The morning air hung heavy with tension as the Singhania family sat at the breakfast table, their quiet meal shattered by Abhyant's sudden yell. Vivaan and Shashvat exchanged puzzled glances as Abhyant stormed towards them, his expression a mixture of anger and concern.
"Where is she?!" Abhyant demanded, his eyes searching the room frantically for any sign of Ayushree, but she was nowhere to be found.
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Dhriti and Navya exchanged worried looks, confirming that they hadn't seen her either. Abhyant's anxiety grew as he realized Ayushree had been missing since morning, a gnawing feeling of dread settling in his chest.
Just as he was about to summon the guards, Karishma's voice cut through the tension like a knife. Her words halted Abhyant in his tracks, confusion written across his face as he listened to her unexpected revelation.
"She's fine. She just needed some time away from you," Karishma stated matter-of-factly, her words hitting Abhyant like a punch to the gut. Memories of their recent conversations flooded his mind, the weight of his actions sinking in.
Before he could protest or inquire further, Karishma preempted his next question, assuring him that Ayushree was safe but offering no clue as to her whereabouts. Frustration bubbling up inside him, Abhyant stormed out of the room, his mind racing with thoughts of Ayushree and the rift between them.
Suddenly a butler came informed shlok about his pa visit . Shlok stood and walked towards the hall..
"Sir, Mr. Saxena sent this file," shlok pa said cautiously, passing it over. Shlok's eyebrows furrowed as he opened it, his confusion turning to anger as he saw its contents. Clenching his jaw, he turned to face the room.
"Ashok!" he bellowed, the Singhania family quickly gathered in the hall.
"Ji, Bhaisahab," Ashok responded, stepping forward.
"Whose permission did you have to approve Saxena's deal?" Shlok demanded, slamming the papers onto Ashok's desk. Ashok took them, his expression defensive.
"Bhaisahab, I believed it was in the company's best interest," Ashok explained.
"Since when do you make decisions for the company? Or do you forget, You have no stake in the Singhania properties!" Shlok reminded him, his voice filled with frustration.
"Bhaisahab!" Ashok retorted, not appreciating his brother's tone.
"Oh, what? Is it not true that you're nothing but a leech, surviving off my wealth?" Shlok said with mocking smile .
"I am not a beggar!!" Ashok yelled, trying to control his anger.Navya who was already feeling not well left from there as she is not in mood for drama today .
"Acha, what is your net worth then, how much do you earn?" Shlok asked, making Ashok's mouth shut.
"Let me tell you, z-e-r-o, 0," Shlok said.
"Mom dekh re app, bhaisahab kaisa baat kar rahe hain mujhse," Ashok turned to his mom, thinking that she would say something, but Uma Dadi didn't say anything.
"What will she say? She is ashamed of having an unworthy son like you who is nothing but a big black spot in the name of Singhania," Shlok said.
"And you are a saint?" It's Ashok's turn.
"What happened? Why is your mouth closed now? Isn't it you who killed Devika bhabhi and Preeti, Shahsvat's ex-lover?" Ashok yelled, trying to remind his brother of his own sins. On hearing Preeti's name, Dhriti looked at her husband, who was scrolling his phone with a blank expression. Feeling her stare, Shahsvat looked up from his phone, making his eyes collide with his wife's eyes. Shashvat raised his eyebrow, to which Dhriti shook her head and looked ahead.
"Arra, app toh woh baap hain jise apna bachon ki khushi bardasht hi nahi hoti," Ashok said, while Shlok chuckled before bursting into laughter.
"Aur tum kaisa baap ho? Who abuses his son? Who mocks his son? Who doesn't support his son's profession?" Shlok spatted.
"And about me killing someone, then whatever I had done, I have not done anything secretly." His proclamation exuded confidence, a testament to his authority and power. His sins are not hidden from the world, but no one has the power to question him on this. Because that is what Shlok Singhania is, a body of power and authority.
"And if I killed my wife, then you are also no less. You killed your wife's soul by sleeping around," Shlok pointed an accusing finger at Ashok, his words cutting like a knife.
"Singhania empire mera, aur uss mein tumara kohi haq nahi banta. Kohi bhi." His words resonated with power, leaving no room for argument.
As Shlok delivered his final blow, likening Ashok to a mere servant in their household, Ashok's jaw clenched in humiliation.
"Tum woh humara ghar ke aisa naukar ho jaise humne paise ke badle apna ghar mein jagah de," Shlok's words struck a nerve, leaving Ashok seething with anger.
With a mocking smile, Shlok made his exit, leaving Ashok to stew in his humiliation. As the others dispersed to attend to their respective duties leaving ashok In his burning vengeance .
"Apna mujhe naukar bol kar acha nahi kiya, bhaisaab. Ab dekhiya ye naukar kya kar tha hai," he muttered under his breath, his determination to seek revenge from shlok.
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Nisha hurriedly switched off the stove upon hearing the persistent doorbell.
"Don't you have any manners to ring the bell so many times!" she exclaimed upon opening the door, only to find her brother-in-law standing there, unannounced. With a narrowed gaze, she watched as he strode into the flat without a word.
"Ayushree!" he called out, his voice tinged with urgency, while he meticulously searched every nook and cranny of the apartment. Finding no trace of his wife, he finally joined Nisha in the hall, where she stood, hands folded.
"Where is Ayushree?" he demanded, his voice thick with urgency.
Nisha, his sister-in-law, met his gaze with a shrug, her expression unreadable.
"I don't know," she replied simply.
"Dammnn it, Nisha! I know that you know where she is!" Abhyant's frustration boiled over, his hand slamming a nearby vase against the wall.
"And I don't want you to know," she retorted, her voice rising in defiance. But as she took in his tired, red eyes, her resolve softened.
"She asked for a break, Abhyant. Let her have it," Nisha said, her tone now calm and soothing.
"Look, I've already helped you by telling the truth," Nisha said making abhyant recall how Nisha had revealed him that it wasn't Ayushree who had killed his mom, among other revelations. After Ayushree's drunken confessions, Abhyant wasted no time in driving to his sister-in-law's house, knowing that if there was anyone his wife shares her miseries then it was her sister. There, he learned about Ayushree's innocence and discovered a truth that shaked his life .
"And I can't help you anymore," Nisha declared, her footsteps echoing as she walked away to the kitchen, leaving Abhyant behind with his frustration and anger.
Abhyant walked out off the flat , slamming the door hard making Nisha sigh at his brother in law behaviour.
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Singhania mansion:
7:000 pm:
Navya was engrossed in her laptop, working on a presentation while seated on the bed. Vivaan entered the room after a hectic day at hospital and immediately noticed the scene. Without hesitation, he snatched the laptop from Navya, prompting her to stand up and confront him.
"What the hell, Vivaan!" Navya yelled, her eyes flashing with anger.
"What the hell are you doing! Didn't remember what bhabhi said? You should avoid screens for some time!" Vivaan shouted back, equally frustrated.
Navya sighed, attempting to retrieve her laptop, but Vivaan's impatience grew. In a fit of frustration, he forcefully slammed the laptop against the wall, causing Navya to stare in shock at the damage.
Fists clenched, Navya's gaze shifted to the nearby table. Without a second thought, she strode over, ignoring Vivaan's confused expression. In a moment of retaliation, she grabbed Vivaan's laptop and slammed it against the same wall. Vivaan was in shock state but he expressed turned horrific after seeing she slammed his phone also to the same wall.
"Equal!" Navya declared through gritted teeth, asserting herself against Vivaan's actions. As a modern woman, navya knows how to return favour that to with interest.
Before Vivaan and Navya could say anything, they heard a throat-clearing sound, causing them to snap their heads towards it. Their eyes widened in surprise as they saw Meera Singhania standing with reeta Oberoi, Navya's chachi.
"Come, reeta ji," Meera said as reeta and Meera entered the room. Vivaan was at a loss for words, unsure of what to do, until his eyes fell on his mother who was signaling him. Understanding her signal, Vivaan bent to take Navya's chachi's blessings.
"God bless you, beta," reeta Oberoi said, placing her hand on the back of his head.
"How are you, aunty?" Vivaan asked formally, while Navya rolled her eyes at his sweet behavior.
"Chachi, you can call me chachi like Navya," reeta Oberoi said with a smile.
"And I am fine, but you don't seem fine," she added, noticing the broken pieces of laptop and phone.
"Chachi, how are you, and how is chacha ji?" Navya came towards her, trying to divert her attention.
"We are fine," reeta said with a little smile.
"Kitni chot lag gayi Meri bachi ko," reeta said, concerned, while caressing the bandage on Navya's head.
"Oh, come on, chachi. I am fit and fine," Navya said with a smile.
"Ji, reeta ji. Humari Navya bahut brave hai," meera said, supporting her daughter-in-law.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you people at this hour, but we were out of town. We returned in the afternoon, and I couldn't stop myself from meeting Navya," reeta apologized to Meera.
"It's okay, reeta ji," Meera said.
"You people talk. We will leave," she added, passing a smile to Navya, who returned it. Vivaan was also about to walk out, but his eyes fell on the sharp object just a centimeter away from Navya.
"Navya, be careful!" Vivaan said, concerned, making her stand a little away from the sharp piece that may have been part of the damage they caused.
"I am fine," Navya said, looking at him, who nodded his head and left from there. Reeta noticed the interaction between the husband and wife. She noticed the concern in vivaan eyes for navya .
Soon a butler came and cleared the room, Navya made her chachi comfortably sit, and herself sat in front of her. They were about to start their conversation when another butler arrived with tea and snacks. After placing them on the table, he quietly left the room.
"Tell me, chachi, how are you? It seems like you people have forgotten me," Navya said with a sad and complaining face.
"Of course not. How could I forget my one and only daughter?" Reeta said, cupping Navya's face affectionately.
They talked for a few minutes. Reeta asked navya about how the accident occurred, while Navya also shared her side of the story. Navya happily shared everything - how Vivaan was troubling her, how much she was loved by Meera Singhania, how she enjoyed the company of the other Singhania daughters-in-law, and how she adored the cute little munchkin, Miksha.
"Navya," Reeta's voice turned serious as she took Navya's hands in hers.
"You know how much I love you," Reeta said, tears glistening in her eyes.
"I didn't have my own children, but I have my Navya," she added with a proud smile.
"You're not just like a daughter to me; you are my daughter."
Navya couldn't be less grateful for God for sending Reeta chachi as her second mother.
"I always made sure you got every share of happiness, and I tried my best to make sure that you didn't feel the lack of a mother's warmth," Reeta said, her voice cracking with emotion.
"As a mother, can I ask something from you?" Reeta's eyes held a hopeful gaze, praying that Navya wouldn't refuse her request.
"Of course, Chachi," Navya said, keeping her other hand on their joined hands.
Reeta Oberoi took a deep breath before placing Navya's right hand on her head.
"Then swear to me that you will forget this revenge and start a new beginning with Vivaan," Reeta's words shocked Navya.
"Chachi... what are you saying? Are you asking me to forget my revenge... to forgive my parents' murderer?" Navya immediately withdrew her hand, her voice trembling with disbelief.
"Yes, I want you to forget everything and start a new beginning," Reeta said with determination.
"I can't... I can't, Chachi," Navya shook her head in denial continuously.
"Do you think your parents would be happy seeing you like this, seeking revenge? Do you think their souls will rest in peace after seeing their daughter consumed by vengeance?" Reeta's words pierced through Navya's heart as she looked at her chachi with broken eyes.
"What mistake did Meera Singhania made , who loves you like her own daughter?" Reeta's question made Navya burst into tears. The guilt of betraying Meera Singhania weighed heavy on her chest.
"Then what was the mistake of my parents, Chachi?" Navya asked, trying to stem her tears.
"I know, Navya. It wasn't your parents mistake, nor was it yours," Reeta said, unable to hold back her own tears.
"But you tried everything in your power to seek revenge for your parents' death, whether by framing Vivaan or causing Shlok Singhania's accident," Reeta said. Yes, it was Navya who was behind Shlok's accident which happened before the success party.
"I can't bear to see you in so much pain. I always fear that this revenge might take away my daughter from me," Reeta cupped her daughter's cheeks and said softly.
"Promise me, promise me you will stop your revenge here," Reeta pleaded, while Navya looked at the woman before her.
If not for Reeta oberoi, Navya would have ended her life long ago. She was the constant support in her life - the woman who stood beside her whenever she was sick, who attended every parent-teacher meeting without hesitation, introducing herself as Navya's mother, who didn't let her enter the kitchen after she suffered from a slight burn. How could she say no to this woman?
"Please," Reeta said, her tone filled with hope. Navya nodded her head before bursting into tears and hugged her chachi tightly.
Vivaan entered the room after some time, noticing Reeta patting Navya to sleep. He cleared his throat to make Reeta aware of his presence.
"Come, Vivaan, I'm leaving now," Reeta said, standing from her seat before planting a loving peck on Navya's head. She walked towards Vivaan, who was observing Navya's dried tear marks. She must have missed her chacha and chachi, Vivaan thought.
"Take care of yourself and take care of my daughter too," Reeta said softly.
"I will," Vivaan nodded.
"I'm sorry for Navya's behavior earlier," Reeta said, her face filled with guilt as she gestured towards the scattered pieces from earlier.
"No, it's okay. It's common between us. There's nothing to worry about," Vivaan chuckled, reassuring her.
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"Actually, my daughter has high anger issues. She can't control her anger, and she becomes impulsive. She doesn't know what she's doing. And believe me, an angry Navya is too dangerous to face," Reeta shared with him. Vivaan was not surprised to learn that his wife had anger issues. As he just saw live prove of it .
"I will remember your words," Vivaan said with a small smile as Reeta left the room.
Vivaan slowly walked towards Navya and sat beside her, his movements gentle and filled with tenderness. He delicately moved his hand and began to caress her dried cheeks with his knuckles, each touch filled with affection. His knuckles traced softly over her skin .
"I don't know what I'm feeling, biwi, but one thing is certain. I can't bear to see you in pain," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, mirroring the gentle touch of his hand on her cheek.
The room seemed to hold its breath as Vivaan's words hung in the air. as, vivaan realised that he started to care for her .
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Kulkarni mansion:
In the tranquil ambiance of their bedroom, Sanjana and Pratik lay entwined in each other's arms, enveloped in the warmth of their love. The soft glow of moonlight gently illuminated their peaceful expressions as they drifted into slumber.
Suddenly, a gentle knock on their door disturbed their serene sleep. Sanjana stirred, her movements prompting Pratik to rouse from his deep slumber and attend to the unexpected interruption.
With drowsy eyes, Pratik rose from the bed and shuffled towards the door. He opened it with a slight creak, revealing the butler standing on the other side. The butler conveyed news of an urgent presence downstairs, causing Pratik's eyes to widen in alertness, instantly dispelling the remnants of sleep.
Aware of the need to act swiftly, Pratik quietly closed the door behind him, ensuring not to disturb Sanjana's peaceful rest.
Pratik's footsteps echoed through the hallway as he approached the living room, where Abhyant Singhania sat alone on a single couch, his posture betraying the weariness in his tired eyes.
"I should have already guessed. Because no one other than Abhyant Singhania can disturb someone at this hour," Pratik remarked sarcastically as he neared his friend.
"What happened, Abhyant?" Pratik asked softly, concern evident in his voice.
"She left," Abhyant whispered, his voice filled with pain.
"What? Where? How? When?" Pratik's panic was palpable.
"She wants a break, a break from me," Abhyant revealed, causing Pratik to let out a relieved sigh.
"Oh... then relax. She'll be back soon," Pratik reassured him.
"How am I going to live without her?" Abhyant's voice cracked with emotion.
"Abhyant, she really needs time. Let her be alone for a while," Pratik tried his best to console his friend.
"And it's not like you don't know her location," Pratik narrowed his eyes at Abhyant, knowing his bestfriend very well.
"Flat no: 24, Vijaynagar Colony, Andheri West," he muttered, confirming the location where his wife was currently staying with a friend.
"There you go. You already know the address. Relax and go to sleep, and let me also sleep," Pratik said, stifling a yawn as he leaned back in his chair.
"After two days, I'm going to pick her up," Abhyant declared with determination, his gaze unwavering.
"What? No, Abhyant! Ayushree decided to take a small break after six years of your married life. Let her have it," Pratik exclaimed, his voice tinged with urgency as he tried to reason with his friend. It was High time for Abhyant and Ayushree to clear their misunderstandings, but first, they need to have some 'me' time , specially Ayushree .
"One month, that's it. As soon as it's completed, I will bring her back," Abhyant asserted in his deep voice before rising from his seat and making his way out of the Kulkarni mansion.
After coming out from Kulkarni mansion, abhyant typed a message 'one month' and sent to his wife.
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VaanYa, ekk Sher toh dusra sawa Sher!!
A couple with same mentality!!!
Will it going to easy for VaanYa to fall in love
And have a happy togetherness?
From today's chapter, I think most of you
already guessed it who is 5th villian ? ??
it's Nisha , ayushree 's sister who helped
abhyant to know the truth ...
Finally Reeyant are on one month break!!!
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