I want all of you know that I have started to edit and rewrite the first few chapters of this story as you already know that those chapters were crap and I wrote like shit. So I decided to change it. Yeah, No plot changes but I have changed some dialogues and a few scenes. I am not still done with it. But still if you want, you can check it out from the beginning.

MALLIKA

1 year later,

With the warm breeze brushing over my barely exposed skin, I tugged the sweater closer to my body wanting to feel warmth during this very cold weather. I could feel my muscles tightening and teeth chattering occasionally whenever the cold wind blew over me. Despite of being cladded in a puffy and comfortable sweater on my full sleeves dress, I was feeling the cold.

I had to wake up early because Mr. Avery called me yesterday informing me that we had to make some changes for our preparation for the final round of Premier League of Dance Competition. Hence I had to attend the club earlier in the morning.  There we had a group discussion about the changes of our dance forms and picked perfect dance styles and dance forms for the event. It was definitely not easy as this time, it was a national level competition where many dance troops were representing their own teams and respective states. We had decided to keep theme and background story which we would present through the performance. Mr. Avery, our guide who was specifically fond of my dance skills had also suggested me to add some Indian classical dance form which we would be using besides freestyles to create the story.

It was a big opportunity for all of us to establish ourselves in a huge field as well as get fame. I was extremely thrilled as well as nervous about it. We needed to take a good preparation for this final event. My dance troop had worked hard and we had reached the final round after crossing last 5 rounds which were not easier at all. The final round would be taking place after two weeks.

I had joined in the "Florida Art and Artist Association" after leaving New York. Yes, I had come in Florida. Cassey had helped me to find a place to settle and also had found this club for continuing my dance. It was never easy for me to cop with all the changes. Obviously I had my own money when I came here. But I needed a job. I took a job in a cafeteria which was just a few miles away from my dance club. I changed my identity and adapted a new name. Now I was Rose in Florida. I could have simply carried away my name in here but I knew that somhow I could have got caught by the social media or the press. I had changed my haircut cutting it shorter. Not that I used to have long hair to begin with but now I had shorter compared to previous hair. I had changed the colour of my hair. I had now brunette hair with blonde highlights and I absolutely loved my hair.

Besides holding the surname "Spencer" would have definitely braught a lot of limelight and facilities which I didn't want at all. I joined my Florida Dance Troop on the basis of my own quality and talent. I couldn't be just someone to take the free advantage of being the Riccardo Spencer's wife when I had kind of ditched him temporarily.

Obviously, it had been absolutely difficult to live without Sumedh. In the beginning, I used to feel very lonely and cried thinking about him. There was a time when I thought if I could just leave everything here and go back to him. I spent many sleepless nights only thinking about him every second and convincing myself to stay here and respect the break between us. It was hard to keep up with everything. Though we both sometimes texted each other, I felt empty.

Until oneday Cassey informed me about this club, I thanked him and joined in the club. From then, life had been smoothly easy with me. Though I often found myself thinking about him and missing him, I had learnt to adjust. This one year was enough to make me face both bitter sweet moments. I would say that I was happy because I was finally doing what I had wanted from the very beginning. Things were not easier but I had eventually learnt how to deal with those emotional turmoils and troubles.

As I reached near the cafeteria, I pushed open the door and entered in the cafeteria. The place was almost filled with public and I was late in work which meant getting scolded again.

I actually worked here from 8 a.m to 2 p.m and 7 p.m to 10 p.m. In between the free space, I went to the dance class from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. I had been obliged to take two shifts as I needed the money. I had to pay for my landlord and other essential bills.I shared a room with Lisa, my only true friend of Florida. She knew about my past and all those incidents. At first I didn't reveal anything to her but with the way I used to behave and have those breakdown sessions, she emotionally supported me and provided me comfort. And that's why I ended up confessing her all the truth. Sumedh was sending me money through my account but I didn't use them. I wanted to do it on my own and mostly deserved to live a life with difficult situations instead of leading a lavish lifestyle. It was my amends for my misdeeds and I was gladly bearing all the results of my actions. Infact I was punishing myself for the blunder I had created.

Keeping my sweater on the hanger, I went in the changing room and put on my working outfit. It was a white shirt and black tight skirt which reached above my knees.

It used to be definitely new and quite humiliating for me to work as a waitress here but with times, I had got habituated and I now worked well.

"Hey" Lisa came forward when I came out of the room. She also worked with me here.

"You are again late. Looks like you are going to get a lot of tantrums of Mrs. Kristin today."  She said lifting her eyebrows and placed the plates on the slab.

"I am aware." I sighed as I put my hair in a bun. Quickly grabbing my schedule, I checked through the numbers of table I had to go around.

"I am fluttered." I sarcastically said turning to face her.

"Come on,honey. Don't be hyper. We know how she is. She is the definition of evil bitch. She can't simply digest the fact that we are much more beautiful than her old grumpy ass and that's why she behaves like a crazy witch in simple things." She mentioned rolling her eyes in mockery.

Lisa was not completely wrong. Mrs. Kristin just seemed to snap at any work you would do. She could never appreciate if you did something good for her or any favour like that. She wouldn't spare anyone if a tiny mistake happened. Last time, she suspended a waitress just because she mistakenly went in the wrong table to serve food. She seemed to have potential hatred for the female population even though she herself was a female. I didn't know why she behaved very rudely with the female stuffs whereas she was all gentle and polite with male stuffs. That's why Lisa somehow came in this conclusion that she hated all of female workers because she probably was jealous that they were beautiful and young unlike her.

"I know that. She is a bitch." I gave a approval nod in her direction.

"I have got table no 22. Guess what, we need to cut our conversation here." I dismissed her with a wave of hand.

"Hey wait" She stopped me by grabbing my wrist and turning me to face her.

"What the fuck?" I shreiked when she put more force on my wrist making me wince.

"Oops! I am sorry." She smiled sheepishly at me and removed her arm from my wrist.

"Actually, today I am going to a party with Stella. It's been long we have spent times together. And I need you to come with me." She informed me with excited glint in her eyes.

"No, I don't think I can accompany you today. I have to prepare for my next dance competition for the final round. I have classes as well. I am busy." I replied pouting my lips.

"No" She shook her head negatively.

"When I said that you are going to come means you have to come. We all are working with our ass for many days and we seriously need a day off. We should have some fun and take a chill pill. Now, don't be such a mood breaker."

"But I have classes." I defended trying to come out of her plan for making me go to party. She was right about how we should have some fun. I wanted to take some break from my monotonous life also.However, I couldn't attend due to practice.

"I know. Join us after classes. I will send you the location." She stated with a smile when I let out a defeated sigh. Seeing my poker face, she held my shoulders giving them a squeeze.

"I know that you are busy. But you need a break. You have been working and doing classes everyday. You must be tired with everything. So just give soemtimes to yourself and come with us today. You need to have some fun." She laughed wiggling her eyebrows. I thought for a moment before nodding my head positively.

"Um..Done." I beamed at her.

"Yeahhhh" She jumped in joy and twirled infront of me making me giggle.

"We are gonna have lots of fun. From drinking to dancing with my energy, this night is going to be blast. And guess what?" She lifted her eyebrow asking me. I smirked at her giving her a nod as I understood what she had implied to say about guessing.

"Yep, I am gonna get a hot and handsome guy at the end of the day and gonna have my wildest fantasy fulfilled." She dramatically said biting her lower lip. I laughed in reponse and shook my head at her childish behaviour. She was very beautiful and that's why she could get any guy she wanted. She didn't have any boyfriend at the age of 24 and was a happily single person just living her life. That was her words, not mine. She was very confident and outspoken and definitely a wonderful friend. She was quite similar with Avneet at this point. I could say that they would hit the moment they would meet each other.

"I know right." I responded and we both twirled together while fits of laughter escaped from us.

"What's going on here?" We immediately stopped hearing the loud and familiar voice and as expected it was Mrs. Kristin. She was glaring at us when we stood up carefully adjusting our clothes and titled our heads to the ground controlling our laugh.

It was gonna be a DAY indeed.

SUMEDH

I grunted in annoyance as I checked the invitation card I had got from Premier League of Dance Competition. I was not at all enthusiastic to attend this programme leaving my all pending works here.

"Mr. Spencer, we should have to attend this competition." My manager said. I looked up from the card to face him.

"It's totally ridiculous.I am not going to attend some dance competition as a cheif guest leaving all of my works like this. Not to mention, the venue is miles away." I stated keeping the card on the table.

"Mr. Spencer, they have specifically invited you because you have a diploma in dance besides your academic degree. You are the only buisnessman in USA to hold the tag of outstanding dancer alongside your job and everyone knows that." He approached near my desk standing a few feet away from it.

"Don't give me that crap about it. There are surely a lot of buisnessmen who are skillful dancers. I am not the only one." I replied with an eye roll.

"No, it's not quite true and I object here. There might be so many influential buisnessmen in the country who are efficient dancers beside their own jobs. But you are one of those rare dancers to be prolific as well as famous. Not to mention, you are the only youngest billionaire who holds the title of BEATKING." He pointed out. I raised my eyebrow at him skeptically and shook my head negatively.

"Are you trying to butter me ? If you are, it's not really working." I answered.

"No Mr. Spencer, I am just stating the facts as in I am doing the job as your manager. 2 years ago, you attended the dance programme with your wife, Mrs. Spencer and got the award for the best dancer as well as the title from the Dancing Diva Elizabeth. From then, you are known dancer as well. So they have invited you as their cheif guest. And you need to accept their offer." He mentioned in his professional tone.

He mentioned about Mallika and it braught back memories. It was before my kidnapping. Due to Mallika's stubbornness and her wish, we both participated a dance challenge held by National Dancing Association and the programme aired in the Television. We both participated individually and after three rounds, I , Mallika and some 3 more contestants from other states reached the final round. Surprisingly, I came out to be the winner and also got the title from Elizabeth.From then, public were aware of my dancing abilities. I ducked my head to left side letting out a sigh.  I didn't want to remember about the past.

"I am not really ready for going there." I huffed grabbing a pen from the pen stand. "Besides, Avneet is pregnant and she needs to be taken care of."

"No tension Sir, Avneet Mam is one who has informed me about how she is excited to visit there. She has mentioned that not only you but also the entire family is going to Florida." My eyes widened at his words.

Avneet was the one who had urged him to make me go Florida. Avneet was 7 months pregnant and she had been behaving like a child like always. Siddharth had been having a hard time dealing with her demands and cravings. We all were dealing with her in fact. Her mother had also come to stay here a month ago to take care of her during pregnancy. Mallika's grandmother was also with her for everytime as Siddharth was busy with his job.

"Besides, if you go there, you will gain more names and your publicity will increase. It's very beneficial for our companies and you. In future, there are many possibilities to get offers from many reputated organisations and also to crack deals with competitive companies. This will assist you to achieve more access in the corporate and buisness world." He added. I couldn't help but agree with his rational point. He had seriously convinced me now for sure. Definitely, it was beneficial from the prospective of our professionalism.

"Well then, make arrangements for everything and tell me the date." I proclaimed having no other options.

"Ok Sir but Avneet Mam has called me today saying that you all will be going tomorrow itself. She is planning for a family vacation there before the competition." I couldn't be more surprised than that. Avneet was getting on my nerves. Since she had been pregnant,  she was messing up with all our patience . Specially Siddharth and I were facing her tantrums most if we would forbid her to do something.

"Don't you think that you are invading our personal life too much by talking to Avneet. You are a manager and do your duty as the manager only." I didn't care if I was being so rude with him. I was stressed out for Avneet and she was really riling me up with her weird wishes where I couldn't say "no" either as the doctor had clarified that we had to keep her happy and allow her to do whatever she wanted in this crucial time.Now I guessed that I wouldn't be suprised if she would once request to burn down half of the population on the earth to satisfy her hormonal needs.

"No, she is the one who has called me. She has received this card in the house and then called me to receive it. On that time, she told me about her wish.I didn't try to inavde your personal space.I am sorry Mr. Spencer." He mumbled out the last part. I ran my hand through my hair in frustration.

"Just get the fuck out of here right now and do whatever she has fucking told you to do." I shouted. He hurriedly hummed in response and left the room.

*****
Next Day,

After we safely landed in Florida, we went in the hotel we had booked from New York. As per Avneet's opinion, the entire family had come here. Avneet wanted Cassey to come with us but he was now in vacation in his village looking after his unwell father. He had disclosed that he helped Mallika to escape New York and made sure to find a place a job to live. As per as he had informed, she was now in Los Angeles and was attending dance classes.

I wanted to go and trace for her. She and I both knew that I could easily find her in a snap of finger if I wanted. But she had braught me in a situation that I simply didn't want to. I wanted her to enjoy her life and have a life of peace without commotion and troubles chasing behind her. I also knew that if I would have ever found out where she was actually staying, I couldn't stop myself from going to her.

"So, what are you thinking now, young man?" I tilted my head behind to find dad approaching me.

"Nothing, just drinking and relieving stress." I replied as I took a sip from my glass. I was currently sitting in my room and drinking wines.

"Then why don't you go out and have some fun ?" He asked as he sat down beside me on the couch.

"Nope" I nodded my head negatively before taking another sip from my glass.

"You have been working too much. You need some energy and refreshment. Take a break and go, have some fun. You need it." He suggested as he poured his drink on his glass.

"Dad, you are seriously not thinking of drinking now?" I scoffed at him raising my eyebrow at him.

"Oh come on, it's not a big deal. I too need some refreshment and what can be better reality escape than a glass of wine ?" He smirked at me holding the glass in the air and later took a sip from his glass. I rolled my eyes at his blunt answer.

"Yes but don't dare to drink more than two glasses." I glared at him.

"Whatever" He too rolled his eyes at me. "Think about my idea and just go to some party. Have a great time." He added.

"Dad..

I was cut in the middle sentence when Siddharth opened the door of my room and walked inside. I cursed myself for not closing the door of my room. Because of my stupidity, everyone seemed to have free access in my room without my permission.

"What about my permission?" I groaned which he ignored as if I didn't exist and came towards the couch.

"What's going on?" He asked as he popped himself down beside my dad.

"Nothing. I was telling him to take some break, go to some club and have some great time." Dad replied.

"That's great. I was thinking the same." Siddharth mentioned with a huge grin on his face and he looked at me. "We should definitely go there, Sumedh."

"Nope, I am not going anywhere." I shook my head in denial.

"Don't be so boring and spoil the fun. We are surely going to have great time. Don't be a party boomer." He grumbled glowering at me.

"I am not being anything." I rolled my eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes so much. Just do what I am saying. You will have a nice time I can guarantee it. Just man up and let's go there." He intentionally said this line to provoke me for going there and he knew that it would be going to work.

"I guess, I don't have a choice." I nodded my head letting out a loud sigh.

"Yeahhhhh!" Dad shouted in joy.

"We are gonna have a boy's night." Siddharth added in girly tone making us break into laughter.

Looks like, it was going to be a DAY indeed.

*****

Next chapter is going to have blast. Just wait for it. I am not gonna reveal anything but I guess, my readers are very much intelligent to guess what might happen.

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