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Clarifications & Clarity ( ii )

Anika Pov

Mallika words hit me hard as concrete pillar. This means, Shivay is not interested in me. Then what is the meaning of those looks we shared? Why would he look at me with admiration?
Why should he act all caring around me? Is he acted so, or Am I over thing? Did I mistook his looks and behavior with my messed up brain? ugh!! I am angry at him for making me feel weak. I am angry at myself for imagining all the things, he doesn't mean at all . I feel as I am loosing all my strength. My body is becoming weak, my voice is becoming weak, all over this my heart is screaming in pain. I felt betrayed. 

Washing off all my thoughts and feelings away, repeating 'Be Strong' sentence in my mind again and again, With Low shocked voice I questioned my self : Boy Friend!?

May be my voice is audible for Mallika, she gave her sweet smile and nodded saying : Yes, from last 2 weeks. You are the first one, to know about our relation. I didn't shared this news with others till now. 

There is no place for 'My Heart' in this present situation. I should use 'My Brain' to think further. In-order to save My Heart, I have to put forward My Brain. My Brain will show the correct path now. So, coming to first point, This Shivay is Mallika Boy Friend? From last 2 weeks? But he is engaged to Tia Kapoor. Then, How is this even possible? When did they meet? Did Mallika knew about his engagement with Tia? If she knew, then why would she agree to be his girlfriend? I think, this Shivay manipulated Mallika by his words. He is successful in impressing me and misleading 'My Heart', then it won't be hard for him to impress Mallika and mislead her into 'Kidnapping' me.

Wait, Mallika said, her boyfriend helped her in reaching me. So, Is he the one helped Mallika in landing me here?  And, did he found about my true identity and planned my Kidnapping using Mallika as pawn?? Oh no, What if My family words are True regarding him?  What if he is not good as his looks and planning to harm us? Shit, I should not believe him in first place. Stupid Anika, why did you choose to go against your family warnings? Now, the true colors are revealing one by one. You are left with nothing but Pain, for trusting Shivay . Stupid girl. What should I do now?

Bhai! My brothers! They would be worried about me. I am really a fool to concentrate on food than my safety. Did my brothers found about my location? If so, they would be here by now. Its more than 16 hours, what is taking them too long to reach me? I think, I should inform them about my location. That would be helpful to them in reaching me. But, where am I? Is it really Chennai, or this Shivay is making up another story? 

My thoughts are braked by Mallika, who is shaking me while shouting ' Hey! Ani, are you alright?' with worried expression on her face. Why is she worrying now? We are already in hands of our Rival. I slapped her hands away from my shoulders and took two steps back, taking deep breaths. I felt wetness on my cheeks, then I understood, I am crying. Of course, I would, because just now I found the man I trusted, going against my family warnings is not trust-worthy. Stupid Me, why should I have to cry now that too infront of my Rival?  Yes, he is not only my family Rival,but My Rival from now on.I rubbed my cheeks harshly and composed myself. I looked around and found, Shivay bodyguard is standing in his place now, holding his plate looking at me with pity full eyes. Why is he showing pity on me? May be he is aware of his boss and worried about my situation. Sighing heavily, I looked around to find Mr Shivay Singh Oberoi is standing infront of Mallika. I didn't dared to look at his eyes, not even his face. I don't want to loss the last ounce of strength I gained.  I focused my sight on Mallika and  whispered : I need to talk with you, Alone.

After few seconds of silence, I heard, Shivay and his bodyguard's foot steps leaving the hall area. I rushed to nearest couch and collapsed on it hugging my knees and rubbing my whole face to gain some warmness. My body feels cold and rigid, just then I realized, it is raining heavily outside with high winds. The storm outside can be seen through eyes. But What about the storm, that is going inside my heart. Who can see it. Only I can feel it. The feeling of betrayal, feeling of unwanted. Mallika approached me and sat beside me with same worried look on her face. Oh God! I can't break her heart now by saying about Shivay. But it is necessary for her to know about the trouble we are in.