"The anguish I always feel when she's in pain wells up in my chest and threatens to register on my face."
― Suzanne Collins, The hunger Games

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It's yet another weekend . Saturday to be precise.

Khushi looked up at the ceiling which had beautiful chandeliers up there. She smiled automatically seeing  the beautiful paintings hanging upon the wall.She checked the time, it was nine thirty to be exact . 

She does her morning routine and came down to have coffee. Their maid laxmi brings her coffee. Khushi quickly enquires about her sister.

From her, she learns that Priya went to see some clients and will not return until night. Khushi decides to sneak out for the day out with her bestfriend Maya and hopes to return home before priya returns.

Maya somehow tricked her for  Khushi to agree to her idea of enjoying a day.

KHUSHI'S POV:

I don't know what's gonna happen if di finds out. but I promised Maya that I will come.

Now this is my best chance as di is also away and I can come back soon before she returns.

I looked at the photo of my di hanging in the wall , "sorry di .. But  got to go.."

I took my brand new Porsche car and reached Maya's house to pick her up. her house is just 10 minutes from mine.

She is the only real friend I have as others are scared of my di. well, there are also other friends  just for the money I have.

I called out Maya and honked the car.

. "Princess, someone is waiting for you in there. " Her dad spoke passing a kind smile to me and pointed towards my car.

"Waiting for me? Whoa, who is there?"She asked excitedly and rose her eyebrows.  

Maya came out of her house followed by her dad . She came running while stuffing her mouth with bread from the tray her dad is holding.

" bye uncle. " I waved my hand at him .

" wow, this car is so cool" she exclaimed.

" just my luck that di is not at home.  so, I am able to come this time. but don't call me often." I told her.

Maya rubbed her forehead "you and your over protective di. Sometimes she even scares me . I don't know how you are staying with her" She huffed .

I slapped her arm  "How many times I have to tell you not to speak ill about my di . I don't like it."

Maya sighed " ok ok. I am sorry"

on seeing me still upset,
" don't keep your face like that .you look like a clown." She said teasingly.

"says the other clown" I ruffled her hair playfully and laughed. she then screamed " now let the fun begin"

I asked her "where to"

Maya replied " cinemax mall. New movie is playing there. If we're lucky enough, we can even see the stars acted on it. Now , hurry."

so, we both drove to that place. then only I remembered that I forgot to bring my iPhone. Great. Last night , di gave me a new  sim card with new mobile number and asked me not to give it to anyone.

She only knows the reason for changing my number every two months. I am allowed to give number only to Maya. ofcourse Rahul knew.

I asked Rahul why she is changing it often . But he too has no idea in this matter.

PRIYA'S POV:

I really don't want to be here today in this meeting. I know Khushi is always up for some fun and now that I am here , she will be over the moon and with Maya, she will definitely try to do something silly.

why do I have a gut feeling that something is not right ?

I need to speak with her to be at ease again.

(Priya calls Khushi again and again. but it just rings and no one answered the call.)

Growing frustrated, I called our house landline number. One of the maid picked up the call and afraid of lying, she told me that Khushi went out on her own .

This made me furious. I am really angry with her now.

Khushi, how dare you step out without my permission.you don't know what you have got yourself into. wait till I get to you.

Then I called Shyam uncle and asked him "uncle, where is Khushi now? "

" Khushi is going to park her car in the parking lot of  the cinemax mall . me and David are closely watching her . Don't worry Priya" he answered me trying to ease my tension.

Shyam uncle and David are the guys I hired for following Khushi and keep her safe unknown to her. She doesn't know how risky it is for her to roam around .

KHUSHI'S POV:

We both  watched the movie Aashiqui 2 and I loved almost every songs of that movie. End was a sad  one though.

while hopelessly roaming around the mall, an arm caught my right hand and twirled me around,

there stood an angry di with fierce look in her eyes. Her eyes were blood shot and she was fuming in anger.

" di"  before I could even say anything , her hand landed on my right cheek.

she slapped me real hard. I can instantly feel burning red cheek.

When Maya is about to say something, di gave her a staring look that scared her away. People around us started murmuring among themselves. Some looked at me in pity.

I tried hard but couldn't stop the tears flowing down from my eyes.

"now, come on" she dragged me out and walked towards my car. She then told her driver to drop Maya in her house and with that, she drove us away from there.

Great. It doesn't get any better than this.

well ,it took us  another 30 minutes to reach home. di didn't even spoke for once throughout the ride. her eyes are still dark with anger.

PRIYA'S POV:

once we reached home, i asked her to stay in the car till i call her. then i sent away all the maids  in the house. i don't want them to see Khushi like that.

then i called her in and asked to sit in the living room .

i brought ice cubes from kitchen and placed it in her burning cheek. i can see my fingerprints clearly there.

i am still mad at her but it also hurts me to see her in pain. she makes me do it .

i got to punish her for this . what to do? then i got an idea.

"err well Khushi now that you defied me and went out without even asking me , i decided that  you will not speak with anyone till i say so. and you are not allowed to write it and show to people."

"is that clear?" i said in commanding tone .

she nodded. just then her phone ringed. i know who it will be?

Maya ,ofcourse.

" since you are not gonna speak , i am taking your mobile too. then give me your license .'

she took it from her bag and give it to me.

" you know what. from now on, you are not allowed to ride the car on your own again till i return your license.'

 she simply nodded her head again which made me laugh a little. before she can see me smiling, i turned my back and walked away.

KHUSHI'S POV:

I still  can't believe it. di told me not to speak. even while we are having dinner, she didn't asked me anything.

I don't know when she will calm down and let me speak. now all I need is sleep. I was lying in bed sudddenly  , a thought flashed across my mind.

oh my god! tomorrow is sunday which means Rahul will be here to teach me about handling  business. 

god! what am I gonna do!

how can i survive his boring talks without being able to speak ?

"di. please forgive me before he comes tomorrow." looks like I said it out aloud as I heard  di suppressing her laugh  standing at the doors .

I got  what it meant. She is not gonna leave me easily this time.

i don't know when i slept after that.

Vikram's POV:

I saw Priya slapping my Khushi infront of many people. how can she be so cruel? I controlled my anger . Priya, you will pay for this!

I have been sending greetings, gifts and letters to Khushi for the last 4 years. but she didn't receive any of them.

the things that are addressed to their house on Khushi's name will reach her only after Priya sees it. she's insane!

Khushi, wait for me , your prince charming to take you permanently away from your monster sister.

 Khushi is not just a beauty outside but she was just as beautiful on the inside. That's what made me fall in love with her. She is all I want.  

" Vikram, we got a problem" my friend and PA Kumar came inside my cabin.

" what? " I asked him still upset with Priya's behaviour.

" it's your brother Vijay. it seems he refuses to leave the bar . that bar manager  called" he replied concern evident in his voice.

" it's 11 pm. sorry man I forgot . you leave. I will get him " I said as I stood up and took my car key.

with much difficulty, I brought Vijay home. I asked Ramu kaka to bring something for Vijay to eat. Ramu kaka works in our house since my childhood.

" today is our 6th wedding anniversary. but she is not with me. I love you , Rani. why did you do that to me? to us? still I can't forgot you . " he spoke and passed out.

both me and Ramu kaka took him to his room and made him lay down on his bed. still he murmurs " I love you , Rani" .

we both came out. when I am about to leave, " Vicky, stay here at least tonight. it's late night" Kaka said .

" no, I won't till my family comes here. I can't see that idiot like this. I still  believe that one day Rani bhabhi will definitely come here. that day, I will also stay here. take care of him, kaka" I said and left to my flat.

Third Person's POV:

as Khushi was sleeping in her room, Priya comes there. she moved her hair from falling on her face with tears rolledd down in her eyes ,says" I am sorry for hitting you. I didn't meant to do that. it just happened. you are only one I left with in this world. if something happens to you by that Sanjay or others ,what will I do? .if he ruins your life like he tried to do years ago means ,what will I do? no, I won't let that happen. I am trying to make sure he can't even reach you.all I wish is to see you happy and peaceful like this unlike me"

then she looks at their parents photo " sorry mama and papa, I hit her again. please forgive me." she wipes her tears.

then she kissed on Khushi's forehead and leaves.

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