At the Shivika empire interview was going on and by noon Ragini got her appointment letter as the new accountant of the Mumbai branch.
Although Mishra was not happy with this decision but compare to others she did well so he left with no other option. Arranging to keep an eye on Ragini he left to look after other matters of the business. Whereas, Shivaay was neutral to the situation as he does not care who works until they are faithful to their duty.
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Here at the Oberoi Mall Anika carefully watches her surrounding while moving to get a loophole so that she can escape from her husband's arranged guards.
Pinky pull her to a saree shop.
"Show us the latest collection". Pinky demanded from salesgirl who within no time came with a bunch of covers containing designer saree.
"Maa this will look awesome on you". Anika said while holding a baby pink saree embodied with a fine zari border.
"Beta we are here to take something for you not for me. I have uncountable sarees at home" pinky replied.
"What..... no way!! I am not going to tie this long cloth around my body. You know the day we came to the Oberoi mansion. Shiv forcefully made me wear that traditional outfit otherwise I would never have selected such an outfit." Horrified she said to her mother-in-law.
"Don't say you never wore Indian outfits". A terrified pinky asked.
"Of course, I did but only for puja or when I visit temples other than that I never use them". Anika replied.
"Is Shivaay okay with this?" A terrified pinky asked.
"Why would he will have any objection to what to wear or what to not, it is completely my choice". Casually Anika replied.
"I can understand your perspective but being an Oberoi daughter-in-law you need to maintain certain status as till now you were in the USA and no one knows you being an elder daughter-in-law of the royal family it was all okay but now you need to behave like one dear". Pinky explained to her in a mild tone.
"It's been years I am with Shivaay and he never forced me to do anything which makes me uncomfortable". Said Anika without any emotions.
"That's because in states not many people know us". Punky try to justify herself.
"Mom how do clothes define an individual's character?". Asked Anika.
"Come on dear girls from good households never relive their skin". Answered pinky.
"It's a wrong mentality we are in 21st century time is changing so is thinking of people. Clothes are just a means to cover our body it does not define our character." Argued Anika.
"Aghhh how to make you understand that...." A frustrated pinky spoke. "Shivaay love girls in tradition look more you need to dress up too as his taste dear, that's how it works". As calmly as pinky could speak.
"Even I like him in dhoti and kurta will he wear those dresses every day?" Anika questioned.
"He needs to maintain his professional look". Said pinky.
Anika was going to repel when she notices that there is no guard around them. Taking the opportunity she decided to put into action her escape plan.
"Mom I need to use the washroom will be back in 5". She said before leaving the shop.
"God this girl need to understand and learn how to behave". Pinky self-talked.
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Anika successfully got out of the mall unnoticed by bodyguards and now standing at the bus stop to catch the bus to Juhu beach.
This is the first time she is travailing in public transport that's too by all herself so she wants to capture each and every moment of it as somewhere deep in her heart she knows this will be her ride because once Shivaay will find out about her mischievous act he will tighten her security.
After standing in a queue for minutes she finally enter the bus and got hold of a window seat. Once the bus rolled on-road cold breeze touched her rosy cheeks playing with her front baby hair. A wide and bright smile was seen on her face. She reach her destination in an hour due to traffic but it was all worth it she enjoyed talking to passengers, hearing the gossip about college and school-going students how they are struggling with their course and who has a whom crush.
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On the other hand when Anika didn't return even after 15 minutes pinky panicked and went to the restroom but did not find her their fear of something going to be the wrong settled in her.
Pinky moved toward the guard who was seating on a branch nearby the saree shop.
"Where is Anika?". She directly asked them.
"Ma'am was with you, Mrs Oberoi". One of the guards spoke.
"15 minutes ago she went to the washroom but hasn't returned yet". Pinky replied.
"Oh my god...". Another guard mummer sweating badly thinking about his boss's warmth.
"Mrs Oberoi please seat here. We will search ma'am she will be somewhere here only but don't move from here. Tiger is with her". Said the head of them and they all left in a different direction to find Anika.
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Shivaay tried three to four times his sweetheart's number but all he heard was 'the dialled number is out of reach please try after a few minutes. So he dials the head of the security team in charge of Anika's safety.
Beant Singh got tense getting a call from his boss. With testified heartbeats, he received the call.
"Pass your mobile to Anu". Shivaay order.
"Sir....ac..tull..yyy". He stammered
What the... Pass the bloody phone". Shivaay shouted.
"She is nowhere in sight". He finally spoke within a single breath.
"What...".
"Ma'am was with Mr Oberoi in a saree shop but in an hour she came to us saying she not able to find ma'am anywhere," Singh said
"How could you guys show carelessness. Is this your sincerity?". Shivaay points a finger while reversing his car from the office's parking.
"Now go to the control room and check CCTVs I will their within a few minutes." He instructed before dropping the call.
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to be continued....
