Chapter 14: Chapter 14

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4 years ago

Author's p.o.v

A round of applause echoed through the whole hall room when Satya Raichand announced Shivansh as the chairman of his company 'SR Industries'.

Well, today Satya Raichand is taking retirement from his all office works. He has given all the responsibilities to his elder son Shivansh Raichand.

Right now, all the employees, board members of SR industries, Shivansh's family members and friends are present here. All of them are here to congratulate Shivansh.

But, Shivansh's younger brother Yash isn't here. He is in America for study purposes. He will return soon after completing his studies.

After the announcement, Shivansh first touched Satya's feet and took his blessings.

" You are my firstborn, Shiv. I have many expectations from you and I have that much confidence in you that you will never let my head down. I just hope Lord Shiva will give you all the success and make you happy. My blessings are with you," Satya said affectionately and stood him up.

Shivansh replied holding his father's hands," Dad, I promise that I will never let you down. I will do my best to make our company more successful. I will make sure that I become the pride of the Raichand family."

" That's my boy," Satya uttered proudly and pulled Shivansh into a tight hug.

They are still hugging each other when Shivansh's mother Lalita cleared her throat to catch their attention. Shivansh and Satya broke the hug immediately.

" I think Shiv doesn't need my blessings because I am his stepmother," She said with a very sad voice.

Hearing that, Shivansh hugged his mother and said," Come on, Mom. Don't start again. How many times I have to say that I have only one mother and that's you. I love you and obviously, I need your blessings. Don't you dare to address yourself as my stepmother again?"

" I am lucky to have a son like you," Lalita replied becoming overwhelmed and kissed Shivansh's forehead.

After that, Shivansh's sister Lily hugged him and said," Congratulations, bhai(brother). I am so happy for you."

" Thanks, pagli(silly girl)," Shivansh replied very affectionately.

Then, Ankush also congratulate Shivansh but his congratulation was not that warm. It's like he said it just for formality. Shivansh also noticed that but didn't pay any attention.

" So, tomorrow I am going to through a party for my son Shivansh Raichand and everyone is invited to the party," Satya announced and another round of applause echoed through the whole hall room.

After that, all the employee returned to their works leaving behind Shivansh, his family and friends.

Shivansh is now talking with his friend Ankush and Kabir. Lily is also talking but she is giving shy looks to Kabir which is unnoticed by Shivansh but Kabir can feel Lily's look on him. He isn't liking the way Lily is looking at him.

On the other hand, Satya and Lalita started discussing about the party matter. They are discussing where to organise the party. Should it be in their home or one of their hotels?

Hearing their conversation, Kabir came forward and said very politely," Uncle, let me arrange the party for Shivansh. Though my event management company is new but I promise that you will not be disappointed by my work. And, I think the party should be arranged in your home as you are going to invite all of your relatives, friends and close peoples."

" I also want it, Dad. I want Kabir to arrange this party for me. I believe that he won't disappoint you," Shivansh said giving an assuring smile to Kabir.

Satya nodded his hearing him and said smiling at Shivansh and Kabir," Fine, then. As you wish."

" If all the party discussions are over, may I say something?"Lalita said loudly catching everyone's attention.

Shivansh held his mother's shoulder tightly and said," Come on Ma. You don't need anyone's permission to say anything."

" I want all of you to come with me in Lord Shiva's temple for prayer. We should show our gratitude to Him for giving us all the happiness," Lalita said and Shivansh just smiled.

Hearing her, Satya said to Lalita laughing," Apki hukum sarakho par,  Rani sa(Your wish is above all, your Highness)."

Lalita blushed hearing him and everybody just joined the laughter with Satya.

Everybody is now talking when Kabir got a call. He went outside the hall to attend the call.

" Ok, we will talk about it, later," Kabir said finishing his talking over the phone.

He turned his head behind to return to the hall room when he noticed Lily who is standing in front of him. She is blushing continuously and batting her eyelashes. Kabir became annoyed seeing Lily's behaviour.

" Do you want something?" Kabir asked rolling his eyes.

Lily replied nagging," Yes, I want you."

" Lily, try to understand. You are my friend's sister. I consider you as my younger sister. Nothing else," Kabir replied with his annoyed voice.

This time, Lily couldn't control her emotions and hugged him tightly. Kabir became dumbfounded by her sudden action. His throat went dry imagining what will happen if someone sees them like this.

" Kabir, please. I love you so much. I can't live without you. You are my first love and you will be my last love as well. Please, don't refuse me," Lily said with her emotional voice.

Kabir pushed away Lily and she fell on the ground. She just looked at Kabir with disbelief. Tears formed in her eyes because of his rude behaviour.

" You have just finished high school and you have a future ahead. So, It would be better if you concentrate on your studies. And, remember one thing, there isn't so much difference between me and Shiv. So, stop looking at me in that way," Kabir said directly where Lily is now boiling with pure rage.

Nobody has insulted her like that ever. All the boys in her school run after her like lost puppy's. She has beauty, great family background and everything. Still, Kabir doesn't like her. She doesn't know why he can't just accept her.

" One more thing, I love someone else. So, stop wasting your time after me," Kabir told very angrily and left the place hurriedly before anyone could see what's happening here.

Lily kept starring at his retreating figure where she was clenching her jaw tightly. She fisted her palm angrily remembering his words.

Then, she wiped her tears and said with determination," Tum sirf meri mohabbat nehi, tum meri Zid ho. Tumhe hum hasil karkehi rahenge( You aren't just my love, you are my obsession. And, I will have you anyhow."

After some hours

Shivansh's p.o.v

"Bhai(brother)let's go. If we become late then ma(mother) will scold us," Lily said and climbed the last stair of Shiv temple.

I will just climb the last stair when I bumped with someone and the person fell on the ground with a thud sound. I looked at the person and it's none other than a girl whose face is now covered with her long silky hairs.

" Andhe ko kya? Dekh kar nehi chal sakte( Are you blind? Can't you walk seeing properly?)" the girl asked very angrily and looked at me with her innocent annoyed eyes.

I become frozen in my place and skipped my heartbeat for the first time just looking at a girl. Am I seeing an Angel? Beautiful would be a small word to describe her beauty. Her angry face is making her more beautiful in front of me.

She is wearing a green Anarkali dress which is giving her the look of a new leaf. So lively and fresh. And, the bindi( a small dot which many Indian girls wears during prayers) on her forehead, big jhumka's(earrings) are giving her the look of any Goddess.

" Shiv Ji will be angry with me. I have scattered all the flowers and holy materials in the ground and everything happened because of you," She said blaming me and started collecting all the materials from the ground.

I chuckled and said bending down to her level," Why worshipping the Lord Shiva's idol when he is available in front of you?"

I am always being a fun-loving person and seeing her cute angry face I don't know why I felt like teasing her for some time.

" Huh!!" She said looking at me very surprisingly.

I replied forwarding my hand towards her," Myself Shivansh Raichand. Everyone calls me Shiv. You can worship me and I won't mind if you offer me all those scattered flowers."

Saying that I winked at her and laughed loudly. I noticed her angry face and she is now fuming in rage.

" Gawar kahika( ill-mannered)," She said very annoyingly and started leaving this place.

I laughed again and said yelling," Before leaving, at least tell me your name. Otherwise, how am I going to search for you?"

" Google kar lena( Search in goggle)," She replied turning back and gave me a boring look.

After that, she ran away and I don't know where she went. As the crowd is too much so I have no idea where has she gone.

" Bhai( brother), why are you standing there? Ma is calling you," I heard Lily's voice from behind and that's when I came into reality from my dreamy world.

I will turn my head behind when I noticed something on the ground which is just twinkling under the scorching sun.  I noticed carefully and that's when I understood that the girl has left one of her earrings.

An amusing smile formed on my lips and I picked up the earring. I continued looking at the earring and unknowingly her angry face flashed in front of my eyes.

" How am I going to return it to you? Should I put it on Olx.com?" I mentally thought and just chuckled.

I don't know why I found this girl fascinating. Most of the girls I have met till now are extremely clingy or tried to seduce me. It's the first time that I have gotten scolding from a girl.

" Bhai, aap kabse jhumka pehenna shuru kiya hey? ( Brother, from when you have started wearing earrings?)" I heard Lily's sarcastic voice.

I became startled by the sudden voice and looked at my sister who was looking at the earring curiously. I immediately shoved the earring in my pocket.

" What jhumka!! You have seen wrong," I replied with my uncomfortable voice when she just laughed loudly.

She said trying to suppress her laughing," Turst me bhai, you will look like our new head maid if you really put on the jhumka's."

" You......" I said angrily and she just ran away where Ma is.

Then, I again remembered that angry girl and promised her mentally," Don't worry. I will not return this Jhumka to you instead I will bring you in my life."

Niyati's p.o.v

I came back to my house huffing as it's burning outside. The temperature is high and the scorching sun is just too much.

" Naina, bring a glass of cold water for me," I yelled sitting under the fan in the living room.

I heard Naina saying loudly," Di, wait for a minute."

I am still waiting for Naina when I heard my aunt's sarcastic voice from behind," Aa gaye mahrani saheba!! Kuch kam khud kar liya karo ( You are here, your Highness!! Do something on your own."

Hearing her voice, I immediately stood up and lowered my eyes. It's not the first time that she is talking like that to me. She doesn't miss any chance to humiliate me.

" Kab tak muft ki rotiya todoge? Kuch kam dhanda kar liya karo( How many days you will keep living on free? Do some work to earn?" She said very mockingly.

I replied timidly," Aunty, I have gotten a part-time job in an event management organisation. From this onward, you don't have to bear my expenses."

" That's good. But, don't forget the sacrifices we have done for you. Your uncle is still keeping the promise which he had made to your mother years before," She replied very coldly and I just took a deep breath.

She is going to say something when I said," I will try my best to not depend on you and I will not forget your sacrifices ever."

Saying all these, I just ran towards my room. When I was passing the corridor, I noticed Naina who is standing with a glass of water having a pitiful expression on her face. I just gave her a slight smile and left the place.

I came back to my room and stood in front of the mirror. I saw tears are forming in my eyes but I controlled them.

" Why ma and Baba? Why did you leave me alone?" I asked and just closed my eyes.

I was just 11 when my parents died in a car crash. My father was spot dead and my mother died when she was taken to the hospital. Before dying she told my uncle to take care of me. And that's how I ended up in my uncle's house.

I am still thinking about my parents when I got a call from my boss Mr Kabir Sinha. He is the owner of the Event management company ' Joy and Joyous.'

" Hello, Sir," I said receiving the call.

He replied," Oh God, Niyati. How many times I have to say that you don't need to call me Sir. You can call me Kabir."

" Umm...Ok...Sir....I mean Kabir," I replied awkwardly and I heard him chuckling.

I don't know why he is extra friendly with me. It's been a week since I have joined that event management company and I am noticing that he is extra sympathetic to me. I don't know why he is behaving like that.

Then, he informed me," Tomorrow, I am going to organise a party in one of my friend's house. So, I want you to assist me there."

" Ok, Sir," I replied.

After that, we became silent for some time like we have nothing to say anymore. Obviously, what should be talked between the boss and employee apart from the works.

He broke the silence and said," Umm...Niyati....I want to tell yo...............unm...Never mind.. I will tell you later."

Saying all these, he just cut the call and I didn't think anything further about him. I just sighed and looked at the mirror.

" My earring......." I said shockingly when I noticed that one of my earrings are missing.

" Oh!! No...Where did I drop it!! I clearly remembered that the earrings were with me when I was in the temple. Maybe I have dropped it somewhere in the room.

Remembering the temple, I also remembered that creep whom I have met earlier. I remembered how he was trying to flirt with me. He told me his name but I have forgotten it.

" Creep," I uttered and started searching for my earning.

My subconscious said," But, he was handsome. Did you notice his eyes? They were so hypnotizing."

" Shut up," I scolded her. She and her bubbling!!

She again said," You should have remembered his name."

" Uff...will you just shut up? I am trying to concentrate on something and you are just annoying me," I thought mentally.

This time, she said laughing," Maybe he has stolen your earring?"

" For what? To gift his girlfriend," I mockingly said and continued searching for my earring.