Through the Gates of Love

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author pov

Shiv sat in his office, staring at the email from the NY company, their polite but firm words canceling the deal. His heart sank, knowing how much was riding on that partnership. He needed to find out what went wrong. Determined, he called an emergency meeting with his top executives.

Shiv: "We need to get to the bottom of this. Someone spread false information about our products. I want to know who and why."

His team got to work, digging through social media posts, news articles, and any possible sources of the rumor. After hours of investigation, one of his IT experts, Raj, called Shiv over.

Raj: "Sir, I think I found something. The video that went viral was uploaded from an account linked to Harika mam."

Shiv felt a jolt of shock and betrayal.

Shiv: "Harika? Are you sure?"

Raj: "Yes, sir. The account traces back to her personal email."

Shiv took a deep breath, his mind racing. He needed to confront Harika, but first, he had to gather more evidence. He called his private investigator, Kumar.

Shiv: "Kumar, I need you to find out everything you can about Harika's recent activities. I suspect she's been manipulated by someone."

Kumar: "On it, boss. I'll get back to you as soon as I have something."

A few days later, Kumar returned with a file full of information.

Kumar: "Boss it's worse than we thought. Harika has been seeing Gautham Singh Chauhan behind your back. He's the one pulling the strings."

Shiv's anger flared. Gautham, his long-time rival, was behind this. It all made sense now.

Shiv: "Thank you, Kumar. You've done well."

Determined to confront Gautham, Shiv drove to his rival's mansion. He was ushered into Gautham's opulent study, where Gautham sat with a smug smile.

Gautham: "Shiv, what brings you here?"

Shiv: "Cut the pretense, Gautham. I know you sabotaged my deal with the US company. You used Harika to spread lies about my products."

Gautham leaned back, his smile widening.

Gautham: "So, you finally figured it out. Took you long enough."

Shiv: "Why? Why go to such lengths to ruin me?"

Gautham stood up, walking around his desk to face Shiv.

Gautham: "You always had everything, Shiv. The success, the respect, the girl. I was tired of being second to you. So, I decided to take everything from you."

Shiv's eyes narrowed.

Shiv: "And Harika? What did you promise her?"

Gautham: "Power, influence, a way out of your shadow. She was more than willing to help me once she saw what I could offer."

Shiv's fists clenched.

Shiv: "You're a monster, Gautham."

Gautham chuckled.

Gautham: "Perhaps. But I'm a successful monster. Now, let me show you something."

Gautham reached for a remote and turned on a large screen. A video started playing, showing Harika and Gautham in intimate moments, laughing and whispering to each other.

Gautham: "There you have it. The woman you loved, in my arms. She never loved you, Shiv. She was always mine."

Shiv felt a wave of nausea and betrayal. He turned away, unable to watch any longer.

Shiv: "Enough. I've seen enough."

Gautham: "Good. Now, get out of my sight. And remember, Shiv, this is just the beginning. I won't stop until I've taken everything from you."

Shiv left the mansion, his mind a whirlwind of anger and despair. As he drove away, he knew he couldn't let Gautham win. He had to find a way to rebuild his life and his company. And most importantly, he had to find a way to stop Gautham once and for all.

In Harika's house

The room hung heavy with tension, the air thickened by betrayal. 

Harika :"shiv ,shiv babu please listen to me once give me one last chance i will fix everything i promise baby" she tried to explain Harika's tearful plea echoed off the walls, but Shiv's heart had turned to stone. "Enough," he said, his voice a jagged edge. "I don't want to listen to you anymore. The Shiv who loved a girl more than anything in the world is dead now—you broke him the day you let another man touch you." His grip tightened on the gun, the cold metal a mirror of his shattered trust.

Harika took a step forward, desperation etched across her face. "Babe, what are you saying? Stop this nonsense," she implored, her voice trembling. But her breath caught when Shiv pressed the gun against his own forehead, the barrel a stark reminder of their shared past.

"One step," Shiv warned, his eyes unyielding. "If you take one step toward me, you'll know what happens next. Don't make me do it. If you want me to live in this world..." His voice trailed off, leaving the threat hanging in the air.

Harika's tears flowed freely now. "Shiv," she choked out, "please, just listen. There's more to this. Gautham manipulated me. He threatened to destroy you, our dreams. I had no choice."

Shiv's laugh was bitter. "No choice?" He gestured at the wreckage—the remnants of his once-thriving company. "Look around, Harika. This is your doing. You betrayed more than love; you betrayed honor."

Gautham Singh Chauhan, the puppet master behind it all, watched from the shadows. His smirk revealed the satisfaction of a spider ensnaring its prey. But Shiv had other plans—a phoenix's resolve burning within him.

"I'll rebuild," Shiv vowed, holstering the gun. "My company will rise from these ashes. And when it does, Gautham will pay." 

saying this he left from there . 

Next day 

shiv arranged a press meet and reveled that the video is fake with proofs and the main culprit behind this is Gautham Singh Chauhan and Harika who are tried to cancel the deal with the NY company so they did this and he said that he will take actions upon this .All the media apologize for the misunderstanding .

Late at night, Shiv wondered if revenge was enough. Perhaps, in the ashes, he'd find redemption. Love had turned to dust, but maybe—just maybe—he could rebuild something he proved that a phoenix doesn't rise unchanged ; it emerges stronger, wiser, and ready to soar. 🌟 

THAT NIGHT HE DECIDED THAT HE DOESN'T FELL IN LOVE EVER AND TRUST HIS OWN SHADOW.

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