chapter 9 System Overload - Error 404
Shivika Short Stories
Shivay Singh Oberoi was known for two thingsâhis intelligence and his zero emotional tolerance.
But after tonight?
His entire system had crashed.
Because Anika had just revealed that she had tested him like a lab experiment.
Shivay (deadpan): "Are you telling me⦠this was all a test?"
Anika grinned like a mischievous cat. "Bingo!"
Shivay just stared.
His brain was legit buffering.
Ye ladki serious hai ya bas meri waat laga rahi hai?!
Step 9: The Ultimate Breakdown
Shivay exhaled sharply and sat down on a chair.
Shivay: "So, let me get this straightâ"
Anika nodded enthusiastically.
Shivay: "You deliberately ignored me the entire day?"
Anika nodded again. "Hmm."
Shivay: "Just to see my reaction?"
Anika smiled brightly. "Exactly!"
Shivay (gritting his teeth): "And what, pray tell, did you conclude from this so-called experiment?"
Anika leaned closer, smirking. "That Mr. Genius actually gets affected by me."
Shivay's left eye twitched.
AFFECTED?!
This was absolutely not happening.
Shivay (in denial mode): "Thatâs ridiculous. I was just being⦠courteous."
Anika raised an eyebrow. "Oh really?"
She sat up and folded her arms.
Anika: "Toh batao, why did you check on me? Why were you so restless when I ignored you?"
Shivay opened his mouth, then closed it. Logic error 404.
He searched for a comeback but Anika was grinning like a victorious villain.
Anika (smugly): "Donât worry, genius. Youâll figure it out. Slowly."
Shivay scowled.
Why did it feel like he had just lost a battle he didnât even know he was fighting?!
Step 10: Revenge Mode Activated
Shivay refused to accept defeat. Mission: Ignore Anika started the next morning.
No eye contact.
No unnecessary conversation.
No reaction to her antics.
But Anika?
This girl was built different.
Instead of being affected, she doubled the attack.
Spilling water on his notes âaccidentallyâ
Singing horrible Bollywood songs while he studied
Borrowing his hoodie just to annoy him
Shivay (muttering to himself): "Dad, what kind of punishment have you sent into my life?!"
Finally, one night, as Shivay sat reading, Anika walked in and casually flopped onto his bed.
Shivay looked up in horror.
Shivay: "Excuse me, what do you think youâre doing?!"
Anika stretched lazily. "Getting comfortable."
Shivay (exasperated): "In MY room?!"
Anika shrugged. "This bed is softer than mine."
Shivay felt his patience crumble.
Shivay (gritting his teeth): "Anika, get out."
Anika turned her head and smirked.
"Or what, Shivay? Tum mujhe uthakar bahar fek doge?"
Shivay clenched his fists. "Donât tempt me."
Anika grinned. "Oh, but itâs so much fun!"
Shivay (thinking): Mujhe ek din yeh ladki pagal kar degi.
But the scariest part?
He wasnât entirely sure he minded anymore.
To Be Continuedâ¦
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What happens when Shivay finally snaps?
Will Anika push him too far?
And most importantly⦠who will fall first?
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