There will never be another you

Part 8

Senior Jha struggled to get up from the floor as Arnav and Akash watched him in fury.

The old man uttered a choked curse and stood on his feet wrapping one arm around his abdomen.

"Mr. Jha right now I just wanted to show you that I can slit you open and splash around like a child in a muddy puddle in your own office. Nothing will stop me from doing that. But you forgot a lesson , never turn your back until you know your enemy is dead. Looks like we'll have to go over the lesson the next time I see you , which will be soon."

Mr. Jha held the headrest of his chair for support and snapped.

"You are threatening me? Don't forget I am an experienced old player, you guys are still .."

"That is exactly what I wanted to say. You have become old now. So better mend your ways. And we will make pay for what you did to our Di. You will regret it very badly old man. By the way turn on the TV after one hour."

Akash cut him in before the old man could complete his sentence.

Arnav and Akash left the conference room leaving an angry and confused Jha behind.

Mr.Jha picked up the IP phone and called his secretary and instructed to cancel all the meetings and asked to bring his car to the second entrance in 5 minutes.

Arnav dared to kick and punch him in his own office. He will make him pay for this.

With the help of his guards he left his office premises in his car. On the way back to his home he called his admin office and asked them to send him the CCTV footage of the time when Arnav was there. When he reached his home the admin called him and said there is no CCTV footage of that particular time in their data base. He came prepared and someone from his company was helping him.

After checking the clock he switched on the TV in anger.

He stood shocked as Raizadas and Rathores addressed the media together stating the engagement of Shivaay and Anjali was held before 6 months and they are getting married next month. Shivaay clarified they kept their engagement as a secret to avoid media attention. He requested the press to respect their relationship and stop spreading fake news. He even assured them that the media will be invited for the reception party.

How did this happen? How can Rathore's accept a divorcee as their daughter in law?

Everything is falling apart. His company is dooming and his only son is not doing anything to help. Now his plan to take revenge from the Raizadas worked on their favor. Because of that only someone like Rathore agreed to marry her.

He threw the glass of whiskey against the 75 inch screen of his smart Tv with all his might and collapsed on the sofa in exhaustion.

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"Listen Anjali.. Before getting married I want you to know few things about me. "

Anjali signaled him to go ahead.

"I was in a serious relationship with someone for few years. Its in the past but I don't know if I can feel the same way again in my life."

Anjali could see the honesty in his eyes. He was hurt in love. From tabloids she knew he was in a relationship with Tripti- daughter of the famous industrialist Mr. Roy for many years. Reason for their breakup was unknown. She knows Tripti from their social circle. She is beautiful, sophisticated and modern girl- someone who could be a perfect wife of the Tycoon Shivaay Rathore. Shw wondered what went wrong in their relationship.

"Shivaay, I think we both know why we are getting married. I also have a history. I am just wondering why your family is so enthusiastic about this proposal."