𝐕𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐀- 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞

27.

"What? But why?" Sayantika's voice rang out, sharp with disbelief, as Vikram’s words sank in.

He sighed, anticipating her resistance. He had expected this—he knew Sayantika would object—but this was something he couldn’t avoid.

Abhiansh watched him in silence, his eyes expectant, waiting for him to continue. Veer and Dhruv exchanged a glance before turning their attention back to him.

"Sayantika," he began, his voice heavy with emotion, "Vihaan built this company with his blood and sweat. The least I can do is honor his legacy with this one small gesture. Please, don’t stop me." He folded his hands before her, a gesture that made her eyes widen in shock.

"Papa, what are you doing?" she stammered, shaking her head in disbelief. "Please, don’t... don’t do this."

"I want to transfer this entire property to Vedikaa’s name," he pleaded, his voice trembling with urgency. "Please, beta, let me do this."

Sayantika swallowed hard, the weight of his words settling heavily in her chest. She glanced at Urmila, who gave her a reassuring nod, then turned to Akshay, whose pleading expression mirrored her own turmoil.

"Fine, then. Do whatever you want," she said, her voice resigned. Vikram's face brightened at her words, a flicker of hope igniting within him. He turned to Abhiansh, who wore a knowing smirk,and nod his head slowly

"Tomorrow, we’ll hold a press conference to announce this. But since she’s still young, Aksay will handle the company for now," he declared, and Aksay nodded in agreement.

"Baccho, chalo, tum sab dinner kar lo," Urmila said, rising from her seat. Ruhaan’s face lit up at the mention of food.

"Finally, dinner! Chaliye aunty, mujhe bohot bhook lagi hai," he exclaimed, patting his stomach, which elicited laughter from everyone around the table.

As the others made their way to the dinner table, only Abhiansh and Esha remained behind, the air between them thick with unspoken tension. He approached her silently, his gaze fixed on her as he closed the distance.

“Let’s go, Esha. Everyone’s waiting,” his voice was calm, almost too composed.

Esha startled at the sound, her breath catching in her throat. She turned to face him, swallowing hard, her pulse quickening.

“Y-yeah, l-let’s go,” she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. Without another word, she hurried off, her steps faltering as she made her escape.

Abhiansh watched her retreating form with a satisfied smirk curling his lips, his eyes gleaming with something unreadable.

****
Sayantika paced the room, her steps restless, her mind racing. The door creaked open, and she turned sharply to see Abhiansh enter, cradling Vedikaa in his arms. Her eyes darkened with anger, and her gaze locked onto his.

Abhiansh swallowed nervously, feeling the weight of her stare, but kept his expression soft, almost pleading.

“Mumma, tonight I’m sleeping with Grape!” Vedikaa announced cheerfully, drawing Sayantika’s attention from Abhiansh to her daughter. Sayantika's stern face softened as she looked at Vedikaa, then back at Abhiansh, who stood there looking utterly innocent.

“Okay, beta,” she said, a smile tugging at her lips. Vedikaa beamed, her small face lighting up in delight. Abhiansh, relieved, kissed her forehead gently before setting her down.

“Good night, Mumma!” Vedikaa chirped, as Sayantika bent to her height, allowing her daughter to plant a sweet kiss on her cheek. Abhiansh watched the exchange, his heart swelling at the sight of his world, right in front of him.