All Chapters of Past or Present #1,#2,#3: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

*Nicole Pov*“Sure! I will get it done.” I said with a smile and turned around leaving the place with the same smile until I reached my cabin.The moment I sat down, I glared at the door, wishing I can hit that man’s face right now. Because of that king this guy is treating me like a failure.It’s been two weeks since I returned and because I came back in the middle of the project my boss just made my competitor the promotion I wished for and now that Jack is irritating me like hell.I can’t blame my boss because no matter what is the reason, I came back without finishing the project. I glanced at my phone in surprise to see two missed calls from Rahim. Why is he calling me now? If he is calling me to ask about anything regarding the project, I will kill him along with Jack.I took a deep breath and called him glancing at the files before me which I have to go through. How did I fell to do this desk job from the field work?“Madam?” he asked the moment he lifted the call.“How are yo

*Nicole Pov*“Finally!” I whispered clearing the last particles and smiled looking at the small article we found today morning.I just sat before it trying to not disturb anything if it is too delicate and I don’t know what time it is but all I know is we finally had one important achievement and I am sure we will achieve more.“Is it done?” I screamed, but concentrated on holding on to the article so that I will not let it slip from my hands.Otherwise all the work will go into drainage or shall I say into the desert. I took a deep breath and glanced to my side to see Ali standing there along with Rahim.Then I glanced to my other side to see the team looking at me. I sighed and placed the article carefully before standing up.“It’s a success.” I said, smiling at my team who cheered, except one before walking off.Then I glanced at Ali expecting him to be happy but all he is giving a blank expression. I smiled at Rahim, who smiled back and walked off.“What happened?” I asked, frown

*Ali Pov*I wanted to talk to her and tell her everything that happened because of which I was unable to reach her. But I should have known my Father would do something like this.“I need to talk to her.” I said, looking at him, but he shook his head.“It is not a good omen to look at the bride before the wedding. And tomorrow morning you can talk to her as much as you want to.” He said shaking his head.“Why did you bring all this wedding business this sudden? We just returned today morning.” I asked, rubbing my neck feeling irritated and anxious to run away to some place.“It is needed to present Harsha to our people. They will not take his position seriously if you don’t get married to her as per our customs. This will benefit your son.” He replied and I don’t have any words after that.After missing so much of his life, I know I will do anything for my son. This is the time to make up for everything.But what about Jhanvi? Maybe, she can still be my friend and the marriage can be

*Ali Pov*“Going somewhere?” I heard the voice and I broke off from my thoughts to see Father standing before us.Then I realized that the jet didn’t take off making me frown and I glanced at Harsha to see him frowning at both of us.“Yes! I told you, right?” I asked Father hoping he didn’t get my plan.“You are not going anywhere near that woman.” He warned me and started instructing the pilot who is standing near to Father.How did he get to know about our plan? I thought thinking about the people who knew and started calculating the person that could be behind this.“That woman will never come to this place and you know well about it. So, both of you get down from this jet.” He continued and suddenly Harsha stood up from his seat.“You all lied to me. You all lied that she will be here.” Harsha started shouting at both my Father and me.“This is not the way for a prince to act.” My father scolded him.“I want my Mom.” He screamed more.“I told you to stay away, but you never listen

*Ali Pov*What should I tell her? Should I tell her that it is my mistake to decide not to have any contact with her anymore after remembering Jhanvi and my son? Or should I tell her that my decision was right?How can I know whether my decision was right or wrong? It was a situation where I felt I deceived two very important people and I need to make it right, but I know I wouldn’t be able to do it if I had contact with Nicole even through phone.When will I get the answers to my questions and when will I be able to reply to her questions? All I know at present is I need to tell her as much as I can.“I am sorry.” Her words stopped my thought process while she gave a small smile.She is apologizing? For what? And she is smiling while here I was expecting her to be angry at me. I shook my head to clear the confusion and ask her about it directly.“Why?” I asked her frowning.“I reacted over the top this morning. I mean I had no right to react like that.” She explained.“No right?” th