Together Forever

Chapter 51: B) The Storm

A/N: Disturbing contents ahead. Read at your own risk.

"As a fellow business associate, Gina Aurora and I have nothing but pure professionalism between us. Concerning my martial status, I already have someone very dearest to me outside business realms who leads a simple life. I would like the media to respect my privacy and not believe further false speculations or rumours."

Shekhar Gagodia watched his son stand before the media, all regal and steel under his bold tone as he made an official statement. Though, taken aback by his action Shekhar was quick to mask his expression and succeed in covering it up. The move was sure an unexpected turn, much apart from the set of calculations he had calculated to be Aditya's moves.

Steel words and fury fire thrown needlessly against him as a defence- for sure, Aditya was good at what he was doing. Aditya had never spoke a word against regardless of whatever he had snatched and imposed on him. His words, actions and attitude says it all- Aditya would not abide to him this time, Shekhar concluded.

Amusement was evident in Sharmistha and Shafali's face. The consequences of Aditya's statement would lead to Shekhar play another ploy like how he had snatched away Aditya's dreams in a brutal away. But this time, Aditya would not accept the defeat and just like they knew there was a battle about to commence between the father - son.

Despite the extra lights that blared right on his face and limitless snaps of camera's filled his ears, Aditya's deep brown glared straight into Shekhar's stormy orbs like a sharp edged sword. Every word carefully chosen, coated in covers of professionalism and spilled in ease in front of the camera- Aditya knew how to play games after assisting his father for years and now running the empire all by himself gave him enough confidence. Looking into his father eye to eye he knew, the message conveyed was received by him.

Pavithra rooted on the very spot, her legs couldn't either move forward to see him nor backward to run away. She held back the gasp that was about to leave through her lips. Aditya- did he just confess all of that in front of so many media crew? She blinked in shock, her eyes stilled over her man who stood all calm and lethal. Does he even know the bomb he had dropped in her heart?

Aditya's gaze softened at his beloved who stood a little away from him, too nervous as his eyes that fell upon her came along with others attention as well. She looked a little too pretty for the night- a lovely white midi with pink floral patterns printed, matched with studs, her blonde hair braided and left on her shoulder.

The moment Aditya's eyes caught hers, Pavithra couldn't match herself to watch him... not when it brought too much of attention along. His words got her overwhelmed and shocked her enough to block away any other the thoughts to penetrate on his mind. Somehow he always left her speechless and thoughtless every damn time.

Nothing too classy to barg about but the simplicity and the ample amount of innocence her beautiful doe eyes carried made Aditya fall in love, once again. As he took steps forwarded directed to her, he witnessed her figure tensing up and her eyes wavering to everyone but not him.

Another series of heart attack followed by when she saw Aditya walk towards her. No, don't!- she screamed internally as Pavithra averted her eyes restlessly though she took little glance often of his arriving figure. Aditya had a teasing vibe written all over his face and Pavithra knew it, her Adi would leave no chance but to choose him no matter what.

Giving no heeds to anyone Aditya stood right in front of her and a hand lead out to get hold her fragile one. Though a little hesitant, Pavithra lended her cold hand only to be held by the warmer ones in the firm hold. Another round of snaps filled up their ears and this time Aditya pulled closer to his side with a proud smile.