What's happiness?
Love? Respect? Trust? Freedom?
Argh! My opinion never mattered !
So let it be...

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Wait if I'm on fire
How am I so deep in love?
When I dream of dying
I never feel so loved...

Be a good girl...
Behave...
Be careful...
And at the end, those magical three words,
I love you...

Romantic, isn't it?

He often cooks whenever I feel tired or sick. He makes sure I eat everything not letting me ignore my health. He even oils my hair lovingly, bride it delicately not tangling it further. He gives me foot massages weekly...

Caring, isn't it?

He buys everything before I could point it out. He even let me design our kitchen saying that it's the main room where every women spends her most of the day. I should be happy and comfortable there. It should be of my liking. He built a art room for me, knowing my love towards designing...

Understanding, isn't it?

Every night he stays in Rihan's room inspecting his homework, of course after baby is asleep. He prepares sport shoes, every Thursday as I often forget it. He completes the legos that his dear son left half built, without any clues. He fills air in those flattened ballon toys, makes sure he neon stars plastered on the roof wall are twinkling well.
He never mentions these things taking the credit.

Responsible, isn't it?

Rajveer Singh Shekhavat, CEO of Shekhavat Group of Industry, is my husband or better to say, I'm his wife.
I'm his pride whom he never shows off to the outer world. I'm love of his life who never bothered to find whether I love him or not. I'm his precious possession which delights him so much that he uses every second of my life as ever he wishes. I'm his obsession which is forcing me to hate him...

Yes, to hate him... you guys read it right.

Rajveer Calling....
Her phone ringed...

Think of the sexy devil and....

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Naina raised her hand from floor to pickup his call... She was behind a kitchen cabit picking scatterred rajma beans...
" Hello..."

Instantly she heard a long breath on the other end, declaring the person was worried...

" I'm really sorry...Rajverr...."
She uttered checking the time...
11.32 am it showed.. Still 2 minutes late

Rajveer - " Tum kaha ho.???.."
His voice was full of anxiety...

Naina stood on her feet, and looked at one of the camera installed in the kitchen corner...
" woh Rajma neeche gir gaya tha...use utha rahi thi..isiliye shayad aap dekh nahi paayein.."
She even showed the rajma beans stuffed inside her fist...to make him believe...

Rajveer - " Okay. Dhyan se... "
He reminded her those usual lecture he gives her before leaving anywhere...

Naina - " Haan Rajveer..."
She curved her lips and flipped her hair backwards, making sure her ethereal collarbone is visible and heard a love you from him...

Her smile always distracts him... and she uses it as her defence sometimes...

Maid who entered the kitchen with rice,
" Mam...aap aaram kar lijiyein. Main lunch banadungi..."
She suggested...

Naina - " Rajma mein thoda mirchi kam daaldijiye.. undononko theekha pasand nahi he..."
She reminded the maid about the fact everyone in their house knew well.. Dada and son duo disliked spicy food.

Maid - " Aapko toh pasand he na? Main alag alag banadungi... "

Her understanding voice refreshed Naina's memory and a tear rolled down her cheek as she remembered her mother who never failed to cook something spicy for her to eat. Afterall she was a spoiled single kid of her parents.

Her phone chimed announcing a message from Rajveer...Her mind told her about the time, 11.45 am.

" ab kyaa kar rahi ho?.."
He asked...

Knowing that he didn't see her tears sent a relaxed wave in her heart otherwise, definitely he would have rushed here.

Naina recorded a voice message, monotonously,
" Art Room..." reporting him about her activities she walked out...

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Aah! Yes...Reporting.
Forcing to reply a text in every 15 minutes, to answer a call in every 30 minutes... doesn't it sound like a life of a soldier in armed force? Atleast freedom of taking a peaceful breath is legal there. And here?

Stepping outside this Shekhavat Mansion was prohibited for ME. Recently he had started a new rule by locking the both gates, as once I went out to have ice cream with Rihan on his birthday. He didn't scolded me. He didn't tortured me. He simply gave a silent treatment and two locks were brought in the next hour... not to forget 5 beautiful vases were heinously broken in Rihan's present.

Even my phone calls were recorded. Television was there only for name sake running just because Rihan loved cartoons.. Business new papers were appeared daily to add a little more burden to my bored life. Maids were employed with a strict order to communicate only about important issues. Bodyguards weren't allowed set their foot inside the house. My companion in this prison was loneliness.

Prison...the word I used is right, I guess.
I'm in this toxic and unhealthy relationship in past 6 years. I'm living the life of a dead, playing a role of wife from all these years. I think this is happiness according to all the people who see once in a blue moon, that too on my Mother in law's birthday party.

Ahh! Now it's time to listen something good... Rajveer's favorite headphone was now in her hand...

I've been havin' dreams
Jumpin' on a trampoline
Flippin' in the air
I never land, just float there
As I'm looking up
Suddenly the sky erupts
Flames alight the trees
Spread to fallin' leaves
Now they're right upon me....

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Shekhavat Group Of Industries

Meeting Room...

( Every blabbering people sitting there were just proxies of white haired Investors, board of directors and major shareholders. )

Mr. Jha (PR Head) - " We already gave her 2 notices before. But still she is creating ruckus. "
He showed some pictures of a model on pp, distributing few important papers to the people attending the meeting.

Trisha ( one of BOD's daughter in law )
" That's Ragini, Right?..."
She asked acting to be not recognising the girl.

Hina ( Investor's daughter )
" Ragini... The Ragini Chipkali Khanna.
Is baar toh Ragini ne hadh kardi. Usko kya zaroorat thi Ankur ke murder case mein bayan dene ki."
She scrunched her nose showing off her detestation...

Darshan ( Investor) - " Bayan dena hi tha toh Sara ke khilaf deti. Everyone in the industry knows who is the real victim ! Ab Sara ke jagah Ragini internet sensation bani huii he... such a attention seeker..."
He huffed in annoyance.

( Naveen Singh )

Naveen - " let it be guys. Usko joh karna tha usne kardiya. Now think, what we should do ? We have to run a damage control campaign. Either we should save Ragini or we should support the truth. I know in this industry everything rotates around lies, still we need to do something to save our asses.
Sham tak Hume apne statement bhi toh release karni he.."
He interrupted the gossip session.

"Mr. Shekhavat?..."
Naveen called Rajveer for the opinion, but he was busy with his phone ogling at his dear wife... it's the time for 4th report of the day.. Damn. This man never let down his guard even for a second.

Naveen shook his head and looked at the other people, indulging them in some other talks... ways of dealing with the new scandal. Mr. Jha suggested some plans, new strategies. Few agreed to it and others asked for other methods.

Rishika Singh Shekhavat

" Fire her..."
A sharp voice captured everyone's attention including Rajveer's...

Mr. Jha - " But RK, She is our spokesperson for Malhotra's Summer Collection... We have signed a contract...."
She smoothly forwarded a copy of contract...

Rishika - " So what? Do you know what she has done? Just because her earlier project with Bhatts was successful, that won't define what's her status is. She is a mere mirage of every girl who comes in this industry to become a star.

We gave her an opportunity and it was her choice to ruin it. Let her suffer...."

Her words were prompt, perfect and everyone in the room were in an awe moment. The aura surrounded was something indefinable.
It was a goosebumping moment to see Rishika Singh Shekhavat in such a good spirit.

" And about our contract...."

Rajveer - " Cancel it..."
He announced finally turning his attention to the meeting...

Darshan - " Mr. Shekhavat, it's gonna be another scandal if we don't backup her. Her career is at peak. And we can't afford to loose her...."
He spoke presenting few charts of their future projects with her.

Rishika - " First of all, Mr. Dahiya we are the SHEKHAVATS. We create stars. Hum woh aasman he jaha tarein bante he, chamakte he...."
Her voice was filled with pride and arrogancy.

Rajveer - " aur toote huye taaronse bus dua maangi jaanti he...
Unse darte nahii he...."
He completed her statement with a smirk. And earned a look from his elder sister which was nothing but an approval to his words.

Trisha - " Are you sure Mr. Shekhavat?.. It could effect our shares..."
She asked showing off her little knowledge about how the business world works.

Rishika - " Jha...prepare the papers."
She gave further orders to deal with the wreckage.

Naveen - " Mr. Shekhavat, we are late for our next meeting...."
He was about to tell him something, suddenly the door of the conference room opened...

" Good Morning Guys..."
A sweet yet elegant voice interrupted their discussion...

Mrs. Nirmala Singh Shekhavat

Naveen - " Yeh aayi panuati..."
He muttered under his breath...signalling the Janice ( Secretary) to hide something.

All the members except both Shekhavats stood conveying their respect to her...

" Mrs. Shekhavat..."
Their words echoed in the room.

Nirmala - " Please take your seat... " saying this she took the head of the table and eyed at Janice (Secretary), asking her to show the minutes of the meeting.

Nirmala - " Oh! No...."
Her tone was dipped in honey,

"Abort the whole plan.."
She instructed thoroughly going through the whole meeting proceedings and at the end sent a wave of disappointment towards Shekhavat duo.

Naveen - " But Mrs. Shekhavat, We don't have any other option. Ragini Khanna ..."
He spoke in middle to maintain a safe environment

Nirmala - " Really? We don't have choices, Naveen?
Then We will keep her. Just keep going as it is. Remember, Nothing effects Shekhavats...
Aisi choti moti cheesein toh hoti rehti he entertainment industry mein.
Hmm!..."
She gave a smile writing some notes in the end of the paper asking the Janice to follow it.

" Instead of Summer Collection, we could make her our Brand model for Winters. And in that upcoming musical Award ceremony, sign her for a dance or something. Uske pichle joh short film tha, use teen char award ke nominate karado. Bus ek dedo for Best Blooming Artist aisa kuch..."

She prepared a strategy for next three months just in minutes and bagged a series of astonished views from everyone around.

Yash - " Wow...Such a brilliant plan Mrs. Shekhavat. You are right, about Ragini. Main kabse yahi kehne ki toh koshish kar raha tha..."
He tried to impress her...

Mrs. Shekhavat- " Achcha Mr..???..."
She tried to remember the right name..

Yash - " Mr. Verma..."

Mrs. Shekhavat- " Mr. Verma. Lagta he aapke koshishein bekar gayi... Don't worry. I will make the things right.. Miss. Rodriguez..."
She called the secretary...

Rishika - " the right thing is to cancel the contract Mrs. Shekhavat... after all these dramas, she should be kept in a low key. Being idle will only make our project rusted. This industry is thriving.
We shouldn't waste our sources and time for some unnecessary worms.
And,
Ragini doesn't deserve this second chance..."
She raised her eyebrow, showing that her blood is as much thick as her mothers... that easily she won't give up

Rajveer - " I second you.
Naveen...We will follow the initial plan.. Call Chauhan..ask him to arrange the papers. "
He declared...and stood up to walk out ignoring everyone else.

Nirmala - " Raj, don't forget...I'm still here..." Again her beautiful smile spread dangerous vibe around the room... How could this undisciplined brat move ignoring his own mother's words?

Naveen - " Ahh! Mrs. Shekhavat. Don't you have a meeting to attend??..."
I guess, Mr. Basset is waiting..."
He checked the time .

Nirmala - " And I think, He can wait for some more time. Btw, Naveen can you please let these gentlemen know the name of the new television series releasing next week?...."
The politeness in her voice created wave of suffocation holding back Rajveer from taking further steps...

Naveen - " actually there are two Mam..."

Nirmala - " I'm asking about the 5 Lion Film, the one in which Ragini is currently involved."
She specifically asked making the answer difficult

Hina - " Ghar Ghar ki Love story..."
Her mouth opened just like a first bench student..

Rishika - " Mrs. Shekhavat, It's not our concern. "
Controlling her anger she tried to fill smoothness in her voice.

Nirmala - "Ah! Darling, Its my duty afterall. May be you guys missed this point... Now, tell me Naveen is Ghar Ghar ki Kahani ka producers and male lead kaun he??..."

Naveen - " Mr. Grover..."
His words were audible enough to reach Rajveer's ears.

Nirmala - " Maine suna nahi...Kaun??..."
She asked again, playing with her bracelet.

Naveen - " Mr. Karan Singh Grover... "

That was the nail on the coffin..

Nirmal - " You can say it as, aapke damad Karan.
Kyun, Rishika...maine sahi kaha na??..."
She asked her dearest daughter, though it wasn't answered.

" Shayad tum subko pata nahi ho, is soap ke promos already air hochuke he. Agle hafte se yeh serial shayad broadcast bhi hoga. Toh ab hum Ragini ke contract wind up karenge toh iska asar usase zyada Mere damad ke career pe bhi padega.
Koyi bhi saasuma yeh nahi chahiye na?

So, Let's support Ragini.
Am I right, Mrs. Rishika Singh Grover?..."
She placed the chin on her extended hand, gently displaying the motherly affection towards her children.

Trisha - " You are so brilliant Mam. Ek hi patter se do nishane... Wah..."
She clapped out of excitement...

Nirmala- " Miss. Rodriguez, call Abhimanyu. Jab papers ready ho jaayenge toh Raj will sign it. " saying this she moved towards the door, letting others know who is the actual boss here....

Everyone followed her leaving Rishika, Rajveer and Naveen behind..

Naveen - " Veer... Main Chacha jii se baat karke dekhun...??
Shayad woh kuch madad karde...."
He proposed the last option left...

Rajveer turned around to see the empty chairs,
" agli baar mujhe yeh namune nahi chahiye. "
He said pointing at the people previously present there... Punks...he cursed...

Naveen - " Pointed.
RK anything else??..."

He asked out of concern as she didn't bat her eyes after these incident. Though it was common, it always hurted her ego whenever Mrs. Shekhavat interrupted their decision by mentioning her being married...

" RK... " He called again...

Rishika - " Agar kisike haath toot gaya toh sign karna mushkil hoga na?..."
She asked eyeing at Rajveer's hands...

Rajveer - " Agar kisika divorce ho jaayega toh yun business mein Damad ka naam leke decisons badalna bhi ruk jaayega na, Navu??..."
He insulted her for getting defeated again and again....

Naveen - " Aur tum dono bhadh mein gaye toh meri zindagi ki aadhi mushkilein kam ho jaayega, Hain na??..."
He asked looking at the roof

Rishika - " Btw, earlier I supported your decison about Ragini. That doesn't change the fact that...."

Rajveer- " I hate you, Ishu..."
He again completed her statement.

Rishika - " I hate you more Chote Bhaiyya..."
As usual She proclaimed her vex, and walked out asking Naveen to follow her...

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