AHL-E - DIL

III

Arfa P.O.V

I was shocked, the file contained the inheritance paper stating that Im the co-owner of half of his properties it included that I'll be the owner of the Restaurants to Hotel chains owned by him . After his demise, I have the full right to make any decisions regarding his property and will be the owner of it.

" Sorry Abbu but I can't accept this . How can I get this ? I'm your daughter in law and your son deserves this not me . He has the right to inheritance." I stated the fact cause it didn't sit well with me by taking away Aryan's inheritance.

" Do you really think they care about you or me ? Dear , I have seen many lives infront of me . Some working towards their own destruction and some building their future up. I don't know if you know this or not I was from a lower middle class family only because of my father because he wanted to enjoy his life to the fullest leaving me , my mother and my sibling behind. "

" Indeed with hardship their will be ease. That's what happened, I worked hard , my mother who struggled alot to support me financially motivated me to work hard. I know Aryaan doesn't even give you any monthly allowance . And you don't need to justify me about him . I know him. After me , he and his mother will bring the company down with the amount of profit they make is very minimal nowadays and they spend a lot. I know a day will come that they will sell all the property of mine, which I bought with a dream to build school in rural areas and a hostel with low fare for students who can't afford basic necessities . I don't care whatever you do with all other assets but I would really request you to fullfill my these two dreams."

" When I was young I did build in some place but I want to expand it . When I shared this idea with Sameeha and Aryan they considered it as stupid and low class. " Abbu said and took out his spectacles and wiped his tears which had escaped his eyes while talking about his life.

His face wrinkles were the evidence of his hardship which he had been through all alone.

" Please don't tell no to this , I don't know how much days I have left with me . But I would always want my daughter to rise and shine." He kept his hands on my head and gave me blessings.

" Now go and look up for better college and join it . Don't waste your time in this chores which will not be benefiting you anytime. Go learn some skills which will help you to become financially independent. And if anyone stops you then fly away. Butterflies aren't meant to stay in cocoon always. They are meant to fly away and that too very high. Now goo , it's my nap time." Abbu smiled and pulled his quilt over to take a nap.

I exited the room and went towards the hall and saw Mummy watching serials and laughing loudly with making comments here and there.

I shook my head with sadness and disapproval. I walked upstairs towards mine and Aryan's room.

I entered it and saw the tablet on the tea table pinging with continuous messages.

XYZ Bank Acc XX01 debited with Rs.1,50,000 on 7 May- 24 ; Ritika Yadav credited . UPI XXXXX. Call XXX for dispute.

Your order confirmed of Gucci Bag priced ₹1,50,000 . Expected to be delivered with care by 15 May 2024. For any further instructions. Please speak to the customer care executive on XXX.

I was petrified with this messages and clicked on the pop up message and it appeared in full screen. Seems like the tablet had no password in it.

I sighed , I knew something was going on between them but I thought he will change.

On the top it had a pop up from Google Photos Revisit the moments... . I clicked on it and that was my biggest mistake and also an eye opener for me. It was the pictures of Ritika and Aryan kissing, holding hands together , laughing while being in each other's arm.