Soumya POV
As soon as Anika Bhabhi and Mallika Di left the room, Siddarth and Shivaay too made their exit.
Shivaay and Siddharth were having a heated agreement about the way Anika was treated in the meeting. Both of them were discussing ways to destroy the society.
I certainly will not miss the snobs. Looks like the arrival of the two witches had reminded Anika Bhabhi's brother and Husband about the torture she went through yesterday.
Rudra was still sitting at the table looking at some papers. I decided not to trouble him and turned to leave the room.
"Sumo?" A rather scary voice called. I turned around to look at Rudra. His eyes devoid of any emotion.
"What happened yesterday at the meeting with Bhabhi?"
I gulped. I knew how protective Om and Rudra were of Anika. After Shivaay had run away, they had become even worse.
"The meeting was a disaster. All the vultures were trying to peck Anika Bhabhi."
I saw Rudra tense. "What did they say?"
Then I remembered Anika Bhabhi's mask. She had become Bade Bhaiya for a few minutes.
"First when Mallika di and Bhabhi entered, the Ranas and Oberois were seated separately. Then that Mrs. Handa and that Ragini's mom made a whole scene about how Anika Bhabhi would have to choose whether she was Miss. Rana or Mrs. Oberoi or with Mrs. Raichand as they did not have an idea. After that they started making all sorts of nasty comments like about her upbringing and then they played pranks." I felt tears slowly come down my face.
Rudra sat on the bed. "Did you beat them up with your paratha hands?" He asked with a small smile.
"No Ru. She held my and Mallika's hands tight. She moved me closer to her and Mallika's seat. She took all the pain on her. She knew it would happen. She came for me."
Rudra held my shoulders. "You?"
I nodded. The time had come to reveal the stories of the meeting. "They always make comments about how it was because you were drunk that you married me." I saw his eyes harden.
"Why do you go for these stupid dumb girls club?" He growled.
I looked at him shocked. "I thought it would help you."
He scowled. "What? You being treated like dirt? You are the Oberoi Bahu. The youngest but just as important as the other two. What did you think that you being treated like dirt would make my relations with the business partners improve. No Saumya, all those there just want to destroy the Oberois and me being there alone, just made it easy. When he ditched us those months ago, the whole world forced me into the Oberoi empire but no one can ever respect me, as I was the kid brother of Shivaay Singh Oberoi. Bhaiya always protected me from the real truth that being an Oberoi is very painful without a protection. They treat Papa , Bhaiya and Chotepapa like equals but the rudeness is prominent when it is us."
Rudra stormed out of the room muttering something about teaching them a lesson for messing with an Oberoi.
When had he become like Shivaay Bhaiya?
Anika POV
I watched the two reigning witches of Rose Society Seated in front of me. They did not have expressions of guilt but rather of contempt. I took a seat on the sofa.
"How can I help you?" I asked.
Mrs. Handa sneered. "We did not expect you here Anika."
I sat down more comfortably. This was my house and they were my guests. Well.....it was no longer my house but these did not know and did not need to know.
"Well Ma'am......I do not understand why you did not expect me in my own house."
Mrs. Malhotra sneered. "We did not expect you to be so shameless. The Rose society should be glad that you have left it."
I smirked. "Mrs. Handa and Mrs. Malhotra.....if the Rose Society is so glad, it would not have sent you here. What do they think about the three Richest families pulling out because of you?"
Mrs. Malhotra grimaced. She passed me a letter. "The head of the Original Rose Society would like to meet you and discuss some things."
I took the letter and opened it.
Dear Ms. Anika,
My apologies for what happened at the recent meeting. I would like to know when you would be free to meet up and discuss your ideas for the Gala as well as would love to see you back in the Society. I heard from Ms. Malthi Raichand that you had some really good ideas.
My Sincere Apologies,
Anandita Roy
Head of Rose Society
I closed the letter. I was done with the Rose Society no matter what and I did not want to deal with it again.
"Let her know that I will be happy to make her acquaintance but I will never join the Society again nor will any of the Ranas. You will have to talk to Mr. Oberoi regarding his sisters and sister-in-law."
Mrs. Handa and Mrs. Malhotra became two shades lighter. "Anika Beta.....how can you leave the society? We need you." Mrs. Handa stammered.
I scoffed. "You do not need me, Mrs. Handa. You need the money that I control. But that is not happening especially not after what you said about my kids."
And I made my exit.
Rudra POV
"Rudra Beta, we talked to Anika bitiya but we would like to talk to your Shivaay Bhaiya also. I agree that yesterday what happened was wrong but can you really punish the society for our mistake." Mrs. Malhotra crooned.
I felt my blood boil.
"What you did yesterday is unforgivable but the fact that you have been doing the same thing to my wife for the past few months is even worse. We may have been intoxicated when we married but for your kind information, we have more love between us than you have had in your marriage till date. Don't think that we don't know about your husbands' escapades." I yelled. I wanted to close my mouth as I knew this would cost the Oberois crores but was so angry even death would not be able to shut me up.
"Rudra Beta, we never said anything to Saumya bitiya that way. Yesterday Anika...." Mrs. Malhotra said.
"Stop right there!" I shouted. "You probably never said anything much to Saumya except for a few cheap childish vibes but your implication that my Bhabhi's kids are illegimate gives....."
Suddenly, I heard what sounded like a lion's roar.
"How dare you?" Shivaay Bhaiya snarled and strode forward. I held onto Shivaay Bhaiya's arm. He looked like he was going to throw a blow and Mom and Chotima would be very angry if he hit a woman.
The two women paled. "Get out of my house this instant. Let Mr. Malhotra and Mr. Handa know that the Oberoi deals are longer in talks. Khanna! Khanna! Mina!"
Khanna came rushing in. Followed close behind by Mina. "Yes Shivaay Sir."
"Throw these two ladies outside the gates." He ordered Khanna.
"Mina, email their husbands to come and meet me tomorrow first thing."
The two women were soon pushed out of the house.
"Shivaay Beta....Humari baat toh sun lo....Shivaay Beta...." The two of them squealed.
"If I don't destroy the Malhotras and Handas then I am not SSO." Bhaiya yelled as I clutched onto his arm to prevent him from throwing a blow.
"Bhaiya! Calm down."
Shivaay yanked my hand out of my grip. "How could they?"
He rushed off in the direction of his room. Soumya rushed to my side. "Rudra! Bhabhi is inside. What if he...."
Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder. "Maybe this will fix their issues." Ishana was standing behind us with Om and Priya.
"Who let them in?" Saumya asked. "I mean when I came into the living room, they were already there."
Ishana gently placed her hand on Saumya's hand.
"Come let us all go somewhere. Let the two of them spend sometime. Maybe we can get our Jethani back. As it is Pinky, Chotepapa, Mom and Dad have gone to the Singhs for their daughter's wedding. So we all will go for some movie. We will come back by night."
So plans were made and we all left the house.
Author's note: This story will end in 3 - 5 chapters. Most likely.