Sumellika Short Stories

1. Beautiful Revenge (part 23)

Hello ! Welcome to part 23...

Morning;

Siya stepped out of her house, engrossed in a phone call.

Siya: (on call) "What? How is she right now? Don't worry... I'm coming to the hospital only... Yeah."

She ended the call and continued walking, but as she approached the main gate, the guard intercepted her.

Siya: (exasperated) "Not again... What happened? Why are you stopping me now?"

Guard: (apologetic) "Raghav Sir."

Siya: (confused) "Raghav... But didn't he tell you yesterday that I can go out with the security ?"

Guard : "He did... But today while going out, he ordered me that no one is allowed go out without his permission..."

Siya : "Yes... But it's for others not me..."

Guard: "He included your name, too, ma'am, and mentioned that if anyone has any issues with this, they can contact him directly."

Siya : "Kya musibat hai..."

Frustrated, she decided to give Raghav a call.

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Raghav sat behind his imposing desk, engrossed in a conversation with one of his trusted employees who stood before him, discussing a new jewellery design.

Raghav: (authoritative tone) "This new jewellery line needs to be perfect. I need it to be executed flawlessly."

Employee : (Nervously) "Don't worry, Sir. We've hired the best designers and craftsmen for this project. The pieces will be unique and unmatched in quality but it's taking longer than expected due to the intricacy of the design."

Raghav : (leaning forward, his eyes sharp and unwavering) "You know I don't tolerate delays, especially when it comes to work. No excuses. Ensure that those artisans work day and night if necessary. If you need more resources or manpower, get them. Money is not an issue." 

As they continued discussing the intricate details of the jewelry design, Raghav's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and realized it was Siya.

Raghav : "Okay, so you continue with the preparations, and keep me updated. Leave."

Employee : (Respectfully) "Sure, Sir."

Raghav answered Siya's call, "What happened?"

Siya : "Raghav, I have to go to the hospital and this guard of yours is not letting me go. He says you have forbidden. Can you please say him to let me go!"

Raghav : "No"

Siya : "Wha- What do you mean ?"

Raghav : "I mean exactly what I am saying... You can't go out !"

Siya : "But why... wait ! You're doing all this because of our yesterday's argument, right ?... Will you say something now ?... Listen Raghav, I.. I apologise to you for my behaviour but please now let me go... It's very urgent and important for me to go hospital today, It's very serious... I..It's about a small girl's life... I need to be there for her during her surgery... I request you. I promise I'll obey all the precautions , all your rules."

Raghav : "Hm.. That I saw yesterday how obedient you're. Listen.. I'm very busy right now, We'll talk later."

Saying this he ended the call and got back into his work but the next moment he sighed thinking about siya's words and dialled another number...

Raghav : "Get the car ready."

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Siya: "Busy... Seriously!"