"He doesn't love me yet. But I've seen the way his eyes soften when he thinks I'm not looking."
-Rishika Vikas Singh Rathore
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In Ahmedabad, SM restaurant,
Time, 9:20 PM
Siya was sitting in the cabin of her restaurant. There was a knock on her door." Come in" she replied softly while continuing to type something on her laptop.
Saksham. Her restaurant manager and also her kind of unpaid secretary came inside and went to her desk. " Excuse me, are you going somewhere Siya?" He said in a bit of frustration.
Her fingers immediately froze as she looked up nervously and awkwardly smiled and said," umm... Sorry saksham. Woh me kidhu tu ne I have a marriage to attend. So...."
(I told you naa)
"Ohh hello, I am not going to handle this all bullshit alone here. Ye sare log naye hai kisiko kuch nahi ata me akela apne dimag ka bhaji Pau nahi karne wala" he spoke with a hint of exhaustion and annoyance.
( All people don't know anything. I am not going to make bhaji pau of my mind while dealing with them alone)
Siya has recently started her 8th restaurant
And as she always does she has chosen young and fresh adults for servers and other workers.
Siya sighed slightly and said," I know it's all exhausting for you and i really appreciate your efforts for me and this...."
"I don't want appreciation, i want money. Paise chaiye mereko paisa"
Saksham cut her sentence and spoke curtly.
(I want money only money)
Siya looked at him for a while then said," paise nahi lekin chapal zarur milegi wo bhi lambi heels vali, chahiye?"
( Not Money but yes my Sandal is ready for you even with heels, want it?)
Saksham rolled his eyes and said," kanjoos kahi ki..."
( Such a stingy person)
It was Siya's turn to roll her eyes and said," shut up saksham. Stop being dramatic and yeah... I am leaving tonight okay."
Saksham nodded slightly and said," try to come as soon as possible. I am not going to handle these inexperienced fellows alone. They are so clueless and I am so fucking frustrated. Only you can handle them smoothly."
"Ha, ha have. I will be back immediately after the wedding okay." Siya Spoke chuckling softly at his antics.
(Okay okay)
"Well, just finish your work before you go." Saying that he left from there without another glance.
Siya looked at his retreating figure before mumbling," boss ye hai ki me hu?" She laughed softly before continuing her typing.
( The boss is me or him ?)
After some time of work she finally stood up from her chair stretching her arms and legs to relax some tension from her muscles.
She started to gather her things to leave but Stopped as she heard some noises from outside.
Before she can react anything saksham came inside huridly and tensed.
"Siya, we have a problem. Mrunali accidentally tripped over her feet and spilled the hot tea on one customer. He is causing too much drama outside."
"Shit... Yeh sab time per hi hota hai." Saying this to herself she immediately went outside of her cabin.
(This all happens at the perfect time)
A man who was barely in his 25 standing tall and unyielding in the centre of the restaurant commanding attention from everyone. His eyes were like fire and he was wearing a perfectly fitted suit that hugs his masculine figure effectively.
His eyes boring into the soul of mrunali looking intimidating to her. " Don't you have eyes to see what the hell you are doing?" His rough Deep voice makes her flinch. Tears started to gather in her eyes as she kept her eyes on the floor where the tea was spilled.
Siya came to them immediately wrapped her hand around mrunali's shoulder and cooed her Softly," hey don't cry... It's okay.... You just go to the kitchen okay and drink some water."
Saying that she looked at one of the other waiter and nodded slightly. The Waiter immediately understood and went to mrunali taking her to the kitchen.
Siya turned to the man who was watching everything with anger and annoyance. Siya's eyes widened slightly at the man. She immediately understood who he is yet she remained calm and said," sorry sir. We are extremely sorry for our mistake. We will immediately compensate you."
Meanwhile the man was not looking like buying her words. He looked at her from up to toe and said in a dangerously low voice," I am Randhir chauhan. Do you have any idea how expensive shoes these are? Your little restaurant can do nothing to compensate for this."
Siya looked down at his shoes only to see a little wetness of tea on his one shoe. She holds back her urge to roll her eyes and tell him to wipe it off simply.
She took a deep breath before saying in a still calm voice," dekhiye sir, you can just wipe it off it's not going to stain on your black shoes."
Randhir hissed in anger slightly. He stepped closer and said," do you have any idea whom you are talking to? "
Siya looked up into his eyes as he stepped closer. Now she is not holding back in front of him anymore.
Siya crossed her arms and said to him while maintaining eye contact," Mr. Randhir chauhan. I know who you are and that is why I am so confused about why a billionaire is crying over a pair of shoes which are certainly not damaged at all."
A cruel smirk appeared on his lips at siya's words as he leaned closer to her making himself intimidating and said," so you do know me. And you are behaving like I am some roadside chapri here. Is this a way of your behaviour ms..... What's your name by the way." He asked the last question mockingly.
Siya looked at him for a while then said," I am Siya Malhotra. And I know that you certainly know me very well. And yes you are giving me attitude like a road side chapri right now. "
Randhir's eyes flashed with anger disdain at her words. He reached out and grabbed her jaw painfully and whispered dangerously," careful with your words Siya. Don't forget you are talking to the Chauhan family's youngest son. I have so many restaurants all over india that you couldn't even count. And I can make this tiny restaurant of yours disappear anytime I want."
Siya chuckled at his words and jerked his hand off and said," correction Mr. Chauhan. You are just a little brother Mr. Vinay Chauhan is carrying Around. The empire you are proud of is not yours. While Vinay Chauhan is managing all the restaurants, you're merely fixated on a name your brother established."
Randhir's anger flared up at the seventh cloud now. He can't believe a girl who is nothing in front of him is trying to show him his place. Which is right though.
In intense anger he stepped forward and raised his hand to slap her," you bitch...."
But before he could land even a finger on her siya grabbed his hand in the air and twisted it in Swift motion pinning it behind his back and pushed him from back.
Stumbled Randhir somehow managed to be caught himself from falling on his face.
"Wrong move Randhir. You know very well I am black belt champion and still trying to touch me. Grow up man." Siya said to him mockingly.
Though he was her classmate in self defence classes he was never able to defeat her. And from that day he started to hate her from every fiber of his being. And then she entered the restaurant business and started to grow very fast his hatred for her only fueled.
" Siya Maheta. You will pay for everything and I will be the one to make you pay in a way you never thought." Randhir growled on her face and left her restaurant in anger and embarrassment.
Siya looked at his retreating figure and sighed in annoyance and whispered," he is so different from his brother." Saying this she turned to the crowd of restaurant watching the scene unfold.
She smiled softly and said," we are so sorry for the disturbance and the drama you had to watch. But don't worry everything is fine and you all can continue your precious time here."
Hearing her reassuring words everyone turned to their respective chairs and started their dinner. The restaurant again erupted into a cheerful and happy gathering.
Saksham who was standing behind smiled softly at how she managed everything despite Randhir's behaviour and the show he put up here.
But as soon as his eyes landed on the clock of the wall behind her his eyes widened slightly and went to siya and said," oi, you are getting late tu flight ke liye abhi nahi nikli na to bhul ja shadi."
Siya's head snapped to the clock immediately.
" Shit.... Phele nahi bta sakta tha. Hey bhagwan yeh aap ki kya personal dushmani hai mujhse. Her baar late hi kar dete ho har jagah ke liye. " She again started to talk with herself.
Saksham rolled his eyes and said," idiot nikl"
Siya immediately ran to her cabin took her luggage and started to go outside.
"Ohh noo.... I forgot to book a cab." Siya blurted out.
"I knew it. Ek kam dhang se karlo to siya naam nahi. Mene book kardo thi subah hi" saksham beamed in satisfaction.
"Hayee mera doremon. Tu nahi hota to me kya karti. " Siya replied sarcastically.
Without saying anything further she went outside the restaurant. The cab was waiting there already.
Saksham helped her to put her luggage in the car and she sat in the back seat.
They waved bye bye and she left for the airport.
"I am coming dii. I told you I won't let you Wait for me at the wedding." She whispered softly looking at their together photo.
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Place: Rajasthan, the palace of Udaipur
Rathore's palace.
Time: morning 6 AM.
The palace was shining with beautiful decoration. an ornately carved archway welcomes guests with cascading marigolds and jasmine garlands, their fragrance mingling with the scent of sandalwood incense. The pathway is lined with antique lanterns and golden torches, casting a soft glow that mirrors the warmth of a royal welcome.
The scene was so erotic, so dramatic and so dreamy.
Anyone who gets the glimpse of this palace will instantly be mesmerised by the view. It's giving every vibe a royal person can ask for.
Meanwhile on the second floor where no one was allowed except one person. Vikrant Singh Rathore himself. He never lets anyone on his floor not even his family members.
He is certain about one thing that even his wife is not going to come to this floor. He was going to give her a separate room on the first floor like his other family.
He is very strict about his personal space and so on he keeps his work related things here too.
Right now Vikrant was standing infront of his dressing table looking at his reflection. He was wearing a brown dark chocolate coloured shervani and white Creamy coloured pants. His face held High and jaw clenched. His dark brown eyes looking straight on his reflection with uncertain and furious eyes.
He was angry. Very angry. But he can't do anything. He has to marry that sweet innocent girl. His dadi sa wants this.
He didn't had Choice.
Hell, he never got choices.
It's his duty to do as his dadi sa wants. After all he is the eldest person in the family who is doing everything to keep this Rathor family together.
It's HIS responsibility.
It's HIS obligation.
It's HIS moral duty.
He is taught to do this only. Taking responsibility. Fulfilling his family's expectations. Carrying his dadi sa's words.
He took a deep breath and whispered to himself," it's okay. It's just another responsibility added in the bunch. It's just another person he will see everyday. Nothing to feel nervous Vikrant."
His voice is nervous yet deep that can make any woman crawl to him without second thought and the fact is, he knows this.
His took a deep breath calming himself from the unwanted marriage he is about to get into.
Suddenly he got a notification on his phone. He immediately composed himself. He went to his king size bed and grabbed his phone. The screen showing a man.
He has been trying to find out about this person for a long time. This man is causing so many problems and interfering in his work not just in company but in Mafia buisness too.
The photo of the man is giving nothing to his identity. His face is hidden. His eyes are lowered so he can't even recognise his eyes.
Vikrant's jaw clenched visibly. He immediately called his right hand man and his secretary, Shera.
" What is this Shera. I told you to find out about this man but all you are sending me is his unidentifiable pictures of him. I want his information not his faceless pictures "
Vikrant growled in the phone almost angry and frustrated. As everything is happening together. His marriage, this troublemaker man and so on his pending works.
Shera replied calmly but with a hint of tension," sorry boss. I am trying hard but this man is so smart. We have done everything to find out about this person and the only thing we got to know is his name black Phantom. He is working alone and is not connected to any other mafia group."
Vikrant closed his eyes for a moment trying to calm himself down.
" I am giving you three days Shera. I don't know how and from where you will get information but after three days when I will be standing under the mandap I want this phantom's identity on my hand or tell your mother your death time before coming here. Did you get it?"
Vikrant warned Shera very calmly like talking about ordering food.
Shera felt Shiver ran down his spine by his voice even through phone. He immediately nodded vigorously as if vikrant can see.
"Words Shera!" Vikrant spoke again.
"Yes, yes boss. I will find out everything soon." Shera stammered.
"Good. And don't forget to bring your family in wedding." He said so politely like he didn't just threatened Shera.
Shera replied positively and Vikrant hung up the call.
He stared at the photo of phantom for a while before throwing the phone on bed and Stromed out to go downstairs for Puja.
As he reached at puja ghar of the house he saw a girl sitting on the stairs of mandir and decorating the thali with fresh flowers.
Rishika Vikas Singh Rathor.
She was looking as beautiful and cute as always.
Vikrant smiled softly all his anger melting away at the sight of her smile.
He went there and said in calm soft voice," kaisi hai aap Rishika."
Rishika looked up From thali. Her eyes immediately light up as she stood up and said," bhot achhe rana sa. Aap kaise hain.?"
( Very good Rana Sa. And you?)
"Hum bhi achhe hai. Apni pyari choti ko dekhkar bhala hum kabhi upset reh sakte hai" he said softly while softly ruffling her hair.
( I am also good. How can I be upset after seeing my choti!)
Rishika giggled at his words and said," oops, me to bhool hi gyi. Khama Ghani rana sa"
(Oops... I forgot!)
She bend to touch his feet but he immediately stepped back and held her up from shoulder and said," kitni bar kha hai apse hume aap pair chue ye bilkul pasand nahi aur kya aap kabse rana sa rana sa kar rahi hai. Bhaiya bulane ko bola tha na!"
(How many times have I told you that I don't like when you touch my feet and why are you calling me Rana sa constantly?)
Vikrant exclaimed firmly but gently.
Rishika chuckled softly and said," sorry bhaiya, i forgot but I just wanted your blessings."
Vikrant smiled at her words and said,"Khama Ghani chutki, humare ashirwad hamesha apke sath hai." He gently placed his hand on her head showing her pure and beautiful love that she never got from anyone except him.
( My blessings are always with you)
She has married to vikas for 1 year and still vikas never stayed in a same room with her. Their marriage was arranged by his dadi sa and he didn't have any choice but to agree.
However Rishika never complained anything. She is so soft hearted and patient person. Her voice is like a soft whisper of wind and her eyes filled with innocence and infinity love.
As they were talking every other member of the family Started to gather too.
His dadi sa, Devyani Singh Rathore was looking as scary as always.
His brother Vikas and Rudra was undeniable looking like a walking greek god just like Vikrant.
Meera Singh Rathore, his mother was draped in a beautiful red silk saree which was making her look so beautiful and elegant.
Vinod Singh Rathore, his father was wearing blue embroidered kurta and his eyes shining with arrogance and pride.
Archna Singh Rathore, his Chachi sa came down in a beautiful pink georgette saree.
Vibhav singh Rathor, his chacha sa was right beside his wife looking as enigmatic as ever.
Mansi singh Rathor, his younger sister and youngest person in family. Her face was soft and calm as she came down wearing beautiful sky blue colour dress with full sleeves. Her hair falling down till her waist in soft waves.
The whole family was screaming royalty in every way but every royal thing hides so many truth beneath. The secrets and past that was buried Deep inside the house of Rathore's. The mask that every person wear that hides truth and shows everything except their true selves.
They all gathered for morning Puja. Meera took the thali from Rishika and Started the arti.
It's their morning ritual that everyone should be present in arti and then everyone will take their breakfast together.
As the arti completed Meera gave thali to Rishika.
Rishika Started to give everyone prasad.
Vikrant smiled a little at her taking prasad from her. Same as Rudra he playfully pulled Rishika's cheek and said," thanks choti bhabhi..."
Rishika chuckled softly and continued to give prasad. Meera and Archna gave small smiles. Vinod looked at her before taking the prasad and placed his hand on her head and spoke," i wish you always smile like this only"
Rishika smiled softly and touched his feet. Vinod smiled at her.
Vaibhav took the prasad and did the same.
she reached to devyani she bend down to touch her feet and took blessings.
Devyani was looking at her with those hard unloving eyes as she said," pallu thik se sambhalna nahi ata to rakhti kyu ho "
As she spoke every one turned to them. Rishika immediately started to fix her pallu on her head which was slightly slipped behind.
Devyani Sighed in frustration and said," your parents certainly doesn't teach you anything right.... Such a burden." She said last words in low voice only for her to hear.
Hearing devyani's harsh words Rishika's eyes Started to well up with tears. Devyani didn't even care to concern about her tears and went to dining table.
vaibhav followed her with soft sigh that they can't do anything.
Vinod rolled his eyes slightly before turning to dining table too.
Meera and Archna put their arms on Rishika whispered soft nothings and went to dining table too.
Meanwhile Vikas who was watching everything with unreadable expression finally stepped towards his wife and gently wiped her tears that fallen without her consent.
She looked up at him. Those big tear filled eyes locked with his unexpressive eyes. They both were silent for a while then Vikas cupped her cheek softly and whispered," It was your fault."
Rishika immediately lowered her eyes at his words a soft whimper escaped her lips. He wiped another tear that rolled down.
Rudra stepped forward and pulled Vikas away from Rishika and said," if you don't know how to comfort... Stay away from my bhabhi."
Vikas jaw tighten but he didn't said anything. He glanced at Rishika who was still looking down with her tears still falling.
He looked away and started to go towards dining table too.
As he reached to Vikrant who was also watching everything silently finally spoke in low only for Vikas to hear," stop being too harsh with her"
Vikas looked at him for a while then whispered," I know how to deal with my wife. Please don't interfere in our life bh..... Rana sa"
Vikrant's jaw clenched at his words. Vikas went to dining table without another word.
Rudra was concealing his choti bhabhi making her laugh. It's easy to make her laugh. Vikrant turned and went towards evryone too.
Rudra and Rishika followed instantly.
Rishika, meera and Archna Started to serve evryone. Rishika put extra food in Vikas' plate as always. Vikas noticed but pretended nothing happened as always.
As everyone started to eat their food Dadi sa spoke," Today, Every rituals for Marriage is going to start. I expect everyone( she looked at Rishika) to behave and act like THE Rathore's. I won't accept any kind of foolishness or mistakes in any way. Am I clear?"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Rishika clutched her saree nervously.
After breakfast they all stood up and started to go towards their respective work. As Vikas was going towards his room Rishika went to him and said in low voice," Vikas jii...."
He turned to Rishika. Rishika couldn't help but smile a little as only he can hear his this kind of voice. Low almost whispered voice which can go unnoticed by anyone.
He looked at her smile knowing full well why she is smiling. His eyes trailed up to her eyes and said," ab sirf dekhne ke liye hi roka tha?."
(You stopped me just to look?)
His voice was serious but not unkind.
Rishika shook her head slightly and hesitated before speaking," woh.... Kya... Kya aap mere sath shopping per chalenge?"
She finally asked. For the first time since marriage. In this two months marriage.
Vikas looked at her for while practically staring at her.
Rishika fidgeting with her fingers nervously uncertainly.
Vikas thought for a while then said," be ready in the evening."
He left from there without Waiting for her response.
Meanwhile Rishika felt her cheeks flushing little. Heat rushing on her cheeks. She bites her lower lip to surpass her grin at the thought of spending time with him.
Even if he never let her come to his room and never went to her room she always wanting him near in her nervous or broken moments. She always thought that he will be with her even if his words lies.
The way he touches her. So gently so calmly like testing the softness of her skin. The way his touch always soothes her pain despite his contrasting words. It's all so confusing yet satisfying. Frustrating yet desiring.
As she was busy blushing herself by his thoughts Archana called her from dining table.
"Rishika. Beta come. Let's eat breakfast." Rishika came out of her thoughts and went to dining table to take her breakfast.
Meanwhile Vikas was in his room working on laptop but quite not looking at it. His eyes were fixed on the screen on nothing.
His mind replaying the morning events. Rishika's tears, her soft voice, her innocent yet attractive eyes.
He closed his eyes briefly to compose himself and whispered to himself," She is just a burden. Nothing else. She can't be more than a mere responsibility. Nothing."
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