PEOPLE AROUND PALAK ANAND

Girish Anand (Father)

Prakash Anand (Brother)

Dr. Rohit (Senior)

Tina and Veer (Co-workers)

Sandhya (Brother's Ex (Di))

PEOPLE AROUND DAVID MATTEW

James Anthony (Brother)

Jasmine Anthony (Sister)

Mrs. Anthony (Mother(Mattew is maternal surname))

Satish (Manager and Friend)

Harsha Gode (Family friend+Doctor(CHIEF))

Mrs. Gode (Same and very small role for now)

Ruksana (CEO of his agency)

Shruthi (Ms.X)

*Palak Pov*

"You deal with it, Dad. I just wasted my time for this stupidity." I can hear my brother's voice, but I couldn't look away from the spot where David was sitting.

"Prakash! Stop right there." Dad's voice followed and he suddenly placed his hand on my shoulder shaking me.

"It's better if we leave this place. Everyone is looking at us and it is not a good thing." I turned to stare at him after hearing those words.

"Was... was she right? He... he did all that?" I asked, trying to control the words when they got stuck in my throat.

"First of all, let's go home." He replied, paying the bill after waving for the waiter who immediately reached us.

"No! It's not true, right?" I asked him in a whisper and he stopped moving.

"Will you move or make another scene? Wasn't once enough?" he asked back, frowning and I can see that he is furious.

He took hold of my hand and dragged me out and my legs just moved still trying to process what is going on but getting stuck at each piece of information.

"Why does it have to be the person from that family?" he shook his head, unlocking the car after reaching the parking lot.

"They all must have planned this together, to hurt our family." He snorted opening the passenger door and pulled me to make me sit but I pulled my hand away hearing those words.

"Plan? No! He wouldn't do that." I stated taking a step back while he glared at me.

"He played you, Palak." He shouted after looking around.

"No! He would never do that." I shouted back, ignoring the tears rolling down, but wishing at the same time to stop him from talking about David like that.

"You are saying that after seeing everything? You should have calmly followed my advice regarding life matters. You never listen to me, right? I asked you to study something which will help our business, but you got into this doctor work. You haven't even cared for the marriage proposals I brought. I thought at least Dr. Rohit would be better, but you got yourself into this situation." He shook his head in disappointment.

"Stop talking as if you did something great, Dad. I still didn't get the answer from you regarding the accident. You both acted as if it was a simple accident and there were just minor injuries. But... he... he killed someone and... and made someone in that state. What is all this?" I asked, brushing my tears away.

"That's just past. You need to first think about how you got deceived by someone at this age." He replied, walking towards the driver side and got in.

"Get in! We will talk at home." He called while starting the engine.

I slammed the door before walking towards the gate to leave that place right now. I can get answers for those from someone else if he is that hesitate to share.

But... but I already know it is all true from the way he is behaving. How... how did he end up doing all this? I thought what happened with Di was worse, but this... this... I don't even have any words.

And... and he is roaming freely after everything? How can that happen? I groaned covering my mouth to stop the sobs as the tears didn't stop no matter how much I am trying to control myself.

I want Dad to explain everything and not make conclusions by myself, but he is hell bent on making me think David deceived or something.

How could that happen? David will never do that to me. And... and I don't even want to think about it. Because... somewhere in a corner, I am scared to think about that.

I finally got the cab, but couldn't tell him my address feeling scared to go to that place right now and ended up going to the park near my place.

After controlling my emotions, I took out my phone sitting on the bench only to feel my hands shaking. Can... can I actually call him this moment?

But what should I ask after calling him? About my brother's situation or about his Mom's health or... or about the doubt that is pushing forward.

No! I can't call him right now. I placed it back before covering my face. I don't want to cry sitting here like this, but why am I not able to control my emotions.

I wish I can talk to someone right now about everything that is going on in my head right now. I couldn't help but let out a humorless chuckle realizing even if I had then the situation is nowhere like something I can actually put into words.

I can't fall apart like this with my own conclusions. I need to hold on at least until I get answers for everything. With that thought, I got up and left the place to go home.

I turned around frowning after reaching the stairs when I heard the familiar car sound. I took a step forward thinking he is here, but couldn't take the next one.

In the end, it's just Satish as he rolled down the car window and gave me a nod before driving away. I gripped my bag before turning back around and climbed the stairs with an impossible thought that he is there upstairs waiting for me.

However, it is as impossible as I thought and all I could do was send a message to Dad to tell me the truth before lying on the bed to hide myself from all the questions by sleeping.

****

It's been one whole week since everything happened and during these days there were so many things that didn't happen at all.

I didn't get any kind of response regarding my questions except for him to ask me to go for some marriage proposals he brought. I didn't meet Mr. James again after that day and the Chief didn't even bring up the topic about him.

To top of all that, what didn't happen was that a contact from David and not even from Satish. And I am too scared to make the contact from my side.

"Dr. Palak! Are you going home?" I glanced up from packing my bag to see one of the Co-worker staring at me with an awkward face.

"Yes! I am done with my patients for today. Is something wrong?" I asked, staring at her.

"There is another patient whom you need to take care of." She replied, gesturing behind me and I turned frowning only to stare at the said patient in shock.

"Are you not going to treat him anymore?" she asked curiously.

"No! I mean, I have to go." I replied, struggling with my answer before placing my bag down and took hesitant steps towards the patient.

"I will go to the usual place." Saying that he turned his chair before just going to the back door to reach the garden while I stood back not knowing how to take this situation.

I glanced around to find a few staff looking at me curiously. I know they all thought he had just transferred from this hospital, but now he is here again.

I took a deep breath before following him and passed Chief who is standing near the door on the way before giving him a nod which he returned but kept on glancing at the way Mr. James just went.

When I stood a few steps away from his spot, he turned his head saying, "Even you decided to not give me therapy? I didn't want to come too, but my Mom pressured me to come here and not skip again."

"She... she is fine now? And she doesn't know?" I asked, taking a step towards him.

"She is completely fine. She just got shocked that day and none of them know that you are my doctor." He replied when I stood beside him.

"Why would you hide that?" I asked him, frowning before sitting on the bench.

"If I tell them, then I have to change the doctor and someone else will know about my condition. That will be a huge headache." He replied, not even staring at me.

I stared at him for a second before looking down realizing he could be the only one with answers right now and I know it is not smart to ask him like this but he is my last hope now.

"My brother really did all this?" I asked, closing my eyes tightly not wishing to hear the reply.

"Yes!" he didn't even hesitate while giving me that reply.

"You didn't know?" he asked after a few seconds while I was trying to process the information he just gave with just a single word.

"No! They... they just told me it was some minor accident." I replied, glancing up and he stared at me in shock.

"Why are you crying?" he asked and I placed my hand on my cheek realizing it started again.

"I am sorry! I am supposed to control my emotions, but..." I took a deep breath while he turned back to stare away from my face.

"I am sorry! I am really sorry." I don't know why I kept on repeating those words while he just sighed.

"It's not your fault." He mumbled, but I shook my head.

"But you still hate me, don't you?" I asked brushing my tears away.

"Yes! I don't want to be in your presence." He replied honestly and I gave him a nod understanding his feelings.

"But it is not completely his fault." He continued making me frown at him.

"I got a bad news while driving that day and I was not completely attentive to my driving. So, it could be my fault too." He added and that surprised me even more.

"But I heard he was drunk. So..." he nodded, hearing my words.

"I know! That's why I can't forgive him or completely blame him." He explained, turning to stare at me and I don't know what to do with this new information.

"Do you love my brother?" he asked, frowning at me.

"Yes!" I replied without hesitation.

"You don't think he is deceiving you?" I felt surprised hearing that question but didn't know how to respond.

Why should I lie or hide when he is this honest near me? I took a deep breath to finally think about that other matter.

"I am scared that there could be a chance for that to happen. But I have seen his emotions and I can never think them as fake. I don't want to bring out any conclusions unless he talks about it." I replied to which he slowly nodded.

"I asked him whether he loves you and he said he does. My Mom was adamant to stop him from meeting you and he had to stay back to take care of her and also fight with her regarding your matter. He got busy with company work and also had a trip scheduled to go." He continued to talk, but I am still stuck to the first sentence he uttered.

"Why? Why are you supportive of this? I could become a part of your family if everything goes well." I pointed out after coming out of the slight happiness I felt hearing his words.

"I want my brother to be happy. Life is too short to stay hurt." He mumbled glancing at his legs and his fingers trailed his hair.

"Oh no!" I mumbled, standing up.

"He doesn't know. He doesn't know about all this." I mumbled realizing the main thing I forgot all this time.

"And he shouldn't." he stressed the words.

"But..." he shook his head saying, "You are still my doctor and you have signed those documents."

"How can I hide the fact from him that you... you..." I trailed off but he just shook his head.

"It doesn't matter. You are just doing your work." He mumbled gesturing the rocks before taping the watch on his hand.

As if someone is controlling me, I finished his therapy for today and followed him still with everything he just said and also another matter I completely forgot about until this moment.

"Wait!" I asked, stopping him from getting into his vehicle.

"Thank you! Thank you for today." I mumbled when he turned around to which he just gave a nod before continuing to move while I stood back even after the vehicle passed away.

****

Still lost in my thoughts I somehow reached my place, but before I can unlock the door, someone opened it from the other side, making me take a step back in shock.

But looking at the person standing before me made me lose the balance even more which caused me to miss my step. However, he took hold of me before I can fall down and pulled me into his arms.

"I am sorry for not contacting you all this time." He whispered, hugging me tightly while I just stood there still feeling dizzy with this new surprise.

"Say something!" he whispered when I stayed silent for a few more seconds because no matter how much I am trying the words are not coming out.

"Let's go inside." I mumbled realizing we are standing out and he released me from his arms, but took hold of my hand before walking inside.

After closing the door, he again pulled me into his arms asking, "Were you worried?"

"Do you love me, David?" I calmly asked even after hearing it from his brother.

"Yes!" he replied without hesitating a bit and that was the moment I realized I was actually not crying all these days and was just letting the tears out.

Because at that moment I couldn't control my sobs anymore and I wish I was not such a mess but I couldn't help myself.

"Palak! You don't believe me?" he asked, letting go of me, but I hugged him back tightly not giving him a chance to let go of me.

"I love you, David. I really love you and I missed you." I replied, taking a deep breath and he hugged me tightly hearing those words.

"I will manage to get my family to accept and we will get married soon." He promised and I tightened my arms hearing those words.

"And about your family..." I felt ashamed right that moment, feeling this happy just after knowing what my brother did to his family.

But remembering his brother's words helped a bit and I immediately let go of him saying, "I don't want to talk or think about those things right now."

I placed my lips over his and kissed him pouring all the emotions I was trying to hold on to but failed miserably. All I know is that he loves me and that is more than anything for me right this moment.

He kissed back and this time it felt like both of us left out all the inhibitions we had all this time. I was never this confident in our relation even though I already fell for him.

This moment I know no matter what I will have him with me and no one can mess with that thought. I smiled, walking towards the bedroom along with him feeling the content within myself, I never felt in my life until now realizing I finally have a person who is my family with his heart.

****

For the next four weeks, it felt like we all are quite busy with everything but we both didn't let go of our wish to get married no matter what.

I was trying hard to not reject my wish by talking with Dad and didn't express any opinion regarding my brother near anyone after my discussion with Mr. James. Even David didn't bring up the topic and we both ignored it together.

The only matter that is making me feel guilty is to hide about his brother matter. I wish I can tell him, but it is wrong on so many levels. By coincidence I became his consultant and I can't ignore the rules no matter what.

He is busy with everything too, as his work increased in the company and even got a few races to participate within this month. To top of all that he got busy with getting his family's permission.

And there was one good thing happening though behind all these tensions. Mr. James finally accepted to get treatment from the equipment.

"You were not forcing me this way before." He pointed out after we finished the first ever session in the room with real equipment unlike before.

"I just feel like I need to work hard regarding you, James." I replied dropping the formalities.

"My family still didn't accept you." He stated which struck me a bit, but I ignored it, realizing he is just being his honest self.

"I know! I am already getting the report from David." I mumbled helping him on to the wheelchair which he hesitatingly accepted.

"You both are not going to ask for my help?" he asked glancing at me.

"It is a rude thing to do." I replied, knowing well, we can't be that inconsiderate when he is the main victim here.

"Dr. Palak! You can get your blood test from the counter." I turned to see one of the nurses calling for me and I gave her a nod.

"I got a slight flu and got it checked to see whether it is viral." I added when James glanced at the nurse after hearing her words.

"You both need to have a full body check-up before marriage too. It is a rule in our family." He explained another point like every day.

"I will be getting one myself first and he will do it after the work reduces. Why are you giving him that much work?" I asked, shaking my head and walked over to the counter while he followed me to leave.

"I am already giving him enough lenience." He commented passing me.

"Lenience should be at his level and not yours." I commented back, which he completely ignored making me smile.

I turned to collect the report and thanked her before turned to leave the counter, realizing somehow he became a good friend... no... a good adviser for now.

*Third Person Pov*

"What were you thinking while making this proposal? How can you still make mistakes after working all these years?" Girish Anand shouted at his son ignoring the startled assistant of his.

"Your sister is already torturing me by ignoring all the marriage proposals I am sending her and getting stuck only onto a point that she wants to marry that David." He added, rubbing his forehead.

"Let's talk about this proposal later, but you are missing some point here, Dad." Hearing his son's calm voice which even includes smugness caused him to frown.

"He is a racer, Dad. And to top of that must have shares of his family company too. If Palak actually marries him, then it will be a benefit for us and not for them. Why aren't you looking at the big picture?" he added smirking.

"She is your sister." He immediately scolded him.

"You are also trying to match her with all the people who can boost out business. We all can see that James's company is picking up and all the advantages we had during this year will be lost soon. Now, it is better to grasp the one that is within reach." Prakash Anand started explaining his plan to sabotage James's company and get them to the position where they can't be brought down no matter who tries.

"But she..." he got cut off by his Son saying, "We are still her family. Who will be more important to her? We have seen that during all these years."

Those words caused the old man to delve into the thoughts the young man is trying to make. And in the end no one could from those thoughts becoming as the only right thoughts as of the present situation.

#After Two Weeks#

*David Pov*

I glanced at the bride's side to see so many guests are attending and I know very well they are from their company as she said they don't have many family friends or relatives. While I turned to glance at my side to see my family sitting stiffly along with Shruthi and Dr. Harsha.

Even my agency CEO is attending the wedding along with Satish as these people are the only ones we informed to not have any media coverage because of my profession.

For a second I glanced at my brother who is sitting at the corner near to the alley in the first row in his wheelchair and I know the person who made him like this is sitting arrogantly on the bride's side with no hesitation or guilt.

Satish is frowning at me which made me turn to look at the entrance when we all heard the music which is for the Bride's entrance. After she reached me with the help of her father, she gave a slight smile to which I gave her a nod and she nodded back.

The moment the ceremony started, I took a step back from my spot, making her turn to look at me with a confused stare.

"Thank you everyone for coming here today for this ceremony, but I think we need to make a few things clear before that." I started my speech taking a few more steps away from her.

I turned towards the guests sitting on the bride's side saying, "I am sure you all know this gentleman right here. But is he a gentleman?"

"David!" I ignored whoever calling my name.

I started talking about the accident, he caused in a vivid description not allowing anyone to stop me while he sat there fuming at me.

"So what? You are doing this all for a revenge?" he asked, standing up with his hands fisted.

"Yes! Now, let's see if these people will still entrust you to manage a company. A murderer and the person who escapes punishment by blaming the victim's in turn." I replied, smirking and I can see the effect my words had on the people they brought here.

"You actually thought I would give a chance for you to hurt us again?" I asked snorting after which he pushed away the guests in his way before leaving the place itself and I turned to stare at my family to gesture them to leave but her voice stopped me from shifting my gaze away from her.

"All this was for a revenge?" she asked in a whisper and I can hear her even when we are standing far away from each other because of the silence surround us.

"Yes! Didn't you hear what I was saying until now?" I asked, smirking and saw her eyes blinking while the tears rolled down her cheek.

I immediately turned away and walked out of the place not wishing to see those tears right now. I took a deep breath climbing down the stairs and felt the presence of others following me and they turned out to be Satish, Ruksana and Shruthi.

And Shruthi is the only one with a smug look on her face when I briefly glanced at them when they started climbing down the stairs.

"Are you really going to end it like this?" I heard Satish's voice and immediately paused near the car in which we both were supposed to leave and turned to see their shocked looks.

"What do you think?" I asked back and none of them have any answer to that which caused me to close my eyes tightly without giving any reply to them for a few minutes.

"I don't know! Maybe... maybe for now it will end like this." I replied to their question not able to remove her face with tears from my mind and why am I even thinking about all that.

"None of us expected all this." My CEO Ruksana whispered and I can understand those words as even I didn't expect much when I started all this.

"It is better if we leave right now. Why don't you call others?" I asked, looking at the closed doors waiting for others to come out.

"I will go and call them." Satish said, but before those words were finished saying, the doors are opened and my sister started running towards me calling me.

"What happened?" I asked her frowning seeing her expression.

"You need to come inside now." She replied frantically holding my hand while gasping for air.

I frowned at her, but her drag me back towards the doors and when she opened them my eyes widened, looking at the reason why she was in a hurry.

"No!" I whispered without any control of my mouth and I took a step forward without thinking about anything when I saw the pastor about to announce the names of the married couple.

"Stop! You can't do anything right now." Satish and Ruksana held me back before I can take the second step and I fought them with my everything but I couldn't stop anything at all like they said and this time I felt the tears forming in my eyes while I lost energy in my whole body.

Why? Why did it end like this? Why did she get married to him?

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So, this chapter must be kind of confusing but it is intended to be like that... everything was going well and then many things happened...

So, what was going on in David's head when he planned this during the ceremony?

What was he expecting?

And why did she really got married to him? And i know you guys already know who is that "him" here or at least hope so...

The next chap will be the filling gaps like what caused these sudden changes in everyone's life and also the after effects of the ending...

How is it???

comment plz and vote...

p.s: next chap will take minimum a week...