Bridges Of Destiny : Ivana Journey

5. Ivaan's Truth

Maurya Villa

When Ivaan returned to the villa, he saw everyone sitting in the hall, waiting for him. They all looked worried. Ivaan approached them and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you all look so troubled?"

Before anyone could say anything, a voice of disdain came from Abhimaan, "It's obvious that those who have a son like yours would be worried."

Ivaan sighed and looked at Abhimaan. As Abhimaan approached him, he said, "There was a huge scene created at the event, and you quietly left from there. I handled everything alone. What's the point of having you around?"

Ivaan replied sternly, "My mother raised me alone in childhood because you were busy in running your cold business. When you couldn't fulfill your duty as a father, what do you expect from me?"

Abhimaan, grinding his teeth in anger, retorted, "Don't forget that our luxurious life today is because of that same cold business of mine. And the business you have started, which you are flying high with, even my money is invested in it."

Ivaan chuckled, "Seriously? Do you really think Mr. Abhimaan Maurya, my company 'Vertigo' is standing because of your money? Do you even know what Vertigo's annual turnover is?"

Abhimaan stared at Ivaan questioningly. Ivaan sat on the sofa, propping one leg over the other, and said, "My company's one year turnover is equivalent to five years of yours. And you think Vertigo is running on your money?"

Abhimaan said, "Even if I have no connection with that company, the fact that you exist in this world today is because of me."

With a bitter smile, Ivaan replied, "Even animals reproduce offspring. But raising them, nurturing them to a certain point. Have you done that?"

Abhimaan was calm at Ivaan's words. He knew he hadn't really contributed to raising his children. Ivaan stood up and continued, "When I needed you the most, you weren't there for me. So now, you don't need to expect anything from me either." With that, he left the room.

Next day, at the apartment...

Jharna was getting Miransh ready. It was his first day at the new school. Just then, Malini came in and said, "Breakfast is ready."

Jharna, while fixing Miransh's hair, said, "And Ansh too," with a smile.

The three of them had breakfast, and then Jharna took Miransh to school.

At school...

Jharna and Miransh arrived at the school. Jharna stopped outside the school and said to Miransh, "I know my baby is very strong, but still, take care of yourself. You know you're momma's life, right?"

Miransh nodded and asked, "Yes momma, can I go now?"

Jharna kissed his forehead and gestured for him to go. Miransh kissed Jharna's cheek and walked into the school. Jharna watched him until he disappeared from her sight and then left.

Miransh was looking for his classroom when he accidentally bumped into someone. He saw it was Ivaan. A big smile spread across Miransh's face. He hugged Ivaan and exclaimed, "Superhero!"

Ivaan looked at Miransh, surprised and happy. He lifted Miransh up and said, "Hey champ! Do you study here?"

Excitedly, Miransh replied, "Yes superhero, today is my first day! But how are you here?"

Ivaan replied, "I'm the trustee of this school."

Miransh asked, "Oh, so you know where my classroom is? I've been looking for it."

Ivaan checked Miransh's ID card and said, "Of course I do. Let's go."

Ivaan led Miransh to his classroom. As soon as they entered, all the students and the teacher stood up. Ivaan put Miransh down and said to the teacher, "This is a new student."