The Royal Tatvas

Chapter 21

Abhay handed a cheque to a girl. She was none other than Kriti.

"Your money for closing the door from outside." Abhay said and wore his sunglasses and left.

"See Aditi you insulted me the first day you came. Now I will ruin your life because now I know your little secret. Such a gold digger you are! Anyways leave it." Kriti said and walked away.

*YUG'S CABIN*

Aditi stepped into Yug's cabin and froze—

He had just smashed the flower pot that sat quietly on his desk, the broken shards scattered like splinters of his fury.

For a moment, she considered walking out. But then, silently, she walked up behind him and hugged him tightly, trying to calm his shaking frame.

"I'm sorry, Yug... please, just listen to me once," she said in a soft rush. "I don't have any feelings for him. I was trapped—locked from the outside. I started feeling dizzy and he gave me water. I blacked out. I don't know what happened in between."

Yug turned toward her slowly and wrapped his arms around her in return. But something felt different. His grip was tighter than usual... possessive.

"I believe you, Aditi. Always you," he whispered near her ear. "But that man... he's the problem. He's always watching you. He planned it. You have no idea what people are capable of."

His voice had a calmness that didn't match the anger still lingering in his eyes.

Aditi pulled back a little and looked up at him. Her heart was still beating fast—but now not just from guilt. Something in his eyes... unsettled her.

"Don't look at me like that, Aditi," he said with a crooked smile, his hand lingering a little too long on her cheek. "I might just lose control."

She forced a small chuckle, but her eyes didn't match the smile anymore. A chill had crept under her skin.

She didn't say it out loud... but something about Yug, in that moment, didn't feel like the same person anymore.

*VIDHI'S OFFICE*

Vidhi was engrossed in studying a case when her phone rang.

"Hello," Vidhi said, not taking her eyes off the file.

*On the Call*

Vivaan: Hi Babygirl.

Vidhi: What do you want, Vivaan? I'm busy.

Vivaan: Busy with your dull case. I'm free right now, and I want to take you on a date. Just you and me," he said in a playful tone.

Vidhi: I am not coming

Vivaan: Ok let me call your boss.

Vidhi: Ugh... alright, I'm on my way.

*End of the call*

Vidhi wanted to kill Vivaan and her boss.

She approached her boss and stated, "Can't you ever say no to your friend, Mr. Vijay Birla?"

Vijay gave her a sheepish grin and replied, "Go on, Vidhi. I think you should spend time with your future husband. Work can wait."

"I wish I could have a normal boss," Vidhi muttered as she stormed out of his cabin.

CAFE

Vidhi sipped her coffee, catching Vivaan's admiring gaze.

Her hair was gathered into a messy bun, with a stray lock curling onto her face. Her simplicity only added to her charm and beauty.

Vivaan was captivated by her gaze. Vidhi observed every move he made yet chose to disregard him.

Suddenly, someone tapped on her shoulder. Vidhi spun around, her face brightening instantly. She stood up and embraced the man.

"Karan, it's been ages! Where have you been?" Vidhi exclaimed, amazed, while Karan smiled and responded, "I've been around, just in Udaipur. I went with Abhay sir to New York and returned a few months ago."

"Then why haven't you been there forever? No one called you, right?" Vivaan said, getting irritated. He had just arrived and disrupted their date.

Karan looked at Vidhi awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't see him. It seems you both were busy. I'll leave you two to continue."

Vidhi stared at Vivaan and turned back, "No, it wasn't that important. Come, join us. He was just joking."

Vivaan was on the verge of ejecting Karan from the cafe. Vidhi and Karan were engaged in conversation, with Vidhi laughing at nearly everything he said as they reminisced about their school days.

Vivaan's anger, already simmering, intensified with the memories of school, pushing him to the brink.

What happened in their school days? How will Yug protect Aditi from Abhay?

To Know Keep Reading The Royal Tatvas.

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