SELFISH

CHAPTER 12

Shivaay:- Mom! She seems to be too angry to listen to my explanations. Even if I convince her, her family would never approve of me. I failed their test. I failed Anika and her confidence.

Pinky:- So what now? Would you let her go? Would you not even try to win her and her family like she did. In fact she already loves you, so it's a little easier for you to open her heart again. As for her family, well now it is the time for you to experience the world of in-laws, specially your father-in-law. Because for every father his daughter is princess while son-in law is a crow wanting to eat pearl. Pinky laughs and taps his shoulders, where Shivaay seems afraid.

Daadi hears everything as she came to talk to Shivaay as well. She gets angry. She leaves the place & goes back to her room.

Next morning Shivaay leave Oberoi Mansion a little early. He reaches his office and informs his secretary to get ASR phone number. His secretary receives phone number from Anika's PA. Shivaay calls Anika. Anika picks up call.

Shivaay:- Hello Anika.

Anika:- Shivaay! How did you get my number?

Shivaay:- I received it from your PA. Ok listen, I want to meet you.

Anika:- Why? If its business then arrange a meeting with my PA and if it's personal then I have nothing to talk with you.

Shivaay:- Anika, it's about us. Please I need to see you.

Anika:- Goodbye Shivaay.

Shivaay:- Anika! Hello! Hello! (in disbelief) She hanged up on me. This girl. She calls me tadibaaz whereas she herself is big tadibaaz. Well let's see how long would you avoid me. I am coming my khidkitod Anika.

He informs his secretary to arrange a meeting with ASR officially.

In afternoon, Shivaay goes to Raizada's office to meet Anika on the pretext of business meet. He is waiting in the conference room when Anika arrives. He forwards his hands for a handshake and Anika reciprocates. They start talking business regarding a merged project. After concluding business matters, Shivaay says- "Now that business is done, shall we talk personal".

Anika:- Mr. Oberoi as I stated earlier there is nothing personal between us anymore. I think you should leave now. As she stood up to exit, Shivaay hold her hand, pulls her back and make her sit on his lap. Anika gets angry and struggle to free herself. She says Mr. oberoi what kind of behaviour is this? How could you hold me like this? Leave me right this instant.

Shivaay:- Never again. I have holded you to never let go. He tighten his grip around her waist.

Anika still struggling uses her heels to stomp on Shivaay's shoes, feeling pain Shivaay loosen's his hold and Anika breaks free. She immediately stands up and stood a little far away. She shouts- "Mr. Oberoi, never you dare to touch me again. Leave right this instant. I do not know myself what I will do if I see you anymore".

Shivaay stands up and cages Anika between him and wall. He says- "Then tell me Mrs. Oberoi what will you do. Are you unable to control yourself seeing your handsome husband in front of you".

Anika:- First of all, I am not Mrs. Oberoi and secondly handsome husband, (scoffs) I am not interested.

Shivaay:- Then what are you interested in?

Anika:- Look Mr. Oberoi, I have no intention to share my interest with you. I hope that our relationship remains up to business only. I have left my past behind and moved on. I wish you would do the same.

Shivaay:- No matter how much you try to avoid the past, it would always be with you just like me. I will never leave you alone.