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5 ACE MEMBERS
1. Namit Khanna2. Dhruv Kapoor3. Arjun Malhotra4. Kiaan Chauhan5. Hredhaan RajvanshThe above are the members of the 5 Ace Group.The story Yet Again is of the first member of the group, Namit Khanna.Everything about this book will be revealed in the later chapters of this book.Samaira******I woke up at 6 a.m. despite sleeping at 4 in the morning. This temporary insomnia occurs whenever I get nightmares of that night. I still can't forget what happened 3 years ago.It's not like I never tried, but that dreadful memory doesn't leave me alone.After getting up from bed, I did my morning chores and got ready in my jogging clothes.I was not a morning person before but I have changed now.I went down to go to the nearby park for jogging. I saw Ishu Bhai already waiting for me.No one leaves me alone after that incident. No matter if it's jogging or shopping, someone always tags along, and if not, then there are bodyguards hired by Dad to follow me. I know they are being protective but I have started to feel caged.Well, there is one more reason why Bhai started to come along with me to jog, Adya.Yes, my best friend Adya. I and Adya met in college. Bhai was a senior.
Samaira******My father is a renowned businessman. He and Rishabh Uncle started their organization when they were not even married. He recently retired from the post of CEO and bequeathed it to Ishu Bhai. Ishaan Kashyap(my Ishu Bhai) has become a popular name now, he has worked day and night to earn that post and everyone's trust for himself. My family wanted me to work in Dad's company but I denied.I understand how protective they are but when it came to my career, I took my stand and told them that I will make my own identity.Convincing them was one hell of a task but Bhai helped me. And that's how I ended up in M.N.K Industries. It's not a big firm like my father's but I love working here. No one here knows my real identity. I am appreciated for my work and that's what I always wanted."Hey, what are you thinking? Go, get ready. We need to leave soon. Your clothes are in the closet." Adya told me and I came out of my incessant thoughts. I and
Namit******It's 7 in the morning and my plane is about to land. It's been more than 3 years but I couldn't gather the courage in those 3 years to come to India, where my family resides. I was so much filled with hatred towards her that I detached myself from everything which reminds me of her. I never came back to Delhi because I knew she too lives here and it won't be easy for me. I agree I was being a coward but not anymore. I left because of her and now I came back only because of her.My plane landed and now I am headed towards M.N.K Industries. Yeah I know it's too early but I am being impatient. I want to see her. I came to know about her being an employee in my Uncle's company not long ago. I reached at 8 in the office. When I was about to go further towards the lift the receptionist stopped me and started asking me who do I want to meet, if I have an appointment, and that literally irritated me. No one ever dared to talk to me like that and when I turn
FLASHBACK(3 MONTHS BACK)Namit******I got up with a severe headache. I drank a lot last night. It has become a habit now, whenever I miss her terribly I drink too much. I looked around and saw I was on the 3 floors of my building where I have set up my own minibar. I was not a fan of drinking but now I drink till I get unconscious so that I don't think about her. There are only two important things in my life now, my work and alcohol, either I work tirelessly or I drink. The more I get myself engaged the easier it gets for me to not think for her.But what am I doing in my mini-bar, the last I remember I was with a client yesterday night in Peter's club and I drank a lot.....that's all I remember.I got up holding my head because the pain was really killing me. I went towards the lift and pressed the button for 4 floors. I went directly towards my room and watched the time. Shit, it's 12 p.m. Today was supposed to be the meeting with Italian clie
FLASHBACK(3 MONTHS BACK) CONTINUED.....Namit******I never knew that I will ever have to deal with a situation like this one day. But I am thankful that I have these two idiots beside me. So now we are seated in the living room and obviously, they need answers, I too need answers but I don't know whom should I ask. I think I will have to figure it out later but before that, I need to tell Arjun and Dhruv the truth because only they can help me in finding those answers."Namit, we are waiting. You said you will tell us everything that's why we stopped bombarding our questions on you. But for that, you have to speak."Arjun said. I can see how worried and anxious they are, and to tell them what happened I have to start from the beginning."I saw her in college in Dhruv's section when I went to return his jacket. She was so cheerful, so fun-loving. I couldn't take my eyes off her. I had never seen someone like her. Dhruv was not in the class so I was
Namit******I went into the house with uncle and I was mentally prepared to be scolded by everyone, afterall everyone was hurt because of my selfish nature. But I can't tell them that I was being selfish in order to not hurt them as I knew if they would have seen my previous self they would have gotten hurt for sure. I went into the living room and there I saw Nitya, Riddhi and Rohit talking to each other and watching a movie. Rohit is Neeraj uncle's son and my cousin and Riddhi is his wife. Riddhi,Rohit,me , Dhruv and Arjun are childhood friends. We all studied in same school and after that Rohit and Riddhi went to Germany to study. I, Dhruv and Arjun went to New York where Arjun chose to study law and me and Dhruv chose business management. Riddhi always loved Rohit but Rohit was unaware of her feelings but finally she confessed to him in Germany and he reciprocated her feelings. They got married 7 months back in India but I didn't attend. I had my reason which only
Samaira******I was getting ready for the party. My family already reached there and we girls were running late."Sammy we are getting late, come out fast." I heard Adya yelling from outside."If Aditi had brought anything simple for me I would have been at the party right now Adya." I replied to her while wearing the dress. Seriously I don't know why Aditi brought something like this. Even though the dress is very beautiful but I really hate gathering unwanted attention. It's a silver nude colour cold shouldered gown with butterfly sleeves having a v-neckline and low v-back.It's a silver nude colour cold shouldered gown with butterfly sleeves having a v-neckline and low v-backI tried to convince Aditi but even Adya supported her and I finally had to agree to wear it. I really liked it but I don't feel confident in presenting myself in front of so many people in this dress and that's the reason I was taking more time."Sammy it's 7
Namit******I reached the venue of the party earlier as I was the organiser. As the clock struck 7 p.m people started joining and my eyes were searching only for her. I was getting anxious and the thoughts of her not coming to the party clouded my mind."Namit, come here son." Dad called me and I went to him. He introduced me to none other than Samaira's parents. I greeted them and was soon introduced to all her family members except her. My thought of her not coming to the party was becoming a reality but when dad asked Arvind uncle "Where is Samaira?" to which uncle replied, "She will be here shortly with her friends." and after hearing that I sighed in relief. I called Aditi to inform her about the backside entrance so that Samaira doesn't have to face the paparazzi at the front gate, which will only make her feel uncomfortable. I went to second floor as that was totally arranged for youngsters. I was getting anxious and my eyes were glued to the gate.
Dhriti/Samaira******"Stop panicking, di.""I can't Simmi. Guests have started to come and I have to go down in half an hour but my dress is not here yet." I said pacing around in the dressing room of the reception hall."Chill Sammy, Your dress will be here in no time. And it's your reception so you can go late. There is no worry." said Adya trying to calm me down."I hope they deliver my dress soon.""They will Sammy Di. Here, drink this juice and calm your nerves." Sonia handed me a glass of juice. I drank the whole glass of it but was still not able to pacify myself."Mrs. Khanna, calm down, otherwise if your husband will get to know that your panic mode is on, he will even cancel the reception," I couldn't agree more with Aditi as she was right. But I had managed to not let that news reach my husband."I know Ady, and that's what I am worried about more."Namit's dress arrived in the morning and mine didn't. I was
Dhriti/Samaira******"Sama, love, are you ready?" Namit asked, coming inside the room."Namit, I don't know what to wear." He chuckled looking at my puzzled state and chose clothes for me.I smiled inwardly thinking that I tricked him again into choosing my clothes. As whenever I had to look good for Namit, I would act like I am confused and my sweet husband would help me by choosing for me. That was the secret he wasn't aware of."Baby, you know you don't have to act. I can choose your clothes daily and I would love to do that." He said, smiling sheepishly at me.My eyes widened at his statement. Feeling embarrassed I covered my face with my palms.I had presumed my truth was hidden but I was wrong.Chuckling, he came towards me and pulled me in his embrace."How did you find out?" I asked, still hugging him."Well, I heard it when you were talking to Adya last night.""I am sorry." I apologized for being
Namit******Listening to her melodic voice while she was wrapped in my arms, that's what heaven feels like.After that fight, I wanted peace and here she is, my peace with me, laying her head on my chest while I was half laying on the bed and my little wifey is humming a song playing with my fingers at the same time.I had no idea what she was trying to do, but she seemed so cute pressing my fingers and kissing them."What are you doing love?" My curiosity made me ask that question from her."Easing your pain," she replied while she was too busy with my fingers."Easing my pain?""Hmmm." She replied leaving lots of kisses on them. Turning her towards me, I looked into her eyes which seemed sad. Caressing her cheeks with my thumb I asked,"What happened?""Nothing," she replied not meeting my gaze but I again made her look at me."Say it," I demanded."I was scared, thinking what would have happened
Namit********FLASHBACK[FEW HOURS AGO]********The paparazzi were there as they were informed by Kiaan about me and Sama's arrival from Greece. It was necessary to take Alex out of his shell.After coming out of the airport, we saw Kiaan already waiting for us in the car disguising himself as a driver. We stepped into the car along with Xavier and then Sama asked the most awaited question, "What's going on? Is there any change in plan?""Just this media thing was the only change in plan, sister," replied Kiaan. Kiaan stopped the car in front of the restaurant and I, Sama and Xavier went inside leaving Kiaan in the car itself.Arjun and Dhruv were there in the restaurant disguising themselves as others.I made Sama eat something at the restaurant and then after 15 minutes it was time for the next part of the plan. Sama knew what she had to do so she got up and rushed towards the washroom. The CCTVs were already managed by Dhru
Samaira/Dhriti******I was shocked to see the same old man talking with Namit whom I helped once crossing the road the day I took Namit on a date. Namit introduced him as Mr.Oleg Kozlov, grandfather's friend and the founder of 5 Ace Group.Whenever I heard of him I used to think he would be having an intimidating personality, but I was so wrong. His personality was anything but intimidating, his jovial nature made me surprised. When I told Namit he was the same man I met on the day of our date he too got shocked as he was unaware of him being in London at that time."You are so funny," I said laughing at a joke passed by Kozlov grandpa."That I am, young lady.""You guys look like you know each other from ages," commented Namit."Of course we know each other for ages. She grew up in front of me until that fateful incident." grandpa replied. He became sad at the last part and me too. He told me I have got aquaphobia because I was near
Samaira/Dhriti******I sighed looking at the pile of clothes that were lying on the bed."Sama, are you..." he was trying to ask whether I was ready or not but stopped in mid as his question was answered by the pile of clothes that were scattered around."Namit, I don't know what to wear. Help me, please." I whined making puppy eyes."You look great in everything, love.""I am serious.""And I am batman," he said laughing at his joke."It was not funny.""Ok, ok. Tell me what's wrong with these clothes?""I don't know. I am just confused.""Let me clear your confusion". He took out some decent clothes from the pile and gave it to me saying that they will look nice on me and my plan was successful. I wanted to look good for Namit but was so confused to decide what to wear so I took time in getting ready as I knew when he will come looking for me then surely will help me choosing what to wear.Grinnin
Namit******"Namit, I am fine.""No, you are not." She pouted hearing me and while chuckling at her cute antics I picked her up in my arms.Sama was hungry and wanted to cook something as she knows I don't know much about cooking but after tiring her with our lovemaking session I didn't want her to do anything, so I decided to cook for her with her guidance."You know I have legs too," she said moving her legs up and down in my arms."Thanks for enlightening me."Narrowing her eyes at me she said," I can walk.""Sama, you are sore and before you retaliate, no, I am not letting you walk. I will take you wherever you want to go.""Why are you so stubborn?" she mumbled."I learned it from you, my love."She stopped when she realized that the ball was in my court. Placing her on the kitchen counter, I asked dramatically, "What do you want to eat, Madame?"Playing along she replied, "What do you have on
Namit******Grabbing my collar with both of her hands she shouted,"What do you think of yourself huh? Are you some God or what? You do whatever you feel is right without even thinking about me. You say that you love me, then why the hell you did that?"I was stunned to see her that form. I had never seen her this angry, not even when I married her by telling lie. I didn't get hurt when she slapped me, but what's hurting me was her hurtful expression."How could you do that to me?" she asked in disbelief.I had no idea that she will be this mad knowing that it was me who brought her here and not any kidnapper. But am I so wrong that she is so angry with me? All I wanted was to keep her safe, I didn't want to hurt her in the process but it looks like she got hurt and all because of me."Sama, I...""STOP.," she said and moved backward."Just stay there Mr.Khanna. Don't you dare come near me." She called me Mr.Khanna inst
Namit******Taking her petite form in my arms, I descended the stairs. I can't wait for her to gain consciousness, it will be too late till then. Before Alex could do something I had to make sure Sama is safe."What the hell happened?" Dhruv yelled being shocked after looking at her. I explained to him everything and went outside where Arjun was already waiting for me in his car."Namit," Dhruv called me and I turned around."Take care of her."Smiling at him I replied, "I will.""And take care of yourself too." Nodding at him, I sat in the car with my wife in my arms.Arjun drove to the airport where my private jet was. I went inside the plane and the first thing I did was settled her on the bed. The flight took off and we reached our destination in 3 and a half hours.I was glad that she didn't wake up but at the same time was worried too. I called Xavier and asked him to be at the place where I was going.It w