The silent Truths

01. The broken family

Vikramadithya had everything in life. A successful career, wealth beyond measure, beautiful family, a lovely wife, and two beautiful children who filled his days with laughter and joy. From the outside, his life seemed perfect—a picture of success and contentment.

But, deep inside, everything was crumbling, and the façade of perfection was beginning to crack. Despite the outward success, Vikram couldn't escape the memories of his past—the struggles, the hardships, the moments of despair that had shaped his journey.

From sleeping on the roadside to owning multiple properties in different parts of the world, Vikram had seen it all. His father, Shakthi had clawed his way up from the depths of poverty, driven by a relentless determination to build a better life for himself and his family. But, that did not make his father a better man. Instead, it made him a person everyone hated.

Growing up, Vikram had witnessed firsthand the lengths his father would go to achieve success. He had trampled on the dreams of others, exploited the vulnerable, and betrayed the trust of those closest to him, all in the pursuit of wealth and power. And while his father may have amassed great riches, he had lost something far more valuable along the way—his integrity, his compassion, his humanity.

But perhaps the greatest casualty of his father's ruthless ambition was their family. Vikram's once tight-knit family had slowly unraveled, torn apart by the weight of secrets and lies. He couldn't pinpoint a single moment or event to blame; rather, it was a culmination of betrayals and heartbreaks that had driven them apart.

His mother, once a pillar of strength and resilience, had succumbed to the numbing embrace of alcohol as she struggled to cope with the revelation of his father's affair with her best friend. The betrayal had shattered her trust and fractured their family beyond repair. 

Vikram had left for the UK at nineteen, unable to handle the turmoil that was tearing his family apart. It was there that he met Saanvi, his aunt Jhanvi's daughter. 

Jhanvi, Vikram's beloved aunt, had fled the country with his uncle Prakash after their love had been thwarted by Vikram's father. Despite Jhanvi's love for Prakash, Vikram's father had arranged her marriage to one of his business associates as a part of a lucrative business deal.

In the UK, away from the suffocating atmosphere of his family's disintegration, Vikram found solace in Saanvi's company. They bonded over shared experiences of loss and betrayal, finding comfort in each other's presence amidst the chaos of their respective lives.

As their friendship deepened, Vikram couldn't help but be struck by Saanvi's resilience and strength in the face of adversity. Despite the pain of her family's past, she remained steadfast in her determination to forge her own path and create a better future for herself. It inspired him, she inspired him to be a better person.

Vikram returned home with a burning determination to set things right in his fractured family. His journey as a responsible son had begun, and he knew it would be a long and arduous road ahead. It took him ten long years of tireless effort and unwavering perseverance to bring his family back into shape.

Taking the reins of his father's business upon his return, Vikram dove headfirst into the daunting task that lay before him. The challenges he faced were beyond anything he had ever imagined. Yet, fueled by his resolve to mend what had been broken, he refused to back down.

With each passing day, Vikram delved deeper into the intricacies of the business world, immersing himself in its complexities and nuances. He evaluated every decision meticulously, constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate. Slowly but surely, he began to make his mark, replacing his father as the driving force behind the company's success.