To tear-off your dirty mask ✔

part 17

This story takes a quick turn!

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Annika was stunned to see the rage in shivaay's eyes. She clutched her fist, even more, to hide the nuptial chain as much as possible, she doesn't want him to see it.

S: This is too much Annika! Why didn't you tell me before coming back? Did you know how much worried I was? There I was dying in tension and you are standing in front of the mirror never being bothered. All the negative things were getting into my mind. I was breathless! You know what, it's all my fault, I was always good to you. But never thought that you would take advantage of it. I have endured everything till now. But this is not acceptable, Annika. You could have told me at least. I had been searching for you past two hours. I don't even know how did I manage to drive. I know I am a fool to say this all since you don't care for me. But I do.
Shivaay burst out. She flinched hearing his confession. She had nothing to say. Of course, she realizes she was at mistake. Moreover, she was not in a mental state to shout back. His bloodshot eyes had scared her till eternity. She just stood there like a statue tying her hands behind. He started at her for a while before sighing just as getting relieved after seeing her all fit and fine.

S: don't you have anything to say? What happened Annika? Why don't you shout back as you always used to do?!
He scoffed

Saying nothing further he turned behind to leave.

'Are you staying here'
His voice was calm yet stern when asked her stopping in midway. Bessofa, he didn't look back at her

A: yes
She muttered in a low tone

Shivaay walked ahead hearing her, only to be blocked his way by his father-in-law.

H: done?!
Harsh asked with a smile

S: sorry
He just uttered looking everywhere but not at harsh. He went not waiting for anything

H: What did you see now?
Harsh asked his daughter while putting his hand around her shoulder. His smile was making her confused

A: His anger
She replied suspiciously shrugging her shoulders. Both of their gazes was fixed on shivaay's retreating figure

H: but I saw something else ( he turns his head to look at Annika who looked back in return) his love for you...

Harsh's words echoed in her ears. She just felt so. Her heart was repeating those words actually. Does he love her? Such a question arose within her for the first time.

A: After a long time we are together at dinner. I missed our old days. Let's have dinner asap.
Annika exclaimed like an excited kid. Undoubtedly, she intended to divert his mind and erase the awkwardness those words had created

Harsh nodded with a tight smile pulling her with him who pretend not understanding her intention.

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P: where is Annika?
Pinky asked shivaay who was descending the stairs to join in dinner table after being freshened up. Unfortunately, she hadn't seen him when he came back home. Besides, he was not in a mood to let anybody know his presence rather than marching towards his room in anger. Though he looked calm now, after a cold shower

S: she is at her place
He replied casually taking a seat beside Rudra

P: oh ok. I was so worried when you called me asking about her. Also, you didn't pick up my calls after
Pinky complained

S: are you the same one who said me to divorce her
Shivaay grinned while serving the food. Does anybody expect this cool man to be angry for more than an hour?!