After a day

Saanvika's pov

“How are you?” I asked Niyati as soon as she entered my car and took the shotgun.

I started the car.

I came to Niyati's place to pick her up. I will take her today to the college. I just wanted to meet her.

“I am fine..Don't ask me. Nothing has happened. It was just ..I consider myself lucky that I didn't marry a person like him no matter how much I love him, I will not be able to stay with a person who can't trust me.” She said to me.
I was shocked.  This girl was head over heels for that bastard and was not ready to listen to me when I was trying to make her understand how her was manipulating her continuously in the name of love.

Now hearing her talking like this, I don't know if I was shocked or relieved.

“Don't be surprised. The incident made me realize how love is not everything. Though he loved me, he didn't trust me enough. I told him about Tanay, still he doubted me even ... .even he fixed a spy on me. So there is nothing left now.
I am hurt…betrayed..the amount of hurt I am feeling, I can't explain it right now but that doesn't mean I will let myself drown in the sea of depression. I have my family..my parents ,I need to think about them. They need me. So from now, I am going to value those who value and trust me a lot. Not for them who left me.
But this incident opened my eyes…it taught me that
Love is not enough in any kind of romantic relationship. Trust and respect are most important. I want to move forward with that lesson.” She said as she wiped her tears.

Hearing her I understood how much pain she was feeling but there was a determination in her voice to move on..to move forward .

Tears of pain and joy have welled up in my eyes…pain because of how my happy friend has changed into a lifeless person who now smiles for her family and joy because I am proud of her for being strong.

I caught her hand and gave a kiss on it.

“That's my girl. You are strong,Niyu…very very strong. I am so proud of you.” I whispered to her.

She smiled at me with tears glistening in her eyes.

I just hope that these Tears sweep away every pain of her life.
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“Hello Mom,” I greeted Mom as I video called her.

“Hello Sweetheart, you are looking very cute in this dress…no no..cute and hot both.” Mom said to me excitedly.

I laughed at her. I was wearing a white and pink floral body-hugging dress for the reality show where I was invited as a guest today. I was inside my van as we were given a break.

Saanvika's dress

“Thank you. What's up?” I asked her.

“Nothing interesting. I am just having snacks and working in the office. Your father is doing the same.
So…how's Niyati?” She asked me.

Yes, Mom knows everything. In fact she talked to her after everything settled down a bit.

“ She is trying to move on.” I said to her honestly.

“I know that she will. She is stronger than she knows herself to be. And what about you? When are you going to propose Sathvik?” She asked with a smile.

I looked at her in shock and said, “Mom , please have patience. They just faced a big mishap. Let them settle down a bit. I will propose to him when the right time comes.
Moreover I don't think that his family will approve of anyone related to Niyati just now..either Avyaan will create a problem or his Dadi or his mom. Though I am not sure…but still let's wait. As I said that after sometime when everything cools down a bit, I will talk to Sathvik.”

No, I am not doing any back bitching of Niyati…I am just being practical.

“As you say, but don't be late. Otherwise you will regret it forever.” Mom said.

I don't know why but the words directly hit somewhere inside me. I brushed the abstract thought away.

“ Don't worry, he is not seeing anyone.” I assured her.

“ Saanvika,” Hearing Divya's voice, I turned around.

“Shot is ready.” She informed me. I signalled her to come inside. She entered inside the vanity.

“Okay. Mom…Will call you again at night. It's shoot time.” I said.

“Okay..bye baby. See you.” Mom said and cut the call.

“Let's  go.” I said to her as I got up and both of us walked out of the van.

“Saanvika,” Divya called me out. I nodded.

“I am sorry..it's not that I was eavesdropping or something but I just heard it when I was at the door. You were talking to Aunty about proposing to Sathvik.” She said to me.

I rubbed my eyebrow and said, “Divya, please keep it a secret.”

“Rest assured, Babe. I am just wishing You luck and giving the same advice as Aunty's. Don't be late while waiting for the right opportunity.” She said to me with a smile and left from there leaving me with my thoughts.

“I am sure that I won't be late.” I mumbled with confidence and walked in the studio.

Avyaan's pov

“ Send me the schedule for tomorrow. I am leaving right now. I need the file by tonight.” I said to my secretary as I got ready to leave.

“Definitely Sir.” He said to me as he followed me out.

It's 5pm now. I am leaving my workplace early today. I know that it is surprising…but today I am going to meet Ajay now and then will go for a site visit.

I walked towards my car and drove towards Ajay's office.
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“ Welcome, finally you decided to show me your face.” He greeted me as soon as I entered his office.

“What yaar? I was just busy…enjoying my freedom. “ I said with a smirk and took a seat on the couch which was placed in his cabin.

He shook his head and called the Canteen through the intercom.
“Send me two black coffee and egg chicken sandwiches.”

His next words wiped away my smirk and filled my veins with irritation and anger.

“ After destroying her image publicly?” He asked me as he sat beside me.

“Don't start again…I did what I thought was right. Remember she deserves much more pain than this after betraying and cheating on Avyaan Malhotra. It's just that I don't want to waste my time on someone useless like her.. what is she? Just a mere professor ... .if I want, I can make her lose her job within a moment.. but I don't want to waste my precious time and energy on some bitch like her.” I said as my jaw ticked in anger.

Whenever I remember those pictures of her, my blood starts to boil in anger. Gosh!!! I can't explain how much I loathe her !!!

“ Anyway  ,you did what you thought was right…I don't care. I was just surprised with the turns of events that day. Never in my dreams, I think of her to be like this.” He said to me.

“Lucky me that I didn't fall into the trap of her pretentious love. Again my theory of “Love destroys life” proved to be true. That's why I use my brain over my heart . You should do that too.” I said to her with a smirk.

“Now what's the plan? Marriage or as you call it “a deal”? ” Ajay asked me.

“Not anytime soon…when a good deal will knock at the door, will accept it. Right now I am satisfied with the damage that I have done in that gold-digger's life. Now I am sure that she won't think about marrying anytime soon through trapping a rich guy.” I said with a smirk.

I will make sure that you regret cheating on me ,Ms. Niyati Sehgal throughout your life.

Sathvik's pov

“So, we are going to have a fashion show after two months from now. It's all about the festive collection to relive the traditions of our country. I want all of you to start your work now….now as if as soon as possible.
For now the meeting is adjourned. We will discuss the rest the day after tomorrow. Till then, think about the designs. Obviously after Having your lunch.” I finished the meeting with a smile.

I placed an order for Chole Bhature in zomato as I walked inside my cabin.

See, life is all about good food and good memories. For now good memories can wait but not the good food.

I wanted to order a Lassi desperately along with it but I didn't want to go into a food-coma in my studio itself.

I entered inside and decided to watch a good cricket match while having my lunch.

I started to watch it.

Exactly 20 minutes later , there was a knock on my door and a staff member entered inside with the food and with a gift wrapped packet in his hand.

“ Wow. You want to give me something as gift ? How amazing!!! It's been ages since I received a gift.” I joked which made the guy laugh.

“No sir, it's not from me. It actually came from your girlfriend, I guess. Here is food and gifts. Enjoy.” Saying this he placed both the packets and left.

“My girlfriend!!! I have been single for the last four months. I hope it's not from any toxic fan.” I mumbled to myself as I opened the gift first.

Yes. My curiosity made me choose the mysterious gift over my love — my food.

As I opened the gift, I was surprised to see a shirt and a jacket.

“ Looks good though!!” I mumbled as I opened the gift card inside it.

The written letter on the card surprised and amused me.

“Sathvik, thank you for taking care of me. I am sorry if I blabbered something nonsense  ..I was not in my senses that night, you know that also. I am sorry for bothering you and most importantly for spoiling your shirt and jacket.
Here it is a gift from my side. Accept it please. I hope you will like it though I don't know much about your choices.
Thank you once again.
— Niyati Sehgal.”

I immediately pulled out my phone and texted her,
“Received and Accepted both — your gift and your apology. You are welcome.
— Sathvik Malhotra, one and only.”

I smiled and concentrated on my food in a happy mood.

Gifts + Food = The happy Sathvik.
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“Well, you people can leave now, I think it's going to rain.” As soon as I told my manager, a big thunder almost shook the glass window.

“Tell others to leave.” I said and immediately informed the people present in the studio to leave early.

Soon they started to leave . I checked everything once again and left my cabin.

It was around 8pm when I came out from my studio ,completing my work for the day.

“Oh Fuck!!! It's utter bullshit .” I said angrily as I saw how mercilessly the rains were falling.

I almost got drenched when I took the driving seat of my car.
“I hate rain…it's disgusting.” I said in annoyance as I looked at it from the window.

Yeah, I know that rain is important for the earth and also creates an ambience for romance for grown-ass adults. But the Kichar and all (mud) is just annoying. I am not sorry for my statement .

Soon I started my car and drove straight towards my penthouse which was near my studio.

“Won't be able to come back home, will stay in my penthouse.” I typed the message to my Mummy and Papa .

“Need to have some tea.” Saying This I drove while my eyes searched for a tea shop nearby.

I was searching for a tea shop when a familiar figure caught my attention. I drove towards the tea shop where the person was standing.

As soon as I reached there, the scene disturbed me to the core.

Hello again everyone,  after a long time I am back again.

Assignments, classes, internship everything is keeping me busy a lot. That's why I am unable to write anything.  I am apologising from the core of my heart for making you wait like this.

Next update will be on first week of December.

Till then take care.