“What the hel….” Mishka turned and screeched loudly, but watching Christian’s intense eyes pinned at her. Mishka’s next word died in her throat.“I'm taking my wife out for lunch, so you, my dear cousin, better focus on your work and stop intruding between the newlywed couple,” Christian said in a domineering voice, one that sends chills down the spine, and without waiting for his response, he disconnected the call.“Who decided we are going out?” Mishka asked, folding her arms beneath her breast.“I decided,” Christian responded calmly, and before Mishka could react, he continued, “It’s my way of saying thank you for the help you provided today and the last time.”Mishka looked at him, narrowing her eyes, “It’s fine. There is no need for you to take me out for a lunch.” She answered, and Christian slightly opened his mouth at her blunt refusal. Danny, on the other hand, was amazed, too.It was the first time that someone rejected a lunch date with his Greek god-like friend. Danny stil
“Did you find how the chandelier fell?” Pasha asked his trusted man on the phone call, and his eyes widened when he heard the reply from the other side. “What?” He shrieked. “Yes, someone cut the rope of the chandelier and tried to kill them.” The man from the other side answered. “Did you check the CCTV cameras?” Pasha asked, biting his lips. “Yes sir, but all the cameras on the second floor are blank, nothing recorded.” “I see,” Pasha responded. “But when we checked the recording near the bar, we saw Jake looking up at something, and then storming towards the staircase. He might know something regarding this. Do you want me to interrogate him?” The man asked, and Pasha furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. “No, officer, I will look into this matter personally. Anyway, thanks for the help.” Pasha said and ended the call. He remembered an incident from the past where someone tried to kill Luke as well when Leo announced his retirement and was about to hand over Knight Group to Luk
Christian watched Mishka rushing inside the mansion and rested his head on the steering wheel and called Danny. “I fucked up again!” He sighed. “What did you do now?” Danny asked, genuinely concerned about him. “I don’t know! I feel trapped. Since the day I’ve taken her signature, I feel suffocated! I can’t breathe.” Christian explained his feelings. “I don’t have any commitments toward her, but I feel like I’m cheating on her.” Danny sighed on the other side as Christian continued. “The world seems to disappear when I am with her. I am trying to shake off this feeling, but failing miserably. I don’t want to be like Vera, who was in love with someone else and married someone else, destroying three lives!” “Calm down, Chris!” Danny said. “No matter how much you try to convince yourself that Mishka isn’t the right one for you, your heart knows the truth! Why are you insulting Mishka every now and then? Are you afraid that her qualities will make you fall for her or are you afraid bec
Christian mumbled sorry to Mishka stroking her cheek. He was about to pick her up in his arms when he found her clutching something in her hand. Christian leaned forward, knitting his eyebrows in confusion, and opened her hand only to find a small decorated elephant-faced wax statue. Christian picked it up in his hand, and levelling up to his eyes, he smiled looking at it. He knew it was a statue of Lord Ganesha (The destroyer of obstacles), one of the prominent Indian Gods of Hindu Mythology. Christian put the idol of Lord Ganesha inside his pocket and carefully picked up Mishka in his arms. He walked back to his room and laid her down on the bed gently when he found one of the shirt’s buttons stuck in his pendent. Staring at her face, Christian tore his button as he didn’t want to disturb her. He covered her with a comforter and retrieved the idol from his pocket, walking to the wooden wall mounted stand. Removing the expensive vase he especially brought from Italy, Christian pl
Christian, tapping his fingers anxiously on the steering wheel, waited for Mishka. He was looking at the designer mahogany door from time to time, and finally, his wait ended. The door cracked open and Mishka stepped out in silver high heels, which were perfectly showcasing her diamond-studded toe ring and sleek silver anklet. Christian looked in her direction and was instantly captivated by her gorgeous appearance. Mishka was wearing a single strapped long white Anarkali suit, with a long white designer dupatta (scarf) hanging around her neck where her infinity pendant was dazzling. Her dark brown wavy hair was curtain straight cascading down to her waist, and in the centre, on top of her forehead, a small red tick of vermillion was shining. Her hand moved to tuck strands of hair behind her ear in which silver bangles were sparkling. The chauffeur opened the door of the passenger seat. “Thank you!” She smiled, sitting comfortably next to Christian and buckled her seat belt while Ch
“You know, I had a crush on you when I saw you at Michelle’s fashion show, but later I got to know from my sources you are dating Christian Knight,” Tommy said while taking tequila shots. “But we are not together anymore,” Lia played with the rim of her wineglass. “Oh! Why?” Tommy asked. “He got married yesterday.” Lia laughed. “Don’t pretend! You know he got married!” Tommy smirked. “I wonder how could someone break up with a gorgeous girl like you? He is dumb!” He said, and Lia nodded, stepping down from the high rise barstool. “Let’s not talk about him. Would you like to dance with me?” Lia asked seductively, and Tommy smirked, slipping down from the barstool. He held her waist, and they disappeared in the crowd, who were dancing like there was no tomorrow. *** Christian’s eyes danced between Leo and Mishka. “She told grandpa everything. I’m screwed now. Fuck!! Fuck!! Fuck!!” He muttered under his breath and rubbed his face. Mishka started sweating, thinking about the reacti
The next morning, Lia woke up naked under the sheets on an unfamiliar bed and in an unfamiliar room. She rubbed her eyes and tried to get up when she felt someone’s muscular arm around her waist. She turned her head to the left and found a man sleeping on his stomach. His face was on the other side. Lia slowly removed his arm from her stomach and tried to get up when the man turned and captured her again in his arms. Startled, she widened her eyes and looked at the man next to her, with slightly parted lips. “Oh, my god! Tommy Blenth?” She exclaimed, not believing her eyes. Tommy stared at Lia through his deep blue hypnotic eyes and smirked. “Why? Were you expecting someone else?” He asked and suddenly leaned forward, capturing her lips. Lia blinked her eyes a few times and broke the kiss. “I-I t-think I s-should leave.” She stammered, but Tommy shook his head. “What’s the hurry? Let’s have breakfast together.” Tommy said, removing his arms from her waist. “Get freshen up and join
“WHAT?” Dan shrieked loudly. “Yes, Pasha knows that the accident was pre-planned,” Jake confirmed. “But how the hell he got to know about it!! I shut cameras off on the second floor.” Dan said in a high pitch, throwing one of the twinflower vases on the floor. “He checked CCTV cameras near the bar and found me looking up at someone and then running towards the staircase at the same time when the accident happened,” Jake answered, and Dan groaned in frustration. “That fucking old Knight named everything to Mishka!! I will bloody kill that bitch.” Dan spat in his dangerous tone, and this time, Jake threw another flower vase on the floor and looked at his father with a murderous gaze. “You will not do anything like that, Dad!!” Jake shouted and warned his father. “And why wouldn’t I do it? You should be happy that I am sparing your cousin’s life. I will think about what to do with him later, but for now, his famous Indian wife has to die.” Dan smirked evilly. “She is the root of all
Christian Knight was about to marry Andrea Donovan and start a fresh life. Andrea was a gorgeous, kind, and respectable woman. She liked Christian since her college days but couldn’t muster the courage to express her feelings to him, as she knew Christian was interested in Diana Roger, the mute girl.Years later, destiny played cupid for Andrea and Christian, and their families fixed their marriage. Andrea was over the moon and it was hard for her to believe that Christian was finally going to be her forever.To escape the haunting nightmares and hallucinations about one particular woman, whom he thinks he has never met before, Christian agreed to marry Andrea as she was beautiful, smart, and a generous woman, completely compatible with his status but little did he know that meeting with a stranger at Coffee house will drastically change everything for him and he will be standing on a crossroad where his decision could ruin three lives.What will happen when the destiny plays its cards
Christian took furious steps back inside the office premises and Ana tried to speak to him again, “Not now, Ana!” He said sternly, so done with all the drama, and rushed to the elevator. But something caught his eyes, and his heart skipped a beat. His steps halted as he swiftly turned to look at the pair of silver heels lying leisurely near the reception.He furrowed his brows and recognised it as he recalled Mishka wearing the same in the morning. “Where is Mishka?” He almost shouted, his voice echoed, and his eyes peered at Ana for an answer.“She was here but left…. After…” Ana stuttered.“What after?” Christian asked, fearing the worst. “Damn it, say!!”“She left when she spotted Lia with you in the conference room,” Ana revealed, and Christian’s face lost all colour, and for a split of seconds, he couldn’t process anything.“Why didn’t I know she was here?” He looked for an explanation.“She came to give you a surprise,” The receptionist said and Christian’s eyes darken. He took a
Mishka walked into the building of Knight Group, and the staff politely greeted her. She reached the reception, holding the file of good news close to her heart, and asked. “Where is Christian?” “Sir is at an important conference. Let me inform him,” The receptionist said, but Mishka stopped her. “No, it’s alright. I’ll wait for him in the cabin.” She said and turned to the elevator when she slightly tripped on her heels and a look of horror washed over her face. “Are you alright, ma’am?” The receptionist quickly came forward to help. “Yeah! I’m fine.” Mishka said and quickly removed her heels while the receptionist looked at her weirdly. She left her heels near the reception and walked barefoot towards the elevator. All the while, she was humming a song. The lift opened on the fiftieth floor, and Ana approached her. “Good Evening, Ma’am. Please, this way!” She escorted her to Christian’s cabin. “Would you like to have something? Sir will be free in half an hour,” Ana said. “No,
“What??” Luke screeched loudly. “Yes, she had a severe seizure this early morning, and it was hard to control her. We have given her an injection. She will sleep at least sleep for the next five hours. But this is weird and dangerous. Just yesterday, everything was fine. I don’t understand how everything took a sudden flip.” Dr Ken stated, rubbing his stubble while Luke was heartbroken on the other side. “Please tell me, she is going to be fine,” Luke choked on his words. “It’s not possible to predict anything right now. It appears that she is in major trauma. We don’t know how it’s going to affect her improvement.” Dr Ken said, and Luke could literally hear his heart pounding inside his chest. “Sadly, seizures slow the improvement process,” “What’s happening with us?” Luke wondered as he disconnected the call, and looked at Vera and his wedding picture, remembering the time they spent happily. “Don’t torture me more, Vera.” His thumb traced Vera’s picture as he mumbled helplessly
Jennifer rolled her eyes, “Come on, Lia!! Why do you think she didn’t recognise you?” She asked with a sinister smirk on her face while Lia stared at her blankly. “Because she actually doesn’t know about you and Christian.” The realisation hit Lia. “But why would Christian hide this?” She muttered, unable to think straight. “Because he is going to dump her in the next few days. I don’t see any other reason.” Jennifer said. “Right, maybe because she is mentally unstable. I accidentally bumped into her at Dr. James’s clinic.” Lia started connecting dots. “You’re absolutely correct. She is mentally unstable, plus their contract marriage is expiring soon. But what were you doing at the clinic?” Jennifer questioned. “I went to collect my mother’s reports,” Lia answered. “I thought to ask Dr. James about her but then dropped the idea as I was sure he won’t share her confidential information. He was updating me about my mother’s health when he got a call from someone and he said Mishka i
Weeks spent peacefully. Christian was overjoyed when he learned Mishka was editing Scarlet’s upcoming book. He was excited to read the manuscript, and it was hard for Mishka to keep his hands away from her laptop that held all the secrets. Little Eric also joined preschool and was extremely happy to find kids of his age to play with. Mishka was slowly coming back to her original form, but her relationship with Rose was still strained as the latter was maintaining a gap with her. Daniel, too, was a little hesitant around Mishka, and she somehow realised it and stopped going to the Knight mansion. Leo was unhappy again. He wanted Mishka close to him, in his mansion, but Christian was stubborn about living in the apartment. “You have got an appointment with James!” Christian reminded Mishka while wearing a silk blue tie. “I remember. I’ll drop Eric at school and then head to his clinic.” She said and turned to Eric, “It’s bathing time, come on,” She said, but Eric ran away and made Mis
Christian was sleeping peacefully. His hand roamed on the left side of the bed and he slowly opened his eyes. He jerked up and looked around, only to find Mishka standing in front of the dresser. She was wearing a white top with charcoal black skinny fit jeans, her long dark brown wavy hair open reaching her waist and she wore diamond earrings while humming a song. “What are you doing?” Christian asked, eyeing her actions. She turned and smiled at him. “Oh, you are up. I am going to Snowdrop Publication. I’ve got an appointment with Warren Thomson.” She said with a broad smile on her face and walked toward him. “I met Dr James yesterday. He said I should keep myself engaged. That’s why I’ve decided to resume my editing job.” She said, sitting beside him on the bed. “Are you out of your mind? After what happened yesterday, you think…” Before Christian could complete it, Mishka interrupted him. “What happened?” She asked, cluelessly, and Christian furrowed his brows. “You don’t re
“My wife, Mishka, met you this morning. What’s exactly wrong with her?” Christian asked, and Dr James took a sip of his drink. “She is suffering from melancholic depression.” Dr James states and Christian’s heart skipped a beat. FLASHBACK “Send the next patient in,” Dr James asked the nurse, who was waiting for his instruction. The door of the cabin opened again and Mishka stepped in. “Please take a seat,” Dr James said while writing something on his writing pad. Mishka settled on the seat opposite him and gulped nervously. She didn’t know how to explain. If this was some physical injury, she could’ve described it, but what to describe when she doesn’t know what she was suffering from? Mishka continuously tapped her fingers on the desk and James noticed, “Relax, Mrs Knight!” He said and lifted his eyes to look at her anxious face. Mishka’s fingers stopped tapping as she smiled, but she was creeping out from inside. “I think I should come next time, sorry for wasting your time,” S
Christian sat inside his car and slammed his hand on the steering wheel. “I never listened to anyone’s suggestions before taking any decision. I always did what I wanted to do. Then why the fuck I agreed with Danny’s idea when he stopped me from telling the truth of the contract marriage to Mishka? Just Why?” He pulled his hair in frustration. “I have to tell Mishka about Lia. I won’t give any chance to Lia to destroy anything.” He said to himself. “But what if the revelation negatively affects her health?” This question haunted him. “No... No, she will be fine! I’ll make sure this doesn’t affect her, but now I have to disclose the truth even if it creates a rift between us,” He thought when a message from Luke flashed on his screen. “Can you come with Eric and Mishka? Vera wants to see them.” “Sure, we’ll be there in an hour or so,” Christian answered and started the engine of his car when it started raining heavily. He had an unsettling feeling about something is not right. His