Never let me go

Chapter 6

This chapter is dark. Contains mention of rape and sexual harassment at workplace. Read at your own risk. It may trigger.

Working in the same office as Anika proved to be a challenge  for Shivaay for he spent most of his day trying to steal glances at her and occasionally kept calling her to his cabin under the pretense of work. Anika on the other hand was loving her new job and for once everything was running smoothly. There was the problem of Gupta who kept on trying ways to unecessarily touch her . The last thing she wanted was tell that to Shivaay. She knew his anger amd the last thing she wanted was for him to be mad. Besides she thought it was too late now. She should have told him about Gupta's intentions the day he asked him .

And now when Shivaay was away on a international conference she was forced to work under Gupta who purposely made her stay late at office. She could have easily made one call to Shivaay but she didn't want to be that girl. She wanted to handle her own problems. Besides she had a lot of catching up to do with Samar. She couldn't meet him when Shivaay was around. He'd again assume something and get jealous. If only he knew.

But he can never know Anika. Don't even think about the possibility Anika chided herself.

But she did not have the heart to not tell Shivaay about her meeting so she had sent him a message which read ' going to meet Samar today' and she had immedietly switcged off her phone. She knew she couldn't tell him on the phone. Shivaay ha dbeen bugging her about her deal with Samar and she had till now successfully dodged his questions but it was becoming difficult day by day.

Catching up with Samar proved to be really relaxing for her. She needed the pleasant company. Though his company couldn't make up for the absence of Shivaay yet it did make her feel less alone. Samar was the only one who k ew about Anika's past. He was the one who had helped Anika during the toughest time of her life and though there deal was shady it helped them both deal with their issue. Anika had also confided in him about Gupta's advances towards her to which he had responded by offering his help though Anika had politely refused . She just needed someone to hear her and though her  and Shivaay talked but she couldn't discuss things like these because Shivaay would as usual throw a hissy fit without even listening the whole thing. Yes Gupta was a creep but he hadn't done anything direct yet . At least not direct enough for him to lose his job .

Anika reached home tired and finally switched on jer phone which were as expected flooded with messages from Shivaay. While she was scrolling through the messages a voice startled her.

So you finally found time to check your phone huh cane Shivaay's voice.

You! Anika yelled she was shocked to see him there.

What ar eyou doing here? And when did you come back said Anika as she ran into his arms.

Shivaay said nothing but picked her up placing a kiss on her lips.

We can talk later. Come now i have a romantic dinner planned for us.

But i already ate.

Okay then we'll go for ice cream come on.

The entire car ride Anika kept talking about one thing or the other trumying to avoid the Samar topic. Eventually shivaay asked

How was your meeting with Samar?

The smile on Anika's face vanished. It was fine she replied.

Its okay Anika. I am not angry.

Really then why did you come back early.

Because i finisheed my work early and i missed you. Your meeting with Samar had nothing to do with it. Though since we are on this subject i was wondering if the three of us could have dinner.