

'Hi! Wow!!! You took exactly 32 minutes to get here!!!', she stated.

'What?? You were counting time???', he asked.

'Yeah of course! Why shouldn't I???', she asked.

'Yeah right! You're Anika!!! You can do anything!!!', he exclaimed making her smile and settled next to her.

'On which year are you now?', he asked while looking at the documents she had in her hand.

'2009!', she stated plainly.

'Tell me something... out of so many people out there, why did you choose me???', she asked.

'Why did I choose you, huh? Well! You were different from the rest. You dared to talk back to me when I'm wrong. You had... I mean still have the guts to challenge me. You're smart and kind as well. And as an addition to all of this, you're hot and bold!', he shared with her and tucked her random strand of hair behind her ears while saying the last words.

Anika kind of blushed and looked away. She then turned around to him with a huge smile.

'Shivaay! Thank you for telling all of those sweet things to me. But now Sweet Singh Oberoi has to take a break. The question I asked was for my Sadu Singh Oberoi, the boss!!! Why am I chosen to do this analysis out of so many people there???', she asked him.

'My Sadu Singh Oberoi??? Not bad huh! (That statement of a smirking Shivaay made Anika blush and look down). But yeah, coming to the topic, I gave this job to you because the last time you did an analysis for Autumn's Collection, it was very much simplified, yet compact with informations. To add to this, it was almost a 90% accurate. So, that's why!!! And also to trouble you a bit... because...', he confessed.

'Because you know that I don't like doing this, right???', she asked him with a fake smile.

'Yeah, but you do it well though! I think I should get going now. You continue doing this. I need this on my table...', he was interrupted again by her.

'Sharp at 5:00 p.m., right?', she asked.

'Yes!', he said while getting up and ruffled her hair.

'Not my hair! I just blowed it just now!', she cribbed.

'You still look beautiful!', he added with a wink and planted a kiss on her forehead.

As he was about to go, Anika called him back.

'Shivaay! Can you please get me the 2016 file on the top shelf. I couldn't reach!', she complained as she showed him that she really can't reach it.

Shivaay pointed towards a stool at the edge and asked, 'why didn't you use that?'.

'Ohw! I don't notice it earlier!', she grinned.

'That's okay, I'll get it for you!', he volunteers and gets the stool from the edge. Shivaay gets on top of the stool and takes the files for her. He passed it down to her one by one as it was pretty much heavy.

'That's all is it?', she asked while taking the last one.

'Yeap! Looks like it!', he said and was about to get down, when one of the legs of the stool betrayed him and break-off. Anika tried to hold him but due to the force and his weight, they both fell with Shivaay on top of her. He slid his hand underneath her head so that she won't get hurt.

Both remained in that position without breaking their eyelock.

'You okay?', he asked.

She could just nod for an answer.

'And how about you?', she asked.

'I'm okay too! Thank to you!', he uttered with a smile.

She smiled back. He slowly neared her and placed his forehead on hers. Both of them closed their eyes enjoying the proximity. Anika was blushing uncontrollably while Shivaay was taking in the bliss of being with her.

'Don't you have to go?', she asked softly.

'That's okay!', he whispered.

'What if someone comes looking for you?', she asked again but her voice cracked this time as he placed a kiss on her temple.

'No one will!', he said after placing the kiss.

'What about my deadline?', she whispered again as he already placed a kiss on her cheeks.

'We can stayback and complete the work together!', he said as he looked at her lips and proceeded to kiss there.

Anika turned at the end moment making his kiss to land on her left cheek.

'What was that?', he asked annoyedly.

Anika laughed and tries to get up which results in Shivaay getting up and helping her to do so.

'I would really love to stayback and do the work together but I have plans for my boyfriend in the evening. So I need to complete this work now!', she said.

A huge smile crept up on Shivaay's annoyed face when he heard that.

'What did you plan???', he asked with much curiosity and trying to get near her.

Anika just smiled at his antics which was undoubtedly proven like a love-sick teenager. She held him back with her right hand.

'It's a surprise! No please go and get all your works done Mr. Oberoi!', she said as she pushed him a little.

Shivaay held up his hand indicating that he had surrendered and leaves the room with a huge, victorious smile on his face. Meanwhile, Anika just blushed at his antics and remembering their tiny moment just a few minutes ago. Just then, her gaze fell on the files.

'Haih! My work!!!', she cribbed as she settled down back to the place where she was sitting earlier.

PRECAP : Anika blindfolds Shivaay.

- To be continued -