FOR YOU? ALWAYS (part 19) An Ishqbazz FF by 29

CHAPTER 19

Anika couldn’t believe her eyes. She wanted it to be a confusion and misunderstanding but things were clear. She has seen both Malika and Sidharth together and the fact that Shivay is going to marry Mlika was killing her now. She was trying to utter some words but nothing could come out. How can Malika cheat Shivay, her friend, how can someone cheat a beautiful person like Shivay. She thought Mlika was a good friend of Shivay but what she just saw between Malika and Sidhart was spinning her mind.
Sidharth and Mlika looked at each other and they two were hell confused. Surely things are going to be difficult now. Anika was looking at them with disbelieve and Malika couldn’t bear it. Sidhart was holding her hand and he squeezed her hand a little to assure her that everything will be fine.
“How….wha…I mean, he is your friend” she was looking at both of them with shocked eyes. Shivay will be so hurt. What should she do. How can friends do this to other friends but her past instantly gave her the answer. Her life got ruined by her friend so there was no point in justifying the loyalty of friendship.
“Anika, just listen to us” Sidharth walked towards her. “We can clear everything”

ANIKA: How can you justify this act? (She looked at Malika with teary eyes) you are getting married to Shivay and hare you are…. (She couldn’t complete the sentence)
SIDHARTH: Sometimes truth is not what we see Anika! I know what you are thinking but we are not betrayers. (He looked at Malika)
ANIKA: Then what are you? (She was dead serious this time, her shock was turning into anger. She knows the meaning of betrayal by someone very close. She knows how much it hurts and burns and she cant let this happen to Shivay)
MALIKA: Anika! I love Sidharth…and I know it is complicated. I mean I am not going to marry Shivay. I was never going to marry him. Its just…..(She was trying to find the suitable words to clarify the situation) I am engaged to Sidharth and Shivay knows this.
Anika widened her eyes on the last line. What was she saying? It doesn’t make any sense. If she loves Sidharth then why is she marrying Shivay. “Then what’s the point of all those functions, you know how good these people are. they are rare good on earth and you are playing with their emotions?” She was disappointed by Mlika.
SIDHARTH: Anika! I know you are confused and honestly we are not the people you should talk to. I know we are right and i can’t hear anything against Malika. She told you that we are engaged, right? Then there is no other point. I am no one to tell you this but do you think that girl like her can betray someone? She is precious and loyal and I fully know that, and I guarantee my life on that. (Malika looked at him with teary eyes) Don’t panic….i should not tell you anything, but you should go and talk to Shivay. We are not on fault so we will be there waiting for both of you. You can call Shivay hare if you want to please talk to him. There is something you should know.

Anika stood still, her heart was telling her to believe these two but her mind was raising questions like “then why Shivay and Malika are getting married and why Sidharth is so supportive and cool about this?”
Malika took some steps towards Anika but Anika walked back giving her a shock. She was not in a state to listen to anything else. If they were right, then she wanted to know that why is Shivay playing with his life and if they are wrong then she wanted to save Shivay. Her mind was racing and she almost ran into the mansion leaving Malika and Sidharth behind.
“What will happen now?” she asked nervously. All she wanted to do was to help Shivay and to get Shivay nd Anika together but now she was feeling guilty.
SIDHARTH: Nothing worse will happen dear. This has to come someday. Why not today? She has to face it and you….(He cupped her face in his hands) you stop worrying. I bet things will be sorted out now. Just stop worrying. He sides hugged Malika and pecked her hair. Then they both also went inside.

Shivay was in his room. He was getting restless with every passing hour. Anika was silent and her silence was literally killing him. He was also feeling bad for Malika and Sifharth because they were going through allot because of him. But he cannot extend this drama anymore. He has to end it, otherwise things will be out of control. By putting both his hands in his pant pockets he was walking in the room when he sensed her and few moments later she appeared in his room. Her eyes were tensed and Shivay was sure by looking at her that something is not well. He came towards her and she walked into his room. He turned back and looked at her standing near his couch. She was not looking at him and Shivay knew that she was finding words to start the conversation.
SHIVAY: Everything’s fine? (He asked this by coming near the couch)
Anika opened her mouth to say something but then closed it. She had no idea how to tell him, what she just saw.
“Anika what happen? You look tense?” he was getting concerned for her. her every worry was huge enough to shake him.

“Sh..Shivay I saw something! I mean I saw Mlika today” (She sneakily looked at him and he was expecting another line but she got silent)
SHIVAY: You are worried because you saw Malika? Is this all?
ANIKA: NO! no…OK this might be shock for you but tell me do you trust me?
Shivay gave a small defeated smile on this line. “You think I won’t trust you? You even felt the need to ask it? I trust you blindly Anika”
Anika felt a little shiver. His words are always strong and firm and his gaze was the strongest among all. How hard it is for her to avoid his eyes, which always reflects the emotion she is afraid of. But instead of these thoughts she has to focus on the current situation. By gathering up all her courage she spoke without a break. “I saw Malika…I mean with someone. You know Sidharth na? of course you know him. How can you not know him? He pretends to be your friend but, but Shivay probably he is not. I saw him today as well. I mean I saw them both. Both were like close to each other, I hope you understand. I know you must be shocked. so am i. she said…I mean, he said that they are engaged and that I am not seeing the truth and Malika said that you know it, which make no sense because otherwise this wedding. I am so confused and I am sorry that you have to hear this by me but I cannot let this happen to you Shivay. You deserve the best. You…” She looked at him with fear because she thought that he will be shocked but instead he was calmly looking at her, as if nothing has happened. How can he be so calm? There were no shocking expressions on his face. “Shivay…are you shocked?” she asked him by examining his calmness.

“I already know this” he said it casually
“You know it and still…I mean then why are you getting married to her?”
Shivay just looked at her. His mind was working fast and knew that now will be the time.
“that’s my choice” he again replied calmly
“what do mean that’s your choice? You are ruining your life and hers too and why the hell you guyz are getting married then?” her head was spinning in this situation. What was happening hare?
“Anika I don’t want to give any answer” he said coldly and walked away but Anika held his elbow.
“But I need answers” she demanded
“Its personal” he released his elbow gently from her grip
“its madness” she answered back
“Its my life and I have right to do whatever I want to. Why do you have a problem?” now he stood in front of her.
“I can’t let you ruin your life like this” she sounded like talking to herself.
“I told you na, that its my decision. Why does it matter to you?” his eyes were finding answers in her eyes.
“i..i cant let you hurt yourself. This is just insane. Marriage is not a game Shivay its….. (her words were cut in the middle by his sentence)
“Why do you care?”
“Shivay what kind of question is this? I am your friend, of course I care.” This hurts Shivay, he was battling with his heart and mind.
“If you are my FRIEND, then support me and I just let things happen” he took a deep sigh and took a step away from her.
“I can’t” a tear made its way down her cheek.
“And why? Why can’t you Anika? why can’t you see me, ruining my life?” it was his last try but she stood silent and this silence almost sliced his heart. He tried everything but nothing helped him. This girl was so stubborn. For the first time in his life Shivay was feeling angry on her. why was she hiding her emotions? She was hurting herself and him as well. How can she so stubborn? By clenching her frock in her palms, she was looking down and Shivay was not able to stand there anymore. He turned back and took few steps towards the door.
“Because I love you”

He froze. It was not clear. It was a whisper, like a small blew of wind barely touching him. Did he actually hear these words? Or it was just his imagination? He didn’t want to turn back because he thought that it was a spell and he didn’t want this spell to end up. He was not able to believe his ear when he got another conformation. “I love you Shivay” and this time this line was mixed with small sobs. He turned his head back in disbelieve and saw her sitting on the floor crying and these three words were again making their way out of her mouth. No it was not a dream. It was real. He heard it right. She said those words. Shivay felt that he was like a dying man who was given back his breath to live. With shocked eyes and mixed expression, he walked towards her and sat in front of her on his knees.
“Anika” he said her name in a whisper. It was the only word which was there in his memory. Everything else seems to fade away. The word was Anika and the only person was Anika at that time.

Precap
Anika in orphanage and everyone else is in there too.

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