RM groups success party venue/ bride selecting ceremony

Writer's pov

" Lavanya why you are so adamant about Dev ? You clearly knows that he don't have any feelings for you then why ? Why you want to put your head into a loveless relationship ? "

" Viren stop it " Lavanya shouted at the guy who was trying to make some sense in her head. She didn't liked when he started to question about Dev's love for her and Lavanya got uncomfortable.

" I will stop but reality is not gonna change right ? It's crystal clear that Dev wants to use you for his own again. He is even using his business tactics on your. Can't you understand that much ? I may not born in that family but still it's royal blood running inside me same like him. If my name is Virender Balraj Khandelwal then I won't allow you to jump into this fire pit Lavanya. Mark my word " Viren said like it's kind of his promise for Lavanya

Virender Balraj Khandelwal

Dev's cousin and one of the co founder of Cosmos Tech park among three. A tough competitor for Dev acquiring major shares in Cosmos.

He is related to Rathore family from his mother's side Padmini Singh Rathore who later got married to Balraj Khandelwal.

Age : 28 years old, same as Dev and Lavanya. Virender aka Viren, Dev and Lavanya three of them grown up together and did schooling from same school , same class. Lavanya shared a good friendship with both Viren and Dev. But Lavanya always had something more than friendship with Dev which Viren was aware. He always had a crush on Lavanya which is known for her but she rejected him many times because of her stubborn love for Dev.

" Viren.....why you are like this ? Please don't make it hard for me. I never had any feelings for you other than our special friendship. "

Lavanya felt so burdened with Viren's likeness towards her and she don't understand how she should make him understand that she can't think about anyone else than Dev.

" Yes I know that and because of that special friendship I am doing this. You are not that same Lavanya with this obsession towards Dev, first you understand that. You are a smart girl who don't need to chase behind anyone. Girls were envious of you always. That girl is stooping so low just for someone's love ? Why you are so confident that Dev will divorce this girl and later he marry you ? What if he really fall in love with his wife "

" VIREN..... " Lavanya shouted at Viren and fumed in anger.

" That won't happen. Dev hates that girl. He needs revenge from her and her family. To that girl how he can fall in love ? Dev can't love anyone , he won't, I know him very well. If he has some emotional attachment with something at present then it's towards me only, because of our friendship. This is girl is nothing but a scapegoat and such a cheap stake like her ....... how Dev can fall in love ? " Lavanya asked the Viren suppressing her anger. Then laughed cynically thinking that she even thought about Dev falling in love with Lakshmi.

" Huh... Love and Dev ? To that girl ? He won't even get attracted to her physically or mentally or in any ways. He is that kind of man who keeps his standards even for those fucking bitches around him. Among them where is this girl's position? No personality, no class, no style, nothing. " Lavanya was getting more insecure as more she was bitching about Lakshmi.

" Lavanya, do you know the revenge started because of love....... How it ends ? It will..... "

" Don't tell me .... I don't want to hear. " Lavanya stopped Viren from saying further and shut her ears. She knows what he was going to say and she don't wanted to listen brutal truth from anyone.

" Some cliches should change and I am going to change that.... " Lavanya said all determined.

" So you already made your mind ? You are going to support Dev in this and then dream about the marriage with him... Are you really going to do it ? " Viren asked again

" I will end up marry Dev no matter what and it's same for him. Things like love ....... I don't need it " saying this hiding her all insecurities and anger Lavanya walked from there leaving Viren alone.

Lavanya joins back to party and met others very happily like she is all good. While talking with somr her eyes fell on Dev and Lakshmi who were talking together.
Lavanya was prepared for everything so as this. That's why she could divert her gaze and act like everything is normal and nothing is affecting her.

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" Are we included in this conversation ? " Dev and Lakshmi's attention fell on Dev's dad, Mr Shiva Pratap Singh Rathore who came there along with Lakshmi's father
Mr Govind Varman. Lakshmi quickly went to her dad's side and hugged him happily. He was also happy for his daughter but Dev wasn't that much convincing for him. Govind finds very uncomfortable around him. Dev was not at all giving him a good vibes to become his daughter's husband.

Meanwhile Dev's dadi also joined them along with Dev's mother,
Parvati Devi Pratap Singh Rathore.

"Since kids already liked eachother we should proceed with this alliance right ? Dev my child you never disappoint your dadi ..." Bhagirathi ji, Dev's dadi patted on his shoulders so happily and said.

" Parvati what you say ? How is your to be daughter in law ? Isn't she so pretty. " Dadi looked at Parvati and asked. She was not at all showing any interest in all these and stood there like she doesn't belongs there.

" I think so... " Parvati commented very carelessly. Lakshmi seemed to be very excited seeing Parvati and wanted to talk with her about something. But watching her attitude and that insincere reply Lakshmi's face already became pale and dropped the plan to talk with her before marriage.

Even her dad also didn't like how she treated his daughter. From starting itself he started to bite the stone and that insecure feeling was all over her his face. Father who should be happy to know that his daughter is getting married to a royal Prince and to a royal family he should be jumping with happiness. But here it's opposite.

" My Dev can't get another perfect match than Lakshmi. Just like her name.... Lakshmi. She is smart, young, pretty and capable for handling everything along with Dev. I am sure she will bring all happiness to my Dev" Dev's aunt, Varada came there and joined with them with a sheepish smile on her face.

" Oh.... so pretty and elegant " Varada kept her hand on Lakshmi's cheek and said softly. She couldn't hide her blushing face with that one compliment from his aunt.
Dev took a deep breath raising his eyebrows and turned to hide his sarcastic smile appeared on his face. His aunt is nothing less than him.

When conversation progressed with their family matters Govind noticed that Dev's mother is silent and was there like someone forced her to be join with them.

" Why Parvathi ji is not saying anything ? " Govind quickly asked. Parvati suddenly stood there straight like she was listening to them.

" What I.... " When Parvati was about to say something Dev cut her off.

" What she says doesn't matters here. Especially anything related to my life. What my aunt says that's matters for me " Parvathi scoffed at Dev like
" is he for real " hearing what he said. But she was not that kind of lady who will take shits from anyone.

" He is right I don't care anything related to him... " Paravati spatted at Dev and left from there annoyingly leaving everyone in a weird situation.

" Excuse me " Mr Rathore excused himself from there quickly and followed his wife.

Soon his aunt also left to meet someone she knows leaving Dev to deal with his future wife and father in law. Dev couldn't bring smile on his face infront of father and daughter after his mom created that scene. If it wasn't a party venue he might have hit her father that instant itself out of anger rushed inside him.

" Good night " just with a casual good night Dev also left from there leaving Lakshmi and Govind confused and speechless.

Lakshmi already raised her hand to wave at Dev before he leaves but Dev already left and she put her hand down quickly feeling awkward.
She saw how her dad was watching everything and looked at her pathetically.

" I think he is busy " Lakshmi said to her dad trying to convince him or trying to convince herself.

" I have seen more life than you Lechu " he pressed on her shoulders by saying that and left Lakshmi alone to think what he meant by that.

...........................

" You always want to create hurdles in my life right ? " Dev stopped Parvathi who was walking ahead and yelled her.

" You are creating hurdles on your way by yourself lad. It's just ...... you can't see it or recognise it. " Parvathi replied back and gave a warning look at his aunt who was watching them from back.

" Go and hold on your aunt's saree end. She will teach you how to do circus with her " Parvathi grunted at Dev singing to his aunt and walked out from the hotel ( party venue ) angrily.

Soon after Parvathi stepped out from hotel entrance Paparazzi covered her with mikes and camera and their phones. For a second she was stumbled to watch that sudden attack.

" Parvathi mam..... When is your next program ? "

" Paravati mam is it true that you stopped dancing ? "

" Mam, whether there will be your dance fest in Mumbai this year ? Or are you are planning it to conduct in any other state ? "

" What about your new foreign programs mam ? "

" Are you doing the choreography for next movie ****** "

" Sorry.... Please move.... "

" Excuse me...... "

" I haven't decided anything.... please move "

Parvathi difficulty tried to make it through the crowd which wasn't happening. Suddenly her husband's driver came there to help her getting out from that crowd. He quickly opened the car door for her to get in.

Parvati stood out with a hesitation to enter but without any other option she had to get inside her husband's car.

" You should have used other exit to avoid them. " Mr Rathore said to her with a good intention but Parvati sat there like she didn't hear anything clenching her jaw.

Once the car covered some distance Parvathi asked driver to stop the car.

" But mam... "

" I said stop the car... " Paravati shouted at driver and he quickly sided the car. Without wasting a second she stepped out from
Mr Rathore's car and get into another car which stopped in front of them. Her own car in which she came to the party. Both husband and wife never goes to parties or events together. Both will arrive separately in their own cars and make entry to the venue together. This is how they're maintaing their perfect couple figures for years.

Mr Rathore could only watch Parvati getting out from his car and sigh heavily as he don't even have right to stop her. Once she left he asked driver to follow her car. Mr Rathore leaned back to the car seat closing his eyes like he is fed up with everything in his life. After around half an hour of driving both cars reached at same place one followed by another.

Rathore villa, a huge and modern stylish mansion. Rathore villa is an another meaning of luxury which can captivate anyone. The name Rathore villa is because it consists of three houses in a compound. Three brothers are staying together in three different wings of that huge mansion.
Anyone from outside would like to see atleast a glimpse of Rathore villa because it's an eye candy for outsiders. But like that old aphorism all glitters are not gold, Rathore villa is only luxurious in others eyes but those who live inside never felt it as their home sweet home. For them it was just a building seperated with walls and they were living in that building like guests in their own world. Just because of that tail name, their royal identity " The Rathores " they all have to smile in front of others to glorify everything that their ancestors passed on them.

Paravati strided the stairs without bothering about what's happening around her. Even if that mansion is on fire she don't mind. Her death or others death she already prepared her mind to receive that at any time.

Mr Rathore also climbed the stairs slowly from other side of stairs watching his wife. After few seconds he heard the thud sound of door closing from his wife's room. Now it's kind of normal for him like a good sign like today's drama is ended. He just crawled back to his room which was far away from his wife's room. Just like their mind was distant from each other their marriage life was also same.

Mr and Mrs Rathore are beautiful and best couples only in front of media. A powerful business tycoon and head of a royal family where as his wife a famous classical dancer and choreographer from another royal family. What more they need ? Blessed couples.

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Party venue

" Zahir, back to my penthouse " Dev stepped into his car and ordered Zahir to take him back to his apartment.

" You are not going back to home ? " Zahir asked to Dev before starting the car

" I said my penthouse... " Dev opened his mouth to shout at Zahir but he gritted his teeth controlling himself and just repeated what he said before.

Zahir understood that tone and didn't say anything further. He just drove straight to Dev's penthouse.

Dev stepped out from his car once he reached there and walked along with Zahir all tired.

" Excuse me sir ..... "

Dev turned back hearing someone calling him while he was walking towards the elevator. He saw the guard running towards him to say something.

" That madam was waiting for your all these time. She don't have your card so I didn't let her inside " That guard said to Dev. Her looked at the girl to know who is it but didn't remember her face

" Who is it ? " Dev leaned back to Zahir and asked him secretly.

" She ? Rima..... she is Lavanya's friend. " Zahir replied recognising the girl. Dev muttered something under his birth getting annoyed.

" If Lavanya get to know about this she is going to shot her friend alive " Zahir said in a sarcastic tone.

" It's a headache ..... " Dev mumbled and tried to sneak into the elevator but that girl saw Dev already.

" Dev..... " She waved her hands excitingly and ran towards Dev. In the name of a hug she just fell on Dev and started to flirt with him.

" I was just waiting for you to come back. Do you know how much I missed you for all these days. '' Rima circled her hand around his neck and acted so cutesy with him. Then came more close to say something secretly.

" I enjoyed how you teased me that night. Now I understood why Lavanya is so into you DD. I feel so jealous of her thinking about what she is going to get. So before I loose you forever just take me once more. I want you to tie me up and destroy me like another memorable night " she ran her finger tips on his neck and sharp jawline with a seductive smile.

"' I would have but you did a huge mistake. When we made the deal there was a clause..... You will never come and find me or never meet me in my places. Now you came to my apartment to find me ..... that means you broke the deal and now everything is over " Dev said to Rima very silently but yet in a dangerous warning tone.

" Zahir....... " Dev held on Rima tightly and called Zahir.

" Deal with her " Passing her to Zahir Dev just walked into the elevator and went to his penthouse.

" Dev..... Dev ..... How can he do this to me ? " Rima shouted his name for few times and yelled at Zahir holding on his collar.

" Two things you should have known before coming here. One is, DD never takes anyone to his places. Especially to this penthouse and his home unless....... " Zahir pressed on that word unless and then continued.

" The girl should be a special one for him. Unfortunately till now no one got that luck. Now the second point is ... He won't let any girl to be with him for second time. Once it's over then it's over forever. " Zahir explained to Rima about Dev's picky character in detail when it comes to his one night stands.

" He just insulted me now. How can..... " Before she could create any problem there Zahir carried Rima from there and sent her out.

Next day morning

Dev opened his eyes very difficulty due to the heaviness he felt inside his head. Hitting on his head he somehow stood from bed and took a glass of water in empty stomach.

" You are going bit overboard with your drinking habits Dev. " He heard Mohit's sound and saw him entering into Dev's room.

" Don't start in this early morning itself. I am not in a good mood " Dev grunted and grabbed a pill from drawer for his headache.

" How was the party ? You met your future wife ? " Mohit sat down on couch comfortably and asked about Lakshmi with only one intention to make Dev mad.
Dev turned and gave Mohit a look like " why he is there in morning itself "

" How was your father in law
Mr Govind Varman ? " Mohit asked again putting some weight in his voice

" Cunning fox " Dev replied gritting his teeth and scoffed.

" He was trying hard to set up his daughter with an eligible bachelor. He knows if this marriage happens then it's like a lottery for him. That bitch was also nothing less than a third rate flirt. Both father and daughter would have planned everything well before coming to party. She even know my favorites..... I felt like she hearted them from somewhere and tried to impress me. " Dev was talking to Mohit about Lakshmi and Govind with all his hatred towards them and he kept on continued.

" I just..... I just couldn't even stand there to see her face atleast for a second more Mohit. " Dev fisted his both hands and screamed and k to let out his frustration. Mohit sighed watching Dev's aggression.

" I don't know about her father Govind. But about Lakshmi it can be your prejudice. I mean you know Govind so it's okay you don't have any good impression about him but why you are weighing his daughter in that same way ? " Mohit asked.

" Who's daughter is she ? That criminal Govinda's right ? Then she would have also got that criminal brain from him. From here itself I can guess what all devious and crafty ideas he might be feeding into her right now " Dev lashed at Mohit despising his future wife and father in law

Govind's house

" Parents who has daughters will feel blessed thinking that they got a helping hand. Here I have two daughters and both are grown are grown enough to get married but till now I should cook for them, severe for them, even feed them. Lakshmi you are not seeing your husband working here like a slave for our daughters ? " Govind looked at the ceiling of kitchen and whined about his daughters calling his late wife.

" Dad........ "

" Dad......"

" Coming.... " He rolled his eyes when his youngest daughter Aadhya Lakshmi started shouting for breakfast from dining table.

" Here..... Eat fast and get ready for school... Quickly " while serving the breakfast he said in a hurry.

" And here your lunch box " he came back from kitchen with her lunch box and opened the bag to kept it inside.

" I don't need.... I will have lunch from canteen " Aadhya stopped her dad and said with a wide grin.

" You should have told me before.... Then I don't have to wake up so early to prepare all these " he asked annoyingly.

" So sorry my cute dad..... " Aadhya made kissing lips and closed her eyes to act cute.

" Now give me money " she quickly forward her hands to get her pocket money.

" Yesterday only you asked some.... Where is that ? " Govind asked frowning his face.

" It was yesterday... Now it's today. " She mumbled

" Come on dad don't be like this. Before you used to give me pocket money daily without even asking. Now I have to beg everyday. If it was di you would have give her even your card. Why this double standard towards your second child ? Atleast I am not wasting your money like di does " Aadhya started to make faces and pouted her lips all set to cry.

" Enough... Don't start. I know your last weapon will be this. Here.... " He kept 500 rupees note on table for her

" What ? Just 500 ? Dad I can't even get a hamburger with this from our canteen. Please dad save your daughter's face from getting humiliated in front of my friends. Already they started to make fun of me since I am not going out with them at weekends and not spending enough. When you are giving my pocket money like ration what should I do ? Di even brought another phone two days back. You don't have any issues with that....

" Aadhya.... Here... Total 1000. Now stop taking your sister's name in each sentence . Now eat your breakfast. " Govind stopped his daughter's whining and gave another 500 rupees which was the last note inside his wallet.

" Talking about your di... Where is Lechu ? " He asked

" Where she should be ? Of course on her bed like a sleeping beauty " Aadhya replied twisting her lips.

" Damn... This girl. She don't want to go to Shop Today ? Time is already past eight. " Saying this he ran straight towards Lechu's room climbing the stairs even skipping some.

" Lechu..... "

" Lechu wake up... " He tried to wake her up but she was not showing any signs atleast to open her eyes.

" Girl.... Wake up and go to the shop. It's already late. " He said while siding the curtains and let sunlight fell right on her face.

" Appa.... " That instant itself she wakes up and whined like a child for disturbing her sleep.

" Wake up girl.... How can you sleep till this time ? After few days you should be going to someone's else house. Do you think that they will let you sleep like this ? " Govind somehow made her stepped down from bed and pushed her to bathroom.

" You should get along with everyone well. Be a dutiful wife and good daughter in law. If you don't learn to handle both your house and shop together then they will think bad about you. " Govind was trying to put something into Lechu's head since there was no one else to teach her all these.

While arranging her room in a hurry his eyes caught on the photo of small Lechu with him and his wife. He sighed emotionally and sat there feeling painful deep inside.

" Time flees so fast.... In my mind you are still that little girl... "

" Once you leave.... this room and this house will feel empty "

" Then I won't go... Happy now ? " Lechu came back from bathroom after taking a quick body wash.

" That's not even possible. Girls should get married and they should live with their husband. " He mumbled sadly.

" You are saying both appa..... First you decide what I should do. " Saying this she went to her walkin closet inorder to get ready.

" I don't know why.... but this Dev.... I don't feel he is the right one for you. " Govind finally decided to say what he felt about Dev after meeting him with Lechu while she was getting ready.

" Lechu , why appa is saying this because I know him a bit. In business world he is well known for his ruthless and cunning business tactics. What if he use that same with my girl ... " He kept on worrying about his daughter whenever he thinks about Dev.

" Appa..... " Lechu called him inside to her walk in closet while hearing his concerns.

" I am not marrying Dev for doing business with him. I am marrying him to lead a happy life with him. You stop overthinking. Put this... " She turned back towards him to help with the zip of her dress. He just did that casually and continued talking.

" Still...... Lechu remember this well. Even if you can't able to stay there or feel any discomfort to lead a life with him then don't hesitate to come back " He said and gave her some confidence so that she never feel like she is alone but her father is always there for her.

" Which colour appa ? Red or pink " raising two lipstick shades in front of him Lechu asked to her appa to choose one. He took a deep breath calming his nerves down. All these time he was talking to her about something important and that's very emotionally where as Lechu was only concentrating on her makeup and now lipstick.

" Pink " still she is his sweet daughter so he selected pink for her.

" Why not red ? " In her mind she wanted red but now she can't put down her appa's suggestion also.

" Not red .... Red is too bold and people will only look at you. Red can attract peoples attention unnecessarily. Pink is better " Govind said

" Appa ...... Just grow up. Red is suits me better " finally she decided to go with red itself hearing her dad's reasoning.

" All my lipsticks are finished. I want to buy some new shades. It's been a long time I went for a full fledged shopping. " Lechu was in her own world with her blabbering and Govind looked at the vanity table which was filled with a huge box full of lipsticks.

Then aren't those lipsticks ? He asked pointing at her lipstick collection.

" These are not good. Almost everyone has these shades. You know appa.... I won't use things what others have. It's so boring to watch two people wearing same things. " Lechu made a yucky face expression and said. Silence was the only reply he could give for his daughter.

That's when Govind's attention fell around the walk in closet which was filled with heap of clothes on floor.

" What about these clothes ? Why you put them here ? " He asked to Lechu.

" Those are my old clothes. I don't wear them anymore " she replied nonchalantly.

" I think most of the dresses you didn't even wear atleast for once " Govind grabbed some and noticed the price tags is still on them.

" I don't like them appa " She replied getting irritated when he started to question about such things which he never did.

" You selected them then now .... "

"When I brought them they were good. But now I don't like them. It's been six months and now they became out of fashion. I will give it to someone else. " Saying this she stood from vanity chair and left.

Govind sat there looking at those clothes for few seconds.

" It was my mistake though .... " He sighed sadly and followed his daughter to downstairs.

" Dad.... My sports dress for tomorrow is not washed. Please put them for laundry.... " Aadhya said in a hurry while getting ready to leave.

" Why you can't wash them Aadhya ? " Lechu asked yelling at her little sister while striding down the stairs.

" I don't have time. I have lots to study. If you have that much issues then my dear sister wash it for me. You don't really have any other job " Aadhya spatted back.

" Appa.... " Lechu stomped her foot on floor called her appa for support.

" What she said is also right Lechu. She is atleast doing well with her studies and I am sure she will get into some nice college. Atleast money I invested on her is not a loss. But what about you ? " Lechu became silent suddenly with that one question.

" Ask her dad....... From what I know you wasted all money on her from the school time itself. Other than spending she don't know anything about saving. " From other side Aadhya also started.

" You stop talking in between " Lechu shouted at her sister.

" She just said a bitter truth Lechu. You never had any aim in your life. If today you have one dream then next day it will be something else. When you were a child and showed interest in dancing I thought you might become a great dancer like your mother. Because of god's Grace you learnt to for years. Then one day came back to me and said you don't want to dance, okay I agreed. Then you went to learn violin. You didn't even attend at 2 violin classes . the violin which I brought for you is there in the store room. " Govind said scolding Lechu.

" Customised violin. Don't forget to say that dad. Its a very expensive violin." Aadhya poured more petrol into their argument.

" She is right . .... Then you went out with those stupid friends of yours and did all shopping just to waste my money. Then attend all parties in the name of getting connections. Let me ask..... You were not even noticed by anyone in such high posh parties. In between those filthy rich brats what you were actually doing ? when you get to know that your cousin started doing modelling you also wanted to do the same with this face. She got selected for many ads and even participated in few beauty pageants but you were still wasting your time."

" Then after putting some sense into your head by that Jhanvi you decided to study hotel management. I am really thankful to Jhanvi for that. You atleast listen to someone. " Govind shook his head like he is tired by repeating all these again and again. But when he put hotel management topic Lechu opened her mouth to talk what she wants.

" You tell rest of the story too appa. What happened to my hotel management studies ? Did you sent me to the college in which I wanted to study ? When my all friends went abroad where I went ? End moment you told me you don't have that much money to send me Australia. I told everyone that I am going to Australia. Then at last I have to go to Jalandhar that Punjab. I was literally hiding from everyone appa. Only Jhanvi di and that jerk Yuvi knows about it. If anyone from my friend circle get to know that I didn't went to Australia or anywhere to do my graduation then I should better don't live. Dev might also thinking that I graduated from Australia..... How shameful if he gets to know about it. " Lechu sat on chair keeping her both hands on head and feel like crying m

" You and Graduation ? Australia or Punjab wherever it is do you actually have a proper degree di ? " Aadhya asked Lechu mockingly.

" Exactly..... Even though I didn't send you to Australia because of money issues I spent lakhs and lakhs to sent you Punjab. But at end you again came back because of a small issue. without completing your degree. How many times I asked you to atleast write the final year exam but you didn't. "

" After that what all things you did here do you want me to repeat everything ? " Govind yelled finally loosing his temper. His rough voice was more then enough to make Lechu flinch and started to sweat.

" That's because of Yuvi. He broke my heart " Lechu mumbled.

" Fall in love with someone isn't a mistake. Breakups can also happen. But in your case both of you were immature and result of that is now showing on your hands. " When Govind points his finger at Lechu's left wrist. She quickly tried to cover it with her watch and bangles

" Don't hide..... How long are you going to hide it with those bangles and watch. What you are going to do if Dev ask you about it ? " Govind asked

" You can say a mad dog scratched you di. Dog's name is Yuvraj Singh Rathore. " Aadhya commented from her dad's back. Govind quickly turned and gave her a warning look not to talk.

" Okay bye I am leaving " Aadhya quickly ran from there to catch her school bus.

" Dad don't forget about my sports dress " she reminded him once again before leaving.

" Of course..... You dad is living here to cook and wash for my kids. " He yelled sarcastically and served breakfast for Lechu. She also tried to change the topic and acted like nothing is affecting her.

" Better than your suit this apron matches you perfectly appa . You looking so cute.... " Lechu commented to tease her appa little.

" You are the eldest sister Lechu and if tomorrow something happens to me you should be the one who has to take care of your little sister . "

" Wow wow wow... Appa.... Stop this topic here . Don't say such things. You will be with us forever I am sure then why I should get worry about other things ? Also it's not me who asked our maids not to come. You even send back our driver also. Why ? " Govind stood there fumbling when Lechu asked him about that. He can't tell his daughter he sent maids back because he don't have money to give salary for them.

" Enough enough.... Get up if you are finished. I will drop you at shop. " Govind stopped her from questioning more and removed his apron to leave with Lechu m

.........

" Appa... Where is my car ? You said it was taken for servicing . Now it's been 2 weeks. You don't have to drop me everyday in front of shop if I have my own car. " Lechu kept on whining at her appa with each and everything.

" After one week you are getting married. Then who is gonna use it ? So I sold that car " Govind said making Lechu's eyes almost pop out.

" What ? You sold my car .... " She shouted like she lost her life.

" Yes, if you make some progress in the revenue of your cafe then I will buy you a brand new model car. But what you are doing with that cafe now..... Appa is disappointed Lechu. I thought you will handle it very well but yesterday I saw the monthly report. It's completely a loss and overflowing with complaints. Can't you even handle a small cafe ? " Govind asked to Lechu while starting at car and started driving.

" Coffee machine, other equipments, interiors I spent money on that cafe like the way to wanted. Then also.... " He added.

" That location is not good appa. We are not getting enough customers and as for complaints we are working on it. A new Barista will come soon. I appointed one and after that you see our business will hit on skyrocket speed. " Lechu said like she is complete confident about it.

" If that happens then it's good for you. Even though you are getting married to a rich man if you have your own money in your hand that has another value. You don't have to forward your hand in front of anyone atleast to buy a chocolate. For every parents there is a limit to help their kids. Understood ? " Lechu was hearing everything that her appa was saying. She leaned towards the side glass and stared outside watching the busy roads of Mumbai.

" Appa...... " After a long silence she called her appa to say something

" What is it ? " He asked nonchalantly thinking that she might have called him to say something stupid like always.

" I know I didn't became a daughter like you wanted. I never reached those heights like you dreamt of. I didn't even kept my promise which I gave you. After hotel management studies I was going to help my appa with business. But I became utter failure in everywhere. You are having a hard time with money ... I know that too but right now I can only help you by doing this marriage. "

Govind put a sudden break to his car at the middle of road and looked at Lechu all shocked .

" Don't worry..... You don't have to feel burdened about it. I find this as a destiny or else how can at this right time a real prince showed interest on me to get married ? I feel like this is that last opportunity that god is giving to me. So I should use it well... Not like previous times. I promise appa this time I won't make you disappoint. I won't run back to you dropping everything at middle. I won't repeat that stupidity this time. Whatever happens I will make this marriage successful and help you with everything that I can. It might sound little cheap but sometimes the way we choses don't have any value only aim matters. "

" Maintaining a good relationship with Rathore family is always good for us. Rest is assured appa.... trust me for one last time " she kept her hands on Govind and promised him.

" Remember whatever I said to you. You appa is always here don't forget that. Come back to home itself if you can't fly anymore and feel tired. Don't go anywhere leaving your appa or do anything stupid like previous time. " He said to Lechu and keeping her close to him. He assured her with all support and started his car again.

" That Yuvraj also stays in that same house. You are gonna meet him there then and now. Are you going to be comfortable ? " Govind asked

" So what ? I am okay appa. I already forget everything. Now he doesn't matters to me at all. Jhanvi di is also there. I am happy with that. Someone is there to give me company " Lechu said in a relief tone.

Govind dropped her in front of cafe and left with a sweet flying kiss for Lechu.

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" If she is going to continue like this with that cafe then I don't have to work hard to wrap up everything. Time is already ten and owner is coming to shop now. Really interesting " Dev was watching her getting dropped by Govind and observed the cafe from outside sitting inside his car .

" You are right...... If it was opened little more early then they would have got more business. It's near to our company. Even though we have a good cafeteria inside some will like to try different. She is not at all noticing all these." Mohit who was sitting at front seat also felt same as what Dev said

" Who is he ? " Dev noticed an young guy with a coloured freaky hair coming out from cafe with a board to keep outside. Bluetooth headphone over head and it's obvious he is hearing some rock. That's how he was moving his head according to the beats and moon walking in front of cafe veranda.

" That's one worker of cafe. Usually takes the orders and cleans the table. Like him there is another girl too. They both are the main waiters. " Zahir replied

" See that's the girl... " Zahir said quickly when a girl came out to clean the glass. She was wearing a normal jeans and top along with an apron. Both that boy and girl seemed to be as same age, in their early twenties.

" That punk's name is Ishaan and that girl's name is Riya. " Zahir said looking at his phone.

" There is one more girl who is the cashier. She is eldest of all....25 years old and name is Nina. I think she is not here yet." Zahir added

" Then who handles the kitchen ? " Mohit asked

" Obviously, it's Lakshmi " Zahir replied

" As expected after reading the reviews " Dev commented and kept his tab to a side with a scoff.

" A small cafe and this much staffs. How she is giving salary to them ? " Dev asked in a mocking tone.

" I told you this was started by Lakshmi and her friends together. They might be sharing the revenue equally " Zahir replied.

" Opening a business venture with bunch of idiots. Really nice..... It's a French cafe and they don't even have a professional Barista. A good way to run business. " Dev said and laughed cynically thinking about the future of her cafe.

"Look at the surroundings. Untidy place and what not. There isn't a proper management for parking space. Anyways it's going to be demolished soon so what's the big deal however they maintains it. Zahir.... Take the car " Dev sighed and ordered Zahir to take the car. Dev read the cafe name again as the car moved forward.

" Café mystére ..... "