Chapter 2: Sandy Mittal

Third-person point of view:

Elegance is such a small word to say about the spacious hall which is arranged just for a public interview. The press and media people were seated comfortably all over the hall. If one doesn't know about Mittals, they would be aliens. Excitement and curiosity is the only thing in the face of every man present there.

"Here I present my only son. The only pride of Mittals. The only person who can manage the entire empire after me. SANDY, My boy." Chandrasekar Mittal proudly introduced his son, Sandy Mittal to the media people. 



With a dimpled smile, SANDY entered the stage. The aura he carried is not a joke. He is always been caught in many scandals of being irresponsible spoiled brat of a rich father. But when it comes to business he can be one ruthless person who is a hunger for power and position. 



"He is managing one of the main important projects of the company. And in its success, I will officially make him the original owner of the entire premise.." Chandrasekar declared with a proud smile.

"Then what about Kabir Mittal?" Asked one of the people over there and everyone noticed Chandrasekar's eyes turning more dark and cold this time which surely sends a chill to everyone out there.

"Why don't we ask that directly to him?" Asked Sandy in usual soft yet dangerous tone eyeing to the right side where Kabir Mittal stood with a frowned face. 

It's surely a normal typical family issues of throne games. And media people always enjoys to dig in their family history. Being the first son, Sandy is given every possible opportunity to adapt his father's wealth. And being his second son from second wife, Kabir is always considered as a substitute. 

"Even if I was given the position, I could never make it like my brother," said Kabir hugging Sandy with all his heart. And the fake love can be detected even by a one year kid. 



"You would be thinking of them as bahubali and ballaldev. But my kids are surely ram and Laxman" said Niharika Mittal with so much love in her voice. Kabir nods in agreement



The press meet was successful and they all dispersed with the necessary information to highlight.

"A final meeting with Rathores to finalise everything" Sandy spoke in Curt voice making his father nodded in agreement. There was nothing more than that. The entire way back to home was all silent.

"Can you make time for dinner?" Asked Niharika looking at Sandy.



"If it's not about business, spare me," said Sandy playing with his phone already not wanting to look at those accusing eyes of his parents.

"D'Souza family will come. And we should discuss about the merging plan with them" it's time for Chandrasekar to speak leaving no room of further discussion. 

"Then I will make Rathore's meeting at the nearest place. And will come to home by evening 7" saying so Sandy gets out of the car. 

"Don't be careless. I want everything to be perfect" Sandy ordered his guards over the phone who would be literally running here and there to fulfil Sandy's orders.

****

Annie entered the cabin again to see it's arrangements for last time. The door was locked suddenly. She realised it by its sound and started knocking it. Being a claustrophobic, she has always been cautious for these situations. She took her mobile and dialled Alisha number ignoring her uneven breaths. All lights went off making her breath more heavily. She stumbled back when she feels every corner of the room zoom in and out. She is getting scared by each and every minute passing by.

A small light pierced from entrance indicating that someone is opening the room. She didn't want to waste time as she ran with all force to get outside as soon as possible. 

"Relax Annie. You are safe. Relax" Mathew voice was very soft and warm. But it couldn't calm down her nerves. She was sweating continuously. 

"I told you she is not fit to attend VVIPS" commented Caroline with no courtesy in her voice. Blood rushed to her face in no seconds when she saw her smirking at Annie. Annie can't make anyone bully her like this. She is not at all a weak girl who is very easy to play with.

In no seconds Annie slapped Caroline unexpectedly making everyone froze.

"How dare you to try this prank on me" she screamed out of her lungs. She knew that caroline could stoop very low to insult her. But she didn't expect her to harm her..everyone knows about her claustrophobic disease. She crossed every limit today.

"ANNIE," Mathew yelled as if she did something forbidden. She looked back at him with disgust how could he support her here. .. 

"It's the bodyguards who closed the doors. Meeting was very secretive. They want every single detail to be in secret. The men didn't notice you inside. " Said Mathew in some stern tone which he never used for anyone. But right now she is not feeling guilt to slap her. Because since the day one she has been bullying Annie. And she has always longed to pay her back. 

Annie wet her lips and came forward to talk to Caroline. But don't know if she would forgive her or not.

"I was scared and struggled more. So. " she stammered as to what she should say to her .. even though she asks sorry, she won't accept it. 

"Can you please leave this one matter aside. Rest we can be like always" Annie spat not wanting to grow their enmity more. 

"I wanted to attend that high profile customer but for that, I won't stop this much low" she snapped and left the place. From her voice, anyone could tell that she is very hurt. Whatever they feel for each other maybe, it's true that they can never think to hurt each other. She hates Annie from day one for an unknown reason and Annie hates her because she never lets her to befriend with her. 

Mathew sighed in defeat, he could achieve many things in his life. But can't put an end to their fight. 

*****

Annie took a permission leave and left her flat to take rest after a long day. As wishes, Caroline was assigned to attend that VIP clients. Annie twisted and turned to sleep. That's when her phone beeped. She can't just accept when anyone tries to disturb her in sleep or food. She irritatedly took her call and talked.

"What? Why?" She yelled and took her purse already to leave the flat