EPISODE 68
AT NIGHT,
OBEROI MANSION,
All of them are sitting in the living room, they were talking and Anika was constantly looking at the door waiting for Shivaay, his phone was not reachable.
Dadi: Allu puttar, where is Shivaay? I haven’t seen him since a long time.
Anika: Dadi, he had some work. He’ll come in sometime.
Pinky: Work, what work is important than this wedding?
Rudra’s phone rings, he picks up the call and is shocked.
Rudra: What…How did this happen…Okay…I’ll see. (He disconnects the call)
Soumya: Rudra, what happened? You look worried.
Rudra: Soumya, switch on the TV.
Omkara: But what happened Rudra?
Rudra: You all will get to know. Soumya, switch on the TV.
Soumya nods while others are confused. She switches on the TV.
NEWS HEADLINE: OBEROI FACTORY NEAR KHARGHAR ON FIRE…. MORE THAN 100 WOUNDED…. MANY DIED…. MANY MISSING
All of them are shocked seeing the news.
Tej: When did this happen?
Shakti: How can this happen?
Anika: Shivaay had got a call from the manager and that’s why he went to check on the situation.
Jhanvi: Anika, why didn’t you tell us earlier.
Anika: I didn’t want to worry you all and Ishu’s wedding was going on. How could I?
Ishana: Anika, at least you could have gone with Shivaay.
Anika: I wanted to but he said I should stay here to take care of everything.
Tej: We should go there now.
Shakti: You are right Bhai saab.
Omkara: I am also coming.
Jhanvi: But Om… You should be with Ishu.
Ishana: No mom, he is right and I am also going with them.
Anika: No. You both with stay here only.
Rudra: But I am coming, no matter what.
Tej: Okay. Now let’s leave.
Tej, Shakti, Anika and Rudra leave.
AT THE FACTORY SITE,
Everything had turned black, the entire atmosphere was filled with smoke making it hard for everyone to breathe, the fire trucks were working hard and had managed to extinguish most of the fire.
Anika: Shivaay, where is he? I have been calling him since long.
Rudra: Don’t worry Bhabhi, Bhaiya yahi kahi honge. Let’s see.
A man comes to them,
Tej: Sharma, what is this and how did this happen?
Sharma: I don’t know sir. Everything was going on like always when there was a huge sound and a shock circuit occurred. Before we could do anything, the entire place was on fire.
Shakti: What about the workers and other staff?
Sharma: We managed to rescue most of them but not all could be saved. They are being taken to the hospital.
Anika: Where is Shivaay?
Sharma is quiet,
Anika: I am asking you something. Answer me, where is Shivaay?
Sharma: Ma’am, Shivaay Sir was here only. He was helping with rescuing when he saw few people stuck inside and he went to help them. I tried to stop him. And then…
Anika: And then what (She was worried)
Sharma: And then there was a huge blast.
Anika could not believe what she had heard, she felt like the ground below her feet slip and she stumbles back. Rudra helped her.
Rudra: Bhabhi, please. Nothing can happen to Bhaiya. He must be here only.
Anika: Shivaay… No… Shivaay…
She starts shouting his name and searches everywhere.
Tej: Rudra, take Anika home. We’ll manage here.
Anika: No I am not going anywhere without Shivaay.
Shakti: Anika, I’ll bring Shivaay. You go home.
Rudra: Bhabhi, uncle is right. Please come with me.
After some convincing she agrees and goes with Rudra.
OBEROI MANSION,
Anika enters with Rudra.
Pinky: Anika, Rudra, is everything, right?
Rudra: Aunty, Tej Uncle and Shakti Uncle are handling everything. Nothing to worry about.
Jhanvi: Soumya, go and get water for them.
Rudra makes Anika sit on the sofa and Soumya gives them water.
Dadi: Shivaay, where is he? I thought he also came with you all.
Rudra: Dadi… wo…
Ishana: What happened Rudra?
Anika: Nothing happened. Shivaay is fine and he will come soon.
Anika gets up and leaves from there. They are shocked by her behavior.
Soumya: What happened to her?
Rudra: Wo… (He tells them everything. They are shocked)
Dadi: Oh God, please take care of Shivaay.
Omkara: Nothing will happen to him. He will be fine.
Ishana: I should be with Anika.
Soumya: I’ll also come.
They both leave.
IN SOME UNKNOWN PLACE,
Tannish: Last time that Shivaay was saved but not this time.
Ishwari: The Oberois will pay for everything we have lost.
Tannish: Especially that Anika.
OBEROI MANSION,
Hours had passed, everyone was waiting in the living room, Jhanvi sees Tej and Shakti entering.
Jhanvi: They came.
Anika immediately looked up and started looking for Shivaay. She goes to Shakti, others follow.
Anika: Dad, where is Shivaay? You said you will get him, then where is he? (Shakti looked at her with tears in his eyes, Tej helped him) Bade Papa, you tell me, where is Shivaay?
Tej: Anika… wo…
Two men enter with a stretcher. All of them are shocked seeing them. Tears collect in their eyes.
Anika: No… This is not my Shivaay… No… He cannot leave me alone… No… (She moves back and sits down) This is not my Shivaay (Tears flow from her eyes) Shivaay… No… Shivaay… (She cries)
*FLASHBACK*
Anika: How did this happen… I am also coming with you.
Shivaay: No Anika, you should stay here and take care of everything. I’ll go and check the situation there.
Anika: But Shivaay…
Shivaay: Don’t worry. I’ll manage and take care of everything. (He kissed her fore-head and smiled)
He leaves while Anika is worried.
*FLASHBACK ENDS*
Anika: Shivaay cannot leave me like this… He said he will come back… He said I should stay here and wait for him… How can he do this with me… No… He cannot leave me like this… No… (She cries)
Ishana: Anika
Soumya: Di please sambhaliye apne aap ko, please.
Ishana and Soumya hug her tightly, they too have tears in their eyes.
Pinky: How can God do this with my daughter? Why?
Jhanvi: Pinky…
Pinky hugs Jhanvi and cries.
Dadi sits back on the sofa while Tej and Shakti console her.
Dadi: Oh God, how did this happen?
Shakti: Maa, please.
Rudra: Shivaay Bhaiya, how can he leave us like this?
Omkara: Rudra, please don’t break like this. We must be strong, we must take care of our family. They need us now.
Rudra: You are right Bhaiya, we must be strong for them.
Om hugs Rudra as tears flow from his eyes.
AT NIGHT,
SHIVIKA’S ROOM,
After a lot of explaining and convincing Ishana and Jhanvi made Anika eat and sleep. The entire atmosphere had turned around. How happy they all were celebrating a wedding and now, this had happened.
Ishana: Mom, why did God do this with Anika? After a long time, she had her happiness and now it got snatched away from her. Why?
Ishana cries while Jhanvi consoles her.
Jhanvi: Ishu, you cannot break down like this. We have to be strong for Anika. She needs us at this time. we have to be her support system.
Ishana: You are right mom. I have to handle myself and I have to take care of Anika.
That’s all for today.
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