Chapter 6

In the Club

Shivaay was checking his time while waiting for Annika in the VIP room. He was worried about how will he inform her about Abhinav. What will be her reaction? He hoped she would compose herself after facing many difficulties in her life and face this situation too boldly.. He was in deep thinking but suddenly a waitress knock at his door and inform him about Annika's arrival. He nods his head. He checks his watch and mentally curses Annika for her punctuality. He gets a message on his phone, a critical message.

Soon Annika arrives; he raises his face from watching to see her, he was shocked. She was looking like an eternal beauty. Annika smirks, observing Shivaay's expression.

Annika - So I can assume you loved my look

Shivaay - Gorgeous (He mutters)

He was snapped out of his thoughts. When he remembers about Abhinav

Annika - Let's have some drink and shake our bodies.

Shivaay - Annika, wait.

Annika - What happened?

Shivaay - It's terrible news Annika, I want you to compose yourself

Annika looks at Shivaay with a worried expression; she comes near him and holds his hands

Annika - damn it, tell me what happened. Don't create suspense

He tightens his grip over Annika's hand

Shivaay - Annika (He takes a pause and looks at her) Abhinav is cheating you. I caught him red-handed, Annika.

He looks at her for her expression, but he was shocked to find a composed expression. He was getting worried.

Shivaay - Annika, are you alright

Annika - Shivaay, I am sorry

Shivaay - Why are you sorry, Annika?

He cups her face, and soon tears start falling from her eyes

Annika - Shivaay, I know he is cheating him. I know why he is with me. I know he has one-night stands

Shivaay - Why are you with him? Why didn't you told me anything?

Annika - I am waiting for an opportunity to dump him. Shivaay, you were already facing problems, so I thought not to increase your tension anymore.

Shivaay - Are you crazy, Annika. How can you think like that? You are the only one I have, and how can you think your problems will be a burden on me?

Annika hugs him tightly.

Annika - I am sorry, you were already stressed, and I

She wasn't able to speak. She burst into tears. Shivaay holds her tightly. She was feeling secure and safe within his arms.

He takes tissue from a nearby table. He wipes her tears away without spoiling her makeup.

Annika - Thank god my eyeliner is smudge-free, and my makeup is waterproof

Shivaay chuckles at her

Shivaay - Idiot

Shivaay pulls her towards him and secures his arms around her waist.

Shivaay - Tell me the apt reason why are you were waiting to expose him, Annika.

Annika looks at him with a disturbed look