Shivaay entered Anika's house and she went straight to her room. She didn't talk to him the entire ride which he didn't like. She was mad indeed because he took her out of school. Her education was her first priority and he just took her away.

"Anika," he called out. No answer. "Darwaza toh kolo."

"Mujhe tumse koyi baat nahi karni," she answered in annoyance.

"Anika, darwaza kolo varna main thod dunga and you know i would," he threatened. She shrugged because she knew he would. She opened the door and walked back in, not looking at him.

"Ab ghussa kyun kar rahe ho," Shivaay asked. She looked away, not answering him. "Kya baat hain. Jo ladki chup hone ka naam hi nahi le thi, aaj mere bina kahe chup hogayi. Wow."

She still didn't say anything and he left the room. She sighed, thinking that he finally gave up. She smiled at her victory and jumped in excitement. After half an hour, Shivaay entered the room once again.

"Tum abhi tak yahi ho," she said, being irritated. She then looked at him and he was holding a bowl of aloo puri. She got excited as it was her favorite food. "Aloo puri," she practically shouted. Shivaay smiled seeing her happy. She took it and started eating it.

"Ab toh gussa mat ho," he requested. She looked at him and then smiled.

"Shivaay. Aloo puri na meri favorite hain. Iske liye toh main tumhe hazaar baar maaf kar sakti hun," she said intaking the food. "Waise tumhe kaise patha chala ki yeh meri favorite hain."

"Tumhare kitchen mein bohot saari aloo puri ke packets the. Issiliye maine guess ki," he said in a matter of fact tone.

"Wow Shivaay. Yeh to vakai bohot acha hain," she said, still not getting over how good it is.

"Of course. Shivaay Singh Oberoi ne banaya hain," he said with pride. "Aur don't worry. Maine Siddharth ko bol diya ki humare notes le. So class ki chinta maat karo."

"You are really the best Shivaay," she said without realizing. "Mera matlab. Yeh sab tumhari galti hain issiliye teekh karna tumhari responsibilty thi," she said immediately. Shivaay just smiled at her actions.

"Ab kaise feel kar rahi ho," he asked.

"Main bilkul teekh hun. Kab se bol rahi hun," she said in a duh tone. Shivaay then felt her forehead which was really hot.

"Tum na pagal ho," Shivaay said.

"Phir se pagal kaha," she said.

"Acha maaf kardo meri maa," he pleaded. "Ab mein doctor ko bula rahi hun."

"Iski koyi zarurat nahi hain," Anika tried to argue but one look from him shut her up.
*****
The doctor did her check up and wrote down some medicines for Anika to take. Shivaay thanked him and had someone fetch him the medication. Anika was given a shot so she was asleep right now. It was around 7 and Anika was getting a phone call. Shivaay didn't want to wake her so he picked it up himself.

"Aap na bohot buri ho Di. Voh Shivaay kya aagaya, aap toh apni pyaari behen ko bhul gayi. Chalo main bhi aap se baat nahi karungi," Gauri said making a fuss.

"Anika iss waqt thodi busy hain," Shivaay answered. Gauri was surprised to hear a guys voice and she hit her forehead.

"Aap kon bol rahe hain," she asked.

"Main Shivaay. Anika ka dost. Lekin lagta hain koyi introduction ki zarurat nahi hain," he answered. Gauri just smiled.

"Woh kya hain na, main jab Di ko call karti hun toh bas bolti jaati hun. Issiliye," she said, trying to justify her earlier actions.

"It's okay. Waise tum Gauri ho na, Anika ki choti behen," he said to confirm.

"Ha. Waise Di iss waqt kya kar rahi hain," she questioned.

"Voh Anika ko thoda bukhar hogaya tha toh ab voh rest kar rahi hain," he answered.

"Kya," Gauri practically shouted. "Di ko bhukar hain. Zarur uss ice cream ki wajeh se hoga. Yeh Di bhi na, khud ka kayaal hi nahi rakti," Gauri rambled.

"Finally. Koyi jo meri baat samajta hain. Maine Anika ko bola ice cream na kaay lekin voh bohot stubbrn hain," Shivaay said feeling comfortable with Gauri now.

"Di na pagal hain. Waise aap iss waqt uske ghar main. I mean aap chahe to jaa sakte hain I'm sure Di won't mind."

"Ha. Patha hain. Lekin jab tak Anika ko hosh nahi aata main uska side nahi chod rahi," Shivaay answered. Gauri smiled. Shivaay seemed to really care about her sister and she liked that.

"Waise aaj tak toh suna hain lekin aap bohot acche ho. Kya main aapko bhaiya bula sakta hun," she questioned.

"Ha of course," Shivaay smiled.

"Waise bhaiya aap na Di ka kayal rakne. Voh kudka kayal rakna nahi jaanti. Bas yeh dekhti hain ke dusre tikh hain ki nahi."

"Don't worry Gauri. Main uska pura kayal rakunga," Shivaay reassured.

"Accha bhaiya papa aa rahe hain toh main rakhti hun. Di ko bol na maine call kiya hain. Okay bye," Gauri said in a rush.

"Bye," Shivaay said with a smile.

He heard stirring and turned to see Anika getting up. She looked around and then looked at the time. Her eyes looked like they would pop out of their sockets.

"Main itni dher tak soyi kaise," she questioned herself. She then looked up to see Shivaay there. "Shivaay, aap abhi bhi yaha hain?"

"Ha. Tumhe aisi halat main chodna teekh nahi laga. Waise ab tabeeyat kaisi hain," he said.

"I'm fine," Anika said, still smiling at the fact that he stayed by her throughout the entire day. She then saw her phone in his hand and raised an eyebrow. He noticed and realized he still had her phone.

"Voh Gauri neh call kiya tha," he said.

"Gauri. Paka koyi bakwaas karne ke liye call ki," she muttered to herself. "Waise kya kaha usne?"

"Kuch zyaada nahi. Bas yehi ki tum stupid ho, khud ka kayal rak nahi sakti, aur ha bilkul pagal ho."

"Iss Gauri ko toh main chodungi nahi," she said in fake anger.

"Waise mujhe toh bohot kushi hui yeh dekh ke ki tumhari family main koyi toh samajdaar hain," he joked around. Anika gave him a fake smile and threw a pillow at him, which he caught.

"Main nahane jaa rahi hun," she said and went to the bathroom. Shivaay went to the living room and started watching tv.

He was wondering what he was still doing there. Anika was already up and she can take care of herself. Still he didn't want to leave her alone. What's up with that?

Anika took a twenty minute shower and came out. She was drying her hair when she heard the tv from the living room. She went there and was surprised to see Shivaay still there.

He heard her footsteps and looked up. She was looking really pretty with her wet hair and cute pajamas. He couldn't help but stare. Slowly he started walking towards her. Not knowing what to do, she started taking steps back until she hit the wall. Shivaay smirked seeing his effect on her.

"yeh aap kya kar rahe ho," she managed to get out.

"Kyun. Acha nahi lagta kya," he questioned. He took his hand and caressed her cheeks. "I don't know Anika why but you have an effect on me." Anika was surprised at his confession.

"Main--," she didn't know what to say. All she knew was that his touch had some magic effect on her. He smirked again.

"Kya tumhe farak padta hain?" He questioned.

"No," she managed to get out with difficulty.

"Jab main tumhare paas hota hun toh tumhe koyi farak nahi padta," he asked again. She just shook her head. "Acha, jab main tumhara haath pakad tha hun toh bhi nahi?" Once again she shook her head but her breathing became rapid. He then kissed her hand. "Ab bhi nahi?"

"Shivaay," she managed to get out. He loved hearing his name from her mouth.

"I like you Anika," he said getting close to her ears. She closed her eyes and smiled. He then moved away and went near the door. "Kal milte hain." He said with a smirk and left.

"What the," she muttered, unable to process what happened. She shook her head in shock and couldn't stop blushing. She tried to control her heart rate but it was still going really fast.

He likes her?!
Does she like him?