This is the story of Ruanshi Srivastava and Vrishan Kashyap, who are poles apart from each other. Vrishan can go to any extent for his business and family; relationships don't matter to him, nor do they hold any significance. On the other hand, Ruans... This is the story of Ruanshi Srivastava and Vrishan Kashyap, who are poles apart from each other. Vrishan can go to any extent for his business and family; relationships don't matter to him, nor do they hold any significance. On the other hand, Ruanshi is a lawyer by profession. She believes in upholding truth and justice. In essence, this is a story of revenge. Now, it remains to be seen whether love or hatred will prevail in this story. In this battle of hatred, who will win – love or the fire of hatred?
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Mumbai is known as the city of dreams. Anyone who comes here sees their dreams fulfilled, much like Shah Rukh Khan's dialogue, "When you want something with all your heart, the entire universe conspires to help you achieve it." Something similar happens here. Amidst the crowds and noise, everyone is chasing their dreams, or picking themselves up and starting anew after falling. The very air of Mumbai seems to possess a passion for achieving, as well as for losing and destroying. Every person here has a story. Some want to give destiny a chance, while others want to change their lives. Behind every smiling face lie hidden secrets and emotions. Many stories unfolded here; some were completed, while others remained unfinished. Some secrets came to light, while others were buried with the individuals.
This is our story. One could say it's a story of love and revenge, but the question remains: who will ultimately triumph? Will love prevail, or will the fire of vengeance?
Mumbai City,
Sun and Moon Cafe.
A 28-year-old young man sat at a table, waiting for someone for a long time. He was dressed in formal attire, a business suit. His height was around 6’1”, and his hair was neatly styled. He looked like he belonged to a wealthy family. With a fair complexion and a long nose, any girl would fall for him at first sight. Many girls in the cafe were captivated by his presence and appearance, wanting him as their boyfriend. However, no one dared to ask him. The young man kept looking at the cafe door repeatedly. He was also working on his laptop, but his eyes frequently darted to the cafe entrance and his wrist watch. It seemed he had been waiting for someone for a very long time, having been at the cafe for an hour.
He heard a girl's voice and looked up.
"Hi, Vrishan."
A girl's voice. She was his age, 28. Her face was quite beautiful, and she was wearing a designer, branded outfit and accessories.
The young man stood up with a smile and said,
"Hi, Pratyusha. You’re late. I’ve been waiting for you."
Pratyusha touched her ears and said,
"Sorry, something came up."
Vrishan replied,
"It's okay, no worries. Sit down, I'll order coffee for you."
Pratyusha shook her head and, sitting down, said,
"Oh, no need for that. I've already had breakfast. You called this morning asking me to come urgently, so I came quickly. Tell me, what happened?"
Vrishan looked at her strangely and said,
"Excuse me, are you perhaps forgetting that we planned a coffee date for today?"
Pratyusha slapped her forehead and said,
"Oh, I'm so sorry, Vrishan. I completely forgot because of work."
Vrishan smiled, caressed her face, and said,
"It’s okay. Now that you remember, let's enjoy the day." Saying this, he called the waiter and started placing their order, while Pratyusha got busy with her mobile.
Truth be told, Vrishan and Pratyusha were deeply in love. They had been in a relationship for five years. Vrishan was a famous businessman in Mumbai, a well-known face in the business world – Vrishan Kashyap. The younger son of the Kashyap family, he was also counted among Mumbai's most handsome men. He was very popular with girls, and every girl dreamt of marrying him. The Kashyap family was among the most reputed and wealthy families. Their influence was immense, and besides being a prominent name in the business world, the head of the Kashyap family, Manav Kashyap, was also a well-known political figure. He had done a lot for India's development, and Kashyap Industries played a significant role in India's economic progress.
On the other hand, Pratyusha was the elder daughter of Prakash Shah. He was also famous in the business world, though not as much as Vrishan's family. Vrishan and Pratyusha had studied together in college. They were friends since then, and later, they entered into a relationship.
The waiter placed their ordered coffee and sandwiches on Vrishan's table. Then, Vrishan and Pratyusha started talking while having their breakfast.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the cafe, by the counter, a 28-year-old young man was checking bills and accounts and giving instructions to the cafe staff. "Do this, do that." He seemed to be in a bad mood today. He asked a young man working at the cafe with some annoyance,
"Navin, why hasn't Ruhan’shi arrived yet? Did she tell you anything?"
"No, Avinash bhai. I haven't received any call or message from Ruhan’shi di. But she'll come. She must be stuck in traffic. You know how bad Mumbai traffic is," Navin replied, looking at him.
Avinash nodded in agreement and said,
"Yes, you’re right. She might be stuck in traffic... Anyway, did everyone get their orders and were they served on time?"
Navin nodded and said,
"Yes, bhai. Everyone's order has been taken and served. If more customers come, Jaggi will take care of it."
"Remember, customers are our gods. Treat them well and serve their ordered food on time," Avinash told him.
Navin looked at him and said,
"Yes, bhai, I understand. And besides, all our staff treats customers well, so don't worry."
"Okay, I'll take a round. You manage the counter until then," Avinash said, and left.
By this time, Vrishan and Pratyusha had finished their breakfast. Pratyusha was sipping her coffee. As she took sips, she glanced around the cafe. The cafe wasn't as luxurious or high-end as other hotels and restaurants she frequented. However, the cafe was decorated tastefully. The colors used in its interior were pleasing to the eye. But Pratyusha didn't seem very impressed.
She thought to herself,
"Where does Vrishan keep bringing me? This cafe has no class... He asks me to go anywhere for coffee. We belong to wealthy families; we should maintain a certain status." But who would understand this?
Vrishan noticed Pratyusha scanning the cafe and asked her,
"Darling, you don't like this cafe? Why are you looking like that?"
Pratyusha, who was looking at the cafe, turned to Vrishan and said,
"Oh, it’s nothing like that. But why did you choose this place?"
Vrishan looked at her and replied nonchalantly,
"Just like that..."
Hearing his answer, Pratyusha didn't say anything further. She fell silent. At that moment, Avinash approached their table and asked Vrishan,
"Sir, would you like anything else?"
Vrishan smiled at him and said,
"No, please give us the bill."
"Okay, sir, I’ll bring it," Avinash said and started clearing the table. While clearing, he accidentally spilled a coffee cup on Pratyusha's dress.
Pratyusha shouted loudly,
"You idiot! Can't you work properly? You've ruined my entire dress!"
Avinash seemed a little scared. He looked around and apologized to Pratyusha, saying,
"Sorry, madam. It was an accident. I didn't do it intentionally."
Vrishan, who had stepped aside to take a call, heard Pratyusha's voice and came over, asking,
"What happened?"
In the last chapter, we saw Vrishan and his girlfriend Pratyusha arrive at the cafe and spend time together. At that time, Avinash arrived and accidentally bumped into Pratyusha while cleaning the table.
Now, onwards.....
Vrishan arrives and asks Pratyusha.
"What happened,
Kashyap Industries.
Ever since Vrishan returned from the cafe, he had been busy in meetings and hadn't spoken to Pratyusha. Pratyusha had tried to talk to him, tried to explain her side, but Vrishan hadn't said anything to her. He had immediately come to the office and started meeting with clients. After 3 hours, Vrishan returned to his cabin, very tired. The exhaustion was clearly visible on his face.
When Vrishan entered the cabin, he saw a young man sitting on a chair, probably waiting for him. As Vrishan went to his desk and sat down, he was startled. He looked at the young man, surprised, and said,
"Brother, when did you get here?"
The young man sitting in front of him smiled and replied,
"While you were busy in the meeting."
Vrishan said,
"Then you should have told my assistant that you were here, or at least called me. I would have come... You wouldn't have had to wait so long."
The person sitting opposite was Vrishan's elder brother, Vaibhav Kashyap. Vaibhav Kashyap was the eldest son of the Kashyap family and an army officer. He was 3 years older than Vrishan, now 31 years old. Vaibhav had achieved many accomplishments and won awards in his army career. Vrishan greatly respected his elder brother; every word of his was final for him, or one could say, Vaibhav's decision was like a command for him.
Vaibhav said,
"There was no need for that. Anyway, one should focus on work during work hours. If we can't meet here, we can meet at home, what's the big deal?"
Vrishan just nodded in agreement. He knew his elder brother was very strict and professional when it came to work. Work during work hours was his rule. Therefore, Vrishan didn't say anything further. Looking at Vaibhav, Vrishan said,
"Brother, let's go home now. There's no more work, and it's getting late. We should leave."
Vaibhav also agreed. In any case, Vaibhav had taken leave and had just arrived. He was going home anyway, but he thought he would take Vrishan along.
Vrishan and Vaibhav came out of Kashyap Industries and left for home. In the car, they were chatting about this and that. Vrishan also felt a bit more relaxed. They didn't realize when they reached Kashyap Niwas.
Kashyap Niwas.
After Vrishan and Vaibhav arrived home, Manav Kashyap and Lalita Ji were very happy to see their sons. And why wouldn't they be? Vaibhav had come home after a long time. Lalita Ji, looking at her daughter-in-law, Urmila Ji (Vaibhav and Vrishan's mother), said, "Daughter-in-law, Vaibhav has come home after many days. Make all his favorite dishes today, okay?"
Urmila Ji smiled and replied,
"Mother-in-law, I have already prepared everything. Vaibhav called me."
Lalita Ji said to her,
"It's good that you made them."
At the same time, Vansh Kashyap also arrived and just smiled at Vaibhav. Vaibhav also smiled at him and touched his feet. Everyone was talking in the living room.
Manav Ji asked Vaibhav,
"Tell us, how is your work going? Is everything alright?"
"Everything is going well, Grandfather," Vaibhav replied.
Manav Ji said,
"That's good. Now that you're here, you've taken a long leave, haven't you?"
"Yes, Grandfather, I have taken a long leave this time," Vaibhav replied.
Vansh Ji looked at him and said,
"A certain party wants to meet you. I've fixed a meeting for you with them tomorrow, if you don't have any other work."
Lalita Ji scolded Vansh Ji, saying,
"Oh, you useless fellow! He has just arrived, and you're already talking about work. Let him rest a bit. Are you his father or his enemy? Don't you see the tiredness on your son's face? Look how thin my child has become."
Vansh Ji said to Lalita Ji in a flat tone,
"Mother, it's not like that. That party specifically wants to meet Vaibhav. Vrishan tried to talk to them, but it was no use. They only want to meet Vaibhav. They directly said that if they don't meet Vaibhav, they will cancel this deal, and this deal is very important for the company... Otherwise, Vrishan and I would have handled it, right?"
Lalita Ji made a face and said,
"Yes, yes, I know everything."
Vaibhav stopped them both and said,
"Hey, Grandmother, Dad is right. He told me about it, and it's a company matter, so I have no problem."
Vaibhav looked at Vansh Ji and said,
"Dad, I will meet that party tomorrow. And please give me the important files so I can go through them once."
Vrishan, who had been listening to everyone's conversation for a while, said,
"Brother, I will give you those files."
Vaibhav just nodded at him.
Manav Ji said thoughtfully,
"It's strange why people from the company are so interested in meeting Vaibhav. That they'll only sign the deal if he's there... what is this?"
Vansh Ji said to him,
"Dad, they have agreed to sign the deal, which is a big thing. It's a very big company, and on top of that, they liked our project. That's good. Let's see what happens tomorrow."
Manav Ji said,
"Yes, you are right."
Urmila Ji said,
"Let's have dinner now. The food is getting cold."
Vrishan said,
"Yes, let's go. I'm very hungry."
Saying this, he walked towards the dining table.
Meanwhile, in another room...
Rihanshi was sitting in front of her laptop, working on something. Her facial expressions changed every minute, and the serious look on her face was quite evident. It was unclear what she was doing; she had been working on the laptop for the past 2 hours. When her work was done, a victorious smile appeared on her face, and she called someone.
"I have sent you a video. It should go viral by tomorrow. And also, there is some information, it should all be on the news. The news should not be removed until I say so, understood?"
After saying this, she hung up the call and walked towards the room's window, looking outside. Then she said to herself,
"Tomorrow is going to be a lot of fun."
The girl was sitting on the sofa in a large living room, sipping and enjoying her coffee. To be honest, the interior design of the living room she was in was very elegant and beautiful, decorated with great simplicity. Anyone who came here would want to stay. The house was very big, with a garden outside and many rooms inside, which were also well-decorated and furnished, just like the living room.
While the girl was enjoying her coffee on the sofa, a handsome man in his 30s sat opposite her, working on his laptop. His facial expressions were quite cold. When he looked at the girl, he was a little surprised. He asked her lovingly, "Little one, what happened? You look very happy today. Is something bothering you?"
The girl looked at the man, shook her head in negation, and said, "No, brother, nothing like that." After saying this, the girl turned her face away.
The man said, looking at her, "Okay, no problem." Before the girl could say anything further, a shouting voice was heard.
"Ruhaashi... Ruhaashi, where are you? Ruhaashi!"
Yes, it was none other than our Ruhaashi. Ruhaashi understood whose voice it was, so she went and sat next to her elder brother, Ajinkya. Seeing her sit next to him, he asked her gently with sharp eyes, "Did you do something? Why is Avinash shouting so much?"
Ruhaashi shook her head in a way that was both yes and no. Ajinkya became confused. Seeing him confused, Ruhaashi whispered in his ear, "I haven't done anything, but maybe something might happen, brother. I'll tell you everything later. Just save me from this rat, please."
Just then, Avinash arrived there, grinding his teeth in anger, and said, "Crazy girl, what have you done?"
Ruhaashi said with attitude, "What have I done?"
"You're talking as if you don't know anything," Avinash said, glaring at Ruhaashi.
Ajinkya asked Avinash, "What happened? What did Ruhi do?"
Avinash looked at Ajinkya and said, "You can see for yourself what they are showing on the news."
Ajinkya said with shock, "On the news?"
Avinash turned on the TV and said, "Yes, it's today's breaking news."
On the TV, the anchor was saying, showing a video: "Mr. Rajat Srivastava's younger son, Avinash, has been treated very badly, and an attempt was made to threaten him. This was done by none other than Pratyusha Shah. The CEO of The Shah Empire has insulted Mr. Avinash Srivastava and also, our sources have received information that Shah Empire is involved in many illegal activities."
Many such accusations were being made against Pratyusha Shah and her company, and Kashyap Industries was also said to be involved.
After watching this news, Avinash and Ajinkya looked at Ruhaashi. Here, Ruhaashi was smiling after seeing all this; happiness was visible on her face, and she looked unusually peaceful.
Ajinkya approached her and asked, "Why did you do all this, Ruhi?"
"Revenge," Ruhaashi said with burning eyes.
Avinash said, trying to explain, "But what was the need for this? We had sorted everything out, hadn't we? You didn't say anything there."
Ignoring his words, Ruhaashi said to Ajinkya, "Brother, you have to come with me to the press conference." Saying this, she left.
Now, only Avinash and Ajinkya were left in the room. Avinash looked at Ajinkya with despair. Ajinkya placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I am there with her, and nothing will happen to her." Saying this, he too left.
Meanwhile, this news had spread throughout the city. Both Shah and Kashyap were being greatly affected by this news. The company's shares were falling, and there were significant losses. Pratyusha was shocked to see this news. How did this happen? Because Rajat Srivastava was a well-known personality. At one time, he was a successful actor in Bollywood and had many fans, mostly female fans. But due to some personal issues, he bid farewell to the world of glamour and entered the world of business. His elder son, Ajinkya, managed his father's company. Everyone was aware of his rude behavior. However, Pratyusha didn't know much about Avinash, so she couldn't recognize him.
Pratyusha was pacing back and forth in her office cabin, tense. She didn't understand what to do now. If this was not stopped soon, her company would be ruined. She felt she had to call Vrushan now. She called Vrushan.
Meanwhile, at Kashyap Niwas, no one knew about today's news. Vrushan was exercising in his gym room. His mobile started ringing. Vrushan ignored it, but when it rang repeatedly, he picked it up irritably without looking and said, "Yes, tell me what happened. How many times will you call? If I don't pick up once, it means I'm busy. Don't you understand that?"
Hearing the other person's words, Vrushan's face became stern. He said angrily, "What the hell is going on?" Saying this, he cut the call, put on his clothes, and came into the living room. He turned on the TV, and the same news was being shown. Vrushan clenched his fists and said, "Whoever has done all this, I will not spare them." Vrushan's eyes turned red with anger, and his facial expressions looked quite terrifying. Looking at him, it seemed as if he would kill someone. The veins in his hand were also bulging.
Kashyap Industries was involved...
Vrishaam, Vaibhav, and Vansh Ji had all gotten involved in the industries. The news didn't affect them much, but still, they had many projects and deals with Shah Empire, and along with that, their black business also had Kashyap Industries' hand in it. After saying this, they were bound to suffer losses. After all, no company would let such losses happen without doing something. They were all thinking about what to do and how to solve this problem.
The Chairman of Shah, Prakash Shah, was also present with them. Looking at Vansh Ji, he said:
"Mr. Kashyap, have you thought of anything about this? What will you do?"
Vansh Ji replied emotionlessly.
"No, I haven't thought of anything yet, but I think your daughter should apologize to him. Rajat Srivastava shouldn't be taken lightly."
Prakash Shah said shamefully.
"Yes, forgive me, Mr. Kashyap. Due to my daughter's childish actions, you are facing problems."
Vansh Ji didn't say anything to him. If the truth be told, all this happened because of Pratyusha's childish actions and ego. If she hadn't done something like that, none of this would have happened.
Vaibhav asked Mr. Shah.
"By the way, where is your daughter, because of whom this happened? She's not visible."
Prakash Ji said softly.
"Yes, she'll be here soon." And he thought to himself.
[If my daughter hadn't done all this, I wouldn't have had to grovel in front of this Vansh, nor would I have had to listen to this Vaibhav's words. But what can be done, I have to take his support. Someone rightly said, you have to call a donkey your father.]
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Vaibhav gave permission to enter. Pratyusha entered and greeted everyone. When Vaibhav saw her, he got very angry and clenched his fists, but didn't say anything. Meanwhile, Vrishaam was standing by the office window, taking puffs of a cigarette, lost in thought. He hadn't spoken to anyone yet. Pratyusha looked towards Vrishaam. She could only see his back as he stood by the window. She didn't say anything to him, and there was no time for it. Pratyusha quietly went and sat next to her father.
Vansh Ji looked at her and said.
"Have you thought of a solution to this problem?"
Pratyusha lowered her head and said with shame.
"No, Uncle. And I am very sorry. All this happened because of me."
Vansh Ji looked at her and said in a flat tone.
"It's okay. Don't do anything like this in the future that could affect our reputation and business."
"Okay, Uncle." Pratyusha nodded in agreement.
Vaibhav looked at Vrishaam and asked.
"Do you have any solution? We can't just sit idle now. We need to do something quickly. That client also refused after seeing this news." "She was insistent on meeting me."
Vrishaam then came towards them and said, thinking.
"Brother, I can only see one option in front of me now."
Hearing Vrishaam's answer, everyone looked at him with hope. Vansh Ji asked him curiously.
"And what is that?"
Vrishaam looked at Vansh Ji and then at Pratyusha and said.
"Pratyusha has to apologize to Avinash."
Hearing this, Pratyusha didn't like the suggestion, but everyone else did. Pratyusha shook her head no and said.
"Me apologize again? Why? It was his fault. He should have been careful. Yes, I admit I didn't know his true identity, but I don't think it's right to apologize to him for such a small accident."
Vrishaam looked at her and said in a stern voice.
"Because of this attitude of yours, the company is on the verge of closing. Tomorrow, we might even go bankrupt. That's why I'm telling you to apologize to him quietly... He is not an ordinary boy. He is Rajat Srivastava's younger son. If he wishes, he can turn this world upside down in a minute."
Pratyusha was shocked to hear Vrishaam's words. Vrishaam had never shouted at her or spoken to her in a raised voice before. Everyone in the cabin was silent, including Vansh Ji and Vaibhav, because they felt Vrishaam was right. They could have claimed all this was a lie and swept the matter under the rug, but they knew the anger of Rajat Srivastava and Ajinkya Srivastava well. And it was good that Rajat Ji and his wife were not in India. If they were here, this would have become even bigger, and perhaps the owners of Shah Empire would have been on the streets.
Seeing Pratyusha silent, Vrishaam's anger increased. He said warningly.
"Don't think that I'm just telling you this; this is my order... If you don't want to do it, tell me, and I will cancel your company's contract."
After hearing Vrishaam's words, Prakash Ji stood up in a hurry and said to him.
"Vrishaam, what are you doing? You don't cancel a deal over such a small matter."
Vrishaam said.
"When it comes to business, this is what we do. And anyway, in business, relationships are not considered; only profit is seen. Nothing is more important to me than my business.... Vrishaam Kashyap cares about only two things: one, his company, and the other, his family."
Hearing Vrishaam's words, Prakash Ji looked at Vansh Ji and said.
"You explain something to him."
Vansh Ji looked at him and said.
"He said the right thing. What's wrong with it? The apology has to be made."
"Okay, I will apologize," Pratyusha said, looking at Vrishaam. Saying this, she called her assistant.
"Hello, get me Avinash Srivastava's mobile number in 15 minutes."
Saying this, she hung up the call. In 5 minutes, she got Avinash's number on her mobile. She immediately called Avinash.
Meanwhile, Avinash, Ajinkya, and Rihanshi were sitting together in the office cabin. Rihanshi knew that Pratyusha would definitely call Avinash, so she had called him to Srivastava Corporation today.
Avinash's mobile started ringing. An unknown number was flashing on his call ID. Rihanshi looked at the number and said.
"She's very fast. Pick it up and put it on speaker."
Avinash picked up the call and said.
"Hello."
Pratyusha's voice came from the other side.
"Hello, Mr. Avinash. I am Pratyusha Shah."
Avinash said.
"Yes, please speak."
Pratyusha spoke very sweetly.
"Sorry, for my behavior that day. I didn't know you were Avinash Srivastava. Moreover, my mood was also a bit off, so I took out all my anger on you."
Before Avinash could say anything further, Rihanshi snatched the phone from his hand and spoke herself.
"Miss Shah, just as you insulted my brother in a public place, apologize to him publicly or hold a press conference. Because you insulted him in person, it would be best to apologize in the same way." Saying this, Rihanshi hung up the call without waiting for Pratyusha's reply.
Avinash was staring at her. As he looked at her, Rihanshi said to him.
"Staring at me like this won't accomplish anything. Do as I've said. He should also understand that everyone should be treated with respect, whether they are from a wealthy family or a simple one. Everyone deserves respect.... You prefer to live simply. Tomorrow, if she were to do this to someone else, she would be treated the same way, so she needs to learn this lesson."
Ajinkya supported her words and said to Avinash, "Ruhi is speaking the truth. Besides, she insulted Srivastava's son. She deserves to be punished for that."
Avinash also felt their points were valid. He didn't want to do all this, but he agreed thinking it would teach Pratyusha a lesson. Looking at his brother and sister, he said,
"Alright.... but do you think she will apologize through a press conference? She's very arrogant."
Ajinkya gave an evil smile and said,
"She will do it to save her company, she definitely will."
"And if she doesn't, we have other ways to make her do it.... For now, Vrashan Kashyap will tell her to do all this," Rihanshi said.
***
Here at Kashyap Industeries....
Inside the cabin, Pratyusha was getting very angry at Rihanshi's words, but she still controlled her anger and looked towards Vrashan. Vrashan had heard everything, and so had everyone else. They were surprised that Rihanshi had said everything so directly, and it didn't seem like a demand, but an order. Vansh ji called his assistant. And ordered him,
"In one hour, we will have our press conference. Call the media, and also invite Ajinkya Srivastava and his team. They will apologize there."
The assistant nodded his head and said,
"Okay sir." With that, he left.
Everyone was looking at them. Prakash ji didn't say anything, as he also felt this was the only correct way. But something else was going on in Vrashan's mind.
Vaibhav said to Vansh ji,
"Dad, don't we have any other option?"
Vansh ji looked at him and said,
"No, this is it. Now let's prepare for the press conference."
After that, everyone started discussing. Pratyusha was also going to speak according to the plan. She wasn't so foolish as to refuse Vansh ji.
***
One hour later
The entire media had gathered in a hall. They had some questions to ask, and they also wanted to know if Kashyap Industeries was really involved in shady dealings. Therefore, they were very eager for today's press conference. And they also needed an answer for the disrespect Pratyusha had shown Avinash. In a short while, Rihanshi, Ajinkya, and Avinash, the three siblings, arrived. Ajinkya and Avinash were wearing formal business suits. Rihanshi also wore a formal business suit and tied her hair in a high ponytail, which she always liked. She had light makeup on her face.
Seeing Avinash arrive, the reporters started bombarding him with questions.
The first asked,
"Mr. Avinash Srivastava, what happened to you that day?"
The second asked,
"Mr. Srivastava, why did Ms. Pratyusha insult you? Are you going to file a complaint against her?"
The third asked,
"Mr. Srivastava, what is your opinion on this scandal?"
Just then, a firm voice was heard,
"All your questions will be answered. Wait a little."
Everyone looked back. Avinash, Ajinkya, and Rihanshi also looked in the direction of the voice.
A 28-year-old man, who looked no less than a Greek god, and was wearing a black business suit, looked very handsome. His very presence left a mark of his personality on everyone. He was none other than Vrashan Kashyap. Here, Rihanshi was also lost in Vrashan's eyes for a moment.
Vrashan walked forward. Alongside him came Prakash Shah, the owner of Kashyap Industeries and Shah Empire, and Vansh Kashyap. Rihanshi, who was lost in Vrashan, stiffened when her eyes fell on Vansh Kashyap and Vaibhav Kashyap. With disgust, she averted her gaze and looked ahead.
Vansh, Vaibhav, Prakash Shah, and Pratyusha followed Vrashan and went to the stage and sat on the chairs. Rihanshi and the others were already present there. Pratyusha stepped forward and looking at Avinash, said,
"Due to my foolishness, Mr. Srivastava had to be insulted. I didn't know it was Avinash ji, and I overreacted by mistake.... I am very sorry for whatever happened. I hope you will forgive me, Avinash ji."
Avinash, who was looking at Pratyusha and listening to her words, said nothing. He just kept staring at her. The people present in the hall, seeing Avinash's silence, started whispering among themselves. They were saying, why isn't Avinash saying anything? Avinash hadn't appeared much in front of the media, nor did he like the glamour world like others. He was a simple person who didn't talk much.
In contrast, Ajinkya was always in the news, sometimes for product launches, sometimes for photoshoots, or because of rumors. Rihanshi, on the other hand, wasn't well-known to many, but everyone knew about her stern nature and cold behavior.
Seeing Avinash silent, Vaibhav looked at him and asked, "What happened, Avinash? Why aren't you saying anything? You have forgiven Pratyusha, haven't you?"
Avinash smiled at Vaibhav and said, "I can forgive her, but is there any guarantee that she won't behave like this with anyone else in the future? After knowing my reality today, she is apologizing to me. If I were a normal person, she might have ruined my life in a minute with her words, right?"
Vaibhav tried to reason with Avinash, saying, "Nothing like that will happen. She won't do anything like that."
Pratyusha also supported Vaibhav and said, "I promise I won't do anything like that. I am regretting my actions now."
Avinash said, "Okay, from now on, you won't come in my way, madam. Otherwise, the consequences will be very bad." Saying this, Avinash left without listening to anyone. Ajinkya and Rihanshi did not stop him because they knew his nature. They stayed because they wanted to see the rest of the program.
Vaibhav, Pratyusha, Prakash Shah, and Vansh Kashyap watched him leave with such a warning, stunned. Vrishan cleared his throat, drawing the reporters' attention to himself, and said, "Now that Mr. Avinash has forgiven Pratyusha, we would like to clarify that the owners of Kashyap Industries and Shah Empire are not involved in any illegal activities... These are our enemies who spread these rumors to humiliate us, and also..."
At that very moment, a video appeared on the reporters' mobile phones, and everyone was shocked to see it. This video also came on Vaibhav, Vansh ji, and Prakash Shah's mobiles. Seeing the video, their eyes turned red with anger, and they looked at Pratyusha. Vansh ji also had a similar reaction. The reporters looked at Vrishan after seeing the video. Vrishan saw everyone looking at him and asked the reporters questioningly with his eyes, "What happened? Why are you all looking like that?"
Vaibhav gestured to Vrishan's assistant, Dhruv. Upon receiving the gesture, Dhruv handed a tablet to Vrishan. Vrishan watched the video. The video was of Pratyusha, in which she was being intimate with a boy and confessing her love to him.
When Vrishan saw this video, the ground beneath his feet disappeared. He couldn't believe that what he was seeing was true. He clenched his fists in anger and shouted at Pratyusha, "
Vrishaann and Pratyusha were now standing facing each other in the parking area. Vrishaann had brought Pratyusha here from the hall. Vrishaann was looking at Pratyusha, his face devoid of any expression, only his eyes revealed his anger. His eyes were red. As they say, often it's our eyes, not our faces, that reveal everything... Pratyusha's gaze was lowered. She kept feeling that Vrishaann might do something to her in his anger, because his anger was very dangerous.
Vrishaann looked at her and asked in a cold voice, "Would you like to say something about this?"
Pratyusha looked at Vrishaann and said, "That video is a lie. Nothing like that happened between us."
Vrishaann looked at her sarcastically and said, "Yes, that video is a lie. Enemies are trying to frame you, trying to separate us?"
Pratyusha said with teary eyes, "Yes, right. You said it correctly."
Seeing Pratyusha's excuses, Vrishaann had had enough. Instead of admitting his mistake, she was making excuses, and on top of that, calling it a lie.
Vrishaann looked at Pratyusha, pointed a finger at her, and said, "Let's break up. Our paths have diverged. From now on, don't try to contact me, otherwise, I don't know what I will do to you in my anger!"
Saying this, Vrishaann started to leave. Pratyusha, crying, held his hand to stop him and said, "Don't do this, Vrishaann. Give me one chance. I won't do anything like this next time." Pratyusha clasped her hands in front of him, begged, and pleaded, but it had no effect on him.
Vrishaann didn't listen to her. He got into his car and drove away. Vrishaann's heart was broken today. The girl he had truly loved had betrayed him today... What hadn't he done for Pratyusha? He had made her company his partner at her request. He even took many deals on their behalf. But what had Pratyusha done? She had spent the night with another boy, meaning she was having affairs with both of them at the same time. Lost in these thoughts, Vrishaann sat in the car.
Meanwhile, at the club...
Ruhaanshi had come to party with her friends. She didn't really want to come, but her best friends, Kaivalya and Jigyasa, had forcefully brought her to this club. Ruhaanshi was sitting at a side table, drinking a cold drink. Jigyasa and Kaivalya were dancing on the dance floor. Jigyasa had called her, but she didn't go.
Just then, a boy's voice came from behind, "What is our Dabangg Girl doing here?"
Ruhaanshi looked up and saw a handsome boy of her age, around 26 years old, standing there. Seeing him, Ruhaanshi happily got up from her chair, hugged him, and said, "Tanveer, you!"
Tanveer hugged her and said, "Yes, I'm here. How are you here?"
Ruhaanshi separated from him and said, "Oh, I came with Kaivalya and Jigyasa," and pointing her finger towards Kaivalya and Jigyasa, she said, "Look, they are dancing over there."
"Oh, are these two still together? 😅" Tanveer said, laughing as he looked at them.
Ruhaanshi pouted at him and said, "Yes, they are still together." Then, glaring at Tanveer, she said, "When did you come back from America? And why didn't you tell me when you arrived?"
Tanveer sighed deeply and said, "Huuuuuh, I just came back last week. I was going to call, but I got busy with office work, so I forgot. Sorry."
Tanveer, Ruhaanshi, Kaivalya, and Jigyasa had all studied in the same college. After graduation, everyone got busy with their careers. Tanveer went to America for further studies and settled there. He used to come to India during holidays and meet them all.
Ruhaanshi asked him, "Okay, fine. How long are you staying here? Stay for a longer time this time. We'll talk a lot and have fun. You've come back after many years too."
Tanveer ruffled Ruhaanshi's hair and said, "Haha, definitely. Anyway, I'm planning to set up my business here too, so we'll meet."
Ruhaanshi lightly hit Tanveer and straightened her hair, saying, "Don't mess up my hair. You still haven't lost your habit of bothering me, have you? 🙄"
Tanveer showed her his teeth and said, "I like bothering you. And you used to do it too, have you forgotten?"
"H...ha... I understand," Ruhaanshi said, forcing a cough.
Just then, Kaivalya and Jigyasa came there. Seeing Tanveer, Kaivalya became very happy and said, "Oh darling, you finally arrived." Saying this, he hugged him. Kaivalya had become a bit emotional. Jigyasa and Ruhaanshi looked at him strangely. Jigyasa said, "It seems I dated the wrong guy, Ruhi 😭."
Ruhaanshi understood Jigyasa's meaning, so she supported her and said, "I told you about him before, but no, you didn't want to listen to me, did you? Now look what's happened."
Jigyasa, acting like she was crying, rested her head on Ruhaanshi's shoulder and said, "Oh, my life is ruined. What will I do now? 😭😭😭"
Here, Tanveer and Kaivalya, who were hugging each other, looked at Jigyasa and Ruhaanshi. They couldn't understand why these two were saying such things. They kept looking at them and then at each other. Tanveer then remembered what Kaivalya had said and, moving away from him, snapped, "I am straight. I only like girls. I have even dated one girl... Hey, think before you speak, what are you saying, you idiot!"
Kaivalya also remembered what had happened. Explaining to everyone, he said, "Hey, I said that as a friend. Don't always take it with a double meaning. There's no hope for you people. Think positively, will you? 😤"
Hearing his words, Ruhaanshi and Jigyasa high-fived each other and started laughing. Kaivalya and Tanveer glared at them.
Jigyasa controlled her laughter and said to Kaivalya, "It's very easy to fool you two."
Tanveer and Kaivalya couldn't understand how to respond to them. As usual, their friends had fooled them, just like they used to do in college. Tanveer signaled Kaivalya to remain silent, indicating that there was no hope for them.
The morning at Srivastava Villa....
Rajat ji and Nandini ji had just returned from abroad that morning. Seeing them arrive, Ajinkya and Avinash were very happy. They were sitting in the living area, talking. Rihanshi had been at the club until last night, so she was late in returning home. For this reason, Rihanshi was still asleep. Ajinkya had not woken her up, letting her sleep. Nandini ji, not seeing Rihanshi there, looked around and asked Ajinkya.
"Ajinkya, where is Rihanshi? I can't see her anywhere?"
Avinash, who was his mother's favorite son, tattled on Rihanshi to Nandini ji.
"Oh Mom, the queen is sleeping like a log. Yesterday, madam went to the club with friends, so she came home late. That's why she's still sleeping. Looks like she hasn't recovered from yesterday's hangover."
Hearing Avinash's words, Nandini ji's eyes widened and she looked at Ajinkya, asking him, "What am I hearing? Is this true?"
Ajinkya, who was looking at Avinash with a look that could devour him, thought to himself, "He always wants to get Ruhi scolded... I don't know why he's always after my child." Ajinkya said,
"Oh Mom, I was the one who told her to go out for a while with her friends. She works every day, at the company and in court, so I told her she would feel refreshed."
Nandini ji narrowed her eyes and said to him, "Yes, because of you, she's getting spoiled. Spoil her with love."
Avinash supported Nandini ji, saying, "You're right, Mom. Because of brother, she's starting to get spoiled. Brother always takes her side."
Rajat ji, who had been listening to the three of them, said to Nandini ji, "Nandini, the girl just went to a party. And this is the age to enjoy with friends. If she doesn't do it now, when will she? Avinash and Ajinkya also go with their friends, you never stopped them."
Nandini ji said to him, "Then when did I say no? I just want no one to sleep late."
Just then, a voice came from behind, "Who said I'm sleeping like a log?"
Everyone looked towards the voice and saw Rihanshi standing on the stairs. Avinash was shocked to see her. He mumbled to himself, "Oh, she was sleeping, right? Then how did she wake up? I myself went to her room and saw she was sleeping. Then how did she wake up? On top of that, she's even ready."
Ajinkya had heard his voice. He whispered in his ear, "She woke up a while ago, sir. She was just resting a bit, and she heard everything you said."
Hearing Ajinkya's words, Avinash started biting his nails because Rihanshi was going to give him a severe beating now. Not even his mom and dad, or God, could save him from this. He thought to himself, "Now this witch is going to eat me. Oh God, protect me."
Coming downstairs, Rihanshi said to Nandini ji, "Mom, your darling son is falsely complaining about us to trap us. First, you should have seen for yourself. Don't trust anyone blindly."
Rajat ji looked at her; she was fully ready. Looking at Nandini ji, he said, "See, she's ready. Now stop taunting." And he said to Rihanshi, "Come, daughter, sit."
Nandini ji looked at Rihanshi and smiled, saying, "Oh, I didn't see you here, so I asked."
Rihanshi folded her sleeves and said, "Yes, I heard everything here." She went and sat next to Rajat ji and glared at Avinash. Avinash, who was looking at her, said in a flustered manner, "Oh, when I came, you were sleeping, so I thought you were still asleep."
Rihanshi, casting a sarcastic glance at him, said, "Just because something looks like it, doesn't mean it's true."
Rajat ji remembered something. He stopped Rihanshi and Avinash and asked, "Well, tell me, what was that news yesterday? Did Pratyusha insult Avinash? What's the matter?"
At his question, Ajinkya, Rihanshi, and Avinash looked at each other. Nandini ji also remembered that this news had come on TV yesterday, and a video was also being shown. It had become breaking news in India. Looking at the three of them, she also asked, "Yes, what happened? I read that news, but I didn't understand anything. What was done to Avinash?"
Ajinkya took a deep breath and told them the whole story. Hearing Ajinkya's words, Nandini ji was shocked and placed her hand on her chest, saying, "Oh God, all this happened, and you three didn't even tell us..."
Rihanshi said, "You were out of the country, Mom, and we didn't want to trouble you, so we didn't tell you. But don't worry, now everything is alright."
Nandini ji smiled, looking at Rihanshi, and said, "That's not the case, dear. Since you're saying everything is fine now, that's good... Anyway, I knew that if something like this happened, you wouldn't spare them."
Rihanshi just smiled looking at Nandini ji. Rajat ji went into deep thought after hearing all this. Seeing him lost in thought, Avinash asked Rajat ji, "Dad, what are you thinking?"
Rajat ji, lost in his thoughts, came back to his senses and looked at Avinash. Shaking his head slightly, he said, "No, nothing, just like that." Just then, his mobile started ringing. Rajat ji took out his mobile from his pocket and looked at it. His expression became stern. He quickly got up and walked out of the living room. Everyone watched him leave, wondering why Rajat ji had gotten up so quickly and left.
When Rajat Ji steps outside and receives the call, a stern and powerful voice comes from the other end.
"Hello, how are you, Mr. Srivastava?"
"I... I am... fine," Rajat Ji stammered.
The voice from the other end asked, "Oh, what happened? Are you alright? Why does your voice sound like that?"
Rajat Ji's entire body was trembling, and his hand was shaking badly. He calmed himself and said, "No, it's nothing like that. Tell me, why did you call today?"
A man's voice came from the other end. "No reason, just called. I remembered you, so I called. By the way, how is my princess?"
Rajat Ji said hastily, "She's fine, don't worry about her. Nothing will happen to her; she is safe here."
The man said, "Is she really safe?"
Rajat Ji did not answer his question. Hearing his silence, the man again asked in his stern voice, "By the way, has she met him or not?"
"Yes, Rihanshi met him, and yesterday she broke off her relationship with some girl... she did," Rajat Ji said, giving the man information.
The man said happily, "Wow, good. Then our work has become even easier."
Rajat Ji said, "Yes, it has become easier for us."
The man warned him, "Yes, it has. But in all this, Rihanshi should not get hurt, understand? If anything happens to her, I will destroy you and your company, understand? Then don't say I didn't warn you."
Rajat Ji explained, "There will be no such situation. She is my daughter too. I will take care of her... And do you think she is that weak? She is a lioness; she knows how to hunt and how to fight."
The man said, "Yes, but I don't trust those people."
Rajat Ji assured him, "Those people won't be able to do anything wrong to her this time."
The man said, "We will find out in the coming time. I have my eyes on all of you." Having said this, the man hung up. Rajat Ji stared at his phone, lost in thought. This was not new for Rajat Ji; every month, this man would call him and threaten him or ask about Rihanshi and inquire about the situation there.
From behind, a voice was heard, "Whose call was it?"
Rajat Ji turned around but said nothing. He just took a deep breath and looked forward. It was Nandini Ji... Nandini Ji and Ajinkya. When Rajat Ji rushed out, they told Avinash and Rihanshi that everything was normal. Then both of them also came out after him, where... Rajat Ji was standing a little away, talking on his mobile. Nandini Ji and Ajinkya sensed his silence, so they both came towards Rajat Ji.
Nandini Ji looked at Rajat Ji and said, "It was his call, wasn't it?"
Rajat Ji just nodded his head. Ajinkya asked him, "What happened now? Why did he call you?"
Rajat Ji replied, looking forward, "The same thing, he was asking about Rihanshi."
Ajinkya said with a little anger, "What is his problem? He calls us every time and threatens us. Besides, he asks about Ruhi. If he cares so much, why doesn't he come here?"
Rajat Ji looked at him and said, "If he comes here, Ajinkya, he will destroy Mumbai. So it's better for him to stay in Europe. That destroyer can do anything."
Nandini Ji supported Rajat Ji's words, saying, "Yes, Ajinkya, he is not just anyone... he can do anything. It's best that he doesn't come back to India. If he does, it will be a big problem. We just have to... take care of Rihanshi. Nothing should happen to her, otherwise, he won't leave us."
Ajinkya asked Nandini Ji curiously, "Is he that dangerous a man?" He continued, "Don't worry, Mom. Nothing will happen to Rihanshi. We won't let anything happen. I have always supported her."
Nandini Ji smiled and said, "Yes, we know."
Ajinkya asked Rajat Ji and Nandini Ji, "Mom, Dad, who are Ruhi's real parents?"
Hearing his question, Rajat Ji and Nandini Ji looked at Ajinkya in shock. They couldn't understand why Ajinkya had suddenly asked such a question because he had never asked about Rihanshi before. The two of them looked at each other. Then Rajat Ji told him, "When the time comes, I will tell you. This is not the right time."
Ajinkya didn't ask anything else and said, "Okay, I'm leaving. It's getting late for the office."
Nandini Ji said, "Have lunch on time."
Ajinkya made a face and said, "Mom, I have lunch on time."
Nandini Ji held his ear and said, "No need to lie so much. I know you don't eat lunch properly and on time."
"Ouch, Mom, gently. I'm not a child that you're holding my ear. I've grown up," Ajinkya said, holding his ear.
Nandini Ji told him, "Yes, but for me, you are still a child."
Rajat Ji just smiled watching the banter between mother and son. Ajinkya said, "Okay, I understand. Now let go of my ear; it's hurting a lot."
Nandini Ji released Ajinkya's ear. As soon as she did, Ajinkya ran away immediately. This was a good opportunity for him to escape, otherwise, he would have been in trouble today. Seeing him run away like that, Nandini Ji and Rajat Ji started laughing. Then Nandini Ji looked at Rajat Ji, and he was looking at her. She put her hands on Rajat Ji's shoulders and said, "Don't worry, Rihanshi's reality will not come out to the world. We won't let it."
Rajat Ji said in a firm voice, "It should be like that. Rihanshi is our daughter, the daughter of Rajat Srivastava."
Nandini Ji smiled and nodded her head, saying, "Yes."
Shrivastava Corporation
Rihanshi was working in her cabin. Today was going to be quite hectic for her.... she muttered to herself, adjusting her glasses.
"There's a lot of work and little time. How will it all get done in such a short time?"
Then she got busy looking at the files. Just then, someone knocked on her door. Rihanshi said without looking.
"Come in."
As Kavalya entered, he greeted Rihanshi.
"Good morning, madam. Have a good day today."
Rihanshi replied without looking at him.
"Yes, good morning."
Kavalya muttered to himself.
"How proud she is, she didn't even say good morning properly."
Rihanshi said to him.
"I can hear what you are saying about me."
Kavalya forced a laugh and said.
"Oh, nothing. I was just saying that, I was joking."
Rihanshi looked at him and said, taking off her glasses.
"Do you have some work, or have you come here to pass the time, wasting your own time too?"
Kavalya handed the files in his hand towards Rihanshi and said.
"Ajinkya sir has given these files. He said there is a meeting in the afternoon, which you should handle."
Rihanshi said, looking at the files.
"But wasn't he supposed to handle this meeting?"
Kavalya shrugged his shoulders and said.
"I don't know. Sir didn't tell me."
"Okay, I will discuss it with him after meeting him," Rihanshi said, thinking.
Kavalya asked her.
"So, can I go?"
Rihanshi looked at him and said, narrowing her eyes.
"Yes, go.... And during work hours, do only work. Don't play games on the computer, otherwise, next time the resignation letter will be in your hands."
Hearing Rihanshi's words, he stared at her in shock. He didn't know that Rihanshi knew about his habit of playing games. He stammered.
"I.... I.... Next time this.... won't happen." Saying this, he left.
Kavalya had been selected in Shrivastava Corporation due to his skills. Rihanshi hadn't helped him at all, and he was a very honest employee. He just had one habit: sometimes, during working hours, he would start playing games on the computer, which was against the rules. Seeing him leave, Rihanshi shook her head and said.
"Nothing can be done about him."
Then Rihanshi got up from her chair and left the cabin. She had to talk to Ajinkya, so she went to Ajinkya's office. When she entered, Ajinkya was on a video call, having an important meeting. Ajinkya gestured with his eyes for her to sit on the sofa. Rihanshi sat on the sofa and waited for his meeting to end. She took out her mobile from her pocket and started checking her social media accounts. In this way, her eyes fell on a picture. In that picture, there was a photo of Vrashan. In the photo, Vrashan was wearing a casual half-shirt and shorts. It was an airport look captured by the paparazzi.
Vrashan looked handsome in it, his muscular body and biceps were visible. Truly, Vrashan's personality was such that any girl would fall for him upon seeing him. Rihanshi kept staring at his picture and got lost in thought.
Ajinkya finished his meeting, came over, sat next to her, and saw that Rihanshi was staring at Vrashan's photo on her mobile. He cleared his throat and, leaning close to her ear, said.
"If you like Vrashan Kashyap, tell me. I'll talk to Papa and ask Vansha Kashyap to arrange for your union."
Rihanshi, lost in her thoughts, looked at Ajinkya in surprise at his words and said.
"What?"
Ajinkya winked and asked her.
"Do you like Vrashan?"
Hearing his words, Rihanshi glared at him as if she could eat him up.
"As if she was saying, 'What nonsense are you talking, brother?'"
Seeing her glare at him like that, Ajinkya started laughing and said.
"Oh, chill dude, I was kidding."
Rihanshi pouted and said.
"What, brother? You too?"
Ajinkya started laughing. He controlled his laughter and asked Rihanshi.
"Alright, leave that. Why did you come here? Did you want to ask something?"
Rihanshi remembered and asked him.
"Yes, I wanted to ask about the client meeting in the afternoon... You are not handling it, you asked me to do it?"
"Because something important came up. I have to go meet a friend, so you will handle it instead of me."
Rihanshi said.
"Okay, brother. I'll attend it. I need to leave now, or I'll be late."
Ajinkya said, looking at his watch.
"Yes, go quickly."
Rihanshi said goodbye to Ajinkya and headed to the hotel where the meeting was fixed. Rihanshi arrived at Dream Palace with her assistant. As she entered the hotel, her eyes fell on a person. The boy looked familiar to her. She wasn't sure if it was the same boy or not. Rihanshi went closer to the boy to see, and when she saw him, she was shocked. Her eyes widened. She said to the boy.
"Mr. Kashyap, you?"
It was none other than Vrashan, lying unconscious and heavily drunk. There was a bottle of wine on his table, and he was still drinking a glass of wine. He looked at Rihanshi and, smiling drunkenly, said.
"Hell.... Hello mi.... Mi... Miss Shri.... Srivastava, how are you?"
Rihanshi was a little shocked to see Vrashan in such a state, but then she remembered he had a breakup, which is why this was happening.
Vrashan, staggering, said to her.
"Did you also come to laugh at me? Or to see my condition?"
"No, I haven't come to mock you," Rihanshi said, looking at him.
Then Rihanshi looked at her wrist watch; it was time for the meeting. She ordered her assistant, Sanket.
"You stay here with him until my meeting is over. Keep an eye on him. If he wants to go home, let him go. Anyway, I don't think he's in any condition to go home alone."
Sanket said.
"Okay, ma'am."
After giving the necessary instructions to her assistant, Rihanshi went for the meeting. Vrashan was drinking one peg after another, showing no signs of stopping. Vrashan had completely immersed himself in the world of intoxication and was mumbling something drunkenly. He started remembering Pratyusha and the moments they had spent together. Vrashan lay down on the sofa, still drinking, and a pained sigh escaped his lips. He said in a pained voice.
"Pratyusha, why did you cheat me? What is my fault...?"
2 hours later....
When Rihanshi returned after the meeting, she went to the same place where Varshan was lying unconscious. When she saw her assistant, he looked at her and shook his head no. Rihanshi understood that Varshan had not gone home and had fallen asleep drinking wine. She had expected this. Rihanshi went to Varshan and tried to wake him up, saying,
"Mr. Kashyap, wake up...."
But Varshan wasn't getting up. A lot of time had already passed, and it was evening. Moreover, Rihanshi didn't feel right leaving Varshan at the hotel like this, so she started checking his clothes. If his mobile was in his pocket, she could call Vaibhav or Vansh Srivastava and have them come here.
Finally, she found Varshan's mobile. Taking the mobile in her hand, she said,
"Thank God I found his mobile. Now I can call."
Rihanshi tried to operate the mobile and realized that Varshan's mobile was password protected, so her face fell, and she started looking at Varshan.
Sanket, seeing her, said,
"Ma'am, what should we do now? How do we take him? Otherwise, we can drop him at his home."
Rihanshi refused, saying,
"No, we won't do anything like that. Let's take him to my Borivali flat. There won't be many paparazzi there, and no one will find out."
Sanket found Rihanshi's idea correct and agreed. Rihanshi looked at him and ordered,
"Pick him up and take him to the car."
Just then, Varshan's eyes opened. His intoxication hadn't worn off yet. He was still seeing Pratyusha in Rihanshi. He rubbed his eyes and saw Pratyusha. He got up and sat on the floor. Rihanshi, who was talking to her assistant, grabbed his feet and started crying like a small child, saying,
"Baby, why did you leave me? What all did I do for you?"
Hearing Varshan's voice, Rihanshi looked around. Then her gaze fell below, and she saw Varshan holding her feet and crying like a child, mumbling something. Rihanshi pushed him away and said,
"What are you doing? Varshan, get up."
Varshan made a cute face and said,
"Pratyusha, why did you betray me? I hate you, Pratyusha." Saying this, he started crying like a child. The people present in the hotel were looking at both of them strangely because of his behavior, and Rihanshi was avoiding her gaze out of embarrassment. She couldn't handle this anymore, so she ordered Sanket,
"Take him away from here quickly. I don't want a spectacle here."
Sanket nodded and said,
"Okay, ma'am."
With the help of the bodyguards, he separated Varshan from Rihanshi and put him in the car. Meanwhile, Rihanshi paid Varshan's wine bill and got into the car. Her gaze fell on Varshan again, who was mumbling something and crying like a child. Seeing him like this, Rihanshi felt like laughing, but she controlled herself.
She thought to herself,
"People go to any extent for love. Some ruin others, while some make them happy. Your love was false."
And she started looking ahead.
Rihanshi's flat in Borivali.....
Rihanshi had put Varshan to sleep in the guest room and went to take a bath. Varshan had fallen asleep there. When Rihanshi came back after bathing, she brought lemon water to help Varshan with his hangover. When Rihanshi entered the room, she was shocked by the sight. Varshan had taken off all his clothes and thrown them around, messing up the entire room. Rihanshi got angry seeing her room in such a state and said, clenching her teeth,
"What state have you made my room in? You've turned it into a junk shop."
Saying this, she started cleaning the entire room. After that, she went to Varshan and looked at him. Varshan had taken off his clothes, his 6-pack abs were clearly visible, and his face looked like that of an innocent child. Seeing him like this, Rihanshi couldn't resist touching him. Rihanshi's breathing quickened. Strange thoughts started coming to her, so Rihanshi shook her head, pushing away her thoughts, and tried to wake Varshan, saying,
"Varshan, wake up. I've brought juice for you. Drink it."
Varshan opened his eyes and looked at Rihanshi. His eyes were still red. He pulled Rihanshi towards him. Rihanshi fell into his arms and looked at him in surprise. She asked,
"What are you doing....?" Before Rihanshi could say anything further, Varshan placed his hand on her lips and said,
"Shhhhh, don't say anything. Just feel me."
Rihanshi couldn't understand what he meant and asked,
"What do you mean?"
"Uff, how many questions you ask! No one asks as many questions in an interview as you do," Varshan said, adjusting Rihanshi's hair that had fallen in front of her face. Then
Vrushaan scans the room and tries to remember what happened yesterday, but he can't. He glances to his side and sees a girl sleeping there. He can't see her face because she has turned it away.
Rianshi wasn't fully asleep; she had woken up to Vrushaan's voice. She sits up and looks at Vrushaan, asking, "Is your hangover gone?"
"You're here... What are you doing?" Vrushaan exclaims in shock. He had no expectation of Rianshi being here, let alone with him.
Rianshi raises an eyebrow and looks at him, saying, "Take a closer look at where you are." Vrushaan rubs his eyes again and looks carefully. All the photos, frames, and belongings were Rianshi's. He soon realizes he is in Rianshi's room. He puts his hand to his forehead. Rianshi watches his every expression intently. She gets off the bed, puts on a shirt lying on the floor, and starts to leave.
Just then, Vrushaan stops her and asks, "Wait, did something happen between us yesterday?"
Rianshi turns back, stares at him, and asks, "You really don't remember anything from yesterday...?"
Vrushaan shakes his head no. He truly couldn't remember what happened yesterday, only blurry images and incidents, nothing more. Seeing Vrushaan leave without answering her question, Rianshi gets angry. He quickly gets off the bed, grabs Rianshi's hand, and pulls her closer. Rianshi wasn't prepared for this; she loses her balance but regains it and looks at Vrushaan.
Vrushaan says, "Don't look at me like that. Answer my question."
Rianshi laughs and, looking at him, says, "I thought the business tycoon Vrushaan Kashyap would have understood that when a girl is sleeping naked with him, it's obvious that everything must have happened." She pushes him away and says, "Don't cross your limits, understand?"
Vrushaan didn't like Rianshi's behavior. Gritting his teeth, he says, "Do I look like a street boy to you?"
Rianshi says, "But your actions were like that yesterday."
Vrushaan starts to recall fragments from yesterday. He remembers the conversation he had with Rianshi in the hotel. As those memories resurfaced, he starts looking around nervously, feeling embarrassed by his behavior. Yes, he was a stone-hearted and rude person, but he had never behaved like this with any girl. He had always kept his distance from girls, only talking to Pratyusha and a few of her friends; otherwise, he never spoke to girls. Rianshi, standing in front of him and staring at him, points towards the bathroom and says, "Look, there's the bathroom. Freshen up, and I'll see about some breakfast." And she leaves.
"What have I done? This shouldn't have happened. I've made a big mistake," Vrushaan says, pulling his hair. He doesn't know what to do, but he calms himself down somehow and goes to take a shower.
In the living room...
Vrushaan and Rianshi are sitting opposite each other at the dining table, having their breakfast. Rianshi is eating her breakfast very comfortably. Vrushaan's hangover from drinking too much yesterday hasn't subsided yet, and he's also thinking about the one-night stand. Vrushaan is surprised to see Rianshi eating so casually. He murmurs to himself in a low voice, "Why is she so tension-free? She has no worries. All this happened between us yesterday, and she doesn't care. She's a strange girl."
Rianshi looks at Vrushaan; he's looking at her. She quickly understands what he's thinking. Clearing her throat, she says, "Don't think too much about what happened between us last night. No one will know... And don't worry, I took my medicine this morning, so there won't be any problems later." Rianshi says all this very calmly. Vrushaan is very surprised to see that Rianshi isn't shouting at him or doing anything.
Looking at her, he asks, "Why are you talking so normally? Aren't you angry?"
"What's there to be angry about? What's done is done. It all happened in a drunken state, so never mind." Rianshi is a very sorted and practical girl; she thinks with her head, not her heart. Hearing Rianshi's reply, Vrushaan doesn't say anything to her, just nods in agreement.
Rianshi looks at him and says, "If you don't mind, may I say something?"
Vrushaan says, "Yes, speak."
"Don't let anyone get so close to you that they ruin you... People self-destruct in love. Anyway, I found your love hollow. You'll find a better girl. Don't ruin your present because of one girl's mistake," Rianshi says, looking into Vrushaan's eyes.
Vrushaan finds Rianshi's words agreeable. He says, "Yes, thank you for the advice."
Rianshi smiles at him and, handing him a painkiller, says, "Here, this will give you relief."
Vrushaan takes the medicine and says, looking at her, "Thanks for letting me stay at your place. If you had taken me home, there might have been problems."
Rianshi, without any expression, says, "Well, I was going to call your elder brother, but your mobile was password-protected, so I thought it was best to bring you to my place."
Vrushaan says, "That was good of you..." He extends his hand to shake hers and says, "See you later."
Rianshi shakes his hand and says, "Definitely." And she thinks to herself, "Your family took everything from me. Now, this time, everything will be taken from you. Just wait and watch."
After that, Vrushaan leaves, and Rianshi heads to the office.
Vrashan was sitting in his cabin, reading files, when his assistant Rudra came there and told him, "Sir, Vansh sir has called you."
Vrashan, without looking at him, said, "Okay, I'll come in a while."
Rudra said okay and left. Vrashan finished his work and went to Vansh Ji's cabin, where Vansh Ji was working, and Vaibhav was also there with him. As Vrashan entered, he said to them, "You called me?"
"Yes, I had to talk about something important. Come, sit here..." Vansh Ji said, looking at him.
Vrashan sat on the chair in front of Vansh Ji and started looking at him. Vansh Ji had lines of worry on his face. Seeing this, Vrashan asked him, "Papa, what happened? You seem worried. Did something happen?"
"Our London client, the one we had a contract with, wants to break it. And on top of that, there's a small problem in our London branch, so that's also a bit of a worry. I was going to go there myself, but due to the scandal here, it has affected us, so I need to stay here," Vansh Ji said, holding his forehead.
Vrashan thought and said, "So, let's do this. You and Bhai can manage here, and I'll go there. I'll keep you updated on things there."
Vansh Ji supported him and said, "Okay, you go now. And yes, Vaibhav is also coming with you. Both of you should go together. Leave for London right away, both of you."
Vrashan nodded in agreement and left the office. He called Vaibhav and told him to get ready to go to London.
At Sun and Moon Cafe.....
Rihanshi was sitting in front of Jigyasa and Tanveer. When Rihanshi left for the office, Jigyasa had called her and urgently asked her to come to Sun and Moon Cafe, as she had something important to discuss. That's why Rihanshi had come to the cafe.
Jigyasa, with a large sandwich in her mouth, said to her, "Okay, listen, you are coming to London with us, right?"
"No, I'm not coming. You guys go," Rihanshi said, clearly refusing.
Jigyasa glared at her and said, "Why won't you come? You have to come... Kavalya is also coming, so you come too."
Rihanshi said to her, "I don't want to be the odd one out between you two couples, so I'm not coming. That's final."
Jigyasa pouted and said, "Oh, but Tanveer is with you, right? Stick with him. Anyway, we're not going to do anything there, so just chill."
Tanveer, looking at her, said, "Excuse me, I'm going there for business, not for sightseeing."
Rihanshi smiled upon hearing his words because she also knew that businessmen get very busy and have a lot to handle.
"Still, both of you will come with us. That's final," Jigyasa announced her decision.
Rihanshi and Tanveer looked at each other as if saying, "Where have we gotten ourselves into between these two?"
Rihanshi said, "For that, Kavalya has to get leave. I don't think Bhai will give it so soon, and he must have already refused..." and she showed her teeth.
Jigyasa gave her an evil smile and said, "Beta, I am your friend too. If you are a lion, I am a lioness. I gave Ajinkya Bhai the reason of preparing for our engagement and meeting parents, so he agreed."
Upon hearing her words, Tanveer and Rihanshi both spoke in surprise, "What engagement? 😳"
"Yes, this was just a reason given to get leave. Don't worry, we have time for the engagement, but we will do it soon," Jigyasa calmly told them both.
Tanveer sarcastically said to her, "You've come to the wrong field. You shouldn't have become a doctor. You should have become a lawyer and proven your points, and you would have come up with one scheme after another. Rihanshi doesn't do anything like that, but you handle the company along with law. You are brilliant."
Jigyasa patted herself and said, "I am intelligent. I can solve all problems in a snap. You are right, I should have chosen a different field, but it's okay..."
Tanveer muttered to himself, "Look at her, praising herself. It's too much."
Jigyasa, looking at him, said, "Forget all that. You both have to come. I don't care."
Rihanshi, who had been silent all this time, said reluctantly, "Okay, fine. I'll come."
Upon hearing her, Jigyasa jumped with joy and excitedly said, "Okay, I already booked the tickets, so we are going. You two pack your bags and come. The flight is this evening."
Tanveer, who was looking at Rihanshi in disbelief, said, "You agreed so quickly?"
Rihanshi took a deep breath and replied, "Now I have to agree with her, or she'll taunt me all year and injure me. You decide about yourself. Don't you have a meeting there?"
Tanveer said, "Yes, that's why I'm going. Let's meet at the airport in the evening." And with that, Tanveer left.
Now Rihanshi was also about to leave for the office, but Jigyasa stopped her and observing her, said, "Did something happen, Ruhi? You seem a bit changed. I've never seen so much glow and change on your face. Did something happen?"
"No, I look the same as usual. Where is the glow? You're thinking too much," Rihanshi said, touching her face.
Jigyasa raised an eyebrow and said, "Really? But why do I feel like something has happened? Can you tell me, Ruhi? I won't tell anyone, not even Ajinkya Bhai... We've been friends since college, haven't we? And I'm your best friend."
Rihanshi playfully hit her on the head and said, "Oh, my dear, nothing has happened. I've joined yoga and the gym recently, so perhaps that's why I'm glowing... The glow comes not only to the body but also to the face, doesn't it? You think too much, dear."
Hugging Jigyasa, Rihanshi said, "Come on, I'm going. It's already very late to go to the office..."
Saying this, Rihanshi left, but Jigyasa kept watching her go and said to herself, "You are definitely hiding something, Ruhi. You just aren't telling me. Something has happened to you, something has changed within you, but what?" Jigyasa watched Rihanshi until she left the cafe and got into her car.
Rihanshi was driving. She had brushed off Jigyasa, but now she was thinking about what lay ahead. She placed her hand on her heart and said, "Thank God I escaped from her. Otherwise, she would have made me spill everything by asking questions..."
At the Airport.....
Jigyasa, Kaivalya, and Rihanshi were standing at the airport, getting their bags checked... Their flights had some time left. After completing all the formalities, they started moving forward when a boy's voice came from behind.
"Mr. Tanveer Ahuja, you here?"
Jigyasa, Kaivalya, and Tanveer Rihanshi looked towards the voice. It was Vaibhav Kashyap's voice, who was smiling looking at Tanveer. Vrishan was also with him, but he was busy with checking, so he didn't notice.
Seeing him, Rihanshi was surprised. She thought to herself.
"So these two have also come here, following us.... Hmm."
Tanveer looked at her and said with a smile.
"Mr. Kashyap, how are you? Meeting after a long time. When did you come back from duty?"
Vaibhav said, coming closer to him.
"I came back a few days ago."
Tanveer said.
"Oh."
Vaibhav looked at Rihanshi, Jigyasa, and Kaivalya. All three had come with Tanveer. Looking at them, he said.
"Are you guys going somewhere?"
And looking at Rihanshi, he greeted her and said.
"Miss Rihanshi, good evening. We meet again. See, destiny is bringing us together again and again."
Hearing Rihanshi's name, Vrishan looked forward. When he saw, Rihanshi was standing with her luggage. His eyes didn't move from her face. Vrishan looked closely, and Rihanshi was wearing full-sleeved clothes, which covered her entire body. Perhaps she had done this because they had made out and she had left marks on him while drunk, and Rihanshi had worn such a dress to cover them.
Rihanshi smiled and said to Vaibhav.
"We leave it to time to tell why destiny is calling us again and again."
And she said to herself.
"Yes, your destiny is also giving me chances to meet again and again."
Tanveer curiously asked Vaibhav.
"Are you going somewhere, Mr. Kashyap?"
Vaibhav said.
"Yes, we are going to London for work."
Kaivalya, who was listening to their conversation, said.
"You two are also going to London? We are all going too."
Vaibhav said.
"That's great, we'll all go together."
"For that, one has to go inside the flight first.... It's already late, guys, let's go quickly. We don't need to talk about these things here. We can talk later too," Jigyasa said irritably, looking at the time.
Kaivalya made a face and said.
"I've been trying to tell you this for so long, but you guys never listen to me."
Tanveer said.
"Yes, now let's go quickly...."
Everyone started moving towards the flight. Vrishan's eyes were still looking at Rihanshi. Even though he had recently broken up, a special place had formed in his heart for Rihanshi. A unique feeling had awakened. He couldn't understand what it was. Rihanshi felt like someone was watching her... She looked here and there, and Vrishan averted his gaze from her and started looking forward. 5 hours later, the flight landed in London. Jigyasa had already booked rooms in a hotel for all four of them. Tanveer and Kaivalya would share one room, and Rihanshi and Jigyasa would stay in one room. Vrishan and Vaibhav had also taken rooms in the same hotel where Rihanshi and her friends were staying. Everyone was very tired, so they went to their rooms and slept.
The Next Morning in London.....
Rihanshi woke up early. She freshened up and went out of the room. It was 8 in the morning. The weather in London was good today, and the sun had come out. Rihanshi went to the hotel's garden area and started walking there. From a distance, someone was watching her from the balcony. It was none other than Vrishan. He had woken up early and came to the balcony to do office work, sitting there and working on his laptop... His gaze happened to fall on Rihanshi, who was walking in the garden.
As Rihanshi was walking, she saw Tanveer coming towards her. She smiled seeing him. Tanveer hugged her and said.
"How are you, my bold girl? Did you sleep well?"
Rihanshi separated from him and said.
"Yes, it was good."
Tanveer looked her up and down and said.
"Yes, it seems like it was good..."
"If you can see it, then why are you asking?" Rihanshi said with a pout.
Tanveer showed his teeth and said.
"I just thought I'd pass some time with you until Kaivalya arrives."
Hearing his words, Rihanshi glared at him fiercely, and Tanveer teased her for looking at him like that and said.
"Don't look like that... your eyes will pop out."
Rihanshi pushed him and said.
"Then let them pop out. Yours won't, will they? Hmm."
Tanveer was not ready for this, so he couldn't control himself and fell down. Seeing him fall like this, Rihanshi started laughing at him and said.
"How can you be so sensitive?"
Tanveer, looking at her, gritted his teeth and said.
"Because you pushed me. What did I know that you would push me like that, you crazy woman?" And saying this, he got up and started cleaning his clothes.
"That's why I say, don't mess with me or bother me, or this will happen," Rihanshi said, folding her arms.
Tanveer grunted and turned his face away. At that moment, he remembered something and said seriously.
"I need to talk to you about something important."
Rihanshi also became attentive and said.
"Yes, tell me."
Tanveer looked around and said.
"Not here, let's go inside."
Saying this, he took Rihanshi's hand and led her into the hotel. Here, Vrishan was watching Rihanshi and Tanveer from his balcony. He said to himself.
"What's going on between these two? I need to find out."
Vrishan couldn't hear their conversation, but from their gestures, it seemed like they were joking around.
Right now, Rihanshi and Tanveer were sitting opposite each other in the hotel restaurant. Rihanshi looked at him and said.
"Tell me, what important thing did you want to talk about?"
Tanveer said to her.
"I need to sign a contract with Disuza Company. If we sign the contract with them, it will be good for my company. There will be no problems in the future. You know how many enemies I have. They want to kill me and also... they want to shut down my company. So, will you help me with their proposal?"
Rihanshi calmly said to him.
"So what do you want? What kind of help do you need from me?"
"You help me with my project, guide me... I'll do whatever you say. And our company has to work with you anyway, so let's start with this," Tanveer said, offering Rihanshi.
Rihanshi said.
"Meaning, I should handle the entire project?"
Tanveer nodded in affirmation and said.
"Yes, you can do it... I have complete faith in you."
Rihanshi said to him.
"Don't trust anyone blindly, Tanveer."
Tanveer said in a flat tone.
"I don't know anything. Tell me, will you do it or not?"
"What will I get in return?" Rihanshi asked, raising an eyebrow.
Tanveer narrowed his eyes and said.
"Now what do you want?"
A spark lit up in Rihanshi's eyes, and extending her hand, she said.
"If this project is successful, you will treat me, okay...?"
Tanveer slapped his forehead and said.
"Yes, why not?" Saying this, he shook hands with Rihanshi.
Rihanshi chirped.
"Deal."
Tanveer said to her.
"Vrishan Kashyap and Vaibhav Kashyap have also come for this reason. Disuza talked about canceling their contract... so they have come to convince him."
The smile on Rihanshi's face and the sparkle in her eyes now turned stern, and her eyes darkened. In a cold voice, she asked.
"So that's why they have come? But how do you know about this?"
An evil smile appeared on Tanveer's face, and he said.
"Baby, you don't know who I am. For me, getting information about someone is a 2-minute job."
Rihanshi smiled sarcastically at him and said.
"I know you work in the underworld too. You have connections everywhere..."
Tanveer wasn't surprised to hear Ruhaanshi. Ruhaanshi was a lawyer and also managed a business, so it was obvious she wouldn't take long to find out about it. Tanveer just smiled.
"Then it's decided, we will win this project. This is my promise to you," Ruhaanshi said with confidence.
Tanveer expressed his concern, "Ruhi, it's not as easy as you think."
"As long as you don't try, you'll find it difficult. You need self-belief. If you believe in yourself, you can conquer the whole world," Ruhaanshi said, motivating him.
Tanveer joined his hands in front of her and said, "Yes, like my mother, as you say, so it will be."
Just then, Jigyasa and Kaivalya arrived. Seeing them, Kaivalya said, "What happened? Why are you joining your hands in front of her?"
Ruhaanshi said, "I gave him some advice. It's related to business. Do you need any advice from me? Let me know if you do."
Kaivalya replied, "I'll tell you when I need it." Saying this, he sat down next to Tanveer. Jigyasa also sat next to Ruhaanshi. She put her hand on her stomach and said, "Guys, order quickly, I'm very hungry. My stomach is rumbling."
Tanveer taunted her, "Yes, that's why we are here. Anyway, what else do you know besides eating?"
Jigyasa narrowed her eyes and said to him, "So you don't know anything besides interfering, do you? Your habit hasn't gone away yet."
Ruhaanshi stopped them both and said, "Are you two starting again? Are you children? Come on, order quickly."
"Yes, that's what I'm looking at. It would be better if you focused here instead of fighting. Breakfast will come quickly. Some people just don't understand this," Kaivalya said, looking at the menu.
Jigyasa glared at him and said, "What are you trying to say? That I fight?"
Kaivalya replied without looking at her, "No, I didn't say that. I didn't even take your name."
Jigyasa glared at him and said, "But why do I feel like that taunt was for me?"
Tanveer added fuel to the fire, saying, "Yes, I also felt like Kaivalya was indirectly saying all this to you." As he said this, Tanveer's gaze was on Kaivalya, and he showed him his teeth.
Kaivalya now looked at Jigyasa and shook his head no, saying, "No, you're misunderstanding, dear. Why would I say that to you?"
"How do I know? But that taunt was for me," Jigyasa said, grinding her teeth.
Kaivalya, who couldn't understand what was happening, couldn't understand why Jigyasa was so offended by his words and was saying that he was taunting her.
He thought to himself, "What happened to her...? And Tanveer is adding fuel to the fire. I won't let him get away with this... You're finding it very funny to mock me, aren't you? Just wait and see."
While Kaivalya was having these internal conversations looking at Tanveer and Jigyasa, Ruhaanshi had no interest in their melodrama. On top of that, she was very hungry. Ruhaanshi slammed her hand on the table and said angrily, "Stop your nonsense and order. I'm hungry... or I'll leave. Be quiet... Don't awaken the volcano inside me 😤."
Jigyasa calmed her down and said, "Yes, okay, we are ordering. Calm down."
Tanveer snatched the menu from Kaivalya and said, "Yes, I'm doing it now. You won't be able to do anything, brother, leave it."
When Ruhaanshi banged the table, all the people sitting in the hotel started looking at them, but Ruhaanshi didn't care. She was very hungry and also very angry at her friends. Vrishan and Vaibhav, who were witnesses to this incident, also entered the restaurant and heard Ruhaanshi's shouting, so they also looked towards where the sound came from.
Vaibhav said in shock, "Wow, she's a very dangerous girl."
Vrishan also said in surprise, "Not dangerous, she's a formidable girl."
"But I like her attitude," Vaibhav said with a smile and walked towards Ruhaanshi, Jigyasa, and Kaivalya's table. Vrishan couldn't believe what his brother had just said. He muttered to himself, "He likes Ruhaanshi's attitude. How can he like such girls? Besides, she was angry, not showing attitude."
"Oh, madam, you don't look good when you're so angry. Calm down," Vaibhav said, trying to calm Ruhaanshi.
Hearing his syrupy words, Ruhaanshi glared at him fiercely.
Vaibhav said again in a sweet voice, "So much anger is not good for your health, Ruhaanshi ji. You are so beautiful, and your red face looks like a tomato of anger."
Ruhaanshi asked him in a cold voice, "Meaning I look like a tomato?"
Kaivalya held his head and said softly, "Now she's finished. She won't let him go."
Vaibhav shook his head no and said, "No, I meant that your cheeks have turned red due to your anger."
Hearing his words, Ruhaanshi got even angrier, but she didn't say anything. She looked back at Vrishan, who was looking at her. She then turned her eyes away and closed her eyes, trying to control her anger. Seeing that she wasn't reacting to his words, Vaibhav felt a little strange. Before he could open his mouth to say anything else, Tanveer said to him, "Mr. Kashyap, come and have breakfast with us."
Vaibhav nodded and sat down next to Tanveer. Vrishan also joined them. Everyone had breakfast with laughter and jokes. Ruhaanshi sat silently, eating her breakfast. Vrishan kept looking at her secretly. He didn't know the reason for Ruhaanshi's silence. She was just answering Tanveer's questions with a yes or no. Jigyasa and Kaivalya also didn't say anything to her. They also knew that Ruhaanshi was angry, and they themselves were the reason for it.
After breakfast, Ruhaanshi leaves without talking to anyone, Kaivalya said.
"What happened to her, she doesn't get upset and angry this quickly,"
Jigyasa said to Ruhaanshi as she was leaving.
"Wait, I'll see."
Tanvir stopped her, saying,
"Wait, let her go. If she stays alone, everything will be fine on its own."
Vaibhav and Vrushan don't understand anything. Vrushan hesitantly asks,
"Did something happen to Miss Ruhaanshi?"
Tanvir looked at him for a second and said,
"Nothing much, just that she had too much exertion, the meeting, and then came here for London, so there's no need to worry."
Vrushan said,
"Oh, so she should rest. She just walked straight out."
Tanvir looked at him and said,
"She'll come back, it's her habit."
Vrushan didn't say anything else to him. He thought he would meet Ruhaanshi himself.
Tanvir said to Vaibhav and Vrushan,
"We'll leave now, see you later. There's an important matter to... "
Before Tanvir could finish his sentence, Vaibhav said to him,
"No problem, we'll meet again. Anyway, we live in the same hotel, so we'll keep meeting. By the way... please take care of Miss Ruhaanshi."
Tanvir smiled at him and said,
"Yes, why not? Ruhaanshi is my special friend, that's why I care about her. Don't worry." Saying this, Tanvir left with Jigyasa and Kaivalya.
"Brother, I'm going to meet a client. I'll be back in a little while, okay?" Vrushan informed him.
Vaibhav said,
"Okay, go. I have a meeting right now, so I'm leaving too."
Vrushan nodded in agreement and stepped out of the hotel. Outside, he started looking around. His eyes were searching for someone. As he walked down the road, his gaze fell on a girl. It was none other than Ruhaanshi. He called out to her.
"Ruhaanshi... Ruhaanshi..."
Hearing someone call her name, Ruhaanshi turned around to look and saw Vrushan. She muttered to herself,
"Why is he calling me? What does he want with me now?" Saying this, she stopped right there. Vrushan came to her and asked,
"Are you going somewhere?"
Ruhaanshi replied in a flat tone,
"I'm going for a walk. Do you want to come?"
Vrushan looked at her and shook his head no, saying,
"No... I wanted to talk to you about something."
Ruhaanshi said,
"Then tell me, what is it you want to talk about?"
Vrushan looked around and said,
"Let's talk somewhere else, not here."
Ruhaanshi glared at him and said,
"Now what do you want to talk about?"
Vrushan got a little flustered by her stare, but clearing his throat, he said,
"Don't worry, I'm not going to eat you, nor do I intend to do anything wrong with you."
Ruhaanshi said,
"You couldn't even if you wanted to... Come on, there's a garden nearby, let's sit there and talk."
Vrushan became angry hearing her words but controlled his anger and said to her,
"Let's go then."
In the garden...
Ruhaanshi and Vrushan stood facing each other. Vrushan had his hands in his pant pockets and was looking at Ruhaanshi, who was looking at him. She asked him,
"Tell me, what did you want to talk about?"
"Why are you ignoring me?"
Ruhaanshi heard his question and looked at him, then looking ahead, she said,
"Where am I ignoring you... Anyway, we are neither friends nor do we have any business relation."
Vrushan looked at her and said,
"I want to do a deal with your company. Will you?"
Ruhaanshi was surprised to hear him and asked,
"Really, you want to sign a deal with our company? Why? I mean, why so suddenly?"
Vrushan said,
"That's because our relations have soured due to Pratyusha's scandal. So, if we come together through a contract, our misunderstandings will be cleared."
Ruhaanshi started laughing. She said with a sigh,
"There must be some benefit for you behind this too, because you do everything only after seeing your own advantage. As far as I know, you can go to any extent for your business..."
Vrushan's face showed an evil smile hearing Ruhaanshi's words, and coming a little closer, he whispered in her ear,
"Oh wow, you've found out so much about me. Could it be that you've fallen in love with me, Miss Ruhaanshi Srivastava?"
Ruhaanshi started looking at him. Now both were very close to each other, with only a 2-inch gap between them. Ruhaanshi stepped back a little and said,
"Mr. Vrushan Kashyap, you are the king of the business world and one of the handsome guys in Mumbai. You are even... the grandson of Manav Kashyap. You rule here, so obviously, everyone knows about you, right? Why would I find out about you?"
Vrushan felt like laughing, but he didn't. His face remained stern and expressionless, as it always was. He said,
"So, let's make a contract. I'll get your help for Disuza Company. Shrivastava Corporation is also a famous company in the business world. You also have a significant influence and power."
"I will be against you in Disuza Company because I am handling Tanvir's company for this project. So, sorry about this. For other projects and deals, we are ready."
Vrushan's eyes widened in shock, but after quickly regaining his composure, he said,
"Okay, let's focus on other deals." Saying this, he extended his hand towards Ruhaanshi. Ruhaanshi shook his hand and said,
"Alright, we've become business friends and partners. I'll talk to Bhai, see you later."
Vrushan wanted to stop Ruhaanshi, he wanted to talk to her, but he didn't stop her. He said,
"Yes, absolutely."
Saying goodbye, Ruhaanshi left in a hurry, and Vrushan kept looking at her until she disappeared from his sight. He said to himself,
"Ruhaanshi, you are very special. I don't know why my heart feels so peaceful when you are around... It's impossible to understand you. You never make sense. I don't know why I'm getting attracted to you."
In the hotel room....
Jigyasa, Kaivalya, and Tanvir were all sitting in Tanvir's room. Tanvir was working on his laptop, Kaivalya was looking at something on his phone, and Jigyasa was pacing back and forth. She was very worried about Ruhaanshi.
Jigyasa asked Tanvir, "Tanvir, where could Ruhi have gone? Why don't you call her? She'll pick up your call!"
Ever since Ruhaanshi had left the hotel, she hadn't returned, and Jigyasa was worried about her. She had also asked Kaivalya to call her, but he had outright refused. Moreover, Ruhaanshi hadn't wanted to come to London, but due to Jigyasa's insistence, she had come with them.
Tanvir, still working on his laptop, replied without looking up, "She'll come. She must be around here somewhere. She's not a child who'll get lost. Don't worry about her."
Kaivalya supported Tanvir and said, "Yes, Beb, don't stress about her. She'll come. And this isn't the first time Ruhaanshi has been here. She always comes for business purposes."
Jigyasa looked at both of them and said, "But she left angry."
Tanvir cut her off, "She'll come. Now that you've forced her so much, what else could she do?"
Kaivalya asked, surprised, "Did you force her to come here? What would she do coming here? And Ajinkya Bhai never leaves her alone."
Jigyasa said, "I thought if she came here, her mood would improve, and she'd get a change. Anyway, she sees the office, court, and Avinash Bhai's cafe every day, so I brought her here."
Kaivalya told her, "Yes, but you should have asked her if she had any work or not."
Tanvir said to both of them, "Guys, relax. She'll come. And it's good that she's here because I've given her my company's project to handle. So, she'll be occupied. She's representing my company."
Kaivalya heard him and said, "That's good."
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Kaivalya said, "I'll see." Saying this, Kaivalya opened the room door. Ruhaanshi was standing in front of him. Seeing her, he said, "Where were you?"
Ruhaanshi, coming inside, said, "For a walk."
Seeing her come in, Jigyasa became happy and ran to her, hugging her and saying, "Where were you? You got so angry with me that you left without saying anything."
Ruhaanshi looked a little confused. She was asking Kaivalya and Tanvir with gestures, but both of them gestured that it wasn't a big deal. Ruhaanshi said to her, "Who said I'm angry with you? I'm not angry with you at all."
Jigyasa separated from Ruhaanshi and said, "Then why did you leave without saying anything? And you weren't saying anything at breakfast time either... you were just answering Tanvir's questions."
Ruhaanshi, pulling her cheeks, said, "I was thinking about something... and I was also feeling a bit unwell, so just like that."
Jigyasa checked her forehead and said, "Why, what happened? Are you okay? You don't have a fever, do you?"
Ruhaanshi laughed and said, "I'm perfectly fine. By the way, I've arranged a dinner date for you two, so you go and shop, have fun. Later, if you get too much work in India, don't blame me." Ruhaanshi said this while looking at Kaivalya.
Kaivalya understood her indirect meaning and, making a face, said, "You are just a grumpy boss, always ordering us poor employees around and bothering us."
Ruhaanshi showed her twenty-two teeth and said, "I'll tell Bhai that you said this to me."
Kaivalya's eyes widened at this, and looking at Jigyasa, he said, "It's no use talking to her." Saying this, he left the room.
Jigyasa looked at Ruhaanshi and said, "Why do you bother him?"
Ruhaanshi, who was giving an evil smile as she watched him leave, said with a pout, "Because I like it. It gives me peace."
Jigyasa hit her forehead. Tanvir told her, "Go quickly, or her mood might change and she'll put you to work." Hearing this, Jigyasa immediately ran away.
Ruhaanshi, now serious, said, "We have to submit your project to Disuza soon, Tanvir."
Tanvir looked at her questioningly and asked, "Why so suddenly? Didn't we decide to do it tomorrow?"
Ruhaanshi said, "Because Vrishan Kashyap will submit his project today. The Disuza company had contracted him earlier. He can go to any extent to convince them. He asked me for help, so he'll submit it today."
Tanvir sighed and said, "Meaning, you met him just now? He must have come to meet you. He's a very cunning man." While saying this, Tanvir's eyes turned red with anger.
Ruhaanshi calmed him down and said, "Getting angry now won't help. First, prepare the project and present it well. I know... Mr. Disuza. We'll make it according to what he likes and what he doesn't, then it won't be rejected. Let's get to work."
Tanvir nodded in agreement, and both started discussing the project, looking at the files. Ruhaanshi suggested some important changes because they didn't seem to fit the project according to her. After all, Ruhaanshi had promised Tanvir that she would get this contract signed, and when Ruhaanshi made a promise, she always fulfilled it.
Vrushan was in the office of a sub-branch of Kashyap Indrustri. Sitting in the office, he was thinking about something while taking a puff of his cigarette. Just then, Vaibhav entered his office and saw his younger brother lost in deep thought. He called out to him.
"Vrushan..."
But Vrushan didn't hear him; he was lost in his own thoughts. So Vaibhav waved his hand in front of him and said in a slightly louder voice,
"Vrushan, where are you lost?"
Vrushan came out of his thoughts with Vaibhav's voice and asked him, looking at him.
"Brother, when did you come here?"
Vaibhav told him,
"When you were busy with your thoughts. I've been calling you for a while. Where are you lost?"
Vrushan said, looking at him.
"I was thinking about Disuza's project."
Vaibhav said, sitting on a chair in front of him.
"Oh, but what happened? Father said something else to us... that he was canceling the deal. Then what is this?"
Vrushan handed him a file and said,
"Please read this file. Everything is detailed in it. Actually, Disuza company has to work with a new company. I had spoken to them to see if it would affect our deal... but they didn't like our project much, so it was rejected. Therefore, I am submitting a new project again tomorrow."
Vaibhav said, looking at the file.
"That's good. Then what's there to worry about so much?"
Vrushan said,
"Because we have to submit this project to Ruhaanshi and Tanveer Ahuja first. This deal is very important for us, you know that, right?"
Vaibhav nodded his head and said,
"Yes, you are right."
With that, Vrushan and Vaibhav both started working on the project. Preparations for the project were underway from both sides. It remained to be seen who would get the deal for this project. Ruhaanshi was still working on her laptop. She glanced at the clock; it was 5 minutes to midnight. Then she looked at Tanveer, who had fallen asleep on the sofa while working. Looking at him, she said to herself,
"Your company will get the contract tomorrow, don't worry. This will be the first step of my revenge, along with yours... Vrushan Kashyap will not get this deal."
Saying that, she looked back at the laptop.
***
The next morning...
Ruhaanshi woke up early. She freshened up and went to Disuza's office with Tanveer. To be honest, Ruhaanshi had submitted her project the previous night, but they also had to give a presentation, and a decision was soon to be made about who the deal would be finalized with.
Tanveer nervously asked her,
"What do you think, will our contract be signed or not?"
Ruhaanshi said, looking at him,
"Yes, why not? You worked very hard on this project. To be honest, your project is good. I just guided you."
"Yes, but you will give the presentation, I won't. You promised, remember?" Tanveer said, making a face.
Ruhaanshi said to him,
"Then I will. I didn't say no to that."
Tanveer said, pulling her cheeks,
"I know you will definitely do it."
"Ouch... stop pulling my cheeks. You always do this," Ruhaanshi said, rubbing her cheeks.
At that moment, Vrushan and Vaibhav also arrived there. Vrushan saw Tanveer pulling Ruhaanshi's cheeks. He didn't like it and got angry, but he controlled his anger.
Ruhaanshi's eyes fell on Vaibhav and Vrushan, and she greeted them, saying,
"All the best to you too, Mr. Kashyap. You also submitted your project, right?"
Vrushan said,
"All the best to you too, Miss Ruhaanshi and Mr. Ahuja."
Tanveer said with a smile,
"Thanks."
Many CEOs from various companies had come to Disuza's office who had submitted projects and now had to give presentations. Mr. Disuza, the chief of Disuza, came and said,
"Hello everyone, we are going for a conference soon, so are you all ready for your presentations?"
A voice from the crowd replied, "Yes."
Disuza said with a smile,
"Alright, see you then." With that, he left. Tanveer, Ruhaanshi, and everyone else went into the conference room.
***
In the conference room...
John, Disuza's assistant, said,
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, we will now begin the presentations. We will start with the presentation by Miss Srivastava and Mr. Ahuja."
Upon hearing Ruhaanshi's name, Vrushan looked at Ruhaanshi. She was with Tanveer. Seeing her, Vrushan's heart skipped a beat. Was he truly smitten by her beauty?
Ruhaanshi stepped forward, took a deep breath, and set up the projector. She looked at the people present in the conference room and started her presentation. She clarified each point. The CEO and owner of Disuza company listened attentively to Ruhaanshi's words. Even Vrushan and Vaibhav were engrossed in her presentation.
"So this is our project. I hope you liked it. Thank you." Ruhaanshi smiled and ended her presentation. Everyone applauded after hearing her presentation. Tanveer looked around and started clapping too, and smiled.
Disuza said, looking at Ruhaanshi,
"You gave a good presentation."
"Thank you," Ruhaanshi said with a smile and sat down next to Tanveer. After that, everyone else gave their project presentations. Vaibhav presented on behalf of Vrushan. After everyone had presented, Disuza said,
"We liked everyone's presentations, but we have to choose one among them... and that company is Ahuja Group of Companies."
As soon as this was announced, the people present in the room started congratulating Tanveer and Ruhaanshi. Vrushan and Vaibhav also congratulated them. Ruhaanshi was looking at Vrushan's face. There was no expression on his face, but his mind was in turmoil.
Tanveer stepped forward, shook hands with Disuza, and said, "Thanks, sir."
Disuza said,
"We will come to you soon for the project. Until then, please sign the contract."
Tanveer signed the contract. Vrushan was still present there. Vaibhav looked at him and said,
"Are you okay?"
Vrushan said,
"Yes, I'm fine. This is normal."
Vaibhav said with a smile,
"Yes, you are right."
Ruhaanshi was watching Vrushan and Vaibhav from afar. She went to them and said to Vrushan,
"Mr. Vrushan, it seems your luck was not with you today."
Vrushan looked her up and down and said,
"Because you were with Mr. Ahuja, right?"
Ruhanshi clears her throat and says, "I only did it for friendship, and as for Tanvir, Tanvir and I are good friends, so if he needs me in business, I will definitely come." With that, she gives a mysterious smile.
Vaibhav was noticing her every expression, as was Vrishan, but Vrishan was startled by her every move. He says to her, "Sometimes destiny doesn't favor us, Miss Ruhanshi, and next time a better opportunity will come, we will definitely try to grab it."
Ruhanshi looks at him and says, "Why not?"
Vaibhav says with a smile, "Honestly, Ruhanshi ji, you gave a very good presentation today. I was mesmerized."
Ruhanshi smiles at him and says, "Thank you."
At that moment, Tanvir comes to them and says to Ruhanshi, "Let's go, all the work is done."
Ruhanshi puts her hand on her stomach and says, "Yes, but I am very hungry. Let's go to the hotel and eat."
Tanvir narrows his eyes and says to her, "Huh... you ate before the presentation, didn't you? You're hungry again?"
"You know I get more hungry when I'm stressed," Ruhanshi replies to Tanvir.
When Vrishan hears Ruhanshi's words, he laughs and says, "That's a strange habit of yours. Who gets hungry when they're stressed?"
"Yes, I do. Is there a problem? I'm not like you, who blows smoke from cigarettes when stressed, or goes to a bar and drinks continuously after a breakup," Ruhanshi retorts.
Hearing Ruhanshi's words, Vrishan, Vaibhav, and Tanvir look at her in surprise, and Vrishan glares at her, gritting his teeth, and says, "What are you trying to say? Am I an addict?"
Ruhanshi says in a flat tone, "Did I say anything like that? You're saying all that yourself."
Vaibhav tries to diffuse the situation and says, "Friends, let's go to the hotel and eat something. I haven't eaten anything since morning either."
Ruhanshi chirps, "Okay, let's go. Let this grumpy and sad person stay here... crazy fellow."
Vrishan grinds his teeth and says to her, "Aren't you saying a bit too much? Do you even know who you're talking to?"
"I'm talking to a human being," Ruhanshi says, showing her teeth.
Tanvir pulls her away from them and says, "You're hungry, right? Let me feed you. Calm down, why are you fighting with him?"
Ruhanshi also says indignantly, "Then why did he laugh at me? Was there anything to laugh about?"
Vrishan looks at her with a ravenous gaze. Vaibhav slaps his forehead and says, "Why were you fighting with him? It happens. Don't you know? I'm going with them to the hotel. I'm hungry too."
Vrishan asks him in surprise, "You should take my side, brother. Are you my brother or hers?"
Vaibhav puts his hand on his shoulder and says, "I am your elder brother, but you were not right at this time. Why were you bothering her? Anyway, I'm leaving. If you want to come, you can." With that, he leaves.
Vrishan watches him go and mutters to himself, "Sometimes I feel like my brother is someone else's brother, not mine. He always takes the other person's side... It's too much. Do I have any respect or not?" Saying this, he also starts following him.
As Tanvir and Ruhanshi are about to get into the car, Vaibhav stops them and says, "Oh, wait, we are also coming. My friend's cafe is nearby. Let's go there."
Ruhanshi and Tanvir look at each other. Without giving them a response, Vaibhav asks them, "What happened? Why are you looking like that? Is there a problem?"
Vrishan looks at Ruhanshi and says, "What happened? We won't mix poison in your food, don't worry."
Ruhanshi folds her arms and says to him, "I'm not worried about that. I'm just worried about why poisonous words always come out of your mouth. What if all those things you say come true?"
Vrishan smiles and says, "No... nothing like that will happen. I'm not that bad."
Tanvir, now irritated, says, "Oh, shut up... Come on now, Mr. Vaibhav, let's go to the hotel."
Vaibhav, Tanvir, Ruhanshi, and Vrishan all walk forward together, but Ruhanshi feels something strange... she feels like someone is watching them. Ruhanshi looks around and then behind, but she sees no one.
When Tanvir notices her looking back repeatedly, he asks her, "What happened? Why are you looking behind?"
"No... I thought someone was there... I felt like someone was following us, watching us."
Tanvir also glances back once, but he doesn't see anyone, and he says to Ruhanshi, "There's no one there. It's your imagination. Let's go."
Ruhanshi says, "Maybe so." With that, they move on.
Ruhanshi's heart is pounding. She has a premonition of something bad happening, but she can't figure out what it is. She thinks to herself, "Why is my heart so restless? Is something going to happen? God, please handle everything."
Vrishan notices Ruhanshi's expression and asks her, "Is something wrong, Ruhanshi? Are you okay? You can share it."
Ruhanshi, lost in her thoughts, comes back to her senses with Vrishan's question and smiles, saying, "No, there's nothing like that."
Ruhanshi and the others reach Vaibhav's friend's hotel. After ordering their respective meals, they all start talking. Ruhanshi also joins them... there's laughter and jokes all around.
Ruhanshi asks Vaibhav with a laugh, "Vaibhav ji, are you still single? Haven't you found any girl you like?"
"No, I haven't found any girl I like, or rather, I haven't found my perfect partner yet," Vaibhav says this with no expression on his face.
Ruhanshi is surprised and says, "What? That's strange. You haven't found your perfect life partner yet. You're so handsome, kind-hearted, and even an army officer... yet you haven't found a girl?"
Vaibhav nods and says, "Yes, what can be done? I just haven't found a good girl."
A bitter smile appears on Ruhanshi's face, and she tightens her fingers around her cold drink glass. Her grip is so strong that the glass could break, but Ruhanshi controls her emotions in time.
