"I am so proud of my dear, I know I wasn't there for you while growing up; however am grateful and proud for the woman you've turned out be. I pray to God that he blesses and protects you everyday and that you remain happy always", Sarla told Preeta while hugging her. She still feels guilty for how Preeta left and how she hasn't been a good mother too both her daughters. However like Preeta buried and forgot everything she has to do the same and put the past behind her since a beautiful life awaits them. Preeta amazes her so much because of the four daughters Preeta is most educated, kind and most generous yet she's the one she thought life would be hard for her since she's was the most fragile of all. Everything good thing has been in her favour and she hopes Shrishti follows in her footsteps. She remembered when she heard Preeta tell Shrishti that leaving home was the best decision of her life and that she regrets nothing, perhaps she's right about it because that decision changed her life for better. She couldn't help it but smile. Her daughter is an angel. Preeta hugged her mother saying thank you to her and that she loves her very much. Today was a big day for Preeta, not only was she opening her new Hotel but it was her inauguration as the official President of Annabel Holdings Limited & Arora Hotels, Restaurants & Bars.

While in the United States, she was never fully introduced to her position because she and Ms. Annabel 's employees wanted to mourn for Ms. ANNABEL as a way of paying their respect to her so not many  workers knew her but they could see her in and out different offices going through some documents and signing too. They had no idea that she was Ms. Annabel's heir or even their boss. She delegated most of the work to Sophia and Dianne and that's how it's gonna be because even though she likes the business type of work, she loves her patients more. The event is gonna be broadcasted live so that the other people in her companies in the United States are able to see what's happening. Ms. Annabel's lawyer Mr. Phillips stayed and she reinstated him as her lawyer too, so he's taking care of things from the other side until Dianne goes back and take over as the managing director from that side and Sophia is to stay in India. She's also thinking of making her sister  the Assistant Manger for Sophia  while Sophia remains the Chief Executive Officer. She hoped that everything goes well today however there is a part of her that is scared especially when she was told that the entire Luthra family was gonna be present; meaning that she's gonna come face to face with the family that humiliated and hurt her so much, and Karan Luther, just thinking about him does things to her and now she has no idea how it's gonna be when they finally meet. This is a man she loves and hates at time; the man that forced her hand to make a decision of leaving Mumbai however she doesn't regret leaving because it made her life even better and when she looks at  both of them, she turned out to be a winner because she has always been innocent. So that alone should give her the courage to face him. She didn't do anything and she has nothing to lose here.

Sophia and Dianne had reached earlier to for see the preparations and make sure that everything is well organised. They had to make sure nothing goes wrong but smoothly. "I think everything is now set and it looks perfect, also the guests have started coming, I wonder what time this girl will reach here", Sophia complained. "You should get used to her by now because she's always late but I hope for today and for her sake she comes on time", Dianne answered her. And a few minutes she received a call from Preeta informing her that she and her entire family were on their way. Her son was coming but so is his nanny. As soon as she had finished talking to Preeta, she saw three cars parking and was entrigued because the faces looked familiar and when she looked closely, it was the famous Luthras; Karan came alone, Rishsbh, Sammy and Kritika also in a another car and lastly she saw that Mahesh, his wife and sister had all come. "I didn't think the whole family would be in attendance honestly", she told Dianne who was just as surprised as her. "Let's hope our girl isn't affected by this family whatsoever", Dianne said and Sophia agreed with her. They weren't sure how Preeta was gonna handle their presence however it's feels like Dianne and Sophia over underestimate her a lot.

The Luthras couldn't believe what they  were seeing, this is most beautiful Hotel they come across. Being a rich family they travelled and have been to many Hotels but not like this one. It is located in Maharashtra a beautiful place too. "Whoever this lady is must be very rich, this is a billion dollar Hotel", Kareena commented. They all agreed with her. "I had they are gonna built a number of Hotels across the country, is that true?, Kritika asked and Rishabh said it's true. "Wow!, I have never see something beautiful like this", Kritika complimented and Karan only looked really impressed. They saw Dianne and Sophia approaching; they greeted them and the first thing Karan asked was if little Karan was around. Sophia and Dianne shared a look but then Dianne said he should be on his way with his mum. Karan smiled at that. He doesn't know but ever since he woke up today, he's been in a good mood and ever since he met his namesake he's been even more happier.
The others went to tour around but Karan decided to stay back because he wanted to ask Sophia about Preeta. The last time he asked her she told him she can't give him any information about Preeta and his child, ever since he found out that she's back; he's been feeling anxious but also happy. As a man who cherishes family; he wants his with Preeta and his son so he hopped that she changes her mind this time around. But again Sophia refused to say anything however she told Karan that she's sure he's gonna see her really soon and that she doesn't need to tell him anything. Sophia knew that Preeta was just on her way and she didn't want for Preeta to find her talking to Karan. And neither does she want to see any drama that may occur so she's gonna make sure that she sends Karan away before Preeta reaches here.

"Uhm! Karan, why don't you join your family who are on the other side of the Hotel?", Sophia asked and Karan nodded though he was filled with a lot of disappointment.  Sophia saw it on his face but she couldn't do anything for him and felt bad for me too. So he left and as soon as he left, a black escarlend parked in the space that was left for her. Preeta had a collection of different cars but today she decided to get the black escarlend since it has enough space.

Dianne saw them first, so she rashed to them and gave everyone a hug. She was so happy to see that Preeta has reached on time not like other days. Sophia too joined but she kept looking behind just to make sure Karan doesn't return. "So are you ready?", Sophia asked to which Preeta nodded. She also informed her that the entire Luthra family is here but she told her to stay calm because Sophia saw how pale she had become. "Is ...Ka..r..a..n here too?", Preeta asked feeling scared.". "Yes dear he is", Dianne answered. Sophia looked around and saw that the little boy, Sarla, Shrishti and the boy's were standing a bit far from them. And told Preeta that, "I know your feeling scared, overwhelmed but we are here and Miles is also here but he's inside; don't feel scared and you gotta show the Luthras that they never broke you but you became a strong woman. This isn't for them but for you and your son". Preeta felt good after her talk with her friends. This was her day and she wasn't gonna let someone or some stupid emotions affect her. She shouldn't show Karan that she still cares, no sir. "Thank you girls, for always being there for me and don't worry am fine", Preeta told her friends.
Preeta went where her family was standing and asked them to go inside, their table was already set. They left with Sophia but her son and nanny remained behind.

Preeta scorted down to be at her son's level. "Honey your gonna go with aunt here, when am done with the meeting I will fetch you and take you for ice cream", Preeta told her son but then he started to cry because he wanted to be with his mum. Preeta managed to soothe him and he calmed down. She gave him a tight hug; let him go, then told the nanny to take care of him well. Preeta couldn't take him with her because only adults are invited. After, they had left Preeta decided to use a different route from the one those of Sophia had used. At the same time Karan was returning back because he forgot his power bank in the car and his phone had low battery. Preeta was absent minded and same as Karan so when they met, they knocked each other and Preeta thought she was gonna fall but Karan held her in his arms. Preeta had her eyes closed so she didn't know whose arms she had fallen into. As for Karan he wanted to scold the lady for her bad movement but he got the biggest surprise of his life when he saw that the lady he was  holding in his arms was the woman he lost three years ago.

I guess, this is it for today!
What do you think will happen next????
Happy reading and comments are welcome
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Sorry about the mistakes but it's because I don't usually edit because of time.