The Oberoi Mansion is buzzing with excitement for the mehendi ceremony. Women sit in clusters, chatting and laughing as professional mehendi artists apply intricate designs to their hands
Anika is busy coordinating with the staff, ensuring everything runs smoothly
"Sab kuch theek hai? Mehendi artists ko sab kuch mil gaya?"
Staff Member "Haan, Maam Sab kuch theek hai."
Tia, with a seemingly friendly smile, approaches Anika holding a tray with two glasses of juice.
"Anika, tum thak gayi hogi. Yeh juice peelo, thoda refresh ho jaogi."
Anika, not suspecting anything, takes the glass with a polite smile
"Thank you, Tia."
Shivaay, standing nearby, notices the unusual kindness from Tia and senses something amiss.
He watches closely as Anika is about to take a sip. With a quick decision, he steps in.
"Anika, ek minute.. pehle apna kaam khatam karo phir kuch pi lena"
He takes the glass from her hand and subtly signals Khanna, his trusted employee, to come over
"Khanna, drink the juice" he signals Khanna not to drink but to check.
Khanna, understanding the urgency, nods and discreetly takes the glass from Shivaay
Tia watches the exchange, her face tightening with annoyance, but she quickly masks it with a forced smile.
"Shivaay, me yeh juice khaas Anika ke liye layi thi"
"It's okay Tia, woh baad me pi legi..... Humari mehendi hai aaj uspe focus kare"
Anika looks at Shivaay, slightly puzzled.
Anika asks with concern "billu jii, sab theek hai na?"
"Haan, Anika. Tum bas apna kaam karti raho."
As Khanna leaves to get the juice tested, Shivaay stays close to Anika, his protective instincts heightened.
The mehendi ceremony continues, but the air is now charged with a sense of underlying tension.
The guests remain unaware of the potential danger, engrossed in the festivities.
Anika, though slightly shaken, refocuses on her duties, determined to ensure the ceremony goes smoothly.
The mehendi artists to Anika "Anika tum bhi mehendi laga lo"
"Nhii mujhe mehendi lagana pasand nhi hai"
"Are laga lo aur apne pyaar ka naam bhi likh Lena usme"
Anika raises her eyebrow and looks at them. "Me kisi se pyaar nhi karti so ye sab befizul hai"
Saying this she went from there to dadi's room because the flowers are kept there.
Meanwhile Tia is applying the mehendi and they asked her to write Shivaay's name as he is her soon to be husband.
"Nah no needed.... It'll ruin my designs"
The staff looked at each other with a knowing face.
One of them passed a comment "Amir baap ki bigdi beti hogi" and all of them started laughing except Tia as she was unaware of what's happening.
The mehendi ceremony has concluded, and the guests have started to leave
Tia has slipped away to execute her next sinister plan.
She sneaks into Dadi's room, carefully stealing a pushtani haar, an heirloom necklace of immense value.
With a devious smile, she places it in Anika's bag and heads to the security room to manipulate the CCTV footage.
Shortly after, a commotion breaks out in the main hall.Shivaay's grandmother, discovers the missing necklace and is visibly distressed.
"Mera pushtani haar kahaan gaya? Yeh toh hamesha yahin rehta tha!"
Shivaay, Om and Rudra after hearing the commotion, rushes to his grandmother's side
"Kya hua dadi" three of them said it together
"Mera pushtani haar gayab ho gaya hai!"
Tia steps forward, her expression a mix of concern and accusation.
"Shivaay, mujhe lagta hai yeh Anika ne chori kiya hai."
All of them gasps, and all eyes turn to Anika, who is shocked and bewildered by the accusation.
Anika "Tia, yeh tum kya keh rahi ho? Main aisa kabhi nahi kar sakti."
Tia crosses her arms, a smug look on her face.
"Maine CCTV footage check kiya. Tumhare bag mein haar hai."
Shivaay's eyes narrow as he looks at Tia, sensing something off. He signals Khanna to retrieve the footage and check Anika's bag.
Khanna quickly does as instructed, finding the necklace in Anika's bag and handing it over to Shivaay
"Sir, haar yeh raha."
Anika looks horrified, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Shivaay, yeh mujh par ilzaam lagaya ja raha hai. Main sach mein kuch nahi jaanti."
Tia steps closer "Shivaay, tumhe kuch karna hoga. Anika ne hamara bharosa toda hai."
Shivaay takes a deep breath, his mind racing. He knows Anika is innocent, but he needs proof to expose Tia's deception.
"Police ko bulao"
Anika looks at him in disbelief
"Yeh aap kya keh rahe hai aap?. Me aisa kabhi nhi kar sakti"
"Toh tumhare bag me ye kaha se aaya.. Let me call the police" he took his phone from the pocket and called.
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