Chapter 60: Chapter 60

After one month

Author's pov

" I can see a lot of miscalculation here. Why is that?" Shivansh asked his PA looking at the files with scrutinising eyes.

His PA responded," Sir, I think the head of the economic department Mr Bhora will be able to explain the miscalculation better than me."

" Hmm. You can go now and inform Mr Bohra to meet me," Shivansh ordered and his PA nodded his head in the positive.

The PA will just leave the room but stop right in front of the door. Turning his head behind he asked Shivansh," Sir, it's lunchtime. Won't you have your lunch right now?"

" Leave," Shivansh ordered rudely standing up from his seat and lit a cigarette.

The PA again told hesitatingly," Ummm......Sir, you have been skipping your lunch often. I don't think it's good for your health."

" And, I don't think it will be good for your job if you keep poking in my matter," Shivansh threatened and the PA left immediately cursing Shivansh mentally.

Taking a puff from the cigarette he looked at the photo frame which was on his table. Shivansh trailed his fingers all over the photo and an affectionate smile formed on his lips. It's none other than Neela's photo.

It's been one month since Shivansh came back to his city and didn't bother Niyati according to her condition. He didn't meet Niyati & Neela and only he knows how he has been living without seeing their faces. It's painful for him to live without seeing Neela's face. It's painful for him whenever he remembers that just one mistake of his destroyed his happy life. He used to discuss with Niyati about their children. He always wished for a daughter as his first child and when God gave him such a precious gift like Neela, he isn't allowed to adore his daughter. Only Shivansh knows how he has been dealing with this pain.

But, he couldn't leave Niyati alone. For their safety, he has appointed two guards whose job is to keep eyes on Neela and Niyati. He believes that a woman living alone with a child can face any kind of safety problem and he doesn't want to take any chance. After his divorce he didn't bother to check Niyati is alive or not and he will regret this thing forever.

On the other hand, Niyati's rude behaviour was too much for him to handle. She didn't leave any chance for him to meet Neela. Once he requested her to let him talk to Neela through video call but she didn't let him. He again begged in front of her to give him the last chance and as usual, she refused.

All these incidents have left a big impact on his life. First few days he couldn't concentrate on anything because of depression. With passing times he learnt to fight depression by becoming a workaholic person. He often forgets to eat and concentrate on other things. Sleepless nights are now his everyday companion along with a lot of cigarettes and alcohol.

Satya used to be very worried because of Shivansh's womanizer nature but now he is scared of Shivansh's depressing state. Satya tried to talk to Niyati about Shivansh but she didn't even listen to him. She clearly told him to not contact her regarding Shivansh's matter. Having no other choices Satya tried to hook up Shivansh with another girl but Shivansh wasn't interested even a little bit. Shivansh clearly told his father that he isn't going to marry in future nor he will ever be interested in any other girl.

" Papa, miss you so much, baby. I miss your non-stop bubbling, your cute pouts and your poems which you used to tell me. I am sorry, baby that I can't be with you. But, I love you so much," Shivansh mumbled looking at the photo frame and a tear rolled down his eyes.

Wiping the tear he whispered with too much pain in his voice," Niyati, don't punish me like that. Don't be so cruel towards me."

Shivansh was still thinking and smoking a cigarette when his phone started ringing. Taking out his phone he smiled brightly looking at the phone screen. Someone has video called him and his mood became smoother seeing the call.

" Mama(uncle)....Mama, Mumma was telling that you will come to meet us this weekend. Is it true? She also told us that you will take us to Disney land" Roman and Rion asked excitedly and giggled.

Shivansh answered laughing," It's true boys. So, tell me what I should buy for you this time?"

" Nothing, bhaiya( brother). They are too much. You have spoiled them with all these expensive gifts," Orni responded taking away the phone from Roman and Rion.

Shivansh chuckled seeing Orni struggling with her naughty kids and asked," How are you and everyone?"

" We are good. How are you?" Orni questioned.

Taking a deep breath Shivansh answered," Fine. By the way, are you going to college regularly? Did you make friends or not? How is study pressure?"

After that, Orni started telling about her college experiences and Shivansh was listening to her with concentration. Between their talking, Roman and Rion would jump in front of the camera making Shivansh chuckle. Only their faces would bring a little smile to his face.

It's been one month since Orni is reunited with her family. After this reunion, Orni's life changed completely. She has started overcoming her traumatic past and she will be thankful to Shivansh always for his help.

Shivansh has kept Orni's address a secret though VR is in jail now. He doesn't want to take any risks. Shivansh always thinks that VR may try to harm Orni. Not directly. He might use his men to harm Orni. Shivansh can never stop caring for Orni. After all, Orni is his sister. His real sister.

" Bhaiya, Roman and Rion miss Neela too much. If you could bring her here," Orni said hesitatingly and Shivansh's face lost colours.

He was silent for some time and Orni continued looking at him with questioning eyes.

Taking a deep breath Shivansh answered looking down," I will try to bring her here."

" Bhaiya is it true that you divorced Ms Niyati due to some misunderstandings?" Orni questioned curiously and Shivansh just cut the call becoming hurt remembering that disaster of his life.

The next day

Niyati's pov

" Ms Niyati, you have to give a brief description of the new project in front of my new client. This project is very important for me and my company. So, I want you to concentrate on the files fully and make a speech highlighting all the details of this new project. I have been noticing your great performances recently and that's why I chose you for this job. If you succeed in this task, I will give you a promotion," Boss informed giving me a bunch of files in my hand and I beamed with happiness hearing the word promotion.

I answered assuring him," I promise that I won't disappoint you, Sir."

Saying that I came out of his room and started walking towards my desk. It's been one month since I divorced Ranvijay. After this divorce, I moved from my house and shifted to a new apartment.

This divorce has brought a lot of problems for me as well. Like I have started going through financial problems. My recent job is fine to lead my life and bear Neela's expenses. But, with the price hike of necessary goods, I am struggling with everything.

Most importantly, I have to leave Neela in my neighbour's house when I am at work. Because of that, I would always be in tension for Neela's safety. When Ranvijay and I were together I would always leave Neela with him and truth to be told he took good care of her. It's an irony that my office doesn't have kids section where I could leave her nor I can afford a nanny. I just hope everything goes well.

And, about my emotional feelings? I have stopped thinking about all this. Those two divorces have taught me a lot of lessons and I chose to be more realistic. Now, I don't cry every night remembering Shivansh and his humiliations nor I care that Ranvijay told me lies. Right now, my only priority is my daughter and her well being.

Hours passed and I am now ready to give a brief speech regarding the new project. The new client is already here and the boss has called me to the conference room. Taking a deep breath I soothe my racing nerves and started walking towards the conference room. I just hope I get the promotion. It will boost my financial stability.

" May I come in, Sir?" I asked and boss approved me.

Entering the conference room I felt like someone has given me an electric shock. I was astonished seeing Shivansh right in front of my eyes who was seated with boss. He also noticed me but didn't give any reaction like he was expecting me. I blinked my eyes repeatedly and scolded my destiny for pushing me in front of him again.

I was still in shock when boss introduced me to Shivansh," Ms Niyati. Meet Mr Shivansh Raichand. Our new client."

" Nice to meet you, Sir," I told Shivansh and he just nodded his head.

Then, Boss ordered me," Niyati, proceed to the brief description. Mr Raichand doesn't have so much time."

" Sure, Sir," I answered and glanced at Shivansh who was just staring at me.

After that, I started giving my speech and due to nervousness, I started doing a lot of mistakes. Why I was nervous? Because of Shivansh. He was just looking at me with those painful eyes and I was forgetting what I was supposed to say. I tried my best to ignore his continuous glare but I failed.

On the other hand, I also noticed boss getting angry due to my silly mistakes. First, he was ignoring my faults but couldn't ignore them for a long time and I understood that I just screwed up everything.

" Just stop your rubbish description and get lost from my eyesight," Boss yelled at me and I was embarrassed. I felt like hiding myself right under the ground.

I apologized controlling my tears," Sorry, Sir. I am jus............"

" You aren't getting any promotion instead of it you are fired," Boss declared and I was looked at him with disbelief. I don't know what I will do if I lose this job.

I requested with my teary eyes," Don't do this to me, Sir. This job is very important for me."

" You should have thought about the consequences before giving a bullshit brief about my dream project," He growled on my face and I looked down.

Then, I heard him apologizing to Shivansh," Mr Raichand, I am so sorry. I will send you a copy of the details of this project or I will tell another employee to expla................"

" Ms Niyati will get her promotion and you won't fire her," I heard Shivansh's voice and looked at him with bewildered eyes.

Boss tried to say something when Shivansh said," You unnecessarily scolded her. She did well because I noticed her efforts, not the result. She has tried her best and I appreciate her."

" Ms Niyati, you leave. I will talk to Mr Raichand in private," Boss ordered me and I started going towards the door.

I will just leave the room when Shivansh declared," I won't do business with you if anything happens to Ms Niyati's job and promotion."

I turned my head and looked at Shivansh widening my eyes. He noticed me and gave me an assuring smile which I couldn't return. Is he really supporting me? But why?

" Is he trying to gain my trust? Maybe he has set up all this drama," my subconscious answered and my anger fueled up.

Author's pov

After discussing business with Niyati's boss Shivansh is now ready to leave this office. He has talked with Niyati's boss and as a result, Niyati wasn't fired and got her promotion.

" Yes, Dad. I am returning today. Yeah...talk to you later," Shivansh told Satya over the phone and ready to get inside his car.

Before he could get inside Niyati taunted from behind," Were you trying to be a hero in front of my boss?"

Shivansh turned behind and frowned his brows hearing her voice. He wanted to meet Neela before leaving this city but thinking about Niyati he didn't dare.

" If you are trying to gain my trust by doing all these dramas and thinks that I will give you a chance then let me tell you. Don't hope so high. You came here purposely and created this drama? You want to make me helpless, right?" Niyati asked and Shivansh rubbed his forehead with annoyance.

She again misunderstood him. He doesn't want her to hate him more and try to trust him once. But, seems like she isn't going to change her decision ever. She doesn't even let him ask for a second chance.

Shivansh ignored her accusations and asked desperately," Let me meet Neela. Where is she? I will leave after meeting her."

" Don't divert the topic. You were stalking me and came to know that I work here. That's why you wanted to do business with my boss so that you can be close to me, right? You have played cleverly but let me remind you once again that I hate you and not going to give you any chance," Niyati responded and Shivansh's anger reached its peak.

Grabbing her both wrists he pushed her over the car making her startled. She tried to wriggle when he closed the gap between them almost hovering over her. His hot breath started fanning over her lips and she shivered. She looked away when he looked into her eyes.

" Leave me," She demanded but his tightened his hold around her wrists.

Suddenly, he grabbed her jaw tightly and made her look into his eyes. Her startled eyes met his fuming eyes and she felt goosebumps all over her body. She felt her heart beating very fast like it's running a marathon.

" You really like when someone gives you too much importance, right?" Shivansh whispered.

Niyati asked curling her brows," What do you mean?"

" You enjoy when I roam behind you like a dog, you enjoy when I beg in front of you like a bagger, you enjoy when I cry in front of you for my mistakes, you enjoy my miserable conditions because it boosts your ego, right? You showed off like you don't want to see my face but from inside you really enjoy my pleadings, right? You want me to leave you forever but from inside you don't want it. You want me to spend the rest of my life roaming behind you like a dog. That's why you aren't letting me meet my daughter, right?" Shivansh answered and Niyati was dumbfounded and nervous.

A thin line of worriedness appeared on her forehead and she tried to say something but no words came out of her mouth.

" I just asked for a chance Niyati. I didn't ask for the moon or stars from you. I confessed my mistakes and regretted my wrongdoings. I can't undo the past but at least I can make the future beautiful. I have been asking forgiveness and a chance desperately because I truly feel how much wrong I was. But, due to your stubbornness and ego, you aren't noticing my regrets," Shivansh said loudly and Niyati was silent.

Taking a deep breath Shivansh said with his painful voice," Anyway, I respect your decision. You chose to not give me a chance and that's totally fine. But, why aren't you letting me meet Neela? You know that I never failed my daughter then why are you doing all this?"

Shivansh questioned and Niyati asked instead of answering his question," You never failed her! Where were you when I was pregnant and struggling alone? Every day I worked 11 hours including 6 hours of overtime to earn so that I can give a better life to my child. I didn't take taxi's and walked kilometres to save money just for my child's future. I did all this when Neela was in my womb. Where were you then? Huh?"

" You really believe that I would have abandoned you if I knew that you were pregnant?" Shivansh asked and Niyati looked at him with red eyes.

She questioned instead of answering him, "Shouldn't you at least try to find out I am alive or not?"

This time Shivansh left Niyati and started walking here and there due to utter frustration. He pulled his hair angrily and groaned. He kicked his car to vent his frustration and anger.

" And, I am sorry for everything, damn it!!" Shivansh growled and kicked the car again where Niyati kept looking at him with emotionless eyes.

Suddenly, her phone started ringing and she blinked her eyes. Gathering her emotional inner self she looked at the phone screen and the call was from her neighbour's house where she has left Neela.

Receiving the call she said hello when the other party said something and Niyati stopped breathing for a few moments. Tears started flowing from her eyes and her lips quivered. Shivansh noticed her shocked state and became worried too.

Shivansh asked worriedly," What happened?"

" Neela!!!" Niyati mumbled crying and Shivansh paled instant.