Chapter 49: Chapter 49

Ranvijay's pov

"Akash, when are you going to kill Shivansh Raichand," I roared clutching the phone tightly.

He replied with his scared voice, "Bhai, I am stuck with some police matter that's why I couldn't kill him yet. I am sorry."

" How many days it will take for you to solve the police matters? I can't wait anymore. I want that bastard dead as soon as possible," I told gritting my teeth angrily.

He replied," Wait for one month, bhai. I wil..........."

He couldn't complete his sentence when I just cut the call. I think it's high time I should let VR come out. I have had enough. Not anymore. I want to kill that Raichand anyhow because he has snatched my daughter from me. He has snatched my adorable pumpkin from me and I won't spare him for that.

I still remember the day when Neela was born. I was the one who held her first in my arms. She was tiny like a kitten and I fell in love with her instantly.

I will never forget that feeling when my daughter opened her eyes and looked into my eyes. I will never forget that feeling when she grabbed my finger with her tiny fist. That time, I almost cried.

I wanted to make my daughter a strong independent girl who will be able to protect herself from people like VR. I didn't want her to become fragile like Orni.

You know what I was vile than any animal to Orni. I crushed her in every possible way and I will regret all this forever.

After Orni's suicide, I wanted to die but I couldn't because I wanted to redeem myself. It's my punishment. Living without Orni is my punishment. If I died then I would have never understood Orni's importance. By staying alive, I am now understanding what's called punishment.

The only thing that hurt me a lot was that I couldn't even apologize to Orni. The day I came to know the biggest truth of our life, Orni committed suicide. She didn't even think about our child. That's what itches my heart a lot.

Taking a deep breath, I looked at the phone which had evidence of Niyati's innocence. Actually, it was Ankush's phone and it was full of some videos where Ankush was confessing how he, Lalita Raichand and her other two children framed Niyati.

Well, how I got that phone? A few days ago Neela was playing with this phone. I thought that someone gave her that phone and I took away that phone immediately.

Android phones are harmful to such little kids. That's why I always made sure Neela never touched phones. Just to make sure whose phone was that I checked it and many truths came out. I also came to know that Ankush was forced to commit suicide by Lalita Raichand. Honestly saying, this Raichand family is fucked up.

" Not more than your family, "My subconscious taunted and I just gritted my teeth.

By the way, what did you think I will give that phone to Shivansh and prove that Niyati was innocent?

And then what? Niyati will run after Shivansh and they will be together. If Niyati goes away then my daughter will also go away. There will be no reason for Neela to consider me as her father. And, that's what I fear.

I can never give up on my daughter. After Orni's death, she brought some peace to my life and I don't want to lose that. I don't want to lose my daughter. And, That's why I will never show this phone to Shivansh. Let just mystery remain a mystery.

The Next Day

Author's pov

" Mommy," Neela exclaimed with joy and jumped on Niyati.

Niyati said hugging Neela," My little pumpkin, how are you?"

" I am good, Mommy. How are you and where is Daddy?" Neela asked looking here and there in search of Ranvijay.

Well, Niyati and Ranvijay are here to meet Neela. Both of them were missing their little munchkin a lot.

Specifically, Ranvijay is way too excited because finally, he learnt how to make chocolate moose cake perfectly which is Neela's favourite. He has made one cake for Neela and can't wait to share it with her.

Niyati replied smiling," Your daddy has come too. He is just parking the car. He will be here in a minute with a surprise."

" Surprise?" Neela asked excitedly and Niyati winked at her.

Neela giggled and started talking with Niyati. She was telling Niyati about Shivansh. She told her how much Shivansh is caring towards her. The more Neela was talking about Shivansh the more Niyati was feeling weird.

Niyati is still talking with Neela when Ranvijay entered the garden having a wide smile on his face. With one hand, he was holding the cake which was wrapped with sparkling papers. He was smiling brightly seeing Neela after days. He can't wait to hug his little pumpkin.

" Daddy," Neela exclaimed with excitement and ran towards Ranvijay.

Ranvijay spread his hands to hug Neela when someone bumped him from behind and walked forward. The cake fell from his hand and smudged into the ground. Anger filled up his whole system and he felt like killing the person right now.

Before Ranvijay could even touch Neela, someone grabbed Neela and picked her up. And, the person was none other than Shivansh. He is still insecure about Ranvijay and doesn't want him around his daughter. He is always worried about Niyati's safety with Ranvijay and doesn't want to risk Neela as well.

" My little dolly, why are you running so fast? Hmm!! What if you fall and hurt yourself," Shivansh asked Neela affectionately and she pouted.

She replied pouting," I won't fall. I am a big girl."

" How can you run so fast with these tiny legs?" Shivansh asked rubbing his nose with Neela's nose she started talking & giggling with him.

Niyati was seeing all these and smiling. She was astonished after seeing Neela that much fond of Shivansh.

On the other hand, Ranvijay was looking at Shivansh with burning eyes. He fisted his palm and clenched his jaw. Neela's fondness towards Shivansh just burned his whole system.

He didn't like how Neela was calling Shivansh Papa. He looked at the cake for a few seconds and again diverted his gaze on Shivansh. He couldn't tolerate Shivansh anymore and left the place.

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Shivansh and Niyati are sitting on a bench inside the garden where Neela was playing with Orni and her kids. All of them were giggling innocently and Niyati couldn't stop herself from admiring this beautiful sight.

She looked at Shivansh and understood that something is off about him. He is looking sad and there are noticeable dark circles under his eyes. It's like he wasn't sleeping properly.

" Are you ok?" Niyati asked him very softly.

Shivansh replied letting out a humourous laugh," You know what I am the most unfortunate person in this whole world."

" Why?" Niyati asked curiously noticing the pain in his voice.

Shivansh replied taking a deep breath," Because everyone choose to betray me."

Hearing him, Niyati didn't say anything because she knew that this conversation will lead them to fight. So, it's better to ignore this topic. Then, She just diverted her gaze towards Orni and thought to ask Shivansh about Orni.

"How do you know Orni?" Niyati asked diverting the topic.

Shivansh replied sighing," She is like my sister. I found her 4 years ago. This poor girl has gone through a lot. She was abused."

" I don't know how can someone steps so low to hurt a girl like her. She looks very innocent and fragile," Niyati replied pitying Orni.

Shivansh said with a heavy voice, "She was only 16 when she gave birth and sadly she won't be able to conceive again. I don't know anything about her kids' father. I don't even know about her family too."

Hearing him, Niyati was silent completely. She felt very sad for Orni and her heart cried for this poor soul.

Niyati is still pitying Orni when Shivansh informed suddenly," I am getting married tomorrow."

He told it very casually and she felt a pang inside her heart. She felt like someone has twisted something inside her and tears gathered around her eyes. But, before they could fell she controlled herself.

" Good," She replied masking her expression.

Shivansh said with his blank voice," You are invited. I want you to come with your husband and congratulate me."

Niyati bit her lower lip to control her emotions and asked, "You still believe that I cheated on you?

Shivansh replied keeping his eyes on Neela," What am I supposed to do or what I was supposed to do back then?"

Niyati held his shoulder making him face her. They both looked at each other's eyes and felt a lot of emotions dancing in their eyes.

Niyati said tightening her hold on his shoulder, "The only thing that gives me pain is that you didn't believe me. You should have believed me and that's what I expected from you

" Suppose, you were in my place. You went on a business trip leaving me behind. You were very desperate and dying to meet me. But, after coming back you found my intimate video with an unknown girl and I couldn't even explain properly what happened. No, actually I didn't explain and couldn't even say who was that girl. In that case, what would have been your reaction Niyati? Hmm!! As per as I remember you didn't talk with me for one month just because I helped one of my female employees. You thought that I was having affair with her. That time I literally begged in front of you to forgive me and presented every prove that I wasn't involved in any extramarital affair. You were demanding proof and I gave proof to you. But, when I asked about proof you couldn't show me anything," Shivansh said in one go and Niyati went silent completely.

Her hold around his shoulder loosened and she blinked her eyes a few times. She diverted her gaze on Neela and couldn't say anything further because she was speechless.

After a few minutes of complete silence, Niyati asked him," You trusted your mother and sister blindly. Then, why you couldn't believe me?"

" That's where is my mistake, Niyati. I trust people blindly," Shivansh replied making Niyati confused.