Since many of you requested for Shivaay's POV, here we go. Let's dive into his mind ;)

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Shivaay's POV

I left Anika in the car and walked straight into the airport after waving her goodbye. I know that she's sad. We just confessed and start behaving like any other normal couple but this financial issue came up and I've got to be there. As soon as I entered, Khanna was already waiting for me. He seemed to be a little upset too. Nevertheless, he didn't show it on his face. He just came upto me with a bright smile like he always gives and took my suitcase from me. Was he always like this? I wonder.

We checked-in, got our boarding passes printed out and get into the first class lounge while waiting for the boarding time. In there, I called home first to inform them about my flight details and the next person I called was Anika. I know that we just parted but I began missing her already. She didn't pick up the first time. I had to call her three times before I could hear her broken hello.

'Hey, reached home???', I asked her trying to sound as normal as possible.

'Yeap! Just reached. What time is your boarding?', she asked back casually.

'In a while. Okay, Anika listen, I'll call you once I reached New York and I'll also face time you every night. You don't worry much and yes focus on the Winter's Collection Launch. It's a very important event for us', I tried my best to distract her. Basically, if she gets busy, she wouldn't miss me much. It's for her own good. I don't care if she calls me Sadu because of this gesture of mine.

'Don't worry about the workload here. You stay focused on the issue there. We'll handle everything here and make you proud!', her reply amazed me. I was expecting her to crib, complain and start a fight as I was handing her a job instead of a proper goodbye but she's reassuring me that she'll do well and make me proud. You will always make me proud Anika. There's no doubt in that. I wonder how she could be so childish and matured both at the same time. She never fails to amaze me. My amazingly khidkithod Anika!

As I board the flight, I began to get some strange feelings in me. I am going away from Anika. My lifeline. Each step I take is increasing our distance literally. The space between us is growing. I really hope we can fight through this storm together even if we're not together.

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I woke up to my blaring alarm clock. It's 6 in the morning. This is the only time I and Anika can facetime with each other. I got up and immediately dialled her contact. She was all set to hit the bed in her pyjamas. She is looking kind of cute in it. Light pink 'Hello Kitty' pyjamas. Her pretty hair pulled up into a bun and her face, even if it's make-up free, she still looks beautiful. Just perfect. What a nice way to begin my mornings in this hectic schedule. At that time, a thought struck my mind, I'm on my bed, she's on her bed, one of us are in the wrong place. And of course, it should be me.

That afternoon, I had to travel in the elevator all by myself. Even if I was a little afraid, I had no other choice. I can't be climbing up the stairs to level 35. Hence, I just hopped onto it. My bad luck, the lift got stuck half-way. My claustrophobic attack began to get triggered. I was struggling to breath. I didn't know what to do. My medicines wasn't with me. I was beginning to drift into unconsciousness. My whole life flashed through my eyes. Everything was so fast, but the moment when I met Anika for the first time flashed through my mind in a way I just can't describe. Am I dying? Just right then, my phone rang. Somehow I managed to take it out from my pocket and the call was from Anika. I fought with my attack to remain conscious. I have to get help for myself. If not for me, then for the crazy girl who's awaiting her Prince Charming back there in India.

Somehow I managed to push the emergency bell in the elevator. I tried hard to breath and remain conscious for her. It is hard, but it would be harder for her if I didn't try. I remembered the moments we made together. Our first meet, our first fight, our first hug, our first kiss, everything. I don't want it to stop right there. I want to make more memories with her. I have to live to get back to her. I kept repeating that sentence like a mantra. Call it magic or power of love, but the mantra worked. I managed to stay conscious until people broke-in the elevator to rescue me. Anika saved my life again, even if she wasn't there next to me.

I was advised to take rest for some time before continuing with my work. I tried to sleep, but my mind was just too loud. I knew that I love Anika more than anyone, but I didn't  realize that I love her that much until it could help me to gain myself back from the jaws of death.

The next morning, when we were on facetime, she questioned me about not picking up the phone in the afternoon. Somewhat I managed to lie and convince her that I was fine. But her response shook me to the core. She revealed to me that she had a dream about me being stuck in the an elevator and hence, she got up right away to place the call. She also told me that somewhat she was feeling restless for sometime after that and she kept on praying for my safety as she panicked when I didn't pick her call.

I tried my best to hide the overflowing mixed emotions in me, but failed when one single tear from my left eye dropped. She panicked as to why I was crying. I just simply shook my head and made up a silly reason. That was when I realized that, it wasn't just my love for her that kept me safe, but also her love and prayer for me played a huge role.

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It's day 10 in New York and without Anika next to me physically. I miss her badly. I thought I would get into some work and not lift my mind of her thoughts, but it was just not happening that way. She just doesn't want to leave my mind. I wonder if it is the same for her. Hmmm.

Ever since that accident in the elevator, I began talking more to Anika. That near death experience was indeed an eye-opener for me. I know that no one else could fill the void in me as much as Anika could. I'm giving her that particular part of me which I have never opened up to anyone else. And she was happy to hear that from me.

I agree that I couldn't open up fully to her. I had built a wall around myself and hid that vulnerable part of me safely in a dark place. It's hard to break it all at once. I'm trying my level best to get rid of one brick at once. Anika was there with me emotionally at every step in removing the bricks one by one. It's going to be a long process, I know. But with her next to me, I think it would not be impossible.

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Today is day 15. I'm so happy today as the financial issue for which we came here has been settled. And to add to this, like a cherry on the cake, Anika has managed to crack the deal for our Winter's Collection. She made me proud again. Today, I lied to her again when we are on facetime. I informed her that I would be busy the whole day tomorrow and would not be able to talk to her. Which was literally almost correct as I would be flying at that time.

Yes! I'm going back to India. We couldn't get a first class ticket on the earliest flight. Hence, I settled down with the economy class ticket. Khanna got the shock of his life when he heard me saying book the economy class ticket then. Nevertheless he complied quietly. He's one of my most loyal staffs.

I took Om and Advaay's help in preparing my surprise for Anika. I seriously can't wait to see the expression on her face when she sees me. I can't wait to hold her in my arms, fill my nostrils with her scent and most importantly, taste her lips. This distance between us made me fall harder for her. I'm coming Anika. Just wait for me. I love you! My love! My lifeline.

PRECAP : SURPRISE!

- To be continued -