Chapter 21

Voh Nasmjh si ladki, bina koch bole kaffi koch keh gai,
Voh anjani c ladki, bina koch kahe,
Anjana sa rista de gai….
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She get severe injury on her skull because of the hit, and got panic attack because of the situation.

When she was unconscious, i get some information about that boy, he was in the same college as vani, and they were good friends, but why in the hell would a friend do this?

There is something more in this story.

Its already 2 days since that incident. And maybe vani will get discharge today

I went into her ward

When i get inside, she was stood on the side of bed, dressed up in a white top, leather jacket and pants, and a young man stood beside her

“ where are you doing?” i asked placing the medicines on the bed and went towards her, maintaining the distance

“ I am discharged mr brar. So am going. You didn’t need to, but Thanks for taking care of me” she said and the man beside her took her bag.

She removed the bandage from her head, why the hell is she so stubborn what if she get an infection?

“ what nonsense! We are family friends–” she intrupeted me.

“ our parents are family friends Mr brar. We are not . Let me repeat. WE. ARE.NOT. I am grateful for what you did to me. And I’ll always will. But we don’t have any other things to talk now. Thank you once again” she said and walked away without giving me a chance to speak.

What is wrong with this girl? Why can’t she just talk politely? When and what goes in her mind, only she knows. But why i am affected? I am feeling unease letting her go, but i don’t have any reason to stop her.

So, i let her go. Without any explanation. Offcourse it wasn’t
even necessary. She has her own life.

But.

This but, doesn’t end, nor I have any answer of this but.

W

e get out of the hospital, i sat at the back seat and Richard started driving the car.

I opened my window, because, I feel someone is slowly snatching my breaths, its difficult to breathe

I leaned to the window frame and closed my eyes.

Mr.brar.

I know, i spoke so rudely to him, while he saved me. He didn’t deserve this after just saving me.

But.

He also said that he’ll rather die to marry me, i am shameless and etc.
So why will i be a burden on him?

Richard drop me home,

I settled down, and i picked up my phone after 2 days.

I sat on the sofa, and i instantly panicked.

So many miscalls;  mom, dad, ayanshi

What the hell happened?

I instantly called maa. On the second ring, she picked it up

“ maa- you called, what happen–” her sharp voice intreppted my attempt of queries.

“ where were you? And what’s this behaviour vani? We sent you there and this is how you are behaving?” i couldn’t understand what mom means? What did i do? Did Mr brar told anything–? Confusion, fear, and nervously was all combined and was lingering in my mind when i hear Papa’s voice behind the phone

“ calm down divya ji, bachi ko sans to lene de, hall chal to puche us se” dad ask, what is happening there? We are not on a video call but i can still feel, mom glare papa and papa made a cute face

“ vani… I asked you. How can you do this?” maa asked again, making me question her

“ what did i do maa?” i asked her, my heart heaving at her reactions. What i have done now?

“ kya kiya tumne? Kya kiya!? Tum sachme yeh puch rahi ho? Tumhe saram atti hai zara bhi? I told you that someone is going to take care of you from now on, and how you treated him? ” mom almost yelled. Mr.brar ? I know i spoke rudely to him. He took care of me. But i don’t like him

“ mom but it wasn’t necessary, moreover who he is to interfere in my business?” i asked with a gentle tone

“ who he is!? He is your fiance. You stood him up on the airport and he also told us that how he saved you from robbers and got severe injuries and you send him off!” mom said and i froze, my heart beat stopped. Fiance? Who fiance?

“ mom what fiance?” i asked. Maybe i am hearing things. I need to clear the air.

“ Paras. Paras. I am talking about paras. We talked with his family, and soon we’ll arrange a proper engagement for you guys. I know it is sudden but he is well settled. And also in our knowns.” mom said and my phone drop from my hands

I couldn’t breathe. As if someone snatched air from my lungs. Paras. The name i afraid the most. The person i despised the most. The one who is still in my nightmares.

My fiance? I feel someone injects a numbing portion into me, i couldn’t blink my eyes, i couldn’t move, i couldn’t believe my ears, i couldn’t breathe, my heartbeat kinda stopped,

All i could feel was chill run down my spine, goosebumps all over my body,

“ vani.vani…are you here..VANII!!” i glanced at the floor where i my phone dropped.

No..no…no..it can’t happen. No….

I picked up my phone.

“……..” i tried to form words, i tried to speak, but the lump in my throat didn’t allow me to, my tears constantly flowing.

No. Am strong.

I wiped my tears with the back of my hand, and  Picked the glass and drink some water, and then with courage, i re-dail mom’s number.

“ he .hello….” “ maa..a” i am trying to sound as normal as i am. Was? No i was never normal.

“ where did you went vani?” maa asked? I was about to reply when papa said something

“ vani bacha i know its a lot for you, maybe you don’t want to get married. But offcourse she is your mother, i tried to  make her understand, but i think if she is doing something, we should just trust her, you know, the company you are handling today, i made it with your mom’s trust and her guidance, she was with me on every step. And i think i could never make this company heights without her” the other line papa said was in whisper, “but if still you don’t want this marriage, I’ll see what i can do” he said and chuckled a little.

Mom was about to scold me more, but papa cracked some jokes, and praise her beauty, and that made her forget her anger, they were chuckling, they soon engrossed in their own talks, so i quitely hung up the call.

I curled my knees to my chest and buried my face in my knees.

Tears were flowing from my eyes, but., it is my destiny.

I slowly laid down at the sofa, still curled up, i was cold, but i didn’t have the energy to get up and grab a blanket.

Maa.

Its been 4 days since vani’s discharge, and I didn’t even missed her or crave for her presence and i certainly didn’t think if she is okay or not.

Like. Why i care?

“ sir..sir…SIR” my chain of thoughts broke when i looked at the figure standing infront of my. Rajiv. My PA.

“ yes? I do have ears Rajiv. Whats the need of shouting?” i asked, my tone slightly annoyed

“ actually sir.. i was calling you from the last 15 minutes, so I-” he leave his sentence inbetween nervously.

15 minutes?

I was out for 15 minutes? Aur voh bhi us kareli ke khaylo mai? Nope. Not a chance.

“ that was because, i was making a plan about the meeting” i said, but i didn’t like his mysterious smile which he tried to hide

“ what the hell with the smile?” I asked, slight anger was in my voice, but he shook his head, and composed himself, i glare at him and he placed a file on my table, and step back, i raised my eyebrow and while picking up the file i asked

“ what’s this?”

“ Sir the lenior project that we secured they choose another company over us” He said making me widened my eyes in sudden shock. Anger rises in my.

“how the heck this happens? And it was already secured, isn’t it? And they can’t get any better proposal than our’s, so how does this happened?”
A anticipation in my voice, but i choose to maintain my calm

“ sir the paper work was pending, it was just a verbal agreement, and they said they found a better alternative, so they back out” he finished and i clenched my fist.

“ with WHO they are dealing?” I asked trying to maintain my composure

“ Rathore’s.” one word answer. Rathore’s. I know who did it but for the confirmation i looked at him and he continued

“ vani rathore, recently returned to paris, and currently handling her father’s bussienss. In such a short period of time, she secured, lenoirs, rennè, brekoit, crumbeous, and some more. And we have 2 things to fear.” he paused waiting for my reaction,

“ That is?” i asked with suspection

“ one. Our major clients, are thinking to change parties, it’s not confirmed but a rumour, second. The bussienss galla is coming, and you know, whoever will wins that award, will get—” he left his sentence incomplete, and he didn’t need to complete it.

I lean back to my chair. My fingers entwined, i looked at rajiv and said

“ arrange a meeting with Ms. Rathore.” i said and he nodded and went out.

“Ms Rathore. I am looking forward to meet you.” i said with a smirk.

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