“ABHIMAAN'S POV”

"What proof does the opponent even have to save this man" The lawyer of the woman asked

"I didn't do anything wrong. I didn't even touch her" My client screamed and I sighed.

Unneccessary Drama. I asked him to keep his emotions in check and stop screaming.

Why can't people control their emotions.

"Calm down Mr. Forbes. I know you didn't do anything. Soon the court will know too" I said standing up buttoning my coat's button and looked at the opponent lawyer.

"Proof ? I'm sure I'll give you the one. But before that I want to ask Ms. Camille some questions. " I spoke looking at the Judge and he nodded.

"Ms. Camille, you need to come here your highness. It's not your boyfriend's home now" I mocked

"Mr. Kapoor, maintain law decoram" The judge said and I passed him a fake smiling nodding.

"So Ms. Camille, may I know from how many years you were together " I asked

"The question doesn't relate your highness. Mr. Kapoor is tolling the case" The opponent lawyer spoke

"Yes, that's how I win every case right" I mocked

"Anyways, Yes Ms. Camille my answer" I demanded

"Four" She replied

"So was he like that from starting. Domestic violence and all" I asked

"N.. No. He became like this some time ago" She told and I smirked.

"Why are you stammering Ms. Camille. It's court. He can't do anything to you here" I said

"I'm not stammering" She muttered and I smirked.

"Okay, so tell me, how was he before" I asked

"He was good. He loved me" She said

"So what happened now all of a sudden that you've accused him for such a hinious act" I asked

"And I would wanna know this too that how can it be possible that he proposed you for wedding, you said yes, then next day said you were physically assaulted and raped by him. Where as the camera's of his home are not working. His cell phone was switched off. His maid didn't see you in morning leaving and... He didn't come out of the room before 12 pm. How? And it happened on 15th Decemeber right? " I asked and she looked at her Lawyer.

"Here Ms. Camille. He won't help now" I snapped my fingers and she looked at me.

"Your highness. The opponent is pressurizing my client" that lawyer spoke again.

"I haven't even started yet" I gave him bored look.

"Yes so tell me 15th right. Where did you go? I mean where did you run away for saving your life from this monster" I asked

"I...Went to my friend's home" She said

"Which friend" I questioned

"Rachel" She replied and I smirked

"Where is she? We want confirmation" I told

"She has already given her statement " The lawyer interrupted

"I need witness. Statements given in custody aren't applicable in court. From where did you get your law degree by the way" I asked annoyed to the opponent lawyer.

"No personal accusations Mr. Kapoor" The judge warned and I nodded.

"She's out of state" The lady replied.

"Okay. Where were you at the evening of 15th " I asked

"I already told you. I was at my friend's" She snapped and I glared her hard this time.

"You aren't worthy of respect but I'm in courtroom giving you that Miss. Don't you dare use that tone with me" I warned and she looked away.

I'm done with this !!

"Your highness, I'll not waste your or my time toying around. First the woman is white lying. Sorry for my words but I haven't seen any woman going to a club at night dancing her heart out after being raped in morning. Friend's name whom she calls Rachel is actually sister of the man with whom she had the one night stand on the same night whose name is somehow Rachel again. So whenever police enquired who she was with everyone said Rachel. And of course, the woman is pregnant with Rachel's baby" I stated

"What ! He's ly.." Before the opponent lawyer could speak I spoke again

"I'm not finished yet. Don't overrule" I warned

"Is this the way to speak My Lord" The opponent lawyer again spoke

"Objection over ruled. Mr. Kapoor, resume"  The judge said and I nodded

"The question arises, where are both Rachel because as per the plan, the fine my client would give this woman will be shared among the them, hence this  woman has dumped all of it with Rachel's baby on my client here, Who was actually sleeping in his home." I stated

"Wh.. What. No. He's lying. It's a cooked up story. What proof do you even have Mr. Kapoor" The lawyer asked angrily.

"Well strange right. The world is so small. I somehow just bumped into Rachel this morning. Can we have Rachel here " I asked and my junior lawyer nodded bringing him.

I looked at the woman who looked shocked and glared the man.

"Remember him? " I asked the woman

"No" She straightaway denied and I chuckled.

"As expected from woman like you " I smirked.

"Your honour this is Rachel. You can identify him with his lisence copy that have already been submitted to the court. The camera of his home clearly states the day and time of entry as well as exit of Ms. Camille from his home. Not just on 15th but on every single day till 21st December. This case is as crystal clear as glass. I rest my case here. " I stated and looked at the glare Ms. Camille was giving Rachel.

"With the witness and the proofs provided to the court it is clear that Mr. Forbes is innocent. And Ms. Camille is proven guilty for accusing a gentleman for some hinious crimes. The court punishes the culprit with a fine of 25000 dollars and 6 months jail. The case is adjourned" The judge stated and walked out where as I smirked looking at the woman.

"Money can buy anything Ms. Camille. You bought the lies with money. I bought truth with some more money" I smirked at her and then looked at that dumbass Forbes.

"I swear if you won't have been Lizzie's brother, I would've let you rot in jail" I said when he grinned.

"I know you'll save my ass" He told and I sighed.

"Next time don't tell me at atleast last minute. This silly case would've been solved by an intern of my firm. I'm a bloody head" I muttered

"Thankyou buddy. The bitch really had me at baby" He sighed

"Woman play by emotions Kevin Forbes. Get your emotions in control. Specially the heart" I mocked as we went out of the court.

"We'll talk once you fall in love" He said

'Not happening anytime soon. And you fell in love, what it gave you? Someone else's baby and a false accusation of rape" I mocked again

"Please don't even remind me man. How can women stoop this low" He sighed

"Keep thinking. I've an important case today. Tell Lizzie, she owes me one" I stated

"Okay, what they say in hindi dhanya..wad (thankyou) " He said and I looked at him with a disgusting face.

"Never try to speak hindi again" I told and left from there.

As I drove to my office, I looked at the phone.

3 missed calls from Elizabeth. Elizabeth aka Lizzie, my good friend and that dumbass's half sister.

"Your brother's out. You owe me" I said

"You've no idea how light I'm feeling right now Abhimaan" She told and I hummed.

"Gotta go. Bye" I told and cut the call just to get another call.

"Yes Tanya" I asked

"Baby where are you. We had a lunch date" She spoke and I sighed

"Slipped out of my mind. Had an emergency case. I'll see you tonight" I told

"Okay. River side cafe. 8 pm" She said

"Done" I replied and cut the call.

As I reached my office, I looked at name.

AK Association.

My pride, my honour and my passion.

Today lawyers die to work under me. Work in AK association. And I'm proud of myself to built myself so high. And this power of being on the top, hunger of being the best never satiate.

Walking inside everyone stood up wishing me and I gave a quick nod while walking to my elevator.

Getting into my cabin, I was followed by my secretary Eleanor.

"Sir, the case file of Mr. Gustavo as you asked for. The meeting with his associates is also lined and we're sending head of business lawyer . " She told and I nodded

"Get me a strong black coffee Eleanor. And arrange table for two at River side cafe" I said

"And why is my cabin looking like someone was here" I asked looking at an empty coffee mug.

"Oh I'm sorry sir. Ms. Tanya was here in morning asking for you" She spoke as she picked that mug.

"In my cabin sipping coffee. What for? " I asked

"For you sir" She again replied and I glared her.

"Sorry sir. She didn't tell. She just said, it's yours means it's hers. She's the boss here after you and if I stop her she'll go and announce her being your fiance" She mumbled

"What the fuck. What fiance" I snapped

"I..I don't know sir" She mumbled

"Elenor remember next time if anyone says you that they're the boss here after me, show them the door for outside or else show yourself the door outside this office. No one should be there on this floor other then the receptionist outside, let alone cabin" I warned and she nodded.

"Send the team for the case inside. And I don't want anyone to be late by second. They can show themseleves the main door if I don't find the whole team working on it in five minutes. And Elenor , my coffee in eight minutes" I stated and she nodded running out as soon as possible and I sighed

As much as I love my work, I love my family too. And the family is the reason I bear Tanya Dewani. The woman everyone thinks I'm getting married to.

On papers yes. Off papers no. Because I don't want myself getting entangled in the marriage and relations.

Tanya thankfully agreed to it six months ago where I told my family that I'm into a relationship with someone, so that they stop finding suitable match for me.

I win every case in court and I win that in the family too. Like this one. Not wanting my mom to get worried, this was the only solution I had that was in favor of both parties. My family and me.

So here I was! Bearing Tanya, the woman who dreamt herself as the non existential boss today.

As told in five minutes the team was here and the case was discussed. Mr. Gustavo was a very important client and I didn't want to loose it at any cost and when I was satisfied with the work ,I let them go.

Standing up from my chair, I took the another coffee and looked out of the glass walls of my office.

It was snowing. NY on Christmas days turns out to be one of the most beautiful places in world. But for me these things didn't matter. What mattered was my work which is my priority and my family for which I can die for. Life has taught me this. And I believe this.

In evening, I took my over coat and drove to the restaurant.

"Abhimaan." Tanya exclaimed as she saw me.

"Tanya next time don't call yourself the boss even in my absence" I said as soon as we settled.

"Wh.. God. That woman. She tells you this too" She muttered

"Clear? " I asked

"Yes. Okay leave that. Doesn't city looks gorgeous" She asked

"Always does. It's NY " I replied and we placed the order after that.

We had our dinner while half the time she kept speaking about every single thing which almost went to deaf ears because half the time I was busy looking into the case studies.

"Are you even listening Abhimaan" She nudged

"I am. " I replied

"Then say something" She demanded

"I'm not much of a speaker. You know that" I replied and she sighed

"Isn't it amazing that we're sitting in the private lobby" She asked as she took my free hand in hers and this caught my attention now.

"That's because I can't afford media making you and me a headline for tomorrow" I stated removing my hand.

"At the end if we're going to get married, why to make so much effort in hiding" She asked

"I'm not marrying anytime soon Tanya. The contract with you clearly state that" I stated not wanting to just get angry and loose my mind, atleast here.

"I'll be back" I stated and stood up going towards the rest room when someone bumped into me and I turned out for a milli second but then kept walking.

"Oh I'm so.. " I heard the girl but kept moving.

"Rude. I was saying sorry " her voice again came.

Irritating!

"Walk next time with eyes on face rather then floor " I spoke without looking back and walked away.

But yet somehow I glanced back, looked at her walking away. Her long black hairs reaching her waist under the cap she was wearing.

She was too much dressed for a chic restaurant but somehow that caught the attention of everyone, her being different from the crowd.

Completing the dinner, I  stood up when Tanya held my hand.

"What's so hurry Abhi.. " She said when I glared her.

"Don't call me that. That's the last time I'm telling you this. You're not my mom" I snapped and she sighed nodding.

"Atleast wait for a little" She asked

"Look Tanya, you wanted us to dine out, here we're. Don't expect anything else from me. I've already made myself very clear since start " I replied pulling my hand away when my phone too rang.

"Media needs to know. And if you won't Abhimaan, I will. Today only " She muttered when I glared her.

"Are you challenging me" I asked clenching my fists.

"Be it that! Before you leave, I'll either do something or speak something making it clear" She said

"Try doing that Tanya" I warned and picked the phone while leaving the private dining area.

"Yes mom" I spoke over the call.

"Where are you Abhi" She asked

"On my way home" I told

"Okay. Pick that idiot brother of yours. He's not picking up my calls." She said and I sighed.

"We'll be there in half an hour. Don't worry" I told and cut the call dialling another.

"Why aren't you picking mom's calls Aditya" I asked

"Bhai..." He spoke and I knew he was out.

"Where are you" I asked

"You'll tell mom" He whined

"Shut up Aadi. Where are you" I asked again.

"Overnight club" He mumbled

"Stay there only. I'll pick you up. And dare you touch alcohol again" I warned

"I'm not totally drunk bhai. I'm just that much drunk by which mom will kill me " He whined again

"Shut up. And stay where you are. If I see you with any alcohol or in any condition unfavorable, you'll be dealt in manner you know well" I stated and went towards my car with the phone still on my ear.

Just when I was about to drive the car, somebody tapped on my shoulder and as  I turned, I found myself getting... Kissed.

What The Actual Fuck!!

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