Happy Reading..!!

was dressed in a crisp white shirt with black trousers and a black blazer.His hair set perfectly, just the way he liked it. Giving one last look to himself in the mirror, he walked out to the hall with attitude.

Anika was dressed in a whitish long kurti with high slits and a parrot green legging , with a chiffon dupatta on one side. The slits showed off a very small portion of her waist, occasionally as she moved. Metallic bangles clinked in her hands as she wore the jhumkas looking at herself in the mirror. She then applied the eye-liner and the gloss. She was a no make-up person usually she did a little only for occasions. Spraying the perfume, she carried her bag putting a few files in that as she moved out.

He sat waiting for her in the hall. As her door opened, her perfume hit his nostrils. He looked up to see her. She looked pretty he thought. He gave her another full look noticing the every small detail. She had applied the eyeliner and her usually pink lips shown a little brighter than usual today he thought.

Finally, fitting the files inside her bag, she looked up and saw his eyes scanning her, her cheeks flushed very slightly barely could anyone notice it but she felt the slight heat. She saw his hair set perfectly and his collar button undone showing off a little of his skin. Well he looked nice in white, she thought. "Wait a minute was she checking him out..?" she asked herself. Cursing herself...she said a little aloud.."Chalee..?"

He was bought out of his thoughts by her voice.."Haan..!!"Mentally he smacked himself.

There was an unusual silence in the car. Anika just couldn't take it any longer nor could Shivaay he was so used to being in a noisy environment.Both go to on the radio and their hands touch.She takes it back and he presses the button.

Tu hi safar Tu raasta Tu hi kaarwaan

Kaise chale main tere bina

The atmosphere became a little too odd. She decided to look out while he focused on the road stealing glance at her.

After what seemed forever they final reached the office. They were greeted by their entire team at the entrance. A cheerful Saumya complimented on Anika's look and was seconded by Rohan. Anika smiled. While Shivaay looked at Rohan a little oddly.

They moved inside.Anika saw the centre table decorated and a cake on it.She looked at Saumya surprised.

Saumya-"Rohan ka idea thaa..!"

Rohan smiled.Anika smiled at him. Shivaay was ibserving every bit, with a blank expression.

Anika-"Thank you Rohan..!"

Rohan-"O come on Anika this is nothing you don't have to mention it.!"

Saumya– "okay cake kaatne se pehle selfie..come on everyone.." she said holding a selfie stick."Sir aap bhi aai ye naa.." she said looking at Shivaay. A little timidly though.

Shivaay came and stood beside Anika who was standing beside Rohan.

"Rohan thodaa frame mein aao naa ..."

Rohan moves a little closer to Anika, Shivaay forced a formal smile and moved a little so that she could be a little away from Rohan and closer to him. Someone behind Anika pushes her slightly by mistake and she held Shivaay's arm for support.

**click **

She immediately took her hand back after the photo.

They cut the cake. They were all having snacks. Anika was busy checking whether everyones plates were filled while Shivaay stood at the window looking out.

Rohan came to her-"Anika yeh files ?" he says pointing to two piles of files.

Anika-"arey haan yeh upar rakhnin hai..main abhi rakh ke aati hoon.."

Rohan-"Come main help kar deta hoon."

Both move upwards.

Saumya got everyone to play a game.While Shivaay still was standing there looks through the small crowd to find Anika.She wasn't seen.He then noticed that even Rohan wasn't there.

Saumya came to invite him for the game but he declined formally and asked about Anika's whereabouts.

Saumya-"Wo shaayad paanch minute pehle upar gayi thii kuch files rakhne, aati hii hogi.!!" She left.

Shivaay nodded and continued to look out impatiently. He looked at the watch it was already past five mins, and there was no sign of Anika or Rohan.

As they placed the files and moved out of the cabin,in the dark corridor. Rohan who was walking behind her held her hand , she stopped surprised and looked back.."Kya hua, all okay?

He got closer."You look very pretty today" he said huskily.

Anika feeling uncomfortable mumbled a "thanks" and turned to walk free but he just tightened the grip pulling her closer.

Anika was shocked ..."Yeh kya kar rahe hoo?"

Rohan -"jo tumhara khadoos pati kabhi nahi karta. I can see it."

Anika angrily-"Rohan please leave. "

Rohan-"Its ok Anika...he would never know, trust me."

Anika slaps his face..."Har cheez ki had hoti hai.."

Rohan looks at her angrily. "Jo mujhe chaiye hota hai mujhe milta hai...either by hook or crook...aur ab mera mood tumhare liye hai."

Anika-"Don't tempt me...smajhe..warna tum jaison ke saath mujhe deal karna aata hain"

Rohan-"Really kaise deal karti ho zara dikhaao toh." he smirked.

Anika irritated raised her hand to slap him hard. But he was quick enough he hold her hand and dragged her to the nearby empty cabin.

Now she was hell scared she could see rage in his eye. He advance towards her.

Rohan-"kyaa hua darr lag raha hai..?"he laughed. "Don't worry, you'll love it."

Anika-"Tum jaisa gira hua aadmi maine pehle nahi dehka..main chilaaungi paas mat aana.."

Rohan-"koi faidaa anhi..neeche music chal raha hai kisi ko nahi sunega.."

He rips off her dupatta. He pinned her to the wall he was about to touch her inappropriately when suddenly someone held his hand. None other than Shivaay. His eyes were fuming. While tears rolled down Anika's eyes. She gasped horrified.

The two men got into a struggle. Shivaay punched him hard."How dare you..?"Tumhari himaat kaise hui usse chune ki..."Smack.

Rohan hit him back. Shivaay's lip's edge started bleeding. Shivaay angrily hit him but Rohan overpowers him and pushed him to the wall punching him hard. A scared Anika looked around finds a curtain rod placed on the edge of the room.She picked it up and hit it on Rohan's head he instantly held his head crashing down, unconscious.

She looked at him in shock. A concerned Shivaay looked at her."Tum theek hoo ?"

Anika had tears rolling down her cheeks, she just hugged him tightly, digging her nails into his shoulders. If he hadn't come on time she couldn't even imagine what would be of her.

Shivaay was taken aback at her action.She was vulnerable he could feel her tears against his chest. Without thinking twice he starts rubbing her back to calm her down.

After a few minutes she finally moved away,he wiped her tears.."its okay..main hoon.."

She looked at Rohan.

Shiaavy-"Dont worry...main police ko call karta hoon.."

She gripped his arm and nods in a no..

Shivaay-"okay..aisa karte hain main party wrap up karta hoon phir isse police ke havale karte hain.Dont worry main hoon tumhare saath."

Anika didn't know why but she just hugged him, there was at least someone in the world who was there for her be it momentarily. Shivaay knew she was scared and calmed her.

She notice his bleeding lip edge and also the wound on his hand.

Anika-"Ek min.." she opened the drawer of the desk and brings out a first aid box."

She made him sit.

Shivaay-"Its fine.."

Anika paying no heed to his words she took his hand and cleaned his wound and bandaged it quickly. Shivaay just looked at her.She cared for him after all that had happened with her.

She then looked at his face and brought the cotton closer to clean the blood at his lips edge.

Shivaay-"Ouch..."

Anika-"Sorry", she blew carefully.

Shivaay-"its ok.." he said trying to ignore the proximity. There was something in air that they both couldn't ignore.

P.S

Hope you all liked this part..!

Do vote ,comment what you liked and share with your friends!