Anjali was still in deep scary thoughts about Alex, she still couldn't figure out why out of millions of people he had to be Clara's boyfriend. She thought that she would never see his face again after last night but unfortunately, now she had to bear his presence unwillingly and the worst part was she couldn't tell anyone because no one would believe her. After all, she is so cheap in their eyes. " Where the hell are you lost you slut!!! ", Anna pulled her elbow. Then Anjali came out of her trance, " Breakfast is ready Anna. ", Anjali replied while biting her lips nervously. Anna checked the dishes by herself and praised her cooking skills of Anjali inwardly. " Good morning Mom!! ", Clara hugged Anna. " Oh!! Sweetheart why trouble yourself by coming here, I was about to send your breakfast to the room. So that you and Alex could spend more time alone ", Anna asked. " It's Alex's idea he wanted to talk to Dad about us ", Clara informed and blushed. " Well I can see what's the im
“Thank goodness the café is closed today; I’ll have plenty of time to prepare dinner,” Anjali sighed deeply.“If I had my way, I’d poison the dishes for that monster. How dare he try to molest me?” she seethed, chopping the vegetables with a vengeance.“You bitch! How dare you tarnish my boyfriend’s name, you whore!” Clara screamed, yanking Anjali's hair.“I didn’t do anything, Clara! Please let go, it hurts!” Anjali cried, but Clara didn’t relent, dragging her into the hall where Anna and Stephen were waiting.Clara tossed Anjali to the ground like she was worthless.“Mom, teach this bitch a lesson! How dare she try to ruin my relationship with Alex? She’s such a filthy whore!” Clara spat.“Anna, please tell her I didn’t do anything! I’m not at fault!” Anjali pleaded.“Oh really? Then explain this,” Anna said, showing her the news headlines on her phone.As Anjali read the article, her eyes widened in shock, and fear washed over her. She hadn’t realized Alex was so famous that paparaz
Anjali stirred awake, her body screaming in protest as she groaned, “Water… Wa… Water.” Rose rushed to her side, worry etched on her face.“My child!! You scared me,” she exclaimed, planting a gentle kiss on Anjali’s forehead. With a raspy voice, Anjali pleaded for water, her throat feeling like sandpaper.Rose quickly poured a glass and helped her sip, asking, “Do you want more?”Anjali managed a pained smile, “No, I’m fine.” Rose’s guilt bubbled over as she blamed herself for Anjali’s hospital stay. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t come on time! They’re monsters!”Anjali shook her head, “It’s my fault; I shouldn’t have made a scene.”Rose scoffed, “Oh please, it must be Alex’s fault!”Anjali just sighed, “I’m not in the mood for arguing.”Rose chuckled sarcastically, “You could lose your right hand, and you’re still defending them?”Anjali stared at her plastered hand, shaking it slightly as she muttered, “They’re my only family after my mom.” Rose, clearly frustrated, shot back, “Family doe
Rose gazed at the innocent yet angelic figure before her, feeling grateful for the company of such a wonderful person. She had always dreamed of having a daughter like Anjali, but life had not granted her that joy. Nevertheless, she took solace in the fact that Anjali was in her life, and she poured all her love and care into her, treating her as if she were her child."Your heart is like a diamond—pure, transparent, and precious. But I'm worried about the hardships you might face. I don’t want you to end up like your mother," Rose said, affectionately stroking Anjali's hair."Don’t worry; I’m strong enough to handle any pain," Anjali reassured her."Your mother was just as confident as you, but look at how things turned out for her," Rose replied gently."I know, but my mother is still fighting. I believe she won't give up easily and one day she'll be able to walk again," Anjali responded, her eyes filled with hope."Hopes can be strange, can't they? They inspire us to live, but when
Alex maintained his composure as he attempted to slip the ring onto Clara's finger, but it wouldn't go on. Frustrated, he forced it, causing Clara to jerk her hand away. "You're bruising my finger! Put it on another one!" she snapped.Although her words stung, Alex swallowed his pride for the sake of revenge and slid the ring onto a different finger.The priest announced, "You may kiss the bride," and Alex grimaced. Clara closed the gap between them, flashing a mischievous grin.With a clenched fist, Alex kissed her, but as their lips met, a wave of disgust washed over him.Feeling nauseous, he pulled away. "Sorry, babe, I'm not feeling well. I want to go home," he lied.Clara offered a forced smile. "It's okay! I understand. You can wait for me until I finish greeting the guests. We can leave together afterward," she reassured him."Alright then," Alex replied, making his way out of the venue.Once home, the first thing Alex did was take a long shower, scrubbing away the lingering tou
"I feel scared!!!" Anjali exclaimed, her face reflecting her horror."Why?? Are you not feeling well? Let’s go to the hospital. Don’t be scared; I’m here with you. Nothing will happen, trust me!" Rose replied, her voice laced with panic.Anjali managed a faint smile and reassured her, "Calm down, I’m okay! It’s just something else that’s making me feel scared.""Those Grayson bastards! I’m sure they did something, but this time don’t be afraid. I’ll fight for you," Rose said, her teeth clenched in anger."Rose, they didn’t do anything. Please don’t curse them," Anjali frowned."If they try to hurt you again, I swear I’ll fight for you. I wouldn’t hesitate to put myself on the line," Rose said, gently patting Anjali’s cheeks."Please, Aunt! Don’t curse them; they’re my family," Anjali pleaded."How can you be so naive? Forget it! It’s pointless to talk to you about this!" Rose retorted."Aunt! I love you. Please don’t be upset. You’re my favorite," Anjali said, wrapping her arms around
**One Year Later...**Everything has changed. Anjali has been focused on completing her studies and juggling her part-time job. Finally, the day has arrived for her graduation, and, as usual, she has topped her class."Are you excited?" Rose asked Anjali, who was getting ready for the graduation ceremony."Absolutely! But I miss Veer and Neha. They were my rock, and I owe so much to them. They helped me believe in myself," Anjali sighed. It had been a year since that day. Initially, she loved the city, but soon the absence of Neha, Veer, Ananya, and her family began to weigh heavily on her. Although her new school was great and the other students were kind, she still felt an unsettling emptiness."I understand, but don’t worry! We’ll be moving back soon, and we can all catch up to make up for lost time," Rose encouraged her."Yeah, but first, I’m going to get a good scolding from Veer and Neha, with a side of beatings for dessert. Then we can think about other things," Anjali rolled he
"I sincerely; I fail to comprehend!" Alex remarked, his one of bewilderment"It is entirely your fault! Do you understand?" Anjali retorted with unwavering confidence. "Are you jesting What absurdity are spouting? Are you even aware of the repercussions of offending me?" Alex growled. "How delightful! I am acutely aware of the consequences of incurring your wrath, yet I persist!" Anjali replied, a pained smile gracing her lips as memories of her near brush with death resurfaced in her mind. "Yet you continue to repeat the same error," Alex observed. "Indeed! The last time, the pain was inflicted upon my own body, and I bore it. But this time, it will harm innocents who are blameless, all due to you, your indolent employees, and a few corrupt individuals," Anjali glared at Alex, his associates, and then the principal, one by one. "Girl! It appears you have injured your brain elsewhere. Step aside and allow us to proceed with our purpose here!" Michele snapped, his teeth clenched.
**The Next Day...**As dawn broke, a gentle light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. When Alex finally stirred from his deep slumber, he realized that he was still curled up in the same position from the previous night. He couldn’t recall when exactly exhaustion had embraced him, but he distinctly remembered the comfort of resting his head on Anjali's lap, drowning in tears yet finding solace in her presence. After a decade of tumult, the morning air felt invigorating, as if it had lifted a weight he had carried for far too long.Nearby, Anjali lay still, her soft breaths creating a rhythm of serenity. A serene smile danced on her lips as she gently threaded her fingers through Alex's hair, lost in her dreamscape. The sudden movement stirred Anjali awake when Alex attempted to disentangle her hand from his hair. She blinked rapidly, instantly alert, her brow furrowed in concern as she scanned Alex's eyes for any sign of distress. "What happened?" she
Present...............After hearing about Alex's past and the heartbreak that resulted from his father's greed, Anjali is overwhelmed with guilt. She never expected her history to resurface in such a profound way. The pain and suffering experienced by Alex and his family seemed beyond repair, and it dawned on her that she too was a victim in this tragic story.“I’m so sorry, Alex. I had no idea you had endured so much,” Anjali said, tears filling her eyes as she moved closer to him, seeing him on his knees, grieving his loss.“Your apology doesn’t change anything,” Alex responded, his voice strained. “Do you even know what followed? This was just the start of the hell that your father created. The rest became a nightmare you should have recognized.”"No, I don't want to, Alex, please," Anjali cried. She was terrified that another revelation would break her and cause her to not be able to forgive herself or her mother."You needed her; it’s all because of your mother. She betrayed us
Anjali's accusation left Stephen in a cold sweat. "Because of that bastard, I'm going to lose everything," he cursed as he slowly reached for the pistol lying on the floor next to Alex.He picked up the gun and aimed it at Anjali, whose eyes widened in horror as she realized what her father intended to do. "No, you can't! I want to go back to Mommy!" she cried out.Stephen remained silent, his finger hovering over the trigger. Just then, Alex lunged at him, snatching the gun from his grasp. "You bastard! You killed my dad, and now you’re trying to kill that innocent girl! I won’t let you get away with this. You’ll pay for everything!" Alex shouted, pointing the weapon at Stephen."Mommy! Mommy! Save me!" Anjali screamed, terrified by the fierce look in Alex's eyes."Alex, don’t do anything foolish! I can give you whatever you want. Just spare my life!" Stephen pleaded, trying to manipulate him."I’m not a monster like you! You murdered my father!" Alex yelled, ready to pull the trigge
Vera was waiting for Alec to come back home, it's been so late even he didn't pick up her call." Mom, are you waiting for Dad? ", Alessandro asked with a groggy voice while rubbing his eyes." Alesso, go and sleep. Mom will come to you after Dad comes back home . ", Vera said gently." Mom, why did Dad come so late at home? Even he didn't spend more time with you. Is dad stopped loving you . ", Alesso asked with curiosity." No baby it's not like that, dad is busy with his work that's why he doesn't have time for us . ", Vera lied." Mom, I am scared what if Dad left us . ", Alesso asked with concern." No, he will not . ", Vera said confidently." I want all of us to live together . ", Alesso hugged Vera." We will baby, let's take Alexa to her room, she has already slept . ", Vera said." She looks cute while sleeping . ", Alesso admired his little sister." Yes she is . ", Vera smiled."Stay away from my children vile woman . ", Alec roared on Vera." Alec why did you come late
"Doctor! How did the surgery go?" Rose asked, pressing her lips together to hide her anxiety."The operation was successful, but we’ll know more once she wakes up," the doctor replied, sighing after hours of intense work."When will she wake up?" Rose inquired, a glimmer of relief beginning to show on her face."Perhaps in twenty-four hours or longer. Just remember, when she does wake up, avoid causing her any stress. It could be harmful to her brain," the doctor cautioned firmly."We will take care of her, thank you, Doctor. You've saved my precious niece's life, and I’m truly grateful," Rose said, her voice filled with appreciation."It's all part of my job. Where is the patient's mother?" the doctor asked."She had some urgent matters to attend to, but she’ll be here soon to see her daughter," Rose replied.........................Amara slowly regained consciousness, feeling utterly drained. Her body ached as if it had been brutally crushed, and not a single inch of her skin was l
"You don't understand what kind of woman Amara is because of how Alec turned against me. He puts her above me. She's not a good person; she tried to seduce my husband by playing the victim," Vera attempted to explain."I can't speak to her character, but my best friend can't be like that. Vera, you're being naive and easily swayed. Sometimes we only see what others want us to see. Think carefully; Alec would never cheat on you," Felicity replied."How can I be misunderstanding? When I walked into the penthouse, I saw Alec in a bathrobe, holding Amara in his arms. What does that mean?" Vera exclaimed, tugging at her hair in frustration."I was soaked when I pulled Amara out of the bathroom, and her daughter gave me the bathrobe because she couldn't find anything else for me to wear. As for holding Amara, she was crying, and I was trying to comfort her. She was scared that if you knew I was helping her, it would affect our marriage. I wanted to explain, but you were too busy yelling at
"Dad! Mom left," Alex exclaimed, his face a mix of shock and disbelief.Alec stayed silent, pouring himself a drink and downing it swiftly, which only fueled Alex's anger."Stop drinking! Just answer my question!" Alex shouted, grabbing the glass from him."Shut up! Give that back!" Alec snapped at Alex."Look at yourself! I've been gone for two days, and this is what you've done?" Alex pressed."Everything is over! She left me. Your mom left me," Alec sobbed, his voice breaking."Then why didn’t you stop her?" Alex asked, struggling to keep his frustration in check.Alec let out a bitter laugh. "You warned me that if I tried to stop her, she'd end her life. She knew my weaknesses better than anyone. I could lose anyone, but never her."Alex took a deep swig of alcohol, trying to numb the pain of Vera's departure."It’s been two days since Vera left, but it feels like an eternity. This place is hell without Amara and the kids. I don’t want to live," Alec cried, resting his head on the
Anjali waited anxiously for her mother to emerge from the bathroom. Despite her repeated knocks on the door, an hour passed without a sound. “Mommy! Please come out! You'll catch a cold; it's freezing in here!” Anjali called out, worry creeping into her voice, but she received no response. “It’s okay, Mommy. Don’t listen to that woman. I know you’re the best mom,” Anjali tried to lift her mother’s spirits, but silence was the only answer. “Mommy, you’re scaring me. Please, say something!” Anjali’s panic grew, and she pounded on the door in desperation. “If you don’t want to talk, that’s fine, but at least let me know you’re okay. Your silence is frightening me. Don’t be rude!” Anjali pleaded, tears welling in her eyes. When there was still no answer, dread washed over her. Something must be wrong. “Mommy, hold on! I’m calling for help!” Anjali cried, racing to the living room. She grabbed the phone and dialed Alec’s number. He was the only one she trusted to help her mother, espe
" Why for heaven's sake we are losing every one of our clients and the Greyson grabbed every one of them from us, it seems as though all of you had developed to a lazy ass . ", Alec lashed his managers for steadily losing the tasks." We are making an honest effort yet don't have any idea how the Greyson Development organization figured out how to get it. We are giving our best yet we don't know what we are missing . ", a manager informed." I don't need pardons, I'm giving you the last admonition if you didn't get the undertaking from Mr.Paul Anderson then it, I should toss all of you out and choose new staff . ", Alec cautioned." We will make an honest effort ! ", the managers guaranteed and afterward Alec excused the work........................." Our organization shares are going down Father! What's happening? I had never seen such an extraordinary change. ", Alex asked." Child, it happens in some cases . ", Alec said tranquility." It's unusual that every one of the tasks is g