Kia's POV:
Where is this Arjun now? I slowly climbed the roof of Arjun's house from mine and opened the skylight which gives me a view of his living room.
" Arjun?" I called slowly but there was no answer. I climbed further to the elevation and whistled at the security guard.
" Kia baby aap?" The security guard of both mine and Arjun's house panicked shrieking.
" Shut up idiots. Don't shout. And where is Arjun?" I whisper yelled at them. If Papa sees me like this, this is going to be my last day on earth.
" Arjun sir tho subah hi nikhal gaye." The security guard of Arjun's house said walking towards me.
" Where?" I asked him bending a little.
" I don't know." He said scratching his head. I don't know why Arjun hires such dumb security guards. But I might know where he is. It's not even 5:30 AM and he has turned into a stalker. I have to teach this guy some manners. He is going out of hands day by day. I have to keep him and his actions in check.
I turned to our security guard and glared at him actioning him to zip his mouth about what he just saw.
I called Jeetu Bhayya, Papa's driver, to drop me at Juhu Beach. It took us 15 minutes to reach there.
" Jeetu Bhayya, if someone asks me at home, just tell them that I went for a walk or something. Cover for me." I said and he smiled as he often sneaks me out of the house.
I ran into the sand and looked around for a while trying to tame my hair in this vicious wind. The chilled morning winds hit my bare legs making me regret wearing just shorts.
Huh! Finally, I found him. He is standing a little distance off the shore gazing at 2 people. I know them and I know his intentions. I walked behind Arjun while those two people are nearing him.
They both looked beautiful together, all smiles on their faces. Arjun too had a small smile on his lips. A pang of jealousy hit my heart seeing Arjun's family together. I never got to spend much time with either Mumma or Papa. They were always busy and if there is something they bestowed me with, then it is their wealth and rebuke.
If not now, then never Kia. Get into action. I searched for a pebble around me and took a deep breath. They are getting closer and my heart started racing. I aimed the trajectory and released the pebble which hit Arjun's love, Arohi. My eyes widened and I hid behind Arjun without his notice.
Arohi Aunty turned and her gaze fell on Arjun. I don't know about him and her son but my world stilled with their first eye lock. Arjun's and Arohi aunt's eyes held shock and disbelief while their son is bubbling with shock and anger. I can't digest these many emotions at once.
Arjun.....? She prompted but not a word came out of her mouth. Tears kept flowing from both their eyes while their son, whose name I don't know is looking at his mother tenderly.
" Mumma, let's go." He said shivering in ire while Arjun nodded his head looking at his love. Do you think I created all this for you to take your mom away rascal? I won't let that happen.
" He is.. is... Ar....Arjun..." She cried looking at her son in disbelief.
" Arohi." Thank God! Arjun have a mouth and he spoke something.
" I... tried.... tried so much to....." Come on Arjun, try convincing her.
Arjun tried holding her hand while his rascal son pulled Aunty's hand away taking her from there. You can't do that Arjun's son.
" Anshu, stop beta. Let me talk to Mumma for once." Arjun pleaded while Arohi Aunty is looking between her son and her love.
" Don't call me that. Only my Mumma can call me that. And what you want to talk to her about? Interpret her about how you ditched her and made her pregnant with me?" He spoke venom. Gear up Kia, the situation is going out of hand.
I took a deep breath and stood up from the ground.
" Arjun, let me speak." I said placing my hand on his shoulder. Seeing Arjun in that situation made me feel sad. I feel like suddenly he has grown older.
" Kia? How are you here?" He asked astonished while his son is glaring at me like a raging bull. Don't be scared, Kia. Papa will clean up your mess this time too.
" Please listen to..." Even before I finish, his son snaked his hand around my neck choking me. The sudden cut of oxygen is making me wiggle in his arms. His boulder-like chest pressing my back is restricting my movement.
" Le....et me...." I found my voice lost as he exerted more pressure making me cough.
" KIA....." Arjun screamed and his eyes pooled with tears. I looked at Arohi Aunty pleading but she is in shock to recover.
I extended my hand towards Arjun and he rushed towards me.
Arjun tried speaking and he tightened his hand more totally cutting my oxygen supply.
" Anshuuuuu" Arjun said and his son showed his hand.
" Each word you speak, she nears her death." He screamed. I held his forearm wiggling but he immediately turned me around holding my neck in his death grip.
" Please Anshu, she is my baby." Arjun cried while Arohi Aunty is pleading with him to stop his brutal acts. I wiggled eagerly gasping for air but he pressed my windpipe.
" Then what am I? A bastard?" He asked lowly directly looking into my eyes. His soft brown eyes held immense anger and pain. A lone tear fell on my cheek mixing with mine and burning my skin. His features are the same as Arjun's. My hands hung low and the black dots covered my eyes before losing my consciousness.
" Leave her." I hear her yell and the grip loosened around my neck and I felt a hard hit on the right side body.
" Kia, baby breath." I hear Arjun's voice. He is gently patting my cheeks while another pair of soft hands came in contact with my cheeks.
" KIA....." I heard a scream before completely losing consciousness.
By the time I woke up, I am surrounded by white and cream walls. My hands went to my neck and I can still feel his grip on my neck.
" Kia, you are alright." I turned to Arjun as soon as I heard his voice. I am decked with saline, an oxygen mask and a few pipes which scared me to death.
" Ar...jun..." My voice cracked looking at him. I hugged him while I felt a soft gaze.
I turned back and flinched seeing Arohi Aunty. The door opened and I saw my Yamraj standing there with a blank yet confused expression.
" Anshu, please go out." Arohi Aunty said immediately seeing my trembling body.
" I don't like your son Arjun." I said and Arohi Aunty looked shocked. Arjun didn't say anything.
" Car is waiting for you Mumma." He said softly and turned to me making me flinch. He immediately left seeing the tears in my eyes.
" I'm sorry Kia, please don't misunderstand my son. My baby is gentle but I don't know why he acted like a beast yesterday. Please forgive him." Arohi Aunty apologised while I looked down. I can't forgive him, what he did was brutal.
" Papa?" I asked and Arjun nodded no. I know he or she wouldn't come. His politics and her company are more important to them.
I don't know what she understood but Arohi Aunty immediately left.
" I'll go and sign on the discharge papers." He said and left the room.
You have learnt the best lesson today Kia, not to meddle in other's lives.
With Love ❤️
introvert_2001
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