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"What do you mean by that ? I am confused!" I spoke trying to digest the thing I heard.

"And is Juhi your surrogate mom ?"
I asked curiously and she nodded a no.

"It's Avi ma" she answered.

"The one who called you!?"

What all is happening? My brain is not working properly.

""Juhi was the one mistake my father made. She was nothing more than a gold digger, solely interested in my father's wealth. When she couldn't get her hands on his property, her next move was to have a child, hoping that the property will be hers."
She spoke and left a sigh.

"And that child is me. But Juhi, unwilling to sacrifice her beauty, refused to bear the burden of pregnancy herself. She opted for surrogacy instead. Avi Ma, who carried me, remained with us throughout her pregnancy and stayed until I turned one. I formed a deeper bond with her, as Juhi was perpetually indifferent to me. My father and Juhi had a vehement altercation when he uncovered her infidelity with another man. Yet, he wasn't shattered by the revelation, as he had long been aware of her true nature. Juhi was the choice of my father's aunt, compelling him into the marriage. Eventually, my father divorced her, and when I was two, he wedded Avi Ma."

She smiled as she completed the last sentence.

"And yet, she never relinquished her hold on me. She persistently pursued me, coercing me to transfer all this wealth into her name-a task she still hasn't accomplished. Now, she's pressuring me to marry a man of her choosing, a deceitful fraud and a notorious playboy."

"Marriage? But why ?!"
I asked.

"Because, according to a clause in the family trust, the wealth in my name and the substantial deposits can only be accessed once I am legally married."

"So you are rich?!!!" I asked with a smile wiggling my eyebrows to change her mood a bit.

"No. My dad is rich. I am broke."
She rolled her eyes sighing.

"So when are you gonna marry him ?" I asked.

I don't know why I am still stuck on that matter.

"I have no intentions of marrying anytime soon." She answered to which I chuckled.

"And may I know why ?!"

"No."

"And what of Juhi now? She remains a lingering problem." I asked her.

"She's the primary reason I stayed away from India and the sole reason my family is now seeking an alliance for me." She whinned.

"They're looking for an alliance for you?!" I asked, astonished.

"That means you'll be getting married soon," I added and she nodded uninterested.

"My dream of eloping and marrying remains just that-a dream, or perhaps someone kidnapping me!" she said, as I looked at her wide-eyed.

"And I'll never get to marry the love of my life and will end up wed to a monkey," she added and I giggled and received a glare.

"If you're interested, I'm ready to help you elope and marry you," I said, giving a playful wink.

"It's a good option. I'll consider it, Mr. Gill," she said with a chuckle.

"Malu, have you ever been in a relationship before?"

"No, never."

"But why? Didn't anyone ever propose to you? I mean, you're beautiful and attractive, so..." I was so curious.

"I wasn't really into those white people. I'm into brown men," she answered.

"Oh, and what are your expectations?!"

"Nothing much. Just someone who matches my vibe and isn't too innocent," she answered.

"And why ?!"

"Because I know I am a sly fox. So someone is necessary to handle me!"
She answered and made a fake evil laugh and I laughed.

"And how old are you now?"
"28."

So what about a coffee ? I asked .
"If not a date, then okay," she said with a feigned attitude. I chuckled.

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Author's POV

They had coffee at a nearby restaurant and spent some time together. While they were talking to eachother she suddenly noticed two men who were looking at her and she gulped. And the men stared at her with a sly smile.

"Shit!"

They took their photo and she suddenly took him out from there.
"What ?!" He asked.

"Uhm nothing let's leave quick."
She answered.

They drove back.

The Next Morning.

Someone knocked on her room door. She who was busy in some work told to enter in.

Two men entered.

"Hey cutie." One of them addressed her and her eyes widened in shock.

"Kuch saal London kya gyi tum toh mujhe bhul hii gyi" The another one raised his brows.

("You went to London for a few years, and you completely forgot about me.")

"Who's that new guy ?" She nodded a no.

She gave them a nervous smile.

"You guys here!?" She asked.

"We wanted to see our neice."

"You saw me. Now leave." She giggled nervously.

"Shubman Gill and Malavika Rathore. Okay now the connection between them ?!"

"No connection. We are just friends. And Harshu don't stress your brain too much."
She scoffed.

"Ooh come on Malu. Something something. We caught you staring him yesterday. We even have a photo." Harsh said.

"Exactly. Even we want to know who is the new guy in your life."
Navneet said.

"Shutup Chachu!!" She giggled.

"You know what all are excited to meet you. Especially your Dadi. And I hope you remember that her birthday is arriving in two weeks."
Harsh said.

"Ofcourse I do remember. And I'll be there. Promise."

"By the way got any alliance for me ?" She asked curiously.

"Many. But your dadi liked none. She is still in search for your prince charming. But little does she know that you already found him!" Navneeth nudged her.

"Shubman isn't my boyfriend!" She whinned.

"I didn't even mention about him."
He raised his brows with a smirky smile.

"There is a guy. And except me, Harsh Bhai and your dad and dadi everybody liked him." Navneet said.

"Don't worry. We'll break this relation even before it forms. We'll tell him that you are in a live in relation and that you are even pregnant!!"
Harsh said.

"Chachu!!!" She yelled wide eyed.

"Okay okay. So what about a boyfriend ?!" Harsh suggested another idea and she nodded.

"We'll break this plan just like we did before. We are with you. Don't worry." Navneet assured.

"So you guys are gonna leave now right ?!" She asked and they nodded a no.

"We have to attend a meeting and we'll be here for two days. And this two days our both eyes will be on you! Careful baby." Harsh made an evil laugh and left kissing her forehead.

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"What really ?! Spill the beans. Like you really explained him he whole Mahabharat?!" Aadhya exclaimed and she nodded.

"Why ?"

"I don't know. He asked me and I felt that I should tell him all this."
Malavika tried to justify her side.

"Why should he know about you? Are you planning to make him your hubby ?" Aadhya narrowed her eyes.

"Not a bad choice. He is handsome. But will he take care of you ? According to me, we should not trust a man easily. All of them are bloody snakes." Aadhya sighed rolling her eyes.
"Okay let me give to confess your love!"

"SHUTUP! There is nothing like you are imagining!" Malavika smacked her.

"But when did you guys share all these things ?" Aadhya asked.

"Yesterday night. We went on a drive."

"Did you guys kiss ? A kiss is mandatory if you are going on a night drive with a hot guy !"

Malavika rolled her eyes.
"Please don't pressurize your pea sized brain. Nothing of that sort happened."
Malavika stated and Aadhya's face fell gloomy.

"I can feel someone other than me in your life babe. Who's that?!"
Malavika raised her brows and Aadhya smiled sheepishly.

"No one. How can you even imagine that I can tolerate that Ishan even for a second." Aadhya answered and closed her eyes as her lie got caught.

"Now spill the beans BABE!"

"Nothing much. We both actually.. I mean him and me.. me and he.."
Aadhya stammered.

"You and him ?"

"We did it."

"Did what ?!"

"Urghh tubelight. I meant that We both...in that party..."

"Party ?" Malavika was still clueless.

Ofcourse who can imagine snake and mongoose having kuchi kuchiii..
😭

"Still you didn't get it ?!" Aadhya yell asked and she nodded a no.

"We had sex." Aadhya said and looked everywhere but not in Malavika's eyes.

"WTF?!" Malavika screamed in amusement.
"But I-... One second is that why you were missing the next day.?!"

Aadhya nodded.

"It's a lie. I need proof." Malavika stated.

"Dubara karke dikhana hei ?!" Aadhya asked.

( Should we do it once more and show that to you ?!)

"I am not interested." Malavika rolled her eyes.
"Are there any remains of your madness ?!"

"Yes! More than you can even imagine."
She started unbuttoning her shirt.

"Chee." Malavika closed her eyes.

"Tube top hei neeche!" Aadhya rolled her eyes and removed her shirt.

"Is he a vampire or human ? They are so dark and did it hurt ?!"
Malavika asked.

"A bit. Who cares. You won't even experience the pain inbetween those things."

"Now shall I explain?!" Aadhya asked.

"Have some shame."

"Come on we are besties." Aadhya sat to explain. And explained the whole but not the whole thing.

"So it didn't pain?!" Malavika asked curiously.

"Yes. But it was amazing. And now I ain't a virgin." Aadhya said with a sigh.

"You guys used protection right ?"

"No. Unexpected one so I took pills."

"I need some holy water." Malavika blinked her eyes processing all these things.
"What next ?"

"What ?!"

"So you are in love right ?" Malavika asked.

"It was just a makeout session. It happens. Nevermind."

Malavika shook her head in disbelief.

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"Why is your shirt torn ?!" I asked Ishan as I found his shirt torn.

"Uhmm. I don't know."

"What you mean by that ?" I asked again.

I smelled it once as I could feel a strange type of perfume smell emiting from it.

"Ladies perfume!!"

I saw him thinking of something and blushing.

"Abbey ooo I asked something!"

"Actually Shubhi. I had..."

"Sex!" I exclaimed.

I knew it. Those marks on his neck aren't due to wearing a uncomfortable material. But it was scratches.

"With whom ? I mean.."

"Aadhya."

"Sharma ?" I asked in shock.

Saanp navela ek ho gya!!

"But when ?!"

"After that party. We went to my farmhouse! It happened."
He confessed.

"Okay! But what about her ? Was she okay with it ?"
I asked curiously.

"We both wanted it. But she is still the same. The arrogant lady." He chuckled.

Yeh kya kya ho gya bhagwan!!!!

After a few days....

Shubman and Malavika formed a very tight bond within these days. And both could feel something when they were with each other.

"So are you ready ? Rehearse it once more.!" Malavika spoke.

"Is it necessary.?!" Shubman asked.

"YES! Comeon say the dialogue!"
Malavika sat to hear it.

"Hello. I am Malavika's boyfriend. And we love eachother. If you marry her, I'll kill you and her both."

"Urgh. Shubh your words lack energy. Try again. Bring some passion of an obsessed lover." Aadhya said.

"Let's try something else." Harsh said.

"But what ? I have to break this alliance somehow. It's almost fixed. And you know how strict Tauji is. He'll kill me if he gets to know about this." Malavika said.

"We know baccha but try to understand. Breaking this marriage isn't as easy as you think. Your Tauji knows him very well so if we do anything, he'll get to know that. And whatever we are planning. We have to execute it fast."
Navneet said.

"True. And she can't really extend her marriage anymore." Aadhya said sidehugging Malavika.
"Somehow we have to break this alliance. Or else my sweet little rose will be crushed."

"Okay what about beating that guy black and blue ?" Ishan suggested.

"Worst idea." Aadhya crossed.

"Guys think of some idea. Let's split and think." Aadhya suggested and Malavika along with Ishan and Aadhya left.

And Shubman was left with Navneet and Harsh.

"Shubman, can we have a word?" Navneet asked, his tone more direct than usual.Shubman looked up, nodding.

"Sure. What's up?"

Harsh sat down beside him, crossing his arms.

"We've been talking, and we're curious about your feelings for Malavika." Harsh spoke.

Shubman shifted uncomfortably. "My feelings for Malavika? Well, we've spent a lot of time together, and she means a lot to me."

Navneet leaned in, his eyes searching Shubman's face. "A lot to you? That's not exactly clear. Do you have deeper feelings for her?"

Shubman hesitated, choosing his words carefully.
"I care about her more than I thought I would. It's more than just friendship, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to put a label on it."

Harsh's expression grew thoughtful.
"Malavika's been through a lot. She deserves love and stability, something she hasn't had in a while. From what we've seen, you genuinely care about her. Maybe it's time for you to consider taking things further."

Shubman looked taken aback. "Are you suggesting I should marry her?"

Navneet nodded.
"Well, if you have feelings for her and she's important to you, why not? She's been let down before, and we think she deserves a chance at real happiness. If you're willing to give her that, it could be the right step."

Shubman pondered their words, feeling a mix of uncertainty and determination. "I haven't thought about marriage yet, but I do want to be there for her. If it comes to that, I'll need to be sure I'm ready."

Harsh placed a reassuring hand on Shubman's shoulder. "Just think about it. She deserves someone who truly cares for her. We aren't forcing you."

"Before you make any decisions, you should talk to Malavika directly," Navneet suggested. "She deserves to know where you stand."

Shubman nodded, a sense of resolve in his eyes. "You're right. I'll find a way to talk to her."

Harsh clapped Shubman on the back. "Good. We think it'll help clarify things for both of you."

Navneet and Harsh glanced at each other before turning their attention back to Shubman.

"Actually, there's one more thing," Navneet said. "Our mom's birthday is coming up in five days, and we're having a celebration at our mansion."

Harsh added, "We'd like you to come along with Malavika and Aadhya. It would be a great opportunity for you to spend more time with her and show her that you genuinely care."

Shubman hesitated for a moment. "Are you sure it's okay? I don't want to intrude on your family event."

"Absolutely," Navneet assured him. "Our mom would be thrilled to have you there. It's a chance for everyone to bond, and it might help you and Malavika figure things out."

Harsh chimed in, "And it'll give you a more relaxed setting to talk to her. Sometimes being around family can ease the tension."

Shubman nodded thoughtfully. "Alright, I'll join you for the birthday celebration. Thanks for the invite."

"Great," Navneet said with a smile. "We'll make sure everything is set for your visit. Just be ready for some family fun!"

As Shubman left to find Malavika and share the news, Navneet and Harsh exchanged a satisfied look.

"That went well," Navneet said.

"Definitely," Harsh agreed.

They both felt confident that the upcoming celebration would provide the perfect setting for Shubman and Malavika to connect further and address their feelings in a supportive environment.

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♡Pehli Nazar Mein Kaise Jaadu Kar Diya
Tera Ban Baitha Hai Mera Jiya
Jaane Kya Hoga, Kya Hoga Kya Pata
Is Pal Ko Milke Aa Jee Le Zara♡

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