Chapter 01

Just  few minutes ago we got the accesses in the mansion of biggest  business Tycoon of the country and now we leading towards the party area to  capture all the  news which you guys all were desperately waiting to see.  It's been almost two years,, we been here. And particular reason you all know. But finally time is over and mr shivaay Singh oberoi  decided to  come infront of the camera  yet again that also not alone but with  his beloved to be wife Thea Mehra.  Who stood with him in everything thick and thin. When no one came forward to  support him. According to the sources. She is the only woman , who never left his hand and proved herself a great selfless woman for not leaving her man in his hardest pace of life.   Reporter announced on the tv having brightest smile on her face while   Walking towards the party where camera can capture almost all the famous people of the country who seems like desperately waiting for mr shivaay Singh oberoi to appear with his lady love. After almost ten minutes of tucking their eyes towards the entrance soon all beams in joy when they saw him entering looking nothing but a Greek god in his black suit with  black shirt having two buttons open from front along with jelled up hair with one strand out on his forehead making  the atmosphere heat up specially for women ,, who are not able to devour his  irresistible handsomeness.

Mr shivaay Singh oberoi has came. One of reporter shout and pace up towards his side along with other news channel  people who  started trying to be ahead for asking question to help their channel to gain more popularity.  All people are so desperate to ask his where about in those two years  that without waiting for their turn everyone just bombarding their  questions on him. But instead answering them he just passed them his famous glare  making them little quiet down .

Shivaay baby ,,  you came without me. A woman came ahead having a proudy smile and intertwined her arm with him looking at him like her whole world stays in him.

Mr shivaay Singh oberoi is she Thea mehra your wife. We have heard about her alot.but never seen her before. Will you elaborate more about her and your relationship .  One of the reporter came ahead having confidence in his voice.

Why not.  I would love to introduce you all with the woman who stood with me in every thick and thin. Even though that time when I guess my own  people didn't care about me. She was the only  support system  I had which helped me to get my life back and made me alive again.  I guess if she won't had been there. Then might today I won't had been standing infront of you all.  And I'm  very thankful of her for that.  So guys she is Thea mehra my would be wife.  Whom I can't thank enough to be in my life. He   Smiles pulling Thea towards him having proud smile on his face making all people clap   In  applause and appreciation.

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She flinches seeing the news flashing on the tv again  and again with bright headlines as well as the anchor  repeating behind it in clear words  making her condition more  vulnerable and deteriorating . She  never had thought that one day she would be sitting like this on the sofa and  watching him standing with  another woman praising for all the things which she done for him.  She had loved him truly ...  she had considered her everything and took care  of him like a child. But in end what she got ,nothing but empty soul sitting alone without having a single support with her.   Suddenly her trance broke when a little life moves in her arms. Whom she was sitting holding protectively having his tiny head on her chest .

Baby muffles and In no time he break through  into tears making his mother panic.  She immediately kept hand on his tiny back and started rubbing it  trying to console to him.   Which seems like not working at all. Being a single mother on top of that  inexperienced makes her feel so helpless as well as tired.  That  time

When she needed Someone's support  specifically her husband's. He is no where to be seen. Infect he is totally out of dictionary now. And why won't he be not  ,,when he doesn't know that  his one wife exist as well his  two months son ,,who looks exactly like him with his  blue deep eyes which makes his mother miss father a lot. Whenever she decide  to forget him and move on in her life. She miss him more deep seeing her son. Who is carbon copy of his father and then she spends hours in crying. Being mother in the age of 22 is not easy. Things been really hard for her lately .  Already she had many things to face in her life  and then one more life included with her. Whom she is having hard time to take care of  being inexperienced of handling the child.now she don't know what to do and how to handle the things  being empty hands as well as  without  solid support.

It's ok baby. Mama is here. Please stop crying. You are  scaring mama as well. Please baby please. She sobs sitting on the sofa trying to latch his  mouth on her breast. But he is the one who is just shaking his head here and there   Making her cry more along with him.

Don't do this baby. Please have mercy on mama and have the milk.  Please jaan. Dont do this. Mama is already  going in the crises. Please listen to me. She pleads caressing his head while trying to feed him. Which somehow work after almost five minutes. And he started sucking it looking at her with his tear filled eyes. Anika sniffles  and wipe his eyes with her thumb passing him sad smile.

I love you so much. Mama loves her baby a lot. She caresses his head and peck him on his nose earning a cutest smile from her little muffin.

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Shivaay comes in his room after a hectic event and  throw his jacket on the recliner walking towards the window from where he can see the  whole sky filled With stars  and bright moon which is piercing directly  through the glass.  Since he gotten in his real self. He don't know but he feels like something is missing in his life. Despite surrounded with all the happiness which he craved for He is still terribly depressed for something which he doesn't know what it is. Everytime whenever he  try to figure out.  He ends up with  empty hands without knowing why he is feeling like this.

Evidently He has his family , he has the woman whom he love dearly. Then what's out there which bugs  him everytime and makes him feel lonely and depressed. He  take a long shaky breath and  pick up the cigarettes box from the table and lighten it up assuming it will help him to erase his restlessness. But   Like always he finished whole cigarette ,,but those thoughts still lingering in his brain making him feel crazy and what not. Suddenly his figure tremble when two hands wrapped around his waist making him alert someone's presence. He slowly turns and found none other than Thea is standing infront of him almost half naked. Barely her night clothes are covering her legs and stomach area.

Thea you here??? He said in amusement looking tip to toe at her.

Yes I'm right here with you. She smiles wrapping her arms around him trying hard to get closer to him . But as much as she is trying to come closer to him. Instead feeling connected,, he is feeling uncomfortable and anxious. He don't know but he is not liking her touch. It's feels like she is stranger to him. He doesn't know her. And it's bothering him more and more being not able to understand for not liking her touch,, when she is the only woman whom he is in love with. He has loved her from his high school days. She was his first love and might he was as well The way she took care of him. But he doesn't know whah happened now that he doesn't feel connected with her and he wants her to leave him alone as soon as possible.

God I missed you baby. She move towards his lips to capture them. But he immediately stepped away making her frown with his behaviour.

Shivaya ,,'she try to touch him but he didn't let her and move back.

I I think it's not right. You shouldn't be here. He tried to keep his tone soft but ends up coming bit rude.

What do you mean it's not right. I'm your fisnce shivaay. She chimed feeling hurt with his behaviour.

Yes you are right. You are my fiancé. But We are not married yet. So I guess this closeness is not appropriate. So better if we maintain limits in our relationship. He answered thrusting his hands in his pocket looking straight at her face without having a little doubt about his words which he said to her.

Shivaay but.... She try ro argue. But one glare from him made her shut her mouth.

It's better if I shouldn't had come here. She look at him with teary eyes and left from there. But shivaay didn't feel any guilt after shouting at her. Infect he is feeling like if he would had let her get intimate with him then might he would had cheated on someone ,, whom he doesn't know even. He sighs thinking about it and slowly gets the bracelet out which he thinks belong to Thea but returning to her he finds it crime.

In morning

Anika open her purse and found only 20 dollars in there ... which is not enough for milk even. She had thought that at least she has little money to buy groceries. but seeing the twenty dollars has put her in tension. Already she was tensed how will she pay for her rent and now she doesn't have money for groceries as well. Being newly mother she can't even do the job. If she applied for it then who will take care of her little child who needs his mother 24/07. On top of that she doesn't have that much qualifications which would help her to do work from home. Now she doesn't know what to do and how to lift up her expenses.

What will I do now. ... her voice crack having moist eyes. Suddenly she tremble with sudden knock on her door. She sighs in defeat wiping her tears and walk towards the door to open it.

Mrs Peter You here ,?, she got tensed when she saw the landlord lady standing infront of her. Surely she is here to ask for money.

Yes I'm here. Where's zayaan. She smiles entering in the house looking around for her baby.

He is sleeping inside. Anika pointed towards the room biting her inner cheek in anticipation .

Oh really. She simper and padded towards her room fastly .

Awww he is looking so adorable. She pout admiring the cute baby sleeping in his cart.

Yes he is. Mrs Peter. I know why are you here. But I'm sorry I don't have money to pay you rent now. But I promise I .....

Don't worry darling. I'm not here for money. I just came to see your son. She says resting her hand on her shoulder.

I can understand but I'm telling you because I don't have money neither job and. ....

Then why don't you apply for job. Mrs Peter suggested fixing the blanket on little zayaan.

I want to but who will take care of zayaan. He is so small and.....

I can take care of him. Mr Peter says making anika widen her eyes in shock.

Really will you??? She beams holding her hand.

Yes I can. Until you comes back from the job I can take care of him. I have nothing to do at home. So at least I can help you and as well as I can get my rent on the time. She winks squeezing her hand in assurance.

Oh thank you mrs Peter anika smiles in appreciation and hugged her making her surprised with her sudden hug.

I promise I will get the job and give all your remaining money. She smiles breaking apart

That's ok sweetie. Anyways I should leave. She pat her cheek and about to leave but came back again.

Oh yeh I forgot to tell you that. One of my friend works in a big company as personal secretary. And she said she has loads of work pressure on her. so her company allowing her to have a person work under her. So why don't you apply for it. I guess it will suit you.

Really and where's it ??, anika inquiries being excited for the job.

I'll message you the address. You can go today if you want to. I can take care of zayaan.

That will be great Mrs Peter. Thanks for everything.

Not mention. Anyways you get ready and leave as soon as possible. She said People are really punctual in her work place... anika nods and Mrs Peter left not before sending her the address.

After sometime

Anika's heart filled with pain leaving her child first time in some stranger's hands. But being helpless she didn't have any other option .. so with heavy feelings she gave goodbye kiss to her little son and left for her destination. To her luck as she reached on bus stand already the bus was standing there and in none second she got in. Whole way she just kept praying to god that she should get the job. Neither she wanna disappoint Mrs Peter nor she can afford to stay in this big city without money. So she should get the job in her hands before she comes on the road along with her little two months old son. Who needs a proper shelter to live in. Witn those determination after almost twenty minutes of journey she thanks the bus driver and got down from the vehicle.

You can do this anika. She courage her self with her strong motive and started walking towards the particular address ,,which Mrs Peter had given her.After 5 minutes of walk she managed to reach in the building and told the receptionist that she is there for job who nods her head and took her towards the waiting area ,, which is apparently filled with loads of people ,,, who apparently are there to take the same job ,, which she thought she is there to take. But seems like there's more other people who are hoping to get into this place. She gulp and sat on one of the chair near a man ,,who look at her weirdly seeing her dressing. And why won't he not ,, when whole place is filled with well dressed people and she came in Nothing but Jeans and over sized hoodie. But that's least thing to bother for anika. Right now she just thinking about the job nothing more. Soon they started calling people for interview and as much as time is getting nearer her anxiety level is going up.

Miss anika ,, hearing her name she immediately rose up from her seat and look at the lady impatiently who nods her head and showed her the way of Interviewer room.

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You didn't finish the college. Lady infront of her said closing her file. Seeing disappointment on her face anika got 💯 sure that she is not getting the job.

Yes I didn't .... Actually my mom got sick so I'd to leave college unwillingly. She answered fidgeting with her fingers in anxiety.

You are not qualified for this job anika. Do you know how many things you have to handle here. It's not easy cup of tea. We need a proper qualified person here. Lady said looking et her simply.

I get that. But I promise I won't disappoint you. If I will get something to do then I'll some how will do it no matter what. I'm really determined in my work. Moreover I've experienced of jobs as well. And I know how to cope up with those things. She answered confidently resting her hands on the table.

Yes you did job that also in coffee shop. And it's not coffee shop anika. Hearing her anika let out a defeated breath and nods her head.

It's ok i..... she about to say something but lady interrupted.

My friend Susanna recommended you. She said you needed this job and you will be good. So I'm keeping a thought about it. But I want assurance from you. Are you sure you will do it. The lady said again making anika nods her head instantly.

Yes I will do it. I promise I won't disappoint you. Just give me a chance. Lady gaze at her for few seconds and then shook her head.

Fine. Join it from tomorrow. But I'll keep your contract temporary. If I find you not good then sorry I won't keep you.

Don't worry I will be good. I'll make sure that I don't give your chance for complain. Anika smiles.

Well let's see. Welcome in oberoi group. Hearing her anika gasp and look at her shockingly.

Is everything fine ??, lady asked

Err yh everything is good. Anika pass her tight smile and left the cabin being dilemma. She hopes that it's not the same oberoies which she is thinking of. If it will be then ,,unwillingly she has to escape from here before she get caught by them again. With those thoughts she is walking in corridor when suddenly she collided and straight away fell on the floor and in that process all the coffee which that person was holding splashed on her face making her dirty.

Youuu.... The person speaks making anika open her eyes and he is not other than shivaay Singh oberoi her nightmare standing gawking at her out of curiosity.

Shiv.... She whispered

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