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Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 15
*Jhanvi Pov*I stared at Ali in shock when he gave a teddy bear and a chocolate for Lakshmi the moment we walked inside the restaurant.“What is the need for this?” I asked him, frowning after we sat down.“I unnecessarily shouted at her last time.” He replied and I kind of smiled, looking at his face which is still a little bruised near the cheek.“Was it a nice punch?” I asked and he frowned before nodding.I couldn’t help but chuckle to which he frowned more, but I ignored it. I continued to smile more looking at the way Harsha trying to talk to Lakshmi.“Like this.” He said teaching her how to place the napkin.“Don’t you think she needs a brother like him and a complete family?” Ali asked promptly and I glanced away from them to stare at him.As Harsha wished, he is sitting beside Lakshmi which made me sit beside Ali for the first time.“And how do you know what a kid needs?” I asked, knowing well it was an intentional dig at him. “You are right! I do not know anything and I mis
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 16
*Jay Pov*“What?” she asked, frowning, but I just took another bite of food still staring at her.“Well?” she stressed, but I kept my calm.I opened my mouth, but another voice beats me making both of us turn towards it with a shock. While Lakshmi repeated saying, ‘Hash’.“Is she calling him?” I asked Jhanvi and she nodded smiling at Lakshmi.“She liked him immediately.” She replied and turned towards me only to lose her smile making me realize I am having some brooding look on my face.“Sorry!” I mumbled and finished my lunch before standing up.“I am getting fed up with that word.” She mumbled back.“Then why did you kiss me?” I asked her and immediately felt confused with the way I asked it.“What is the connection with that? Anyway, I didn’t kiss you because you say sorry.” She replied shrugging.“I should forget about it, right?” I asked her and she nodded.“I… I don’t know why I did it. Maybe I was angry because you did it wrongly or maybe because I thought wrongly about you.”
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*Jhanvi Pov*“I am sorry! I shouldn’t have slept off.” I heard a coarse tone and glanced down to see him rubbing his eyes and slowly moved away while I removed my hands away from him.“It’s okay!” I mumbled, still feeling shock.I never saw a man feel emotional. They always hide their emotions right unless it is in dire circumstances like death. I saw men crumbling when their loved ones leave the world.But not to any other circumstances. I have never seen even Ali lose his composure and never saw him feeling sad in this way.However, here I saw a man losing all his will power with just a single word. I know that single word is much more than normal with him losing his identity as a father completely.“I should have already prepared for it.” He mumbled and I turned to stare at him to see him staring at the ceiling.“No one could prepare for anything.” I mumbled and he glanced at me.“It should have been hell for you, right? I mean you just got betrayed by the person you love and the
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 18
*Jay Pov*I ignored it! Actually, I tried to ignore it with everything in me, but I know I can’t anymore. No matter what happened, I can’t ignore her hurt.“Have this food, Jhanvi.” I finally said when I got to know she didn’t have breakfast and lunch at all.“You need to go to work too.” I added, but she just sat on the bed with closed eyes.“I am resigning my job.” She said and I controlled myself to utter anything.Of course, to go with them, she doesn’t need a job here right. Well, what should I tell her? When, I know she is just waiting for the adoption panel to give us clearance.But why is she sad when everything got settled with Ali? Is she feeling it because she has to stay away from him? Or because now she is stuck with me until divorce?When will she ask for a divorce? After everything settles with the panel? I thought and just stared at her while she has a tired look.“Here!” I said, sitting before her and took the spoon near her mouth for which she opened her eyes.She ga
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 19
*Jhanvi Pov*“I will be a little late today.” He mumbled finishing his breakfast while I stared at him.“Okay!” I said, thinking he will glance up, but he didn’t.“Bye!” he whispered to Lakshmi hugging her and walked off while I sat at the table staring at her smiling face.“What do you want to do now?” I asked and she looked around as if thinking before saying, ‘Ball’.“Ball? That you play with your Dad because he is good at it.” I said smiling.I played all that with Harsha wishing everytime his father was there to do it instead of me. Now, I will not do the same and let Jay play with her.“Doll?” she asked now and I smiled nodding.“She wants to play ball with you. Will you be here early tomorrow?” I asked him while having dinner starting the conversation.He is so calm from yesterday morning and it must be because of him, letting out his emotions that night. I don’t want to bring it up and make him feel more awkward.“Okay!” he said again, not glancing at me.Well, he can get lost
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 20
*Jay Pov*“Thank you!” I said, shaking his hand and he nodded, smiling before I walked out of their office.“Sir! The board members are waiting for you.” My manager said the moment I walked inside my office room.“You know, I think you deserve a raise.” I said, taking out the file I need.“But sir…” he trailed off in shock.“I didn’t even appoint a PA and you are doing all the work. I am sure I was able to do all this because of you.” I said smiling at him.“Thank you, Sir!” he said with a happy tone and I smiled feeling happy myself.“Now, let’s meet those wolves.” I said, making him laugh and we both walked towards the board room.“Gentlemen!” I said, nodding at all of them before taking my place.“Mr.Jay! We are really happy with the progress of the company. Even though it started on a rocky ground, we can see a great potential in the future.” One of them started while I felt shock inside but plastered a blank look.“However, it came to our notice that there was a small glitch.” An
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 21
*Jhanvi Pov*“Hey! The meeting took too long. Just give me two minutes to freshen up.” He said after walking inside the house.“It’s okay!” I said, smiling and continued to feed Lakshmi.“Where are my clothes, Jhanvi?” he asked after a few minutes and I glanced up to see him frowning with confusion.“We decided to shift to a single room and I thought it was better to be beside Lakshmi’s room if she needs anything for a few weeks at least. So, I shifted your clothes to my room.” I replied smiling.“Okay! Then I will use your washroom only.” He said shrugging and walked inside my room and I shook my head before removing Lakshmi’s plate while she cleaned her mouth.“Sleepy?” I asked, staring at her and she nodded yawning.I smiled, thinking the way she kept on helping me today with each and every work I was doing. After all that if she is not tired then it would have been a surprise.“She slept off?” I heard his voice the moment I walked out of her room and nodded before we both walked t
Last Updated : 2022-10-30Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 22
*Jay Pov*“When did they come and how?” I asked her still staring at two people staring at us back with shock covering their features and I saw a slight moment.I glanced to Kalpana’s side to see Sudhir waking up from his sleep before looking around only to see his eyes widen and he immediately hid his face holding Kalpana.“Oh god!” I mumbled realizing I brought it upon myself and held Jhanvi more tightly.“They saw me at the hospital and they literally dragged me or I can say made me come here. I thought you would be late today.” She replied in an accusing tone.“It finished soon! You should have called me.” I mumbled back.“Well, from where do you think I should? I didn’t get time.” She whispered and pinched my hand, which is around her waist.“Jhanvi! What is going on here?” Kalpana is the one who brought an end to our whispers and sound to the silence around us.“How are you, Kalpana?” I asked her clearing my throat and she nodded.“I am fine! But what is going on around here, J
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*Nicole Pov*“Thanks for your help, James.” I said, smiling at him when he finally took out the last box from my home.“No problem! But these are a lot of stuffs that are getting transported.” He commented when I followed him outside.“Yes! I don’t know whether they will be fine until they reach India.” I mumbled worriedly.“Which place in India?” he asked when the delivery guy started loading the boxes into his van.“Kolkata! You can visit anytime you want and you will love the place.” I replied and signed the needed documents.But the van started moving and immediately stopped. I frowned and glanced before it to see a two people standing before it.“What’s going on?” I mumbled and started walking towards them along with James but got dragged to the side suddenly.“Hey!” I shouted and paused when I realized who it is.I stared at him in shock while he is staring back with a blank expression, but I can see him radiating his anger for sure.“Who are you? Let her go right now.” James or
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*Ali Pov*I know hearing my words everyone will think the same thing. However, I just don’t want two people to think in that way.I stepped towards her, but saw Harsha running away towards the kids. I was about to move towards him, but Jhanvi stopped me and walked in his direction.“Nicole!” I said, walking near her, but she is staring at Harsha and nowhere else.“What is going on? Why is everyone serious?” we all heard a new voice and turned to see an elderly couple walking towards us.“You guys returned two days early. Was the trip not good?” Mridula asked, walking towards them.“We were just missing home.” The man replied and glanced at me.“You must have taken after your Mother. I can’t see much of your Father in you.” He said looking directly at me.“Excuse me?” I asked him, frowning and everyone looked confused.“You know his Father?” someone asked and he nodded.“You remember I was talking about my old classmate who is the king of a small island. It is his Father, I was talking
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*Nicole Pov*“He seems to be really excited about this trip.” Ali whispered after sometime while I was still reeling to the fact that they both forced me to be in this plane.“It’s a given reaction. He must be missing his Mother. It’s been a few months since he visited her, right?” I asked not glancing at him, but stared at Harsha who is sitting before us while looking outside.“And I still think I shouldn’t be a part of this trip.” I added and he completely ignored me.“I want you to meet my Mom.” Harsha simply said and I frowned at him.Why does he want me to meet his Mom? Will it not be too awkward for everyone if I joined these two? If it is just his Mom, maybe it would be fine, but the plan Ali and I made was longer than that.“You know everything and you are still fine with it?” I asked in a whisper so that Harsha will not hear.“Actually, everytime we go for a visit I feel kind of a third wheel. And this time I have to explain something which would make them angry at me as my F
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*Ali Pov*“Wait!” Nicole shouted and moved to stand before the door while my hands are shaking with rage.“Move away, Nicole!” I ordered her trying to breath but she didn’t move an inch.“Don’t do this, Ali.” She pleaded with her eyes, but stood there stubbornly no matter how much I am pleading with my own eyes for her to move.Today I am going to kill him and end his twisted ways. I carried the scars for all his plans, but I will not let him play like this with my son.How dare he trap Harsha in that way and torture him for so many days? He is still hurting because of my Father and I can’t calm down.“He deserves to get hit by me, Nicole.” I said not understanding why is she protecting him.“I know! But I don’t want you to waste your energy twice.” She said when I reached the door.“What do you mean?” I asked finally holding the knob by pushing her a little.“Didn’t you hear what I said?” she asked back and held my hand before I can turn it.“What?” I tried to turn it without hurting
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*Nicole Pov*“No!” I simply replied when he asked me again.“What do you mean no?” he asked frowning.“No means no, Ali.” I replied, closing my laptop while he continued to pace before me.“He is mailing you.” He pointed out.“Yes! And I am mailing him back. But I can’t come between you two, Ali. He is your son and you need to ask him all this stuff.” I explained.“I know he is my son, but he is not talking to me properly like he is talking to you. I need to know what went wrong to make it right. I was feeling dejected all these months thinking I will never be close to my son, but now I know there is a way and I can’t wait anymore.” He sat on the bed and covered his face like he lost everything.I walked towards him not knowing how to explain the situation, but then I know I have to try and make him understand.“I am an outside person, no matter how well he is talking to me. With a snap of fingers he can stop talking to me and no one will say anything about it. But if you try to under
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*Nicole Pov*“What are you doing?” I asked him, but he just continued to throw my clothes around the room.“What are you doing?” he asked back finally clearing my packed bags.“I can’t stay here, Ali. I was really hesitant and now he doesn’t like you to date. You saw what happened at the airport.” I explained, picking up my clothes.“I saw that, but you need not leave. Maybe he just needs some time.” He pointed out and I ignored him.I don’t know how did I felt at the airport, but I know making Harsha accept me will be very difficult. How can I force him to accept me?“Harsha is my son, Nicole. But it doesn’t mean I will be with the only person he will accept. He can take his time, but I want you with me.” He continued and pulled me towards him holding my elbow.“What you are saying is correct, Ali. But with the experience I had, I can’t take such step.” I mumbled looking away.“You are not your step-father. I know you will care for Harsha.” He pointed out and this time I don’t have a
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*Nicole Pov*“He must be scared.” I scoffed at her words and continued to work without saying another word.“Fine! How dare he say those words and leave you? He doesn’t have any common sense. Happy now?” she added the last words laughing.“I don’t have any common sense. That’s why I called you.” I replied, moving my hand to cut her call.“Wait! I am really confused about your problem. Are you mad at him for those words or because he rushed away not giving you any time to react?” Nev asked leaving all the teasing from her tone.“I don’t know!” I mumbled and stopped working.“Well, ask him when he returns. Don’t stress yourself like this. But just decide whether you want those words to be true or just be simply some silly words.” After suggesting that she hung up and I just sighed.“I will definitely take his opinion in this matter, but for me if it is not you then it will be no one.” I can still remember each and every word he uttered that day and just left before I can understand the
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*Ali Pov*“What do you mean that project is canceled?” I asked my secretary frowning.We just returned yesterday and I started planning my trip to Harsha’s school, but my Father took another step to cause problems.“His highness was adamant about this and because this is of simple matter none of the council allowed any time to deal about that.” He explained and I know right then that he did this to want something from me.“It is of simple matter at present, but later it will be a huge problem. I can’t let him stop the plan for this water plant.” I mumbled to myself and stood up to go and deal with him.While walking towards his office, I started thinking how to make sure he doesn’t put any objection to this plan and just let it happen.“Father! I need you to not stop this water plant construction.” I stated the moment I was allowed in his office room.“Tell me why should I?” that’s all he asked and for the next two hours I explained the details of the plant with the help of the notes
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*Nicole Pov*“What are you doing here?” I asked, reaching him and he finally stopped his conversation with Nev’s Grandfather before glancing at me.“Don’t say it! You both are talking about history again.” I mumbled and he just smiled at me while Grandfather laughed.“He has good knowledge about our history. You made a good choice.” Saying that he walked off while I snorted hearing his words.“You are my good choice because I was wishing to learn history?” I asked sarcastically and he just pulled me into his arms.“Don’t be jealous, Nicole. We will be leaving today night and I just wanted to let him know how much I admire that he taught me about the things which I can never learn reading any book.” He explained pressing his lips to my cheek.“And I think you don’t have any right to be jealous after all the time we are spending at night in secret.” He whispered the words making me jab his ribs.“If anyone knows about that then Yash and Nev will be in trouble.” I pointed out as a warnin
