A MOTHER'S SIN

"Her name is Shreya, she is 21 years old. She is the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Uday Singhania, the CEO of Singhania Group. She has two elder sisters and a younger brother. Her mother died when she was a child and her father does not care much whether she is there or not. She lives in Singhania House, but lives in a worse condition than the servants there."

Mrs. Kavita took a deep breath and then asked Kabir, "Do you want to know anything else about Shreya?" "Mom, you know, I am not going to marry that girl, and you know why I won't." "Yes, I know it for sure. Because of Kavya, as always. I am telling you today also. That girl is not right for you son. And you also know that nothing can happen between you and Kavya. You both have been together for so many years, but you are not able to even touch her." "Mom that's enough..." Kabir said interrupting her.

But at this time there was a different gleam in Mrs. Kavita's eyes. She said angrily, "No Kabir, that's not enough! Can't you see anything? This girl is the cure for your illness." "Mom for god's sake, that girl mixed drugs in my drink and it was not any ordinary drug, it was something very strong. My head is still very heavy", Kabir said.

Mrs. Kavita looked at him and said, "What do you think son, I did not try any drugs on you, but no drug ever worked on you. Every time I was disappointed." "But there is a lot of difference between you giving me drugs and her giving me drugs Mom. You want me to get rid of this disease as soon as possible. But because of that cunning girl I lost my deal worth crores." "She did not give you drugs Kabir.", Kavita said confidently. "How can you say this with so much surety?"

"Because I gave those drugs to both of you."

And while saying this, there was no regret or remorse on the face of Mrs. Kavita.Kabir was surprised at what his mom was saying.

The fact was that the pub and hotel belonged to the Kapoor family. And that evening when Kavita came there for inspection, she saw something that was enough to awaken Kabir's hope. Kabir and Shreya were laughing a lot at something in the backyard. She could not remember when was the last time she saw Kabir laughing so openly. "Mom, did you?", Kabir still could not believe it. Kabir asked in a trembling voice. "Yes, I did!", Kavita replied, coming out of her thoughts. "I know I did a lot of wrong, especially with that girl. But to tell you the truth, I don't regret it now.", Kavita Kapoor's eyes were moist. But her eyes were shining with the dreams of happiness coming in her son's life. "Kabir will also be able to live a normal life now, he will also have a family, children, finally now he will get all the happiness that is his right, his share."

Kabir clenched his palms in anger. He was not able to understand how to react at this moment, how to tell his mother how wrong she had done. Not only with that girl but also with her own son.

Following Shreya's advice, Rajat stopped the car where Shreya asked him to stop. Shreya got out of the car lost in her thoughts without saying anything. Rajat looked at her from behind and started thinking what his boss saw in this girl. Neither her way of walking nor her way of dressing. Kabir always liked prim, proper and sophisticated girls. While walking on the road, Shreya was worried about only one thing that what would happen if this news reaches her so-called family. Looking at the marks on her hands, she was angrily cursing the person who might have mixed drugs in her drink. She was drinking beer with Kabir sitting on the backyard stairs, she remembers even this much. Then what happened after that, she could not remember anything. Yes, but she remembered how Devesh Kapoor had insulted her in front of everyone. She remembered one more thing very well, why she had gone to meet Devesh Kapoor yesterday. His stepmother's words started echoing in his ears again.

"Shreya, look at yourself! You still want to become an actress. The best thing would be that you get this ghost of acting out of your mind and get married. I have some relationships in mind. I know, I am your step mom, but I never considered you a step daughter, you know, kid." While walking, Shriya stopped remembering her step mother's words. There was a sarcastic smile on her face. "I am saying this thinking about your future. Your eldest sister is now a top star of the TV industry. The second sister is a famous singer now. She has so many millions of followers on social media platforms. You know that. But kid, what are you doing? Still struggling!" Shreya could not say anything at such times. She would just keep listening silently and Divya would say bitter things to her with a sweet tongue.

"You know, mothers never lie, so I am telling you the truth with a heavy heart. You don't have any future darling!"

While remembering all this, Shreya did not even realize when she reached Navi's office. Anyway, she could not go home in this condition.

For the audition of Devesh Kapoor's film, her casting director Navi had worked very hard. Navi was sure that Shreya would get this role. But her stepmother played such games that she could not reach for the audition. This was not a new thing, it was the usual story. No matter how much she tried to get rid of her games, her plannings and plottings, fate always brought her back to the same place. Good things always came to a halt for her and mishaps happened just before they could happen. Is it so difficult to live a peaceful life?

Shreya quickly entered the office. On seeing her, Navi angrily rebuked her, "Oh, so finally Madam found time to come here." "Sorry Navi di. I know I don't even have the right to apologize.", Shreya said innocently while holding her ears. Navi was looking at her carefully from head to toe. Her dirty clothes, scattered half wet hair, spread kajal on her eyes. And what's more, Navi had also seen the love bite on her neck in just one glance. Pulling Shreya's dress towards herself, Navi said strictly, "I don't care what is going on in your personal life. A producer is coming in a while, for the audition of a South Indian film. And if you are really serious about your career, then go to the bathroom right now and come back after fixing your appearance." Navi was strict, spoke harshly, but also loved her like a younger sister. She gave her other clothes to change.

Shreya took the clothes and went inside the bathroom. Shreya looked at herself in the mirror and was shocked to see the marks on her neck. After seeing all this, anyone's doubts would be cleared about what really happened last night. Shreya turned red with shame and anger.

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