"Alright Zoya, I want you to lean in to Yash a little...that's right just like that." Noor directed as she clicked away with her camera.

Zoya did as she was told, but her mind was on something else. It's been 3 weeks since her and Aditya made love. He was so gentle that it almost made Zoya smile at the memory. However, he hasn't talked or interacted with her since that night, which caused Zoya to sigh in disappointment.

"Ok now I want you to completely lean on Yash. Put one leg around his waist and Yash I want you to place a hand on Zoya's thigh. Yeah just like that." CLICK! "Bring the passion in guys...I want you to look at each other with lust." CLICK!

Noor grinned when she finished up the last few poses. She knew she made the right decision in using Zoya for this shoot. And Zoya STILL had it in her. The camera simply loved her. "Alright guys it's a wrap! Good Job." Noor said as she put down her camera and made her way to Zoya, giving her a hug.

"You guys were fabulous." She said, flashing her cousin with a beautiful smile.

Zoya let out a relieved breath. "Thank God. I was so worried I was doing it all wrong." She replied.

"Oh please darling...we're the best...that's why Noor chose us." Yash said, winking at Noor and giving Zoya a charming grin.

They were then interrupted by Yash's secretary, "Sir, madam is on the line."

Zoya noticed Yash's face light up as he excused himself and went to a quiet corner with his phone.

Noor chuckled before turning back to face a slightly curious Zoya, "That's his girlfriend calling." When Zoya gave a surprised look, Noor laughed.

"You would think with his flirting personality he is a total player...but in truth he is madly in love with his girlfriend. They have been going steady for over 1 year now." Noor stated. Zoya smiled at that and turned to watch Yash, who was talking on the phone with a big smile on his face. It was clear to see that Yash was happy, like speaking to the woman on the other line is what he lived for. Zoya envied that woman, what must it be like to receive that kind of affection...that kind of love from someone? Shaking off her disappointment, Zoya excused herself to go get changed.

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*Another week later*

Aditya downed the glass of whiskey, starting to get a little tipsy. He looked down at the picture of Zoya straddling Yash for the jeans ad, and downed another glass of whiskey. As expected, the ad was a success. But more than that, Zoya was welcomed back into the fashion world with open arms. She already received 4 new offers for modeling after the success of the jeans ad.

Aditya wasn't surprised. He knew she was the best at what she did. But no matter how much he wanted to...he couldn't deny the fact that the ad bugged him. Yash's hand was placed dangerously close to Zoya's buttocks. And the way they were looking at each other...Aditya growled and downed another glass of whiskey.

He has been avoiding Zoya for 4 weeks now. Always leaving early for work, working late into the night...or going to Pooja's. He hated himself for losing control. He wanted to blame Zoya for seducing him again....but he mostly cursed himself for falling for her charms again....falling for her beauty again.

What added to his fury was that he wanted her again...and she wasn't here. She was with Yash, celebrating the success of their ad. Was Zoya wrapping her arms around Yash's neck like she did with him?

Aditya's eyes flickered down to the picture again. He down another glass of whiskey before hurling the glass across the room with all his strength...shattering it to pieces.

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Arjun parked his car in front of one of the local clubs. He entered and searched for a familiar figure. It wasn't hard...she was creating havoc at the bar. Arjun approached a completely drunk Mahi Arora.

He was heading home when he got a call from a friend that Mahi was drunk and misbehaving again. This was the last straw. Her misbehaviors were starting to effect Zosh's reputation...and Arjun was now personally here to deal with her.

"I demand you give me another drink! Do...do you know who I am?!" Mahi slurred at the bartender as she struggled in the security guard's grip.

"I got her." Arjun simply said as he grabbed Mahi by her arm and dragged her towards the exit.

"Enough Mahi." Arjun said in an authoritative tone as she started struggling with him. But Mahi didn't listen. She was too drunk to listen. Earlier today she found out about the success of Zoya's ad, which lead to her getting drunk tonight. That bitch always stole her spotlight...oh how she hated Zoya. Mahi has worked for years trying to gain stardom...and here comes Zoya with her innocent act and easily takes everything away. When Mahi continued to struggle, Arjun held her by her shoulders, giving her a threatening glare.

"Do you want Aditya to deal with you instead? You know his temper. Bhai will be really pissed off if he has to leave his wife and kid in the middle of the night to deal with you." Arjun threatened.

"It's all that bitch's fault!" Mahi spat out, Arjun's words not affecting her drunken state. "She will not take my success away again..." Mahi lost her balance, but Arjun caught her...very confused at what Mahi was saying.

"Mahi, what are you talking about?" Arjun asked as he maneuvered her to his car.

"That bi...that bitch Zoya. She will not take away my spotlight again. I...I ruined her once...I will do it...again..." Mahi murmured, too drunk to realize what she was saying.

Arjun frowned, "Ruin Zoya?' What are you talking about?" He asked, now extremely confused.

Mahi giggled. "I drugged her drink that night...I just wanted her to get bad publicity by passing out in public *giggle* but...but I was lucky...Aditya took Zoya's drink instead and...and...she got pregnant...and *giggle*...she was out of my way..." Mahi giggled one more time before she finally passed out in Arjun's arms.

Arjun stood there shocked. 'Drugged Zoya's drink? Got her pregnant so she wouldn't be able to model anymore? I better talk to Adi bhai about this. Something doesn't feel right...' He thought to himself as he placed Mahi in the passenger's seat and drove her home.

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Zoya entered the Hooda mansion around 1:30 am. She was out with the team celebrating the success of the ad. She would have come home earlier but Noor kept on convincing her to stay a few minutes more. And she honestly enjoyed herself after a long time, the thrill of success still running through her veins. She had forgotten how it felt to have your work appreciated. It felt good...so good. She was so surprised at the reaction the ad got, and to know that the fashion world missed her work so much put her on cloud nine.

She entered the dark bedroom; with a small smile adorning her face when Aditya's slashing voice startled her.

"Good to know you're finally home from your rendezvous..." Aditya spat, slurring a little.

Zoya's smile faded as she saw Aditya sitting in one of the chairs in the darkness. The moonlight slashing across his cold face, making him look dangerous. Zoya felt a flutter of fear rise in her stomach as he stood up and made his way towards her, slightly unsteady.

Zoya backed up a step, and another...until she was finally trapped between the wall and Aditya. She could smell the alcohol on him...and his hard face sent chills down her spine.

"Tell me...did you enjoy his touch?" Aditya hissed as he trailed a finger along Zoya's jaw line, making her flinch.

Confused at what he meant, Zoya managed to ask in a trembling voice, "What are you talking abou..." SLAM! Aditya smashed his hand on the wall right next to Zoya's head, making her jump.

Zoya then yelped in pain when Aditya grabbed her chin and roughly pushed her face up.

"DON'T play innocent with me!" Aditya barked, "I know you enjoy straddling that Yash. So tell me..." He said, grabbing Zoya's arms, forcing her on her tip toes.

"Ah!" Zoya cried, tears rolling down her face as she tried to loosen his grip.

"...did you enjoy it? You're coming from his place aren't you? Did he make you quiver like I did?" Aditya dangerously whispered, he shook her, her sobs not affecting his drunken state.

"Aditya...please...." Zoya begged between her sobs.

"SSSHHHHHHH!" He hissed. He then trailed his hand down Zoya's chest and roughly grabbed onto her breast.

"No...stop...please..." Zoya pleaded once again between her sobs.

"SHUT UP!" Aditya yelled before hurling Zoya to the floor. He then crawled on top of her and roughly kissed her.

Zoya struggled with all her might. When Aditya moved from her lips to bite her shoulder, she cried out.

"ADITYA! STOP!...STOP! STOP! STOP!" Zoya yelled, her heart wrenching sobs reaching no one. Aditya's rough hands groped her inappropriately.

"No...please..." Zoya whimpered, starting to lose her strength. So this is how it'll end...she'll be shamed by her own husband.

Aditya ripped the sleeve of Zoya's top, sinking his teeth to the new exposed flesh. His common sense completely clouded with alcohol. He couldn't think straight. All he knew was that he couldn't stand the thought of another man touching Zoya. He wanted to brand her his...why? ...he did not know.

He then heard a faint wail...it kept on getting louder...and louder. It then cut through his drunken state like a sharp knife, bringing him back to his senses...Adiya's wails from the baby monitor.

Aditya looked down at an unmoving Zoya, her tear stained face completely emotionless. He scrambled up in a flash, as if Zoya burned him. For a moment there was no sound except for Adiya's wails. My God...he almost...he almost...how could he even think of doing something like this? What has he become?

Aditya rubbed a frantic hand over his face, "I'm...I....sor...I'm..." he stuttered. A look of shock still plastered on his face as Zoya laid still, her face blank. He stumbled back a little...utterly disgusted with himself. Aditya then dashed to the door. He stumbled down the stairs before he finally made it out the front door...not knowing his destination.

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Zoya lay exactly how Aditya left her, completely still, except for the tears rolling down her face. Adiya's cries brought her back to reality. She shot up, crossing her arms across her body in defense. She tried to breath between her sobs, choking a few times.

She then made a dash for the nursery and picked up a crying Adiya.

"ssshhhh..shhh" Zoya soothed. "Mommy's here..." she said as she patted Adiya's back. Once her wails became soft whimpers Zoya hugged her close to her. She then lowered to the ground and cried, holding on to her daughter for comfort.

When a dream shatters, the echo of it shoots straight to the heart. The heart may be strong enough to endure it the first time...but maybe not the second. One dream shattered 2 years ago...tonight another dream shattered...and it doesn't look like my heart can endure it the second time around.

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Important Note:

Hello guys...this chapter had some dark and serious content. I, in no way, promote domestic violence. This is just a fanfic and in no way makes domestic violence of any kind ok. I apologize if i have hurt anyone with this chapter.

Sticking to the theme of this story, Aditya and Zoya's relationship had to get worse before it can get better. So please stay tuned to see how their relationship moves forward.