Ayansh carefully tried to rise without disturbing Maya, but even his slightest movement was enough to wake her.
Maya’s eyes fluttered open. She immediately hugged Ayansh, a warm smile lighting up her face as she said,"Good morning, baby!"
Ayansh's face fell slightly with disappointment; he had hoped to wake up before Maya for once, but just like every other morning, she had woken up first.
Noticing his silence, Maya gently opened her eyes wider, looking at him with a curious smile.
Seeing his crestfallen expression, her smile deepened. Ayansh always tried to wake up before Maya, yet he had never succeeded.
Maya closed her eyes again, rubbing her soft cheek against Ayansh’s and asked teasingly,"What’s the big deal about waking up before me, baby? Why do you try so hard every day? What’s your grand plan?"
A small smile finally crept onto Ayansh’s face. Wrapping his tiny arms around her neck, he whispered,"I want to wake up before you just once, Mommy. Then I’ll get freshened up and make coffee for you. I want to wake you up with a kiss on your forehead. That’s all."
Maya’s heart melted at his adorable plan, and she couldn’t help but smile widely.
Showering him with kisses, she responded lovingly, "Aww, my baby! You don’t have to do that. We have servants for these things."
"But I want to do it, Mommy! Just once," Ayansh insisted, his voice full of determination.
Maya’s tone grew slightly firmer as she said, "No, baby! You can't. If you want to wake up before me, that's fine, but you mustn't try to make coffee. You might get hurt."
Ayansh’s face fell again, his head lowering in disappointment.
The room fell into a quiet lull as neither spoke. Eventually, Maya got up, lifting Ayansh in her arms, and headed to the bathroom to freshen up.
Later,
Maya and Ayansh stepped out of the closet room dressed in matching black tracksuits. Ayansh clung to Maya’s finger, the two looking effortlessly elegant together.
Maya was on a call through her earbuds, her tone cool and commanding. "Find those people as soon as possible. I need every detail about them. They should know who Maya Arya is."
Riba’s voice responded from the other end, "Understood, madam. I'll gather the information quickly."
Maya didn’t reply, merely ending the call before taking Ayansh to the balcony for their morning meditation.
After completing their morning routine, Maya dressed herself and Ayansh. Standing before a full-length mirror, she adjusted her wristwatch, glancing at Ayansh.
He was mimicking her, carefully wearing his own small wristwatch, his expression serious and focused like an adult.
Maya couldn’t help but smile at how adorable he looked in his black half-shirt and shorts, his tiny face a perfect picture of innocence. With his milky skin, Ayansh resembled a flawless full moon, spreading light even in his dark outfit.
There was only one difference between Ayansh and the moon: the moon has a slight blemish, while Ayansh was flawless.
After securing his watch, Ayansh turned to Maya and softly announced,"Mommy, I’m ready."
Maya smiled warmly. "Alright, baby! I’m ready too. Let’s go."
Hand in hand, they exited the room and entered the dining area where Maya’s grandfather awaited them, smiling warmly.
Apart from them, the dining table was empty. Maya greeted him with a cheerful "Good morning, Grandpa."
"Good morning, my child," he responded with a smile.
Ayansh also softly greeted his great-grandfather, "Good morning."
They settled down, waiting for Mr. Rudra, Jara, and Natasha, who had yet to arrive, and began discussing the event.
Meanwhile,
Natasha stepped out of her room, ready for the day, only to hear her father calling out to her.
She paused and turned, asking, "Do you need something, Dad?"
Mr. Rudra silently observed Natasha for a long moment before finally breaking his silence with a deep breath. "Do whatever you want, but don’t provoke Maya, Natasha."
Natasha's heart skipped a beat, anxiety creeping in. Had her father discovered their plan? She hid her unease, but before she could gauge his reaction, Mr. Rudra had already left.
Confusion clouded Natasha’s mind, her father’s warning replaying in her thoughts.
After breakfast, Maya dropped Ayansh at kindergarten before heading to the Dream Hotel.
Elsewhere,
In a luxurious room,
Vidyut sat on a couch, engrossed in work on his laptop. His phone rang, breaking the silence.
He answered, hearing Sanjeev’s voice on the other end. "Boss, Mr. Kashyap wants to meet you at Fort Resort."
Vidyut barely looked up from his laptop, his tone indifferent. "Alright. Tell him I’ll meet him in the evening. I’m a bit busy right now."
"Okay, boss."
After ending the call, Vidyut stared at his laptop screen for a while longer before finally shutting it down and leaving the room.
Outside the Dream Hotel,
Several sleek black luxury cars pulled up smoothly. The door of a Rolls Royce opened, and Sumit stepped out, quickly moving to open the back door for Maya.
She stepped out elegantly, draping an overcoat over one arm, with her other hand casually tucked in her jeans pocket. Maya exuded sophistication.
Raising her head, Maya glanced at the towering Dream Hotel. True to its name, the architecture was nothing short of a dream, with its unique spring-shaped structure dominating the skyline.
At the pinnacle of the building, bold English letters spelled out "THE DREAM HOTEL."
The hotel’s extraordinary design spoke volumes, cementing its status as the largest hotel chain in the world.
Maya shifted her gaze away from the impressive structure and walked confidently into the hotel, Sumit trailing behind her, speaking in hushed tones.
As they entered the hotel lobby, a commotion drew Maya’s attention. A young woman was angrily shouting at the hotel staff.
"Is this your hotel's service? I asked for a glass of water, and you brought boiling water! Do you want to burn my mouth?" the woman yelled furiously.
Maya raised an eyebrow, glancing at Sumit.
"Who is she?"
Sumit quickly responded,"Madam, that’s Linda. She and her team have been staying here for a few days while filming. It’s good publicity for the hotel. We’ve also invested in their movie."
Maya’s eyes flicked back to Linda just as the irate woman threw the glass of hot water at the hotel staff’s face.
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Will Maya stand up for her hotel staff?
To know…
To be continued…
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The devil's Enigmatic bride
Mystery / ThrillerVidyut Singhania is a name that strikes fear across the globe. Known as a ruthless devil, his mere presence sends shivers down spines, including those of his own family. But after a catastrophic car accident leaves him in a coma, everything changes...
