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He was perched in his swivel chair working on his pending files when his eyes fell on the wall clock showing it was nearly 3 at noon. He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't realize it was already past lunchtime and she didn't come out of her room. Since he couldn't attend the meeting at the office he worked at home.A ghost of a smile stretched out on his lips when he recalled how she was drowning in his T-shirt that was reaching her mid-thigh. He got up, closed the lid of the laptop as he strolled out of the study, and straight went to check up on her. Upon reaching there he found her still sleeping clutching a cushion closer to her belly. He sat beside her head and tucked her hair behind her ear to have a clear look at her face. Her face had dried tears and the tip of her nose was red which only indicates she cried in her sleep because of the cramps. He just wanted to erase that pain but could only help her if she reciprocated his help. "Shanaya," He called her softly and
It was past dinner time and Natasha was still in the office working on a file. All the employees had gone an hour ago but Tarun stayed back knowing she would still be in her cabin. When the clock struck 9 he stood up from his seat and strolled towards her cabin. He knocked on the door once before entering and found her still occupied with the file. "Natasha it's already late, till how long you're planning to stay back," She looked up from the file and stared at the intruder with a bored look. "And why are you still here, it's already past your shift time to get going," She replied to him as she again busied herself with her work. "Enough, we are leaving," He said and snatched the file from her hand. "What the—I need to check them," She stood up from her chair trying to take the file back but he didn't let her. "You're exhausted from the day's work, go home and rest," He said this time calmly there was no playfulness in his voice as if he genuinely cared for her. She sighed in def
"Please Shanaya," his lips traced her nose as he pecked her small nose and her grip tightened on his biceps. "Just one chance," another peck on her right cheek. "Please little dove," another peck on the left cheek, and her breath became uneven. His gentle love-filled gesture made her resolve weak leaving her heart and mind in chaos. "For once, trust me," he begged, pecking her chin while her eyes went wide and her heart jackhammered inside her ribcage. Did he just beg her? The ruthless business tycoon Avyaansh Malhotra begging his wife for another chance. It was indeed shocking for her. His lips trailed on her face leaving soft kisses on her nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. In the battle of heart and mind, the heart always has the upper hand and she gave up for her love. For once she can trust him. "Avyaansh," she took his large palm on her soft hands and gazed into his hypnotizing icy blue eyes "Yes little dove," he said ever so gently that her heart skipped a beat at the endearm
"Sir, Mr. Singhania is here again. I told him to wait inside the meeting room" Tarun informed him when he was checking on the pending files. For the last two days, he stayed with Shanaya taking care of her, and didn't come to the office so there was a lot of work that needed his attention. Today she went to college and after dropping her he came to his office. It was indeed the best days of his life, trying chocolate cake recipes with her, and sometimes watching her favorite series with her. Before Shanaya came into his life, all these things were cringe for him but she likes those things so he can't say no to her. Now he looks forward to spending his time with her. Slowly but eventually their relationship is progressing. She gave him the chance to win her trust back and he would go to the extent to win her trust. They decided to take each step at a time. She was too innocent for this cruel world. Sometimes he just wants to hide her and never let her see the ugly side of this world.
Shanaya came home early from her college and after freshening up she made her way towards the kitchen. Sarah left after making her lunch as she had to go to her daughter's school. It's been a week since Avyaansh told her the truth about Natasha and asked her for another chance. Things have fallen into place. She moved into his bedroom on Avyaansh's demand. Now they sleep together with her in his arms. Every day he drops her to her college and a driver comes to pick her up from her college who's also there to protect her. This thing Avyaansh arranged for her but she doesn't need to know. Shanaya looked around the kitchen and lifted her shirt sleeves as she took out the ingredients she needed to bake a cake. She watched easy tutorials from the internet all the way home. But when she attempted to bake it turned out to be a mess. Huffing out she finally dialled Reema Bi's number. She wanted to learn how to bake a cake before Avyaansh's birthday which is tomorrow and she wanted to sur
He saw her setting the cake on the dining table while she was keenly engrossed in her work; he watched her with a keen interest. She was wearing satin nightwear in a pastel green color and a shrug over her nightdress with shorts that reached above her knee. She tugged a strand behind her ear when it fell over her face blocking her view, still engrossed in her work. She glanced over her shoulder and smiled while he arched a brow eyeing her from head to toe. A smile formed on his lips as he watched her lighting the candle. She held the knife in front of him and ushered him to cut the cake. "How did you know it's my birthday?" He questioned as he took the knife from her. "I have my ways" She answered, straightening her invisible collar in pride and he bit his smile looking at her antics. As he began to cut the cake she shrieked "No" halting his movement. He looked at her with furrowed brows. "Make a wish first," She spoke out, slapping her forehead. "I wish you will always be mine," H
He pulled back when she was out of breath. He stared at her reddened face while her eyes were closed. She sucked deep breaths through her swollen lips. His own breathing was ragged."Hands up little dove," he rasped in her ear kissing the earlobe. She trembled with the assertiveness of his voice but obliged. He yanked the top off her head and tossed it on the floor and now she sat on the dining table with her unadjusted black bra and shorts on. She abruptly covered her chest and fixed her bra sensing his heated gaze on her suddenly made her all shy and flustered. His eyes darted on her erected bud through the lacy black fabric and felt his bulge hardening at the sight, how beautiful she looked right now. Soft breathing.Hooded eyes.Flushed face with arousal.He hooked her legs around his waist, clasping the back of her thighs. Her hands instantly proceeded behind his neck as she wrapped her dainty arms around his neck. Her brows creased when he turned and started walking. "Wh…" her
A woosh of cool breeze caressed her bare legs making her stir in sleep. She scooted back to the warmth around her frame. She was still in her daze when she felt his arms snaking around her waist and she was yanked back to the hard chest. Her eyes fluttered as she groggily opened her eyes, what came into her view was a pair of blue ice staring down at her with a smile on his lips. She returned the smile, turning around and making herself comfortable. "Good morning" she mumbled, nestling her face in his chest. He guided two of his fingers under her chin and made her look up. Avyaansh pecked her lips once before wishing her "Good morning" and again captured her lips. "Avyaansh'' she faked a scowl hiding her smile and the rosiness creeping on her face. He hovered over her now completely, pushing the hair behind her ears as he gazed into her brown orbs. Her eyes are so clear, so warm and so deep. He felt sinking into the ocean of her eyes. " what are you looking at?" She asked now
“I started working as your nanny when you were just five years old. You were a timid child, hesitant to warm up to strangers. However, it didn't take long for me to encourage you, and soon you began to form a bond with me. There came a time when I had to leave my job to look after my brother when he fell ill. But when I received the call saying you fell sick and missing me, I rushed back to you without hesitation. Since then, I've been living here with you. All this time, I believed your mother had passed away, as I had been told. Not once did I suspect that you weren't his real daughter.” Reema Bi said the last part with a frown, sitting on the bed, gently stroking Shanaya's hair as she lay with her head in her lap.“Even I didn't imagine in my worst nightmare of him being a murderer of my parents and pretending to be a father figure all these years,” she sniffed and the tremble in her body didn't go unnoticed by Reema bi who felt a tug in her heart. “He showed so much love and care l
The commotion from outside echoed through the opulent halls as Ryan dashed inside, the guards followed closely behind him with weapons, cladded in a black suits with earpieces on ears, their faces set in grim determination.The guards stood behind Avyaansh, waiting for his command to spring into action. Reluctantly, he broke the embrace that held him captive against his will. Standing beside Shanaya, he intertwined his fingers with hers and ordered the guards. “Take him to my warehouse and call the doctor to treat his wounds. He should be healed enough to take my wrath. He souldn't just die so easily,”He glanced at Shanaya from the corner of his eye, but she remained impassive, even after hearing his plans for Rajeev, she didn't show any reaction which he was expecting. Deep down, she had accepted the truth and recognized the real monster. Rajeev was no longer her concern. How Avyaansh chose to make him pay was not her business anymore.Everyone around her had only fed her lies—wheth
While they were standing aiming their guns against each other. There was a commotion at the entrance that drew Rajeev's attention and he went alert. Avyaansh smirked looking at Rajeev's blanched face losing its colors. Ryan has already surrounded the mansion with their guards. Outside, the armed men surged forward like a dark tide, their movements swift and calculated. They spread out around the mansion, a well-coordinated assault aimed at dismantling Rajeev's defenses. The guards, once confident in their numbers, now found themselves outmatched, falling one by one to the relentless onslaught. The sharp crack of gunfire punctuated the air, mingling with the shouts of men caught in the throes of battle. Each confrontation was brutal and swift; the sound of bodies hitting the ground echoed through the mansion. Neil, battered and bruised, slowly rose from the ground, the metallic taste of blood lingering on his lips. He wiped the crimson streak from his mouth with a shaky hand. With ea
Shanaya's world shattered in an instant. The foundation of her reality crumbled beneath her feet. She felt a surge of anger and confusion, mixed with a deep sense of grief. How could the person she thought was her father turned out to be the devil? The weight of the truth settled upon her like a ton of bricks, and she felt as if the ground beneath her was crumbling. Her mind raced, trying to process the implications of what she had just learned. The once familiar and safe image of her father had been shattered, replaced by a dark and sinister reality.Shanaya's tears swelled, blurring her vision, she found herself engulfed in a sea of emotions - a tumultuous mix of anger, confusion, and heartbreak. The room seemed to constrict around her, suffocating her with its oppressive weight, making it hard to breathe. Her legs trembled as she approached the man holding a gun in his hand. Avyaansh stood facing Rajeev, who ominously aimed a gun at him. Shanaya, despite her trembling legs, walke
Flashback;Harsh was returning with his family from their delightful vacation in Switzerland. As they emerged from the airport, his chauffeur was already waiting with the sleek car. He gently held little Shanaya in his arms, her eyelids heavy with sleep. Taking the keys, he dismissed the driver and settled into the driver's seat. The car glided away as the night drew closer. "Mumma, I wan ish cleam,"(I want ice cream) three-year-old Shanaya uttered in her adorable, gibberish voice, Her big, expressive brown eyes gazed out of the window. "Darling, you already had two ice creams before the flight; it's not good for you, you might catch a cold," her mother gently told her, causing Shanaya to pout and glance at her dad with her big brown eyes as if bribing her father. Seated on her mother's lap, Shanaya looked up at Harsh as he was driving the car, focusing on the road. "Daddy, I wann ish cleam," Shanaya insisted, tugging at her father's shirt. "Alright, sweetheart, we'll be there in no
"And now, it's your turn," Rajeev uttered as he retrieved a gun from the inner pocket of his coat, aiming it directly at Avyaansh. ”Wait,” Neil's voice echoed sharply in the living room, cutting through the tense air like a knife as he approached them, passing by Avyaansh, and positioning himself next to Rajeev, his eyes fixed on Avyaansh who knelt before them. "Why the rush, Dad?" Neil's words carried a mix of anger and frustration, his gaze piercing into Avyaansh. "I still have unfinished business with him, a debt to settle. He held me captive in that fucking warehouse, giving me endless torment, relentless beatings," Neil's recount of the ordeal was laced with bitterness.As Neil spoke, Avyaansh met his gaze with a smug expression, a silent taunt that seemed to convey a message of 'you deserve far worse.' The sight fueled Neil's anger, his frustration bubbling over as he strode purposefully towards Avyaansh, delivering a powerful blow to his jaw. Avyaansh's head snapped to the side
Avyaansh was driving his car when Ryan's call came in. Swiftly plugging his ear pods, he answered, "Yes Ryan," his attention divided between the conversation and the road ahead. "Your assumptions were spot on. He had strategically placed his dogs around your mansion," Ryan's voice relayed over the phone. Just two days prior, he had touched down in India, setting the stage for what lay ahead.“Shanaya is en route to Singhania house. You handle the rest. I'll be at the mansion in fifteen minutes,” he ordered over the phone. Ryan replied in agreement before ending the call, shifting his focus back to the task of driving.As he arrived at the mansion, a truck of guards stationed outside the grand estate immediately caught his attention. Several men, armed with rifles, stood vigilantly at the entrance and scattered around the porch, their stern expressions painting a picture of seriousness and tension. As he glanced at the cluster of men, a smirk played on his lips, exuding an air of confi
It was pitch-black outside while he was inside the gym room of his penthouse. The stillness of the room was broken by the rhythmic thuds of his fists against the punching bag, echoing through the darkness. It was like he was battling his inner demons under the cover of night. With each punch, he unleashed a torrent of pent-up frustration and anger. Sweat poured down his face, drenching his brow. His eyes blazed like fiery embers, fueled by the intensity of his rage. The force of his blows reverberated through the punching bag, causing it to shake violently. It was as if her words had ignited a fire within him, consuming his every thought. “How could you, Avyaansh? How could you stoop so low? My father, the man I've known my entire life, is not capable of such a heinous act. I don't believe in your false accusations, even if I am dying”. He was so consumed by his rage that he wasn't even concerned about his bleeding knuckles. He ripped off his gloves with his teeth and unleashed his b
The car was zooming down the empty road, moving swiftly in the dark night. The cool breeze brushed against her face, soft and gentle. She sat quietly, staring out the window, lost in her thoughts. He was driving, stealing glances at her every now and then. They hadn't said a word to each other for the past half an hour. Her shallow breaths were the only sound in the car. His phone suddenly beeped with a notification. He swiftly grabbed his phone and saw Ryan's name flashing on the screen. Bringing the car to a stop at the end of the bridge, he turned his head towards her. She remained still, her gaze fixed on the window. "Let's go down the bridge, there's a beautiful lake nearby. We can spend some time there," he suggested, unbuckling his seatbelt. Before he could assist her, she took the initiative and opened her car door, stepping out. He let out a sigh and followed suit, joining her by her side. “Shanaya, won't you talk to me,” He asked, sitting on the bonnet of his car while she