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,
The policemen stroded into the house."We can't let you hit him. We're here to arrest him so let us handle it." Officer malhar said.Arjun smiled at the officers, "You arrived just in time. Please arrest him. He committed murder and tried to blame someone else. I've sent you a video, it's the proof." "Please don't arrest my Utsav.. We can talk about this." Jigyasa shamelessly implored."Since you care about him so much, why don't you join him?" Arjun suggested.Jigyasa glared at him but uttered no words."Shameless woman." "Not only shameless, she's very evil." "Hmph. I can't believe I used to be friends with such a person." The guests mocked Jigyasa. It hurt Jigyasa but hurt someone else more. Her son, Dhruv.The policemen handcuffed Utsav and he was taken away. Arjun followed behind them."Jigyasa. Whatever happened today is something I won't be able to forget in a hurry. Mark my words, I'll make you pay for your sins sooner or later." Zara threatened before scrambling up to her
"Yes, she is. But she never really treated me like a child. She only fed me thoughts about how bad Zara was and that's why I can't help hurting her even when I don't want to." Dhruv sighed as he felt lighter after telling Arjun about his problem.Arjun reached out to tap Dhruv slightly on the shoulders, "I think you need to see a therapist. Come with me, I know a friend." Dhruv furrowed his brow, "No, I'm not seeing any therapist and I'm not going anywhere with you. Who knows? You might just be taking me to a police station." Arjun chuckled, "Trust me, you need a therapist and I promise not to turn you in. It can be our little secret." Dhruv narrowed his eyes at Arjun and released them after a while, "Fine. I'll come with you." ***********“Zara, I brought someone here to see you." Arjun said as he opened the door to her office.Zara pursed her lips, "Since when did you start bringing people along whenever you come to visit me? Anyways, tell me. Who is it?" Arjun hummed, "I won'
"Aisha, can you please attend my scheduled meeting at 12? I have somewhere to run to around that time." Zara typed on her laptop as she spoke.Aisha's face wore a fake smile, "I can totally do that." "I forgot I would need this. Aisha, can you please help me with the file on that locker? I really need some information from it." Zara pleaded but her eyes remained focus on the laptop.Aisha grinded her teeth, "Sure." She lazily paced towards the locker, picking up the file on it and turned back. Zara took a quick glance at Aisha, "Thank you so much for choosing to assist me with my work. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here." Zara appreciated Aisha with a smile."You're welcome Zee. It's the least I could do." Aisha said with a smile.There's actually a lot that I can do, but I'm choosing to wait for the right time. You're keeping me here so I can run errands for you despite being the managing director of such a company, the stupid things I have to endur
Zara shook her head in disappointment, "Arjun, she can't do such a thing. I've known Aisha since when we were little. She's not a greedy person. And she most certainly can't turn against me. She's my best friend, Arjun. And I trust her." Arjun pursed his lips, "I'm sorry, I just wanted you to be a little careful with people. You shouldn't trust people so much." Zara's lips lifted into a half smile, "I understand. But trust me, she's nothing of the sort." *********Arjun sipped from his cup of coffee as he stood in front of his office's glass wall, "How much time until the next programming?" Rahul took a quick glance at his notepad, "An hour." Arjun nodded."Uh, sir. A company's selling out their shares for as low as ten million. I was wondering if you were interested." Rahul stood behind Arjun, he leaned his head out to see the expression on Arjun's face after he said that.Arjun turned to Rahul, causing him to lean back immediately. "Let me have a look." "Okay sir." Rahul walke