Cheating Hearts | VanixShivika

Chapter 5

Bani was getting slightly annoyed. She had to rush through things so that everything goes as per plan for her fashion show and a model was late. She understood it was a last minute change for the model but that doesn't excuse unprofessional behaviour. Everyone around Bani were getting stressed. Bani wasn't easy to annoy but when she did get annoyed, it was disastrous. Moreover, her husband wasn't around to calm her this time.

B: That's it! Welcome everyone! My assistant here will brief you on everything. I have much important things so I am not willing to stay back anymore. Excuse me!

She rushed out as politely as she could. It wasn't their fault that one of them didn't turn up. As Bani marched out she saw the girl behind her sour mood. She wanted to approach to give her a piece of her mind when she heard sobs.

B: Is she? Hey Bholenath! She is crying...

Bani noticed she was speaking with someone over the phone.

B: Iske ghar pr sb thik toh hai, kitni pareshan lg rahi hai...Mai bhi na, itna jaldi chidna nahi chahiye tha...

Bani left the girl who was facing the window and sobbing. She entered the hall again and gave the briefing properly. Then she went over all the other things and met the manager over the issue. She guided her assistant to make sure that the girl who missed out was led straight to her and no one should reprimand her.

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Anika wiped her tears. She recalled what had happened a few minutes ago and was extremely confused.

Shivaay had called and Annika had answered cheerfully but was met with something that horrified her. Shivaay's anger! It wasn't playful, annoyance at her- it was real rage. He accused her of cheating and Annika was too confused to respond. Shivaay misunderstood her shock for silence because of guilt. His words ripped her soul. It took a solid few minutes to register everything before she defended herself.

Shivaay, however, was in no mood to listen. His own headache mixed with heartache made him spill the first things that came out of his broken heart. He blamed her and said things that he normally wouldn't. But He wasn't feeling normal- he felt like he had lost everything. This conversation was the heaviest they ever had and hurt Annika beyond words.

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Bani had just finished everything for the show and decided to call her husband. Usually he would message her first thing in the morning so it was surprising for Bani that he had not contacted yet.

B: Kahin Veeranshu ki tabyat toh...Nahi, kuch bhi mt soch Bani...Usne nahi kiya toh kya hua? Mai hi kr leti hoon call..

She called him, it was a video call. Veeranshu who was still not fully conscious woke up to the ringing of the phone and picked up the call..

B: Hiii sweetheart!! Ye kya halat bana rakhi hai apni? Kl koi party thi kya?

She asked cheerfully. Her voice woke him up and he recalled all the events of last night. Surprisingly, Veeranshu- who could digest all he ever drank with no consequences- felt the hangover for first time. He had an ear-splitting ache in his head and his heart was a whole new story. He felt it bled to death last night and he didn't even have it anymore.

B: Hello?? Are you okay?

She asked when he did not respond.

V: You tell me? Should I be? Are you..

B: (frowns) Ye kaisi behki behki baaten kr rahe ho? Mai kaka se kehti hoon, vo tumhe dawai aur kuch khane ko de denge...ek minute let me call him first...

V: Sir dard ki dawa denge...usse kya hoga jb dard toh yahan hai..

He pointed at his heart. His red eyes full of hurt and unshed tears.

B: Veeranshu? Kuch hua hai kya??

She was getting really worried now.

V: Hua toh bohot kuch hai...pta nahi kb se ho raha hai lekin pta ab chala...aur jb pta chala toh sb tabah ho gaya..

B: Veer, kya hua hai? Mai abhi Mumbai ke liye nikal rahi hoon...

Bani was worried. He looked absolutely broken! She needed to be with her man. She got up and was about to signal her assistant about flights when she saw someone behind Veeranshu.

Shivaay had just excited the washroom after a heavy round of puking. He was absolutely wasted and since his phone call with Annika, he felt more sick. He felt his tears come up again.

S: Tumhe sharam nahi hai na Annika?!

B: Excuse me??

V: Bani- Annika...whatever your name is...we know?

B: Know what??

V: THAT YOU ARE A CHEAT DEAR WIFE!!

B: What??!

Veeranshu poured out his hurt and his each word ripped Bani's soul. She was too shocked to revert.

B: Veer, meri baat suno. Mai Bani hoon, tumhari Bani..ye kya bol rahe ho..mai Mumbai aati hoon, hum baat karenge...

V: Koi zarurat nahi hai...stay away from me and my life. Mai aur jhoot nahi sun skta.....

S: And don't expect I'll take you back either. I meant what I said on our call earlier! WE ARE OVER!

B: WHA-

The call disconnect. Bani tried to call again and again but no one picked up. She was beyond confused. Veer had broken up with her? He was done with her and wanted her out of his life? Her husband who hated spending even a day apart from wanted her gone for good?

B: Ye kya ho raha hai?...Nahi, mai aise haar nahi maan skti...Mujhe personally sb solve krna hi hoga...bhaad me gaya ye show..

She was rushing out when she collided straight into someone and fell on the floor, butt first.

B: Ouch!!!

A: uff!

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