Riya dropped her phone in surprise, "Nothing!" She responded in a sing song tone.Bani narrowed her eyes at Riya, "Didn't look like nothing. Tell me what you were doing here." Riya rolled her eyes, "Hey you're just a cleaner here okay? So act like it. Now get on with your work before I'm forced to hit you."Bani glared at her, "You didn't have to be so rude. I'm sure you're up to something silly, that's why you were so startled. Hmph." "Yeah whatever. Now get out!" Riya roared, gesturing towards the door. Bani left, washed over by embarrassment."Stupid girl. She made me drop my phone. I hope it's okay." Riya said as she picked up phone.***********"You always have a bad habit of never arriving on time." Riya didn't let the approaching man get to her before scolding him."Ugh, come on. I was on set. Besides, I'm only ten minutes late." Krish removed his sunshades as he got to her.Riya turned away from him with crossed arms, "Still. You should apologize." Krish massaged his foreh
Arjun frowned after reading the message, he dropped his phone, moving his hand towards the landline."Report to my office immediately." Arjun ordered, clocking the landline in position almost immediately.Rahul opened the door, "Here I am sir.""Find out what's going on in hall B at eight thirty right now." Arjun instructed.Rahul made a few scrolls through his phone and found the answer, "A huge party. A lot of people would be attending. And there are..""Who's the host?" Arjun cut in.Rahul went through his phone again, "Some man named Krish Tandan. He's celebrating the success of the new movie he featured in. Oh and there's a co host." Arjun hummed, "Who?" "Riya.. Riya Verma." Rahul said.A smirk creeped upon Arjun's face, "Cancel whatever I have scheduled for eight thirty. I have something else to handle.""But sir, you.." Rahul said.********"Babe, look over there. He came! I can't wait to see him get a phobia attack when this place gets rowdy." Riya whispered behind Krish's e
"Nowhere…we were just..going to the toilet." Haider said."Yes yes." Sam added."The restroom is that way but you two were heading towards the exit. Now come with me." Arjun's man pulled Sam and Haider back to the party."Krish, what is this? So you don't only plot in acting but now in reality? I'm disappointed." Mr Norman scolded.Krish lowered his head, overwhelmed by disgrace. "Mr director, I…I promise it's not like that. That man up there embarrassed my girl. I just wanted to help her get back at him." "So stupid of you." Mr Norman retorted."He was busy defending his girl as If he didn't plan the whole thing with her. Man took his acting job personal." Manav, a jealous colleague scorned at Krish."Riya is such a wicked person. Who would try to use someone's illness against them? That's such a lowly act." A woman amongst the crowd mocked Riya.Krish and Riya endured the taunts of the people, none uttered a word. While Krish tried to calm himself so he wouldn't burst out in annoya
Krish halted in his tracks immediately and turned slowly."You're not escaping from here so easily. You'll pay for your crimes, foolish man." Krish's eyes reddened in anger as his eyes met Manav's.A policeman walked over to Krish, putting him on handcuffs too."I'll get back at you for this." Krish gritted in anger and Manav let out a mocking laughter."You can't do anything to me, enjoy your stay in prison." Manav sneered as Krish was being led out of the hall together with Riya.With the hosts arrested, the party came to an abrupt end and the hall got deserted in minutes.*********"Hello there, Zara." Arjun smiled as he flinged the door to the office open.Zara's gaze moved from her laptop to the man in front of her, "Oh hi Mr Arjun. How are you doing today?"Arjun pursed his lips, "You said we are friends right? So why are you still so formal with me?" Zara's lip curved into a half smile, "Apologies. It just sounds so odd for me to address you informally, you know? Especially wh
Arjun moved back from the impact of the slap, "What was that for?" Zara's anger disappeared upon the realization of what she had just done.She swallowed hard, "I'm.. I'm really sorry Arjun. I didn't mean to…" "It's fine, I understand. I saw how you suddenly changed after that phone call and it's why I was so insistent on knowing who called." Arjun explained with sincerity in each word.Zara lowered her head in embarrassment as her action attracted the attention of the customers."Come with me, I'll tell you everything." Zara said softly and turned on her heels with Arjun following closely.The moment Arjun slammed the car's door shut, Zara started crying.Arjun frowned, "Hey Zara, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" He said as he brought out a handkerchief from his shirt, handing it to her.Zara dabbed the cloth on her face as she inhaled deeply, "The person who called me was my stepmom, Jigyasa Khan." She quivered as she spoke."You have a stepmom?" Arjun asked, sounding surprised.
"Hey mama." Utsav called as he walked into the room."Utsav, I've told you several times to address me with sweet names…calling me mama makes me feel old." Jigyasa complained.Utsav smirked, "My bad baby. How bout that?" "That sounds so sexy." Jigyasa wrapped her arms around his neck as they shared a nose kiss. Jigyasa heard footsteps approaching the room, she quickly pulled away from Utsav."Make sure to treat my daughter like a queen okay? I don't want her going through work stress and relationship stress, understood?" "Yes mother. I'll do my best to keep her very happy." Utsav played along with her."Wow." Zara appeared at the door."Oh dear, you're here. Have you come for Utsav? We were just talking about you." Jigyasa said, feigning affection in her voice."You're unusually sweet, any problem?" Zara inquired with narrowed eyes.Jigyasa paced towards her, stroking Zara's arms softly, "Don't say that. I'm always sweet towards you. You just annoy me sometimes and that's okay righ
Zara's eyes widened in surprise, "Mom. That's such a big decision. Please give me some time to give it some thought." Jigyasa adjusted herself on the bed, "But what is there to think about? Utsav is such a good boy and besides you're not getting any younger, you have to get married someday." Zara took Jigyasa's hand, holding it tightly."Mom, try to understand. Marriage is such a big deal. Besides, I don't…I don't want to get married to Utsav." Jigyasa's face twisted in anger but she maintained composure, "Why did you say that? Why can't you get married to him?"Zara rose up from the bed, "I don't really like him. The only reason I'm still with him is because you like him a lot. He's the only one you've ever approved of. But honestly if it were up to me, we'd have broken up a long time ago."With Zara's back in front of Jigyasa, She glared daggers at her. "If it's about that then you really don't have to worry. After you two get married, you'll learn to love him." Jigyasa persuade
The guests became spectators, watching the drama unfold in silence."Why are you trying to stop this wedding? Who are you?!" Jigyasa erupted.Zara stared at Arjun in surprise, "Arjun? What are you doing here? Please go away." Zara said even though she didn't want him to leave. Utsav rose up in anger, "You! How dare you show up to ruin my wedding? Have you no shame?" Arjun remained calm and collected depsite Utsav's words, "I should be the one asking you that, Utsav Singh." Arjun walked casually into the house, "I can't let this wedding take place. Zara is being forced into marriage and I can't let that happen to her." Jigyasa stood with her arms akimbo, "Zara's not being forced into anything.""Jigyasa Khan. I've heard a lot about you. You're a very smart woman but fortunately I'm smarter." Arjun smiled, revealing a perfect dentition.Jigyasa rounded the wedding altar, stopping in front of Arjun. "What do you mean?" Arjun stood taller than Jigyasa, he lowered his cold gaze on her,