Chapter 57

Part 57

Sharanya's pov.

I can't fall weak I have to be strong for myself. If they could point a finger at me without knowing anything, I could stand up for myself.

"Everything will be fine, little baby," Yashvi, who was sitting beside me on our way to college for a festival, said. I smiled at her then looked out of the car window.

When the car halted outside the college, the place was way too crowded with media and reporters capturing everything. When they saw our car, their attention turned towards us. I got nervous for a second, but then I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. They were just capturing us, but they couldn't ask anything because I knew Neil had threatened them. Neil's changu mangus (bodyguards) were there to take me and Yashvi Dii inside safely.

We both went inside. Most of them were giving me looks, but they couldn't say anything either as they were scared. Ignoring everyone, I went to check all the preparations. Everything was done perfectly. From backstage, I peeked out and saw Neil was sitting with board members as the debate round had started.

Sighing I went to the makeup room to change as I was participating in a dance. I changed into a black flared lahenga skirt. It was a bit heavy and I wore the red top with a deep neck. I started doing my makeup. Just then, I heard a knock. Who was there? It must be someone from my team.

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She strode to the door and opened it, only to be surprised to see Neil standing there. "Aap----" she stammered as he pushed her aside and walked in.

She was startled and quickly grabbed her black duppata, which was there, and wrapped it around her. "What are you doing here, Neil? "Are you mad?" She was freaking out while his pupils dilated as he gulped, staring at the beauty standing with his favourite colour of clothes adorning her.

"Earth to Neil," she said, clapping her hands in front of him. "Huh?" That's what he uttered, still in a daze.

"What are you doing here, Neil?" "What if someone sees us together?" she was worried. "Uhh, you okay?" He asked after clearing his throat.

"I am fine, Neil, now please leave," she said, looking around, and he took a step closer to her. "You look stunning in my favourite colors," he said, sliding his hand around her waist as he drew her in closer, her eyes widening.

Don't get scared of me, wifey. I won't do anything without your will. " He pressed his lips on her forehead, letting his lips linger there a little more, and then he moved back. "All the best," he said, and he left, leaving her breathless.

Composing herself, she pinned her duppata and tied her hair in a bun...

Now it was her time to dance.

"All the best, little baby," Yashvi said, who was also participating in dance with her. "All the best to you too, Diii."

When the host called them, she took a deep breath and walked in.



The song started playing, and she took her place. She danced, forgetting everything; her anklets and beads made sounds as she swayed her hips, and her hands had their own movement.

Neil's eyes were locked on hers as she danced, wearing his favourite colour outfit. When she turned, his breath hitched because of her deep neck back with the strings tied tightly. She looked like an angel.

She ended her dancing after that. There were a few more performances left. He was glad that he wasn't the judge because the decision would be tough...

When all the performances were done, Sharanya was declared the dance winner, which she wasn't expecting at all.

There was a party after the competition which Sharanya didn't attend as it was a hectic day for her and she chose to go home to rest for a while.

Neil went to the office as he had some work there, while his driver dropped Sharanya off at the penthouse.

After freshening up, she sat on the balcony thinking about her life. She desired a break from her tragic and dramatic life. She desired to sit somewhere peaceful and relaxing, but her daily life presented new challenges.

Closing her eyes, she leaned her head back, breathing softly. Just then, she heard the doorbell ring and her phone beeped with a message.

(Neil♥️

I've sent the lunch to you. Have it and take a rest. If you want to meet your mom, just tell the driver and he will drop you off.

She opened the door to find Piyush standing there with a packet. "Thank you," she muttered, taking the packet from his hand.

"Sharanya, are you angry with me?" He inquired, and she responded, "I am not Piyush, but I felt a little betrayed."

"I am sorry Sharanya, but I didn't mean to hurt you in any way." She cut him off "It's okay, I understand. You don't need to explain yourself."

He smiled and said, "Anyway, have your lunch, otherwise, thandi hojayegi, see you later," and he left.

She closed the door and her phone beeped with a message.

Neil ♥️

Have your lunch and don't think much..and yes, I don't have any cameras there.

She sighed, ate her lunch, and then went to see her mother for a while.

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I need the information, Farhaan. I want to know who is behind all of this. " He shouted at one of his staff.

He handed him the phone number, which he immediately dialed.

"Hello, yes, it's Neil Ahuja here. I don't know about anything. "Just send the apology letter and as you said so many bad words about her on Indian television, now it's your call to apologise to her in front of everyone," he yelled, not giving the person a chance to respond.

Neil thought for a while then asked, "I am ready to pay you as much as you want. Just tell me who gave you this news to post."

"Sir, we are sorry for everything." Actually, we received a call from a private number, and they informed me of the situation and deposited the funds in our bank. "Upon hearing the response from the other side, Neil's rage increased."

"Means you all could post anything just for tRP, huh?" He shouted again "Anyways, just send me the number and yes, an apology later also." He hung up the call and dialled another news channel. Everyone said the same thing to him, that someone gave him this information by private number.

He tried to trace the number but couldn't as it was untraceable.

Most of the trollers of Sharanya must be some crazy teenagers, so find their numbers, call their parents and tell them what their kids are doing on social media, and also tell them to post a sorry note on social media, "I ordered." They nodded and left while I sat there leaning my head back.

Shitt I have to call Maa. I quickly dialled a landline number. "Hello Maa, yes I am in the office. I'm sorry I can't share my evening tea with you today because I'm still at work, but Piyush is there for you, so enjoy your tea with him and know that I love you.Yes, I'll be there at dinner and I am fine. " I hung up the phone as soon as I heard a knock.

"Sir, you asked for the records of last month." I nodded and he left after placing the files on the table. I have so many files to go through.

I didn't even realise that it was already 10pm and I was alone at the office. I still have so many tasks left. I was a little relieved about Mom and Sharanya's dinner because Piyush was there to cook for them.

My phone began to ring, and when I saw the caller ID, my eyes widened.

Sharanya💍♥️

I knew my voice was sounding a little heavy. "Wh... when are you coming back?" She asked, stuttering a little.

"I still have so many things left here, so you have your dinner and sleep,"I answered, while pressing my forehead with the other hand.

"Okay... ay, no problem," she said before hanging up the phone.

Wait, she sounded scared. What happened to her all of a sudden? Oh, she was getting scared staying alone in my huge penthouse.

"Hello Aunty, Yes, I am still at the office and Sharanya is alone at home. "Could you please go there because she's getting scared all alone?" I asked Sharanya, the lady who was hit with the vase.She also stayed in my penthouse building.

"Sure, Neil, sir." I thanked her and cut the call and continued doing my work.

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Sharanya's pov.

He knew, he freaking knew, that I was getting scared. That's why he called her to stay with me. Why were you being so goody-two-shoes with me, Neil? Did he have any other plans to trap me? He's already succeeded in taking revenge. Then what? Stop thinking about all this sleep, Sharanya, but I wasn't even feeling sleepy and it's already 12: 00 am.

Neil Sir has reached Sharanya Mam. He is with Piyush Sir and Shweta Mam, "she informed me."

I told her, "You don't need to call me Mam; Sharanya will suffice." She smiled.

I didn't know why, but I wanted to go down. He hadn't caged me, so I could go right. "Where are you going?" That aunty asked, and I just gave her a look.

She didn't ask anything further, and I walked out of the apartment. The elevator would be a bad choice for me as I am claustrophobic, so I decided to use the stairs. Why did he buy this huge penthouse building? And the scary thing was that we stayed here with a few of his staff.

I climbed down the stairs, looking here and there. The Richie Rich Neil Ahuja did spend a lot of money on designing everything, including the stairs and walls. "Ouchhh"—Shit I fell down as I bumped into someone.

"Hey, Anya "You okay?" I heard Neil's voice, and as my eyes shot up, he came running towards me.

Who was the man whom I bumped into then?

"Are you blind or what, huh?" "Can't you see that she got hurt because of you?" Neil yelled, clutching the collar of the man who was about to hit him.

"Neil, it's OK, I am fine," I said, and getting up, "Leave him," I further added, and he took a deep breath and left that man.

He was an unknown person I knew most of his changu mangus (staffs), but his face was unknown. "Out of my sight now!" he shouted at that person. He muttered, "Sorry mom," and he left.

"You okay? Did you get hurt? " He asked, cupping my cheeks. His voice was soft, and so were his eyes. We were still standing on the stairs, and his staff and his little brother were standing a few feet away from us staring at us. It's embarrassing. I mean, the monster being all softie.

"Neil, I am fine." I moved back a little. "Why did you come down? And that too at this time? " He asked. "What if I say I don't have any answers?" he sighed, hearing me.

"Anyway, chalo," he said, dragging me into the elevator.

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"Dinner kyu nahi kiya? (Why didn't you have your dinner yet?) " He asked to serve himself and her. "I wasn't hungry," she answered.

"Say you were waiting for me, Sharanya," he said, smirking slightly and making her roll her eyes. "It's totally your misconception," she replied.

"Yeah, yeah, I know," he said, shaking his head, and continued having his dinner.

"You go and sleep. I have a few tasks left. I'll be in study, "he said as soon as they were done having dinner.

"Still work?" She asked to check the time; it was 1:30 am. "Yes Sharanya, I have to complete the file. I have a meeting in the morning. " She nodded. Her eyes wandered to his face. "He was looking tired."

"Okay then, good night," she muttered as she entered the bedroom and lay down on the bed, closing her eyes.

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She woke up in the middle of the night and yawned. Her eyes landed on the wall clock, which showed 5:10 am. It wasn't night, it was early morning and still the city was sleeping.

Why did she wake up this time? She just slept for 3 hours.

Getting off of the bed, she went to the kitchen to get a bottle of water for herself. When her eyes fell on the study room, she found the light was still on and the door was partially open. Her feet dragged her towards the study room.

She walked in, opening the door to find him sleeping in a sitting position, leaning her head back... His glasses rest on his nose, and a few hair strands tease and caress his brow. His muscles tightened, then released as he breathed out.

How can someone look hot while sleeping?

She strode towards him and closed his file and laptop. She turned only to fall on him as her foot got stuck in the carpet and he woke up with a jerk.

to be continued.