Chapter 41: 'You are mine...mine alone.',
Next Day.
Police station.
"Please leave me...I really don't know who that person is...We only had a conversation and all I know is she paid me and asked me to act as Ajay. I was greedy back then.", The Anvi's kidnapper spoke. He was badly bleeding from top to bottom.
"Damn it...it's been 5 days, Chief give me an order I'll just break one of his legs.", One of the officers spoke.
"Send him back into jail. He really doesn't know anything.", She spoke as she heard his screams.
The officer wanted to say something but turned held his desire to ask as he walked towards the door.
"Wait...", Deeksha's voice stopped him.
"Ask him if he could still recognize the voice. If he could then...",
"Got it Chief.", The officer left the room.
Rohit's villa.
"Rohit stay back...what on the earth are you thinking when you called Riya's father and said you don't want this marriage anymore?", Rohit's father spoke.
"I never liked that girl...yet you said you loved her and wanted to marry her, No matter how many times I asked you to marry Aditi you rejected...Now that I've invested few crores in their organization and after all these commitments what stunts are you pulling now?", His father was filled with rage.
"Papa...I wanna marry Aditi.", Rohit spoke in his calm voice.
Shock and excitement were shown on his father's face.
"You...You brat, Did you finally realize how good Aditi is ?", His father's voice suddenly made a 180 degrees turn.
"Finally...glad you made the choice son...I always wondered why you left beauty with brains like Aditi and always had your eyes for that good for nothing Riya...Mom is so happy that you realized.", His mom was on cloud nine.
"Sorry mom and dad I've disappointed you all this while but now that I realized whom I love...I'll hold on to her no matter what.", He spoke.
"I hope you'll deal with Riya and her family too.", His father reminded.
"I'll take care of it dad.", Rohit reassured.
He walked out of the house. His mind is full of memories of his and Aditi's childhood.
'You are mine...mine alone.', he spoke to himself starring at the blue sky.
Riya's place.
"Dad I want him...I want him.", She yelled as she started to break all the beautiful vases.
"Riya came down...he'll be yours, before that please try to calm yourself, Your sister and I are going to attend a party today...Mishra's heir will be present there. Once your sister seduces him, then we won't only remain as a subsidiary of MEDIA SCORE but become in-laws with MEDIA SCORE. Then you will get things your way...No one in this country will dare to touch you.", He spoke as he saw his daughter Lia coming down.
"Lia you are here...get ready soon we will be leaving soon.", He said.
"Okay dad.", She smiled and walked upstairs.
"Father you are the best...I also wish to come.", Riya spoke as she stared at her dad.
"Sure dear go and get ready then.", He patted her head lovingly.
THE VILLAS.
Aditi woke up early and made breakfast too.
Anan walked down from the stairs as he saw Aditi walking out of the study room looking nervous.
He smiled and walked towards her. He pulled her towards him as he slowly whispered.
"Why are you so worried?", He spoke as he teased her.
"It was your plan isn't it?", She glared at him.
"Mrs. Anan your husband is innocent.", He whispered as he bit her ear.
"Stop your naughtiness...It was you who asked me to be your date this evening at the party right?", She questioned him.
"Yup.", He admitted.
"Good...I would be jealous if it was someone else.", She helplessly smiled and hugged him.
She loved him for this reason. He only had eyes for her, always kept her feelings first...so she doesn't have any reason to ignore his love.
"Not afraid people will start rumors about us?", He asked as he held her tight.
"No...I represent the TEAM HOPE that represents the company...as I am new and youngest it is only correct for me to accompany you and also the fact you openly want to hold my hand means you already made arrangements so I believe in you.", She said.
"Not bad Mrs.Anan, you are pretty smart.", He held her tighter.
FOR YOU.
"Boss...Boss.", Drake ran into Karan's office.
"What did someone is following to kill you?", Karan lifted his eyes as he spoke in a calm voice.
"No...Boss, It's just that...Ms. Wendy is here.", His breath was unstable.
Karan's eyes narrowed.
"Okay ask her to come in.", He asked Drake.
A few moments later Wendy walked in as she saw the luxurious office of Karan's.
"May I ask Ms. Wendy why is she here for a surprise visit?", He teased her.
"I can sign the contract with you.", She spoke. Drake and Karan stared at each other in shock.
"Have a seat Miss.", Drake brought her towards the sofa and poured her some freshly prepared green tea.
"Then I'll be out.", Drake excused himself.
Karan pulled out his drawer and took out a file as he walked towards the sofa.
"Can I ask why?", He questioned as he sat on the sofa opposite to her.
"My partner wanted to, She was interested to work with you.", She replied. Yesterday she asked Aditi's opinion and Aditi was okay to corporate.
"Then let sign the papers.", He passed her the file.
She started to analyze the documents and a frown was visible on her face.
"Why does this clause say if I was to break the partnership in the next 5 years I have to pay 10 times the compensation?", She questioned him.
"So you are not willing?", He questioned as he sipped his tea.
She can't. Aditi was pretty interested in this company when she asked her...she said she liked the designs and Wendy didn't want to disappoint Aditi.
"I'll sign it.", She spoke.
She took the pen that Karan placed on the table and signed the document. The moment she was to place the pen, her eyes widened as she stared at the pen.
'this...'
"Why are you staring at it like that? again No wonder that's a unique piece.", He spoke.
"Is it customized?", Her fist were tightened but her face was calm as usual.
"Yup...there are only two in the world. I lost one and other is this.", He replied as he took that pen from her.
"I'm sorry...this is the design my sister made for me, so I can't give it to you even if you like it.", He spoke as he put back the pen into his pocket.
Wendy smiled and said nothing. Then she shook his hand for happy cooperation and left the room saying goodbye.
She entered her car and started to breathe heavily....her face went pale as she started to rub her hand with the sanitizer that Karan has held a few minutes back.
Her tears started to flow the hand started to get red after continuous wiping. She unzipped her bag and pulled out an old phone and switched it on and then she dialed a number that was in the call log.
"Hello?", Karan's voice came from the other side.
Her world fell apart...'It was really him...It is him.', she hung up the phone and switched it off again.
Karan stared at the number and felt unknown emotions...this was his personal number, the only person who would know about this number would be her...it was him who entered this number into her phone that night and went out to get her dinner to eat...as it was dark he didn't dare to wake her up or see her face...he thought he still had time...but she disappeared without a word. From then on he never gave this number to anyone.
He was sure...It was her. His heart was in mess now. Unknown emotions broke him down.
"Drake.", He yelled at top of his voice.
Meanwhile.
Wendy entered her apartment. Aunt Jane went to pick up Sunny so no one was at home. She quickly entered her room and pulled out an old box.
She opened it as she saw the identical pen sitting in the box that she signed the paper with a while back.
Her tears didn't stop...
'please...stop...please...I beg you...Please...it hurts...Ahhh....' memories haunted her...her heart started to hurt...this was the man who...who...tears overflowed. she saw him again...!!!