【 Chapter-2 】

Love is the flower of life, and blossoms unexpectedly and without law, and must be plucked where it is found, and enjoyed for the brief hour of its duration."

                   ~~ D. H. Lawrence



Asher

"I love you so much Sharon."I knelt down in front of the most beautiful girl of our school whose one smile could steal the strongest heart in a blink.

She was the epitome of beauty.

"Don't tell me you are serious."She chuckled moving her heels towards where a tall handsome guy was standing with a smirk.

"No I am not I love you since we were in seventh grade and now it's the night of our graduation party.I want to tell you how strong my feelings are for you Sharon."I confessed my feelings that I had been hiding from everyone specially Her .

Her smile vanished as she stared at me without any expression on her fair beautiful face.

"Have you ever noticed yourself Asher in the mirror?"Her lips curved into a wicked smile.

The entire hall bursted with the laughter of our friends and classmates.I didn't dare to avert my eyes from the floor in embarrassment.

"Hey Ash boy don't worry what if Sharon refused to be your girlfriend.One day you will certainly find someone as much as fat and ugly like you."This time the guy laughed and pulled the love of my life into a passionate kiss.

I turned my back at her with a determination to bring her on my feet one day or later.

The women are not subjected to be loved or being a soulmate.I told this to myself and took a oath that they will only pleasure my body.

I huffed deeply when the treadmill stopped.My body was wet into salty sweat.I closed my eyes to erase the most bitter memory of my life but time and again it get refreshed no matter how much I tried to distract my mind.

I left to USA to continue my studies there so that the place couldn't remind me of her.At the time she had become one of the top model in the city.Her cruel pretty face could be seen in newspapers,magazines and T.V.

So I found it better to leave the country.I had my reasons so my parents didn't try to stop me.Well they were least bothered about my inner trauma.Nor they tried to find out.

I finished my rest of the workout and glanced at my watch.It was 7:30 AM.I still had one and a half hour to reach at the meeting.

Currently I am handling our family business once I completed my studies.Work was the only thing that can distract me from going into the memory lane which only had despair and sore memories.

I grabbed a towel and rushed to the bathroom to take a cold shower .It only could calm down the burning headache.I couldn't get a proper sleep last night.My blurred reflection on the misty mirror gave me the image of a tall man with a perfectly carved muscled body on which women drool.He wasn't a ugly fat pig anymore .

I saw her with another guy in the club.She grow more beautiful and vicious.

I changed into my business suit and collected my files and phone .

The reminder messeges popped at my mobile's screen.I sighed looking at my schedule for the day which was going to be hectic.I had a meeting at 10:00,a presentation at 12:30,another meeting with our collaborators at 3:00.Being the owner of  the country's most stalkholders,shares and the unofficial CEO of the company,I hardly got time to sink in the past.

Meanwhile I heard a soft knock at

the door.I turned only to find one of our maid at door , standing with bowed head.

"Good morning Sir."She greeted me in her well taught manner.

"What brings you to me in the early hour Mariam."I asked her while adjusting my tie.

"Sir your parents want to see you at the breakfast."The maid told me politely.

They are going to spoil my rest of the day.I groaned and signalled her to leave.But I had no other opinion except to maintain a formal behaviour in front of my own parents.It must be something really important as they wanted to meet their only son after a long one week.

Taking my stuffs,I walked into the dining area where my parents.

They were silently sipping their coffee not bothered to glance at each other neither they seemed to be interested in each other's life.

They were not less than a fellow stranger passenger in a train.I cleared my throat to gain their attention.

"Good morning Son.It's nice to see you after a long time."My Mom chipped in a sugar coated voice.

"Really mother?"I wondered taking a seat on the other end of the table.

"Asher were are your manners.We are your parents for heaven's sake."My Dad glared at me .

"I am getting late for my meeting so tell me what you both wanted to talk about."I said in disintegrated tone while the maid served me my breakfast.

"Last night we were informed by your Grandpa's lawyer about his will which he made before his death."Mom detailed.Her forehead creased with frown lines .

She didn't look happy.

"So what I supposed to do with that."I gave them a weird look while sipping my black coffee.Honestly I wasn't getting even a faint positive vibes from them.

"His whole property,shares and the post of CEO will be transferred to you."My Dad said with disappointment .My own father didn't want me to see as the head while he had all rights to inherit his father's legacy.

"Ohh that's great I love Grandpa for that."I said dramatically though except the chair of CEO ,other things didn't matter to me.

"First let me complete Asher."Dad chided in a frustrated tone.

"Is there a hidden treasure also which Grandpa wanted me to discover."I joked.I was enjoying their helplessness.

"Asher you must maintain decency while talking to us.We are your parents and only want best for you.Do you get that."My Mom gave me an angry look .

They both again became silent much to my annoyance.

"Dad I am waiting please speak up or I am not going to wait for the whole day here."I tried to remind them of my lack of attachment to them.

"His will come into effect only when you will give an heir to the family with a lawfully wedded wife that must be from a decent origin."Words like melted mercury left her mouth.

Earth slipped beneath my feet.Anger rushed to my veins.I wasn't expecting this volcano bombarded on me . Marriage would be the last thing on the planet I wished ever to do.

"Then I am happily spurning this wealth and power but I am not going to take even a single penny from your heritage that is literally asking me to slaughter my self pride."I curtly answered them.

"You know the consequences Asher!"My father's eyes blazed furiously.

"I don't care.I can get everything without your mercy Dad.I am capable of achieving what I am right now in future as well.If you want to disown me,you are free to do that."I wasn't going to be on my knees .

"Your loving Grandpa made his will only to take revenge from his own son..means your father Asher.If you won't fulfill the conditions of his will,all the Black's property and company will be transferred in the hands of your evil uncles."My Mom flashed in anger.

My head started spinning with anger and pain.All I could hear was my parents' audible curses for my grandfather.If it was another day,I could say my Grandpa was the only person whom I used to call my own but he made me a pawn in his own selfish will to teach his philandering son a lesson.

"Son don't be so naive.You got everything that you wish because you are ASHER BLACK."She reminded me.You got your motives done without any legal hassle or getting into a trouble because you're capable enough to tackle them on your own.The world will forget you if you remove your last name.Think Asher.People who are running behind you coz you have successful hands in this business because one day or later you're going to take the charge of 'Black Enterprises'. Use your brain son and do what your Grandpa want you to do.Have a baby and become the head of the empire."Mom said in a manipulating tone.

I pressed my fingers on my throbbing temple.Whatever my mother said somewhere seemed convincing to me.It was a harsh fact that I took the company on a new zenith on my own hard work and capabilities but the world will only gave it a conclusion that I am a Black and the success is in the genes .

"Remember son you're born to live an extraordinary life which people only can imagine and you're foolishly adamant to kick this empire like a trash.No son.I know I am sounding a materialistic emotionless witch but thats the truth Asher.All you have to produce a baby.Its not necessary to be tied up with the mother of your baby.Just marry a down trodden girl whom we can easily throw away once your baby will be born.What will she want from us.A handsome amount in alimony that's it.Morever we never back out from doing charity."she shamelessly explained her plan .

"Like you married Dad for enjoying this life?"I mocked at her.How proudy she was about the superiority of her rich origin.

She didn't utter any word but gave him a murderous glare.

I muttered a curse to my life and pulled out my phone.

"Eugene take out the car."I commanded over the phone to my personal driver and walked out of house the before my parents could spit out some more taunts .

I badly needed distraction from this chaos and I knew where should I go?

I dialled my best friend's Jason number but the bastard wasn't picking up the calls.

"Umm can't you let me live my life peacufully.Umm Jess please."After the third attempt,he finally answered in pure frustration.

I could clearly here a girl moaning his name.I cringed by such voices.

"I am coming over your place in ten minutes and tell that girl to leave before I reach.I don't want to witness some adult scnenes."I breathed out over the phone .

"That's what we are adult what do you expect me to do rings ringa roses."He mocked me.

"Shut your F***ng mouth and make her leave."I cut the call.

"You know I hate the day I met you."Jason spatted on my face opening the door for me to enter and the girl in disheveled clothes with her heels dangling in her hands.

She walked passed me not before showing me her middle finger.If it was another day,she would had faced my worst side but I had so many other problems to deal with.

"Next time at least inform me a little earlier before barging into my house."He trailed behind me.

"As if you will wait for me with rose petals.For God's sake think about other goals in life rather than s*x."I hissed .

He paused for a moment if he was trying to read my mind.

"First take a shot you badly need some whisky."He moved to his mini bar and took out a bottle of whisky and two glasses.

"I need your help Jason.Its more than official matters."I opened my mouth to speak but he stopped me in middle waving his hand.

"I know or His Majesty shows his mercy on this poor slave whenever he needs a drinking buddy.Tell when did you meet me for a personal reason last time let me remember"He acted to put pressure on his head,"Yes when we were in the last year of our college."he winced sourly.

"Jason I am sorry for neglecting you unless I seek your help I am really sorry."I grimaced.

"Things have been changed,well I can see a sheer layer of unrest in your eyes spill it out before you drown yourself in your anger and alcohol."He poured more whisky in his glass.

I slumped on the sofa.

"Do you know an attorney?I need one because my dear parents want me to have a wife who can produce an heir for me."I told him the whole truth that had been eating me since my parents exploded it on me.

Jason spilled all drink all over me.His face turned white as if some ghostly energy sucked all the blood from his body.

"Jesus!What are you going to do man then?"his horrified face sank my heart more into anxiety.

"Save me or give me a solution to come out of this chaos."I ran my fingers through my hairs chugging the glass hard on the floor.

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