A week of Annika's return and a week of her trials to talk to Shivaay. But he was adamant to not see her , not even glance at her.
His work was his escape from her. She kept waiting at his office but he wouldn't just let her meet him. She'll visit Oberoi mansion but he'll excuse himself ignoring her existence.
In all he did everything to avoid her but she wouldn't just leave the topic. He wanted to shake her and ask that why she came back now? would it change anything now?
She was losing her patience, a department where she lacked. At least he could listen to her but..wasn't it all her fault? , she could have tried to do something or maybe just met him after some time but no she was so busy in her professional life and drowning in guilt that couldn't even imagine to face him.
Ask her what changed now? Then she'll tell you that after a lot of brainstorming and philosophical lectures from Gauri gave her the courage to face him.
During this week she had faced enough of taunts, criticism and off coarse not to forget the pitiful glances from girls who were behind him. She couldn't imagine what he must have gone through in four years.
For now she stood outside his office at eight thirty in night waiting for him so she'll try to talk to him. Again.
She sniffed feeling the cold air hit her. She glanced at the billboard in the left and smiled sadly at herself
She was here from lunch time but he didn't meet her , Aditya her brother wanted to help her but she had directly said a no. It was her battle , she remembered once om had said.
'Forgiveness is not asked for, it is earned '
She'll earn it , she'll earn his forgiveness by herself.
She saw him walking out and hurriedly walked into him.
"Shivaay at least listen to me!" She said as he sat inside the car and the driver closed the door. She knocked on the window but he didn't open.
"If you'll not give me a chance to explain then how will I mend everything please.. Just" she couldn't complete as the car drove away.
She stood there staring in the direction until her vision blurred and tears flew out. She wiped them that instant not losing hope.
Walked out of the office main gates still sniffing. Looking here and there to find a auto rickshaw she kept walking.
She cursed herself for not coming in the car not finding even a single auto. Hit a stone with her feet and kept walking.
Suddenly out of no where it started raining and she ran not wanting to get drenched. Stood under a tree to save herself from getting wet.
Checked her phone to call someone for help but by god's mercy her phone was dead and she wanted to throw it away in anger just like him.
A car stopped in front of her and she recognized it as Shivaay's car.
She stood there ignoring it but didn't move from the under the tree , as expected he opened his window.
"Get in annika!" She heard him but he didn't look towards her.
"I won't" she said adamantly.
"Its raining , for heaven's sake listen to me for once and get in" he finally looked up at her. His expression was grim , and sounded frustrated.
"Not until you listen to me!" She etched and he huffed.
Annoyed by her stubborn attitude he got of the car letting the rain soak him.
Taking brisk steps he now stood in front of her. "What do think of yourself?" He scowled running a hand through his now wet hair.
"I want you to listen to me , simple" she jeered.
"And why the hell should I listen to you? What should I understand about your reason when I don't understand you?
Weren't you one who didn't cared to tell me before leaving me then why should I listen to you now?" His anger which was kept locked in his heart got released , he finally lost it.
"I agree that I was a coward , I agree that I hurt you and family, I agree that I was selfish but..
But I was tired Shivaay , of everything. Everyone loves me but love is like boundless sky , it ...gives you freedom but I wasn't given that , I was taken care of like a glass doll , I was caged" she poured her heart , just like the rain was pouring from the clouds who couldn't take its wait now.
He stared at her dumbfounded , glass doll? He didn't know any of it.
"From the time I remember, I had been told that one day I will get married to you , its wasn't a issue. I knew you , and your family and as a kid it didn't matter. You smiled at me , cared for me , never let anything happen to me so automatically you have a place in my heart
But I wanted to fly Shivaay , to touch the heights of success. They said that the world is cruel and you are too naive but I wanted to be bold. I wanted to prove that I am not a glass doll to be preserved." Her tears had no stoppage now , she was tired of keeping it all to herself.
"You know I never wanted someone who'll tell me to trust him but I wanted someone who will trust me and let me take my decisions.
Trust me Shivaay I hadn't planned on running away since forever, it was after the baarat arrived and my jittering increased. I realized that if I marry you I'll lose the respect I have for you and your family. It will all turn in to a burden" she broke down in front of him.
Those precious pearls forgot to stop flowing and he stood taking in all her words. His look screamed that he was dazed and surprised at everything.
He bent down and picked her up, she sniffed her running nose. After putting her inside the car he himself got in too.
The whole ride both were silent because Shivaay was not sure what to say and Annika had nothing left to say.
Just when he decided to say the car stopped.
She got down and ran inside not looking back even for once.
He sat there staring in the direction until tears clouded his vision and he told the driver to move to Oberoi mansion.
***
A day later~
Annika was now convinced that Shivaay was still angry and there was no way left to convince him either.
It was a day ago she had cried in front of him , shared everything which no one knew but he hadn't given any reaction to her.
So she decided to return back to Singapore , at least she'll not have to face the annoying aunties who came to her house in pretense of meeting her mom or the questions of the media.
She had informed everyone in the morning and earned a slap from her mother but her mom knew better that once Annika decided then no one would be able to stop her.
She bent down to touch her father's feet but he moved back and Annika held her tears. Maybe she deserved it.
Stood up and hugged her brother tight asking for support and he readily gave it just like always.
"Don't cry kiddo, and if you need me then I am just a call away" Aditya assured her.
And she nodded, her grip tightened around her trolley bag and she moved towards the main door.
But she stopped just a step before when someone entered.
He entered the Raichand villa along with his brothers by his side.
His gaze land on the luggage in her hand and he looked up.
"Where are you going?" He asked with narrowed eyes.
"I am going back" she replied , not sure of his next step.
He rubbed his forehead and released a breadth.
"Seriously Annika ,is it all a game for you?" He asked exasperated.
Annika moved back as he came forward.
"I.." He interrupted her
"You what?" Let me tell you, you think you can leave me whenever you wish , then comeback like a storm.
You take me as a toy which has no feelings " he blamed and she choked on tears.
After taking all the taunts , criticism and insult the last thing she could tolerate was this , he thought she played with emotions.
He took a deep breath and and held her palms in his "four years ago you broke our wedding by running away, but you forgot to end our relationship Annika. "
Her gaze landed on her ring finger , the same custom made princess cut diamond ring he made her wear on their engagement.
Then she noticed his ring finger which had the same sapphire ring she had designed for him.
Yes! She was still engaged to him
"You're still mine , like you always were" his statement made her insides flutter.
Then suddenly he asked "will you now marry me Annika?" No he wasn't on his knees but was directly looking in eyes.
"I am so sorry Shivaay.. I am" she cried
"Annika di , sorry nahi yes bolo" Rudra spoke and everyone chuckled even Annika
"I will " she answered , the next moment she engulfed in a hug from him. And slowly Omru and Aditya joined them.
He wiped her tears and she spoke
"If I ran away this time too then?"
"Then I'll run away with you , you won't have to waste time in recording a voice note" he answered playfully and she chuckled.
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So they finally met their end.
Isn't the tittle unfit for it.
Suggest me some nice tittle for it and I'll change it.
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Dawn