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*Jay Pov*I can feel her stirring in my arms and then her stiffening after a few minutes. Then I felt her slowly moving my hands away, which are around her.“Do you really feel unsafe with me?” I whispered and met silence.I opened my eyes to see her giving me a glanced before closing her eyes. She opened her mouth a few times and closed it.“Forget the question.” I mumbled moving away and got up from the bed.By the time I walked out of the washroom, she walked towards me and got inside it before locking the door.I got ready lost in my thoughts, but glanced to my side to see her standing there with a frown covering her face while staring at her clothes.“Wear this!” I whispered and hugged her from behind.“Jay!” she whispered, pushing my hands away, but I held on to her.“What?” I asked brushing my lips on her cheek and then her neck before nuzzling it.“Leave me!” she replied, but I sighed pressing my chin on her shoulder.“Don’t do this to us.” I stated making her turn to stare at
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*Jhanvi Pov*“Mom!” I glanced up and turned my head to see Lakshmi walking near to me with a frown covering her little face.“Dad?” she asked and I pulled her in my arms before hugging her tightly.“He went out for work. Will you have breakfast?” I asked and she nodded before moving a little.“School?” she asked after some time when we still were having food and I am not even rushing her.“Not going!” I replied and she slowly nodded.I sat there after she walked away to her room and then suddenly stood up. I am not going to let him go like this no matter what.First, I need to know where did he even go. I rushed to our room and started searching all his things before getting only a few brochures in my hands.I was about to throw them away, but stilled looking at them. I numbly walked to the bed and sat down, staring at them.“Madam! Two people are here to see you.” Suddenly Maid announced and I nodded her to make them sit on the couch.I brushed my tears away and walked out still hold
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*Jay Pov*I felt her stirring in my arms and thought she would try to untangle herself from me like every time. However, she snuggled more holding me back tightly.“Good morning!” I whispered, pressing my lips to her cheek and saw her grinning with eyes still closed.“Good morning!” she mumbled and slowly sat up to make a bun of her hair while I stared at her lazily.“I took my first leave yesterday.” She said sighing.“And?” I asked, trailing my finger on her back.“I don’t want to go today, but I have to.” She replied, turning her head to glance at me.“Just two more days and it’s the weekend.” I said, assuring her with grin to which she glared at me.“Fine! I will go and get ready.” She said and was about to move away, but I held her hand and pulled her onto me with a force.“Today I will drop you both and will pick you up. We will go somewhere.” I said, smiling, but she shook her head.“We will come here soon and no need to go out.” She said and I nodded liking her idea more.“I w
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*Jhanvi Pov*“But why?” I asked while arranging the clothes on the bed in the order I want to place them in the cupboard.“My whole family is here and they want to meet you. I know you all shifted yesterday only and must have work to do. So, come to my house and meet them for dinner.” She requested.“Kalpana!” I said, sighing.“You can get rest with cooking too, and you must be tired with all the work.” She added.“Then shouldn’t I stay back and rest?” I asked and she laughed.“Please!” she pleaded and I finally accepted, but her next words made me stiffen.“Don’t bring Jay!” she suddenly said and I frowned at her words.“Why?” I asked not being able to keep the anger away.“Well, they are still angry with everything. Why make him face all that?” she asked, but I continued to frown.“I will call later.” I said and hung up before calmly placing the clothes inside the cupboard.“Most of the work is finished out there. What about here?” Jay asked, walking inside the room, but I kept sile
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“A wife?” I asked the people before me in a whisper.“Yes! And he has a son also who is eleven years old.” My darling assistant in this place said smugly and I know I can use darling along with her only when I want to be sarcastic.And I want to be sarcastic like hell otherwise I don’t know what will do after hearing this betrayal. He acted like he is interested in me, but he has a wife and son. How could he?I will kill him if I ever see him again. With that though I turned away from the group and started working with a force wishing the ground I am digging is his body.“You are here!” hearing those words made me stop and take a few breaths otherwise I know I will do whatever I was imagining.“And you are a married person with a son.” I said without moving and again started digging.“I…” he didn’t finish when we heard someone calling me.“Excuse me, your highness!” with those words I walked off ignoring his stare following me.After I covered everything and luckily with no other en
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*Nicole Pov*What am I doing in this school in the first place? I want to go home, but… but Mom will not listen to me. With that conversation going on I tried to ignore the students around me trying to bully me.“Hey! What are you doing to her? Leave her alone!” I heard those words and turned to see a girl nearly my age walking near to me and they all scrambled away immediately making me frown.“Why are you letting them bully you?” she demanded with a frown of her own and I felt like maybe she will even bully me after knowing the truth and everyone are scared of her too.“I…” I couldn’t reply, to which she sighed and started playing with her nails but still waited for my reply.“I have a better question. Why are they bullying you?” she asked and I know for sure she must be elder than me because I don’t think any twelve year old kid will talk like this.“Well?” she asked, raising her eyebrows.“Because my Dad left me.” I replied, knowing well she will not leave it and took a step back
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Before Ten years*Abdullah Pov*“Ali! The list of prospective brides have been made and sent by the kingdom council. Choose one if you want or else I will choose one for you.” I stated passing the file towards him over the table.However, he just sat there staring at me with a blank face before whispering, “I don’t want any of them.”“Did you choose anyone by yourself? Let me know her details and I will decide whether she is suitable to be a queen for this kingdom or not.” I said, hoping she is at least a princess of some small place.“No! I don’t want to marry at this age.” He said, frowning at me and I felt my minister stiffening beside me.“You are 21 years old, Ali. Why do you want to wait?” I asked, gesturing to the minister to keep calm.“All my friends are still studying further and you want me to marry?” he asked standing up.“I know! It was my mistake to send you to normal schools. I should have kept you within the kingdom, but your Mother was too stubborn. If she was here no
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*Nicole Pov*“Madam!” I looked away from the map to see a few workers standing before me.“Yes? Why are you all not working?” I asked them frowning.They looked at each other, but didn’t open their mouths and I looked around to see where Rahim is so that they can talk to him freely but he is no where in my sight.Then I glanced at the tags they are wearing before glancing at the map to find the spot where they are suppose to work.“Is something wrong with the spot or anything else?” I asked, but still they stayed silent and fidgeted in their places.“What happened?” we heard a new voice and turned to see Rahim walking near to us.“I don’t know! They are not saying anything.” I replied, gesturing the people.One of them stepped near to Rahim and talked in some language which I didn’t understand at all. So, I waited calmly for Rahim to explain.He slowly nodded and looked far away, which is actually their spot before replying to them in the same language and send them away.“Actually th
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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
