Happy New Year, everyone" repeating after each other, seated in the dining hall, raising the juice glasses instead of wine or beer, all the members present in the Rathore mansion was excited.
It was the first time they had a new member in their family.Anubhav along with his parents had joined them.Feeling genuinely happy with them, Shana did not think too much about anything for the first time. She did not think much about what Vihaan had said before dragging her to come with him, not like she had not thought even a little.She just knew, she had liked his possessiveness and had felt herself smiling deep down.But, she did not think why she had done so! Because she was not going to overthink much.She was simply going to enjoy her life, with or without Vihaan.But, she doubted she would be able to live without him, for only she knew her true feelingsShana had always known life is unexpected but experiencing it was hard for her. She was finding it difficult to accept or, rather, she was not ready to accept it.Driving her car harshly in the middle of the confined road of Delhi in the freezing night, she was shuddering.But, not from the winter.Parking her car in front of one of the hospitals, she rushed inside it. She did not ask the reception for the room number, for she knew it already.Standing in the elevator, chewing her nails anxiously while waiting for the floor number, she did not notice she was only in her slippers and socks or her hair was a mess. She had no time for it.Coming out of the elevator the moment it stopped, she rushed toward a particular direction only to stop on reaching it.Standing outside one of the VIP rooms, were all the faces she knew well, more than well.12 hours before
Opening her office, she saw her bag placed on the desk. She walked inside her office and, picking up the bag, searched for her phone.Now she knew why she had forgotten her phone. She hardly kept it in her bag. It was either in her pocket or her hands.Finding her phone, she had just pressed the power button only to find it switched off."Great!" cursing at herself for forgetting her charger at home, she collected her things hurriedly and, within a minute, she was on the road, waiting for the cab."Just because of your carelessness, we have to wait for another thirty minutes to see if Vihaan had even called you!" complaining, her heart spoke.Ignoring it, Shana waved her hand at one the cab and, to her relief, it stopped. She could not even book an uber or ola because of her damn phone!What was wrong today! She had a feeling it was going to be a bad day.After forty minutes, She was standing outside her apartment, unlocking her door.She did not bother where her bag landed, where her
28 years agoOutside one of the rooms that looked VIP, with security guards standing outside it, a small girl wearing a peach barbie knee-length frock was sitting on one of the sofas.She had no idea what was going inside that particular room except the fact her aunt was there.She even did not what that room was.How could she? She was only one and a half years old.She kept playing with her barbie doll, oblivious to the running doctors, her parents, uncle Shiv and the weeping grandma.She was tired of staying there. She wanted to go home and enjoy the party, which had somehow stopped.But, none of them told her the reason and, she hated it."Avni bcche?" she heard her mom calling while coming to her and, she smiled.Finally, someone knew she was alone here.It had been more than an hour now."Mumma...." she answered when she saw Mrs Shakti engulfing her in her arms.She could not sense the sadness on Shakti's face, or the hint of pain in her tone. All she knew was her mother was wit
" You know, Shana, everyone has some secret. Some secrets are bad and, some are good. " wiping her tears with her index finger, Avni continued," Mine was a happy one. "" She was the best mother I could have. She never pampered me with the wrong things, but she never allowed anyone to make me hurt too. ""I am happy, Shana. I have two mothers who dote on me. I have two fathers who would do anything for me. I have two brothers who would fight the world for me. ""It was like that one decision of my mother turned my life into a fairy tale.""I never once regretted being Vihaan's sister rather than Vansh's. I never regretted being Chaya's daughter rather than Shakti's daughter. I never regretted being Surya's adorable princess rather than Shiv's, for I was always everyone's."Looking at the sitting lonely Vihaan in the farthest corner, Avni turned her attention toward Shana again and spoke slowly," I understand you needed to keep your past as a secret. Yes, I was angry with you, but, wit
A week passed and, nothing changed for Shana.Except the weather had turned colder, and Grandma along, with Mrs Chaya, were back in the Mansion safely.Shana found herself still lost in the thoughts of either giving a chance and taking a risk or simply reject Vihaan's proposal.But, but, she was neither stupid nor cruel to herself for letting it go.She had always loved Vihaan. She was not letting him go to another woman, no matter how mad she was at him or no matter how strong she had made herself.But with someone else?She could not even think of watching him with someone else. However it was, he was supposed to be with her."Why are you even thinking about it? We know you will say yes to him. So just let me rest, okay!" troubled by her overthinking, her mind was too exhausted.All her mind wanted was some peace.
"Why the hell is she hiding her smile while looking at me?" that was all Vihaan could think while sitting in the meeting room discussing a very important project.A project worth millions and more.But, seemed like his heart already knew Shanaya's worth was incomparable to any project.His mind protested several times, shouted at him to keep his attention to the employee briefing him about the project, but to no avail.Shana could not just control her laugh while looking at him trying to be all Serious."Why is he looking so cute! " Shana wanted to know the answer but knows it's all her heart.Since she has accepted her hearts request, she wanted to pour love on him."Stop it. If you continue letting your love flow toward him you won't be able to do what you want" explained her heart, as if that could be possible.What did she want?
"Huhh, we are not even a couple", speaking as if complaining, Shana could only smile mildly.Fuck! she hates these shows! She does not even know how to dance. Was she going to make fun of herself today?She could even imagine the headline"Ms Shana made fun of herself!"Standing on the stage, looking at Shana, Vihaan could not believe God was in his favour.Who would have thought he would be dancing with Shana? That too, in public!His long-lasting desires were coming true.The Desires of dancing with her in front of the public, making her as his, telling all the men in the world thinking of her, "Back off, she is mine.""Calm down, bro. It's just a dance. Don't overdo." and his mind was once again at work.Ignoring his mind, he kept looking at Shana and watched her standing from her seat to come to the stage. Even though she was stil
"Are we going to sit here till night? " looking at Shana, busy eating burger Vansh looked irritatingly at Avni and then again at Shana.All three of them were sitting in the Mcdonald, eating the burger.And, of course, cold coffee.Even though it was cold, Shana was one of those who liked having cold drinks aka, cold coffee, cold water and, the list continues.Chewing it more carefully but slowly, Shana looked at Vansh and spoke after a minute, "What? "She was seated opposite Vansh and beside Avni.It was the trio's first outing since the shocking truth and, it felt so comfortable and normal to be sitting there, talking about Vihaan.As if nothing happened.Maybe that's what bonding is all about.After fighting and hating, comes care and missingness."Who eats a burger in so much time?? " bendin
Lying on their bed, she watched him, removing the tie, and unbuttoning his shirt, and then suddenly he stopped.The action did not go unnoticed, and immediately, Shana looked at him.And found him looking at her."Always Look at me," he demanded as soon as their eyes met."I am already looking at only you," Shana replied emphasising on 'you', and her eyes reached to his manhood again.Shana took a long breath as soon as his hands touched his belt.All the curiosity, anxiety, and excitement made their way, and she could feel the sweating make the way.She had touched and had felt him, but now she was going to see it.As if he could sense, he spoke," Are you sure?" Even though his heart was praying, " Please don't say 'No'"."Are you going to torture me in slow motion, " Shana was restless now."Ha
"What?" Vihaan almost stammered.And he broke the kiss, not because he wanted to, though. He looked at her, shock written all over his face.Did he just hear Shana correctly?Shana hesitated. Was Vihaan not ready anymore for her?But the kiss did not seem like it. It had the same passion."Nothing," and she blurts out with disappointment, lacing her voice."Shana...please repeat what you said?" Vihaan just wanted to hear her say once more.He had wanted to hear it for such a long time that he was not sure he was even hearing it.Lifting her chin, making her eyes meet his, Vihaan spoke again," Please, just once."His pleading but love-loaded eyes and his thumping heart answered the one Shana was searching for, and she whispered the magic words again," Love me, Vihaan."Tick tick tick
Ascending the stairs, Shana knew it was a turning night in her life.Vihaan had never left a party like it ever.And she was confused.No way, Vihaan had left the party simply because saaransh had danced with her.And the voice of Vihaan rang in her mind, " One touch of another man on your skin and trust me, you will never forget this night.""He was not serious about it." speaking to herself, she tried calming herself.She was so engrossed she hardly heard Vansh's footsteps beside her."Good night, beautifool" Stopping at the first floor, Vansh looked at her.Shana smiled tight lips, her eyes on the second floor, her heart beating fast, in excitement and desire.Waving goodbye to Vansh, she hurriedly ascended the stairs and halted in front of the door to their bedroom.Calming her running heart,
Everything was going well. Since the arrival of Vihaan, Shana could hardly feel any gaze. And the party was going great. As it was for only closed ones, it hardly had thirty to forty people. The food, the music, the aura, everything was perfect. "I think it will be a girl" Sipping the soft drink, Shana spoke, her eyes filled with love looking at Avni's belly. She was standing in the middle of the party hall with Vansh, Avni and Anubhav. "I think it would be a boy" Vansh spoke next. "Come on! I can tell you it will be a girl" Caressing her belly, Avni glared at Vansh. "Ofcourse, even I want a girl" Joining Avni, Anubhav continued" Imagine having a little image of you. That would be so beautiful" and he was dreamy now. Shana was enjoying t
Shana was sitting in front of the dressing table, her pinkish-round face glowing.Not with any makeup, but with shyness, excitement and nervousness.Her greenish silk saree with a backless blouse and the emerald necklace adoring her petite and creamy neck were not making her less prettier.And she realised people saying green is her colour were not liars.She was glad to choose green, for she wanted to look pretty. The feminine in her was urging her to look beautiful, for herself and for Vihaan.She knew something had changed, maybe not just something but everything.She now wanted to wear gorgeous sarees and dresses and wanted to look mesmerizing every time.And her expectations of herself were so much, she could not even decide which lipstick to apply.Her heart as usual wanted red, but her eyes and mind were urging her to go to pink.And vihaan lying on the bed, his hands supporting his head was not helpful at all.Instead, like always he was increasing her heartbeats and regrets.
Shana might not have forgiven him, but she would answer him ,whenever he would ask her anything.But that was it.Days passed and it was one fine day.Avni and anubhav have visited them and all except Vihaan were sitting in the lobby, enjoying the sunset and cool Breeze while enjoying the coffee.Vihaan was as usual in his office, he had some important meetings with the international client.But he had promised Avni he would be with them as soon as the meeting will be over.Sipping the coffee while gossiping , Avni spoke up, gaining everyone's attention on her"I have something to share with you."And she had everyone's attention.She looked nervously at everyone and then her gaze halted at Anubhav who was sitting beside her on the sofa.Out of her habit, Shana was noticing her body language and she noticed Avni's p
Two days passed and it was already Sunday.Neither Shana nor Vihaan had any plans, but the rest of the Rathores had already departed to one of their relatives.Since it was one of her favourites, Shana took her time to wake up.She had no obligation to wake up early and to rush to the office.She had inner plans though.She wanted to wake up late, have a bath, have brunch and then she wanted to dedicate her time to writing.It was killing her to know she had not written a single line for a long time.Waking up at ten in the morning, she was out of her room after half an hour.She had not taken a bath yet, she was craving for some strong coffee.Still in her sleep, she descended the stairs to reach Vansh's floor and the thought of having a glimpse of him made her walk toward his room.Knocking, sh
Good morning" Trying to meet her eyes, Vihaan spoke while sitting at the breakfast table.It was not exactly morning; it was ten in the morning, and they both were late for the office.Or, Vihaan was deliberately late as he was waiting for Shana to at least look at him.He was completely sober, even if he was not, he was not going to show it.The thought of the night was a nightmare for him and he did not want to ruin the present day.But it looked like it had.He felt Shana ignoring him completely, and once done with the breakfast, he followed her back to his room.Closing the door, he walked toward Shana and lightly grabbing her elbow, made her turn towards him."Please look at me" Lifting her chin with his index finger; he was like a lost puppy.Shana did not glance at him."I am sorry, Shana"
Tick tick tick....The second hand of the wall clock was increasing her heartbeat with every strike and she was becoming more anxious.Now she was concerned about him. It might have been normal for her to pretend to be okay in front of the members of the family when they had asked about Vihaan and she had replied" He will be late."But, now when she was alone, and time was passing at a fast pace, she was worried.All she wanted was for him to be in front of her.Lurching up from the bed, she stood up and picking the phone from the table, she had just dialled his number when she heard the bell ringing outside the door of the room.And the next second, she heard the knob of the door turning.She had never been so relieved as she was a the moment and she almost ran forward to hug him.But, then she stopped and all the anxiousness, worri