Never let me go

one shot - the return of Mahi

This one shot is based on the current track . Anika and Shivaay are fighting over Tanya. Mahi makes an appearance.

Anika felt beyond infuriated . Her husband had crossed all limits today. First he bought home some stanger and introduced her as his wife and then he had the audacity to question Anika for being jealous.  She knew that she she should have kept an eye on shukla and she did most of the time but the way Tanya taunted her and claimed Shivaay as hers provided a feeling of deja vu to Anika. It made her feel the same way she did when she saw Shivaay with Tia. She remembered how hard it was for her to see them together back then . But what was happening now felt 100 times worse.

Anika was astounded at how insensitive Shivaay had  been towards her recently. She knew he was being blackmailed but it was no excuse for him to act like this. Did he really expect her to be okay with the fact that another woman was  sleeping in their  bed. She knew if the roles were reversed he would not tolerate it even for a second. But being a hypocrite was her husband's forte. It had always been.

Anika knew that she was in a dire need of a break . And she knew exactly the person who could help her . Anika hadn't seen mahi ever since she came back to Oberoi Mansion. And when the truth that Mahi was not Shivaay's brother came out it had a profound impact on their friendship. Being with Anika reminded Mahi of the family he never had but thought of as his so he decided to cut ties off with Anika. Anika wasn't keen on it but agreed. She adored Mahi but she also knew that Shivaay wouldn't take them being friends lightly. Mahi had provided Anika solace during her dirvorce and helped her out financially many a times. Moreover they both shared a common link- that if a tragic childhood. All these factors had contributed to them hitting it off immedietly. Now Anika started regretting her decision of letting Mahi  walk away. He was the only friend who could soothe her at this moment .

Anika left the house informing dadi that she was going to stay over at a friend's place. As much as she wanted to tell her husband where she was gooing she did not want them to fight further. Shivaay would end up asking her a million questions and if he found out she was going to meet Mahi he'd accuse her of trying to make him feel jealous. But this was far from truth. Anika and Mahi's relationship had never been of that sort. Atleast never from Anika's side and Mahi had also always made sure to not cross any limits under the garb of friendship. He thought of her as his sister in law for three months and treated her with the same respect she got from Om and Ru.

Anika reached Mahi's house with paav bhaaji in her hand. She had picked it up on the way. It was their favourite dish. Whenever they were both out of money in the past they'd someone manage to buy that cheap tasty paav bhaaji.

Anika knocked at the door . A dishevelled Mahi opened the door.

Anika ? What are you doing here..asked Mahi shocked

I know that we decided not to stay in contact anymore but i had no ther option. I needed a time out and some time to think things through. Please can i stay here?

Did you tell Shivaay you'll be spending the night here? Asked Mahi sceptically.

What do you think?

Then no Anika you cannot. And before you ask why the answer is because its wrong.

Mahi i just told you..

You are a married woman now and i don't want to be the cause of problems between you and Shivaay.

Don't worry...Shivaay is too preoccupied right now with other things to worry about me. So can we please devour this paav bhaaji and hang out like old times pleaded Anika .

Fine but promise me you'll tell him that you came to see me.

I will eventually said Anika heading towards the kitchen and emerged carring two plates.