Shivaay finally turns. He looks at her—really looks. Not at her wet clothes or defiant stance. At her eyes. They’re not afraid. No one has looked at him without fear in ten years.
Anika steps forward. For a moment, she sees the photograph of the woman on the table. Her expression softens—just a flicker. Then she hardens again. ishqbaaaz episode 1
“Drive. And tell me everything about this ‘fake engagement’ you promised your brother. Because let me be clear—I am not here to fall in love. I am here to win a bet. And your brother? He looks like the kind of man who has never lost anything. That ends tonight.” Shivaay finally turns
“Mr. Oberoi. I’m Anika. Your brother paid me fifty thousand rupees to pretend I’m your fiancée for one week. You look like you hate the idea. Good. Because I hate you already. Where’s my room?” At her eyes
Shivaay doesn’t turn around. He knows their footsteps.
Shivaay watches Anika disappear down the hallway. He picks up the photograph of his mother. For the first time in years, a ghost of a smile touches his lips.
“You brought chaos into my house.”