Amaya, it was not just I who cheated on you. You played an equal part in this game

His words echoed in my mind. When did I play any game with him? It was always him...his ego, his emotions, his hatred. Amaya was practically just a show piece in his life. The evidences? His expressions? His silence? They don't lie and I know that.

I always tried and tried like crazy to save our marriage but he was adamant that he wanted a divorce. He was evidently done with me.

Throwing me out at 1 in night, making me sign the divorce papers when he himself never signed them...if evidence was what the court needed, it could have been talked out. If Disha was someone Arjun truly loved, he could have asked me to leave...why did he make it so ugly? Why did he fake his love for me? As far as I know, the court doesn't require any evidence if both the partners are willing to sign the papers. Yes, the lawyer is expected to be present and what did Arjun think? I really bought his lie? No...I wanted to see the extent to which he can go to hurt me and now, I don't think there's  anything else is left in this relationship after today's episode.

I had decided what I wanted to do after this. I'll attend just this last party tomorrow which I wouldn't have otherwise attended had it not been my plan to surprise everyone by disappearing day after tomorrow with my kids.

I breathed as I called Kabir to tell them whatever happened in this two hours. He was shocked and so was everyone. Zara couldn't believe all this had happened and Aahil wouldn't stop apologizing. Meera said she had a conversation with Shreaysi regarding the wedding fiasco and guess what I found?

Shreaysi is indeed getting married but Arjun manipulated her to get ME here with him in some or the other way. Shreaysi knew I won't come still Arjun persuaded her to call me, convince me or else he would finish off her boyfriend's career in the click of his fingers. Everyone fears his name and I realised this as soon as I heard about whatever happened with Shreaysi.

So, my mother calling me after so long, Shreaysi getting married at exactly the same time was all Arjun's trap. I wanted answers but I knew talking to him was useless. Like always he'll put the entire blame on me or play another dirty game that would break me again.

The night somehow passed with me not sleeping at all but crying in every one or two hours for sometime and then again get angry and then try to stabilize myself. This is exactly what I was six years back. I missed Arjun like hell...I was young and weak as fuck. I was a kind of girl who was always depended on someone or the other...I never liked being alone and Arjun took out the unknown from my soul. He brought out a brand new Amaya who had the ability to dream, believe and achieve. I'd surely say a thank you to Arjun for this...no like seriously, I actually am thankful to him!

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The wait for the next morning was tiring and I guess the longest of all my nights spent alone in those six years. My friends were ready to leave except Aahil. He was staying back along with Meera to support me. They won't ever agree to leave me alone.

Trust me, it didn't matter to me now that who shoot me. I hate this feeling but Arjun's deeds, his cheating, his fake love his shot me directly in my soul a million times than that enemy I don't even know who wants to kill me. Death was better than this I believe.

I showered and dressed into a pair of skin fit jeans and blue halter neck top with an open back. It was a little chilly in the morning or so I thought so I put over a grey transparent shrug and did my hair into a simple ponytail.

I went to the kids' room to find them playing guitar with Arjun right at around eight in the morning.

Surprising! They won't wake up until I wake them up. Ofcourse, another fake love and promise to his very own kids.

I cleared my throat as I stood on the door. They didn't notice but I notices them playing Arjun's favorite tune and they were seated comfortably in his lap with Arjun holding the guitar and their little fingers, helping them play the tune.

"Wow papa, we did it!" Squealed Aahana.

"Yes princess, now give me a five," he raised his palms only to let the little fingers crash with his. Aryan followed the suit and they kept on playing.

"Mommy plays piano...she loves playing piano," Aryan said as he wrapped his arms around Arjun's neck and leaned on his back.

Arjun tilted his head slightly and looked at Aryan with an amused look. "She does?"

"Yes and she'll teach us too!" Aahana exclaimed.

Arjun's lips cracked into a beautiful smile and I couldn't help but just adore this awesome picture perfect moment but this wasn't their world...Aahana is the sensitive one, she'll go hysterical if Arjun keeps playing with their minds. Aryan is my strong baby and he listens to me but Aahana won't give a shit and if she ever asks for her dad, I wonder how I'll handle that situation.

"Aahana Aryan, good morning babies," I said as I entered completely ignoring Arjun.

"Good morning mommy," they replied enthusiastically.

"Mumma come sit na...dad is playing guitar, see," I glanced at Arjun with hurt evident in my eyes and pain in his.

I rolled my eyes and said, "Enough kids. I think your dad has got some really important work to finish...isn't it Arjun?" I stressed on his name making sure that he leaves the instant and he did but after glaring at me for a good long time.

While he was leaving, I whispered, "Stop playing with their hearts for they are not Amaya but young kids of five,"

He held my arms and dragged me till the door and then replied,
"Look who's talking...the woman who doesn't care to tell them about their father," he smirked.

"It's better to be without a father than to have a father like you," I spat in disgust.

"Better control that smart month of yours," he warned.

"What will you do Arjun? Kiss me to shut me up? Or shout at me?" I don't know when my eyes just welled up with tears.

"Will you just-just stop fighting with me? We need to talk Amaya," he said, "and not fight like dogs,"

"Really? Is there anything left to talk about Mr Malhotra?" I threw my reply on his face and it was worth a watch.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment. "Yes a lot of things which we didn't clear out six years back,"

"And what if I say I don't want to talk to you?" I asked.

"You will have to," he replied and was about to leave when I muttered, "In your dreams," and he literally gave me another thirty second shut-the-fuck-up look and I threw an instant you-are-an-asshole look to him.

I asked them to get ready as soon as possible as Meera was coming home to fetch them. I didn't want Disha around my kids in any case and also I didn't want my kids to witness my divorce. It was really strange, I went home twice or thrice but met Disha just twice. Who was keeping her away from me? Anyways, who'd like to look at her stale face.

I made Aahana and Aryan complete their breakfast and just then Meera arrived. She didn't come in and asked me to drop them outside. This party at Arjun's place will witness all my family members with Disha enjoying the evening and I have my most awaited divorce today. Amazing...and Arjun wants to talk things out today...super amazing and that too when everything is over between us...double catch. 

Arjun finally spoke after the breakfast. "Amaya, the lawyer is coming home,"

"You lied about the evidence thing right?" I asked.

He looked deep into my eyes for a moment but when he realised they were blank and instead they were fishing for answers in his eyes, he chose to avert his gaze.

"Tell me Arjun," I demanded.

"Yes," he breathed and left.

Before I could ask why, he was gone. I initially decided to follow him but my answers were clear. He wanted to stoop hell low to hurt me...he wanted to show me how much he loved Disha and this was my punishment fo loving him till my last breath.

Love gives pain, it's rightly said.

Some two hours later -

The lawyer arrived and handed over the papers to Arjun. Why didn't we sign the papers in front of him when the next day was his wedding? Well, he still wanted to sort things out with me and the wedding was in the morning tomorrow and Arjun said he'd get them delivered the next morning.

How bloody lame!

What was Arjun upto, only he knew. I tried asking him but he just asked me to talk out things with him tonight.

What th fuck? How are we going to talk tonight when a party is going to take place?

Why didn't I object? I should have signed them in front of the lawyer but how could I? Arjun dealt with him and didn't let me speak a single word.

Is he going to divorce me or not? Is he playing around with me? What is wrong with him dude?

Arjun's mother knows about this lawyer episode and she's hell angry with Arjun. What she means to say is that sort things out later, first divorce her but what he is adamant. He wants to talk...like heck man, what???

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Soon it was evening and I had to dress up for the night. I seriously didn't want to look anything beautiful or shit but Meera told me to dress like a princess and show them that 'look people...I don't give a Fuck...just go to hell, especially "you" Arjun! I wonder how she's my best friend.

I wore a sweetheart neckline red backless flared gown and sported diamond studs as they looked beautiful and matched with my red gown. I wore a deep red lipstick and let my make-up light overall except my lips. I tied my hair into a messy bun and was ready to go.

Aahana and Aryan were not returning for the night and I had packed their bags with all their stuff. I called Meera to especially remind her to take care of them and not take any calls from Arjun hoping Arjun won't call. Surprisingly he did and not once but twice but Meera didn't care to answer. My bestie!

I was sitting on the bed, scrolling down my instagram when my phone went off. It was from Mahira. I waited for it to ring while I mentally debated with myself to take the call or not. I couldn't bare another shock. The call could be another evidence against Arjun and I already had enough. The call went as missed call. Seconds later it flashed her name again and this time I was stuck with adjusting my dress' chain that it again turned into a missed call. I thought it must be something important so I called her back. She answered in three rings but all I could hear was heavy breathing...nothing else. The call disconnected within some eight to ten seconds. I quickly called back again but all I could hear was -

"The number you're trying to reach is currently switched off" a mechanical voice spoke. I was scared.

Is she fine? What if Mahira isn't okay? She was taking heavy breaths...and then her call ended and then it's switched off! Fuck...I'm worried for her.

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Hey everyone...a new update!

How was it? Actually, it might be a little boring I'm sure but sorry, couldn't come up with anything better. Actually this chapter was important...I hope you know why!

So, Arjun's court and evidence shit was all a lie. He just didn't want to divorce Amaya...or that's what I feel you all think! Well, is that so?

Amaya guessed it right! Arjun lied...infact the lawyer came home and handed fresh papers for Arjun and Amaya to sign tonight and submit it the next morning.

What do you think about Mahira? Is she alright? Will Arjun's wedding put a full stop to everything that's happening? Will this be Amaya and Arjun's end?

Come on, give your reviews and please please do comment and vote on this chapter. Let me know how you feel about the book and the characters. I'm really sorry I couldn't reply to you all again but that's because I had an exam - 5th year fine arts painting and I had to study for that! Sorry but yes, I read all your comments and I personally just smile and love your valuable comments and votes so pleaseeeee don't stop commenting.

Thanks to everyone who comments and will update soon!

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