Shivaay: I'm sorry Anika...please tell me...
Anika: No Shivaay...I'm sorry... - tearfully - ...I'm really sorry...I've had enough...I don't think we can be together any more...
Shivaay's hands dropped to his side as he heard her last sentence, he watched as she turned and ran down the stage and through the hall to the exit...
She ran past Rudra and Bhavya who had walked back into the hall, they stood there in shock as they had witnessed the last few sentences between Shivaay and Anika; not sure of what to do they stood there, turning to each other realising how serious this was. They turned to look at Shivaay who had given up and flopped onto the chair, they walked towards him knowing that he needed some support.
Anika ran out of the hall and into the foyer where she bumped into Omkara who had just walked in, she hugged him tight as she cried uncontrollably.
Omkara: Anika? - looking down at her ...Kya huwa...why are you crying...
Anika held onto him still crying, he consoled her and as she had seemed a little calm he walked her to the bench and brought her some water. When she had got her breath back and looked slightly better he decided to question her.
Omkara: Anika...what's wrong? - looking closely at her - ...Why are you crying like this...did someone say something to you?
Anika: Kuch nahi... - wiping her tears away
Omkara: Anika...you know you can talk to me...I know something must've happened between you and Shivaay...but I'm also your best friend...please tell me what's wrong...if you keep it all in you're just making it worst for yourself...please tell me...
Anika looked up at him and he nodded asking her to speak up.
Anika: Woh...Shi-Shivaay...
She spilled out all of her feelings to him which ended with her in tears again; he consoled her again giving her sometime to be emotional and let it all out.
Omkara: - once she had calmed down he spoke up - Anika...you know very well that every relationship goes through a rough period...there's not one couple who lives peacefully without an argument...it's not normal for a couple not to argue...
Anika wiped her tears and nodded.
Omkara: Don't you remember when me and Gauri had that massive argument right after we spoke to our parents and we thought we had made a mistake...but then thanks to you guys it was sorted and look now...we're both so happy and ready for this engagement... - she nodded again and he carried on - ...I know what has happened between you and Shivaay has hurt you a lot...and I understand why...even for me this would be a big problem...but don't ruin it by ending this relationship...
Anika: Then what should I do...? - through tears - He has no idea...
Omkara: Anika...then why don't you give him a chance...let him explain what had happened...why he did not call you...I know a million and one questions occurred in your mind...but at least give him one opportunity to clear it all before you make any decision which will end your relationship...because I know how much you two love each other...not only me...but all four of us...and I can be one hundred percent sure that none of us wants to see you two separate...so give him one chance...please...?
Anika: - thinking for sometime then she nodded - Okay... - slowly
Once Anika had calmed down completely they decided to go back into the hall and finish up the work, but as they entered everything was finished and the place looked beautiful.
Omkara: WOW guys...this place looks amazing...
Rudra/Bhavya: Thanks...
Shivaay watched as Anika ignored him and looked around the hall at their work, she seemed pleased but there was not even a slight smile on her face.
Bhavya: Well...our work is done here...we should get going...c'mon Anika...we need to get ready...
Anika nodded and they said bye before going; they made their way back to Gauri's place and Bhavya checked if Anika was okay. When they got there Gauri was having her makeup done and her hair was done nicely.
Gauri: Hey girls...is the hall done?
Bhavya: Yep...it's finished...
Gauri: That's great...you should start to get ready...my bhabi will do your hair if you want...
Bhavya: Anika...why don't you start first...
Anika: No Bhavya it's okay...you first...
Bhavya: C'mon Anika...you get yours done...
Bhavya forced Anika to do her hair while she got her stuff together and started doing her makeup. An hour later all the girls were almost ready just doing their final touches; Gauri had become a little nervous and Anika sat with her trying to calm her down.
Anika: Gauri...don't worry...everything will be fine...it's just your engagement...you're not leaving home right now...
Gauri: I know Anika...but I feel as if something is going to go wrong...
Anika: Don't think like that...everything will be perfect...you just think of your Omkara...and everything will go smoothly...you don't worry about anything else...leave it all to us...okay...?
Gauri: - nodded slowly - Okay...
Bhavya: - walked into the room - Ready?
Gauri nodded and Anika smiled slowly.
Bhavya: Look at you two... - shaking her head with a smile - ...looks like you both are being forced onto a roller coaster which you are dreading... - laughing
They both smiled at her and Anika stood up.
Bhavya: Come on guys...cheer up...Gauri it's your engagement not your bidaai...if Omkara sees you now...he will be so worried...
Anika: She's right Gauri...c'mon cheer up and let's go...
Gauri stood up and had a last look at herself; fixing her jewellery properly before walking out of the room. The first person they saw was Yuvi who was shocked to his sister in this get up.
Yuvi: Woah! - doing a double take - ...What happened to you...you actually look good...
Gauri: Shut up...
Yuvi: C'mon I'm just kidding...you're looking very nice... - giving her a side hug
Gauri: - moving away slightly - Be carefully...you'll mess up my hair... - joking
Yuvi: When I'm being mean you don't like it...when I'm being nice you don't like it...you girls...so hard to please... - making a face
Gauri: That's us... - smiling
Yuvi: - laughing - Go on...you're getting late...
They walked down stairs with everyone watching and praised her for her beauty. Gauri met her parents and grandparents before leaving the house and settling down in the car, Anika sat in the back with her while Bhavya sat in the front and Yuvi drove them to the hall within five minutes. As they got out Omkara's family was already there but he wasn't, they welcomed her in happily and she walked towards the stage while the guests watched on. Anika and Bhavya sat either side of her while they waited for Omkara to arrive.
Gauri: WOW you guys did a great job...this place looks amazing...better than I expected... - smiling at Anika and Bhavya
Anika: Just for you...
Not making her wait any longer Omkara arrived with Shivaay and Rudra either side of him, he smiled widely as his eyes stayed on Gauri not noticing the guests around him, it was like he was in a trance as he made his way towards the stage where his soon to be fianc was sitting. Bhavya whispered something in Gauri's ear making her smile shyly; Bhavya got up and allowed Omkara to sit next to Gauri and Shivaay on his other side. As they were already seated in order the photographer snapped away at his camera; Omkara and Gauri in the middle, Shivaay and Anika on either side of them and Rudra and Bhavya standing behind them, they posed for photos until both their parents came onto the stage for them to exchange their rings. The four friends stood behind while they placed the rings on each other's fingers looking at each other happily.
The photographer clicked away at his camera some more as the rituals took place; and the rest of the family came on in groups to take photos with the pair. The gang came off of the stage to give time to the family members. They joined their families who were once again pleased with the way they had decorated the hall.
Ram: You guys really are very good... - to Shivaay - ...I think I have a job for you...
Shivaay: What? - a bit shocked - ...Sorry...mera matlab...I...
Ram: Calm down Shivaay...no need to fumble...what I meant to say is...why don't you join us at Khushi Events...you really have some potential...
Shivaay: Uncle...that's really nice of you...but it's not just me...I mean...this was Anika's idea...and we all did it together...
Ram: Hmm...I know...but I'm offering you a job...what do you think?
Shivaay: - looked around at everyone not sure what to say - I...umm...woh I...
Siddharth: Calm down Shivaay... - laughing at him - ...I've never seen you stuck for words...
Shakti: That's true...
Ram: I'll tell you what...think about it...wait for your results to come through...then let us know...
Shakti: Hmm...that sounds good...what do you think Shivaay...
Shivaay: Thanks uncle...that's a good idea...I'll think about it and get back to you...
Ram: That's what I wanted to hear... - smiling
On the other side the ladies were praising Anika.
Malika: You look really nice Anika...
Pinky: Very beautiful...
Anika: Thanks...I only bought it yesterday...
Malika: Yesterday? - surprised - ...That's very late...
Anika: I know...I didn't realize when I got back that the engagement was in two days...but at least I got it right away...
Saakshi: Yeah...if not it would've been a disaster...
They talked for a while longer until Gauri's cousins came over and took Shivaay and Anika away to the middle of the hall where Rudra and Bhavya were standing.
Shivaay: What's wrong?
Gauri's Cousin: C'mon we want some naach gaana...
Rudra: C'mon then...let's start...
One of her cousins shouted over the noise to the DJ to hit a beat and suddenly the hall was filled with music. Anika walked around the group to stand next to Rudra automatically making Bhavya to be Shivaay's partner. The song that was played was Laung da lashkara from the film Patiala House.
Rudra: Laung da lashkara oh baby tera jaan se pyaara...Oh baby ainwe chamka dil saada...Ke dikh gaya pyaar yeh patial vi... - dancing in front of Anika
Shivaay: Ho jab se dil haara...Oh badla main saara da saara...Oh baby jiven gabru dil dara...Oh baby tera yaar yeh patial vi... - dancing in front of Bhavya
All her cousins: Hun lor hai lor hai lor hai patial vi...
Shivaay: Patiala peg laga ke nachunga nachunga...Patiala dhol baja ke keh dunga keh dunga...Heere meri zulfein teri...Mere haathon ki yeh lakeerein bunti hain... - moving to Anika
Rudra: Laungda lashkara oh baby tera jaan se pyaara...Oh baby ainwe chamka dil saada...Ke dikh tera pyaar yeh patial vi... - moving to Bhavya
Shivaay/Rudra: Jab se dil haara...Oh badla main saara da saara...Oh baby jiven gabru dil dara...Oh baby tera yaar yeh patial vi...
Anika: - dancing her way towards Rudra - Oye hoye patiala peg laga ke kehnda ae kehnda ae...Kalle milo ta chup yeh rehnda ae yeh rehnda ae...
Bhavya: - dancing her way to Shivaay - Channa mere chaddo pare...Misri si meethi gud si baatein rehndi teri...
Shivaay/Rudra: Laungda lashkara oh baby tera...Oh baby ainwe...Ke dekh tera pyaar yeh patial vi...
All: Got the feeling now that makes me wanna move...If you feel the same then you should do it too...Patiala, patiala, Patiala...
All: - dance while singing - Saada ta dil patiala, we do it so patiala...Let's party for a while, we always dance with style...You know what to do with your hands...Get em up, Mr. Beer and Whiskey man...Get em up, jump to the jump, jam to the jam...Get em up, I know you understand...Get em up, gal wind up and bust up the party...Man a man you look so hotty speak'em up n get them naughty...Do not disturb yo when I'm talking...
Anika: Laung da lashkara...
Shivaay: Oh baby tera...
Bhavya: Jaan se pyaara...
Rudra: Oh baby ainwe...
Anika/Bhavya: Chamka dil saada...
Shivaay/Rudra: Ke dikh gaya pyaar yeh patial vi...
All four: Ho jab se dil haara...Oh badla main saara da saara...Oh baby jiven gabru dil dara...Oh baby tera yaar yeh patial vi...
All: - all the guests joined in on the dance floor - Got the feeling now that makes me wanna move...If you feel the same then you should do it too...Laungda lashkara...Oh baby tera...Oh baby ainwe...Ke dekh tera pyaar yeh patial vi...Patiala...Patiala...Patiala...
With all the guests on the dance floor it was crowded when Anika felt someone grab hold of her hand; she was dragged through the crowd and through the fire exit doors to a small room. She looked around angrily to see Shivaay standing there.
Anika: What do you think you're doing? - looking madly at him - ...How dare you? - pulling her hand out of his grip
Shivaay: I'm sorry for taking you away like this but...I can't stand this anymore...until we don't clear up this problem I'm not letting you go from here...
Anika: You can't stop me... - turning around to walk away but again he grabbed her hand and held her steady - ...let go of me...
Shivaay: Not until you tell me what the problem is and we don't solve it... - turning her to face him - ...I can't stand being away from you...ever since I came back you've been angry with me...and I don't like it...I want to know why you're ignoring me...what have I done wrong...Anika I want to talk to you...I want to be with you...please... - pleading
Anika: - furious by his words - You can't stand being away from me? - shouting ...You don't like me ignoring you...you want to talk to me...you want to be with me...right... - close to tears - ...then WHY...why did you stay away from me? Why did you ignore me? Why did you not talk to me?
Shivaay: Kya matlab? - confused
Anika: You still haven't got any idea what the problem is? - in disbelief - You stayed away from me for two weeks... - tears running down her cheeks - ...you cut my calls...you didn't call me back...you were having such a great time without me...who knows which girl you was with every day...that time you didn't think about me? - crying uncontrollably - ...Then why all of a sudden the moment you come back you think everything should be perfect between us...there shouldn't be a problem...I should be okay with whatever you do...and pretend that everything is just perfect...? - finished ranting - ...Is that the way it should be Shivaay... - slowly giving up
Shivaay let go of her and she sank down on to the bench beside the wall; Shivaay watched as she held onto the bench, her knuckles turning white and tears pouring down her cheek. He watched her in this condition for a few minutes as her words replayed in his mind, he felt terrible. He slowly walked towards the bench and sat down next to her; a moment later he placed his hand over hers making her turn towards him, they looked into each other's eyes.
Shivaay: Anika...I'm so sorry...I should've tried better...but... - not sure where to start - ...you won't believe me when I say that I had lost my phone...you'll think that I'm just making an excuse...but this is the truth...on the fourth day when we got there I was out with my friends and had lost my phone...I searched everywhere but I couldn't find it...mum told me it was useless buying a new one from here and I should just wait till I get back home...I knew you would be worried and I did try...I really tried to get in touch with you...once again you're going to think I'm making an excuse but honestly I don't know your number by mind...because all I do is press your name and it dials...but I did try...I called from Bhai's phone two times but you had cut the call...by then I guessed you were angry...I didn't even try to use bhabi's phone because I know that you don't want anyone to find out about us...seriously Anika...I'm really sorry...this is not just an excuse...it is my fault I had lost my phone but I did email you...I tried everything...but it looks like you didn't get it...I'm really, really very sorry Anika... - bowing his head in front of her - ...Anika...please forgive me...I can't stay away from you any longer...
Anika listened to him quietly, she didn't want to believe him but there was some truth in his words, she did remember a few times when she thought he might have called but Sahil had her phone and she had forgotten to see who had called her. She was touched by Shivaay's concern; there she was thinking that he was having the time of his life when really he was thinking about her all along. She felt like an idiot; she held his hand and he looked up. They looked into each other's eyes, Anika saw his eyes was filled with tears, this was the first time she had seen this side of him and her heart pained.
Anika: Shivaay... - slowly
Shivaay: Please...please forgive me Anika... - pleading
Anika: - nodding - ...I forgive you...but...I'm sorry... - tears rolling down her cheeks
Shivaay: Kyon?
Anika: I've put you through so much in these two days...I was really mean to you...and I doub...
Shivaay: - cutting her off - Sshhh...that was nothing...what I put you through for two weeks...I got the same in return...so it's even... - with a small smile
Anika smiled as she saw his dimple, she was paining to see this for two weeks. They looked at each other through watery eyes, slowly Shivaay held out his arm inviting her for a hug which she accepted happily with tears of joy. They stayed in embrace for some time until Anika whispered "sorry once again against his chest making him look down at her. She moved away slightly and looked down ashamed at herself.
Anika: Shivaay...I'm really very sorry...I doubted you...I thought you was having such a great time in those two weeks...I thought you had found another girl...and forgotten me...when really you was worried about how I felt...I'm really, really sorry... - tears welling up in her eyes again
Shivaay: - wiping the tears away from her face - C'mon Anika...it was just the situation that made you think like that...I don't blame you for anything...it was my fault...but leave that all now...you've cried too much and I hate to see your tears...you know that na... - she nodded - ...so stop...and let's forget everything...we're going to go out there and have fun...okay?
Anika: - nodding and wiping her tears - Okay... - smiling
Shivaay: That's better...
Shivaay took out a tissue from his pocket and dried her eyes fully trying not to mess up her makeup, she was touched to see this action of his, searching in her purse she pulled out a mirror and took one look at her face which looked like it had when she had left Gauri's house, she smiled and hugged him, he kissed her on her forehead and told her to go back to the hall. She followed his instructions and he joined her a few minutes later.
When they had arrived back into the hall buffet dinner had started but most of the guests were still on the dance floor, Bhavya was back on stage with Gauri and Omkara while Rudra was still dancing on the floor with Siddharth and Malika and some others. Anika went back onto stage and sat on the other side of Omkara while Shivaay joined Rudra. On the stage they had all noticed Anika's big smile and understood that they had sorted out their problems, Omkara was extremely happy to see her happy again.
Omkara: I told you na...give him a chance...I'm glad to know you took my advice because I hate to see you two arguing... - whispered to her
Anika: Thanks Omkara...
Omkara: C'mon don't be silly...why are you thanking me for something so small?
Anika: You guys really are the best...I don't know what I would do without you all...
Omkara: That's what we're here for...being there for you in thick and thin...and we always will be...now go...have fun and enjoy yourself...
Anika: Nahi... - shaking her head
Omkara: Kyon? - confused
Anika: How can we enjoy ourselves when you two are sitting here being bored? - to Gauri and Omkara - ...You two have to come and dance with us...
Bhavya: Definitely... - helping Gauri up
Anika: Right...c'mon... - linking her arm into Omkara's and walking them to the dance floor
They danced on the song Gal Meethi Meethi Bol from Aisha and Nachde Ne Saare from Baar Baar Dehko. Then the couple was brought back on stage to cut the cake and share gifts. A while later, the guests had began to leave, the gang's parents had left after some time and only Gauri's family members were left and her friends. They had more fun and masti before they realised it was quite late, Gauri and Omkara said bye to each other before their families separated them taking them home, Shivaay gave Rudra and Bhavya a lift home and Anika was the only one left in the car. They stayed quiet for some time until Shivaay had spoke up while driving.
Shivaay: Are you okay? - looking over at her
Anika: Yeah...I'm fine...just got a bit of a headache...it's been a long day...
Shivaay: Hmm...I wish we could spend more time together...but it's quite late...I've missed you so much...
Anika: - smiling slightly - Missed you too...
Shivaay: - driving into the estate and stopping outside her house - ...Tomorrow we're going to spend the whole day together...just me and you...
Anika: Kaise? - raising her eyebrow
Shivaay: Wait and watch...be ready...I'm going to pick you up tomorrow...
Anika: But...
Shivaay: - cutting her off - No buts right now...it's getting quite late... - smiling - ...you need some sleep...I'll see you tomorrow...
Anika: Fine... - making a face - ...bye...
Shivaay: Anika... - as she turned to get out of the car
Anika: Hmm... - turning around to face him
Shivaay: I love you... - sweetly with his dimpled smile
Anika: - smiling widely - I love you too...bye...
Anika got out of the car and walked towards her house carefully in her heels; she looked back at him one more time before going into the house. He drove off, his mind full of thoughts of how they were going to spend the next day...
