Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Shivansh's pov

" What a pleasant surprise, Mr Raichand. Please, be seated," Mr Agarwal said very politely and gestured me to sit.

I sat down on the couch comfortably when he asked for some refreshments which I have denied politely. I am not here to gossip with him.

" Mr Raichand, tell me. How can I help you?" Mr Agarwal asked me curiously.

I asked him directly," I heard that you have a vacant post in your company and many candidates have applied for this post?"

" Yes. You have heard right," He replied becoming a little bit surprised.

And, then I came to the point directly," There is a candidate named Niyati Mehra on your candidate list. I want you to hire her and give a good amount of salary to her. "

" But, we haven't intervi..........." He couldn't complete his sentence when I raised my brow looking at him and he just stopped talking.

I told him rudely," Do as I say. Otherwise, forget about the share business."

" Mr Raichand........." He again tried to protest but I interrupted.

I threatened him with my calm voice, "Hire Niyati Mehra. Otherwise, it will not take time for me to destroy your whole business. You know the length of my power in the business sector."

He gulped down his saliva because of fear and told lowering his head," Ok. As you say."

After I suspended Niyati from the job, she tried to contact me. But, I didn't contact her because Ma is still here and I promised her that I won't meet Niyati. Moreover, I didn't have any excuses for her suspension because she was a sincere employee. That's why I was avoiding her.

I know this job was very important to her because I have seen the sincerity in her eyes for this job. Her husband earns well but still, she wants to work. I know her spirit. She doesn't want to be a burden on anyone. That's why this job is important to her.

I heard that she has applied for a job in multiple companies. Agarwal group of industries is one of them. The owner of this company is one of my old clients that's why I told him to hire Niyati. I don't want her to have tension because of a mere job.

I came out from the company building and noticed that my detective friend Advesh is standing near my car holding a file in his hand. He is smoking a cigarette and looking very comfortable after leaning on my car.

" Advesh?" I called him and that's when he threw away the cigarette.

He smiled at me and said," The thing is, you are really a dad."

" What?" I asked him surprisingly.

He gave the file in my hand and informed me," The DNA report you asked for. Niyati's bhabi's ( sister-in-law) daughter is also your daughter."

I checked the file thoroughly and a warm smile formed on my lips. I am really a father. That cuty doll is my daughter!! Hearing the truth, I am feeling like I am in cloud nine.

Hey Shiv Ji, thank you so much. I can't even describe my happiness in words. Neela is my daughter!! I was so hurt thinking that Neela is Ranvijay and Niyati's daughter. But, now I am feeling like a big burden is removed from my chest after hearing the truth.

But, Niyati has to answer why she hid my daughter from me. She didn't do the right thing by hiding the truth from me and she will pay for it. I have rights on my daughter.

I am still thinking about my daughter when I heard Advesh saying," And another thing. I didn't find anything about Ranvijay Mehra."

" I knew you are useless," I replied mockingly and he just glared.

He replied sighing," It's the first time that I am failing to find someone's life history."

" Keep searching. I want to know everything about Ranvijay. I don't know why this man doesn't seem ok to me," I replied with my suspicious voice and he just hummed.

Niyati's pov

" Really!! I got this job!! I can't believe it," I exclaimed with too much happiness and obviously I am shocked.

The assistant replied," Yes. You can join from the day after tomorrow. "

" I still can't believe I am hired. I mean the authority didn't even interview me?" I asked becoming a little bit confused.

The assistant ignored my question and replied," Ok. See you soon Mrs Mehra. Bye."

Saying that she cut the call and I didn't say anything further and didn't think anything further. But, still, this thing is really confusing to me.

Well, I applied for a job in the Agarwal group of industries and they selected me. They didn't even interview me before hiring me. This thing is really strange for me.

Whatever! I got my job and that's it. Why should I think about how I got this? Thanks to Shiv Ji that he gave me this job. Tomorrow, I will go to the nearby Shiv temple and thanks to Him for giving me the job.

After that, I looked at my bed and found that Neela is sleeping peacefully. I went towards her and kissed her forehead gently. In her sleep, she looks like a cute angel.

Suddenly, I started feeling thirsty and thought to have a glass of cold water. Without wasting any time I forwarded my leg towards the dining area.

I'm now crossing Ranvijay's art room when I heard his shouting voice from inside. I looked at the door and found that it's open. I peeped through the door and found him talking over the phone. I didn't see his face as he was back facing me.

" Why that asshole is in Pune? I am sure he is here to take revenge," I heard him saying angrily. His voice is too hard than usual.

I became astonished after hearing him. It's the first time I am seeing him shouting like that. It's the first time I am seeing him so angry. As per as I know he has a very calm personality and he doesn't become angry easily.

" Find out where is he. This time I won't spare him," I heard him roaring on the phone like a lion. I don't know with whom he is talking and about whom he is talking.

After that, he cut the call and I saw him kicking the nearby table angrily. I am not understanding what happened to him suddenly.

" Ranvijay, are you ok?" I asked entering the room.

He turned his face towards me and I became scared seeing him. My heart started hammering inside my chest and sweat beads started forming on my forehead.

His hairs are messed up and his eyes are looking dark. He has a very creepy expression on his face and his nose are flaring like a bull. For some time I felt like I am seeing a serial killer.

" I am good," He replied very coldly and left the room before I could ask anything further.

The next day

Author's pov

" Thank you, Shiv Ji. You have saved me. I was in too much tension for a job. Thanks for giving me the job," Niyati said joining her hands in front of Lord Shiva's idol.

She opened her eyes and found that Neela is still praying and her eyes are closed. Niyati smiled looking at Neela's innocent face.

" Shiv Ji, always protect my Daddy & Mommy," Neela said very cutely and opened her eyes.

Niyati came to Shiv temple with Neela to show her gratitude to Lord Shiva. She is very glad that she got her job without any hassle.

" Are you done with your prayer, baby?" Niyati asked ruffling Neela's hairs gently.

Neela replied giving a toothy smile," Yes, Mommy."

After that, Neela and Niyati came out from the temple and started searching for a taxi.

It's been 20 minutes since they are searching for a taxi. But, there is no trace of any taxi. So, Niyati thought to walk forward to get a taxi. But, before they could proceed, Niyati and Neela heard a deep male voice from behind.

" Stop," the voice said and both mother & daughter turned their head behind. Both of them become confused seeing the person in front of them.

Niyati said surprisingly," Shiv?"

Shivansh came forward having an angry and questioning expression on his face. Niyati got scared a little bit looking at him and Neela clutched Niyati's waist tightly because she is also scared seeing Shivansh angry.

" Care to explain this!!" Shivansh asked throwing a paper on Niyati's face.

Niyati looked at the paper and its DNA report of Neela and Shivansh. The report is clearly showing that Neela is Shivansh's daughter.

Niyati looked at Shivansh with her annoying eyes when Shivansh just grabbed her shoulder tightly. Niyati isn't surprised that he has found out about Neela's parentage. She was expecting that one-day Shivansh will come to know the truth.

" Why did you hide your pregnancy from me? Why did you hide my daughter from me?" Shivansh barked on Niyati's face and she started crying. She tried to control her tears but she couldn't.

Shivansh put pressure on her shoulder and again barked," Why are you silent? Tell me, why did you hide my daughter from me?"

" Because I didn't want my child to have a coward person as his/her father," Niyati screamed on Shivansh's face breaking her silence where tears aren't stopping from her eyes.

Shivansh asked with his rage-filled voice," What do you mean?"

"I was so excited and happy when I got to know that I was pregnant. I was on cloud nine when I came to know that we are going to have the symbol of our love," Niyati replied having a little bit of smile and paused for some time.

Shivansh asked sternly," Then, why didn't you tell me?"

" You were on a 5 days business trip when I came to know that I am pregnant. I thought to tell your family members but I didn't thinking that I should tell you first. But........" Niyati said taking a deep breath and stopped saying. She closed her eyes and bit her lips to control her emotions.

" But?" Shivansh asked raising his one brow.

Niyati replied with her painful voice," But, after coming from the trip, the first thing you did was doubting my character!! You raised your finger on my character. Not only you. Your whole family humiliated me. I thought that at least you will support me. But, no. You didn't support me. I was so much hurt which I can't describe in words. The person who couldn't support his wife in her most crucial condition can never be a good father. That's why I hid my pregnancy from you."

Saying all these Niyati just burst into more tears and Shivansh became a statue for some time. He isn't understanding what he should say. He also remembered that time when he believed his family members over Niyati. But, what could he do? All the proof were showing that Niyati has slept with another person.

Neela noticed her mother crying after talking with Shivansh. She also noticed how Shivansh is scolding her mother. She didn't like this thing and came to the conclusion that Shivansh is not a good person. She glared at Shivansh and hugged her mother's waist more tightly.

" You really didn't sleep with anyone?" Shivansh asked suddenly without any emotion in his voice and Niyati closed her eyes again. He again raised his finger on her character.

She couldn't tolerate all this anymore and snapped at him wiping her tears," Even if I had slept with someone else. What's the big deal? Then, What are you doing now? Sleeping with different woman every night!! You manwhore."

" At least, I was loyal to you when I was still in marriage with you," Shivansh replied sarcastically and Niyati felt like he has slapped her just by his words.

After that, Niyati declared with her confident voice," Just forget all this. If you are here to take custody of Neela then fine. Our next meeting will be in court. I am ready to fight for my daughter's custody."

Saying all these, Niyati just grabbed Neela's hand tightly and started walking before Shivansh could say anything further. He isn't understanding what he should do right now. Nor he wants to snatch Neela from Niyati nor he can't let go of his daughter. He is now in a total dilemma. So, having no other choice now he thought to follow Niyati.

On the other hand, Niyati is still walking with a heavy heart when a man stopped her in her track suddenly.

" Excuse me," Niyati said getting irritated and looked at the man from head to toe.

She became afraid a little bit seeing the man. She just held Neela's hand very tightly who is already scared seeing the man.

The man is wearing shabby clothes and his whole face is covered with many scars. He is looking at Niyati with his rage-filled eyes like anytime he will kill her.

" You are Vijandra's wife!! Right!!" The man asked loudly and Niyati flinched backwards.

She replied knitting her brows," You are mistaken. I am not any Vijandra's wife."

" You are. I know that. Your husband will pay for killing my family," the man said like a mental patient and took out a knife under his dress.

Seeing the knife, Niyati is now hell afraid. She paled seeing the sharp knife which is sparkling under the sun. She just picked up Neela hurriedly out of reflex and tried to run away. But, the man again blocked their path having a creepy smile on his face.

" What are you talking about? I don't know any Vijendra, "Niyati replied with her trembling scared voice. She is now terrified beyond level seeing this man's madness.

The man didn't reply to her anymore. He started laughing like a maniac seeing Niyati and Neela's crying face. Niyati asked for help from the passer-by but no one helped her.

" Hey, drop the knife. Don't hurt them," a male voice said suddenly and Niyati looked at the person with her teary eyes.

Niyati uttered with her hopeful voice," Shiv!!

Shivansh came forward to grab the man but before he could do anything, the man grabbed Niyati from behind and held the knife in front of her stomach.

Niyati and Neela cried out more loudly when that man touched Niyati's stomach with the knife.

Shivansh just stiffed in his place and warned the man," Hurt them and I will rip you apart in two. Let them go."

The man just ignored Shivansh and said laughing," I am going to kill his family and then he will understand the pain of losing loved ones."

After that, a heart-piercing scream could be heard through the whole locality.

" Niyati......" Shivansh screamed loudly and ran towards her before she could fell on the ground.

Niyati touched her stomach and she can feel warm blood flowing from her body. She touched Neela's cheeks and tried to say something but no word came out from her mouth.

" Mommy," Neela screamed loudly with pure shock and fainted on Niyati's body.

Shivansh held Niyati's head before it could touch the ground. His heart twisted inside his chest seeing Niyati's bloodied body and teary eyes. Tears started flowing from his eyes automatically and his hands started trembling when her warmblood touched his skin.

" Please, Take.......care...... of......our......daughter," Niyati requested to Shivansh and closed her eyes.

After some hour

Ranvijay entered the hospital like a storm having a worried expression on his face and asked the receptionist about Niyati.

The receptionist informed him about Niyati's room and he just ran towards the room hurriedly. After searching for a few minutes, he found out Niyati's room.

" Niyati," Ranvijay said and tried to hold the doorknob.

But, before he could touch the doorknob, someone grabbed his collar tightly and pressed him against the nearby wall.  He became startled by the sudden action and become disappointed seeing the person.

" Fucking bastard!! Tell me, who are you? Shivansh yelled on Ranvijay's face.

Ranvijay asked worriedly instead of answering Shivansh" How are Niyati and Neela?"

" I asked who are you?" Shivansh snapped at Ranvijay.

Ranvijay replied with the same intensity" First, tell me how are Niyati and Neela?"

Shivansh sighed hearing him and understood that Ranvijay will not open his mouth until he comes to know about Niyati and Neela's well being.

" They are fine. Now, tell me who are you? They are in the hospital because of you," Shivansh asked while his hands are still holding Ranvijay's collar.

Ranvijay asked Shivansh with his blank voice," Have you ever heard about VR?"

" What? I didn't get you," Shivansh replied confusingly.

Ranvijay cleared his throat and said," I asked have you ever heard this name VR?"

This time something snapped inside Shivansh's head and he understood what's Ranvijay is saying.

" Are you talking about the underworld don and most wanted criminal VR?" Shivansh asked curling his brows.

Ranvijay replied," Yup."

" What about him? Suddenly, why are you taking his name? As per as I know he is shot dead in an encounter," Shivansh replied remembering some news which he had read years before.

" He isn't dead. Right now, you are holding his collar," Ranvijay replied sternly and Shivansh's eyes became wide like saucers. His hold on Ranvijay's collar got loosened and he felt like he has heard wrong.