Bonded By Hate

Chap-10 The War Within

*Annika*
She just ran and sat in the car. She drove like a maniac as if she wanted to go as far as she could, to a place where no one could see her, to a place where she can hide her self and cry her heart out. She was already going through a tough phase in her life and now this man! What was he doing to her? Why did she allowed him to touch her like that? Why didnt it felt wierd when he touched her? She was fighting a war within. Aman was completely vanished from her mind and all she was thinking about was her dance with Shivay.

*Shivay*
He knew that his prey was falling in his trap. He knew his first step was a success. Thats what he wanted to do. To come near her, to get close to her not physically but emotionally and then break her like a glass breaks, in millions of pieces.

Everyone in the hall was quite, the way Annika ran off scared Gauri and Bhavya. Shivay and Gauri followed Annika whilst Bhavya made sure that she somehow gets in contact with Annika by calling her constantly. But she didnt picked up. As Shivay and Gauri reached the garden , all they saw was Annika driving the car and fading away. They rushed to another car and followed Annika.

Gauri : plz drive faster Shivay...
Shivay : Dont worry, we will catch her.
Shivay drove like a freaking racer, and suddenly brought his car in front of Annika's car... she suddenly applied breaks. Thankfully the car stopped and Shivay and Gauri went towards her.

*Shivay*
What is God dam wrong with you Annika? Are you crazy ?? You could have got hurt, Yelled Shivay clutching Annika's arms tightly.
Annika was just struggling between his arms, leave me Mr oberio, you are no one to ask me or tell me what to do. Just fucking leave me... she winced with pain.
Shivay realized his hold on her and left her. He didnt knew why he behaved like that. On one hand ,he wanted to give her pain and on the other hand the mere thought of she getting hurt made him mad.

*Annika*
Already her life was flooded with pain. And these new happenings were hurting her more. She saw Gauri and just hugged her tightly.
I want to go home Gauri... plz just lets go from here. I want to go home. Annika cried bitterly.
Annika saw Om'a shadow in Gauri, she gave him the same strength and positivity as Om did.

*Gauri*
Gauri knew that Something is not right. But for the time being, she wanted to make sure that Annika gets some peace of mind.
Fine Anni, stop crying. We are going home okay. Relax she said wiping her tears away.

*Shivay*
Shivay insisted them to let him drop them to home. He wanted to make sure that they reach safely.
Although he was driving but his eyes were constantly checking out Annika from the mirror. She was sitting on the back seat with Gauri. Her eyes swelled by thorough crying and they were closed. Shivay knew there is so much more into that heart. And he felt a desire to explore her heart. While Annika felt the weight of his gaze on her. She just didnt had the strength. She avoided any kind of eye contact with him.

Finally they reached Bhavya's house. Gauri informed Bhavya about Annika and they said that they would be reaching home. Gauri insisted Shivay to come inside.
After leaving Annika to her room and making sure that she slept, Gauri came out of the room.

*Shivay*
Shivay was sitting in the living area. He felt like going back but his steps resisted, his heart wanted to know how was she? Why was there so much pain in her eyes. He saw gauri coming towards him.
Is she better now? He asked curiously.
Gauri nodded and said,I gave her the pills , she has slept. Thanku so much Shivay for helping us. We troubled you a lot. I m sorry for that.
Not at all Gauri, thats my pleasure. But If you dont mind me asking, what is the problem? He asked.
I dont know what's wrong with her. She is not looking fine since last 2 days. It was all good when we came India, said Gauri.
I think my dance made her upset said he said coldly.
No that cant be the reason, I think there is something wrong with Aman and her. She is not telling me but I can feel the coldness between them.. Gauri said
Whats between Aman and her, asked Shivay in a confused tone.
Actually, they are dating, infact from last 2.5 years. But I dont know what happened here.. she was so happy when she came here but now all this is giving me some negative vibes. Om is gonna kill me if something happens to her. I have to talk to her in the morning.