Maheer, living with her maternal uncle and aunt never got the family's love and she grew up working like a maid at their house.
Until his eldest brother decided to become her legal guardian.
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"Mahira, let's make..."
Ouch, I am hu...
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Reaching the office he opened the door for me and gestured for me to enter. I followed him wordlessly.
"Take the chair"
I sat down, keeping my head low, i was too ashamed to meet my brother's eyes because of what happened earlier. I know i did nothing wrong. But the weight of their accusation is very high.
"The only daughter of the Rajput Family should never look down and hide her face.
My head snapped in his direction.
"Even when her own family has accused her of doing something wrong?" She asked
"Does accusation prove you guilty? He raised an eyebrow.
"You believe me?" I asked in hope
"I don't believe anyone. Not even my shadow"
My shoulder slumped in defeat.
"If you know that you are right then your confidence should never weaver when other people oppose you."
"It's easier said than done" I took a deep breath.
"Bhai, I am telling the truth. I am not seeing anyone. There is some Misunderstanding." I said, straight looking into his eyes with confidence this time.
"Okay" His face not giving away any emotion. And he starts doing something on his laptop.
"Do you agree now, that i am telling the truth?"
"No," He said without looking up.
I frowned, then what's the use of his advice, when it cannot help me? My brother is so confusing.
I come out of my thoughts hearing him speak, "It's not easy to carry the surname you have. It gives you power but it also puts you in danger. There are people out there who would do anything to make you fall. You need to have your eyes and ears open always.
He pauses, then continues
"Now that people are learning about your existence, they would love to see your crumble. But it will not only affect you but also our reputation. And i will never allow you to do that."
I nodded in understanding
"But this under confident behavior of yours would work cherry on top for them. You will be declared defeated without fighting. If something like today happens again and you put my reputation at stake i won't hesitate to send you to the boarding school."
Maybe i am just hard to love. And easy to leave.
"You cannot wish for both a strong character and an easy life. The price of each, is the other.
"Sent her to my office" He said on the intercom. Who is 'her'? After a few minutes there was a knock on the the door. Bhai asked her to enter.
"Yes sir" I turned my head towards the door hearing Meera's voice. She is very nervous i can sense it from her body language. I agree Meera, my brother is scary.
