Annika came back to their penthouse and threw her bag away. She was fuming in anger. She controlled her anger in Allure as she has her own reputation but if she would have met him somewhere alone, she would have given him hard on his face.
"What does that jerk think of himself! Without listening to me started judging about me. How do people work with him!", she rebuked in herself drinking water, trying to calm herself.
Annika slumped on sofa still muttering colourful words to Shivaay when her phone started ringing. She frowned more and picked up the call.
"Don't even start about him Gauri! I saw your boss's sweetness, it was dripping profusely", she shouted as soon as she picked up the call.
"Anu I know he did wrong, at least baat toh sun le", Gauri said.
"Exactly Annika. Hey this is Malika, I am really sorry from his behalf Annika. He did wrong, if you want you don't work with him. Arnav is there and most importantly you have to work with me", Malika said as Gauri kept call on speaker.
"Look Malika, you are really sweet, so was the other man with you but Mr. Oberoi don't respect my work! Even after being in field of fashion, he don't have value of models and actors. Sorry but I can't!", Annika said opening her pony tail.
"I know—", Malika was interrupted by Annika.
"Guys I am very angry right now and you two know me, I need to eat something", Annika said to which Gauri and Bhavya looked at each other. When Annika is in anger, she eats a lot!
"Fine Anu! Take care", Bhavya said to which Annika hummed and kept the call.
There in Allure, Malika, Gauri and Bhavya looked at each other and turned to see Shivaay standing there near the mannequin with his hands in his pocket.
"She's really angry and upset! You think you'll, you can sort this out?", Malika asked.
"Yes Sir, Annika lives for her occupation. For her, her occupation is everything", Gauri said.
"For everyone it is", he muttered sighing.
"I can at least try right?? I mean, last call will be of Ms. D'souza but I can try apologizing for my words", Shivaay said, more to himself making girls eyes widen.
"You'll apologize?", Malika said shocked. He shrugged.
"You mean sorry?", Bhavya asked emphasising making him nod.
"You mean S-O-R-R-Y?", Bhavya said shocked to which other two looked at her in disbelief. She smiled sheepishly.
"Well yes, that S-O-R-R-Y wala sorry only!", Shivaay said rolling his eyes.
"But you've never said anyone sorry as according to you, Shivaay Singh Oberoi never makes mistake, his every reaction has a reason", Malika said.
"And I still go with that Mal but I think I am wrong for first time and everything has first time, so will be this sorry", Shivaay said casually while girls looked at him as if he has grown horns.
"Hey bhagwan! What am I even hearing!! Bhaiya and sorry??", they heard a loud voice from behind making them sigh getting ready for their drama queen. Bhavya rolled her eyes.
"Bhaiya you..Shivaay Singh Oberoi is going to say sorry?", Rudy said coming to Shivaay in a dramatic way.
"I guess that's what he said!", Bhavya said shaking her head.
"Not asking to you gorgeous", he said making Bhavya's eyes and mouth widen.
"Excuse me!!", she said glaring at him for the endearment he used.
"Excused! Bhaiya, aap sorry bologe?", he asked again looking at Shivaay who nodded.
"Yes my little brother, I will say sorry, now if you're done with making it sound like I am going to confess about some sin, can I know what Ms. D'souza likes?", he asked looking at Gauri and Bhavya.
"Umm sir, she's not fond of materialistic things. She loves the effort behind what people do for her", Gauri said smiling lightly.
"Apart from that, she loves books, chocolates and flowers, specially if they're yellow", Bhavya said to which Shivaay nodded humming. He took out his phone and dialled to someone.
"Whom are you calling?", Malika asked to which Shivaay actioned to stay quiet keeping finger on his lips in a shush.
"Sia, bring me fresh yellow flowers and best chocolates in city in 2 hours", he said said kept the call.
"You think she'll agree from your flowers, chocolates and a sorry note?", Gauri asked.
"Not by sorry note of course but maybe if I say it myself?!", he said making everyone gasp.
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Annika was sitting in her room munching nachos with cheese dip watching one of her favourite english drama when her phone started ringing. She rolled eyes seeing the contact name.
"Hello", she said rolling her eyes.
"Hello beautiful. I'm going for an outdoor shoot and you didn't even called me once? I am hurt", she heard a flirty voice making her cringe. Her boiled blood, boiled more imagining smirk on his face.
"Look daksh! You're just my co-actor in few movies for me, else we've no close relationship that I will call you for your departure", Annika said to hear a chuckle making her close her eyes.
"Annika, babe you know amazing we look together, your beauty enhances when you stands with me. I know you hide your feelings for me", Daksh said in a cocky voice bursting her hot in anger head.
"Listen Mr. Daksh, first of all this is your wrong assumption that we look good together. It's jist you give villainous vibes so directors casted us together in those two movies. Secondly, I have no feelings for you, I don't even have friendship feelings for you. Even after getting so many hints that I am not interested in you, if your shitty mind can't understand that then please, sit silently and think about it instead of wasting yours and mine time. And dare, you call me babe again. I will make your condition that you won't be able to call babe to anyone ever. Hope you remember my karate skills I used for movie", she rebuked shouting loudly and kept the call throwing her phone to other side of bed.
Annika started counting backward from 100 to calm her anger. She has serious temper issues at times. Inhaling and exhaling for few times, she opened her eyes and brought a smile on her face.
"Calm down Annika, I know today's day was not good but evening is still left. Let's prepare something tasty for tonight making the other half of day better", she said to herself and walked to kitchen.
Baking is something which Annika loves after acting. It calms her the most. She tuned in some music singing along creating a good vibes around her and started making baked vegetable pasta with cheese and some chocolate brownies. Now when she was on break from taking any movies and projects, she can indulge herself in these guilty pleasures.
She was back to her cheerful self, singing, dancing and cooking around the kitchen just enjoying the moment. Baking and music always does wonders to her.
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It was evening and working hours of Allure was completed. Om, Rudra, Arnav amd girls were in Shivaay's cabin making him confused.
"I don't remember calling a meetings guys", Shivaay said looking confused because of sudden crowd in his cabin.
"We're here so that we can come along with you", Arnav said to which all nodded.
"With me? Where? Say clearly guys", he said, again confused.
"We're going to come together with you to their house", Malika said pointing to Gauri and Bhavya.
"Guys, but Shivaay can go and say sorry himself and come. He's not a kid that we'll need to teach him how to say sorry", Om said making girls glare at him.
"Exactly! I will just apologise and come, it's not a party that if I am going, you'll tag along", Shivaay said.
"Oh please! You're going to apologize that's a big thing in itself, second we're afraid that you may mess up ths things more so we're coming and that's for sure", Malika said.
"Yes Shivaay Sir, when Annika is in anger she's equal to human volcano. It's better that we've number of people to come with us", Gauri said supporting Malika.
"Anyways I can't miss bhaiya saying sorry for first time!", Rudy said excitedly making Shivaay roll his eyes while Om hit on his head.
"Fine then! Let's go it's 6 already", Shivaay said getting up from his chair and walking outside along with Arnav.
"Great then, you people go! I will be going home–Rudy stop it", Om shouted at last as Rudy pulled him along with them by his collar.
"Shivaay she may something in anger but remember mistake was yours so stay calm", Malika said as they're waiting for their cars. Shivaay turned to her annoyed.
"Malika I am not a kid, I can handle. Arnav, yaar you come along with me", he said getting in his car to which Arnav nodded and got along with him.
Malika, Gauri and Bhavya got inside Malika's car asking their own car to go back to penthouse while Rudra pulled Om in another car.
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It was almost 8, Annika knew Gauri and Bhavya will be reaching so she started arranging dining area along with Maria.
"Maria after cleaning kitchen you can leave. We will look after the dirty dishes", she said to her maid to which she nodded just then door bell rang.
"Ma'am I will go and see who's there", Maria said going towards door to whom Annika stopped.
"No you set the things here, it must be Gauri and Bhavya, I will see", Annika said happily and went to open the door.
Opening the door, she got surprised seeing so many people with Gauri and Bhavya. Just then her eyes went behind bringing back her anger.
"I didn't know Allure is going to have their meeting at my home today", she said sarcastically giving way to girls to come inside.
Shivaay could assume how angry she is. She was standing in front of them with folded arms with clenched face. She was in her grey shorts and crop top and that entire thing was making her sexy. He fake coughed calming his mind.
"What brings you here with your boy gang?", she asked looking at Shivaay leaning to the door.
"Ms. D'souza if you allow, can we talk once. I want to rectify what I did", Shivaay said calmly making Annika roll her eyes and walked inside letting them come inside.
"She seems so feisty", Rudra mumbled to Om and Arnav on which Arnav chuckled.
"She is! She's first girl who made Shivaay quiet", Arnav mumbled back to him.
Maria came and served juices to everyone and them left as her shift was over. Annika was sitting near girls and looked at Shivaay who looked back at her.
"What's left to talk now? You disrespected my work, said anything about me. Is something more left? Go ahead,complete it!", Annika said to which Gauri held her hand.
"Look! I know I did wrong and any of my excuse can't rectify it. I said about your profession and your nature without even knowing you and I am wrong I know. I realised it later after you went", Shivaay said fumbling a bit.
"Realised or someone made you realise?", Annika said with a stern face.
"Malika told me, why you got late and I..I am so..sorry for judging you without knowing you or the matter. I apologise for what I did. I was wrong and you had a legit reason to get late. I am sorry", Shivaay said looking at Annika making others shocked. He stood up and walked near her.
"These are for you. Take it as my apologies?", he said forwarding a bouquet of yellow roses and sunflower with a box of chocolates. She looked at him and then at his hand which were forwarding his apologises.
"Annika you say right? Everyone deserves second chance. You can give bhaiya one", Gauri said making Annika look at her confused.
"Bhaiya?", she asked confused.
"He's like a brother to us so we call him bhaiya after work hours", Bhavya said to which Gauri nodded and both smiled at Shivaay. Annika hummed.
"Mr. Oberoi, from next time at least listen to someone before judging them. Everyone has their own self respect and their occupation just increases it", Annika said getting up standing in front of him.
"I will always remember it", Shivaay said and then looked at the bouquet to which she smiled lightly and took bouquet and chocolates from his hands.
"I forgive you. Even I am sorry if I was rude anywhere", she said looking at the bouquet and then him.
"Oh you're not. It's okay", he said keeping hands in his pant pockets.
"So Annika you'll come back tomorrow for contract right?", Malika said and everyone looked at Annika in hope.
"I will be there by 11 at Allure", Annika said to which Gauri and Bhavya hugged her tightly squealing making others chuckle. Annika was smiling widely and seeing this a small smile creeped on Shivaay's lips.
"How's your foot idiot?", Annika asked separating from hug.
"It's perfect after listening you", Gauri said sheepishly making Annika shake her head.
"Thank you so much Annika, I am so excited to work with you", Malika said giving a hug to Annika to which Annika smiled lightly hugging her back.
"Same here. It would be fun working with you", Annika said parting.
"Ms. Annika you can come directly to Shivaay's cabin tomorrow and we three will sign the contract", Arnav said to which Annika nodded smiling lightly.
"Hello didi! I am Rudra", Rudra said jumping in forwarding his hand which Annika took gladly shaking her hand with it.
"You're really amazing", he said to which Annika smiled biting her lower lip.
"Well thank you I guess", Annika said smiling at him.
"This is Om. My and bhaiya's brother", Rudy said to which Om shook his head but smiled looking at Annika.
"It would be fun working with you", Om said shaking hands with her. She nodded.
"I guess we should leave now, guys? Mom dad must be waiting for dinner", Shivaay said to which they nodded. Malika hugged Annika again expressing her excitement to work with her. Boys to bid bye to her.
"See you tomorrow then", Shivaay said stopping near the main door.
"Tomorrow", Annika said smiling lightly and everyone went from there. As Annika closed door, Gauri and Bhavya hugged her tightly.
"We're so happy Anu", both said in unison making Annika chuckle.
"That's good. Now go and freshen up. I have made delicious dinner", she said to which both nodded. Annika helped Gauri to go to her room.
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Next day,
Annika reached Allure by 10:30. She moved to receptionist with a smile. She looked up hearing Annika's voice but her eyes widened.
"O..Omg!! Annika D'souza in our Allure!", the receptionist shouted in excitement seeing her. Annika smiled little awkwardly.
"Well hi! Umm.. Is Mr. Oberoi in his cabin? I have an appointment with him", Annika said to which her face fell.
"Wh..which Mr. Oberoi? We have three", she said.
"Yeah sorry.. Mr. Shivaay Singh Oberoi, your CEO?", she said making her face fall more. Annika looked at her confused.
"He's in his cabin", she mumbled grumpily. Annika looked at her confused but nodded and went from there.
"Itni sundar actress, surely Shivaay Sir is going out of league soon", she mumbled grumpily keeping hand under her chin on the table.
Taking the lift, Annika went to his floor where she met Sia.
"Hello Ms. D'souza. Shivaay Sir is in his cabin with Arnav sir and they're waiting for you", Sia said escorting her to his cabin. Annika nodded smiling lightly.
Knocking the door, Sia opened door for Annika to see Arnav and Shivaay talking regarding something.
"Hello Ms. Annika", Arnav said who first saw her. Just then Shivaay looked up at her. She was wearing a yellow floral knee-length dress with a thin brown belt around her waist. Her hair was open and slightly curled up at ends.
"Hope I am not late today", she said looking at Shivaay.
"Oh no! You're not. Please sit. I am really sorry again for yesterday", he said and all three settled down.
"Please Mr. Oberoi! It's okay, you had your reasons, I had my reasons on my reaction. Let's forget all and make a new start", Annika said to which Annika nodded.
"So these are the contract papers Ms. Annika. We want to hire you with one year agreement, for our upcoming bridal collection, winter collection and summer collection", Arnav said forwarding the contract file.
"All the conditions are mentioned in the contract, kindly read it properly and if you find it fine, we'll do this contract. You can add any condition or policy if you wish", Shivaay said as Annika was reading the papers.
"I have only two policies, no kissing and no relationship for PR stunts, I don't think that will needed", Annika said reading the paper and closed it smiling at them.
"Absolutely not! So are you okay with the conditions?", Shivaay asked.
"Yes, I am ready to sign this contract with you", Annika said making both Arnav and Shivaay smile.
Annika signed the contract paper bringing a knowing smile on his face.
"Here our plan starts", he said mentally smiling and shook hand with Annika.
"It will be great working with you Ms. D'souza", Shivaay said.
"You can call me Annika and you too Mr. Raizada", she said looking at other two.
"Only if you call me Arnav", he said goofily making Annika chuckle.
"Okay Arnav!", she said.
"That's great Annika", he said smiling.
"Same goes with you Mr. Oberoi, we're gonna work for 1 year. This much formality makes me feel uncomfortable", she looked at Shivaay.
"Then same goes here, you can call me Shivaay", he said to which she smiled.
"Okay Shivaay", she said making him smile.
"Okay then Annika!", he said. Both were looking at each other when they heard fake cough. She looked away.
"Umm, I will leave now. I have an interview. I will see you guys tomorrow", she said to which both men nodded and Annika went from there.
Arnav smiled looking towards Shivaay who was looking at door and messaged in his group with other five.
"Our plan is on guys!"
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