My Casanova Husband

Chapter Sixteen

Aroon looked at Atid from a distance. He could see the frown forming on his face as people came down to congratulate him. Suddenly he felt those fierce gaze turn towards him and Aroon could feel the anger and frustration radiating from him. Aroon looks away unable to meet those fierce eyes.

Aroon walked away from the crowd and stood in a corner. He closed his eyes tight, trying to calm his racing heart. He cannot believe how his life has changed in last 24 hours.

Flashback:

Aroon felt really dejected after what happened between him and Atid in the club. He couldn't find the courage in him to face him. So he decided to call in sick and stayed in his room avoiding everyone including his mom and sister. Around afternoon his sister once again knocks on his door to inform him that she and mom are going out for some time. I didn't say anything and she left after some time. I just lay on the bed looking at ceiling, thinking about what I need to do to solve the awkward situation in his life. He is brought out of his thoughts by constant ringing of the doorbell. He quickly gets up and rushes down on realizing that he is alone at home. He runs down the stairs to the front door and opens it. His breath gets caught in his throat seeing the person standing at his door. It was none other than the Chairman of Chanthara Technologies, Mr. Anurek Chanthara.

Aroon: Mr. Chanthara

The person has an authoritative and cold aura surrounding him. The piercing gaze felt familiar but much more fierce. He looks at Aroon from head to toe like a lion gauging its pretty. Aroon squirmed under his gaze.

Mr.Chanthara: Can I speak to Mr. Aroon  Ananada?

Aroon: I....I am Aroon. How may I help you?

Mr.Chanthara: Can we speak in private? It's something important.

It's then Aroon realizes that he hadn't even invited them in.

Aroon: I am sorry. Please come in.

Mr.Chanthara enters the house followed by a lady dressed elegantly. He greets her with a smile which she acknowledges with a nod. They look around the house and take a seat on the couch.

Aroon: Can I get you something to drink?

Mr.Chanthara: No, thank you. We are here to discuss something important with you. Take a seat Mr.Ananada.

Aroon sits opposite Mr.Chanthara and looks at him confusedly unable to understand why they are here.

Mr.Chanthara: Let's us not beat around the bush and come to the point directly. What do you need to leave my grandson's life? You name the price and you will get it.

Aroon looks at the person before him in shock, unable to believe his ears.

Aroon(in mind): Did he offer me money to leave Atid? But why? We....

"Mr.Ananada"

Aroon comes out of his thoughts and looks at the old man seated before him.

Aroon: I...I think you have misunderstood us. Me and Mr.Atid, we are not....

Mr. Chanthara: Don't you dare to deny it.

He throws a piece of paper on Aroon's face. Aroon looks at the paper and his eyes goes wide in shock.

Mr. Chanthara: Are you going you deny everything even after seeing this photo?

Aroon does not say anything and just stares at the newspaper in his hand.

Mr. Chanthara: Just name the price Mr.Ananada. I know a gold digger when I see one. You are after him for the money and I am offering you a blank check to get out of his life.

A pain flashes through Aroon's eyes on hearing Atid's grandpa's accusation. He looks at him with an unreadable expression.

Aroon: I don't need your money Sir.

Mr.Chanthara: Then why are you behind my grandson. Don't tell me you love him.

Aroon: Why? Why can't I love him? He may act cold but he always stands for the right. He values his employees. He is kind hearted and cares for the people around him. He acts rude and cold towards others because he is afraid of getting hurt. He is just a kid in the body of a man who expects unconditional love that can wipe all the pain in his heart.

Mr.Chanthara looks at Aroon with an unreadable expression and then scoffs.

Mr.Chanthara: Do you really think you know my grandson well? He is a cold hearted businessman just like me and his father. He will never accept a middle class nobody like you. You are nothing but a time pass for him.

Aroon smiles.

Aroon: That's what I have been trying to tell you Mr.Chanthara. I am a nobody in Mr.Atid's life. He was just helping me outside the club and we accidentally kissed each other. The kiss means nothing.

Mr.Chanthara: Are you telling me that there is nothing between Atid and you?

Aroon: Yes

Mr.Chanthara: Okay, I will accept what you said. But what if you take advantage of the situation and blackmail us later. We are going to get Atid married and I don't any obstacles in future. So, I want you to sign an agreement stating that there is no relationship between you and Atid. You also have to resign from Chanthara Technologies and move away from here.

Aroon does not say anything and just stands there looking down, lost in his thoughts.

Aroon: I will sign the agreement but I have a condition.

A smirk appears on Mr.Chanthara's face.

Mr.Chanthara: There you go. Now you are showing your true colors. So, now tell me how much do you need?

Aroon: Mr.Atid's happiness.

Mr.Chanthara: Huh?

Aroon: Everyone who look at Mr.Atid may find him rude and cold hearted. But all that is a facade to hide the pain in his heart. He does not say anything but his heart is always looking for someone who can love him unconditionally. Who can love a child better than his parents? Mr.Atid's reunion with his parents is my price for signing the agreement.

Mr.Chanthara looks at Aroon in shock, hearing his conditions.

Aroon: I promise I will never show my face to him if you agree to my condition. I will go wherever you want. I promise.

"What the hell are you saying Aroon?"

Aroon turns around in shock on hearing his mother's voice. He could see anger on his mother's face.

Aroon's mom: Who are you to send my son away from here and how dare you agree to such a stupid request?

Aroon: Mom, please...

Aroon tries to pacify his mom but she is upset and don't want to listen to him.

Aroon's mom: Listen Mr. Whoever you are. You...

"Ariya"

Mom's sentence is cut short by someone calling her name. She looks in the direction of the person who called her name and her mouth opens wide in shock.

Aroon's mom: Aom?

The two women look at each other with tears in their eyes and then hug each other tight. Aroon and Mr.Chanthara look at the drama unfolding before them in shock.