As he placed his hand on my forehead, I felt shiver, I looked into his brown eyes which were showing concern for me.., but was it true.., yes definitely.., I closed my eyes and felt his cold hand, it may be cold but it was giving warmth to my heart.

That heart which I thought had forgotten to beat.. today once again it was beating loudly, "Kabir.. why are you all doing this..", I said opening my eyes, he looked confused, I took a deep breath, and removed his hand from my forehead and tried to stand but my body felt weak I stumbled but he grabbed me by my waist.

A shiver ran down in my body, our faces were inches far, his perfect face, was in front of me.., Sia what are you thinking.., he is 3 years younger than you, he is your friends brother in law.., he is your assistant.. everything is wrong here.., its.. its Forbidden Sia, my mind alert me.., but it feels like my fever trap my mind, that's why I can't able to register my mind warning.

I leaned towards his face, our breathing mingling with each other, his scent was attracting me, our lips were inches away, if anyone among us moved, our lips would touch. I saw his throat bobble down, and fuck his Adam apple looking sexy, unconsciously I raised my hand, and slowly touched his Adam apple, I felt his hand shaking on my waist, but it felt as if my mind had stopped working..,

I always kept my emotions under control, today it was controlling my body.

"Kabir", my voice came out heavy and shaky.

He looked in my eyes, I saw nervousness and uncertainty in his eyes, suddenly my phone buzzed, I came in my senses, I took a step back and ran my hand in my hair in frustration.., what the hell were you doing Sia.., I thought in my mind, I looked at the caller id, my eyes narrowed seeing the name, I cut the call and throw it on sofa carelessly.

"Umm.. uh.. Ma'am, you need to take medicine.. you have a very high fever", he said hesitantly. I just nodded and took my car keys phone and coat, "office time is over.. you too go home..", I said and came out from my cabin, I came out of my private lift to the parking lot, instead of going to my car, I went to the company's nearby park, cold air hit on my face, and its soothing.

I sat on the bench and looked around employees were going home, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. After some moment I felt someone's presence beside me, I opened my eyes and saw Kabir sitting beside me. I raised my brow in questioning way., he forwarded his hand and there was a tablet in his hand.

"Take medicine.., and staying outside like this for a longer time can worsen your health even more..", he said calmly, I was surprised, why is he behaving like this.. why is he concerned for me so much.

"Why are you caring so much", I asked looking straight in his eyes. "You are my boss..", he replied shrugging his shoulder, I felt a pang in my heart.., but my expression didn't change. I took the tablet from his hand and gulped it down and took some water from my bottle. for some time none of us two said anything.

"You are lucky you have everything..", the words came out unconsciously. His head snapped towards me, he looked confused. I didn't say anything and just stood up.

"Aapke paas to sab kuch hai aapko kis cheez ki kami hai, you have money, you have a luxurious life.., what more does a person need, that his family can live a good life and fulfill all their dreams.. and no, I am not that lucky.., I belong to a middle class family.. I have to work hard everyday.. so that I can at least fulfill my needs.., in all this, I don't know when we forget our dreams..", he said, his voice filled with sadness.

"Do I really have everything...", I thought in my mind, Everyone just sees how much money we have, what a luxurious life we live, but no one ever thinks whether we are happy with that life, and he too is like them, just seeing my success but not the struggle behind it.

I looked in his eyes, there was sadness in his eyes, I don't know why but my heart twisted seeing the sadness in his brown eyes. "What kind of dream is yours that has not been fulfilled?", I asked curiously.

"Umm.. let it be.. mam we should leave for home..", he said shrugging it off. I didn't stretch it out just nodded, he left for his home on his bike while I went to my apartment in my car.

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Saturday Night

After working the whole day in the office, every employee had already left, I picked my car keys and purse, i looked at my clothes I was wearing a white business suit with long brown coat. I didn't think much of changing clothes, it's already 7.30, I should reach, prerna house at 8.00 p.m.

I came to the parking lot and sat on the driving seat, I opened the location on my phone which prerna sent me. I bought some sweets and chocolates for prerna cause she loves it in our school time and some white roses also.

The location which she sent me was in the middle of the mumbai city, it was not a high fight area, but it was looking good, it was a society area, as we know how much other people's like to see what's happen in other's life, I saw many people looking at the car like they never seen.., okay maybe they never. I knew that she lives in this society so I brought my less expensive car. Mercedes-AMG BT.

Okay.. fuck next time I'll not come in this car, they are looking at car as they saw some masterpiece. I stopped the car in front of Prerna's house and got out of the car, and the thing I hated most.., everyone was literally staring at me with wide eyes, I didn't look at any of them, and knock on her house door.

After a moment, the door opened and Prerna was standing there with a big smile. "Finally you came.., you know since how long I was waiting for you...", she said hugging me. I hugged her back with a slight smile. "Why are these society people here surrounding me as if they have seen some wonder", I whispered in her ear.

She looked around and chuckled, "this keeps happening.. whenever a new person comes here.. they stare at like this.. let it come inside..", she said with a smile, I nodded and entered, she closed the door behind.

It was not quite a big place.. but there was a warmth.., the wall was decorated with some handmade pieces, I felt something licking my feet, I looked down, a small puppy was licking my foot, she was cute, her big black doe like eyes and white fur..,

"Daisy don't do this..", Kabir said to her, and took her in his arm. "She is cute..", I said caressing the puppy head. "Let's come sit..", Prerna said we came to their living area, it was not big but its cozy, I sat on sofa. "Mom dad Aarav ..my friend has come here..", Prerna called them.

They all came, "you are here beta ji..", a middle age man said. I looked at him in confusion, did I know him.. I thought "uh.. sorry.. do I know you..", I asked confidently.

"Dad, do you know her..", Kabir asked his Dad. "Beta, that day, sje was the girl who saved me from robbers..", his dad said. it clicked in my mind, some days ago.., I saved a man.

"Thank you beta.. you saved him that day, otherwise I don't know what would have happened..", his mom said thanking me.

"Oh no.. no.. aunty.. what's the point of saying thanks for this..", I said. "You did not like fighting, right?, Papa had told me that you beat those goons a lot, how?", Prerna asked in surprise.

"I was a little angry that day and those people had provoked me, so I lashed out all my frustration and anger at them", I said shrugging my shoulder. She laughed and said, "you have really changed a lot, the earlier Sia who never got angry, today the whole corporate world is afraid of her,the transformation has to be like this", I shook my seeing her antics, a small smile came on my face.

"Oh, by the way meet him., my husband Aarav Singhania.., She is my mother in law., and he is my father in law.., but they love me like my parents and you already know kabir.., my brother in law", she said introducing them.

"Nice to meet you Ms. Raichand..", Aarav ji said.

"Call me Sia please.., I'm already younger than you", I said with a chuckle. He was surprised but nodded. We all settled on sofa.., my phone buzzed i looked at my phone, then cut the call.., but it buzzed again.. I again cut the call.., and again... What is this man's problem.., why is he calling again and again.., I thought and cut the call again.

"who is calling.. take it.. it can be important..", "nothing just a stupid jerk was calling me..", I said and cut the call fifth time and put my phone on silent mode.

"Huh.. is it your boyfriend..", she asked with interest.., I choked on drink. "What.. the..", I stopped myself from cursing again.., "No I don't have a boyfriend..", I said composing myself.

"who is there in your family?", Kabir dad asked. I felt my mouth dry, I took a minute before saying.., "my father and younger brother".

"And mom", his mother asked. my grip tightened on the glass, I gulped my lump and replied, "she is no more aunty..", it came out a whisper, for some moment there was pin drop silent. "Oh I'm sorry.. beta ji..", she said with pity.

"But what about the women who was seen with Mr. Raichand at parties or at functions.., everyone sees Amrita Raichand in his wife's name..", Aarav ji asked, I sensed he was hesitant. My grip on glass tightens that if i tighten my grip on glass just more, it'll break in my hands.

"She is dad's second wife", she said but it came out rude. calm down sia you can't lose your control, she said in her mind.

"What.. but you never told me this..", Prerna asked, she was hesitant but the curiosity to know more about her friend life.

Sia ran her hand on her face and took a deep breath, "I just... don't want to tell anyone this..., I didn't want anyone's sympathy or pity, I was fine the way I was..., because I knew how it felt when people looked at you giving you sympathy, I just didn't want you to be with me because you feel pity on me and think I am weak. I just want a friend who does not want to be friends with me because of my name and status but actually just wants to be friends with Sia that is why I never told you", she said her voice firm., but there was hidden pain.., pain she was trying to hide.

They all look at her in surprise.., "don't look like this.. I know I'm beautiful..", Sia said breaking the awkward moment.., they were momentarily stunned by her words then burst into laughter. Sia just smiled slightly. while Kabir was looking at her, he saw how her grip tightened on glass when she was telling about those things, he saw how her posture was slight tensed.

He looked at her face which was calm, or she was just pretending to be calm. after sometime, they were sitting at the dining table, Aastha ji and prerna served them food, there were different dishes, Sia staring at her plate,

"what happened Sia.., didn't you like the food", prerna asked with nervousness, she was thinking that Sia was from high class family, maybe she dont like the food.

"Uh.. umm no.. its not like that.. its been years since someone made Indian food for me..", Sia said looking at her plate full of Indian food, which smell family yet so different, she took a bite, the spice burst in her mouth, "Is it good..", prerna asked.

"Hmmm...", she hummed taking another bite, she liked the food so much.,

She thought she had lost her appetite... but today she was feeling hungry..., she eats more than she usually eats. After that they were again sitting in the living room, the news was flashing on tv.

the once Corporate King Abhay Khurana has come back to India.., why did he leave the country four years ago.. and is he going to take control of the corporate world once again.., is there going to be rivalry between SR corporation and Khurana Empire.., what will happen when there will be a clash between two big families of the country.., who will win in this.., the Queen of corporate world SR, or once a King Abhay Khurana. The news flash with a pic of Abhay Khurana, he was a 27 years old man, with grey ears, he was handsome.

"So he is back..", Sia muttered, her voice dark filled with hatred. "You know him.. I mean personally..", Prerna asked.

"bohot aache se.. iski rag rag se waqif hu.. aur usse bhi jyada nafrat hai mujhe is insaan se.. behad nafrat.", she said with gritted teeth, anyone could sense the hatred in her eyes for Abhay.

Suddenly a knock came on the door, "who must have come at this time... it is so late at night...", Aarav said looking for the clock which strikes 10 in the night. "mei dekhta hu bhai..", Kabir said and stood up.., he reached the door and opened it.., there was a man standing there, kabir was shocked cause the man standing there was Abhay khurana.

"Is Sia here..", he just asked, his voice deep. Kabir nodded, Sia had also seen Abhay.., and she looked at him with narrowed eyes, she came there and asked, "what are you doing here..", Sia said with an angry voice. "I don't want to see your face, but maybe you need to pay attention to your brother.." he said his voice is dark.

Sia's eyes narrowed, Abhay turned to the side and there a 21 year old boy standing, he was not in good condition, he had a cut on his side lip and his clothes were a mess. "Aryan..", Sia said with surprise and went towards him.

"He was drinking in my club then fought with some men", Abhay said his voice was void of emotion.
"What.. Aryan.. did you drink..", Sia filled her voice with surprise and anger. Aryan did not say anything and lowered his head.., "I asked something... why did you drink..", Sia said firmly.

"Why is it mattering to you...whatever I do", Aryan said frustratingly jerking Sia's hand away., Sia looked at him in shock, he never talked to her like this.

"Aryan..", Sia's voice was calm but with a dangerous edge. "What Aryan.. huh.. what Aryan.. who are you to stop me..", Aryan said angrily.

"I am your sister..", Sia said her jaw was tightened.

"Really... by what right are you calling yourself my sister.., you never gave me the love which an elder sister gives.., leave love, you don't even care about me., tell me, when you have come to meet me for the last time., leave this, when did you last talk to me on the phone.., whenever you call.., you just say.. Aryan, study well.. listen to all.., don't do mischief.., you never asked, Aryan you are fine, is everyone there treats you well., never.., then by what right are you calling you my elder sister..", Aryan screamed at her.

Everyone was stunned to hear his words, but more than that Sia was looking at Aryan with wide eyes. "Aryan you are still intoxicated, you are saying anything... let's go home, we will talk tomorrow morning..", Sia said softly.

"I will not go anywhere with you..., and you should stay away from me..., you are a bad omen, in whose life you go, you ruined their lives", Aryan said taking step back, Sia freeze in her place.

"Aryan... she is your sister..., talk to her politely...", Abhay said darkly.

"I don't consider her as my sister.., she snatched my happiness.., cause of her my mother died..", Aryan said pointing accusing finger towards Sia. Everyone's eyes widened in shock, they looked at Aryan and then Sia who was standing looking at Aryan with empty eyes.

"Aryan stop it..", her voice, void of any emotion, she was trying to not react.., while her heart already broke, hearing the accusation of her brother.

"why.. why should I shut.. today I will speak and you will listen.., it is because of you that our mother died.., you had gone to London, then why did you come back.., when you were not there, dad used to take good care of me, everyone used to love me.., Amrita aunty, samar bhaiya, Aisha di.., Pri.. priya di.., but you came back.. and Priya didi also left me alone.., you took my second mother from me.., it is because of you that I have to stay in hostel.., I don't know what you said to papa he doesn't even talk to me now.., you are the root of the whole disaster.., why didn't you die instead of mom that day..", he screamed tears flowed down from his eyes.

Suddenly a slap echoed in the whole living area., Aryan's face turned to the other side, Sia's hands shook but she made a fist and looked at him with red blazing eyes, "nasha utra ya ek aur lagau", Sia said.., her voice was dark and dangerous, but there was hurt and pain behind it all.

"You think that.. mom and Di died because of me.. okay.. I accept your point.., but now you listen to me and listen well.., you are going to London and that too tomorrow only.., and after today you will never touch alcohol.., and I will tell that son of a bitch Samar what is the outcome of getting into a fight with Sia Ragini Raichand.., go home now and pack your bags.., you are going to London by the morning flight.. and until I tell you, you will not come back.. understand..", Sia said with dark expression which sent chill in everyone's body.

"No.. I will not go anywhere..", Aryan said shaking his head. "I am not requesting you.. this is my decision.. and you're going, and it's final", she said grabbing his arm, and took him to her car, Aryan jerked her hand away, Sia anger reaching to its peak, she pulled him towards herself and pressed her two fingers on his pulse point on neck, Aryan felt unconscious in her arm.
She took deep breaths and made him lie down comfortably on the back seat, she came to them and said, "I'm sorry Prerna you had to see all this..", Sia said her voice is low yet firm. "Are you fine..", Prerna asked concernedly.

"what will happen with her .. by now she must have got used to these things.., after all she has been hearing everyone's blame for years.., right Sia.. you must not have felt bad about Aryan's words.., anyway he did not say anything wrong.., in whose life you went..., you only ruined it.., four years ago also you ruined the life of a innocent boy in the same way.. that he had to sacrifice his life.., didn't it..", Abhay said tauntingly, his voice dripping with venom.

Sia's eyes turned dark, her expression dangerous, her eyes blazing with fury, jaw clenched and fist tightened. "I'll meet you later.", Sia said trying to control her anger., everyone can sense the anger simmering beneath the surface, Prerna nodded. Sia looked Abhay for a moment and was just moving ahead when Abhay's deep voice came., "you cannot escape your crime Sia.., whatever you have done.., I will take account of it bit by bit.., if I don't bring you straight from the sky to the ground then I'm not Abhay khurana., start counting your destruction".

Sia step halted, she turned and looked at Abhay, she chuckled darkly and said, "this will prove to be your biggest mistake.. Mr. khurana, because it is not so easy to defeat Sia Ragini Raichand.., and.., Abhay", she took a step closer, looking directly into his eyes, "if you try to come in my way then the same thing will happen to you.., whatever happened to your brother..", Abhay's jaw tightened, his grey eyes tuned dark. Sia smirked and left from there.

Abhay also sat in his car and left from there, while Kabir was still in dilemma.., he was thinking about Aryan and her incounter.., how she was standing strong, even when her own brother was accusing her.

Sia was driving the car, her grip was tight in steering wheel.., she looked at Aryan through mirror, her vision was blurring, she gulp the lump, she stopped the car in the middle of a abdomen road, after a few moments another car came and stopped there, a man came out of it, looking like a bodyguard, wearing a black outfit, no expression, he came near her car

Sia rpll down the window of her car, "take him to the villa..", she just said those four words, her eyes were still looking straight., he nodded and after opening the door of the car, he lifted Aryan on his shoulder and laid him in his car and drove off from there, She lean forward, resting her head on the steering wheel and releasing a heart-wrenching scream.

"Argghhhhhhhhhhh...." she screamed her lungs out in pain she carry shot up through this raw, guttural cry. she hit the steering wheel.., again.. and again until, she felt pain in her hand, but this pain was less than the pain she was feeling in her heart, it had started raining.., she came out of the car and looked towards sky..

"Why.. why mumma...." scream "why did you leave me alone", sob she collapsed on the ground, her whole cloth were already drenched in rain, sticking it to her like a second skin.

"Mum.. mumma.. plea.. please vapas.. aa.. jao.. na.., dekho na sab.. mujhe.. galat samjh rahe hai.., maine nhi mara hai aapko.., dekho na aaj Aryan.., mere laddu.. ne kaha ki meri vajah se aap door chali gyi.., please.. mum.. mumma vapas aa jao na.., mujhe aapki god mei sir rakh ke ek baar rone do..., aap.. aapne di.. ko apne paas bula.. lia.. mujhe bhi bula lo na.. please..", she cried, her voice broken, she shiver crying there lost in her agony that she didn't notice, a car was park in some distance.

This is just the beginning.. you still have to endure a lot Sia..
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