Chapter 167
Part 7
I am Shilpa Mallik !! The words rang in Seema's mind as she stood stunned for a while. She couldnt pull of her gaze from the women who was claiming to be wife of the man she was supposed to get married.. She couldnt look away even when her parents started to protest loudly.. All she could feel was the harsh reality sinking inside her..
"You are his wife.. " The words came out in a whisper.. Shilpa gave a pity look and nodded.. "Yes i am. Infact we have been married from 3 years.. "
Seema tried to speak but couldnt form any words.. How was this possible. Armaan married from 3 years and they never had any idea.. ?
"Armaan " Seema glanced at him confused.. "What is this happening.. How can you be married.. ? "
Armaan grimaced and spoke.. "Seema i am married.. We were in a helpless situation so we couldnt tell anyone. We kept it secret.. " Then he glanced at her parents... "I didint wont to shock any of you with this sudden revelation... But i had no choice. If today i got engaged with Seema i would be ruining three life's.. "
Mihir Raichand gave a disgusted look.. "Dont even talk about ruining life's.. You have already ruined my daughter's life.. "
Seema wasnt listen.. She went near Armaan and questioned him... "Why Armaan.. Why did you hide such a important thing from us. "
Armaan glanced at Shilpa who looked away guiltily.. "As i said we were helpless.." He ran a hand through his hair.. "But we are together from 3 years. You must have noticed the days i had gone missing.. "
It was then Seema recalled the curious incidents which occurred from last 3 years. What a fool she was. He used to go and meet his wife while she kept daydreaming about him.. Misery filled inside her as She took a step back and turned around from them..
Shilpa sighed and went near Seema.. "I know Seema it was wrong of him to hide such thing from you. But trust me Armaan has no fault. I stopped him from telling the truth to anyone.. "
"You have said so correct Shilpa.. " Balraj spoke glaring at her... "Its not Armaan.. Its you who have fault in this. You have manipulated him from start.. "
Armaan tried to argue when Shilpa interrupted.. "I manipulated you son ?? " She snorted.. "I am so sorry dad that you think your son is stupid.. "
This time Armaan was stunned on her reply.. Infront of him stood a strong and confident wife which surprised him to the core.. And he loved it..
Balraj's expression tightened as he snarled at her.. "Dont call me dad. You mean nothing for us. Its Seema who we want as daughter-in-law not some poor helpless women like you.. "
"Dad !! " Armaan tightened his fist as he passed a warning look at him.. "You better think before you say such nonsense.. "
Seema was quiet, but she could clearly see how calm Shilpa stood in the situation.. She didint even flinch when she was insulted.. She expected her to break down and beg them. But the strong lady who was Armaan's wife was really making her feel uneasy..
Shilpa smiled at them and shook her head.. "Trust me dad.. " Balraj winced as he heard her say that word again... Shilpa didint bother taking it back.. "Whether you want or not you have to accept me as daughter-in-law.. I am happily married to your son.. "
Veena came forward furiously.. "Armaan can never be happy with a women like you.. "
"But he is.. " Shilpa smiled again and glanced at Armaan who stared back at her.. "He truly loves me. "
Seema flinched and glanced away as pain filled in her eyes.. Mihir and Simi Raichand lost their temper.. "Thats it.. " Mihir Raichand hissed.. "We are leaving right now !! Lets go Seema.. "
Veena passed a panic look at Balraj who went to them quickly.. "Mihir please.. Trust me Seema and Armaan are made for eachother.. "
Seema felt good hearing those words.. But she narrowed her eyes at Shilpa who chuckled.. Balraj glared at her and faced them with a pleading look.. "Trust me on this Mihir.. I will make sure i get divorce of them.. Then this stupid girl will be out of his life.. "
Shilpa shook her head in disgust as Armaan threw a glare at his father.. "Dont even think of it dad.. "
Shilpa silently went near Simi Raichand with a look of pity.. "Mrs.Raichand.. I would love to give a piece of advice to you.. Dont trust whatever dad is saying.. He seems to loose his mind when he gets angry. If you dont wish to get embarrassed i would recommend you to leave right away.. "
Simi fumed while Seema came towards Shilpa angrily.. "No one talks to my parents like that.. " And then she glanced at Armaan "Take care of your wife because if she cross her limit i wont stand watching "
Shilpa shook her head.. " How sad Seema. Before you warn me why dont you look at urself and see in how many ways you have crossed ur limits.. "
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Armaan shook his head suddenly growing tired of the fights.. He stared at the two women who kept glaring at eachother. This was the time to takeover control.. "Seema why dont you now leave with your parents.. "
She snapped her eyes at him and muttered.. "I dont have any interest of staying here anymore.. Lets go dad.. "
Balraj and Veena stood numb in shock as they stared at their bright future work away from them... Rage filled inside Balraj as he glared at Shilpa and tried to snap at her when Armaan stopped him.. "Be in ur limits dad.. " He said quietly.. "If you cross your limits then trust me i wont hesitate before crossing mine.. "
Balraj snorted as he listened to Armaan's deadly warning.. Veena went to Shilpa and stood infront of her fuming.. "Why did you even comeback !! Everything is ruined because of you.. Because of you we have lost the partnership with the raichands.. Why do you always come to ruin our life.. ?? " She gritted her teeth.. "You should have stayed away.. "
Shilpa narrowed her eyes and spoke quietly... " Am really very sorry but, my husband was about to get engaged today.. "
"So What !! " Veena snapped at her.. "Seema is way more better than you. In status, money, fame and everything. She is the girl who deserves to be our daughter-in-law.. Armaan will have to Marry her thats it.. "
"I guess you should leave that decision to me Mom.. " Armaan snapped back at her.. Veena glanced back at Shilpa furiously.. "Now you are trying to control my son.. You want to make him hate us.. What do you want ?? Let me guess you want to control him and take out all his money.. So you can live a expensive life which she always wished to live.. "
Armaan was very much done with the nonsense.. He knew if he would even stay for a minute he would loose his patience.. He took a step forward to confront when Shilpa did something which stunned everyone.. She yawned as Veena finished her talk and smiled.. "I am very tired from travelling mom.. Can i go to my room and Sleep.. "
Shilpa shook her head as she passed a irritated look at her husband who kept laughing hard.. "It wasnt so funny Armaan.. " She tried to keep a straight face but giggled..
Armaan rolled towards her while she unpacked her suitcase... "I cant believe you said that.." He mimicked her..." I am so tired Mom can i go to my room and Sleep.. "
"Whatelse was i supposed to do. That was the best way to shut them up.. " She grinned at him.. "You should have seen their faces.. "
Armaan smiled at her and took her hand.. " I dont remember laughing like this from long time.. I am so happy your back here Shilpa.. "
"Sad your parents doesnt think so " She pointed out while lying beside him tiredly.. "It makes me sad seeing how much they hate me.. "
Armaan frowned but lay silent for a while.. He moved closer to her caressing her cheeks "I still can take you away from them.. Think about it Shilpa.. We can move to our own place and live in peace... "
"Sounds tempting.. " Then she frowned.. "But i think if you leave them like this they will always have hatred towards our relationship. Its better to stay here and change that hatred to love.. "
He sighed and stared deep in her eyes.. "You already know i do whatever you want.But if they cross their limits... "
She interrupted him smoothly.. "They cant cross their limits.. I wont let them.. "
He smiled again and kissed her forehead.. Shilpa noticed as he moved away and stared at the ceiling lost in his thoughts... She rolled on top of him and stared down on his face.. "Armaan.. "
"Hmm "
"You are upset of what Seema did right... "
He protested at first and then sighed miserably.. "I trusted her Shilpa.. I thought she understands me.. "
"And now she have wounded you by breaking your trust.. " Shilpa pointed out quietly...
"Maybe " He muttered softly..
Shilpa traced her finger on his chest and heard him let out a blissful sign.. She smiled.. "I can help you heal.. "
He raised his eyebrow as she spoke again.. "I know how it hurts when someone close betrays you. But i wont do it ever.. "
"No doubt on it.. " He smiled as the pain eased from his heart.. "Anyways now that your back in my house i guess we dont have to sneak around anymore.. "
She giggled at him and hid her face suddenly feeling shy.. He ran a hand through her hair and questioned.. "Why are you blushing suddenly.. ? "
She drew circles on his chest and bit her lip nervously.. Its been long time since she had done the talk to him.. And now she didint knew why but she felt this was the perfect time to bring it up again..
"Armaan.. " She asked softly.. "How are having a baby ? "
She bit her lip further waiting for a reaction from him.. When he didint respond at all she raised her head and frowned at him.. Armaan grinned as she finally looked at him.. "I am so sorry. No matter how much you try you cant get me pregnant.."
Shilpa frowned at first , but as she realized what he had said she hit his arm.."Always ruining the perfect moment.. "
He gave a fake injured look and protested... "What can i do.. Its nature darling Men cant be pregnant.. "
Shilpa hit on his chest and rolled away from him.. Armaan winced rubbing his chest.. "Oh come on Cinderella you knew i was joking.. "
Shilpa ignored him and lay facing the other side.. He got worried on her silence.. "Come on Baby , you know i was joking.. "
"I dont think i can have kids.. " She whispered painfully.. Armaan flinched at her words which he had heard before too.. No matter how much he tried she would always bring out that topic.. " But we always try right.. "
A tear rolled from her eyes which she brushed away angrily.. "Thats the point.. We have been trying from 2 years.. Even a doctor cant point out whats wrong with me.."
"Maybe it will take time.. " He suggested her softly.. "And you only went to one doctor. Maybe we could arrange visting the best one here.. "
Shilpa sniffed and nodded as he cupped her face tenderly... "I think instead of worrying we should wait and let it happen.. Am sure you will be pregnant that also with tons of babies.. "
A smile broke on her lips.. He kissed her lightly trying to distract her.. But she sobered again.. "Maybe for real i cant have kids. If your parents get to know they will surely want you to marry someone like Seema.. " Her voice trailed off.. "She can surely be pregnant.. "
Armaan frowned at her.. "You and my parents.. Behave as if i am a small child who will follow all orders.. I have no interest of marrying again.. " He smirked at her.. "As always cry first and then become dramatic.. "
She smiled and giggled softly as he kissed her again.. He brushed his lips on her and whispered.. "Maybe we should try more again.. Maybe like go on a naughty honeymoon.. "
She pinched his arm as he winced again.. "Oh Shut up Armaan " She blushed badly..
"Trust me.. It may work.. " He gave her a devilish smile.. "Let me give you a demo.. "
And like that they spent whole night talking , caressing and loving eachother.. In the middle of night Armaan stared down at her and whispered.. "So have you thought what to do of my parents.. "
She raised her eyebrow grinning at him.. "You mean like kill them ? So i can take over all the property.. "
She laughed as he rolled his eyes.. "I mean as you quoted.. 'Changing their hatred to love' .. "
She just gave him a coy smile.. "Trust me i am here with a plan only.. Oneday you will see them say they love me more than you.. "
"You sound sure of it.. "
"I am confident about it.. "
Precap :
Veena : You seem to be so much in love with him..
Shilpa : Oh mom that surely i am..
Veena : Oh Really.. Then how come your still not able to give him a child..
Shipa did flinch.. But she did manage to hide it from her mother-in-law.. Instead she smiled and glanced down at her body.. "If i get pregnant what will happen to my figure.. "
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Armaan : We are here as professionals Seema.. If you have to do any talks regarding work i am all ears. But dont expect friendship from me again..
Seema :Armaan please.. I am really sorry for my behavior.. Please forgive me once.. Please trust me on this..
"Trust... ? " He shook his head with a mocking laugh.. "Thats the last thing i expect from you now Seema..
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TEASER!!
He gritted his teeth at he glared furiously at Robin.. "Didint i say dont disturb me at the moment.. "
Robin shifted uncomfortably.. "Steve i know you told me not to disturb you.. But we have a crisis "
"Crisis " He drawled frowning.. "Dont tell me Devlin has got into a new problem.. " He turned around taking a sip from his scotch.. "I have better things to do.. "
"Devlin hasnt got into any new trouble.. We have a unexpected guest in the yacht.. "
He spun around glaring at him.. "Unexpected guest.. " His featured tightened.. "This is a private tour being done here.. "
"I know it Steve.. " Robin grew nervous.. "But this guest is a women.. A lady.. Infact not just some lady.."
He turned around.. His expressions blank and calm as he stripped of his shirt.. Turning to the mirror he ran hand down his muscled torso glaring down at the recent scars he got due in a fight.. "Who the hell is she ?? " He asked curiously.. He couldnt help but grow furious with the knowlege of a unwanted women in their yacht..
"Ms. Shilpa.. "
"A indian ??? " His questioning gaze clashed with Robin's through the mirror.. Robin swallowed and nodded silently.. "Yes Steve.. And that is the trouble for us.. "
Steve nodded with a grim look on his face.. He stared down at his own reflection.. A cunning smile formed on his lips.. "Surely a trouble for us... " Her name trailed on his lips... "Ms. Shilpa... "
The reality cameback crashing to him.. Remembering once again what he was he glared down and whispered furiously... "Kill her !! "
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Part 8
"So.. Whats your plan ? " Armaan teased her as both of them headed downstairs for the breakfast.. Shilpa rolled her eyes and smiled at him.. "I have already started my plan Armaan.. I got up and helped mom in kitchen to make breakfast.. "
"I doubt she welcomed you there happily.. " Armaan frowned as she sighed..
"Armaan trust me on this.. " Her expressions grew troubled.. "I know this sudden change on my behavior is not the best thing to do.. " She bit her lip.. "But it would be better for me to stay here if i succeed in getting their love.. "
"I have full trust on you " He gave a gentle kiss on her forehead as both of them took a seat in the dining table..
"Good morning Dad.. Good morning Mom " Armaan smiled politely for which his parents gave a stiff nod.. Shilpa decided to stay quiet as she sensed a thick tension in the air.. Clearing his throat Balraj spoke to Armaan.. "I hope you have got details about the coming project in London.. "
"Yes Dad " Armaan mumbled with a frown.. "Still there is a time for the project to start on.. I guess a month ? "
"Well there is ... " Balraj agreed.. "But after a month you have to go London and give a start to our work.. "
Armaan spared a glance at Shilpa who frowned badly.. "You didint tell me about going to London.. "
He gave her a sheepish smile.. "I actually forgot to discuss about it.. " He took her hand and brushed a kiss on her fingers.. "We will talk about it tonight.. "
Shilpa nodded finally giving up the thought of questioning.. She glanced at his parents who kept glaring at her.. A sadness grew inside her as she wondered why they hated her so much.. This was getting too hard than she imagined.. She snatched her hand from him and got up clearing the table..
Armaan sensed the tension and got up instantly.. "I guess i will leave now... " He brushed a kiss on her cheeks.. "Take care of urself.. "
"I will " She spoke with a quick smile as he headed to office with his father.. Slowly and carefully she spared a glance at Veena who was busy in a call.. Maybe this was time to start her plan.. And why not with Veena. Though she was rude and sarcastic she always knew Veena was a good person.. Just little.. twisted.. Shilpa smiled at her thoughts and headed inside the kitchen.. She kept humming loud enough to catch Veena's attention..Which surely did.. Few minutes later Veena walked inside the kitchen frowning..
"Hi mom " Shilpa gave a big smile.. She bit back her laugh as she noticed Veena irritated.. "Oh why do i bother correcting u even.. " She muttered heading to the fridge..
"Mom..I was thinking to take lunch for Armaan.. To office " She spoke hastily sparing a look at Veena who turned her attention to Shilpa.. "What do you think i should make for him ? "
Shilpa knew it was a lame question to ask.. Three years being married to him she already knew what he liked to eat.. Still the thoughtful look which came on Veena's face gave her a relief..
"He will love to have pasta " Veena spoke with a stiff look still trying to be distant with her..
Shilpa smiled at her little success.. As she got into cooking she realized Veena stood near the fridge staring at her.. Nervously she turned back to her.. "Do you need something Mom.."
Veena came forward with a curious look.. "You seem to be so much in love with Armaan.. "
Shilpa would have smiled if Veena was saying it happily.. But the frown on her face was surely making her nervous.. "Oh mom .. That surely i am.. " She gave a big smile..
A smug look came on her face as she folded her arms.. "Oh really.. Then how come you are still not able to give him a child.. "
Shilpa did flinch.. It was a question she had been asking herself from 3 years. And it hurt to hear from her.. It hurt bad.. Still she managed to hide it from her mother-in-law.. Instead she smiled again and glanced down at her body.. "Mom..If i get pregnant what will happen to my figure.. "
"Nothing is happening to your figure.. " Veena snapped at her angrily.. And then she stilled realizing she was showing too much emotion.. With a controlled look she spoke again.. "Yes you gain weight during pregnancy.. But it goes soon too. If you put urself in correct diet.. " Veena quickly shut her mouth as she realized she was sharing too much.. Shilpa smiled as warmth filled inside her.. This was what she had been waiting from long time.. A way to break the coldness from his parents.."..."I am sorry mom.. " She mumbled.. " I didint mean to sound so selfish.. " Shilpa was dying to tell her how much she wanted kids. How long she had been waiting for this miracle to happen.. Not yet.. She consoled herself.. She have to wait for the correct moment.. Veena studied her daughter-in-law for a while.. Once again controlling back her emotions she headed out of the kitchen.. Shilpa glanced at Veena who stopped near the door and turned back to her.. For a moment she wondered whether she was imagining the concern she saw on Veena' s eyes.. "I will suggest you to give happiness of a child to Armaan soon.. " She spoke stiffly.. And then her voice grew soft.. "He loves kids.. " Her eyes grew misty as she stared at the retreating back of Veena.. "Thank you.. Thank you Mom " Seema took a breath of relief as she noticed Armaan who walked inside his cabin.. She was glad he had come office despite of what happened yesterday.. After what happened she was having little guilt from her side of what she did to him. She knew she had broken up his trust on their friendship. And now she wondered if she would be ever able gain it back from him..Still gaining some courage she walked inside the cabin with a file in her hand.. "Hello Armaan " Armaan stilled for a while.. His eyes flashed to hers as they filled with anger and misery.. Seema felt upset as he hid them and got into his professional mode.. "Good that you came Seema. We have got to discuss about our new project.. " "Armaan can we talk " Seema bit her lip nervously as he ignored her again.. "Fix a board meeting for tomorrow so we can discuss about our plan.. " He spoke in his professional professional ofetone.. Seema took a seat infront of him and spoke gently.. "Whatever happened yesterday Armaan. And the lies i told.. I am really sorry for that.. " She sighed miserably.. "Whatever i did was very wrong.. "Armaan shrugged his shoulders and spoke stiffly.. " We are here as professionals Seema.. If you have to do any talk regarding work then i am all ears.. But dont expect friendship from me again.. It hurt bad to hear those words from him.. Seema winced as pain grew inside her.. "Armaan please.. I am really sorry for my behavior.. Please forgive me once.. " She pleaded him.. "Please trust me on this.. " "Trust " He shook his head with a mocking laugh.. "Thats the last thing i expect from you Seema.. Now shall we get back to work.. " Seema was indeed upset. And suddenly she wasnt sure whether he would be ready to forgive her ever.. Few hours later Armaan decided to take a break from his work.. He got up from his chair and stood near the window staring outside.. Just then he felt soft hands run on his chest. At first he was startled.. But then smiled pulling her infront of him... "Cinderella.. " He grinned as she giggled.. "What are you doing here.. " Shilpa glanced around the office happily.. "I thought i will bring lunch for you today.. Wow this place is trendy " He glanced around his spacious cabin acknowledging the interior work.. "I love it too.. The color goes with my taste.. " A teasing look came on his face as he studied her.. "And here i thought u will suggest redecorating it.. " Shilpa shook her head smiling.. "Not this office. I was thinking of re-decorating our home.. " "Ah i wonder what Mom will have to say regarding that.. " He mumbled.. Shilpa leaned to him hugging him tightly.. "Dont worry about her.. I can handle her.. " " Sounds like your plan is going well.. " "Oh yes it is " She spoke slightly distracted with his spicy cologne.. She brushed her lips on his neck as he let out a ragged breathing.. "I must tell you i have a busy schedule ahead.. " She ignored his talk and got into nuzzling his neck while brushing feather light kisses on his rugged jaw.. He groaned softly and tried to dis tangle pull away from her.. "Baby i have meeting.. " "Excuses Excuses " She muttered softly now running her hands on his chest.. He tried to keep a control on himself but he was loosing.. Specially when she was seducing him so bad.. "You dont play fair.. " He muttered with a annoyed look.. Shilpa passed a irritated look at him and smacked on his chest.. "And you cant even be romantic for a second.. " She turned around to leave but he gripped her arm and pulled her back into his arms.. She gasped as he stared down at her.. His eyes darkened as he titled her head.. She moaned slightly as he leaned down and brushed his lips on hers.. Like that he teased her for a good minute and finally deepened the kiss taking her into deep surrender.. Her hands snaked on the back on his head and gripped his hair.. He kept his hands busy caressing her sweet curves.. Shilpa was stunned. She hadnt expected him to kiss her so thoroughly and deep.. But no regrets she just closed her eyes and gave him back what he wanted.. Few minutes passed as they kept kissing hungrily , their tongues clashed together.. Roughly he pulled back and traced his finger on her fully kissed swollen lips.. "Talk about minutes i have romanced you.. Not seconds.. " She let out a blissful sign and giggled.. "Armaan Mallik always surprises me.. " She leaned to him as he kissed her forehead gently.. "I have a meeting.. " He spoke so miserably that she had to laugh.. She pulled away from him blushing.. "I will wait for you in home.. " "You better do that.. " He spoke with a determined look.. Shilpa headed out of the cabin humming to herself.. Seema who came towards Armaan's cabin noticed Shilpa who was smiling to herself..Shilpa came to a dead stop as she noticed Seema who stood infront of her with a uncertain look.. She smiled and spoke politely.. "Hello Seema.. " "Hello Shilpa.. " She mumbled as she noticed her lips all swollen.. Something tugged in her heart as she tried to block away the image of Shilpa with Armaan.. Instead she got into the talk she had planned to do.. "I have to say sorry to you too. For yesterday.. Shilpa gave a stiff nod.. She was suddenly feeling awkward seeing the rush of emotions on Seema's face.. " I have no problem with you Seema.. "Seema took a breath of relief and tried to smile.. "Thats good to hear.. But Armaan havent forgiven me yet.. " Shilpa gave a nod.. "Well you cant really blame Armaan.. He has been hurt.. I guess he really trusted you. He adored you as a good friend.. " Seema felt a rush of pain hearing her words.. "I know.. I wish i could gain back his trust.. " Shilpa nodded silently.. "That you have to work hard. Am sure if you apologize and show him sincerely how sorry you are he will forgive you.. There is nothing i could do in this matter.. Its between you and Armaan.. " As she walked away Seema stared at her in wonder.. She hadnt expected Shilpa to be this understandingndi nice.. Maybe.. Maybe she had misjudged her too fast.. She didint want to admit but deep in her heart she felt.. Shilpa Mallik wasnt a selfish women -----------------------------------------------------------------------
I am Shilpa Mallik !! The words rang in Seema's mind as she stood stunned for a while. She couldnt pull of her gaze from the women who was claiming to be wife of the man she was supposed to get married.. She couldnt look away even when her parents started to protest loudly.. All she could feel was the harsh reality sinking inside her..
"You are his wife.. " The words came out in a whisper.. Shilpa gave a pity look and nodded.. "Yes i am. Infact we have been married from 3 years.. "
Seema tried to speak but couldnt form any words.. How was this possible. Armaan married from 3 years and they never had any idea.. ?
"Armaan " Seema glanced at him confused.. "What is this happening.. How can you be married.. ? "
Armaan grimaced and spoke.. "Seema i am married.. We were in a helpless situation so we couldnt tell anyone. We kept it secret.. " Then he glanced at her parents... "I didint wont to shock any of you with this sudden revelation... But i had no choice. If today i got engaged with Seema i would be ruining three life's.. "
Mihir Raichand gave a disgusted look.. "Dont even talk about ruining life's.. You have already ruined my daughter's life.. "
Seema wasnt listen.. She went near Armaan and questioned him... "Why Armaan.. Why did you hide such a important thing from us. "
Armaan glanced at Shilpa who looked away guiltily.. "As i said we were helpless.." He ran a hand through his hair.. "But we are together from 3 years. You must have noticed the days i had gone missing.. "
It was then Seema recalled the curious incidents which occurred from last 3 years. What a fool she was. He used to go and meet his wife while she kept daydreaming about him.. Misery filled inside her as She took a step back and turned around from them..
Shilpa sighed and went near Seema.. "I know Seema it was wrong of him to hide such thing from you. But trust me Armaan has no fault. I stopped him from telling the truth to anyone.. "
"You have said so correct Shilpa.. " Balraj spoke glaring at her... "Its not Armaan.. Its you who have fault in this. You have manipulated him from start.. "
Armaan tried to argue when Shilpa interrupted.. "I manipulated you son ?? " She snorted.. "I am so sorry dad that you think your son is stupid.. "
This time Armaan was stunned on her reply.. Infront of him stood a strong and confident wife which surprised him to the core.. And he loved it..
Balraj's expression tightened as he snarled at her.. "Dont call me dad. You mean nothing for us. Its Seema who we want as daughter-in-law not some poor helpless women like you.. "
"Dad !! " Armaan tightened his fist as he passed a warning look at him.. "You better think before you say such nonsense.. "
Seema was quiet, but she could clearly see how calm Shilpa stood in the situation.. She didint even flinch when she was insulted.. She expected her to break down and beg them. But the strong lady who was Armaan's wife was really making her feel uneasy..
Shilpa smiled at them and shook her head.. "Trust me dad.. " Balraj winced as he heard her say that word again... Shilpa didint bother taking it back.. "Whether you want or not you have to accept me as daughter-in-law.. I am happily married to your son.. "
Veena came forward furiously.. "Armaan can never be happy with a women like you.. "
"But he is.. " Shilpa smiled again and glanced at Armaan who stared back at her.. "He truly loves me. "
Seema flinched and glanced away as pain filled in her eyes.. Mihir and Simi Raichand lost their temper.. "Thats it.. " Mihir Raichand hissed.. "We are leaving right now !! Lets go Seema.. "
Veena passed a panic look at Balraj who went to them quickly.. "Mihir please.. Trust me Seema and Armaan are made for eachother.. "
Seema felt good hearing those words.. But she narrowed her eyes at Shilpa who chuckled.. Balraj glared at her and faced them with a pleading look.. "Trust me on this Mihir.. I will make sure i get divorce of them.. Then this stupid girl will be out of his life.. "
Shilpa shook her head in disgust as Armaan threw a glare at his father.. "Dont even think of it dad.. "
Shilpa silently went near Simi Raichand with a look of pity.. "Mrs.Raichand.. I would love to give a piece of advice to you.. Dont trust whatever dad is saying.. He seems to loose his mind when he gets angry. If you dont wish to get embarrassed i would recommend you to leave right away.. "
Simi fumed while Seema came towards Shilpa angrily.. "No one talks to my parents like that.. " And then she glanced at Armaan "Take care of your wife because if she cross her limit i wont stand watching "
Shilpa shook her head.. " How sad Seema. Before you warn me why dont you look at urself and see in how many ways you have crossed ur limits.. "
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Armaan shook his head suddenly growing tired of the fights.. He stared at the two women who kept glaring at eachother. This was the time to takeover control.. "Seema why dont you now leave with your parents.. "
She snapped her eyes at him and muttered.. "I dont have any interest of staying here anymore.. Lets go dad.. "
Balraj and Veena stood numb in shock as they stared at their bright future work away from them... Rage filled inside Balraj as he glared at Shilpa and tried to snap at her when Armaan stopped him.. "Be in ur limits dad.. " He said quietly.. "If you cross your limits then trust me i wont hesitate before crossing mine.. "
Balraj snorted as he listened to Armaan's deadly warning.. Veena went to Shilpa and stood infront of her fuming.. "Why did you even comeback !! Everything is ruined because of you.. Because of you we have lost the partnership with the raichands.. Why do you always come to ruin our life.. ?? " She gritted her teeth.. "You should have stayed away.. "
Shilpa narrowed her eyes and spoke quietly... " Am really very sorry but, my husband was about to get engaged today.. "
"So What !! " Veena snapped at her.. "Seema is way more better than you. In status, money, fame and everything. She is the girl who deserves to be our daughter-in-law.. Armaan will have to Marry her thats it.. "
"I guess you should leave that decision to me Mom.. " Armaan snapped back at her.. Veena glanced back at Shilpa furiously.. "Now you are trying to control my son.. You want to make him hate us.. What do you want ?? Let me guess you want to control him and take out all his money.. So you can live a expensive life which she always wished to live.. "
Armaan was very much done with the nonsense.. He knew if he would even stay for a minute he would loose his patience.. He took a step forward to confront when Shilpa did something which stunned everyone.. She yawned as Veena finished her talk and smiled.. "I am very tired from travelling mom.. Can i go to my room and Sleep.. "
Shilpa shook her head as she passed a irritated look at her husband who kept laughing hard.. "It wasnt so funny Armaan.. " She tried to keep a straight face but giggled..
Armaan rolled towards her while she unpacked her suitcase... "I cant believe you said that.." He mimicked her..." I am so tired Mom can i go to my room and Sleep.. "
"Whatelse was i supposed to do. That was the best way to shut them up.. " She grinned at him.. "You should have seen their faces.. "
Armaan smiled at her and took her hand.. " I dont remember laughing like this from long time.. I am so happy your back here Shilpa.. "
"Sad your parents doesnt think so " She pointed out while lying beside him tiredly.. "It makes me sad seeing how much they hate me.. "
Armaan frowned but lay silent for a while.. He moved closer to her caressing her cheeks "I still can take you away from them.. Think about it Shilpa.. We can move to our own place and live in peace... "
"Sounds tempting.. " Then she frowned.. "But i think if you leave them like this they will always have hatred towards our relationship. Its better to stay here and change that hatred to love.. "
He sighed and stared deep in her eyes.. "You already know i do whatever you want.But if they cross their limits... "
She interrupted him smoothly.. "They cant cross their limits.. I wont let them.. "
He smiled again and kissed her forehead.. Shilpa noticed as he moved away and stared at the ceiling lost in his thoughts... She rolled on top of him and stared down on his face.. "Armaan.. "
"Hmm "
"You are upset of what Seema did right... "
He protested at first and then sighed miserably.. "I trusted her Shilpa.. I thought she understands me.. "
"And now she have wounded you by breaking your trust.. " Shilpa pointed out quietly...
"Maybe " He muttered softly..
Shilpa traced her finger on his chest and heard him let out a blissful sign.. She smiled.. "I can help you heal.. "
He raised his eyebrow as she spoke again.. "I know how it hurts when someone close betrays you. But i wont do it ever.. "
"No doubt on it.. " He smiled as the pain eased from his heart.. "Anyways now that your back in my house i guess we dont have to sneak around anymore.. "
She giggled at him and hid her face suddenly feeling shy.. He ran a hand through her hair and questioned.. "Why are you blushing suddenly.. ? "
She drew circles on his chest and bit her lip nervously.. Its been long time since she had done the talk to him.. And now she didint knew why but she felt this was the perfect time to bring it up again..
"Armaan.. " She asked softly.. "How are having a baby ? "
She bit her lip further waiting for a reaction from him.. When he didint respond at all she raised her head and frowned at him.. Armaan grinned as she finally looked at him.. "I am so sorry. No matter how much you try you cant get me pregnant.."
Shilpa frowned at first , but as she realized what he had said she hit his arm.."Always ruining the perfect moment.. "
He gave a fake injured look and protested... "What can i do.. Its nature darling Men cant be pregnant.. "
Shilpa hit on his chest and rolled away from him.. Armaan winced rubbing his chest.. "Oh come on Cinderella you knew i was joking.. "
Shilpa ignored him and lay facing the other side.. He got worried on her silence.. "Come on Baby , you know i was joking.. "
"I dont think i can have kids.. " She whispered painfully.. Armaan flinched at her words which he had heard before too.. No matter how much he tried she would always bring out that topic.. " But we always try right.. "
A tear rolled from her eyes which she brushed away angrily.. "Thats the point.. We have been trying from 2 years.. Even a doctor cant point out whats wrong with me.."
"Maybe it will take time.. " He suggested her softly.. "And you only went to one doctor. Maybe we could arrange visting the best one here.. "
Shilpa sniffed and nodded as he cupped her face tenderly... "I think instead of worrying we should wait and let it happen.. Am sure you will be pregnant that also with tons of babies.. "
A smile broke on her lips.. He kissed her lightly trying to distract her.. But she sobered again.. "Maybe for real i cant have kids. If your parents get to know they will surely want you to marry someone like Seema.. " Her voice trailed off.. "She can surely be pregnant.. "
Armaan frowned at her.. "You and my parents.. Behave as if i am a small child who will follow all orders.. I have no interest of marrying again.. " He smirked at her.. "As always cry first and then become dramatic.. "
She smiled and giggled softly as he kissed her again.. He brushed his lips on her and whispered.. "Maybe we should try more again.. Maybe like go on a naughty honeymoon.. "
She pinched his arm as he winced again.. "Oh Shut up Armaan " She blushed badly..
"Trust me.. It may work.. " He gave her a devilish smile.. "Let me give you a demo.. "
And like that they spent whole night talking , caressing and loving eachother.. In the middle of night Armaan stared down at her and whispered.. "So have you thought what to do of my parents.. "
She raised her eyebrow grinning at him.. "You mean like kill them ? So i can take over all the property.. "
She laughed as he rolled his eyes.. "I mean as you quoted.. 'Changing their hatred to love' .. "
She just gave him a coy smile.. "Trust me i am here with a plan only.. Oneday you will see them say they love me more than you.. "
"You sound sure of it.. "
"I am confident about it.. "
Precap :
Veena : You seem to be so much in love with him..
Shilpa : Oh mom that surely i am..
Veena : Oh Really.. Then how come your still not able to give him a child..
Shipa did flinch.. But she did manage to hide it from her mother-in-law.. Instead she smiled and glanced down at her body.. "If i get pregnant what will happen to my figure.. "
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Armaan : We are here as professionals Seema.. If you have to do any talks regarding work i am all ears. But dont expect friendship from me again..
Seema :Armaan please.. I am really sorry for my behavior.. Please forgive me once.. Please trust me on this..
"Trust... ? " He shook his head with a mocking laugh.. "Thats the last thing i expect from you now Seema..
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TEASER!!
He gritted his teeth at he glared furiously at Robin.. "Didint i say dont disturb me at the moment.. "
Robin shifted uncomfortably.. "Steve i know you told me not to disturb you.. But we have a crisis "
"Crisis " He drawled frowning.. "Dont tell me Devlin has got into a new problem.. " He turned around taking a sip from his scotch.. "I have better things to do.. "
"Devlin hasnt got into any new trouble.. We have a unexpected guest in the yacht.. "
He spun around glaring at him.. "Unexpected guest.. " His featured tightened.. "This is a private tour being done here.. "
"I know it Steve.. " Robin grew nervous.. "But this guest is a women.. A lady.. Infact not just some lady.."
He turned around.. His expressions blank and calm as he stripped of his shirt.. Turning to the mirror he ran hand down his muscled torso glaring down at the recent scars he got due in a fight.. "Who the hell is she ?? " He asked curiously.. He couldnt help but grow furious with the knowlege of a unwanted women in their yacht..
"Ms. Shilpa.. "
"A indian ??? " His questioning gaze clashed with Robin's through the mirror.. Robin swallowed and nodded silently.. "Yes Steve.. And that is the trouble for us.. "
Steve nodded with a grim look on his face.. He stared down at his own reflection.. A cunning smile formed on his lips.. "Surely a trouble for us... " Her name trailed on his lips... "Ms. Shilpa... "
The reality cameback crashing to him.. Remembering once again what he was he glared down and whispered furiously... "Kill her !! "
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Part 8
"So.. Whats your plan ? " Armaan teased her as both of them headed downstairs for the breakfast.. Shilpa rolled her eyes and smiled at him.. "I have already started my plan Armaan.. I got up and helped mom in kitchen to make breakfast.. "
"I doubt she welcomed you there happily.. " Armaan frowned as she sighed..
"Armaan trust me on this.. " Her expressions grew troubled.. "I know this sudden change on my behavior is not the best thing to do.. " She bit her lip.. "But it would be better for me to stay here if i succeed in getting their love.. "
"I have full trust on you " He gave a gentle kiss on her forehead as both of them took a seat in the dining table..
"Good morning Dad.. Good morning Mom " Armaan smiled politely for which his parents gave a stiff nod.. Shilpa decided to stay quiet as she sensed a thick tension in the air.. Clearing his throat Balraj spoke to Armaan.. "I hope you have got details about the coming project in London.. "
"Yes Dad " Armaan mumbled with a frown.. "Still there is a time for the project to start on.. I guess a month ? "
"Well there is ... " Balraj agreed.. "But after a month you have to go London and give a start to our work.. "
Armaan spared a glance at Shilpa who frowned badly.. "You didint tell me about going to London.. "
He gave her a sheepish smile.. "I actually forgot to discuss about it.. " He took her hand and brushed a kiss on her fingers.. "We will talk about it tonight.. "
Shilpa nodded finally giving up the thought of questioning.. She glanced at his parents who kept glaring at her.. A sadness grew inside her as she wondered why they hated her so much.. This was getting too hard than she imagined.. She snatched her hand from him and got up clearing the table..
Armaan sensed the tension and got up instantly.. "I guess i will leave now... " He brushed a kiss on her cheeks.. "Take care of urself.. "
"I will " She spoke with a quick smile as he headed to office with his father.. Slowly and carefully she spared a glance at Veena who was busy in a call.. Maybe this was time to start her plan.. And why not with Veena. Though she was rude and sarcastic she always knew Veena was a good person.. Just little.. twisted.. Shilpa smiled at her thoughts and headed inside the kitchen.. She kept humming loud enough to catch Veena's attention..Which surely did.. Few minutes later Veena walked inside the kitchen frowning..
"Hi mom " Shilpa gave a big smile.. She bit back her laugh as she noticed Veena irritated.. "Oh why do i bother correcting u even.. " She muttered heading to the fridge..
"Mom..I was thinking to take lunch for Armaan.. To office " She spoke hastily sparing a look at Veena who turned her attention to Shilpa.. "What do you think i should make for him ? "
Shilpa knew it was a lame question to ask.. Three years being married to him she already knew what he liked to eat.. Still the thoughtful look which came on Veena's face gave her a relief..
"He will love to have pasta " Veena spoke with a stiff look still trying to be distant with her..
Shilpa smiled at her little success.. As she got into cooking she realized Veena stood near the fridge staring at her.. Nervously she turned back to her.. "Do you need something Mom.."
Veena came forward with a curious look.. "You seem to be so much in love with Armaan.. "
Shilpa would have smiled if Veena was saying it happily.. But the frown on her face was surely making her nervous.. "Oh mom .. That surely i am.. " She gave a big smile..
A smug look came on her face as she folded her arms.. "Oh really.. Then how come you are still not able to give him a child.. "
Shilpa did flinch.. It was a question she had been asking herself from 3 years. And it hurt to hear from her.. It hurt bad.. Still she managed to hide it from her mother-in-law.. Instead she smiled again and glanced down at her body.. "Mom..If i get pregnant what will happen to my figure.. "
"Nothing is happening to your figure.. " Veena snapped at her angrily.. And then she stilled realizing she was showing too much emotion.. With a controlled look she spoke again.. "Yes you gain weight during pregnancy.. But it goes soon too. If you put urself in correct diet.. " Veena quickly shut her mouth as she realized she was sharing too much.. Shilpa smiled as warmth filled inside her.. This was what she had been waiting from long time.. A way to break the coldness from his parents.."..."I am sorry mom.. " She mumbled.. " I didint mean to sound so selfish.. " Shilpa was dying to tell her how much she wanted kids. How long she had been waiting for this miracle to happen.. Not yet.. She consoled herself.. She have to wait for the correct moment.. Veena studied her daughter-in-law for a while.. Once again controlling back her emotions she headed out of the kitchen.. Shilpa glanced at Veena who stopped near the door and turned back to her.. For a moment she wondered whether she was imagining the concern she saw on Veena' s eyes.. "I will suggest you to give happiness of a child to Armaan soon.. " She spoke stiffly.. And then her voice grew soft.. "He loves kids.. " Her eyes grew misty as she stared at the retreating back of Veena.. "Thank you.. Thank you Mom " Seema took a breath of relief as she noticed Armaan who walked inside his cabin.. She was glad he had come office despite of what happened yesterday.. After what happened she was having little guilt from her side of what she did to him. She knew she had broken up his trust on their friendship. And now she wondered if she would be ever able gain it back from him..Still gaining some courage she walked inside the cabin with a file in her hand.. "Hello Armaan " Armaan stilled for a while.. His eyes flashed to hers as they filled with anger and misery.. Seema felt upset as he hid them and got into his professional mode.. "Good that you came Seema. We have got to discuss about our new project.. " "Armaan can we talk " Seema bit her lip nervously as he ignored her again.. "Fix a board meeting for tomorrow so we can discuss about our plan.. " He spoke in his professional professional ofetone.. Seema took a seat infront of him and spoke gently.. "Whatever happened yesterday Armaan. And the lies i told.. I am really sorry for that.. " She sighed miserably.. "Whatever i did was very wrong.. "Armaan shrugged his shoulders and spoke stiffly.. " We are here as professionals Seema.. If you have to do any talk regarding work then i am all ears.. But dont expect friendship from me again.. It hurt bad to hear those words from him.. Seema winced as pain grew inside her.. "Armaan please.. I am really sorry for my behavior.. Please forgive me once.. " She pleaded him.. "Please trust me on this.. " "Trust " He shook his head with a mocking laugh.. "Thats the last thing i expect from you Seema.. Now shall we get back to work.. " Seema was indeed upset. And suddenly she wasnt sure whether he would be ready to forgive her ever.. Few hours later Armaan decided to take a break from his work.. He got up from his chair and stood near the window staring outside.. Just then he felt soft hands run on his chest. At first he was startled.. But then smiled pulling her infront of him... "Cinderella.. " He grinned as she giggled.. "What are you doing here.. " Shilpa glanced around the office happily.. "I thought i will bring lunch for you today.. Wow this place is trendy " He glanced around his spacious cabin acknowledging the interior work.. "I love it too.. The color goes with my taste.. " A teasing look came on his face as he studied her.. "And here i thought u will suggest redecorating it.. " Shilpa shook her head smiling.. "Not this office. I was thinking of re-decorating our home.. " "Ah i wonder what Mom will have to say regarding that.. " He mumbled.. Shilpa leaned to him hugging him tightly.. "Dont worry about her.. I can handle her.. " " Sounds like your plan is going well.. " "Oh yes it is " She spoke slightly distracted with his spicy cologne.. She brushed her lips on his neck as he let out a ragged breathing.. "I must tell you i have a busy schedule ahead.. " She ignored his talk and got into nuzzling his neck while brushing feather light kisses on his rugged jaw.. He groaned softly and tried to dis tangle pull away from her.. "Baby i have meeting.. " "Excuses Excuses " She muttered softly now running her hands on his chest.. He tried to keep a control on himself but he was loosing.. Specially when she was seducing him so bad.. "You dont play fair.. " He muttered with a annoyed look.. Shilpa passed a irritated look at him and smacked on his chest.. "And you cant even be romantic for a second.. " She turned around to leave but he gripped her arm and pulled her back into his arms.. She gasped as he stared down at her.. His eyes darkened as he titled her head.. She moaned slightly as he leaned down and brushed his lips on hers.. Like that he teased her for a good minute and finally deepened the kiss taking her into deep surrender.. Her hands snaked on the back on his head and gripped his hair.. He kept his hands busy caressing her sweet curves.. Shilpa was stunned. She hadnt expected him to kiss her so thoroughly and deep.. But no regrets she just closed her eyes and gave him back what he wanted.. Few minutes passed as they kept kissing hungrily , their tongues clashed together.. Roughly he pulled back and traced his finger on her fully kissed swollen lips.. "Talk about minutes i have romanced you.. Not seconds.. " She let out a blissful sign and giggled.. "Armaan Mallik always surprises me.. " She leaned to him as he kissed her forehead gently.. "I have a meeting.. " He spoke so miserably that she had to laugh.. She pulled away from him blushing.. "I will wait for you in home.. " "You better do that.. " He spoke with a determined look.. Shilpa headed out of the cabin humming to herself.. Seema who came towards Armaan's cabin noticed Shilpa who was smiling to herself..Shilpa came to a dead stop as she noticed Seema who stood infront of her with a uncertain look.. She smiled and spoke politely.. "Hello Seema.. " "Hello Shilpa.. " She mumbled as she noticed her lips all swollen.. Something tugged in her heart as she tried to block away the image of Shilpa with Armaan.. Instead she got into the talk she had planned to do.. "I have to say sorry to you too. For yesterday.. Shilpa gave a stiff nod.. She was suddenly feeling awkward seeing the rush of emotions on Seema's face.. " I have no problem with you Seema.. "Seema took a breath of relief and tried to smile.. "Thats good to hear.. But Armaan havent forgiven me yet.. " Shilpa gave a nod.. "Well you cant really blame Armaan.. He has been hurt.. I guess he really trusted you. He adored you as a good friend.. " Seema felt a rush of pain hearing her words.. "I know.. I wish i could gain back his trust.. " Shilpa nodded silently.. "That you have to work hard. Am sure if you apologize and show him sincerely how sorry you are he will forgive you.. There is nothing i could do in this matter.. Its between you and Armaan.. " As she walked away Seema stared at her in wonder.. She hadnt expected Shilpa to be this understandingndi nice.. Maybe.. Maybe she had misjudged her too fast.. She didint want to admit but deep in her heart she felt.. Shilpa Mallik wasnt a selfish women -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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